Easy Crochet pocket dress pattern
If you’re looking for an effortless yet stylish dress to add to your wardrobe, look no further than this easy crochet pocket dress free pattern. Not only is it simple to create, but the addition of pockets adds a functional and fashionable touch to this piece.
Crochet pocket dress is one of my favorite projects to make. When the dress has pockets, it even makes it more fun to wear. I love pockets, and like adding pockets to my crochet projects.
It has always been a crochet pocket dress from my initial sketch. However, after trying the dress on for the right length before adding an increase, I felt in love with this being a fitted top.
One of the best things about this pocket dress pattern is that it’s customizable to your preferences. You can also adjust the length of the dress or the placement of the pockets to fit your specific needs.
Not only is this dress easy to make, but it’s also versatile in terms of styling. Pair it with sandals for a casual daytime look, or dress it up with heels and statement jewelry for a night out.
Some other projects that I have made that has pockets included in them includes the following.
Crochet pocket cardigans – the short and long cardigan versions. Crochet shawls – Hooded crochet shawl with pockets and easy breezy crochet pocket scarf, Crochet pocket skirt. Recently, I added pocket to my crochet mug cozy and it came out pretty cute.
This crochet pocket dress is available as a free pattern. You can grab the ad-free version on either Etsy or Ravelry
If you are not a dress kind of person, I have got you covered. You can make yours into a fitted top to into a flared top.
Did I mention that the three versions are all size inclusive? This means that the pocket dress, top and flared top are graded up to 64″ bust measurement.
For anyone who would prefer another version from the crochet pocket dress, you can make yours onto a flared top or a fitted top.
Now, the beautiful flared top looks amazing and the length can be customized into your desired length.
The pattern for the flared top can be gotten through Etsy or Ravelry.
The third option is that of the fitted top. This would pair well with jeans and a jacket. You can layer this up to fit any season.
I love that in a few days, you can make this easy crochet top for yourself.
Chic crochet fitted top pattern on Ravelry
Now, which of the three versions is your favorite? Would you prefer yours as a a crochet pocket dress, as a flared top or as a fitted top? If you can not make up your mind, you can actually make the three!!!
Finished Measurement for the pocket dress pattern
Size(s) and color codes – XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Neck circumference: 28 (30, 32, 32, 36, 36, 38, 38, 38)’’
Bust Measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”
Length of Dress: 39 (39, 41, 41, 43, 43, 43, 45, 45)”
Armhole Measurement: 15.5 (16, 16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5)”
The modeled garment in various forms (as a pocket dress, flared top and fitted top) is shown in Medium, with 2” of Positive Ease.
Materials needed for the chic pocket dress
Yarn – any Dk weight yarn can be used for this beautiful crochet pocket dress. The prototype was made using two different colors but in the weight.
Hobbii Kind Feather, DK, #3 lightweight (100% Acrylic, 257 yards/235 m per 3.75 oz/100g Skein
Dress sample made using 2 colors
Estimated yardage
1000 yards (1500 yards, 1600 yards, 1700 yards, 1800 yards, 1900 yards, 2000 yards, 2100 yards, 2200 yards)
Estimated Yardage
1000 yards (1500 yards, 1600 yards, 1700 yards, 1800 yards, 1900 yards, 2000 yards, 2100 yards, 2200 yards)
Hook and other Materials
US size G (4 mm) Crochet Hook
Chic pocket dress pattern notes
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- Any other #3 weight yarn can be substituted. Chains at the beginning of the rounds do not count as a stitch.
- Chains at the beginning of the rounds do not count as a stitch.
- The pattern is worked in rounds throughout (except when making the pockets) make sure to have the right side facing you throughout.
- Stitch count is written after each row/round with the smallest XS written first and the other in the ().
- Stitch count written in black is for all sizes but at some points, the stitch counts are color-coded for clarity, i.e XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Difficulty Level – Intermediate
Terms – US Terminology
Stitch you need for your own pocket dress pattern
Chain/chains – ch/chs
Single Crochet – sc
Half double crochet – hdc
Double crochet – dc
Special Stitch
Crossed double crochet lace (Xdcl)
Either as a crochet pocket dress or as a fitted top or even as a flared top, when you make your beautiful versions, do tag me.
Instructions for this easy Pocket dress pattern
Section 1 – Yoke
With MC, Chain 128 (146, 164, 164, 170, 170, 176, 176, 176) join with a sl st to the beginning chain
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch across, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 128 (146, 164, 164, 170, 170, 176, 176, 176) sc
Round 2: Ch 3, *xdcl, around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. 42 (48, 54, 54, 56, 56, 58, 58, 58) xdcl
Measure your panel, it should be a good fit around your shoulder.
Rounds 3 – 5 (7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11): Rep Round 2
Note – If the yoke is too loose around your shoulders – you can work the next round before proceeding to section 2
Optional – Join yarn with a sl st to the foundation chain, ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to the beginning ch. Fasten off.
Section 2 – Split for armpit opening
Round 1: Ch 3, *xdcl in next 15 (17, 19, 19, 20, 20, 22, 22, 22) sts, ch 24 (27, 30, 39, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81), skip next 6 (7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9) xdcl, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to 3rd chain from the beginning. 30 (34, 38, 38, 40, 40, 44, 44, 44) xdcl
Round 2: Ch 3, *xdcl in next 15 (17, 19, 19, 20, 20, 22, 22, 22) sts, xdcl in the chain sp across, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to 3rd chain from the beginning. 42 (48, 54, 54, 56, 56, 58, 58, 58) xdcl.
Try your piece on.
If too tight at the armpit –
- Increase the number of chains made in Round 1
- Or
- Increase the number of skipped stitches from round 1
- Or
- Do both options 1 and 2
If it’s too loose at the armpit –
- Decrease the number of chains made in Round 1
- Or
- Decrease the number of skipped stitches from round 1
- Or
- Do both options 1 and 2
Rounds 3 – 12: Ch 3, xdcl around, join with a sl st to 3rd chain from the beginning. 42 (48, 54, 54, 56, 56, 58, 58, 58) xdcl.
Drop down by one or 2 hook sizes for a fitted garment under the bust.
Rounds 13 – 25 (28, 28, 32, 32, 36, 38, 38, 38): Ch 3, xdcl around, join with a sl st to 3rd chain from the beginning. 42 (48, 54, 54, 56, 56, 58, 58, 58) xdcl.
If you desire a loose fit around your hips, switch hook size back to your initial hook when you get to the hips.
Increase or decrease the number of repeats until you have a desirable length.
Finishing for the Armpit opening
Join MC with a sl st to the base of the armpit, ch 1, sc evenly around the armpit opening, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.
Fasten off
Repeat on the other side.
Section 3 – Hips
Flare (Peplum) and Dress version
Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch sp, *xdcl in next 2 xdcl, 2 dc in next ch sp, rep from * to end, join. 56 (64, 72, 72, 74, 74, 77, 77,77) xdcl.
Rounds 2 – 10: xdcl around, join. 56 (64, 72, 72, 74, 74, 77, 77,77) xdcl.
Fasten off for Peplum Top Version
Section 4 – Split for pockets
Crocheting in rows.
Make sure to start the next row on the side in order to have your pockets properly positioned. You might need to fasten off and rejoin at the side.
Row 1: Ch 3, *xdcl in next 27 (31, 35, 35, 35, 36, 38, 38, 38) xdcl, dc in next st, turn. 27 (31, 35, 35, 35, 36, 38, 38, 38) xdcl, 2 dc
Fasten off MC, join CC
Rows 2 – 12: xdcl across, dc in last st, turn. 27 (31, 35, 35, 35, 36, 38, 38, 38) xdcl, 2 dc
Repeat row 1 to 12 on the other side.
Fasten off CC, join MC.
Section 5 – Skirt
Round 1: Ch 3, xdcl in next 27 (31, 35, 35, 35, 36, 38, 38, 38) xdcl, pick up the back panel, skip next st, dc in first st of the back panel, ch 2, dc in skipped at from the front panel (xdcl made),xdcl in remaining sts, join. 56 (64, 72, 72, 74, 74, 77, 77,77) xdcl.
Rounds 2 – 26: xdcl around, join.
Fasten off.
Section 6 – pocket
Pick up the skirt, crocheting around the opening of the pocket
Join CC with a sl st to the tip
Round 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in st/Ch 3 around, join
Rounds 2 – 20: Ch 1, hdc around, join.
Increase or decrease the number of repeats for the pocket.
Finishing
With both lips of the pockets, join with a sl st to close the pocket.
Fasten off
Repeat on the other side.
Block to measurement.
Thank you.
love the dress pattern, going to make it for my anniversary. thank you so much. you are very talented.
Aww, this makes me so happy! Can’t wait to see your beautiful version.