Over the Rainbow summer crochet dress

A simple and easy to make crochet dress that can be made to fit any size or length.

Summer is finally here and I love the excuse to go through my stash and pic out all of my colourful yarns.

Cotton being my go to yarn in Summer for its softness. I always love trying to add a different kind of style to each of my projects.

This crochet dress is a serious stash buster!

It works well in all colour combo’s, block colours and solid colours! It can even be made with acrylic and wool to wear in winter with tights and leggings!

No seams! The over the rainbow crochet dress is worked in one piece, flat from top to bottom. The straps are added after.
It is designed to be loose, floaty with lots of ease for comfort and easy wear. The dress is open at the back from the chest down. Shorts or leggings could be worn underneath.

My real inspiration came from finding the Rico Creative cotton yarn! Its made up of teeny chains and lets the yarn breath with lots of air flowing through he fabric.

I wish you could feel how soft this dress is, My little Plum absolutely loves it. I have to wash and dry it quick so she can wear it again.

ThIs is a winning project for me, economical (light on the yarn), versatile, customisable and made to be worn over and over!

Choosing your yarn!

You can make this dress in any dk yarn you like. If you’re choosing to use the same yarn as I have then you will have plenty of stretch in the fabric and it falls loosely. This will be due to the chained fabric that is very light.

If you are using an acrylic or wool yarn, be mindful this will not have as much ease and stretch. You may want to adjust the amount of chains for the beginning chain to get the right circumference. The straps which will need to be comfortable to wear may also need to be adjusted to your preference.

The pattern uses very little yarn, the 4/5 years and under uses around 200g!!

Beginner/Medium ability

I have tried to write this pattern with the beginner in mind.

If you can Half double crochet and double crochet – this project is for you!

This easy to follow pattern will help you master repeats and cluster stitches to create different looks and textures.

The all rounder crocheter will love this project too! It’s a great project for whipping up gifts and filling your little ones wardrobe with your stash!

If you would like to purchase an inexpensive, printable and AD FREE version of this pattern in sizes 12/18 months, 2/3 years, 4/5 years, 6/7 years, 8/9 years, 10/11 years, 12/13 years you can find it here –

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Materials

• 5mm crochet hook
• Yarn – Rico Creative cotton (Colour coated) or DK yarn of your choice
4 Buttons in desired size and style

2 x stitch markers and tapestry needle

Gauge: 19 stitches – 28 rows = 10cm/4” Half double crochet

Stitches and abbreviations

Hdc: Half double crochet
DC: double crochet
ch: chain
sts: stitches
Sl st: Slip stitch

NOTES: The yarn used has a lot of stretch. If you are using a dk acrylic yarn or a yarn without stretch you may want to check the chains ease against your own yarn. You can add more or less chains as required and continue with the pattern.

Chains at the beginning of the rows do not count as 1st stitch for this part.

Purchase an inexpensive, printable and AD FREE version of this pattern you can find it here –

Looking for more Summer patterns?

Check out my Cotton Confetti dress pattern…It has pockets! 🙂

Thank you for trying out my latest design!

I would love to hear your feedback and see your makes with this pattern!

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Happy Crocheting!