Cherry Blossom Babydoll Summer Dress
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Written pattern and YouTube tutorial
This dress starts tight at the top and gets wider as you go down, with hidden pockets built into the sides that shape how it sits on your body. The stitch changes from structured double crochet to an open, airy cherry blossom pattern, so wear whatever feels comfortable underneath: shorts, a slip, or nothing at all. Advanced beginner level. Made to measure, so you build it around your body and decide when to stop. Includes full video tutorial.
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Rainbow Deluxe 8/4; Color: Dark Steel Blue (31); 100% Cotton; Yarn Weight: Super fine
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This is the yarn I used, but because this is a made-to-measure dress, you can work with any yarn. Yarn amounts will vary depending on your size.
- 450 g / 16 oz
- 1530 m / 1673 yd
Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape, and stitch markers
Hook(s)
Use the hook size recommended for your yarn. I recommend making a swatch first to test different hook sizes and find the fabric you prefer.
Not critical. This is a made-to-measure pattern, so you'll adjust the measurements based on your body.
You'll use your own body measurements to customize the fit.
This is a made-to-measure pattern. The instructions guide you through adjusting the size to fit your body.
- ch/s = chain/s
- CL ST – Cluster Stitch (double crochet three stitches together)
- dc = double crochet
- dc3tog = double crochet three stitches together
- fdc = foundation double crochet
- RS = right side
- sc = single crochet
- slst = slip stitch
- sp/s = space/s
- st/s = stitch/es
Cluster stitch (CL ST) - see Stitch key for full explanation.
Cherry blossom stitch - explained in the instructions
Foundation double crochet
- Step 1: Start with a slip knot, then chain 2. This ch 2 will act as the ch 2 you normally see at the beginning of rows of double crochet, it’s what gives you the height for the stitches, and in the case of the fdc, it acts as an anchor for your first stitch.
- Step 2: Next, turn your work so that you are looking at the back bumps of your chains. Yarn over, then insert your hook into the very first chain you made, and pull up a loop.
- Step 3: Chain 1. This creates the bottom chain of your fdc.
- Step 4: Next, yarn over and complete a double crochet as usual.
- Step 5: Yo, insert your hook under the bottom “V” of the ch 1 from the previous fdc, pull up a loop, and repeat Steps 3 and 4.
Repeat Step 5 for as many stitches as your pattern requires.
This pattern includes a full video tutorial linked on the front page for steps that are easier to show than tell.
You will make two panels, work the pockets, seam the sides and finish with the straps.
