Crochet Fall Colors Dress

Oh, the crochet fall colors dress is a delightful piece to add to your autumn wardrobe! Picture yourself wrapped in the cozy warmth of rich orange, deep red, and earthy brown hues, all skillfully handcrafted into a charming garment that exudes fall vibes. This dress is not just an outfit; it's a statement of style and creativity. Whether you pair it with a cute cardigan or bold accessories, you're sure to turn heads and embrace the beauty of the season with every stitch. So, why not treat yourself to this lovely crochet creation and step into fall with confidence and flair?

Materials Needed

I used Scheepjes Whirlette, which is a 4 ply, fingering yarn. But, since I wanted to obtain a beautiful degrade, I worked with 2 strands of yarn.

For this project, you will also need:

• 1 x 5 mm (H US Size) crochet hook
• 2 stitch markers
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Yarn Requirements

About the amount of yarn you will need:

You will need in total:

• Size S – 1620 m / 1770 yds
• Size M – 1760 m / 1920 yds
• Size L – 1900 m / 2079 yds
• Size XL – 2000 m / 2180 yds
• Size XXL – 2130 m / 2320 yds

I calculated the yarn taking into consideration 2 strands of yarn. So basically, I bought twice as much yarn as the length listed above.

To be more specific, for size S, I used 2.5 spheres of Scheepjes Whirlette Chocolate, 2 in color Banan, 1.6 in color Mango, and 1 in color Mint.

Color Usage

How I used the colors:

Then I added Banan, working with one strand of mango, one of Banan, and the last color was with one strand of Banan, one strand of Mint. So I had in total 4 colors (obtained with 2 strands of yarn).

I divided the total number of rows by 4 (the number of shades), and the result was the number of rows worked with each shade.

But feel free to choose your colors as you wish!

Pattern Information

The pattern is available for sizes from S to XXL and is written in US (continental terms).

As I said, we will start with the top part, which is the same pattern as for the Bat Wings Sweater.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

• Ch – chain
• Sc – single crochet
• Hdc – half double crochet
• Dc – double crochet
• FPDc – front post double crochet
• BPDc – back post double crochet
• St (s) – stitch (es)
• Inc – increase (2 hdc in the same st)
• Dec – decrease (sc2tog – 2 single crochet worked together)

Gauge

15 hdc = 10 cm (4″)

11 rows = 10 cm (4″)

Final Measurements

The final measurement of the top part is listed in the diagram below. The skirt will have the circumference of the bottom of the sweater, and the length is up to you, depending on how long or short you want the Fall Colors Dress to be.

Foundation Chain

Make the foundation chain (you can also start with a foundation double crochet if you want):

• Size S – 76 sts
• Size M – 90 sts
• Size L – 105 sts
• Size XL – 120 sts
• Size XXL – 135 sts

The top part of the Fall Colors Dress is oversized, so it should fit bigger hips. If you know that you have bigger hips, measure your hips circumference, divide the length in half, add a couple of inches (5 cm), and this will be the starting length.

Working the Top Part

Row Instructions

Row 1:

Row 6 (8, 9, 9, 9):

Rows 7 – 44 (9 – 44, 10 – 44, 10 – 44, 10 – 44):

After 44 rows you will have:

• S – 154 sts
• M – 164 sts
• L – 177 sts
• XL – 192 sts
• XXL – 207 sts

Starting with the next row, we will continue working straight without increasing:

• S – 11 rows
• M – 13 rows
• L – 14 rows
• XL – 15 rows
• XXL – 16 rows

Now it’s time to create a space for the neck. On this step, you will need 2 stitch markers or 2 strands of a different color yarn.

For the neck, we will mark in the middle:

• S – 36 sts (59 sts left on each side)
• M – 38 sts (63 sts left on each side)
• L – 41 sts (68 sts left on each side)
• XL – 44 sts (74 sts left on each side)
• XXL – 47 sts (80 sts left on each side)

Row 56 (56, 58, 59, 60):

Completing the Back Side

After this row, we will start to work on the back side of the top part of the Fall Colors Dress.

Basically, we will repeat the pattern for the front side but in mirror.

Continue to work the same number of straight rows as we did for the front side before the neck opening:

• S – 11 rows
• M – 13 rows
• L – 14 rows
• XL – 15 rows
• XXL – 16 rows.

Now, to obtain the same shape as for the front side, we will start, beginning with the next row, decreasing with 1 st at every beginning and end of the row.

We will do the decrease by making sc2tog in the first 2 sts and in the last 2.

We will work like this:

• S – 39 rows
• M – 37 rows
• L – 36 rows
• XL – 36 rows
• XXL – 36 rows

Now we have the same width as we started and of course the same number of stitches. We will continue with straight rows without decreasing:

• S – 5 rows
• M – 7 rows
• L – 8 rows
• XL – 8 rows
• XXL – 8 rows.

And the top part of the Fall Colors Dress is done. Fold it in half and sew the edges.

Creating the Skirt

Start on one side of the bottom of the top part. We will work the skirt in half double crochet but working in rounds this time.

Round Instructions

Round 1:

Repeat round 1 for as many rounds as you want, until you have the desired length.

I made 12 rounds with 2 strands in Chocolate color and then 10 rounds with each of the next color.

After finishing, you will have to make one cord for the waist. I made 1 chain of 180 sts and then 1 sl st in each st to the end. Make it as long as you need.

Then, with a yarn needle, insert the cord through the sts in the middle of the dress.