Peony Dress

Círculo Studio
Sep 10
3 min read

09/10/2025

Level of difficulty

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)*

*Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number appears, it applies to all sizes.

Finished Measurements:

• Bust circumference: 30 (33, 36.2, 40.2, 44, 48)" / 76 (84, 92, 102, 112, 122) cm

• Length: 32.2 (33, 33.8, 34.6, 35.4, 36.2)" / 82 (84, 86, 88, 90, 92) cm

Materials & Tools:

• Yarn: Anne Cotton thread, Pink 6133 - 3 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7) skeins

• Hook: US C/2 (3.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

• Notions: Yarn needle, stitch markers

Gauge:

24 sts and 10 rows = 4" (10 cm) in pattern stitch using size C/2 (3.0 mm) hook. Take time to check gauge.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain

• st(s) = stitch(es)

• row = row

• sl st = slip stitch

• sc = single crochet

• dc = double crochet

• inc = increase

• rep = repeat

• patt = pattern

• beg = beginning

• rnd = round

Pattern Notes:

• Pattern stitch: Follow chart from to . Each repeat = 21 sts.

• Repeat approximations: Work repeats until reaching specified stitch count for each row.

• Construction: Garment is worked from shoulders down. Front and back are joined and worked in the round.

Instructions:

BODY (Front and Back worked together)

Shoulders:

Make first shoulder:

Ch 22 (26, 29, 34, 38, 44) + 3 turning chain.

Work in pattern stitch following chart from to approximately 1 (1, 1.5, 1.5, 2, 2) times.

Work 7 rows in pattern stitch. Fasten off.

Work on opposite side of foundation chain for 7 more rows in pattern stitch. Fasten off.

Set aside and make second shoulder identically.

Body Join:

With both shoulders ready, ch 48 (48, 53, 55, 58, 60) between them.

Continue in pattern stitch following chart, repeat from to approximately 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) times.

Work 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) rows after joining chain.

When both sides reach same height, join front and back.

Continue working in the round in pattern stitch, working from to approximately 8 (10, 10, 12, 12, 14) times total.

At end of each round, sl st to close and ch to begin next round.

Body Shaping:

Row 29 (30, 31, 32, 33, 34): Continue in pattern stitch, inc 10 (11, 11, 11, 11, 11) sts evenly across.

Row 41 (42, 43, 44, 45, 46): Continue in pattern stitch, inc 10 (11, 11, 11, 11, 11) sts evenly across.

Continue following chart until piece measures 32.2 (33, 33.8, 34.6, 35.4, 36.2)" / 82 (84, 86, 88, 90, 92) cm or desired length.

Body Edging:

Work final round: Ch 3, sc in next 2 sts; rep from around. Fasten off.

SLEEVES (worked directly into armholes)

Begin with one pattern repeat (* to *) on each side of shoulder beginning.

Attach sleeve to armhole with sl st at end of each row.

Inc before working sl st at end of row.

Work 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) rows with total inc of 30 (32, 38, 42, 52, 62) sts to complete 3.5 (3.5, 4, 4, 4.5, 5) pattern repeats.

Round 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16): Join and continue working in the round in pattern stitch.

Work 11 (11, 12, 12, 13, 13) more rounds.

End with same edging as body.

Finishing:

1. Neckline: Work 1 round of dc around entire neck opening. Fasten off.

2. Weaving in ends: Weave in all yarn ends securely.

3. Blocking: Lightly block to measurements if desired.

Designed by: Angelica Schmitt

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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