3 patterns
Crochet Dress Patterns
Crochet dress patterns range from beach cover-ups and sundresses to maxi dresses and children's party dresses. Because dresses are large and heavy, lightweight cotton, linen, or bamboo yarn is essential to prevent stretching. Many designs are lined or worn over a slip, and skirts are often worked top-down so the length can be adjusted.
By the crochetpatterns.io editorial team · Updated · Editorial policy
Crochet Dress for Child (1888): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Advanced
- Yarn weight
- Fine (#2)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
Free preview · in bundle
Flowery Border Crochet Dress: vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Advanced
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- 230 yd
Free preview · in bundle
For Elegance Irish Crochet Dress (1969): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Advanced
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 6 mm hook
- Yardage
- 230 yd
Free preview · in bundle
More clothing patterns
Child’s Scalloped Skirt (1915): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 3.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
Free preview · in bundle
Crocheted Jacket (1918): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Light (#3)
- Hook size
- 4 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
Free preview · in bundle
Eight-square granny square vest
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- 800 yd
Free pattern
Ladies' Sleeveless Jacket or Hug-Me-Tight (1918): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Light (#3)
- Hook size
- 4 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
Free preview · in bundle
Nightingale Bed Jacket in Double Crochet Groups (1908): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Light (#3)
- Hook size
- 4 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
Free preview · in bundle
Silk Trimming for Dress or Waist (1915): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 1.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
Free preview · in bundle
Woman’s Nightingale Bed Jacket (1915): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Fine (#2)
- Hook size
- 4 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
Free preview · in bundle
Boldly Banded Man's Crochet Jacket: vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 6 mm hook
- Yardage
- 230 yd
Free preview · in bundle
Do crochet dresses stretch when worn?
Crochet dresses can lengthen because the weight of the yarn pulls the fabric downward, especially with cotton. Choose a lightweight yarn, use denser stitches at the top, try the dress on as you go, and dry it flat.
Frequently asked questions
How much yarn does a crochet dress use?
Adult dresses often need 1,200–2,500 yards of fine or DK yarn, depending on length and size.
Should a crochet dress be lined?
Open-stitch dresses are usually lined or worn over a slip for coverage.