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Easy-to-crochet bright and elegant dress in blue tones

2025-01-15

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Do you enjoy crocheting dresses? What about a dress made from a sparkly yarn? Lurex thread adds a touch of luxury and elegance to any dress.

I have a new pattern for you for a romantic-style crocheted dress with a simple, airy pattern and a relief pattern in the upper and lower parts. The dress is crocheted from the top down from two skeins of Papatya Cake Silver yarn.

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This yarn is my favorite; I've used it to crochet a wonderful cowl with a hood, for example. The yarn has interesting color transitions from dark blue to sky blue, light blue, and white. I chose to shade the dark blue in the upper and lower parts.

The dress is crocheted from a circular foundation, which gradually widens. I chose a relief puff stitch pattern for the foundation. You can adjust the foundation to a larger or smaller size. Once you are satisfied with the height and width of the foundation, we will join the foundation and continue crocheting the body of the dress. This part is very easy; we crochet a simple V-stitch pattern.

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Again, we crochet to the desired length and at the end, we slightly widen the skirt and crochet a relief pattern from puff stitches. The dress is beautifully coordinated in both color and pattern. The dress has a simple, timeless cut and style that can be worn throughout the year.

The dress can be made in any size and can be easily adapted to your exact measurements while crocheting! Even a beginner can try it! Doesn't that sound amazing?

In my video tutorial, I will guide you through every step of crocheting so that you can customize each part to your liking and crochet a wonderful romantic dress that fits you perfectly.

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CROCHETED ROMANTIC LUXURY SKY BLUE DRESS
This DRESS is perfect for beginners, featuring a simple pattern of double crochets and chain stitches.

All you need is a basic understanding of crocheting, as everything is clearly explained in the step-by-step instructions below and demonstrated in detail in the accompanying video tutorial.

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CROCHETED ROMANTIC LUXURY SKY BLUE DRESS

This dress is designed for beginners; we crochet a simple V-stitch pattern using double crochets and chain stitches, complemented by a relief puff stitch. The puff stitch might be a bit more challenging to crochet, but since we repeat the puff stitch pattern, you'll quickly memorize it, and everything else will be easy. Everything is shown in detail in the video tutorial, and I believe even a beginner can try crocheting these romantic dresses.

 

CROCHETED ROMANTIC LUXURY SKY BLUE DRESS
MATERIALS

What will you need to crochet this CROCHETED ROMANTIC LUXURY SKY BLUE DRESS?

Papatya Silver Cake yarn: www.vlnika.cz/z21871-prize-papatya-cake-silver
1 ball = 150 g / 540 m, 95% acrylic + 5% polyester

Acrylic yarn with lurex thread in beautiful color combinations and a popular "cake" packaging. Suitable for knitting original scarves, sweaters, coats, .... The finished products have an elegant look.

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Yarn consumption: 2 balls

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You'll also need:

Hook: 3.5 and 4.0 mm

Sewing needle

Markers for marking 4 corners

Scissors

With these materials on hand, you'll be all set to start crocheting your stylish crop top!

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Difficulty Level: Level 1 – Easy, for beginners

US crochet terms:
SlSt – slip stitch
CH/s – chain/s
SC - single crochet
DC - double crochet
SK - skip
T - turn
ST/s - stitch(es)
REP – repeat

 

SPECIAL STITCH: PUFF STITCH

The puff stitch is a great way to create an interesting texture on your crochet projects. It's essentially a group of half double crochets that are all worked together into a single stitch.

How to:

  1. Yarn over.
  2. Insert your hook into the designated stitch and pull up a loop.
  3. Repeat: Yarn over and insert your hook into the same stitch and pull up another loop. Repeat this step as many times as you want puffs in your stitch (usually 3-4).
  4. To join: You now have several loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops on your hook at once.

Tips:

  • Number of loops: The more loops you use, the puffier your stitch will be.
  • Tension: Try to keep your tension consistent while creating all loops for an even puff.
  • Pattern: Puff stitches look great when combined with other stitches, such as double crochets or chain stitches.

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CROCHETED ROMANTIC LUXURY SKY BLUE DRESS

NOTES ON THE PATTERN

  1. Crochet dress - size - is crocheted in a girl's size, 165 cm, or a women's size XS as a tunic. The dress has an elastic pattern and fits the figure nicely. The dress has a classic, simple cut and style, and slightly flares at the bottom over the hips.
  2. The dress is crocheted from a circular foundation from the top down, and you can try it on as you crochet to adjust the size.
  3. The pattern uses chain stitches and double crochets. The double crochets create a very simple V-stitch pattern. Additionally, the pattern uses puff stitches in the upper and lower parts.
  4. You can easily crochet a dress or tunic by crocheting more rows in the "body" of the dress or repeating the puff stitch pattern in the lower part.
  5. 3 chain stitches at the beginning of the row serve as a substitute for a double crochet.
  6. The dress is crocheted in continuous rounds, gradually increasing with each repetition of the pattern. The row is joined with a slip stitch at the end of each round.
  7. If you want a longer dress, repeat the last few rows of the pattern until you reach the desired length. You can also widen the dress according to the instructions.

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How to crochet this dress:

Discover the magic of top-down raglan crochet with this pattern!

This dress is worked seamlessly from the top down, starting with a circular yoke. I adore this method because it allows for a perfect fit every time.

One of the best things about top-down raglan crochet is the flexibility. You can easily customize the fit as you go! Need a little more room under the arms? Just add a few more rounds to the yoke before dividing.

Want a longer or shorter top? Simply adjust the number of rows. Even beginners can master this technique with its simple pattern and endless customization options.

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CROCHETED ROMANTIC LUXURY SKY BLUE DRESS
CONSTRUCTION

This DRESS is made up of three main parts:

YOKE: Start with a foundation chain and work in the round to create a beautiful, flowing neckline. Increase stitches evenly in each round to gradually widen the yoke. The combination of V-stitches and puff stitches adds a touch of elegance.

BODY: Once you've finished the yoke, divide it to form armholes and continue working in rows. The simple V-stitch pattern creates a classic look. Adjust the length to your liking by repeating rows as needed.

SKIRT: The skirt is crafted using the same delightful puff stitch pattern as the yoke. Customize the length and fullness to suit your style.

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CROCHETED ROMANTIC LUXURY SKY BLUE DRESS

WRITTEN PATTERN

YOKE

Crochet hook 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm

Start with a crochet hook 3.5 mm

ch3 at beg of row = double crochet

work in rows, don’t turn your work
close the round with a slip stitch

R1: ch1, 1sc in each ch, close round with sl st in 1st ch (64 st)

Length: 60 cm (neckline)

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V-stitch = dc, ch1, dc,

R1: (ch3 (1dc), ch1, 1dc) in 1st st, ch1, skip 3 st *(1dc, ch1, 1dc), ch1, skip 3 st* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (16 repetitions of V-stitch)

Crochet V-st in V-st
Increased V-st = (dc, ch, dc, ch, dc).
Increase in each 4th sl

R2: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc) in 1st V-st, ch1, V-st+ch1 in next 3 V-st *increased V-st, ch1, V-st + ch1 in next 3 V-st* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (16 repetitions of V-stitch + increase 4 times)

R3: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st V-st, ch1, (V-st + ch1) in next 2 V-st, increased V-st + ch1 in next st *(V-st + ch1) in next 4 V-st, increased V-st + ch1 in next st* repeat from * to * till end of row, V-st in last V-st, ch1. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (20 repetitions V-stitch + increase 4 times)

R4: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st V-st, ch1, V-st in next V-st, ch1, increased V-st in next st, ch1 *(V-st + ch1) in next 2 V-st, ch1, increased V-st, ch1 * repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (24 repetitions of V-stitch + increase 8 times)

R5: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st V-st, ch1 *(V-st + ch1) in next V-st* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (32 repetitions of V-stitch)

PUFF
R6: sl st in next st, puff in 1st V-st, ch3 *puff in next V-st, ch3* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (32 repetitions of puff st)

Increase
R7: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st puff st, (V-st + ch1) in next 2 puff st, increased V-st in next puff st *(V-st + ch1) in next 3 puff st, increased V-st in next puff st, ch1* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (32 repetitions of V-stitch + increase 8 times)

PUFF
R8: sl st in next st, puff in 1st V-st, ch3 *puff in next V-st, ch3* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (40 repetitions of puff st)

R9: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st puff st, ch1 *(V-st + ch1) in next puff st* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (40 repetitions of V-stitch)

PUFF
R10: sl st in next st, puff in 1st V-st, ch3 *puff in next V-st, ch3* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (40 repetitions of puff st)

Increase
R11: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st puff st, ch1, increased V-st, ch1, *(V-st + ch1) in next 4 puff st, increased V-st do puff st, ch1* repeat from * to * till end of row. In last 3 st work (V-st + ch1). Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (40 repetitions of V-stitch + increase 8 times)

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PUFF V-stitch
R12: sl st in next st, puff V-st in 1st V-st, ch1 *puff V-st in next V-st, ch1* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (48 repetitions of puff st)

R13: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st puff V-st, ch1 *V-st + ch1 in next puff V-st* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (48 repetitions of V-stitch)

PUFF V-st
R14: sl st in next st, puff V-st in 1st V-st, ch1 *puff V-st in next V-st, ch1* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (48 repetitions of puff V-st)

R15: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st puff V-st, ch1 *V-st + ch1 in next puff V-st* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (48 repetitions V-stitch)

PUFF V-st
R16: sl st in next st, puff V-st in 1st V-st, ch1 *puff V-st in next V-st, ch1* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (48 repetitions of puff V-st)

Increase after 6 V-stiches, work V-st between puff V-stitches from previous round
R17: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st puff V-st, ch1, (V-st + ch1) in next 4 puff V-st *V-st between puff V-st, ch1, (V-st + ch1) in next 6 puff V-st *repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (48 repetitions of V-stitch + 8 V-stitches)

PUFF V-st
R18: sl st in next st, puff V-st in 1st V-st, ch1 *puff V-st in next V-st, ch1* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (56 repetitions of puff V-st)

R19: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st puff V-st, ch1 *V-st in next puff V-st, ch1* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (56 repetitions of V-stitch)

PUFF V-st
R20: sl st in next st, puff V-st in 1st V-st, ch1 *puff V-st in next V-st, ch1* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (56 repetitions of puff V-st)

Measurement
Neckline: 50 cm
Length of yoke: 26 cm
Yoke circumference: 140 cm
Sleeve circumference: 30 cm
Body circumference: 86 cm

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BODY OF DRESS
Divide the yoke into 4 parts:
15 V-stitches for front panel
13 V-stitches for sleeve
15 V-stitches for back panel
13 V-stitches for sleeve

R1: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st puff V-st, ch1 skip 13 V-stitches, *(V-st + ch1) in next 15 puff V-st* skip 13 V-stitches, *(V-st + ch1) in next 14 puff V-st*. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (30 repetitions of V-stitch)

PUFF V-st
R2: sl st in next st, puff V-st in 1st V-st, ch1 *puff V-st in next V-st, ch1* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (30 repetitions if puff V-st)

R3: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st puff V-st, ch1 *V-st in next puff V-st, ch1* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (30 repetitions V-stitch)

After crocheting 10 rows, I changed the hook – to a 4.00 mm crochet hook

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R4 – R21: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st V-st, ch1 *(V-st + ch1) in next V-st* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (30 repetitions of V-stitch)

R22: work V-st in V-st and make the increase on sides, the increase 2 times in total (30 repetitions of V-stitch + 2 times increase)

R23: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st V-st, ch1 *(V-st + ch1) in next V-st* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (32 repetitions of V-stitch)

R24: work V-st in V-st and make 2 times the increase on front panel and 2 times the increase on back pane. The increase 4 times in total. (32 repetitions of V-stitch + 4 times increase)

R25: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st V-st, ch1 *(V-st + ch1) in next V-st* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (36 repetitions of V-stitch)

R26: work V-st in V-st and make the increase on sides, the increase 2 times in total (36 repetitions V-stitch + 2 times increase)

R27-R30: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st V-st, ch1 *(V-st + ch1) in next V-st* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (38 repetitions of V-stitch)

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SKIRT

PUFF V-st

R1: sl st in next st, puff V-st in 1st V-st, ch1 *puff V-st in next V-st, ch1* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (38 repetitions of puff V-st)

R2: sl st in next st, (ch3, ch1, 1dc) in 1st puff V-st, ch1 *V-st in next puff st, ch1 * repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (38 repetitions of V-stitch)

R3: sl st in next st, puff V-st in 1st V-st, ch1 *puff V-st in next V-st, ch1* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 3rd ch from beg of row. (38 repetitions of puff V-st)

R4-R17: repeat rows R2-R3

Last row: ch1, *3sc in puff V-st, 3sc between puff V-st* repeat from * to * till end of row. Close round with sl st in 1st ch

Fasten off by cutting the yarn and weaving in the end.

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neckline circumference: cm
yoke height: 26 cm
yoke circumference: 140 cm
armhole: 16 cm
width of the dress body: 32 cm
width of the bottom of the dress body: 58 cm
dress length: 60 cm

Beautiful crocheted dress or tunic with a simple pattern and gorgeous bright colors is finished! I hope you enjoy it not only in winter as a dress but throughout the year! I'm sure it will look amazing on you!

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