The Cold Shoulder Crochet Dress is a relaxed, freehand style design that lets you shape the dress to your own body without strict sizing rules. This pattern creates a flattering silhouette by pairing a loose, airy top with a more fitted lower section, giving you both comfort and style.
Crochet Cold Shoulder Dress
The cold shoulder openings add a modern, trendy touch, while the adjustable length and width make it easy to customize for everyday wear, vacations, or special occasions. Whether you prefer a short dress or a longer flowy version, this pattern adapts beautifully to your personal style.
Materials
- Yarn approximately 720 yards
- Crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Pins for fitting
Upper Panels Make 2
- Create a slip knot and chain from shoulder to hips, keeping the chain loose for drape
- Skip two chains and half double crochet into the third chain, then half double crochet across
- Chain three and turn, skip two stitches, place two double crochets into the third stitch, skip one stitch and repeat across, ending with one double crochet in the last stitch
- Chain three and turn, place one double crochet between the starting chain and first cluster, then place two double crochets between each cluster across
- Repeat the last two rows until you have 34 rows or until the panel is 2 to 4 inches wider than your shoulder width
- Make a second identical panel following the same steps
Assembly
- Place panels together and slip stitch the top edges from the outer corners toward the neck, leaving a wide opening for the cold shoulder
- Slip stitch the side seams starting from the bottom and working upward about 6 inches, leaving armholes open
Bottom Portion
- Chain the circumference of the widest part of your hips, pulling slightly tight for a snug fit
- Join the chain into a circle with a slip stitch and half double crochet into each stitch around
- Work the cluster pattern in rounds by placing two double crochets in one stitch, skipping one stitch, and repeating
- Continue until the bottom section reaches your desired length
- Slip stitch to join, chain one, and fasten off
Final Connection and Border
- Turn the top portion inside out and place the bottom portion inside, aligning with stitch markers
- Single crochet through both layers to join, occasionally skipping loops on the top portion if needed
- Attach yarn to the neckline, chain two, and place two half double crochets into the side of each row around the neckline
- Weave in all loose ends and finish
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