UKHKA 163 Crochet Dress and Angel Top - UKHKA163pdf - Downloadable PDF

UKHKA 163 Crochet Dress and Angel Top – Pattern Summary

UKHKA 163 is a downloadable PDF crochet pattern from UKHKA that includes instructions for two charming children's designs: a Double Knitting Crochet Dress and a coordinating Angel Top. Both pieces are worked in classic white and are designed to be sweet, wearable wardrobe staples for little ones. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it well suited to crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and are ready to tackle simple shaping techniques such as armhole and neck shaping.

Design 1: Double Knitting Crochet Dress

What Is Being Made

The Crochet Dress is a classic children's dress with a structured bodice, shaped armholes, and a neat neckline. It is worked in DK (double knitting) weight yarn in white and fastens with 3 buttons. The dress is available in three sizes to fit chest measurements of 19, 20, and 21 inches (approximately 48.5, 51, and 53.5 cm), with actual measurements of 21, 22, and 23 inches. The length from shoulder ranges from 13 to 15 inches (33 to 38 cm), and the sleeve seam measures 2 to 2½ inches (5 to 6 cm).

Techniques Used

• Armhole shaping – achieved by working slip stitches and decreasing double crochet stitches at the beginning of rows to create a clean, angled armhole edge
• Neck shaping – worked separately on each side of the front bodice to create a divided neckline with a neat finish
• Turning and row-by-row construction – the bodice back and front are worked flat, row by row, with turning at the end of each row
• Seaming – the finished pieces are joined to complete the garment
• Button fastening – 3 buttons are used as a closure detail

Stitches Used

• Double crochet (dc) – the primary stitch used throughout the bodice sections, creating a firm, even fabric
• Slip stitch (ss) – used at the beginning of shaping rows to decrease stitches neatly without creating a visible step
• Chain (ch) – used in the foundation chain to begin each piece

Materials

• Yarn: DK weight yarn in white – 3 x 50g balls and 2 x 100g balls (quantities are approximate and based on average requirements)
• Hook: 4.00mm (UK 8 / US F/5) crochet hook
• Tension: Using the 4.00mm hook, 4 dc = 2.5 cm (1 inch). A foundation row of 17 chains is recommended as a tension swatch, or adjust to achieve the correct tension. If fewer stitches are produced, a thinner hook should be used.
• Notions: 3 buttons

Design 2: Angel Top

What Is Being Made

The Angel Top is a delicate, lacy children's top featuring an open, decorative yoke worked in a treble crochet and chain mesh pattern. It is designed to fit a chest size of 20 inches (51 cm), with a length from shoulder of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and a sleeve seam of 5½ inches (14 cm). Like the dress, it is worked in white DK weight yarn and fastens with 3 buttons. The Angel Top has a distinctly more ornate appearance than the dress, thanks to its openwork yoke construction.

Techniques Used

• Openwork yoke construction – the yoke of the Angel Top is worked using a treble crochet and