Summer crochet dress pattern
Meet Jasmine, the perfect crochet dress pattern that can be styled in multiple ways. If you’ve been following me for a while, you would know that I have a thing for styling my designs in multiple ways.
I mean, I get bored with a monopoly use of my crochet garments/accessories. This dress isn’t an exception as you can style it in at least 5 different ways.
Surprisingly, when I made the sketch for this crochet dress pattern, I didn’t have the intention of making it a convertible design. All I wanted was a cute summer dress with sleeves.
But all the sleeves I added was not speaking to me. I changed the styles multiple times and wasn’t satisfied. So, I concluded to leave out the sleeves completely. I still didn’t love the final look as it seemed to be missing something.
Summer crochet dress free pattern
I showed my friend and she also confirmed adding sleeves would be fabulous. If you remember, all the sleeves’ options I’ve tried didn’t work out.
My only way out was to think of a way to make the dress into a convertible one. This solved all my troubles, and I couldn’t be happier. You can completely leave out the detachable sleeves or style this in different ways as shown below.
Since we are talking about crochet designs that can be styled in multiple ways, you might also want to check out a few of my convertible (designs that can be styled in multiple ways).
- 12 in 1 Crochet reversible and convertible dress pattern
- Crochet shawl styled as a Vest
- 6 in 1 crochet skirt pattern
- Crochet reversible cardigan
Scroll down for the free crochet dress pattern. You can also get the PDF download through ETSY or on RAVELRY.
If you have been looking for an easy tutorial to help you make your own crochet dress, then you are in the right place! The crochet dress pattern is graded, tested, and edited for all nine sizes!
Materials required to make this easy crochet dress pattern
Yarn – A worsted weight (#4) was used for this easy crochet dress pattern and I would advise you to do the same. If you want to use any other weight, make sure to check the gauge! The Ruffles/sleeve was made using DK (#3) as I didn’t want a bulky weight hanging on my crochet dress.
Main Color (MC) = Lion Brand Jeans, Worsted weight, #4 (100% Acrylic, 246 yd/225 m per 3.5 oz/100g Ball)
Contrasting color (CC) – Hand-dyed Yarn, DK weight, #3 (51% Cotton, 49% Rayon, 232 yards/212 m per 3.5 oz/100g Ball)
Estimated Yardage for CC = 200 – 300 yards
Estimated Yardage for MC
4 Balls / 14 oz / 400 g / 900 m/ 984 yards
5 skeins / 17.5 oz / 500 g / 1100 m / 1200 yards
6 skeins / 21 oz / 600 g / 1200 m / 1300 yards
6 skeins / 21 oz / 600 g / 1300 m / 1420 yards
7 skeins / 24.5 oz / 700 g / 1400 m / 1530 yards
7 skeins / 24.5 oz / 700 g / 1500 m / 1600 yards
8 skeins / 28 oz / 800 g / 1600 m / 1750 yards
8 skeins / 28 oz / 800 g / 1700 m / 1860 yards
8 skeins / 28 oz / 800 g / 1800 m / 1968 yards
Hook and other materials
– 4.5 mm Crochet Hook
– Button (2 pcs), 10 mm each
– Optional = Snap Buttons, 6 – 8 pcs.
Gauge
Using MC (#4) weight of yarn
16 sts and 13 Rows = 10 cm/4” before Blocking. Made in hdc
Adjust hook size, if necessary to obtain gauge.
Pattern Notes
- Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
- A similar weight of yarn can be substituted, please check the gauge.
- Chains at the beginning of each row/round do not count as a stitch unless stated.
Construction Notes
- This dress is worked in 3 sections.
Section 1 (Bodice) = front and back panels worked in rows and joined together.
Section 2 (Skirt) = Worked in rounds and in continuation of the bodice.
Section 3 (Sleeves) = the detachable sleeve/flare worked in rows.
- Both panels (front and back) are made separately, and the side and shoulder seams are then joined together.
- The skirt is worked in rounds after completing the upper part of the dress.
- The detachable part(sleeve/flare) is worked in rows and can be styled on the dress differently.
Adjustments/fittings for the summer crochet dress pattern
1. Length of the dress: increase or decrease the repeat for the skirt.
2. Bust/fitting: each panel is half your bust measurement, after Row 3, you should check to make sure you have the desired measurement.
Difficulty level – Intermediate
Terms – US Terminology
Stitch Abbreviations
Chain(s) – ch(s)
Single Crochet – sc
Reverse Single Crochet – Rsc
Double crochet – dc
Herringbone hdc stitch – hhdc
Repeat – rep
Cluster – cl
Special stitch
Cluster Stitch = (cl, ch 1, cl) = 3 dc tog, ch 1, 3 dc tog in the indicated st.
Please note that this is not a reduction stitch as it is crocheted into the same st.
Finished Measurement
Size(s) and color code – XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Bust Measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”
Length of dress: 24 (24, 24, 26, 26, 26, 28, 28, 28)”
Armhole Measurement: 7.5 (8, 8, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 9, 9.5, 10)”
Hip: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68)”
The modeled garment is shown in a medium bust of 38” with 2” positive ease.
Picking a size = Pick a size base on your Bust measurement. It is possible the Hip measurements provided above do not fit you, there’s instruction as to how to adjust the lower part of this dress to fit you perfectly.
Instruction for this summer dress pattern
Section 1: Front Panel
Chain 63 (71, 79, 87, 95, 103, 111, 119, 127)
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 61 (69, 77, 85, 91, 101, 109, 117, 125) hdc
Rows 2 – 8 (8, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16, 16): Ch 1 (do not count as a st, here and throughout), hdc in each st across, turn. 61 (69, 77, 85, 91, 101, 109, 117, 125) hdc
Shape Armpit
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st until last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. 59 (67, 75, 83, 89, 99, 107, 115, 123) hdc
Rows 2 – 8 (10, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12): Rep Row 1. 45 (49, 53, 61, 65, 77, 85, 93, 101) hdc
Front Lace
• (), {}, [] and * to ** are used in the front panels to indicate stitches to be repeated.
• Use this chart for the front panel. Please note that the stitches on the sides vary with size.
Row 1: Ch 2, dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, rep from * to end, turn. 23 (25, 27, 31, 33, 39, 43, 47, 51) dc, 22 (24, 26, 30, 32, 38, 42, 46, 50) ch sps
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st, rep from * to end, turn. 23 (25, 27, 31, 33, 39, 43, 47, 51) dc, 22 (24, 26, 30, 32, 38, 42, 46, 50) ch sps
Row 3: Ch 2, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st**, rep from * to ** 6 (7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20) more times, ch 1, (cl, ch 1, cl), rep from * to ** 5 more times, ch 1, (cl, ch 1, cl) in next st, ch 1, rep from * to ** till end turn. 21 (23, 25, 29, 31, 37, 41, 45, 49) dc, 22 (24, 26, 30, 32, 38, 42, 46, 50) ch sps, 4 dc clusters.
Row 4: Ch 2, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st**, rep from *to ** 6 (7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20) more times, ch 1, (cl, ch 1, cl, ch 1, cl, ch 1) in ch 1 sp from the cluster made a row below), rep from * to ** 5 times, ch 1, rep () one time, ch 1, rep from * to ** till end turn. 21 (23, 25, 29, 31, 37,
41, 45, 49) dc, 22 (24, 26, 30, 32, 38, 42, 46, 50) ch sps
6 dc clusters
Row 5: Ch 2, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st **, rep from * 6 (7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20) more times, ch 1, {(cl, ch 1, cl), in first ch 1 sp from the cluster made a row below), ch 1, rep () in second ch 1 sp from the cluster made a row below)}, rep from * to ** 5 times, ch 1, rep {} one time, ch 1, rep from * to ** till end turn. 21 (23, 25, 29, 31, 37, 41, 45, 49) dc, 22 (24, 26, 30, 32, 38, 42, 46, 50) ch sps, 8 dc clusters
Row 6: Ch 2, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st**, rep from * to ** 5 (6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, 19) more times, ch 1, {(cl, ch 1, cl), in first ch 1 sp from the cluster made a row below), ch 1, dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, rep () in third ch 1 sp from the cluster made a row below)}, skip next ch 1 sp and dc, rep from * to ** 3 times, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp and dc, rep {} one time, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp and dc, rep from * to ** till end turn. 19 (21, 23, 27, 29, 35, 39, 43, 47) dc, 22 (24, 26, 30, 32, 38, 42, 46, 50) ch sps, 8 dc clusters
Row 7: Ch 2, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st**, rep from * 4 (5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18) more times, ch 1, {(cl, ch 1, cl, ch 1, cl, ch 1), in first ch 1 sp from the cluster made a row below), dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, rep () in next ch 1 sp from the cluster made a row below)}, rep from * to ** 1 time, ch 1, rep {} 1 time, ch 1, rep from * to ** till the end turn. 17 (19, 21, 25, 27, 33, 37, 41, 45) dc, 22 (24, 26, 30, 32, 38, 42, 46, 50) ch sps, 12 dc clusters
Row 8: Ch 2, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st**, rep from * 3 (4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17) more times, ch 1, {(cl, ch 1, cl, ch 1), in first ch 1 sp from the cluster made a row below), dc in next ch 1 sp from the 2nd ch 1 sp of the cluster from the row below, [ch 1, dc in next ch sp], rep [] 3 more times, rep () in next ch 1 sp from the cluster made a row below), skip next (ch 1, dc and ch sp)}, rep {} 1 time, rep from * to ** till end turn. 18 (22, 24, 26, 28, 34, 38, 42, 46) dc, 19 (23, 25, 27, 29, 35, 39, 43, 47) ch sps, 8 dc clusters
XS/S = Skip to Neckline
For all other sizes
Rows 9 – 10: Ch 2, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st, rep from * 3 (4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17) more times, ch 1, {(cl,
ch 1, cl, ch 1), in first ch 1 sp from the cluster made a row below), [skip next ch sp, dc in next st, ch 1], rep [] 4 more times, rep () in next ch 1 sp from the cluster made a row below)}, rep {} 1 time, rep from * to ** till end turn. 18 (22, 24, 26, 28, 34, 38, 42, 46) dc, 19 (23, 25, 27, 29, 35, 39, 43, 47) ch sps, 8 dc clusters
For all sizes – Neckline
Row 1: Ch 2, dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st**, rep from * to ** until the next cluster, (ch 1, dc in the ch 1 sp of cluster from the row below, ch 1, dc in next ch 1 sp), {ch 1, dc in next st, skip next ch sp}, rep {} until the next cluster, rep () two more times, rep {} one more time, rep () one more time, rep {} until the end. 23 (27, 32, 31, 33, 39, 43, 47, 51) dc, 22 (26, 26, 30, 32, 38, 42, 46, 50) ch sps
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 45 (53, 62, 61, 65, 77, 85, 93, 101) dc
Right Side
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in next 12 (12, 12, 16, 16, 18, 22, 26, 30) sts, hdc2tog, turn. 13 (13, 13, 17, 17, 19, 23, 25, 31) hdc
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across, turn. 12 (12, 12, 16, 16, 18, 22, 24, 30) hdc
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each st till last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. 11 (11, 11, 15, 15, 17, 21, 23, 29) hdc
Rows 4 – 5: Rep Row 2 – 3
Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. 9 (9, 9, 13, 13, 15, 19, 21, 27) hdc
Rows 7 – 11: Rep Row 6
Reduce/increase the number of repeats for a smaller armpit opening.
Note that you need to end on an odd number of rows to complete the neckline strap.
Fasten off.
Left Side
1. Join yarn with a sl st the edge of the other side.
2. Repeat as with the right side.
3. Do not fasten off on the left side.
Edging/Finishing –
• Across the Neckline
Ch 1, turn, crocheting down the
neckline towards the right side, sc in each st across.
• Across the Arm-pit to the Bust Right side
Join yarn with a sl st to the tip of the shoulder
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across the arm-pit towards the bust. Aim for 2 sc in each dc sp.
Row 2: Ch 1, Rsc across.
Fasten off.
Left side – Repeat as with the right side. Part 2 of Section 1: Back panel Chain 63 (71, 79, 87, 95, 103, 111, 119, 127)
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 61 (69, 77, 85, 91, 101, 109, 117, 125) hdc
Rows 2 – 8 (8, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 16, 16): Ch 1 (do not count as a st, here and throughout), hdc in each st across, turn. 61 (69, 77, 85, 91, 101, 109, 117, 125) hdc
Shape Armpit
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st until the last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. 59 (67, 75, 83, 89, 99, 107, 115, 123) hdc
Rows 2 – 8 (10, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12): Rep Row 1. 45 (49, 53, 61, 65, 77, 85, 93, 101) hdc
Back Lace
Place stitch markers on 21 (23, 25, 29, 31, 37, 41, 45, 49) and 24 (27, 28, 32, 34, 40, 44, 48, 52) st
Right side – Crocheting towards the first stitch marker
Row 1: Ch 2, dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, rep from * until the 1st stitch marker, turn. 11 (12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25) dc, 10 (11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24) ch sps
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st, rep from * to end, turn. 11 (12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 21, 23, 25) dc, 10 (11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24) ch sps
Rows 3 – 7: Rep Row 2
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in first st and in next ch 1 sp, *dc in next st, ch 1, skip next ch sp, rep from * to end, turn. 10 (11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 22, 24) dc, 9 (10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21, 23) ch sps, 2 sc
Row 9: Ch 2, dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st, rep from * until the last ch 1 sp, leave the remaining sts unworked, turn. 9 (10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22) dc, 8 (9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 20, 22) ch sps.
Rows 10 – 13 (15, 15, 15, 17, 21, 21, 23, 21): Rep Row 8 and 9
5 (5, 5, 7, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14) dc, 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13) ch sps.
Rows 14 (16, 16, 16, 18, 22, 22, 24, 22) – 15 (19, 19, 19, 23, 23, 25, 27, 29):
Ch 2, dc in first st, *ch 1, skip next ch sp, dc in next st, rep from * to end, turn.
5 (5, 5, 7, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14) dc, 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13) ch sps.
Last Row: Ch 2, dc in each st across. Fasten off.
* Join yarn with a sl st to the edge, crocheting towards the 2nd stitch marker.
* Repeat as with the right side.
* Do not fasten off.
Edging
– Neckline
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across till the end of the decrease, ch 4 (buttonhole made), skip next 3 sts, sc in each st down to the beginning of the lace, continue over to the right side of the back panel, aim for 2 sc in each dc, turn at the top of the right panel.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across to the left shoulder strap.
Sew the Button on the corresponding side on the right panel.
– Armpit
Right side
Join yarn with a sl st to the tip of the shoulder
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across the arm-pit towards the bust. Aim for 2 sc in each dc sp.
Row 2: Ch 1, Rsc across.
Fasten off.
Left side – Repeat as with the right side. Fasten off.
Shoulder seam
– With the Right side facing each other.
– Join/sew the shoulder seam
using either mattress stitch (darning needle) or sl st (crochet hook) on either side.
Section 2: Waist
– Working across the foundation chains from the front to the back panels.
– Crocheting on the right side from here.
– Join yarn with a sl st to the beginning of Row 1 of the front panel
Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in next 61 (69, 77, 85, 91, 101, 109, 117, 125) sts, pick up the back panel, hdc in each st across, join with a sl st to beginning st. 122 (138, 154, 170, 182, 202, 218, 234, 250) hdc
If you are happy with the length of your bodice, skip Rounds 2 – 6 below and skip to Round 7.
Rounds 2 – 6: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to beginning ch. 122 (138, 154, 170, 182, 202, 218, 234, 250) hdc
If the length of the bodice is still not at your waist, add a few more rounds before proceeding to Round 7
Round 7: Ch 2, FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to beginning st. 61 (69, 77, 85, 91, 101, 109, 117, 125) FPhdc/BPhdc
Rounds 8 – 10: Rep Round 7
Note – Increase or Decrease the number of repeats until you have your top at your waist.
Part 2 of Section 2: Skirt/hips
Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, join with a sl st to beginning st. 122 (138, 154, 170, 182, 202, 218, 234, 250) hdc
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hhdc in next 6 sts, hhdc in next 49 (57, 65, 73, 79, 89, 97, 105, 113) st, 2 hhdc in next 12 sts, hhdc in next 49 (57, 65, 73, 79, 89, 97, 105, 113) sts, 2 hhdc in last 6 sts, join with a sl st to beginning st. 146 (162, 178, 194, 206, 226, 242, 258, 274) hhdc
Round 3: Ch 1, hhdc in each st across, join with a sl st to beginning st. 146 (162, 178, 194, 206, 226, 242, 258, 274) hhdc
Note
* Measure the diameter of your work.
* For a more fitted skirt/hip = stop increasing and continue with the pattern.
* For a flare and free skirt/hips, rep Round 2.
Rounds 4 – 6: Rep Row 3
Note
– Place a stitch marker at the end of the Row and move with every row, skip joining at the end of each round.
Rounds 7 – 44 (44, 50, 50, 50, 54, 54, 54, 54): Hdc in each st across. 146 (162, 178, 194, 206, 226, 242, 258, 274) hdc
Reduce or increase the number of repeats for a more comfortable fit.
Skirt Lace
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1 sp), *skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1, rep from * to end, join with a sl st to 3rd ch from the beginning. 73 (81, 89, 97, 103, 113, 121, 129, 137) dc/ch – sp
Round 2: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join. 146 (162, 178, 194, 206, 226, 242, 258, 274) dc
Rounds 3 – 6: Rep Round 1 – 2
Round 7: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join. 146 (162, 178, 194, 206, 226, 242, 28, 274) dc
Round 8: Ch 1, Rsc around.
Section 3: Detachable Sleeves (Ruffles)
Notes
1. Number of chains must be a good fit around across your shoulders.
2. The ruffle is workers in rows.
4. Chains at the beginning of the rows do not count as a st, unless stated.
Chain 111 (119, 131, 135, 143, 147, 155, 159, 167)
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across, turn – 109 (117, 129, 133, 141, 145, 153, 157, 165) dc
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn – 109 (117, 129, 133, 141, 145, 153, 157, 165) dc
Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch-1 sp) *skip next st, dc in next, ch 1, repeat from * to last st, dc in last st, turn – 55 dc/54 ch-1 sps (59 dc/58 ch-1 sps, 65 dc/64 ch-1 sps, 67 dc/66 ch-1 sps, 71 dc/70 ch-1 sps, 73 dc/72 ch-1 sps, 77 dc/76 ch-1 sps, 79 dc/78 ch-1 sps, 83 dc/82 ch sps)
Row 4: Ch 2, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, ch 6, skip next (st, ch-1 sp and next st); repeat from * to last ch-1 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) turn
Row 5: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts, dc in ch 2 sp, ch 2, dc in same ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts *ch 5, skip ch 6-sp, repeat from * to end, dc in next 2 sts, dc in ch 2 sp, ch 2, dc in same ch 2 sp, dc in next 2 st, turn
Row 6: Ch 2, *dc in next 3 sts, dc in ch 2 sp, ch 2, dc in same ch 2 sp, dc in next 3 sts, ch 4, skip ch-5 sp, repeat * to end, omitting final ch 5 sp, turn
Row 7: Ch 2, *dc in next 4 sts, dc in ch 2 sp, ch 2, dc in same ch 2 sp, dc in next 4 sts, ch 3, skip ch-4 sp, repeat * to end, omitting final ch 4 sp, turn
Row 8: Ch 2, *dc in next 5 sts, dc in ch 2 sp, ch 2, dc in same ch 2 sp, dc in next 5 sts, ch 2, skip ch 3 sp, repeat * to end, omitting final ch 3 sp, turn
Row 9: Ch 2, *dc in next 6 sts, dc in ch 2 sp, ch 2, dc in same ch 2 sp, dc in next 6 sts, ch 1, skip ch 2 sp, repeat * to end, omitting final ch 2 sp.
Do not fasten off.
Button/ buttonhole
Turn, crocheting towards Row 1 and along the side/edges, and continue below.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each edge across to row 1, turn.
Row 2: Ch 4, (or any number depending on the size of your button), skip next 3 sts, sl st into 4th st.
Finishing
• Sew Button on the opposite side of the flare.
• You could sew the second button about 4” away from the first button for a more fitted look when using the flare as a peplum on your waist.
Optional
• Sew the snap buttons at intervals of 3” on both the neckline of the dress and the ruffles.
I didn’t add the snaps as I prefer styling this
dress in multiple ways.
Fasten off, sew in all ends.
Block to measurement.
How I style the summer crochet dress
1. Without the sleeves/flares – with a long sleeve shirt worn under or without.
2. With the sleeves on the neckline like a low cowl.
3. With the sleeves pulled done the neckline and above my bust.
4. With the flare on my waist (if you add a second button, this would keep it fitted)
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