Brighten any day with this charming Berry Delight Rippled Dress! This seamless, top-down dress features a smooth, round yoke and a stunning skirt created with the Rippled V-Stitch. The repeating lace pattern creates a gorgeous texture and excellent flare, while the scallop edging adds the perfect finishing touch.
This detailed pattern is written for the 6-12 Month size and is suited for the Intermediate crocheter who is confident with top-down raglan shaping and basic lace construction.
Materials Needed 🧶
- Yarn: Approximately 350-400 yards of DK Weight (Light Worsted / #3) yarn. A cotton or cotton blend is recommended for a breathable garment with good drape.
- Main Color (MC): Bright Berry Pink (Solid)
- Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm (US G-6), or the size needed to obtain gauge.
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
- Stitch Markers: 4 markers for the raglan corners.
Skill Level & Notes 💡
- Skill Level: Intermediate. Requires consistent tension for the yoke, understanding of seamless top-down construction, and the ability to maintain the two-row lace repeat for the skirt.
- Construction: The dress is worked seamlessly from the top-down, joining at the end of each round.
- Skirt Repeat: The Rippled V-Stitch pattern requires a total stitch count that is a multiple of 6 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: 16 HDC stitches and 11 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 |
| RVS | Rippled V-Stitch |
Special Stitch ✨
Rippled V-Stitch (RVS)
This stitch creates the rippled texture and flare across the skirt.
- RVS: (Dc, ch 1, dc) all worked into the same stitch or space.
Part 1: The Yoke (MC – Berry Pink) ⬆️
The yoke is worked seamlessly in the round.
Round 1 (Foundation): Ch 72. Sl st to the first ch to join. 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 (Back). [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 2-7 (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.)
Round 8 (Eyelet Row): Ch 2. Hdc in the next st. [Ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc in the next st] rep across all body and shoulder sections, working [hdc, ch 2, hdc] in each ch-2 sp. Sl st to join.
Rounds 9-10 (Yoke Finish): Ch 2. Hdc in each st and 1 hdc in each ch-1 sp across. Work [hdc, ch 2, hdc] in each ch-2 sp. Sl st to join.
- 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 (Prep for Lace): Ch 1. Work 4 sc into each ch-4 sp. Sc in each hdc around. Sl st to join. (160 sc)
- Note: 160 is not a multiple of 6. Decrease 4 sc evenly to reach 156 sc, a multiple of 6.
Part 3: The Skirt (MC – Rippled V-Stitch) 👗
We begin the two-row lace repeat for the skirt.
Round 13 (RVS Row 1): Ch 3 (counts as dc). Work 2 dc in the same st. [Sk 2 sc, sc in the next sc, sk 2 sc, GCS (3 dc) in the next sc] rep around. Sc in the last sc. Sl st to the top of the beg ch-3.
Round 14 (RVS Row 2): Ch 3. Work RVS (dc, ch 1, dc) in the top of the first dc of the first GCS. [Sk 2 dc, sc in the next sc, sk 2 dc, RVS in the top of the center dc of the next GCS] rep around. Sl st to the top of the beg ch-3.
Round 15 (RVS Row 3 – Centered Shells): Ch 3. Work 2 dc in the ch-1 sp of the first RVS. [Sc in the next sc, GCS in the ch-1 sp of the next RVS] rep around. Sc in the next sc. Sl st to the top of the beg ch-3.
Rounds 16-35: Repeat Rounds 14 and 15 until the desired skirt length is reached.
Part 4: Finishing and Edging 🎀
A. Neckline and Armhole Edging (MC):
- Neckline: Attach yarn to the back neck. Work 1 round of sl st evenly around the entire neckline. Fasten off.
- Armholes (Make 2): Attach yarn at the underarm. Work 1 round of sl st evenly around the armhole opening. Fasten off.
B. Hem Scallop:
- Final Round (Scallop Edge): Work one round of Small Shells: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first st. [Sk 1 st, 5 dc in the next st (Small Shell), sk 1 st, sc in the next st] rep across the bottom hem edge. Sl st to join. Fasten off.
Video Tutorial:
Assembly and Final Touches 🫧
- Weave in all ends securely using the tapestry needle.
- Blocking: Gently wet or steam block the dress. Pin the yoke flat and allow the Rippled V-Stitch skirt to hang straight to emphasize the beautiful drape and flare. Pin out the scallop points on the hem. Allow to dry completely.
Your beautiful and playful Berry Delight Rippled Dress is complete!
