Hello, creative crocheters! Get ready to capture the warm hues of dawn with the Peach Sunrise Dress. This charming dress features a classic top-down construction, pairing a delicate, lacy yoke with a wide, flowing skirt that utilizes a repeating V-stitch pattern. The stunning ombrรฉ effect, transitioning from a soft peach to a vibrant coral, gives this dress its unique appeal. Finished with sweet floral appliques and a beaded drawstring, this is a showstopper piece!
This pattern is written for an Intermediate skill level. The yoke shaping is standard, and the skirt pattern is a simple, highly repeating stitch, ideal for creating beautiful drape and showcasing gradient yarn.
๐๏ธ Section 1: Materials & Gauge
๐งถ Supplies You’ll Need
- Yarn: Approximately 400 – 500 yards of DK weight (Category 3) yarn.
- Option A (Ombrรฉ): Use a single yarn cake or skein that naturally transitions from light peach/pink to deep coral/orange.
- Option B (Color Blocks): Use three shades: Light Peach (Yarn A) for the yoke and top skirt, Mid-Coral (Yarn B) for the middle skirt, and Deep Orange/Coral (Yarn C) for the lower skirt.
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G/6) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Buttons: 2-3 small buttons (approx. 0.5 inches / 1.25 cm) for the back neck closure.
- Embellishments:
- Small beads (approx. 10mm) for the drawstring ends.
- Small pearl beads (optional) for the center of the flowers.
- Tools: Stitch markers (essential for the yoke corners!), a tapestry needle, and scissors.
๐ Gauge Check
Work in Double Crochet (DC): 16 DC and 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm).
- Yoke gauge is crucial for a well-fitting garment!
๐ Key Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning | Abbreviation | Meaning | |
| Ch | Chain | Dc | Double Crochet | |
| Sl St | Slip Stitch | V-st | V-Stitch (Dc, Ch 1, Dc in the same space) | |
| Sc | Single Crochet | Dc Cl | Dc Cluster (3 Dc in space) | |
| Hdc | Half Double Crochet | Open Shell | (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in the same space | |
| Sk | Skip | Sp | Space |
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๐ธ Section 2: The Yoke (Top & Sleeves)
The yoke is worked flat in rows using Light Peach (Yarn A) or the lightest part of the ombrรฉ yarn. This size is for 6-12 months.
Foundation & Shaping (Lacy 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 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).
- Round 1 (Drawstring Casing): Ch 3 (counts as 1st Dc). Dc in the next st. (Ch 1, Sk 1 st, Dc in the next st). Rep from the parentheses around. Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. FO.
๐ Section 3: The Skirt (Ombrรฉ V-Stitch Flare)
The skirt is worked in the round, continuing the V-stitch pattern and increasing frequently for dramatic flare.
Skirt Start & Initial Rounds (Light/Mid-Color)
- Round 1: Join yarn (or continue ombrรฉ yarn). Sl St into the first Ch-1 sp. Ch 3, Dc in the same sp. V-st in the next Ch-1 sp. Rep around. Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3.
- Round 2 (Increase): Ch 3, Dc in the same st. (V-st, Ch 1, V-st) in the next V-st Ch-1 sp. Rep around. Join with Sl St. (This increases the stitch count every round, creating flare).
Rounds 3 – 6: Continue the alternating pattern: V-st in the center of the previous V-st Ch-1 sp, followed by the (V-st, Ch 1, V-st) increase round.
Color Transition (Mid- to Deep-Color)
- Change to Yarn B/C or continue with the ombrรฉ yarn when the color shifts naturally.
- Rounds 7 – 18: Continue the alternating V-stitch and Increase rounds.
Final Flare & Hem
- Rounds 19 – 24: Continue the increase pattern until the skirt reaches the desired length, approximately 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) from the waistline. The continuous increases create the wide, wavy hem.
โจ Section 4: Embellishments and Finishing
๐ผ Floral Applique (Make 4-6)
Use the lightest yoke color yarn (Yarn A).
- Center: Ch 4, Sl St to the first Ch to form a ring.
- Petals: (Ch 2, 3 Dc, Ch 2, Sl St) into the ring. Repeat 4 more times (5 petals total). FO, leaving a long tail.
- Detail: Use the long tail to sew a small pearl bead securely into the center of each flower.
๐ Drawstring & Beading
- Drawstring: Join yarn to the waistline. Ch approximately 100-120 (adjust based on waist circumference and desired drop). FO.
- Beading: Thread the two large beads onto the ends of the chain drawstring and tie a secure knot to hold them in place.
- Weave: Weave the drawstring through the Ch-1 spaces of the Drawstring Casing round (Round 1 of the skirt).
โ๏ธ Edging & Closure
- Neckline & Back Slit: Join yarn 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: Work one round of Sc evenly around the armhole opening for neatness. FO.
- Button Closure:
- Button Band: Use one side of the back slit. Sc evenly up the edge.
- 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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๐ Final Assembly
- Flowers: Stitch the completed flowers securely onto the shoulder area of the yoke (2-3 on each side).
- Weave in all remaining loose yarn ends securely.
Your gorgeous Peach Sunrise Dress is complete! The ombrรฉ effect and the delicate details make this a perfect garment.
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