How to Crochet a Beautiful Dress: Step-by-Step Instructions

You’ll Need:

500g of green 100% mercerized cotton yarn (169m/50g);

50g of mélange green yarn (96% cotton, 4% methanite; 270m/50g);

Crochet hook 2;

Zipper 18 cm long.

Size:

S.

Used Patterns

Main Pattern:

Due to the scheme 1. The quantity of stitches should be multiple 16 + 1 chain stitch increase.

Relief Fringe:

Due to the scheme 2.

Instructions

Start with the corsage part. For one half, make 32 chain stitches and work with double crochets for 7.5 cm. Then, work with turning rows for 10 rows according to scheme 3 (only 3 rows are stated on the scheme; make the rest rows in the same way). Make the second half in symmetry. Then connect both halves and work with the main pattern for 10 cm.

Back

Make pattern design in full dimensions. Work with the main pattern, matching with the pattern design. Make side seams and sew the zipper from the left side.

Skirt

Work from the lower edge of the upper part with the main pattern in circular rows, making increases along the hips line by means of increasing groups of crochets until you get the needed size. At 54 cm height from the waist, finish your work.

Assembly

Fasten the upper edge of the back and the lower edge of the skirt with lurex yarn in the following way:

1^st Row: single crochets;

2^nd Row: * double crochet, 1 chain stitch, skip 1 stitch of the previous row*; repeat from * to *;

3^rd Row: double crochets.

Fasten the upper edge of the corsage with a relief fringe.

For straps, make 5 chain stitches + 3 chain stitches increase and work with double crochets to the needed length. Fasten the outer side of the strap in the following way:

1^st Row: single crochets;

2^nd Row: * 4 single crochets, picot*; repeat from * to *.

Make 2 straps and sew them to the dress.

Make a flower according to scheme 4 and sew it between both halves of the corsage. For the belt, make a chain of the needed length with lurex yarn and fasten it with 1 row of single crochets. Insert the belt at waist level in the holes of the pattern.