Crumpets is done! It is so adorable. I didn't use beads, but I think would if I made it again (and I would make it again). I also didn't crochet along the bottom of the dress. It just looked messy. A knit picot border would be nice and ribbon straps would probably be stronger and less strechy. Just for reference, this pattern has no schematic, which drives me nuts, especially when I don't have the child around to measure. For the elastic bodice it says to measure the child's chest. If you ever come across this problem I recommend this site.

I've given up on ideas for the banana yarn. I was considering a kicky little skirt for over a bathing suit, but I don't have enough yarn and well, I just don't like it. It's going back into the stash for now.