SWIFTIE CROCHET DRESS - iKNITS
SKILL LEVEL - INTERMEDIATE
MATERIALS - Size 3 light weight yarn. *If you can only find the right color in size
4 yarn, use a size D (3-3.25mm) hook*
• BERNAT SOFTEE BABY
- Lavender (1 skein)
- Antique White (1 skein)
- Cantaloupe (2 skeins)
• CARON ONE POUND
- Truffle (This is size 4 worsted weight yarn)
• SIZE G (4MM) HOOK
• OPTIONAL - SIZE D (3-3.25 mm) HOOK if you are using size 4 yarn
COLORS
A. Lavender
B. Brown
C. Cream
D. Peach
COLOR SEQUENCE
A, A, B, C, B, C, B, D, D, D, D
PATTERN - Granny Stitch in flat rows.
ABBREVIATIONS
ch - chain
dc - double crochet
rep - repeat
sc - single crochet
sk- skip
STICH EXPLANATIONS
Cluster - ch 1, 3dc
When it says rep, repeat only what is in the parentheses ( )
BACK - It’s easier than the front so lets do it first :)
Ch 138
Row 1: 3dc into 6th ch from hook, (ch 1, sk 3, 3dc in next ch) rep 33 times (34 clusters)
Row 2: Ch 4, turn work, 3dc in first ch space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch space) rep 33 times
(34 clusters)
Rows 3-13 (11 rows): Repeat row 2. (13 rows of 34 clusters total)
Decrease (for the neck)
Row 14: Repeat row 2 until the last ch space, 1dc in ch space (33 clusters)
Row 15: Ch 4, turn work, sk first ch space, 3dc in next ch space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch
space) rep 32 times (33 clusters)
Row 16 (same as row 2, just 1 less cluster): Ch 4, turn work, 3dc in first ch space, (ch 1,
3dc in next ch space) rep 32 times (33 clusters)
Rows 17-31 (15 rows): Repeat row 16. (18 rows of 33 clusters total)
Increase
Row 32: Ch 4, turn work, 3dc in first ch 1 space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch space) rep 32
times. In the same space as your last cluster, ch 1, dc. (33 clusters)
Row 33(last peach): Ch 4, turn work, dc in first ch space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch space) to
end of row. (33 clusters)
Row 34(purple): Ch 4, turn work, 3dc in 1st ch space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch space) rep
33 times (34 clusters)
Rows 35-46 (12 rows): Repeat row 2.
Keep a long piece of yarn at the end to sew pieces together.
Back total rows:
13 rows - 34 clusters
20 rows - 33 clusters
13 rows - 34 clusters
FRONT
Ch 138
Row 1: 3dc into 6th ch from hook, (ch 1, sk 3, 3dc in next ch) rep 33 times (34 clusters)
Row 2: Ch 4, turn work, 3dc in first ch space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch space) rep 33 times
(34 clusters)
Rows 3-13 (11 rows): Repeat row 2. (13 rows of 34 clusters total)
Decrease (for the neck)
Row 14: Ch 4, turn work, 3dc in next ch space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch space) rep 29
times. Dc in next ch space. (30 clusters)
Row 15: Ch 4, turn work, sk first ch space, 3 dc in next ch space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch
space) rep 29 times. (30 clusters)
Row 16: Ch 4, turn work, 3dc in next ch space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch space) rep 28
times. Dc in next ch space. (29 clusters)
Row 17: Ch 4, turn work, sk first ch space, 3dc in next ch space (ch 1, 3dc in next ch
space) rep 28 times. (29 clusters)
Rows 18-29 (12 rows): Repeat row 17.
Increase
Row 30: Ch 4, turn work, 3dc in next ch space (ch 1, 3dc in next ch space) rep 28 times.
In the same space as your last cluster, ch 1, dc. (29 clusters)
Row 31: Ch 4, turn work, dc in first ch space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch space) to end of row.
(29 clusters)
Row 32: Ch 4, turn work, 3dc in 1st ch space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch space) rep 29 times.
(30 clusters)
Row 33(last peach): Ch 17, cut yarn. Turn work, on your first ch 1, ch 4, 3dc in first ch
space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch space) rep 29 times. (30 clusters)
Row 34(first purple): Repeat row 32 (30 clusters). Then, (ch 1, sk 3, 3dc in next ch) rep
3 times (34 clusters)
Rows 35-46 (12 rows): Repeat row 2.
Front total rows:
13 rows - 34 clusters
2 rows - 30 clusters
16 rows - 29 clusters
2 rows - 30 clusters
13 rows - 34 clusters
SLEEVES
Make 2
Ch 86
Row 1: 3dc into 6th ch from hook, (ch 1, sk 3, 3dc in next ch) rep 20 times. (21 clusters)
Row 2: Ch 4, turn work, 3dc in first ch space, (ch 1, 3dc in next ch space) rep 20 times.
(21 clusters)
Rows 3-33 (31 rows): Repeat row 2. (33 rows total - 3 rep of color pattern)
FINISHING
1. Weave in ends
2. Sew the front and back pieces together from the first 12 rows and the last 12 rows on
both sides. With color D, sc a border along the front neckline and the back.
3. Sew the sleeve to create a seam so the sleeve is round. Rep for second sleeve.
4. With color D, crochet 3 rows of 26 clusters starting from the bottom of the back piece
(this will make an opening for the sleeves). *Do not attach to the front side yet.
5. With color D, sew the sleeve onto the opening. You want your seam to be in the
middle of the side of your new 3 cluster rows.
6. Sew your new 3 cluster rows to your front piece. Repeat steps 4-5 for the other side.
7. Sc a border around the bottom of the dress and your sleeves.
8. Wet block.
9. Rock your dress! Take a pic so I can see what an amazing job you did :)