Embrace the beauty of lace with this stunning Lavender Meadow Petal Dress! The smooth, solid yoke provides the perfect contrast to the skirt, which features a repeating Petal Fan Stitch that creates a delicate, all-over floral pattern. Finished with a sweet scalloped hem and a beautiful daisy appliqué, this dress is an heirloom piece perfect for any special occasion.
This detailed pattern is written for the 6-12 Month size and is suited for the Intermediate to Advanced crocheter ready to tackle a multi-row lace repeat.
Materials Needed 🧶
- Yarn: Approximately 400-450 yards of DK Weight (Light Worsted / #3) or soft Worsted Weight (#4) yarn. A cotton or cotton blend is recommended for the skirt’s excellent drape and stitch definition.
- Main Color (MC): Approx. 400 yards (Lavender/Lilac)
- Contrast Color (CC): Small amounts for the flower (Cream/White)
- Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm (US G-6), or the size needed to obtain gauge.
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends and attaching the appliqué.
- Stitch Markers: 4 markers for the raglan corners.
Skill Level & Notes 💡
- Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced. You must be proficient with top-down raglan shaping and accurately maintaining a multi-row lace repeat pattern.
- Construction: The entire dress is worked seamlessly from the top-down, joining at the end of each round.
- Skirt Repeat: The Petal Fan Stitch pattern requires a total stitch count that is a multiple of 10 stitches.
- Chains: The starting chain (ch 2) at the beginning of HDC rounds always counts as the first HDC unless noted otherwise.
Gauge 📏
In Half Double Crochet (HDC) (Yoke section) using a 4.0 mm hook: 14 HDC stitches and 10 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) square.
Abbreviations 📚
| Abbreviation | Description |
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| rep | repeat |
| sk | skip |
| sp | space |
| PFS | Petal Fan Stitch |
Special Stitches ✨
Petal Fan Stitch (PFS)
This stitch creates the repeating floral shape across the skirt.
- PFS: (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all worked into the same stitch or space.
Layered Daisy Appliqué
- Petal: (Ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st) all worked into the same space.
Part 1: The Yoke (MC – Lavender) ⬆️
The yoke is worked seamlessly in the round.
Round 1 (Foundation): Ch 72. Sl st to the first ch, being careful not to twist. Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Hdc in the next 11 ch. [Hdc, ch 2, hdc] in the next ch (PM in ch-2 sp). Hdc in the next 12 ch (Shoulder). [Hdc, ch 2, hdc] in the next ch (PM). Hdc in the next 18 ch (Front). [Hdc, ch 2, hdc] in the next ch (PM). Hdc in the next 12 ch (Shoulder). [Hdc, ch 2, hdc] in the next ch (PM). Hdc in the last 6 ch. Sl st to the top of the beg ch-2. (76 hdc, 4 ch-2 sps)
Rounds 2-10 (Increase Rounds): Ch 2. Hdc in each st until the first ch-2 sp. [Hdc, ch 2, hdc] in the ch-2 sp. Rep the increase sequence 3 more times. Hdc in each remaining st. Sl st to join. (Increases by 8 hdc each round.)
- End of Round 10 Stitch Count: 148 hdc, 4 ch-2 sps.
Part 2: Body Separation & Skirt Setup 👚
Round 11 (Separation): Ch 2. Hdc in each st until the first ch-2 sp. Hdc in the ch-2 sp. Ch 4 (skips the sleeve stitches/PMs). Hdc in the second ch-2 sp. Hdc in each st until the third ch-2 sp. Hdc in the ch-2 sp. Ch 4 (skips the second sleeve stitches). Hdc in the fourth ch-2 sp. Hdc in each remaining st. Sl st to join. (152 sts total)
Round 12 (HDC for height): Ch 2. Work 4 hdc into each ch-4 sp. Hdc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (160 hdc)
Round 13 (Skirt Setup – Stitch Count Adjustment): Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (160 sc)
- Note: 160 is a multiple of 10, perfect for the PFS repeat.
Part 3: The Skirt (MC – Petal Fan Stitch) 👗
The skirt is worked entirely in MC (Lavender).
Round 14 (PFS Row 1): Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in the same st. [Sk 4 sc, sc in the next sc, sk 4 sc, PFS (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next sc] rep around, ending with sc in the ch-1 sp of the last PFS. Sl st to the top of the beg ch-3. (16 PFS shells)
Round 15 (PFS Row 2 – Connector): Ch 1. Sc in the center (ch-1 sp) of the first PFS. [Ch 4, sk the next sc, sc in the center of the next PFS] rep around. Ch 4. Sl st to the beg sc. (16 sc, 16 ch-4 sps)
Round 16 (PFS Row 3 – Centered Shells): Sl st into the first ch-4 sp. Ch 3. 2 dc in the same sp. [Sc in the next sc, PFS in the next ch-4 sp] rep around. Sl st to the top of the beg ch-3.
Rounds 17-35: Repeat Rounds 15 and 16 until the desired skirt length is reached. The PFS will naturally increase the circumference and create the beautiful floral repeat.
Final Hem Edging: Sl st to the next ch-4 sp. Work one round of scallops: Ch 1. Sc in the ch-4 sp. [Sk 1 dc, 5 dc in the next sc (Small Shell), sk 1 dc, sc in the next ch-4 sp] rep around. Sl st to join. Fasten off.
Part 4: The Daisy Appliqué (CC – Cream/White) 🌼
A. Center (CC – Yellow Scrap):
- Rnd 1: Start with a MR. Ch 1, 6 sc into the ring. Sl st to join. (6 sc)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (12 sc) Fasten off Yellow.
B. Inner Petals (CC – Cream/White):
- Join CC into any sc from Rnd 2. Work [Petal: (Ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st)] all into the next st. Sl st into the next st.
- Repeat the [Petal, sl st] sequence 5 more times. Sl st to the beg sl st. (6 petals) Fasten off CC.
C. Outer Petals (CC – Cream/White):
- Join CC to the back of the flower, into any sc from Rnd 1 of the center.
- Work [Outer Petal: (Ch 4, tr, tr, ch 4, sl st)] all into the next sc. Sl st into the next sc. Repeat 5 more times. (6 outer petals). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Part 5: Finishing and Edging 🎀
A. Neckline and Armhole Edging (MC)
- Neckline: Attach MC at the back neck opening. Work 1 round of sl st evenly around the entire neckline. Fasten off.
- Armholes (Make 2): Attach MC at the underarm. Work 1 round of sl st evenly around the armhole opening. Fasten off.
Video Tutorial:
Assembly and Final Touches 🫧
- Attach Flower: Center the Layered Daisy Appliqué onto the front of the Lavender Yoke (slightly to the right or left of center). Use the long tail and tapestry needle to sew the entire flower securely, ensuring all layers are flat.
- Weave in all ends securely.
- Blocking: Gently wet or steam block the dress. Pin the yoke flat and pin the points of the PFS scallops on the skirt to fully open the lace pattern and maximize the flare and drape. Allow to dry completely.
Your beautiful Lavender Meadow Petal Dress is complete, a true masterpiece of delicate crochet!
