Skater dress- slouch neck

Skater Dress with Slouch Neck by Itchy Crochet Designs

What is Being Made

This is a crochet skater dress pattern featuring a slouch neckline, designed by Itchy Crochet Designs. The dress is available in three sizes: Small (37 inch bust), Medium (44 inch bust), and Large (51 inch bust). The skater silhouette creates a fitted bodice with a flared skirt, making it a versatile garment suitable for various occasions.

Difficulty Level and Craft Technique

This is an intermediate-level crochet pattern that requires foundational crochet knowledge. The pattern employs specialized foundation techniques to create a professional finish with optimal drape and flexibility at the edges.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern utilizes several key crochet techniques:

• Foundation Single Crochet (SC): The pattern recommends using foundation-less single crochet for maximum stretch and flexibility at the edge. This technique provides superior "give" compared to standard foundation chains, allowing the dress to fit comfortably across a range of mid-range bust measurements.
• Foundation Double Crochet (DC): This special stitch creates a looser edge than a standard foundation chain while maintaining a straighter finish. The foundation double crochet is worked by chaining 2, inserting the hook in the 2nd chain from the hook, yarning over and pulling through the chain, then yarning over and pulling through the first loop on the hook to create the "foundation" chain, followed by yarning over and pulling through both remaining loops.
• Standard crochet stitches: While the pattern emphasizes foundation techniques, it can also be worked using a standard foundation chain if preferred, though this will result in less elasticity at the edges.

Gauge and Hook Size

The pattern is worked with a 4 mm crochet hook. The recommended gauge is 12 stitches by 15 rows over a 3-inch square, which is typical for DK weight yarn. Itchy Crochet Designs suggests increasing or decreasing half a hook size for mid-range bust measurements to achieve the best fit, providing flexibility for customization.

Yarn Materials and Yardage Requirements

This pattern is designed for DK weight yarn and uses J C Brett Cotton On and Kool Kotton as recommended yarns, both of which are cotton blends ideal for warm-weather garments.

• Small size: 172 meters (1988 yards) using 14 balls of 50g yarn
• Medium size: 2020 meters (2273 yards) using 16 balls of 50g yarn
• Large size: 2470 meters (2739 yards) using 19 balls of 50g yarn

Pattern Format and Designer Information

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Itchy Crochet Designs. The pattern is 6 pages in length and includes detailed instructions for constructing the slouch neck skater dress. Crafters can connect with the designer through Facebook at facebook.com/itchycrochet, Ravelry at ravelry.com/people/itchycrochet, and Craftsy at craftsy.com/user/pattern/store/611203.