Free Granny Square Crochet Dress Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn: Rainbow Cotton 8/4, 100% cotton, 50g/170m
  • Colors: 003 (black) & 009 (white)
  • Quantities:
    • XS-S: 5 skeins of each color
    • M: 6 skeins of each
    • L-XL: 7 skeins of each
    • XXL: 8 skeins of each
• Gauge: 27 stitches x 38 rows = 10 cm (4 in)
• Hook: 3 mm

Sizes

• Squares:
  • Main Square: 10×10 cm (4×4 in)
  • Additional Squares: Gradual size reductions from 10×7 cm to 10×4 cm
• Dress Dimensions:
  • XS: Waist/Chest 46 cm, Hips 50 cm, Length 80 cm
  • S: Waist/Chest 50 cm, Hips 58 cm, Length 80 cm
  • M: Waist/Chest 66 cm, Hips 70 cm, Length 90 cm
  • L/XL: Chest 70 cm, Hips 78 cm, Length 95 cm
  • XXL: Chest 90 cm, Hips 98 cm, Length 95 cm

Abbreviations (US Terminology):

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sp: space
• st: stitch

Stitching Instructions for Making the Granny Square Crochet Dress Pattern:

Step 1: Main Granny Squares

• Foundation Round:
  • With black yarn, ch 4, and sl st into the first ch to form a ring.
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), work 2 dc into the ring, ch 2. (This forms the first corner.)
  • [3 dc, ch 2] repeat 3 times into the ring.
  • Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. Fasten off black yarn.
• Round 2:
  • Attach white yarn in any ch-2 corner sp.
  • Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), work 2 dc into the corner, ch 2, 3 dc into the same corner.
  • Work [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in each corner sp around. Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. Fasten off.
• Round 3 (Final Round):
  • Attach black yarn in any corner sp.
  • Ch 3, 2 dc into the corner, ch 2, 3 dc into the same corner.
  • In each side sp, work 3 dc.
  • Work [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in each corner sp.
  • Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. Fasten off.

Step 2: Additional Squares

• Create smaller squares by following the same steps as above but reducing the number of rows to adjust size as needed (e.g., 2 rounds instead of 3 for smaller squares).
  • Gradually reduce from 10×7 cm to 10×4 cm.

Step 3: Assembling Squares

• Layout: Lay all squares flat in the desired arrangement for the dress. Use the largest squares for the chest and hips, and smaller squares to taper towards the waist and edges.
• Joining:
  • Use sc or a sl st join to connect squares:
    • Place two squares with right sides together.
    • Insert hook through both loops of corresponding sts on both squares.
    • Work sc or sl st across to join them.
    • Repeat until all squares are joined into panels.
• Assemble Panels:
  • Attach front and back panels at the sides using sc or sl st.
  • Leave openings for armholes and neckline.

Step 4: Edging

• Armhole Edging:
  • Attach black yarn at the edge of the armhole.
  • Work sc evenly around, sl st to bond. Repeat for 1-2 rounds. Fasten off.
• Neckline Edging:
  • Attach white yarn at any neckline edge.
  • Work sc evenly around, sl st to merge. Repeat for 2-3 rounds. Fasten off.
• Hem Edging:
  • Attach black yarn at the bottom edge of the dress.
  • Work [sc, ch 1] evenly around for a decorative finish. Fasten off.

Step 5: Blocking

• Block the dress to smooth the seams and even out the squares:
  • Pin the dress to the desired dimensions on a flat surface.
  • Lightly steam or spray with water and let dry.

Your Granny Square Crochet Dress is now complete! Enjoy your handmade creation.

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