Crochet Coquette Top & Dress Tutorial Pattern

Follow this easy crochet coquette top & dress tutorial, a charming project that blends style and craftsmanship.

Perfect for crocheters at various levels, this guide takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a versatile piece that can be styled as a chic top or an elegant dress.

Crochet Coquette Top & Dress Tutorial Pattern

Utilizing basic crochet techniques and some easy-to-find materials like yarn, a crochet hook, and a few other tools, you'll learn how to construct a garment that's not only beautiful but also uniquely yours.

Whether you're aiming to enhance your crochet skills or seeking a new handmade addition to your wardrobe, this tutorial promises a rewarding and enjoyable crafting experience.

Materials Needed:

Yarn: Approx. 435g for the dress, 1 and 2 skeins for the top (MIL cotton or stretchable yarn recommended)
Hook: 5mm
Markers
Needle
Scissors
Tape measure

Pattern Instructions:

Top Part:

Start with a Chain:

Make a chain of air loops. The number of loops can vary; for the waist area, consider making fewer loops as it stretches (e.g., 23 or 26).

First Row (Double Crochet):

Yarn over, insert the hook into the fourth loop from the hook (the one on the hook doesn't count), pull the yarn out, and make a double crochet. Continue double crocheting until the end of the chain. Note: The first row may look short, but it will stretch significantly.

Straight Edge:

Turn the work. You can crochet through the loops under the braid for a consistent pattern or through the front or back loop as preferred.

Continue Building the Top:

Keep crocheting until the piece wraps around your chest comfortably. The number of rows should be an even number. (E.g., 38 rows were made in the tutorial for a good fit.)

Joining Edges:

Join the edges with slip stitches. Make one chain and turn your work. Insert the hook into the first single crochet and make a slip stitch. Continue until the edge is fully joined.

Adding Straps:

Try on the top and mark where you want the straps with markers. Follow the method for crocheting straps by making a chain and single crochets until you reach the desired length, then sew them onto the top.

Transition to Dress:

Skirt Part:

Start by inserting the hook into the row near the seam, make three double crochets into the same space, and continue making three double crochets into each row around. This process creates the skirt's first row.

Increases:

To widen the skirt gradually, incorporate increases in specified rows (every 6th stitch, then every 7th, etc., depending on the desired fullness and length of the skirt).

Concave/Convex Double Crochets:

Alternate between concave and convex double crochets to create a textured pattern for the skirt. Concave double crochets are made by inserting the hook from behind the stitch, and convex double crochets are made similarly but from the front side in specified rows.