Materials & Masurements:
- Hook: 4 mm hook
- DK yarn:
- Pink: 720g [760g, 800g, 840g, 880g]
- Red: 100g
- Green: 50g
- White: 50g
- Yarn needle, pins, scissors
- Stitch markers
- Elastic (2x upper arm + 1cm)
- Gauge 14 rows and 19 hdc = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”).
- Sizes:
- XS [S, M, L, XL]
- Bust: 36 [38, 40, 42, 44]” (90 [95, 100, 105, 110] cm)
- Waist: 34 [36, 38, 40, 42]” (85 [90, 95, 100, 105] cm)
- Optional: cord for waist tie
Key Stitches (US Terms)
- ch (chain)
- sl st (slip stitch)
- sc (single crochet)
- hdc (half double crochet)
- hdc inc (hdc increase)
- hdc dec (hdc decrease)
- dc (double crochet)
- dc inc (double crochet increase)
Notes
- Worked flat.
- Adjustable skirt length.
- Use any color/appliqué design.
- Replace pink with pastel green for a cherry-themed version.
Stitching Instructions for Making the Strawberry Dress Pattern:
1. Bodice
- Step 1: Foundation Chain
- Ch a length to match your bust size: Bust: 36 [38, 40, 42, 44]” Use the gauge (19 hdc = 4”) to determine the number of stitches.
- Step 2: Base Rows
- Row 1: Work 1 hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and across. Ch 2, turn.
- Row 2–14: Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (Adjust the number of rows for a longer or shorter bodice as desired.)
- Step 3: Shape the Armholes
- Row 15: Hdc across, stopping 5 sts before the end. Ch 2, turn.
- Row 16: Repeat for the other side, leaving 5 sts unworked at the beginning and end.
2. Skirt
- Step 1: Attach Yarn for Skirt
- Attach pink yarn to the bottom of the bodice with a sl st.
- Step 2: Increase for Fullness
- Row 1: Ch 2, work hdc inc in the first st, hdc across, and hdc inc in the last st. Ch 2, turn.
- Row 2: Repeat Row 1 for 4 rows to create flare.
- Step 3: Adjust Length
- Work even hdc rows until the skirt reaches your desired length. End with a sl st, fasten off.
3. Sleeves
- Step 1: Foundation Chain
- Ch a length to match your upper arm circumference + 1 cm for elastic.
- Step 2: Base Rows
- Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and across. Ch 2, turn.
- Row 2–12: Hdc in each st across. (Adjust for longer sleeves if desired.)
- Step 3: Elastic Casing
- Fold the top edge inward by 1 cm to create a casing for the elastic. Sl st or sew in place, leaving a small gap to insert elastic.
- Thread elastic through, sew ends of the elastic together, and close the gap.
4. Appliqué and Details
- Strawberries (Optional)
- Use red yarn: Ch 4, sl st to form a loop. Work 6 sc into the loop, sl st to join. Ch 1, sc inc in each st around. Fasten off.
- Use green yarn to embroider small leaves on the top.
- Tie Cord (Optional)
- Ch a cord length sufficient to tie around your waist. Weave through the waistband or add a simple bow.
5. Assembly
- Sew the side seams of the bodice and skirt using a yarn needle.
- Attach sleeves to the armholes with sl sts.
NOTES:
- You can customize the appliqué with strawberries or cherries.
- Adjust the skirt length or bodice width to fit.
- Experiment with colors for a unique look.
Your Strawberry Dress is complete!
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