Turn heads with this Free Turquoise Wave Crochet Dress Pattern.
Featuring a stunning chevron granny stitch and soft color transitions, this lightweight dress is perfect for warm weather and stylish handmade fashion.
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: 38″ [96.5 cm]
- M: 42½” [108 cm]
- L: 47″ [119.5 cm]
- XL: 51½” [131 cm]
- 2/3XL: 56″ [142 cm]
- 4/5XL: 63″ [159.5 cm]
Gauge
5 groups of (3 dc, ch 1) and 7 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in pattern
Materials
Yarn: Medium Weight #4 (Worsted)
Caron® Colorama Bamboo Blend™
Contrast A – Teal Bloom
- XS/S: 2 balls (693 yds / 634 m)
- M: 2 balls (776 yds / 710 m)
- L: 3 balls (869 yds / 795 m)
- XL: 3 balls (974 yds / 891 m)
- 2/3XL: 3 balls (1091 yds / 998 m)
- 4/5XL: 4 balls (1254 yds / 1147 m)
Contrast B – Linen
- XS/S: 2 balls (673 yds / 615 m)
- M: 2 balls (754 yds / 689 m)
- L: 3 balls (844 yds / 772 m)
- XL: 3 balls (946 yds / 865 m)
- 2/3XL: 3 balls (1059 yds / 968 m)
- 4/5XL: 4 balls (1218 yds / 1114 m)
Hook: 3.75 mm (US F/5)
Notions: Yarn needle
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Cont = Continue
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dc2tog = (Yoh and draw up a loop in next stitch. Yoh and pull through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
- 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)
- Tog = Together
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hook
Instructions
The instructions are written for S/S. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be
written XS/S (M-L-XL-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:
- Dress is worked from bottom up.
- Ch 2 at beginning of row does not count as stitch.
Stripe Pattern
With A, work 4 rows.
With B, work 2 rows.
With A, work 2 rows.
With B, work 4 rows.
With A, work 2 rows.
With B, work 2 rows.
These 16 rows form Stripe Pattern.
Front & Back (Make Alike)
With A, begin using magic loop.
1st row (RS): Ch 2. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ring. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 3 dc in first dc. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space. Ch 1. 3 dc in last dc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 3 dc in first dc. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. 3 dc in last dc. Turn.
4th row: Ch 2. 3 dc in first dc. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. Rep from * to center ch-2 space. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space. Ch 1. **3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. Rep from ** to end of row. 3 dc in last dc. Turn.
First 4 rows of Stripe Pattern complete.
Keeping continuity of Stripe Pattern, repeat last row 12 (14-16-18-20-23) times more.
32 (36-40-44-48-54) groups of 3-dc, 30 (34-38-42-46-52) ch-1 spaces, and 1 ch-2 space.
Straight Side Shaping
Next row: Ch 3. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. Rep from * to next ch-2 space. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space. **Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. Rep from ** to last 3 dc and ch-2. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 3. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. Rep from * to next ch-2 space. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space. **Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. Rep from ** to last 3 dc and ch-3. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Repeat last row, keeping Stripe Pattern, until work measures approx 33 (33-33-34-34-35)” [84 (84-84-86.5-86.5-89) cm], ending on a WS row.
Left Front / Right Back Armhole Shaping
1st row (RS): Ch 3. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Rep from * to next ch-2 space. 1 dc in next ch-2 space. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.
Continue on 15 (17-19-21-23-26) groups of 3-dc.
2nd row (WS): Ch 3. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Rep from * to last 3 dc and ch-3. 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn. Fasten off.
14 (16-18-20-22-25) groups of 3-dc.
Continue Shaping
With RS facing, join yarn to appropriate ch-1 space.
3rd row (RS): Ch 3. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Rep to end. Turn.
4th row: Ch 3. 3 dc in next ch-1 space. Ch 1. Rep to last space. Dc2tog over last space and last dc. Turn.
Repeat last 2 rows until 2 groups of 3-dc and 1 dc2tog remain.
Strap: 1st row (RS): Ch 3. (3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1) twice. 3 dc in last dc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 3 dc in first dc. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space) twice. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Repeat last 2 rows twice more. Fasten off.
Right Front/Left Back Armhole Shaping
With RS facing, keeping cont of Stripe Pat, join appropriate color with sl st to ch-2 sp.
1st row: (RS). Ch 3. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp.
Rep from * to last 3 dc and ch-3. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 15 (17-19-21-23-26) groups of 3-dc.
2nd row: Ch 3. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 3 dc and ch-3. 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn. 14 (16-18-20-22-25) groups of 3-dc.
3rd row: Ch 3. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 9 (11-11-13-13-13) times. 1 dc in next ch-1 sp. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
4th row: Ch 2. Dc2tog over first dc (skip next 3 dc) and next ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 3 dc and ch-3. 1 dc in top of ch-3. Turn.
5th row: Ch 3. *3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 1 dc in last dc2tog. Turn.
Rep 4th and 5th rows until 2 groups of 3-dc and 1 dc2tog rem.
Strap: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 3 dc in next dc. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3. (3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1) twice. 3 dc in last dc. Turn
3rd row: Ch 2. 3 dc in first dc. (Ch 1.3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows once more, then 2nd row once. Fasten of
Finishing
Sew side and shoulder seams.
Neckband
1st rnd: (RS). Beg at shoulder seam, join A with sl st to neck edge. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around neck edge. Break A. Join B with sl st to first sc
***Next rnd: With B, ch 1. Work 1 sc in each sc around. Break B. Join A with sl st.
Next rnd: With A, rep last rnd once more. Fasten off.***
Armbands
1st rnd: (RS). Beg at side seam, join A with sl st to armhole edge. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around armhole. Break A. Join B with sl st to first sc. Work from *** to *** as given for Neckband.
Fringe
Cut strands of of A and B 12″ [30.5 cm] long. Holding 4 strands of same shade tog, and matching shade to dc being worked into, work fringe into top of each dc around bottom edge of Skirt. Trim fringe evenly.
You Did It
The Turquoise Wave Crochet Dress is a stunning wearable project featuring chevron texture and flowing stripes. It’s a perfect handmade piece for summer styling with a modern, elegant look.
