The Aires Dress is a fabulous striped crochet maxi dress with flowy skirt and adjustable straps. Mix and match colors to create the perfect look for you!
Materials
- Hobbii Yarn Rainbow 100% Cotton 8/8 in Colors 45, 54, 57, 84 (10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30) skeins each Crochet 4 mm hook tapestry needle optional measuring tape
Abbreviations
- Ch = chain Hdc = half-double crochet
- Sl st = slip stitch
- Inc = increase
- Dec = decrease
- Sc = single crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- F/o = fasten off
Gauge
- 8 dc ~ 3 rows ~ 2in
Sizing/directions denoted by (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL)
Top Cups (make 2)
Green = Yarn A
= Yarn B
= Yarn C
= Yarn D
Each round follows the color-changing pattern: yarn A, yarn B, yarn C, yarn D. This is not mentioned in the rounds but you should make sure you are switching colors in this order throughout the pattern!
Round 1: Ch 9, turn. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in next 3 ch from hook. Dc in next 3 ch from hook. (8)
Round 2: Switch to next color. Ch 1 (does not count as st), turn, dc in each st across. Once you reach the end, make 5 dc into the SIDE of the st directly beneath your hook (the very first st of Round 1).
Then, dc in each st across (across the underside of Round 1). (21)
Round 3: Switch to next color. Ch 1 (does not count as st), turn, dc in each st around – when you arrive at the previous round’s dc-5 group, make 5 dc into the middle st of that dc-5 group. Then, continue to dc in each st across. (25)
Rounds 4-(6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11): Repeat round 3 (37, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57)
Round (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12): Switch to next color. Ch 1 (does not count as st), turn, dc in each st around until you arrive at the previous round’s dc- 5 group.
In the 2nd st of this dc-5 group, make [dc, hdc]. Then, ch (80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105) + 1 ch. Turn,dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. When you reach the end of the ch, make one more dc into the SIDE of the hdc-st. (the one you made right before the ch). Then, working again on the cup, skip over one st and make [hdc, dc] into the 2nd st from your hook. Then, continue to dc in each st across.
F/o and weave in ends. Before f/o the 2nd top cup, ch 2, and then sl st into the opposite corner of the other cup to join the two cups together. Then, f/o and weave in ends.
Dress Top Body
Round 1: With the same color yarn as your last round of the top cups, sl st into the outer corner of one of the top cups. Ch (54, 64, 74, 82, 94, 104). Sl st into the opposite cup’s outer corner (be careful not to twist your chain). Ch 1 (does not count as st), turn to face the edges of all of the rounds of the top cups. Dc across both cups (make 2 dc for every round you crochet into). When you arrive at the ch-2, make one dc in each ch, then continue to dc across the other cup. When you finish dc across both cups, dc in each ch around, ending with a sl st into your first dc-st to close the round. (108, 126, 144, 162, 180, 198)
Round 2: Switch to next color, ch 1 (does not count as st), dc in each st around, ending with a sl st into your first dc-st to close the round. (108, 126, 144, 162, 180, 198).
Rounds 3-19: Repeat round 2. (108, 126, 144,162, 180, 198)
**this should stop directly above your hip when wearing. if you need more rounds to reach your hip, continue to repeat round 2 until you have the correct length. F/o and weave in ends.
Skirt Panels
Round 1: With next color, sl st onto the last round of the dress top body. **Ch 1 (does not count as st), dc in the next 14 st. F/o and weave in ends. Then, count 5 st away from this row of 14, and sl st into this 5th st. Repeat from ** around, making rows of 14 dc each separated by 4 st, until you’ve gone around the entire dress top body. You should have (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) rows of 14 dc by the end.
Round 2: With next color, **sl st into the corner of one of last round’s rows of 14 dc. Ch 1 (does not count as st), dc across each st, then f/o. Repeat from ** around, dc across each of the rows of 14 dc, and f/o each when finished.
Rounds 3-50: Repeat round 2. NOTE: for a longer dress, continue to repeat round 2 until you have your desired length. When finished, f/o and weave in ends.
Solid Panels
(all solid panels are worked in one color. Continue to alternate between the four yarn colors as you make each solid panel)
Round 1: Sl st into the side of Round 1 of one of the skirt panels. Dc across the four st that separate the two skirt panels. Stop when you arrive at the other skirt panel – sl st into the side of the other skirt panel to close the round (4)
Round 2: ch 1, sl st into the above round on the edge of the skirt panel you’re currently attached to. Turn your work to face the previous round’s 4 dc. Dc-inc in the first st, then dc in each st across, ending with one more dc-inc. Sl st into the side of the skirt panel to close the round (6)
Rounds 3-50: Repeat Round 2. (104) Weave in all ends when finished. Continue to make all of your solid panels until all of your skirt is full.
Waist Tie
Ch (130, 180, 230, 280, 330, 380). F/o. Weave this chain in and out of Round 1 of the Dress Top Body, starting at the center of the front of the dress, and working towards the back. When you arrive at the center of the back of the dress, tie with a bow to secure.
Enjoy your finished dress!