Crochet Cameron Beach Cover-Up Dress
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Materials and Preparation
Yarn: Fingering weight, 8-ply fine cotton yarn (approximately 600 grams for a floor-length dress).
Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Granny Squares: Create 2 granny squares. For a mini dress, aim for 27-28 inches per side, and for a floor-length dress, aim for 38 inches.
Basic Granny Square Pattern (Classic Design)
Row 1:
Make a magic ring.
Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), then make 2 more double crochets into the ring.
Chain 2.
Make 3 double crochets into the ring.
Repeat the chain 2 and 3 double crochet sequence three more times.
Close the ring tightly.
Chain 2, and slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 3 to finish the row.
Row 2:
Slip stitch to the corner chain-2 space.
Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), then 2 double crochets into the corner.
Chain 2, then 3 double crochets into the same corner space.
Chain 1.
In the next corner space, make 3 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets.
Repeat the chain 1 and corner sequence around.
Chain 1, and slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 3 to finish the row.
For Row 3 and onward:
Slip stitch to the corner.
Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), then 2 double crochets into the corner, chain 2, and 3 double crochets into the same corner.
Chain 1, then 3 double crochets into the next chain-1 space from the previous row.
Chain 1, and work the corner again (3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets).
Repeat around, ending with a chain 1 and a slip stitch to the beginning chain 3.
Continue this pattern until the squares reach the desired size.
Joining the Squares
With right sides facing out, align the two squares. The top corners will be where the straps attach.
Back Opening: For a medium to large size, leave approximately 15 inches unsewn on each side from the top down.
Front Neckline: Leave about 7 inches unsewn from the top corners down to create the V-neck.
Join-as-you-go method:
Chain 1 instead of 2 in the corner.
Slip stitch into the corresponding chain space on the completed square.
Complete the corner on the square you're working on.
Chain 1, and slip stitch into the next chain space on the completed square.
Continue this pattern along the edges you want to join.
Creating the Straps
Attach yarn at the top corner of the front of the dress.
Double Crochet Cluster Pattern:
Slip stitch into the corner chain-2 space, chain 2.
Make a double crochet cluster into that chain-2 space.
Chain 3, and make another double crochet cluster into the first chain.
Repeat this pattern to create the strap.
For straight straps, make them 15 inches long, or 24 inches for halter tie-back.
Attach the strap to the back of the dress, ensuring it aligns with your desired fit.
Finish the strap by chaining and slip stitching back along the strap.
Repeat for the second strap on the other side.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends.
Optional: Add a simple row of single crochet to the bottom of the dress for a finished border.