I have always been inspired by crochets ability to use such simple shapes and lines to create something that looks much more complex looking.
This simple shape still took much longer to reach the image I had in my own head, and it just needed to be perfect. With that in mind I would like you all to welcome the ‘It’s a Wrap!’ Summer Wrap Dress.
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The Yarn
When I saw Lion Brands Feels Like Butta in Michael’s as part of their baby collection I could not resist the feel of it! The colours just spoke to me and I knew I needed to make something more than a baby blanket from this unbelievably soft fibre.
The colours I chose for this pattern were Ice, Pale Grey and Lilac.
THE PERFECT BEACH COVERUP
I love the shape of this garment because it is so easy to wear. It works perfectly as a swimsuit coverup as there is none of that hassle of trying to pull something over top of your wet swim suit. This dress is not only practical but gorgeous in its complex looking lacework.
Don’t want to wear it at the beach? It can also be worn with a spaghetti strap tank and shorts for a simple summer evening look. The open work allows the dress to breathe and be the perfect alternative for a cardigan on those breezy spring/ summer nights. The use of the straps also allow you to wear the wrap in multiple ways.
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How Long Does It Take To Crochet That?
How long it takes to crochet something varies depending on your skill & how fast you crochet. But that isn’t a helpful answer is it?
Well, I’ve developed a yarn calculator to help you get the answer to this question.
It will help you calculate exactly how much time you’ll spend crocheting a project.
All you need to know is how much yarn you will use on the project in either meters, yards or skeins. Then crochet your test square & time it.
Calculate how long it takes to crochet that.
IT’S A WRAP – SUMMER WRAP DRESS – THE FREE CROCHET PATTERN
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About The Pattern
The It’s a Wrap crochet dress is written as a one size fits all pattern with directions to adjust to fit to your personal sizing. If you want more sizing do not hesitate to contact me and I will work with you personally to fix that! Although the design may look a little complex once you understand the pattern repeat it is very easy to replicate and is a very fast moving project. You will have your wrap made in no time!
Project Level
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Yarn
Yarn used:
Lion Brand – Feels Like Butta Bonus Bundle in Ice.
Lion Brand – Feels Like Butta Bonus Bundle in Pale Grey
Lion Brand – Feels Like Butta Bonus Bundle in Lilac
Yarn amount used:
3 skeins if using 3 colours / 16 oz / 462 g / 908 m / 993 yards
Yarn characteristics:
- 4 medium yarn.
- 100% polyester
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
Gauge
Measured with dc 5, shell stitch ch4, shell stitch crocheted in rows:
15 stitches & 7 rows per 10 cm / 4”.
Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 1 size, however size adjustments are suggested and personal help can be given.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Size & Measurements
One-size.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- dc = Double Crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch (es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches You Will Need
Shell stitch= 5dc in same space.
Summer Wrap Dress Pattern Instructions
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