Free Summer Scallop Crochet Dress Pattern

Materials Needed and Measurements:

• Yarn: WeCrochet Simply Cotton Organic Sport (150m/50g)
  • Dress: 9(9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins
  • Belt: 10(12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18)g
• Crochet Hook: 3.75mm (US F)
• Other Supplies: Darning needle, scissors, 6 stitch markers

• Bust: 78(84, 94, 102, 111, 120, 135) cm (30.5(34, 37, 40, 44, 47.5, 53) inches)
• Dress Length: 73(75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 81) cm (29(29.5, 30, 30.5, 31, 31.5, 32) inches)
• Gauge: 19.5 sts x 23 rows = 10cm/4” in single crochet

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• inc = increase (work 2 stitches in the same stitch or space)

Stitching Instructions for Making the Summer Scallop Crochet Dress Pattern:

Foundation Chain:

• Ch a number of stitches based on your bust measurement (refer to your size):
  • XS: ch 78
  • S: ch 84
  • M: ch 94
  • L: ch 102
  • XL: ch 111
  • XXL: ch 120
  • 3XL: ch 135
• This is your foundation chain to start the dress body.

Row 1:

• Turn your work.
• Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch), and then sc in each ch across the row.
  • Sc: Insert your hook into the next ch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
• Turn your work at the end of the row.

Row 2:

• Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch).
• Work sc in each st across the row.
  • This is a continuation of the simple sc pattern from Row 1.
• Turn your work.

Repeating Rows 1 and 2:

• Continue repeating Row 2 until you reach the desired length for the bodice (use the bust length as a guide).
• Keep working in sc until you have completed enough rows to form the top section of the dress.

Row 3 (Start of Scallops):

• Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), then work sc in the first st.
• Ch 3, skip 2 st, then work 5 dc into the next st.
  • Ch 3: Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook three times.
  • Dc: Yarn over, insert the hook into the next st, yarn over again, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, and yarn over again, pulling through the remaining two loops.
• Ch 2, then skip 2 st, and sl st into the next st.
  • Sl st: Insert the hook into the next st, yarn over, and pull the yarn through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
• Repeat the pattern: ch 3, skip 2 st, 5 dc, ch 2, sl st into the next st until you reach the end of the row.
• Turn your work.

Row 4 (Continue Scallops):

• Ch 1, sc in the first st.
• Ch 3, then skip the ch 2 space from the previous row.
• 5 dc into the next ch 2 space from the previous row.
• Ch 2, then sl st into the next sl st from the previous row.
• Repeat across the row to continue forming the scallops. The scallops should align directly above those in the previous row.
• Turn your work.

Rows 5 and onward (Continue Scallops):

• Continue to repeat Row 4 for as many rows as needed to create the body of the dress.
• Be sure to align the scallops from each row by working them into the ch 2 spaces of the previous row.
• Once you reach the desired length for the bodice, you can start shaping the skirt of the dress.

Shaping the Dress:

• Decreasing for Waist Shaping:
  • To shape the waist, you can use sc2tog (single crochet two together): Insert the hook into the next two st, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, and pull through both loops.
  • Repeat this at the sides or where shaping is needed to create a more fitted waist.
• Increasing for Skirt Flare:
  • To create a flared skirt, use inc (increase): Work 2 sc (or 2 dc for a lacy effect) in the same st.
  • You can add increases at regular intervals around the skirt portion to create a flared effect.

Skirt Portion:

• Once the bodice is complete, sl st to join the last row and continue working in the round for the skirt.
• Ch 1, and work sc or continue the scallop pattern in the round for the skirt.
• Add inc where necessary to allow the skirt to flare out.
• Continue in the round until the skirt reaches your desired length.

Finishing the Dress:

• Shoulder Straps:
  • Ch for the desired length of the strap.
    • For example, ch 20 for each strap (adjust based on your preference).
  • Sc across the chain for the strap length.
  • Attach the straps to the dress body using sl st or sew in place with a darning needle.
• Belt:
  • Ch 10 (or adjust based on your waist size), then work sc across for the desired width of the belt.
  • Attach the belt to the waistline using sl st or sew it in place.

Final Touches:

• Weave in all loose ends with a darning needle.
• Block your dress to shape it, particularly around the scallops and hem.
• Optionally, add a decorative border along the hem using sc, dc, or even another round of scallops for extra detail.

Your Summer Scallop Crochet Dress Pattern is complete! Happy crocheting!