When I first started crocheting, I thought the only clothes you could make were cozy things like scarves and sweaters. It turns out you can actually make many kinds of clothes, and one of my favorites is dresses!
Dresses are super versatile: they come in tons of styles and can be worn year-round! Summery dresses can be worn in fall or spring with the addition of a cardigan or leggings, and cozy winter sweater dresses are perfect for chilly days during other seasons, too. For this round-up, I’ve collected patterns for every season, plus dresses you can use as swimsuit cover-ups in the summer, and even dresses in kids’ sizes.
Before you start, make sure you’re comfortable with gauge swatches—you wouldn’t want to finish your dress just to find out it doesn’t fit! Also, you might want to pick up a slip, as crochet projects often have small spaces between stitches, and some dresses have larger gaps than others, or even have purposefully lacy skirts. Slips are also a great way to turn lacy summer dresses and swim cover-ups into outfits you can wear year-round!
Whether you’ve crocheted clothes before or are new to apparel, you’ll find the perfect project in this round-up!
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1. Golden Hour Sun Dress
This sun dress has the most gorgeous lace-like accents that make it perfect for summer. If you want your dress to look like the designer’s, pick up Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn in the shade “Camel.” The designer has also provided tons of other yarn options, including super-soft ones, so you can pick whichever worsted-weight yarn is your favorite.
The pattern includes sizes XS through 5XL, and uses only easy stitches plus a double-crochet decrease. Because this is a pretty large project that will take both time and concentration, I recommend it if you’re an intermediate beginner who already has a few crochet projects under your belt!
2. Summer Scallop Crochet Dress
This dress is stunning and lightweight, the perfect summer outfit. You can make it with the braided rope belt for a fitted look, or without the belt for a more flowy style. You’ll need cotton sport-weight yarn and knowledge of easy stitches. The pattern even includes a video tutorial, so it’s great for beginners. The instructions include sizes XS through 3XL, so you’ll be able to find your perfect fit.
3. Boho Women’s Crochet Dress
This dress, made with sport-weight yarn, is a great choice for both summer and fall: in the summer, just add a slip under the fun, lace-like skirt, and in the fall, pull on your favorite cozy leggings. The pattern includes both kids’ and adult sizes, from 2T through 5XL. The pattern calls for some slightly complex stitches, but there’s a video tutorial to guide you, so this is a perfect project if you’re ready to learn new skills.
4. Strawberry Dress
This crochet dress is a lovely nod to Lirika Matoshi’s strawberry midi dress that went viral on TikTok a few years ago, and it’s a great option if you’d rather not drop 500 dollars on that dress! Plus, the crochet version is super customizable: you can make it any length you want, and even change up the colors or use different fruit appliques! You’ll need DK-weight yarn and knowledge of simple stitches plus knowledge of how to do increases and decreases using half-double and double crochet.
5. Handmade Summer Crochet Dress
This is a beautiful summery dress that features my favorite notion—buttons! It’s very customizable because you can choose any yarn color and any of your favorite buttons, and you can make it whatever length you prefer. The pattern comes in sizes XS through 2XL, and you’ll need fingering-weight yarn plus knowledge of basic stitches and the shell stitch. The shell stitch is very easy to learn—just crochet 5dc in the same stitch—and it adds a lovely motif to the dress.
6. Dragonfly Summer Dress
This pattern is a fun one because it can be made as either a halter top or as a full dress. And the dragonfly motif in the middle is absolutely stunning! You’ll need DK yarn and knowledge of easy stitches plus the V-stitch, which is quite simple: double crochet into the stitch, then make 1 chain, then do another double crochet in the same stitch. Plus, there’s a video tutorial, so this is a good beginner-friendly pattern.
7. Crochet Enchanted Sun Dress
This dress, with its color gradient and pleated skirt, would be perfect for a sunny spring or summer day! The pattern calls for sport-weight yarn and simple stitches plus two variations of the V-stitch: the regular V-stitch and the 2dc V-stitch. Both are described in the pattern, so this is a good pattern for beginners who are looking to expand their skillset. The pattern is written for size large.
8. Audrey Crochet Dress
This gorgeous, vintage-looking dress is great for spring, summer, or fall! It’s a wonderful beginner project because it’s made as one piece and only uses simple stitches. Plus, it’s super customizable: you can choose whether to include the belt, and the pattern includes sizes XS through 3XL with lots of alteration instructions so it’ll fit you perfectly. Just pick out your favorite aran/worsted yarn and you’ll be ready to get started!
9. Simple Collar Dress
Looking for a simple dress? This is the pattern for you! It’s easy to make and only uses chain, single crochet, and half double crochet, yet the collar still adds a lovely pop of style. You’ll need light worsted yarn in your favorite color, and yarn with a gradient makes this dress look especially nice. The pattern includes sizes XS through 3XL.
10. Nori Dress
Another stunning gradient dress is the Nori Dress, which can be made in sizes small/medium through 2XL/3XL. This one uses fingering yarn and looks particularly good in ombre yarns like Scheepjes Whirl. The pattern only includes simple stitches, but you’ll need to be comfortable with alternating between skeins of yarn before you start this project.
11. Audrey Dress
This is a fun, fashionable dress that’s perfect for crocheters who enjoy making granny squares. You can use any combination of your favorite yarn colors, and the size is super adjustable. This is a great beginner pattern because you don’t need to worry about gauge: just keep crocheting the granny square until it’s big enough to fit, and then you can make the dress whatever length you prefer. This also means you can use whatever yarn size and hook size you like best!
12. Hepburn Sweater Dress
As we know, crochet dresses aren’t just for summer, and the Hepburn Sweater Dress is perfect for staying cozy during fall and winter. It even has pockets, and the striped pattern is super fun! You’ll need multicolor worsted yarn to achieve the striped effect. The pattern does call for a few complex stitches (foundation double crochet, extended double crochet, and front-post and back-post extended double crochet), so it’s best to save this project for once you have some experience with crocheting clothes.
13. The Heavenly Blue Dress
Here’s another cozy sweater dress, and this one features a warm turtleneck collar. You’ll need aran yarn plus knowledge of basic crochet stitches and how to work in the front and back posts of a stitch. The pattern is written for size XS/S but also includes directions for how to adjust sizing. Plus, there are lots of helpful progress photos!
14. DROPS Crocheted Dress
This sweater dress has a cozy turtleneck, a fun hem detail, and a button accent on the shoulder. It can be made in sizes small through 2XL, and you can use DROPS Karisma Superwash, which comes in a variety of beautiful colors, or any yarn of a similar weight. The pattern only calls for easy stitches, so it’s a good option for beginners with a few projects under their belts.
15. Summer Dress
This summer dress has a fun chevron skirt that can be made with any of your favorite colors! Plus it’s easy to crochet and uses simple stitches (though they’re given in UK terms, so here’s how to convert them to US terms if that’s your preference). Just pick up your favorite DK-weight yarn and you’ll be ready to start crafting!
16. Tweed Off-Shoulder Dress
This is a super-fun dress pattern thanks to the large off-the-shoulder collar with its bobble design. You’ll need weight 4 yarn and knowledge of some slightly complex stitches (triple crochet cluster, five-chain picot, and extended single crochet). Each of these stitches is explained in the pattern, so this is a good project for intermediate beginners who have some experience with making garments.
17. The Parisian Dress
This fashionable dress has a fun lacy skirt and cap sleeves. It’s perfect for a day of summer sightseeing! It uses DK-weight yarn and can be made in sizes small through 2XL. As long as you know basic stitches and can learn the easy V-stitch, you’ll be ready to make this dress!
18. Crochet Beach Cover Up
Do you have a beach vacation planned this summer? Or maybe you want to spend hot days by the pool? A crocheted cover-up is the perfect choice! Plus, if you want to wear any of the stunning cover-ups in this post as regular dresses, all you’ll need to do is add a slip.
This beach cover up has a gorgeous lacy design that’s achieved with sport-weight yarn and easy stitches. Just crochet the four panels, sew them together, and you’re ready to go!
19. Sea Breeze Cover Up
This cover up features a fun fringe detail for a flapper-like look. It’s perfect for the beach, or to wear over a slip for a night of dancing! You’ll need either fingering or sport weight yarn—the dress will look particularly good with an ombre yarn—and you can make the dress in any size from XS to 5XL. Plus, the pattern calls for only easy stitches!
20. Crochet Poncho Dress
This poncho dress is the perfect item of clothing all year round! In the summer, you can use it as a swimsuit cover-up, and during the chillier months, you can pair it with your favorite shirt and leggings to stay warm. It can be made in sizes S/M, L/XL, and 2XL/3XL. The best part is that it’s a beginner-friendly pattern!
21. Children’s Delaney Dress
It’s not just adults who want to look cute in a crocheted dress—for the rest of this round-up, we’ll be exploring kids’ dresses.
The Delaney children’s sweater dress is adorable, and it’s perfect for fall or winter. It’s made with sport-weight yarn and you can choose from sizes 2 through 10. It’s a good beginner pattern because it doesn’t require any sewing and uses easy stitches plus the herringbone double crochet stitch, for which both a written tutorial and a video tutorial are included.
22. Tulip Crochet Dress
This stunning kids’ dress can be made in sizes 12 months to size 8, and the integrated floral motif makes it perfect for spring and summer. You’ll need size 3 cotton yarn and knowledge of basic stitches plus the cluster stitch and double crochet decrease, which are both easy to learn.
23. Puff Stitch Crochet Toddler Dress
This dress, which can be made to fit kids from 12 to 24 months old, is so cute with its puff detailing, scalloped hem, and colorful stripes. You’ll need a size 4 yarn—either Caron x Pantone, which comes with 5 colors in a skein, or your favorite 5 colors of another similar yarn. Plus, it’s a very easy dress to make as long as you’re ready to learn the puff stitch!
24. Caron x Pantone Newborn Dress
Here’s another dress that uses Caron x Pantone yarn. You’ll need just 1 skein for this adorable newborn dress, which you can make in an hour or less! The pattern includes a video tutorial and only calls for easy stitches, so this is a great beginner project.
25. Rainbow Dress
This rainbow dress is super fun and can be made to fit kids ages 2 through 8. You’ll need aran yarn plus knowledge of easy stitches and foundation single crochet. And of course, you can follow the colors of the rainbow or choose your child’s favorite colors!
26. Simply Spring Crochet Baby Dress
This adorable baby dress is perfect for spring or summer! It can be made to fit newborns through 18-month-olds, and it’s a good beginner project because it works up quickly, uses simple stitches, and is very customizable: the sleeves, waistband, and bow are all optional.
27. Valerie’s Princess Dress
This is the perfect dress for when your kid wants to look like a princess! It’s great for Halloween, or for playing dress-up all year round. You’ll need worsted cotton yarn, and the dress is easy to make because it only uses basic stitches.
28. Vintage Toddler Dress
This is an elegant dress that’s a great choice for tea parties! You’ll need worsted-weight cotton yarn and knowledge of simple stitches plus the V-stitch, which is very easy to learn. There’s even a helpful video tutorial for the bodice!
29. Dandelion Tunic Dress
Last but not least is this stunning dress that’s great for any season. It has a fun, stylish collar and hem. You’ll need worsted-weight yarn plus knowledge of a few interesting stitches: foundation single crochet, foundation double crochet, and front-post double crochet. If you’re ready to branch out and learn new skills, definitely check out this pattern!
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