Mini Pini

Mini Pini Crochet Dress by made by hem

What is Being Made

The Mini Pini is a downloadable crochet dress pattern designed by made by hem. This garment is a fitted dress suitable for multiple sizes, ranging from XS to 2XL (UK sizes 4 through 22). The dress features button detailing with nine buttons (approximately 2.5cm each) integrated into the design, making it a practical and stylish piece for everyday wear.

Craft and Techniques

This pattern is worked entirely in crochet, classified as an intermediate-level project. The dress is constructed using fundamental crochet techniques that require prior experience with basic stitches and shaping methods. The pattern employs increases to shape the garment and utilizes stitch markers or yarn scraps to track progress throughout the construction process. Finishing techniques include sewing on buttons and weaving in ends with a tapestry needle.

Stitches Used

The Mini Pini pattern is built primarily on the following crochet stitches:

• Chain stitch (ch) – used for foundation chains and joining
• Half treble crochet (htr) – referred to as half double crochet in US terminology; this is the primary stitch that forms the fabric of the dress
• Increases (inc) – worked by creating two half trebles into the next stitch to add width and shape the dress

The pattern is written in UK crochet terms, so crocheters familiar with US terminology should note the conversion for half treble stitches.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Mini Pini requires Paintbox Simply Aran yarn, a 100% acrylic fiber with a yardage of 184 meters (210 yards) per 100-gram ball. Yarn quantities vary by size: XS requires 5 balls (500 grams), sizes S, M, and L each require 6 balls (600 grams), and sizes XL and 2XL each require 7 balls (700 grams).

Additional materials needed include a 5mm/US H crochet hook (or the appropriate hook size to achieve the stated gauge in the pattern), a tapestry or embroidery needle for finishing, scissors, stitch markers or yarn scraps for tracking stitches, and nine buttons measuring approximately 2.5cm in diameter.

Pattern Notes

The pattern is presented as a downloadable PDF and is written with clear abbreviations and instructions. Designers and makers are permitted to sell finished products made from this pattern provided they credit @made.by.hem as the original designer. However, the pattern itself may not be resold or redistributed.