Azure Asymmetrical Crochet Lace Dress Pattern

Some crochet dresses are pretty. Some are memorable. The Azure Asymmetrical Crochet Lace Dress was designed to be the kind of piece that makes people stop and ask, “You crocheted that?”

This statement crochet dress combines a dramatic mandala skirt, open lacework, crochet squares and a fitted lace top to create a silhouette that feels completely different from the usual handmade summer dress. The asymmetrical skirt gives it movement and drama, while the lightweight #2 yarn keeps all that lace looking delicate and flowing.

And although the finished dress looks wonderfully complicated, the construction is broken into manageable sections, making this a surprisingly approachable project for an adventurous crocheter.

A Crochet Dress That Is Anything but Ordinary

My favourite part of this design has to be the skirt.

Instead of starting with a traditional straight or circular skirt, the Azure Asymmetrical Dress begins with a large crochet mandala. Crochet squares are then added and joined around it to transform the circular motif into the unusual sweeping shape you see in the finished dress.

That combination creates the beautiful high and low effect, with the lace falling differently around the body depending on where you are standing.

The result is part crochet lace dress, part wearable mandala and definitely a conversation starter.

If you love crochet garments but want to make something that feels a little more adventurous than another simple top or cardigan, this is one to add to your list.

The Azure Dress Is Two Designs Brought Together

One of the fun things about this crochet dress pattern is that the top and skirt are constructed separately.

You begin by making the asymmetrical crochet skirt and then make the lace top before joining everything together into the finished dress.

That means you get plenty of variety while working on the project. Just when you are ready for a change from the mandala, you move on to the squares. Then the construction changes again when you begin the top.

It is the sort of project that keeps things interesting from beginning to end.

How the Crochet Skirt Is Constructed

The skirt is made in three main sections.

Section 1: The Crochet Mandala

The skirt begins with the large circular mandala worked in rounds.

This becomes the focal point of the dress and creates that striking lace section sweeping across the front and side.

Section 2: The Crochet Squares

Next, you will make the crochet squares, also worked in rounds.

The repeating squares give the design structure while still allowing plenty of open lace and movement.

Section 3: Creating the Asymmetrical Shape

Finally, the crochet squares are joined to the mandala.

This is where everything starts to come together and that dramatic asymmetrical dress shape appears.

Rather than trying to crochet an unusual silhouette all in one piece, the construction does much of the work for you.

Then We Make the Crochet Lace Top

Once the skirt is complete, it is time to make the upper section of the dress.

The front and back begin with two crochet squares made separately.

One side of each square is then extended to create the body of the top. Buttonholes are worked along one side and buttons are attached to the opposite side, adding a lovely detail to the back of the dress.

The two sections are joined together, and the straps are worked in rows before being attached to the panels.

I especially love the combination of the square motifs at the front with the more solid crochet section at the back. It gives you plenty of lace while still creating a wearable garment.

Yarn for the Azure Asymmetrical Crochet Dress

The pattern is designed for a #2 weight yarn, which works beautifully for this style of crochet lace.

My prototype was made using Hobbii Cotton Kings Sultan Deluxe.

A lightweight yarn allows the mandala and lace stitches to open beautifully without making the finished dress feel too heavy.

You can substitute another #2 weight yarn if you prefer. Just remember that fibre content, drape and yarn thickness can change how the finished dress hangs, so checking your gauge is particularly important for this project.

The colour possibilities are endless too.

Use a gradient yarn like the prototype and allow the colour changes to become part of the design, choose one solid shade for an elegant lace dress, or combine several colours to make the different sections really stand out.

Materials

You will need:

• Any #2 weight yarn in your chosen colours
• 4 mm crochet hook or hook required to obtain gauge
• Darning needle
• Buttons for the top

The prototype was made using Hobbii Cotton Kings Sultan Deluxe.

Estimated Skirt Yardage

720 (780, 840, 920, 980, 1020, 1100, 1160, 1220) yards

Estimated Top Yardage

360 (420, 480, 540, 600, 660, 720, 780, 840) yards

Finished Measurements

The pattern includes multiple sizes, with the following finished measurements provided for XS through XL:

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL
Bust	30″	34″	38″	42″	46″
Hip	32″	36″	40″	44″	48″
Dress Length	50″	52″	54″	54″	54″

Gauge

Rounds 1 to 3 = 4 inches

Follow the instructions in the pattern and measure your work after Round 3.

Because this is a garment, I strongly recommend checking your gauge before continuing. Even a small difference can become much larger by the time the mandala has grown through several rounds.

If necessary, change your hook size to obtain the correct gauge.

Crochet Skill Level

Advanced Beginner

If you are comfortable working in rounds, following stitch counts and making basic crochet lace stitches, this pattern gives you a lovely opportunity to stretch your skills without jumping straight into an intimidating garment construction.

The finished dress looks intricate, but you are essentially building it one section at a time.

Crochet Stitches Used

The pattern uses US crochet terminology.

You will need to know:

• Magic Ring
• Chain
• Slip stitch
• Single crochet
• Double crochet
• 2 double crochet cluster
• Treble crochet

There are also a few special stitch combinations used throughout the lace.

Shell

(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the indicated stitch.

Double Crochet Cluster Set

(2 dc cl, ch 2, 2 dc cl) in the indicated stitch.

The instructions for completing the 2 double crochet cluster are written within the pattern, so you can refer back to them whenever needed.

A Few Things to Know Before You Begin

Read through the pattern before starting so you have a good idea of how the different sections come together.

Chains at the beginning of rows count as stitches, and stitch counts are provided after the rows to make it easier to check your work as you go.

Because the dress uses large motifs and lace sections, I also recommend stopping occasionally to lay your work flat. This makes it much easier to notice a missed stitch or increase before you have worked several more rounds.

Make It Your Own

This may be one of my favourite things about the Azure collection: the same crochet lace idea can look completely different depending on your yarn and colour choices.

Imagine this dress in ivory for a summer occasion.

Deep black for an evening look.

Bright tropical shades for a holiday dress.

Or a long gradient yarn that slowly moves from one colour into another across that oversized mandala.

You could even make the top and skirt in contrasting shades to emphasise the two different sections.

The construction may be the same, but your finished dress certainly does not have to look like mine.

A Statement Crochet Dress You Will Be Proud to Wear

There is something incredibly satisfying about wearing a crochet garment that does not immediately look like something you could pick up in a shop.

The Azure Asymmetrical Crochet Lace Dress celebrates exactly that.

It has the crochet texture we love, the drama of an oversized mandala, the movement of an asymmetrical skirt and all those little lace details that make you want to look at it twice.

If you have made crochet tops and you are ready to try a more ambitious garment, this could be your next project.

Take it section by section, watch that beautiful mandala grow, join your squares, make the top and suddenly all those individual pieces become one very special crochet dress.

Azure Asymmetrical Crochet Lace Dress Pattern

A statement crochet project for anyone who believes handmade clothes should be just as exciting to wear as they are to make.