Crochet Elegant Ruffled Lace Dress for Girls Free Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: Light worsted weight in blush pink
• Crochet hook: Size H/8 (5 mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Bodice

Front Panel

1. Ch 52. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and across (50 sts).
2. Rows 2-10: Ch 2, turn, dc in each st across (50 sts).

Back Panel (Make 2)

1. Ch 28. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and across (26 sts).
2. Rows 2-10: Ch 2, turn, dc in each st across (26 sts).

Assembly for Bodice

1. Place front and back panels together, sc along the sides to join. Leave the top open for armholes.

Skirt

First Ruffle Tier

1. Join yarn at bottom edge of bodice. Row 1: Ch 3, dc in each st around.
2. Rows 2-5: Repeat Row 1.

Second Ruffle Tier

1. From the first tier's start point, repeat steps for the First Ruffle Tier around.

Third Ruffle Tier

1. Attach yarn beneath the second tier, repeat steps for other tiers, increasing 1 dc every 4 sts to flare the ruffle.

Ruffle Straps

1. Ch 38, dc in 3rd ch from hook for ruffled effect, fasten off.
2. Sew straps onto the top side corners of the bodice.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
• Block the dress to shape.