Ivy Crochet Dress Free Pattern That Fits Like A Dreamy Fit Outfit

The Ivy Dress crochet pattern is a stylish, customizable project perfect for warm-weather wardrobes or special occasions. With its flattering, body-hugging design and alternating color accents, this pattern walks you through everything from foundation stitches to finishing touches like slits, straps, and even waist-cinching options.

Crochet Ivy Dress

Designed to suit all skill levels, it offers multiple ways to modify the fit—whether you want a strapless version, a side slit for flair, or even added elastic for comfort. This pattern is not only beginner-friendly but also incredibly versatile, letting you tailor the length, color palette, and extras to match your unique style.

Foundation Round

• Begin with a Foundation Double Crochet (FDC) until the total stitch count fits your bust circumference in multiples of 3
• Slip stitch to join

Row 2: Single Crochet and Chain Two (Accent Color)

• Change to accent color and turn
• *Single crochet into the first stitch
• Chain 2
• Skip 3 single crochet stitches*
• Repeat from * to * around
• Slip stitch to join

Double Crochet (Main Color)

• Change to main color
• Chain 3 (counts as DC) and turn
• Make 3 double crochets into each chain 2 space
• Repeat around
• Slip stitch to join

Row 4: Single Crochet and Chain Two (Accent Color)

• Change to accent color and turn
• *Single crochet between chain 3 and last stitch
• Chain 2
• Single crochet between each set of 3 double crochets*
• Repeat around
• Slip stitch to join

Repeat Pattern Rows

• Continue alternating Row 3 and Row 4 until reaching desired dress length
• End on a single crochet row

Hip Increases (Optional)

• Mark the sides where you want to add increases
• In marked chain 2 spaces, make 6 double crochets instead of 3
• In the next accent row, single crochet into the middle of the 6 double crochets

Creating a Slit (Optional)

• Mark where the slit will begin
• Work in rows instead of rounds from this point

Slit Row: Single Crochet (Accent Color)

• Attach accent yarn
• *Single crochet into marked stitch and space
• Chain 2
• Skip 3 double crochets
• Single crochet into the next space*
• Repeat

Double Crochet (Main Color)

• Attach main color yarn
• Chain 3 and turn
• *Work 3 double crochets into every chain 2 space
• Double crochet into last single crochet stitch*

Slit Row: Single Crochet (Accent Color)

• Turn and attach accent color
• *Single crochet into first stitch and space
• Chain 2
• Skip 3 double crochets
• Repeat*

Repeat Slit Rows

• Alternate slit double crochet and single crochet rows
• Continue until desired slit length
• End on a double crochet row

Border for Slit (Accent Color)

• Attach accent yarn
• *Single crochet around the slit edges
• Chain 1 and single crochet again at corners
• Work 2 single crochets into side of double crochet rows
• Work 1 single crochet into side of single crochet rows*
• Slip stitch to join

Strapless Dress Elastic (Optional)

• Prepare elastic thread
• Close gap at top of FDC round
• Attach accent yarn and single crochet around the top, enclosing the elastic

Making Straps (Optional)

• Mark desired strap positions
• Attach accent yarn
• *Single crochet into stitch and space
• Chain 2
• Skip 3 double crochets
• Single crochet into next space and stitch*

Strap Row: Double Crochet (Main Color)

• Change to main color
• Chain 3 and turn
• *Make 3 double crochets into chain 2 space
• Double crochet into last single crochet*
• Change to accent color before finishing

Strap Row: Single Crochet (Accent Color)

• Turn and use accent yarn
• *Single crochet into stitch and space
• Chain 2
• Skip 3 double crochets
• Repeat*
• Change to main color before finishing

Repeat Strap Rows

• Continue alternating double and single crochet rows
• End on a double crochet row when strap reaches desired length

Joining the Strap to the Back

• Fold the strap to align with back marker
• With accent color:
• *Single crochet into stitch before the 3DC
• Single crochet into the space
• Slip stitch into first double crochet
• Chain 1, skip 1, slip stitch into third DC
• Single crochet into next space and stitch*
• Fasten off

Single Crochet Border Around Strap and Neckline

• From second strap, chain 1
• *Work 2 single crochets into side of double crochet rows
• Work 1 into single crochet rows
• Continue along top of the dress*
• Slip stitch to join

Tightening the Waist (Optional)

• Use a ribbon
• Slide ends through the back side of dress to cinch the waist as desired