Granny Square Crochet Dress Pattern

Meet my new design – the Granny Square Crochet Dress, a project that has been waiting more than a year for its debut! Normally, my designs go from hook to release much faster, but this one has a special story.

It all started with some leftover yarn, which I used to crochet the squares. At first, I connected them with white yarn, but I wasn’t happy with how it turned out – it felt a bit cheap, and I lost my motivation. So, the project went into my stash, waiting for the right moment. And now, that moment has arrived! I switched the main color to a soft beige, and suddenly, this beautiful dress came to life!

But this design isn’t just about looks. Let’s be honest – nobody loves cutting yarn when joining squares, right? That’s why I included a “join-as-you-go” technique tutorial, where you won’t need to cut the yarn. I’ve always dreamed of writing this kind of tutorial, but I hesitated, worried I wouldn’t explain it clearly enough. Well, now I finally have the experience, and I’m so excited to share it with you!

So, when you get this pattern, you’re not only getting a stunning dress but also a step-by-step guide to mastering the join-as-you-go technique. This skill will help you to save yarn from cutting and make your projects easy to adjust or unravel for future creations!

Also, pay attention to the clever waist shaping. This dress naturally emphasizes your curves, and you won’t need to fiddle with half-squares to make it fit – I’ve made it super simple right in the pattern.

And don’t be intimidated by the 18-page tutorial! It’s packed with clear, detailed instructions, but once you grasp the concept, you won’t need to follow every step. Enjoy the process and happy crocheting! ✨

THE PATTERN IS WRITTEN USING AMERICAN ENGLISH CROCHET TERMS.

You will find the pattern here: EtsyShop, Raverly, Ribblr

MATERIALS:

Crochet Hook: 4 mm / US G/6 / UK 6

Yarn:

8/8 Cotton yarn:

1. Drops Paris, 100% Cotton/ 10 ply / aran / worsted weight / 50 g (1.75 oz) / 75 m (82 yds), col. 26 (beige) – 3 (4), 5, 5, 6, 7, 8 skeins.
2. Drops Paris, 100% Cotton/ 10 ply / aran / worsted weight / 50 g  (1.75 oz) / 75 m (82 yds), col. 33 (pink) – 1, (2), 2, 3, 4, 4, 5 skeins.
3. Drops Paris, 100% Cotton/ 10 ply / aran / worsted weight / 50 g (1.75 oz) / 75 m (82 yds), col. 35 (vanilla) – 1, (2), 2, 3, 4, 4, 5 skeins.
4. Drops Paris, 100% Cotton/ 10 ply / aran / worsted weight / 50 g (1.75 oz) / 75 m (82 yds), col. 103 (dark wash) – 1, (2), 2, 3, 4, 4, 5 skeins.
5. Drops Paris, 100% Cotton/ 10 ply / aran / worsted weight / 50 g (1.75 oz) / 75 m (82 yds), col. 100 (light wash) – 1, (2), 2, 3, 4, 4, 5 skeins.
6. Drops Love You 8/8 / 100% Cotton / 50 g (1.75 oz) / 85 m (82 yds) col. 14 (raspberry) – 1, (2), 2, 3, 4, 4, 5 skeins.

Stitches Used: Ch – chain, sl st – slip stitch, sc – single crochet, dc – double crochet, tc – triple crochet.

Buttons: 7 buttons (4 pink and 3 light blue), D = 2-3 cm (1 in)

Sizes:

S – width (hips) – 47 cm (18 1/2 in), width (waist+chest) – 42 cm (16 1/2 in), length (only squares) – 42 cm (16 1/2 in), full length – 57 cm (22 1/2 in).