Crochet Dress - April's version

So the hype for Taylor Swift's viral crochet dress has slowly died but I was determined to finish it.

I really wanted to make my own version and something that could be easily made to any size.

This pattern is beginner friendly, minimal seaming, and only 3 panels!

First the yarn...I wanted a light weight cotton that wouldn't feel warm when you wear it. 

Comfy worsted is the perfect mix of that, plus it's very soft and works up quickly.

I used colours: Conch, Lilac Mist, Ivory, and Thicket.

Click HERE to get the yarn!

Notes before you begin:

• The top is meant to be over-sized, and the skirt portion is meant to be fitted
• You can adjust the fit once it is seamed together, as the mid portion is cinched and tied to your liking
• You will work up 3 panels: 2 panels for the top, and 1 panel for the bottom
• Top panels will be seamed halfway in the front, and halfway in the back, creating the v-neck
• Left and right sides will be seamed creating arm holes
• The skirt panel is then seamed to the bottom
• A drawstring or belt is added to create the over-sized top and fitted bottom

OTH Crochet Nook Pattern: Taylor's Crochet Dress (April's version)

Yarn: Comfy Worsted in Conch, Lilac Mist, Ivory, and Thicket

Hook: 5mm (I used Furls Streamline Wood Crochet Hook)

Scissors

Abbreviations:

Sts: Stitches

SC: Single Crochet

DC: Double Crochet

SP: Space

Ch: Chain

Sl St: Slip Stitch

Gauge: 12 sts wide x 5 rows tall in Granny Stitch = 4"

Measurements inches (what I made):

Width (laying dress flat after seaming) : 22"

Length (top of shoulder to bottom of skirt): 40"

To replicate the colours of Taylor's dress, work up in this order:

Lilac Mist
Lilac Mist
Thicket
Ivory
Thicket
Ivory
Thicket
Conch
Conch
Conch
Conch

Top Panel (make 2):

Chain with a multiple of 3 + 2

Ch 107

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch st across. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2 DC in same st as ch3, *sk 2 sts, 3dc in next stitch; repeat from * across row until final stitch, make 2dc in last stitch. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3 3dc in sp between dc clusters, repeat across the row to last stitch, make one dc in top of last st of row. Ch  3, turn.

Row 4 DC in same st as ch 3, 3dc in each space across row until final stitch, make 2dc in last st of row.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until 20 rows are complete.

Or continue pattern until desired rows are complete.

Skirt Panel:

(Tip: after the first 4 rows are complete, try it on around the widest part of your thighs/bottom to ensure it will fit.  If you need to add/remove from the width, you will start again)

Chain with a multiple of 3 + 2

Ch 107

Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch st across. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2 DC in same st as ch3, *sk 2 sts, 3dc in next stitch; repeat from * across row until final stitch, make 2dc in last stitch. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3 3dc in sp between dc clusters, repeat across the row to last stitch, make one dc in top of last st of row. Ch  3, turn.

Row 4 DC in same st as ch 3, 3dc in each space across row until final stitch, make 2dc in last st of row.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until 22 rows are complete.

Or continue pattern until desired rows are complete. (make the skirt longer or shorter)

Seaming:

Creating the v-neck:

Lay identical top panels vertically and side by side, seam center leaving an opening for the neck

See photo below.

Arm-holes:

Fold panels in half and seam sides with sl sts, leaving openings for arm holes.

See photos below.

Attach skirt panel:

Lay out skirt panel horizontally and seam with sl sts evenly around so they ends meet at the back.

Seam the back together with sl sts.

Weave in ends.

Make a chain that can be tied around your waist, weave it around the center of the dress so you have cinch the middle. This will create the oversized top and fitted bottom.

Personalize this using colours of your own choice!

Can't wait to see it!

If you need help with sizing or you have questions about the pattern, please email me.

Ask me questions anytime: othcrochetnook [at] gmail [dot] com

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