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Crochet Pattern – Child’s Dress

March 11, 2008 by jd wolfe

crochet-child-dress

I made several of these before I knew a pattern or instructions for doing so existed. This is the easiest toddler or little girl dress you’ll ever make. Here’s Candi Jensen’s version as shown on HGTV.

http://www.hgtv.com/handmade/how-to-crochet-a-childs-dress/index.html (current link 02/12) (Thanks, Barbara!)

 

You can make this dressy or not. You can easily add a sleeve or even crochet a little shrug to top it.

How about this one by Cristina?

crochet kiddie shrug free pattern cristinascrochethaven

http://www.christinascrochethaven.com/summer_bright_dress_and_shrug.htm

One really nice thing about taking the time to make a dress for this age child is the amount of wear she’ll get out of the dress. Since kiddies from age 2 to 8 or even 10 mostly grow up rather than out, if you leave a deep hem in this dress, you can let the hem out more than once, allowing the dress to be worn year after year or by several children.

Another idea is to edge the dress with a crocheted hem. Why not? There are so many pretty edgings with free patterns online, you can easily find one that will match your crochet stitches or the print on the fabric.

So, get busy! You have time to make a cute dress and shrug like this for that special little girl in your life before Easter. You can even apply a little flower to the kerchief above to create a special easter bonnet! Here’s a freebie from Adorn Magazine’s website:
crochet free pattern flower adorn magazine

http://www.adornmag.com/node/22

I HAVE TO SHARE A GREAT IDEA FOR THIS LITTLE DRESS THAT WAS EMAILED TO ME BY SHARON BOLTON.  Here’s what she wrote:

How about using a pretty pillowcase for the dress portion with the
crocheted yoke?  They often have pretty hems.

Sharon in Phoenix

That got me really thinking!  Wow!  What about one of those Crinoline Lady pillowcases?  Oh, I think I have to go find me one of those and see what I can do with it!

Thanks, Sharon!

[tags]CROCHET GIRL DRESS SHRUG FLOWER[/tags]

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Comments

  1. dianne says

    March 11, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    Saw your post on CP. These are adorable! Thanks for posting.

  2. cathy says

    March 11, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    I have seen similar dresses in the Philippines for adults too. why not make one for ourselves too??

    GREAT IDEA, CATHY! jd

  3. Patti says

    January 27, 2009 at 6:45 am

    If someone has this pattern sweet and easy girls dress esemble (Candi Jensen) please foreward.

    Thanks in advance.

  4. Amber Price says

    June 9, 2009 at 1:14 am

    I am after someone in New Zealand that could Crochete 3 flower girl dresses for my December the 12th wedding in colour charcoal. Could anyone help me.
    Thanks Amber

  5. peggy says

    January 1, 2011 at 10:02 am

    am looking for pattern for Candi Jensen’s crochet dress shown at top of this site.
    when I click on website, can’t get.
    can anyone help me?

  6. jd wolfe says

    January 1, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    Peggy,
    I have made several of these with no pattern. However, if you find a free pattern for a simple tank top, you can make it easily. Crochet the tank top as the bodice. Make it as long as you’d like. The one pictured is not very long. With a piece of coordinating polycotton fabric (typically about a half yarn of 44 inch wide fabric), you prepare the skirt. Baste a deep hem into what will become the lower edge of the skirt. Sew up the side the create a cylinder. That leaves the raw top edge which can be treated several ways. You can use a basting stitch to gather the top, leaving the top edge raw. Then use a blanket stitch all around the fabric top and crochet evenly into that with a row of single crochets. Then do the math to match up the # of stitches in your bodice to the # of available stitches in the skirt and sew the bodice onto the skirt. This is my preferred way to finish it off. Others might like to crochet directly into the fabric with a steel hook, but I don’t care for that. It works for many tho’. HTH
    jd

  7. Barbara says

    February 22, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Try this
    http://www.hgtv.com/handmade/how-to-crochet-a-childs-dress/index.html

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    April 26, 2013 at 8:49 am

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How to Crochet the Suzette Stitch: An Easy Textured Crochet Stitch for Beginners

Learning a crochet stitch is much more satisfying when you have an actual project waiting at the end of it. The Suzette stitch is especially versatile because its dense, softly textured fabric works for everything from practical cotton washcloths to cosy scarves, hats and blankets.

Here are some Suzette stitch crochet patterns worth adding to your project list.

Suzette Stitch Baby Blanket

The free Suzette Stitch Baby Blanket pattern from Premier Yarns uses the stitch to create a softly textured crochet blanket with a subtle tweed-like appearance.

This would make a lovely handmade baby shower gift, particularly when worked in a washable baby yarn. The stitch creates more visual interest than plain single crochet without introducing large holes that may catch tiny fingers.

Easy Suzette Stitch Blanket

The Suzette Stitch Blanket pattern by Stitching Together is another approachable blanket project for crocheters who enjoy a relaxing stitch repeat.

This is the sort of project you can keep beside the sofa and work on a few rows at a time. Just keep an eye on those skipped stitches—television crochet is wonderful until an extra stitch quietly sneaks in three episodes earlier.

Casey Suzette Stitch Scarf

The free Casey Scarf crochet pattern uses the Suzette stitch through most of the design, producing a cosy scarf with a softly scalloped, zigzag-like texture.

It is a good first wearable project for beginners because scarves do not require complicated shaping. You can also adjust the length fairly easily or use a self-striping yarn and let the colour changes do the decorative work for you.

Quick Suzette Crochet Scarf

For another scarf option, try this free Suzette Stitch Scarf pattern from Hooked by Robin.

The designer includes written instructions and a video tutorial, making it helpful for visual learners who prefer watching the stitch placement before beginning. It is designed as a quick project and would make a practical last-minute handmade gift.

Suzette Colour Block Scarf

The free Suzette Colour Block Scarf pattern is a cheerful option for using several coordinating yarn colours.

Colour blocking also makes this a handy stash-busting crochet project. You can use leftover yarn from other makes, although it is worth choosing yarns of the same weight and similar fibre content so the sections behave themselves after washing.

Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie

The free Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie crochet pattern turns the textured stitch into a warm winter hat.

Chunky yarn helps the pattern work up quickly and makes the raised texture especially noticeable. This would be a useful project for craft stalls, charity donations or quick handmade Christmas gifts.

Hazel Textured Crochet Beanie

The free Hazel Beanie crochet pattern combines simple ribbing with the Suzette stitch.

The ribbed brim gives the hat a neat, finished appearance while the Suzette stitch adds texture to the main body. It looks more complicated than a basic crochet beanie but is still built from familiar beginner stitches.

Suzette Stitch Washcloth

For a small practice project, try the free Suzette Stitch Wash Cloth pattern from The Purple Poncho.

A washcloth is one of the best ways to practise a new crochet stitch because it is small, useful and not terribly demanding. Even if the first one is slightly wonky, it will still wash perfectly well.

Use a smooth cotton yarn so the cloth is absorbent and the stitch texture remains clearly visible.

Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth

The free Suzette Ridge Crochet Washcloth pattern adds another layer of texture to this familiar stitch combination.

Make several in coordinating colours and pair them with handmade soap for an easy spa-style gift. They are also useful little projects for testing unfamiliar cotton yarn before committing to a larger set.

Corner-to-Corner Suzette Stitch Washcloth

The free C2C Suzette Stitch Washcloth pattern gives the stitch a slightly different construction by working it from corner to corner.

This is a good next project after you have mastered ordinary flat rows. It lets you explore increasing and decreasing while still using the familiar Suzette stitch combination.

Suzette Stitch Afghan Square

The Suzette Stitch Afghan Square pattern turns the textured stitch into a smaller crochet block.

Afghan squares are useful for charity blankets, sampler blankets and portable crochet projects. You can make the squares individually, use up leftover yarn and join everything together once you have enough—although “enough” has been known to become a surprisingly flexible number in my craft room.

More Suzette Stitch Crochet Pattern Ideas

Once you are comfortable with the basic stitch, you can also use it to make:

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You can browse additional Suzette stitch crochet patterns on Etsy, including sweaters, baby blankets, beanies, mug cosies and accessories from independent crochet designers.

When choosing a pattern, check whether it uses US or UK crochet terminology. Also check whether it uses the traditional Suzette stitch—one single crochet and one double crochet worked into the same stitch—or a designer’s variation of it. That quick check can prevent a great deal of confused unraveling later.

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