I think, like all of use these days, I spend so much time look at my laptop, camera of phone screen that its nice to just hold and stare at a paper page when I get the chance to relax
use a different size hook or yarn to obtain proper gauge (See below in Pattern Notes for directions on working up a gauge swatch) Abbreviations and Stitches Used: in US terminology Ch chain stitch Dc double crochet Dc2tog double crochet 2 stitches together Hdc half double crochet Hdc2tog half double crochet 2 stitches together MC Magic Circle Rnd(s) round(s) Sc single crochet Sl st Slip Stitch St stitch Tog together Yo yarn over Crochet 1 sc and 1 hdc together Insert hook, yo, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook Crochet 1 hdc and 1 sc together yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook

1920s) Marked: Stanley $20-25 Red Stanley Clamp USA (3) Marked: Stanley, Handyman $10-12 Antique Wood & Brass Stanley No 3 Level New Britain, CT (28) 1930-34 Marked on brass plate: Stanley, SW in heart, Made in USA, No 3 $30-40 Note: Stanley stopped using the SW in heart logo in 1934
Plus, this dress has two very large and functional pockets on each side, which I use all the time while hiking
It seems these measurements can vary quite a lot between brands