Crochet Pattern- Pretty Spring Dress

Spring is finally here, and I for one could not wait! Spring makes me dream of sun, late evenings in the garden, barbecues, etc.

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your crochet projects with light, airy, and cheerful designs, and what better way to welcome the season than with a beautifully handcrafted dress? This Pretty Spring Dress Crochet Pattern is a must-have for any crocheter looking to create something charming, feminine, and perfect for warmer days. Whether you’re making it for a little one or adapting it for a special occasion, this pattern offers a delightful blend of texture and elegance. Pair it with a matching bonnet or cardigan, and you have an adorable handmade outfit that’s as fun to crochet as it is to wear. Ready to get started? Keep reading for all the details!

To get ready for all the joys of spring, I believe we all need a new dress, right? Why not make it yourself for once? This is the full pattern for my Pretty Spring Dress. It’s very easy to make. The top is made by 2 rectangles and the skirt part is crocheted in the round from there. No increases or decreases, fancy stitch count or anything complicated here. Grab the free crochet pattern here.

Laura Set – Summer Skirt and Top Pattern

Crochet Your Way to Summer Chic with this Vibrant Bag Pattern

Cozy Summer Cocoon Cardi

If you love colourful granny squares, vintage-inspired crochet and anything designed by Lori Holt, the new Granny Square Along Crochet Book deserves a spot on your wish list.

This is Lori Holt’s first crochet book, inspired by the granny squares her grandmother taught her to make. Inside are 13 creative granny square crochet projects, all presented in Lori’s wonderfully cheerful, scrappy style. Expect plenty of colourful cushions, bags, blankets and useful accessories that make the most of those little squares we can never resist making.

The spiral-bound format is a practical touch because the book should sit flat beside you while you crochet. Partial crochet diagrams are also included alongside the written instructions.

This book is best for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters. You should already understand basic crochet stitches, including chains, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet and slip stitches.

Most projects use Lori Holt’s #2-weight Chunky Thread with a 3.5 mm crochet hook, although some designs worked with two strands require a 4.5 mm hook.

What I love most is the book’s nostalgic, collected-over-time look. It is colourful without being garish and scrappy without looking as though every leftover yarn ball was thrown at it in a moment of desperation. The finished projects have that cozy handmade charm Lori Holt does so well.

The book is expected to ship in September 2026. The current reservation requires a $1.50 non-refundable fee, with the remaining preorder price charged when the book ships.

You can reserve the Granny Square Along Crochet Book by Lori Holt here.

If this book inspires you to keep experimenting, take a look at our 15 unusual granny square crochet patterns and these 20 other ways to use granny squares.

Have you read?