European Dress

11/15/2025

Level of difficulty

Sizes: S, (M, L, XL), 2L and 3L.

BASED ON A BUST SIZE OF:

32–34, (36–38, 40–42, 44–46), 48–50 and 52–54 in /81–86, (91–96, 101–106, 111–117), 122–127 and 132–137 cm

Materials:

• 4 (5, 6, 7), 8, 9 skeins of Círculo Cléa5 (100 g / 3.5 oz – 187 yds / 171 m), color 5556 (Tiffany);

• 8 (10, 12, 14), 16, 18 skeins of Encanto Slim (100 g / 3.5 oz – 248 yds / 227 m), color 5556 (Tiffany);

• Crochet hooks: 2.0 mm (US B-1) and 3.0 mm (US C-2) or size needed to achieve gauge.

• 1 spool of Maxxi Retrós – Color 850;

• Sewing needle No. 2 (US 1);

• Colored stitch markers;

• 1 zipper – 8¼ in / 21 cm in matching color;

• Tracing paper, pencil, scissors, measuring tape.

GAUGE: 27 sts × 10 rows = 4 × 4 in / 10 × 10 cm in Pattern D (Chart 4) using Queen 5 yarn.

STITCH GLOSSARY & ABBREVIATIONS:

ch – chain 

sl st – slip stitch  

sc – single crochet  

dc – double crochet

dc2tog – 2 double crochets closed together in different base stitches

rnd – round  

eor – end of row

Pattern A – Chart 1  

Pattern B – Chart 2  

Pattern C – Chart 3  

Pattern D – Chart 4

Instructions

PART 1 – YOKE (UPPER SECTION)

With Cléa, ch 112 (133, 153, 173), 193, 213.

Work in Pattern A (Chart 1) from Row 1–19.

Divide for right back, right armhole, front, left armhole, and left back using markers.

Backs:

Continue in Pattern B (Chart 2), working each side separately from Rows 20–24, then both sides together from Rows 25–31.

Fasten off.

Front:

Work in Pattern C (Chart 3), Rows 20–31.

Fasten off.

PART 2 – SKIRT

Join yarn at the center back.

Work in continuous rounds in Pattern D (Chart 4), following shaping logic and motif increases/decreases as indicated below:

PART 2 – SKIRT

Join yarn at the center back and work in continuous rounds following Pattern D – Chart 4, maintaining motif alignment with the bodice.

Work shaping and motif counts as follows:

Rounds 32–34:

Work 84 (88, 92, 96), 100, 104 motifs evenly.

Round 35:

Work 8 motifs, 1 dec across; end the round with 1 motif.

You should have 76 (80, 84, 88), 92, 96 motifs.

Round 37:

Work 1 dec, 13 motifs, 1 dec, then 9 motifs, 1 dec across; end the round with 10 motifs.

You should have 72 (76, 80, 84), 88, 92 motifs.

Rounds 38–43:

Work evenly in pattern — 69 (73, 77, 81), 85, 89 motifs.

Round 44:

Increase evenly across to 76 (80, 84, 88), 92, 96 motifs.

Round 45:

Increase 8 times across to 84 (88, 92, 96), 100, 104 motifs.

Round 46:

Increase 10 times across to 94 (98, 102, 106), 110, 114 motifs.

Round 47:

Increase evenly across to 102 (106, 110, 114), 118, 122 motifs.

Round 48:

Work 2 motifs, 1 inc, 9 motifs, 1 inc across, ending with 3 motifs.

You should have 108 (112, 116, 120), 124, 128 motifs.

Round 49:

Increase evenly across to 116 (120, 124, 128), 132, 136 motifs.

Round 50:

Work 5 motifs, 1 inc, 7 motifs, 1 inc across, ending with 7 motifs.

You should have 124 (128, 132, 136), 140, 144 motifs.

Rounds 52–60:

Work evenly in pattern, maintaining 124 (128, 132, 136), 140, 144 motifs.

Round 61–70:

Shape gently by decreasing 2 motifs total every other round to reach 100 (104, 108, 112), 116, 120 motifs.

Rounds 71–88:

Work even in pattern, maintaining established motif count.

Fasten off.

PART 3 – EDGING

PART 3 – EDGING & FINISHING

Armhole Edging

Using Cléa, work around each armhole as follows:

Work 1 round of sc, evenly distributed – approximately 120 (124, 128, 132), 136, 140 sts per armhole.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Back Slit Edging

With the same yarn and hook, work 1 row of sc (45 sts) along each side of the back slit.

Fasten off and secure ends neatly.

Hem Edging

Using Encanto Slim, work 1 round of sc evenly around the hem, totaling 200 (210, 220, 230), 240, 250 sts.

Do not fasten off; continue directly to the fringe section.

PART 4 – FRINGES

With Encanto Slim, prepare fringes as follows:

For each knot, cut 10 strands measuring 18½ in / 47 cm, fold in half, and attach by tying into the open spaces of the fabric along the 19th round, on both front and back sections (leave the armholes free).

Repeat the same fringe placement on Rounds 32, 46, 59, and 72, maintaining even spacing throughout.

Trim to level the fringe length if necessary.

PART 5 – FINISHING

Using a sewing needle size 1 (No. 2 – US 1) and Maxxi Retrós thread (Color 850 – Hill), attach the zipper (8¼ in / 21 cm) to the back slit using basting stitches.

Weave in all ends carefully.

Block the finished garment to measurements, laying it flat to dry.

European Dress Graphic.pdf

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Designed by: Angélica Schmitt

Technical Editing, Review & Grading: Tamy Antunes

 Disclaimer: measurements are approximate due to differences between centimeters and inches, needle sizes and tension. All care has been taken to allow accurate completion of the pattern.

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