🍂 The Mocha Blossom Dress: A Detailed Crochet Pattern 💖

Hello, stylish crafters! Prepare to crochet a sophisticated and absolutely stunning garment: the Mocha Blossom Dress. This design is a study in texture and contrast, pairing a delicate, lacy Dusty Rose yoke with a richly textured Mocha Lace Skirt. The skirt’s flowing shell pattern creates a beautiful diamond or leaf motif, and the final touch of pearl embellishment at the waist elevates the entire look.

This pattern is written for an Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate skill level. The yoke is straightforward, but the intricate repeating lace pattern in the skirt requires careful counting and placement.

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🛍️ Section 1: Materials & Gauge

🧶 Supplies You’ll Need

• Yarn A (Dusty Rose/Pink): Approximately 150-200 yards of DK weight (Category 3) yarn for the yoke.
• Yarn B (Mocha/Rust Brown): Approximately 300-400 yards of DK weight (Category 3) yarn for the skirt.
• Hook: 4.0 mm (G/6) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Buttons: 3 small buttons (approx. 0.5 inches / 1.25 cm) for the back neck closure.
• Embellishments: Small pearl beads (approx. 30-40, depending on waist size) and clear thread for sewing onto the waistline.
• Tools: Stitch markers (for the yoke corners!), a tapestry needle, and scissors.

📏 Gauge Check

Work in Double Crochet (DC): 16 DC and 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm).

• Yoke gauge is essential for the proper fit!

📝 Key Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Meaning		Abbreviation	Meaning
Ch	Chain		Dc	Double Crochet
Sl St	Slip Stitch		Tr	Treble Crochet
Sc	Single Crochet		V-st	V-Stitch (Dc, Ch 1, Dc in the same space)
Hdc	Half Double Crochet		Shell	5 Dc in the same stitch/space
Sk	Skip		Dc Cl	Dc Cluster (3 Dc in space)

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🌸 Section 2: The Yoke (Top & Sleeves)

The yoke is worked flat in rows using Yarn A (Dusty Rose). This size is for 6-12 months. The yoke utilizes a V-stitch pattern for an airy look.

Foundation & Shaping (V-Stitch)

Row 1 (Foundation): Ch 76. Dc in the 4th Ch from the hook and in each Ch across. (74 Dc). Ch 3 (counts as 1st Dc throughout), turn.

Yoke Shaping & Division

Divide the 74 stitches for the corners: 12 (Back Right) | 1 (Corner) | 12 (Sleeve Right) | 1 (Corner) | 24 (Front) | 1 (Corner) | 12 (Sleeve Left) | 1 (Corner) | 12 (Back Left).

• Row 2 (V-Stitch Start): Dc in the first st. (Ch 1, Sk 1 st, V-st in the next st) up to the corner. (Dc, Ch 2, Dc) in the corner st. Continue the pattern, placing (Dc, Ch 2, Dc) in each corner st. End with a V-st, Ch 1, Sk 1, Dc in the last st. Ch 3, turn.
• Row 3: Work Dc in each Dc and Ch-1 sp across. Work (Dc, Ch 2, Dc) in each Ch-2 corner sp. Ch 3, turn.
• Row 4 (V-Stitch): Work V-st in the center Dc of the previous V-st. Work (Dc, Ch 2, Dc) in each Ch-2 corner sp. Ch 3, turn.

Rows 5-8: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 (alternating solid and V-stitch rows) until the yoke measures approximately 5-5.5 inches (12.5-14 cm) from the top.

Joining for Armholes

• Next Row (Solid Finish): Work Dc across the Back Panel up to the first Ch-2 sp. Dc in the Ch-2 sp. Ch 2 (underarm chain). Sk all stitches across the Sleeve Panel up to the next Ch-2 sp. Dc in the Ch-2 sp. Dc in all stitches across the Front Panel. Repeat the Ch 2, Sk Sleeve step for the second armhole. Continue the pattern across the Back Panel. Join with Sl St to the beg Ch 3 to form a circle. (Approx. 110-120 stitches). FO Yarn A.

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🍂 Section 3: The Skirt (Lace Shell Pattern)

The skirt is worked in the round using Yarn B (Mocha). The pattern is a dramatic Pineapple/Lace Shell repeat.

Skirt Setup & Petal Start

• Round 1 (Base/Increase): Join Yarn B in any st. Ch 3 (counts as 1st Dc). Work 1 Dc in the same st. Dc in the next 2 sts, 2 Dc in the next st. Rep from * to * around. Join with Sl St. (Adjust count to be a multiple of 12 for the skirt pattern—aim for 132-144 stitches).
• Round 2 (Shell Setup – Multiple of 12): Ch 1, Sc in the same st. Ch 3, Sk 2 sts, Dc in the next st, Ch 3, Sk 2 sts, Sc in the next st. Rep from the parentheses around. Join with Sl St to the beg Sc. (11 or 12 Sc anchors).

Lace Petal/Pineapple Repeats

• Round 3: Sl St into the Ch-3 sp. Ch 3, 4 Dc in the same sp. Sc in the next Dc. 5 Dc Shell in the next Ch-3 sp. Rep from the parentheses around. Sc in the last Dc. Work 4 Dc in the beg Ch-3 sp (where you started). Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3.
• Round 4: Ch 1, Sc in the same st (the top of the Ch 3). Ch 3, Sc in the center (3rd) Dc of the next 5 Dc Shell. Rep from * to * around. Join with Sl St to the beg Sc.
• Round 5: Sl St into the Ch-3 sp. Ch 3, 4 Dc in the same sp. Sc in the next Sc. 5 Dc Shell in the next Ch-3 sp. Rep from the parentheses around. Sc in the last Sc. Work 4 Dc in the beg Ch-3 sp. Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3.
• Round 6 (Deepened Lace): Ch 1, Sc in the same st. Ch 5, Sc in the center (3rd) Dc of the next 5 Dc Shell. Rep from * to * around. Join with Sl St.
• Round 7: Sl St into the Ch-5 sp. Ch 3, 6 Dc in the same sp. Sc in the next Sc. 7 Dc Shell in the next Ch-5 sp. Rep from the parentheses around. Sc in the last Sc. Work 3 Dc in the beg Ch-5 sp (to total 7). Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3.
• Continue repeating Rounds 4 and 7 (adjusting the chain/shell count as needed to maintain the drape) until the skirt reaches the desired length, approximately 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) from the waistline. The repeated increases in the shell count will give the skirt its wonderful flare.

Final Scallop Hem

The skirt pattern naturally creates a beautiful scallop. End on a Shell Row (Round 7 repeat). FO.

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✨ Section 4: Finishing Touches

💎 Pearl Embellishment

1. Using the tapestry needle and clear thread, sew the small pearl beads around the waistline where Yarn A meets Yarn B. Space them evenly for a delicate, continuous border, mimicking the look in the image.

✂️ Edging & Closure

• Neckline & Back Slit: Join Yarn A at the bottom of the back opening. Ch 1, Sc evenly up the edge, around the entire neckline, and back down the other side of the slit. FO.
• Sleeve Edging: The cap sleeves are the finished yoke edge. Work one round of Sc evenly around the armhole opening for neatness. FO.
• Final Hem Border: Join Yarn A to the bottom scallop hem. Ch 1, Sc evenly around the edge, working 3 Sc into the top of each 7-Dc Shell and 1 Sc into each Sc anchor. FO. This adds a beautiful contrast trim.
• Button Closure:
  1. Button Band: Use one side of the back slit. Sc evenly up the edge.
  2. Buttonhole Band: Use the opposite side. Work one row of Sc. In the next row, create the 3 buttonholes (Ch 1, Sk 1 st) evenly spaced. FO.
• Sew Buttons onto the solid button band.

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💖 Final Assembly

• Weave in all loose yarn ends securely.

Your luxurious Mocha Blossom Dress is complete! The texture and color combination are stunning.

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