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Ruffle dress
Sizes 2-8
Designed by Annastasia Cruz
Level: Easy (advanced beginner to
intermediate)
Materials:
-light worsted weight yarn #4
(simply soft)
12 oz main color
5 oz contrasting color
-G hook
-yarn needle
Gauge 16 dc sts=4” 8 rows=4”
Size changes are as follows
2(3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished chest measurements 19”(20”,
21”, 22”, 23”, 24”, 25”)
Stitches used; chain (ch), slip stitch
(slst), single crochet (sc), half double
crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc)
Other special instructions
Working in the back loops only; when
working in a stitch, normally hook is
inserted into 2 loops on a
stitch, working through the front loop or back loop only simply means that hook will be inserted
into front (closest loop to you) or back (farthest loop from you) only and the remaining loop left
unworked to be used later.
Note: Dress is worked in the round from the top down starting at the chest then making the
skirt. Bodice ruffle will be made separately then attached in finishing rnd along with straps.
Bodice
(foundation chain) Ch 76(80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100)
Slst to 1st ch being careful to not twist
Rnd 1)ch 1, hdc in same ch and each ch around slst to top of 1st hdc
Rnds 2-12(15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30) ch 1, hdc in each st around, slst to top of 1st hdc
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Skirt increasing
Sizes 2&3 work rnds 1-4 only
Sizes 4&5 work rnds 1-7 only
Sizes 6&7 work rnds 1-10 only
Size 8 work rnds 1-13
Rnd 1) ch 2 (dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc in
next 1(0, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; 91(96, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120)
Rnds 2&3) ch 2, dc in each dc around, slst to top of 1st dc
Rnd 4) ch 2 (dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc in
next 1(0, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; 106(112, 116, 122, 129, 34, 140)
Rnds 5&6) repeat rnds 2&3
Rnd 7) ch 2 (dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc in
next -(-, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; --(--, 132, 139, 149, 153, 160)
Rnds 8&9) repeat rnds 2&3
Rnd 10) ch 2 (dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc
in next -(-, -, -, 2, 1, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; --(--, --, --, 167, 172, 180)
Rnds 11&12) repeat rnds 2&3
Rnd 13) ch 2 (dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc
in next -(-, -, -, -, -, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; --(--, --, --, ---, ---, 200)
Ruffle prep
(continue all sizes here)
Next 5 rnds) ch 2, dc in same st and each st around, slst to top of 1st dc
Rnd 1)ch 2 working in back loops only dc in each dc around, slst to 1st dc
Rnds 2-4) ch 2, dc in each dc around
Repeat rnds 1-4; 2 more times (finish off)
Bottom ruffle
Change to color 2
Attach yarn in any st around with a slst
Rnd 1) ch 2 dc in same st, (2dc in next st, dc in next st) repeat around
Rnds 2&3) repeat rnd 1
3
Rnd 4) ch 2 (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around, slst to top (finish off)
Middle ruffle
Use main color
Attach yarn with slst in any free loop on middle row
Rnd 1) ch 2 (dc in next st, 2dc in next st) repeat around slst to 1st dc
Rnd 2) repeat rnd 1
Rnd 3) ch 2 dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat around, slst to 1st dc
Rnd 4) ch 2 dc in same st and next 2 sts (2dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, repeat around, slst to 1st
dc (finish off)
Top Ruffle
Use color 2
Attach yarn with slst in any free loop of top row
Repeat same as middle ruffle
Bodice ruffle
Using color 2
Ch 76(80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100)
Slst to 1st ch being careful to not twist
Rnd 1) ch 2, dc in same ch (2dc in next ch, dc in next ch) repeat around, slst to 1st dc
Rnd 2) repeat rnd 1
Rnd 3) ch 2, dc in same st (2dc in next st, dc in next 2sts) repeat around, slst to 1st dc
Finish off
Trim, Straps, Attaching ruffle
(Working in original ch sts on bodice) Hold ruffle against the right side of bodice, lining the
original ch sts together and worked as if they are one (if the instructions say to do a sc in a st,
insert hook in ch of ruffle and ch of bodice) using color 1, join yarn in any st, sc in next 8(9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14) sts, ch 50, turn, slst in each ch across (sc in next 19(20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25) sts, ch
50, turn, slst in each ch across) repeat 3 times, sc in next 11 sts, slst to 1st sc, finish off.
Sew in all ends
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Scrappy Granny Dress
Great for left over bits of yarn
Sizes 2-8
Designed by Annastasia Cruz
Level: Easy (advanced beginner to intermediate)
Materials:
-light worsted weight yarn #4 (simply soft)
Main color 10oz
1 to 1.5oz each of 4-6 other colors
-G hook
-yarn needle
Gauge 16 dc sts=4” 8 rows=4”
Size changes are as follows
2(3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished chest measurements 19”(20”, 21”, 22”, 23”,
24”, 25”)
Stitches used; chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), single
crochet (sc), double crochet (dc)
Note: Dress is worked making 2 granny squares first, connecting them together with solid
black on the sides, and then working the skirt in the round. Finally the straps are added last.
Granny square, make 2
(Finish off and change colors for each rnd, which color, used when, doesn’t matter, have fun,
get creative)
(foundation chain)ch 4, slst to form ring
Rnd 1) ch 3 2dc in ring (ch 3, 3dc in ring )3 times, ch 3, slst to top of ch 3
Rnd 2) ch 3, 2dc in ch 3 space, ch 3, 3dc in same space (skip to next ch 3 space, in next space
work 3dc, ch 3, 3dc) repeat between ( ) 2 more times, slst to top of ch 3
Rnd 3) ch 3, 2dc in ch 3 space, ch 3, 3dc in same space (work 3dc between 2 sets of 3dc, in next
corner work 3dc, ch 3, 3dc) repeat between ( ) 2 more times. Work 3dc between next 2 sets of
3dc, slst to top of ch 3.
Rnds 4-6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) ch 3, 2dc in ch 3 space, ch 3, 3dc in same ch 3 space, work 3dc
between each set of 3dc and work 3dc, ch 3, 3dc in each corner
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Sides (main color)
Row 1) working in one side of granny square, attach yarn in ch 3 space, ch 3, dc in same space,
dc in each dc across, 2dc in next ch 3 space
Rows 2-4(5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4) ch 2, turn, dc in each dc across
After last row, finish off (note: the sides of the granny square tends to crochet up tighter than the square, if you
notice that the sides seem to be tighter (smaller) than the square feel free to add more dc sts)
Repeat side on 2nd square
-Whip stitch granny square pieces so that you have a solid side between each square and it is a
tube
-Working at one end of tube, and with main color, join yarn in any st, ch 1, work 76 (80, 84, 88,
92, 96, 100) sc evenly around, slst in 1st sc
Skirt increasing
Rnd 1) ch 2 (dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc in
next 1(0, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; 91(96, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120)
Rnds 2&3) ch 2, dc in each dc around, slst to top of 1st dc
Rnd 4) ch 2 (dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc in
next 1(0, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; 106(112, 116, 122, 129, 34, 140)
Rnds 5&6) repeat rnds 2&3
Rnd 7) ch 2 (dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc in
next -(-, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; --(--, 132, 139, 149, 153, 160)
Rnds 8&9) repeat rnds 2&3
Rnd 10) ch 2 (dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc
in next -(-, -, -, 2, 1, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; --(--, --, --, 167, 172, 180)
Rnds 11&12) repeat rnds 2&3
Rnd 13) ch 2 (dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc
in next -(-, -, -, -, -, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; --(--, --, --, ---, ---, 200)
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(continue all sizes here)
Next 5 rnds) ch 2, dc in same st and each st around, slst to top of 1st dc
Note: in the last rnd increase 2(1, 0, 2, 1, 2, 1) sts randomly. This is very important in order to
get the pattern to work
Pattern on skirt
When working the next few rnds, finish off one color and add another, which color you use
when doesn’t matter but it looks nicer if there is some kind of pattern to it
Ch 3, work 2dc in same st, (skip next 2 sts, 3dc in next st) repeat around, skip next 2 sts, slst to
top of ch 3
Rnds 2-14 (do less if a shorter dress is desired, more for a longer dress)
Attach yarn in any space between 2 sets of 3dc, ch 3, 2dc in same space, work 3dc in each space
between 2 sets of 3dc around, slst to top of ch 3
Trim and straps
Working in top of bodice
Rnd 1) Using main color, join yarn in same st as original slst on foundation chain, ch 1,
working in dc, ch, and dc posts work 76(80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100) sc evenly around, slst to top of
1st sc.
Rnd 2) Ch 1, sc in next 8(9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) sts, ch 50, turn, slst in each ch across (sc in next
19(20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25) sts, ch 50, turn, slst in each ch across) repeat 3 times, sc in next 11 sts,
slst to 1st sc, finish off.
Sew in all ends
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ZigZag Dress
Sizes 2-8
Designed by Annastasia Cruz
Level: Easy (advanced beginner to intermediate)
Materials:
-light worsted weight yarn #4 (simply soft)
Color 1 10oz
Color 2 1.5oz
Color 3 1.5oz
-G hook
-yarn needle
Gauge 16 dc sts=4” 8 rows=4”
Size changes are as follows
2(3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Finished chest measurements 19”(20”, 21”, 22”,
23”, 24”, 25”)
Stitches used; chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), single
crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double
crochet (dc)
Note: Dress is worked in the round from the top down starting at the chest then making the
skirt. Bodice ruffle will then be added to the top of the bodice in free loops from ch then the
finishing trim and straps will be added last.
Bodice
Using color 1
(foundation chain) Ch 76(80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100)
Slst to 1st ch being careful to not twist
Rnd 2) ch 1, hdc in same ch and each ch around slst to top of 1st hdc
Rnds 2-12(15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30) ch 1, hdc in each st around, slst to top of 1st hdc
Skirt increasing
Rnd 1) ch 2 (dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc in
next 1(0, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; 91(96, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120)
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Rnds 2&3) ch 2, dc in each dc around, slst to top of 1st dc
Rnd 4) ch 2 (dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc in
next 1(0, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; 106(112, 116, 122, 129, 34, 140)
Rnds 5&6) repeat rnds 2&3
Rnd 7) ch 2 (dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc in
next -(-, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; --(--, 132, 139, 149, 153, 160)
Rnds 8&9) repeat rnds 2&3
Rnd 10) ch 2 (dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc
in next -(-, -, -, 2, 1, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; --(--, --, --, 167, 172, 180)
Rnds 11&12) repeat rnds 2&3
Rnd 13) ch 2 (dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next st) repeat 14 (15, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times, dc
in next -(-, -, -, -, -, 0) sts, slst to top of 1st dc (Total dc; --(--, --, --, ---, ---, 200)
(continue all sizes here)
Next 4 rnds
-Ch 2, dc in each dc around, slst to 1st dc
-Increasing rnd (dc in each dc around except increase 4(8, 8, 1, 6, 8, 0) sts evenly around. This
is very important in order to get the pattern to work
ZigZags
Dc dec- (yo insert hook in next st, yo pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times (2 times if it says
over next 2 sts) yo and pull through all loops on hook.
Rnd 1) ch 1, sc in same st and next 2 sts (hdc in next 2, dc in next 3, hdc in next 2, sc in next 3)
repeat around ending hdc in next 2sts, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, slst to 1st sc. Finish off
Rnd 2) Using color 2, join yarn in 1st sc of any group of 3 sc sts. Ch 2 work dc dec over next 2
sts *dc in next 3 sts, in next st work (dc, ch 2, dc) dc in next 3 sts, work dc dec over next 3 sts*
repeat between * * ending dc in next 3 sts (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, dc in next 3 sts, slst to 1st
dec, finish off.
Rnd 3) using color 3, join yarn in st before any dc dec of previous rnd Ch 2 work dc dec over
next 2 sts *dc in next 3 sts, in next st work (dc, ch 2, dc) dc in next 3 sts, work dc dec over next
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3 sts* repeat between * * ending dc in next 3 sts (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, dc in next 3 sts, slst to
1st dec, finish off.
Repeat rnd 2 for the next 9 rnds (total of 13 rnds) changing colors for each rnd as follows
Rnds 1, 4, 7, 10, 13 in color 1
Rnds 2, 5, 8, 11 in color 2
Rnds 3, 6, 9, 12 in color 3
Finish off
Top zigzag ruffle
Using main color, working in free loops of foundation chain, join yarn in same ch as slst, ch 1
*sc in next ch, ch 7 skip next 6 or 7 sts, sc in next st* (ch7 loop made); work 10(10, 11, 11, 12,
12, 13) ch 7 loops evenly around (note: some spaces will have more sts in-between each st than
others) slst to 1st sc
Rnd 1) slst in next 2 ch * in next ch 7 space work (4dc, ch 2, 4dc) dc dec (yo insert hook in ch 7
space, yo pull through 2 loops on hook, yo insert hook in sc, yo pull through 2 loops on hook,
yo insert hook in next ch 7 space yo pull through 2 loops on hook, yo and pull through all loops
on hook)* re peat between * * around, slst to top of 1st dc, finish off
2&3) work same as zigzag pattern on skirt,
rnd 2 use color 3,
rnd 3 use color 2
This diagram may help some
Finishing, trim and straps
Working in free loops of foundation chain on bodice including in ch sts that have sc from
zigzag ruffle
1) Ch 1, sc in next 8(9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) sts, ch 50, turn, slst in each ch across (sc in next
19(20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25) sts, ch 50, turn, slst in each ch across) repeat 3 times, sc in next 11 sts,
slst to 1st sc, finish off.
Sew in all ends
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Pattern stitch diagrams
These diagrams are here to hopefully help on stitch placement
For granny square dress
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For ZigZag dress
Bottom skirt pattern
Bodice ruffle
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Do not duplicate or distribute in any way.
A limited number can be made to sell.
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