The summer crochet dress is a breathtakingly beautiful garment that effortlessly combines elegance and charm.
With its intricate crochet work and delicate design, this timeless piece captures the essence of femininity and grace.
From its exquisite detailing to its versatile styling options, the butterfly crochet top is a must-have addition to any fashion enthusiast’s wardrobe.
Materials
Lionbrand Ice Cream Big Scoop Yarn in
Teaberry (1 skein)
Crochet 3mm hook
Measuring tape + tapestry needle
Abbreviations
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
Inc = increase
Dec = decrease
Gauge
Gauge is very important for this pattern! Make sure that yours is exact to achieve the best results.
8dc = 5 rows = 2 inches
Sizing denoted by (XS, S, M, L)
Size Directions
Dress Body (make 1)
(note: this dress is worked as one large rectangular shape and then single-crocheted to form a tube at the end.) To change sizing, add/subtract 4dc accordingly to adjust width. To increase length, add/subtract 5rows accordingly to adjust length.
Round 1: Ch (131, 139, 147, 155). Turn, dc in 4th st from hook. Dc in each st across. (129, 137, 145, 153).
Round 2: Ch 2, turn, dc in next st and in each st across. (129, 137, 145, 153).
For sizes XS/S:
Rounds 3-8 (6 rounds): repeat round 2.
For sizes M/L:
one st and dc in the 2nd st from hook. *ch 1, skip over one st and dc in the 2nd st from hook. Repeat from * around. When you reach your first st of the round, ch 1 and sl st into the top of that first dc. (129, 137, 145, 153).
Round (10, 10, 14, 14): Ch 3, turn, skip over your ch1 space and dc in the next dc from hook. *ch 1, skip over the ch1 space and dc in the 2nd st from hook. Repeat from * around, ending with a ch 1 and sl st into the top of your first dc. (129, 137, 145, 153).
Rounds (11-15, 11-15, 15-19, 15-19) (5 rounds total): Repeat the previous round.
Round (16, 16, 20, 20): Ch 2, turn, dc in the next ch1 space. Dc in the next dc. Dc in each ch1 space and dc around. End with a sl st into your first dc. (129, 137, 145, 153).
Round (17, 17, 21, 21): Ch 2, turn, dc across until you reach the (64th, 68th, 72nd, 76th) st. Inc. Dc
Rounds 3-12 (10 rounds): repeat round 2.
Round (9, 9, 13, 13): Ch 3, turn, skip over across and end with an inc in the last st. (131, 139, 147, 155).
Round (18, 18, 22, 22): Ch 2, turn, dc across until you reach the (65th, 69th, 73rd, 77th) st. Inc. Dc across and end with an inc in the last st. (133, 141, 149, 157).
Continue this process of increasing in the middle and end of your rectangle until you reach a total of (143, 151, 159, 167) st. This should be reached at round (23, 23, 27, 27).
Rounds (24-49, 24-49, 28-53, 28-53) (25 rounds total): Ch 2, turn, dc in next st and in each st across. (143, 151, 159, 167).
*at this point, if you would like a longer dress, continue adding rounds to achieve your desired length. 5 rows = 2 inches added.
At this point, fold your large rectangle in half the long way without fastening off (your first st of the last round should be touching your last st of the last round (the one with your hook still attached)).
With your hook still attached to your last st, insert your hook into the first st of the last round, and sc both st together to join.
Position your rectangle so that your hook is facing the rest of the edges that are lined up together. You will now be working into the sides of all of your previous rounds. Insert your hook into the side of both dc stitches directly next to your hook. Sc through both stitches to join the edges together.
Continue to sc through both edges across, doing your best to approximate where the stitches should go. When you reach the last of the edges (when you are back to your very first row), fasten off and weave in ends.
Straps (make 2)
Round 1: On the foundation ch row, sl st into the 9th st away from your sc-connection line. (for the 2nd strap this will also be 9 st away but on the opposite side of the sc-connection line). Ch (42, 45, 48, 51). Count an additional (34, 36, 38, 40) st away from where you sl st into (this will be 43, 45, 47, 49 st away from the sc-connection line). Sl st into this st, and fasten off, weave in ends.
Enjoy!
