Easy To Make & Gorgeous Crochet Granny Square Dress Pattern For Fashionable Dresses

Making a crochet granny square dress is like piecing together a puzzle full of color and texture. It's all about connecting these cozy squares that you've made with your own hands, each one adding to a beautiful and unique garment. This dress stands out because it's personalized made by you, for you and it showcases a lovely mix of traditional technique with modern style.

Crochet Granny Square Dress

Materials Needed:

Crochet hook:

• 3.25 mm for the dress described, although hook sizes 5 mm (for 4 weight yarn) and 3 mm to 4.5 mm (for double knit yarn) were also mentioned.

Yarn:

• The yarn type varies based on the prototype and final version.
• For the prototype, Aran weight (4 weight) cotton yarn was used, and for the tutorial version, a thinner double knit (3 weight or DK) yarn was suggested.
• The specific yarn used in the tutorial is Viola Cotton Mix (85% cotton, 15% polyester, 200m per 100g ball).

Yarn needle and scissors.

Making the Basic Square (the most important square):

Create a Slip Knot and Chain 5:

• Start by making a slip knot and then chaining 5 stitches. Join to the first chain with a slip stitch to form a ring.

First Round of Treble Crochets:

• Chain 4 (which counts as your first treble crochet). Inside the ring, work 4 more treble crochets (5 trebles in total including the chain 4). Chain 2 for the corner.

Completing the Square:

• Repeat the pattern of 5 treble crochets and 2 chain stitches for each corner of the square until you have four sides, joining with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain 4.

Subsequent Rounds:

• For larger squares, continue adding rounds by starting each new round in any corner space, chaining 4 as the first treble, then following the pattern of 5 treble crochets per side and 2 chains for each corner. Make sure to have a 1-chain space between clusters along the sides in subsequent rounds.

Final Round (Binding Color):

• The last round of trebles is worked in a contrasting or binding color. This stabilizes the squares and adds a finishing touch before joining them.

Assembling the Dress:

Lay Out the Design:

• Arrange the squares based on the desired size and style of the dress (all squares should be with the right side facing up for alignment).

Joining Squares:

• Use a single crochet stitch through both layers of squares (wrong sides together) to join them, ensuring the patterns align correctly. This creates a sturdy and less visible join.

Creating the Dress Panels:

• Work from the bottom up, joining squares to form the front and back panels of the dress. Pay attention to the neckline and armholes, adjusting the number of squares as needed for your size and desired fit.

Armholes and Neckline:

• Specific adjustments based on body type (apple vs. pear shape) were mentioned, affecting how the dress will fit around the shoulders and hips.

Finishing Touches:

• Add extra squares or rows at the bottom if needed for length, followed by fringe or another decorative edge if desired. You may also add a row of single crochet around the neckline and armholes to reinforce and define these areas.

Tips:

Sizing:

• Adjust the size of your squares according to the size of the dress you want. The prototype square size guides the overall fit.

Yarn and Hook:

• The choice of yarn and the hook size significantly impact the size of the squares and thus the size of the dress. Be consistent in your tension for accurate sizing.

Adjustment for Stretch:

• If the dress stretches after wearing or washing, you can shorten it by removing rows from the bottom and reattaching the fringe or edging.

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