Free Lemon Charm Crochet Dress Pattern

Bright, fresh, and full of charm — this Lemon Charm Crochet Dress Pattern is the perfect summer project.

With a lightweight texture and adorable lemon appliqué, it’s a fun and stylish piece for warm-weather wear.

Sizes

To Fit Chest Measurement

XS/S: 28–34″ [71–86.5 cm]
M: 36–38″ [91.5–96.5 cm]
L: 40–42″ [101.5–106.5 cm]
XL: 44–46″ [112–117 cm]
2/3XL: 48–54″ [122–137 cm]
4/5XL: 56–62″ [142–157.5 cm]

Finished Chest

XS/S: 39″ [99 cm]
M: 42″ [106.5 cm]
L: 46″ [117 cm]
XL: 50″ [127 cm]
2/3XL: 56″ [142 cm]
4/5XL: 62″ [157.5 cm]

Gauge

5½ V-sts and 8 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in Body Pattern

Materials

Yarn: Light Weight 3

Bernat® Softee Cotton™

Contrast A (Main Color – Cotton)

XS/S: 5 balls (1131 yds / 1034 m)
M: 5 balls (1244 yds / 1138 m)
L: 6 balls (1368 yds / 1251 m)
XL: 6 balls (1505 yds / 1376 m)
2/3XL: 7 balls (1655 yds / 1513 m)
4/5XL: 8 balls (1820 yds / 1664 m)

Contrast B (Golden – Lemon)

All sizes: 1 ball (approx 75 yds / 69 m)

Contrast C (Pool Green – Leaves/Edging)

All sizes: 1 ball (25–35 yds / 23–30 m)

Hook: 4 mm (US G/6)
Notions: Yarn needle

Abbreviations

Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue
Dc = Double crochet
Dc2tog = Double crochet 2 together
Hdc = Half double crochet
Hdc2tog = Half double crochet 2 together
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tr = Treble crochet
V-st = (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in same stitch/space
Yoh = Yarn over hook

Instructions

The instructions are written for XS/S. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written XS/S (M-LXL-2/3XL-4/5XL). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.

Notes:

Ch 2 at beginning of row does not count as stitch.
Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as dc.

Front & Back (Make Alike)

Ch 84 (90-99-105-120-132).

1st row (RS): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Turn. 83 (89-98-104-119-131) sc.

2nd row: Ch 3. Skip next sc. V-st in next sc. Skip next 2 sc. Rep from * to last 3 sc. V-st in next sc. Skip next sc. 1 dc in last sc. Turn. 27 (29-32-34-39-43) V-sts.

3rd row: Ch 3. V-st in ch-1 space of next V-st. Rep from * to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. Rep last row for Body Pattern until work measures 26″ (66 cm), ending on a WS row. Fasten off.

Shape Armholes

1st row (RS): Skip first 1 (2-3-3-3-4) V-st(s). Join yarn with sl st to ch-1 space of next V-st. Ch 3. V-st in ch-1 space of next V-st. Rep to last 2 (3-4-4-3-5) V-sts. 1 dc in next V-st. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.

2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in ch-1 space of next V-st (counts as beginning dc2tog). V-st in next V-st. Rep to last V-st. Dc2tog over last V-st and last dc. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 3. V-st in next V-st. Rep to last dc2tog. 1 dc in last stitch. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 1 (1-1-1-3-3) times more. 19 (19-20-22-23-25) V-sts.

Next row: Ch 3. V-st in next V-st. Rep to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Rep last row until armhole measures 3½ (3½-4-4-4½-5)” [9 (9-10-10-11.5-12.5) cm], ending on a WS row.

Shape Neck – Left Side

1st row (RS): Ch 3. V-st in next 6 (6-6-7-7-8) V-sts. 1 dc in next V-st. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.

2nd row: Begin dc2tog over dc and next V-st. V-st in next V-st. Rep to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 3. V-st in next V-st. Rep to last dc2tog. 1 dc in last stitch. Turn.

Rep last 2 rows once more. 4 (4-4-5-5-6) V-sts.

Next row: Ch 3. V-st in next V-st. Rep to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. Rep last row until armhole measures 7½ (7½-8-8-8½-9)” [19 (19-20.5-20.5-21.5-23) cm]. Fasten off.

Shape Neck – Right Side

Skip next 5 (5-6-6-7-7) V-sts. Join yarn.

1st row (RS): Ch 3. V-st across to last dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

2nd row: Ch 3. V-st across to last V-st. Dc2tog over last V-st and last dc. Turn.

Rep shaping as for Left Side.

Finishing

Pin all pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth leaving cloth to dry. Sew shoulder and side seams.

Armhole Edging

With RS facing, join C with sl st at side seam. Ch 1. Work sc evenly around armhole. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Neck Edging

With RS facing, join C with sl st at shoulder seam. Ch 1. Work sc evenly around neck edge. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Applique

Note: Join all rnds with sl st to first st.

Lemon Motif

With B, ch 5.

1st rnd: 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in next ch. 5 hdc in last ch. Working into opposite side of foundation ch, 1 hdc in next ch. 3 hdc in last ch. Join. 12 hdc.

2nd rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in each of first 2 hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. 2 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. 2 hdc in each of last 3 hdc. Join. 22 hdc.

3rd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. (1 hdc in next hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc) 5 times. 1 hdc in next hdc. (1 hdc in next hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc) 3 times. Join. 32 hdc.

4th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. (2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc) 5 times. 1 hdc in next hdc. (2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc) 3 times. Join. 42 hdc.

5th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 3 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. (1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc) 5 times. 1 hdc in next hdc. (1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc) 3 times. Join. 52 hdc.

6th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. (2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc) 5 times. 1 hdc in next hdc. (2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc) 3 times. Join. 62 hdc.

7th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 5 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. (1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc) 5 times. 1 hdc in next hdc. (1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc) 3 times. Join. 72 hdc.

Leaves (Make 4)

With C, ch 11. Turn chain up-side down, so “bumps” are facing you.

1st rnd: Working in top loops only, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 tr in each of next 2 ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 3 sc in last ch. Do not turn. Work into rem loops of opposite side of foundation chain, 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 tr in each of next 2 ch. 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 2 sc in first ch. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Sew Lemon Motif and 2 Leaves to Front of Dress. Sew remaining Leaves to right shoulder of Dress.

Happy Crocheting!

The Lemon Charm Crochet Dress is a playful and refreshing project featuring a light texture and adorable appliqué details.

It’s a perfect handmade piece for summer and a fun addition to any wardrobe.