Flower Chain Dress

03/05/2025

Level of difficulty

Size Adjustments Chart

Measurement	18 Months	2 Years	4 Years	6 Years
Yoke Width	6.5	7.0	8.0	9.5
Yoke Height	3.25	3.5	4.0	4.5
Armhole Depth	3.5	3.75	4.25	4.5
Body Height	10.25	11.5	13.0	13.75
Full Length	13.5	14.75	17.0	18.25
Yoke Repeats	22	24	27	32
Yoke Rows	7	8	9	10
Body Rows	23	26	29	31
Lace Pattern Repeats	11–12	13	14–15	15–16
Flower Appliqués	4	5	5	6
Charme Skeins	3	3	3	4

Gauge: 4 in × 4 in in DC using 2.5 mm hook = 20 sts × 9 rows

Materials:

- 3 skeins of Charme in color 8176 (Off White) – 433 yds each for sizes: 18mo, 2y, 4y and 4 skeins for size 6y

- 1 skein of Maxi Mouline in color 5228

- 1 skein of Maxi Mouline in color 9288

- 1.25 mm and 2.5 mm Círculo crochet hooks

- Círculo handcraft glue (17 g)

- Círculo tapestry needle

- 5 small flower-shaped buttons

- Knitted fabric for the lining

- Wax paper

- Pencil

- Scissors

Crochet stitches used:

ch: chain, slst: slip stitch, SC: single crochet, HDC: half double crochet, DC: double crochet

Picot: ch 3, slst into the 1st chain

Stitch pattern (A): follow Chart 1

Lace pattern (B): follow Chart 2

Edges: follow Chart 3

Flower: follow Chart 4

Leaf: follow Chart 5

Abbreviations

st: stitch, sts: stitches, FO: fasten off

Execution

Size 18 Months

Transfer the molds to wax paper to use as reference when crocheting the pieces. Pay attention to the arrows in the measurements chart that indicate the direction of the work.

Dress

Crochet front and back at once.

Yoke (1st section)

Using a 2.5 mm crochet hook and Charme in the color Off White, work vertically to create the yoke.

Ch 20, and starting at the 2nd chain from the hook, work in Stitch pattern (A), following Chart 1 and the stitch repeat.

The edge where the odd rows begin represents the upper portion of the yoke (neckline); the edge where the even rows begin represents the bottom.

Neckline circumference (front and back together): 32 sts (≈6.5 in)

Bottom edge width: adjust naturally based on stitch pattern and tension.

Yoke height: 3.25 in (≈7 rows)

Work a total of 22 repeats of the yoke motif to achieve the required width.

Yoke Separation

Using a pin or stitch marker, mark the armholes (3.5 in from each side).

Start crocheting the row and ch 3 (≈0.5 in) when you reach the markings, to join the front and back of the body; skip the stitches between the markings.

Each ch 3 forms the underarm. FO.

Body (2nd section)

Join the yarn at the right underarm and work the body using Lace Pattern (B) from Chart 2, in the round.

Continue until the body measures 10.25 in from the start of the section (≈23 rows).

Work 11–12 vertical pattern repeats (each 2 rows) in Lace Pattern (B).

Ensure your stitch count at the start of this section supports the stitch multiple of the lace pattern. Adjust by increasing or decreasing up to 1–2 stitches if needed.

Finish with border stitch, following Chart 3 and its stitch repeat in the round. FO.

Then, crochet the border stitch around the bottom edge of the yoke (Chart 3).

Make 1 row of SC around the neckline. FO.

Flower (Chart 4)

Using a 1.25 mm hook and Maxi Mouline in pink (9288):

Make a magic ring.

Row 1: ch 1, {1 SC, 1 HDC, 2 DC, 1 HDC}, repeat { } 7 more times (8 petals total).

Slst into the 1st stitch to join. FO.

Make 8 flowers total.

Leaf (Chart 5)

Using a 1.25 mm hook and Maxi Mouline in green (5228):

Ch 10

Row 1: ch 2, 1 HDC, 6 DC, 2 HDC, 3 SC, 2 HDC, 6 DC, 2 HDC, 3 SC

Slst into the 1st stitch to join. FO.

Make 8 leaves total.

Join the Appliqués

Ch 5 (branch), slst to join 2 leaves, ch 5 (branch), repeat.

Glue a flower to each pair of leaves.

Attach 4 appliqués to the front yoke using craft glue.

Attach 1 flower to each end of the branch.

Lining

Cut the knitted fabric using the adjusted 18-month inch measurements and attach it to the inside of the garment.

Size 2 Years

Transfer the molds to wax paper to use as reference when crocheting the pieces. Pay attention to the arrows in the measurements chart that indicate the direction of the work.

Dress

Crochet front and back at once.

Yoke (1st section)

Using a 2.5 mm crochet hook and Charme in the color Off White, work vertically to create the yoke.

Ch 20, and starting at the 2nd chain from the hook, work in Stitch pattern (A), following Chart 1 and the stitch repeat.

The edge where the odd rows begin represents the upper portion of the yoke (neckline); the edge where the even rows begin represents the bottom.

Neckline circumference (front and back together): 36 sts (≈7 in)

Bottom edge width: adjust naturally based on stitch pattern and tension.

Yoke height: 3.5 in (≈8 rows)

Work a total of 24 repeats of the yoke motif to achieve the required width.

Yoke Separation

Using a pin or stitch marker, mark the armholes (3.75 in from each side).

Start crocheting the row and ch 3 (≈0.5 in) when you reach the markings, to join the front and back of the body; skip the stitches between the markings.

Each ch 3 forms the underarm. FO.

Body (2nd section)

Join the yarn at the right underarm and work the body using Lace Pattern (B) from Chart 2, in the round.

Continue until the body measures 11.5 in from the start of the section (≈26 rows).

Work 13 vertical pattern repeats (each 2 rows) in Lace Pattern (B).

Ensure your stitch count at the start of this section supports the stitch multiple of the lace pattern. Adjust by increasing or decreasing up to 1–2 stitches if needed.

Finish with border stitch, following Chart 3 and its stitch repeat in the round. FO.

Then, crochet the border stitch around the bottom edge of the yoke (Chart 3).

Make 1 row of SC around the neckline. FO.

Flower (Chart 4)

Using a 1.25 mm hook and Maxi Mouline in pink (9288):

Make a magic ring.

Row 1: ch 1, {1 SC, 1 HDC, 2 DC, 1 HDC}, repeat { } 7 more times (8 petals total).

Slst into the 1st stitch to join. FO.

Make 10 flowers total.

Leaf (Chart 5)

Using a 1.25 mm hook and Maxi Mouline in green (5228):

Ch 10

Row 1: ch 2, 1 HDC, 6 DC, 2 HDC, 3 SC, 2 HDC, 6 DC, 2 HDC, 3 SC

Slst into the 1st stitch to join. FO.

Make 10 leaves total.

Join the Appliqués

Ch 5 (branch), slst to join 2 leaves, ch 5 (branch), repeat.

Glue a flower to each pair of leaves.

Attach 5 appliqués to the front yoke using craft glue.

Attach 1 flower to each end of the branch.

Lining

Cut the knitted fabric using the adjusted 2Y inch measurements and attach it to the inside of the garment.

Size 4 Years

Transfer the molds to wax paper to use as reference when crocheting the pieces. Pay attention to the arrows in the measurements chart that indicate the direction of the work.

Dress

Crochet front and back at once.

Yoke (1st section)

Using a 2.5 mm crochet hook and Charme in the color Off White, work vertically to create the yoke.

Ch 20, and starting at the 2nd chain from the hook, work in Stitch pattern (A), following Chart 1 and the stitch repeat.

The edge where the odd rows begin represents the upper portion of the yoke (neckline); the edge where the even rows begin represents the bottom.

Neckline circumference (front and back together): 40 sts (≈8 in)

Bottom edge width: adjust naturally based on stitch pattern and tension.

Yoke height: 4 in (≈9 rows)

Work a total of 27 repeats of the yoke motif to achieve the required width.

Yoke Separation

Using a pin or stitch marker, mark the armholes (4.25 in from each side).

Start crocheting the row and ch 3 (≈0.5 in) when you reach the markings, to join the front and back of the body; skip the stitches between the markings.

Each ch 3 forms the underarm. FO.

Body (2nd section)

Join the yarn at the right underarm and work the body using Lace Pattern (B) from Chart 2, in the round.

Continue until the body measures 13 in from the start of the section (≈29 rows).

Work 14–15 vertical pattern repeats (each 2 rows) in Lace Pattern (B).

Ensure your stitch count at the start of this section supports the stitch multiple of the lace pattern. Adjust by increasing or decreasing up to 1–2 stitches if needed.

Finish with border stitch, following Chart 3 and its stitch repeat in the round. FO.

Then, crochet the border stitch around the bottom edge of the yoke (Chart 3).

Make 1 row of SC around the neckline. FO.

Flower (Chart 4)

Using a 1.25 mm hook and Maxi Mouline in pink (9288):

Make a magic ring.

Row 1: ch 1, {1 SC, 1 HDC, 2 DC, 1 HDC}, repeat { } 7 more times (8 petals total).

Slst into the 1st stitch to join. FO.

Make 10 flowers total.

Leaf (Chart 5)

Using a 1.25 mm hook and Maxi Mouline in green (5228):

Ch 10

Row 1: ch 2, 1 HDC, 6 DC, 2 HDC, 3 SC, 2 HDC, 6 DC, 2 HDC, 3 SC

Slst into the 1st stitch to join. FO.

Make 10 leaves total.

Join the Appliqués

Ch 5 (branch), slst to join 2 leaves, ch 5 (branch), repeat.

Glue a flower to each pair of leaves.

Attach 5 appliqués to the front yoke using craft glue.

Attach 1 flower to each end of the branch.

Lining

Cut the knitted fabric using the adjusted 4-year inch measurements and attach it to the inside of the garment.

Size 6 Years

Transfer the molds to wax paper to use as reference when crocheting the pieces. Pay attention to the arrows in the measurements chart that indicate the direction of the work.

Dress

Crochet front and back at once.

Yoke (1st section)

Using a 2.5 mm crochet hook and Charme in the color Off White, work vertically to create the yoke.

Ch 20, and starting at the 2nd chain from the hook, work in Stitch pattern (A), following Chart 1 and the stitch repeat.

The edge where the odd rows begin represents the upper portion of the yoke (neckline); the edge where the even rows begin represents the bottom.

Neckline circumference (front and back together): 48 sts (≈9.5 in)

Bottom edge width: adjust naturally based on stitch pattern and tension.

Yoke height: 4.5 in (≈10 rows)

Work a total of 32 repeats of the yoke motif to achieve the required width.

Yoke Separation

Using a pin or stitch marker, mark the armholes (4.5 in from each side).

Start crocheting the row and ch 3 (≈0.5 in) when you reach the markings, to join the front and back of the body; skip the stitches between the markings.

Each ch 3 forms the underarm. FO.

Body (2nd section)

Join the yarn at the right underarm and work the body using Lace Pattern (B) from Chart 2, in the round.

Continue until the body measures 13.75 in from the start of the section (≈31 rows).

Work 15–16 vertical pattern repeats (each 2 rows) in Lace Pattern (B).

Ensure your stitch count at the start of this section supports the stitch multiple of the lace pattern. Adjust by increasing or decreasing up to 1–2 stitches if needed.

Finish with border stitch, following Chart 3 and its stitch repeat in the round. FO.

Then, crochet the border stitch around the bottom edge of the yoke (Chart 3).

Make 1 row of SC around the neckline. FO.

Flower (Chart 4)

Using a 1.25 mm hook and Maxi Mouline in pink (9288):

Make a magic ring.

Row 1: ch 1, {1 SC, 1 HDC, 2 DC, 1 HDC}, repeat { } 7 more times (8 petals total).

Slst into the 1st stitch to join. FO.

Make 12 flowers total.

Leaf (Chart 5)

Using a 1.25 mm hook and Maxi Mouline in green (5228):

Ch 10

Row 1: ch 2, 1 HDC, 6 DC, 2 HDC, 3 SC, 2 HDC, 6 DC, 2 HDC, 3 SC

Slst into the 1st stitch to join. FO.

Make 12 leaves total.

Join the Appliqués

Ch 5 (branch), slst to join 2 leaves, ch 5 (branch), repeat.

Glue a flower to each pair of leaves.

Attach 6 appliqués to the front yoke using craft glue.

Attach 1 flower to each end of the branch.

Lining

Cut the knitted fabric using the adjusted 6-year inch measurements and attach it to the inside of the garment.

Flower Chain Dress.pdf

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Designer: Ateliê Círculo

 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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