Crochet Elegant Lace Maxi Dress Free Pattern

Materials

• Cotton yarn, DK weight, 1000-1500 yards
• Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm) = 16 sts x 12 rows in lace pattern

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sk: skip

Instructions

Bodice

Cup (Make 2):

1. Row 1: Ch 16. Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across. (13 dc)
2. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn. Dc in each st across. Ch 3, turn.
3. Rows 3-6: Repeat Row 2.
4. Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, repeat across to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts.
5. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Joining the Cups

1. Lay the two cups side by side, overlapping 2 sts on each side.
2. Row 1: Join yarn at the bottom corner of one cup, ch 1, sc across the bottom edges of both cups to join together.

Straps

1. Row 1: At the top edge of one cup, attach yarn and ch 4, dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, repeat to end of row, finishing with dc in last st.
2. Repeat for the other side.

Skirt

Rounds:

1. Round 1: With RS facing, attach yarn at underarm, ch 3, dc evenly around the edge of both cups. Join with sl st to first dc.
2. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each dc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
3. Round 3-10: Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join with sl st.
4. Round 11: Begin lace pattern: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), sk 1 st, dc in next st, repeat to end. Join with sl st.
5. Repeat rounds to desired length, alternating between solid dc and lace pattern rows for a total of 10-12 patterns.

Finishing

1. Fasten off, weave in all ends.
2. Block dress to measurements to enhance lace detail.

Your Crochet Elegant Lace Maxi Dress is ready to be worn and flaunted!