Here’s one for the dreamers 🌾—the Desert Wind Dress is a breezy, boho-inspired crochet dress that’s as effortless as it looks. Designed for adventurous beginners and up, it’s a simple, satisfying make that flows beautifully with every step. I designed this one because my dress patterns are always a hit with you, and honestly, I get it—there’s something magical about crocheting your own dress.
Originally, I had plans to add a ruffle at the hem, but since the bottom of the dress is already quite wide, it didn’t feel right. So I pivoted and went for fringe trim instead (even though I had originally planned fringe for a summer top—oh well, here we are 😄). The fringe gives it a light, airy vibe that I absolutely love, and the relaxed sleeves ended up being a happy surprise too. I’d never designed sleeves quite like these before, but once I tried the dress on (with just one sleeve at first!), I was hooked.
This pattern is super beginner friendly—way easier than it looks—and perfect if you’re looking to make something wearable and wow-worthy.
Where to Purchase
Watch the Tutorial
Pattern Details
Difficulty
Easy
Materials
- Yarn: DROPS Loves You 7, 8/4 classic cotton, Yarn group A (sport weight), color 45 (bright sand)
- XS: 550g / 1870m (19.4 oz / 2045 yd)
- S: 600g / 2040m (21.2 oz / 2230 yd)
- M: 700g / 2380m (24.7 oz / 2600 yd)
- L: 800g / 2720m (28.2 oz / 2975 yd)
- XL: 950g / 3230m (33.5 oz / 3530 yd)
- 2XL: 1050g / 3570m (37 oz / 3900 yd)
- Hooks: 3 mm & 4 mm
- Thin elastic for added bust support
- Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape, stitch markers
Finished Measurements (cm)
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
Bust Circumference: 64 (74, 84, 94, 104, 115) cm / 25¼ (29¼, 33, 37, 41, 45¼) in
Body Circumference: 127 (147, 167, 188, 208, 229) cm / 50 (57¾, 65¾, 74, 82, 90¼) in
Length: 61 (61, 64, 64, 66, 66) cm / 24 (24, 25¼, 25¼, 26, 26) in
Sleeve Length: 23 (23, 25, 25, 28, 28) cm / 9 (9, 9¾, 9¾, 11, 11) in
The length measurement does not include the straps, because those are made to fit your needs; it measures only from just above the bust downward.
Gauge
Bust (3 mm hook):
21.5 sts x 11 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in (extended half double crochet)
Body & Sleeves (4 mm hook):
15 sts x 8 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in (extended half double crochet)
Stitch Key (US terminology)
- ch = chain
- ehdc = extended half double crochet
- ehdc blo = extended half double crochet back loop only
- sc = single crochet
- slst = slip stitch
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- yo = yarn over
- WS = wrong side
Specialty Stitch & Technique Key
Extended half double crochet
Yo, insert your hook, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through one loop, yo and pull through the remaining three loops.
Invisible join
Invisible join: pull the loop on the hook a little longer, remove the loop from the hook, insert the hook in the 2nd st from the back to front, take the loop through that st. Now continue on to the next round.
Notes
- This pattern includes a full video tutorial designed to clarify any techniques or steps that are better demonstrated visually than explained in writing.
- You’ll begin by crocheting the bust in joined rounds, then continue working the body downward, finishing with the section where the fringe is added. Next, you’ll crochet a round with thin elastic around the bust to add stretch. Finally, you’ll work the sleeves directly onto the body.
- The pattern includes instructions for customizing the dress length, sleeve length, and strap for the sleeve length to suit your fit and style.
- Slst to join on the bust and body is an invisible join.
- Ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch.
- To select your size, measure your bust circumference; it should be about 10 cm (4 in) smaller than the corresponding finished measurement listed in the Finished Measurements section for the intended fit.
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