Dragon Stitch Top/ Dress
The latest free pattern on the blog “Dragon Top”. Scroll down for the free written pattern & video tutorial below.
Read below about the inspirations behind this pattern, stitch information or scroll down to the bottom for the free written pattern & video tutorial.
What is the Dragon Stitch?
I just love this stitch. It looks great on any project. You may have notice that we did this stitch a few months ago HERE. This stitch pattern looks more complicated than what it truly is. That what makes me love it! People think I spent forever on the stitch but in reality, it’s super simple.
The stitch used are the shell stitch & chains. This pattern does have a 4 row repeat. I suggest stitch markers to not lose your place in the pattern.
Yarn
Dark Horse Fantasy yarn is one of my favorites. Unfortunately, you can buy it in brick and mortar store anymore. Luckily you can get it still on Amazon for a great price for $3.99-6.99
- Weight / Yardage: 100 Gram / 205 Yards
- Fiber Content: 50 Nylon, 50% Acylic
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Free Crochet Sweater Dress
In this article you will learn how to make this free crochet sweater dress. This pattern can be a little tricky if you don’t remember to keep count of your rows. To prevent any confusion I provided you with the written pattern, pictures and video tutorial.
We will be using the Dragon stitch to complete this top. I published a blog post about this stitch a few months ago. The dragon stitch is such a versatile stitch that you can use it on any one of your projects
More crochet sweater patterns
- Oversized Sweater Pattern
- Crochet Granny Top
- Crochet Sweater Coat
- Boat Neck Sweater
Check out this awesome pattern remix one of my fabulous pattern testers competed. Shalanda Elise is a talented crochet with more style than anyone I know. Look at those sleeves! She revamped my pattern into unique and original.
Crochet Sweater Video Tutorial
Written Pattern
Dragon Stitch Top
Materials
Dark Horse Fantasy Yarn 1,200 yards
Or any worsted weight, aran, or 4 ply yarn
Video Pattern https://youtu.be/71wURKFNxU8
*Recommendation: Watch video for reference before starting pattern
Create a gauge swatch: Ch 19. Follow pattern row 1-10
Gauge swatch= 5.25 inches across X 5 inches high
Gauge 8 pattern row = 4.5 inches
Free Crochet Sweater Dress Written Pattern
Stitches
Sp- Space
Sk- Skip
Ch- Chain
Sizes: S-M (L-Xl, 2X-3X)
S-M | L-Xl | 2X-3X | |
Chest | 32-34in 81-86cm | 40-42in 101-106cm | 48-50in 123-127cm |
*This pattern is extremely stretch due to the structure of the stitch.
*Note: For a more custom fit. Measure around the widest part of your chest, then divide it by 2, minus .5 inches This will be the width of your panels
Chest width / 2 – .5 = Panel width
*note keep track of rows completed, to ensure back panel rows will match. It is very easy to forget what row you are on. It better to keep track than recount your rows.
Front Panel (Video 1:20)
Ch 59 (75, 91)
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across, turn. (57, 73, 91)
*Note: Panel should be half the length of chest measurement. Remember to check as you go. Adjust hook size if necessary
Row 2: Ch 1, sc same sp, *ch 5, sk 3, sc*, rep *to* across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in the same st, sc in ch-5 sp. *Ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, shell in the sc, sc in ch-5 sp*, rep *to* across, 3 dc in last sc st, turn. (Video 4:12)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5. *Sc in top of shell, ch 5,sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5*, rep *to* across, sc in the top of ch-3 st, turn. (Video 7:54)
Row 5: *Ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, shell in the sc, sc in the next ch-5 sp*, rep *to* across, ch 2, dc in the last sc st, turn. (Video 9:36)
Row 6-: Ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5, *sc in top of shell, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5* rep *to* across, sc in the ch-3 st, turn. (Video 12:02)
Repeat row 3-6 ending after completing row 3 until it measures approximately 32 inches, ending on row 6. Length can be shortened or lengthen (shirt or dress). Do Not fasten off. Continue to V-neck section
*note keep track of rows completed,to ensure back panel rows will match
V-neck Right Side (Video 14:00)
Place stitch marker in center shell of panel
Continue with the working yarn you left off with from the last section.
Row 1: Ch1, sc in same sp, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sc top of shell, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp,* rep *to* 4 times, sc in top of shell,turn
Row 2: Ch 1, sc, shell in next sc st, sc in ch-5 sp,*Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, shell in the sc, sc in ch-5 sp*, rep *to* across, ch 2, dc in the last sc st, turn. (Video 15:51)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5, sc in top of shell, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sc in top of shell, ch 5, sc in ch-5 space* rep *to* across, sc top of shell, turn. (Video 4:12)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in same sp, shell in next sc st, sc in ch-5 sp,*Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, shell in the sc, sc in ch-5 sp*, rep *to* across, 3 dc in last sc st, turn. (Video 7:54)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in same sp. ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, *ch 5, sc top of shell, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp,* rep *to* across, sc in top of shell,turn.
Row 6-9: Repeat row 2-5
Row 10-13: Repeat row 2-5
Row 14: Ch 1, sc next 2 sts, *4 sc in ch-5 sp, sc in previous sc* repeat *to* across
Row 15: Ch 1, sc across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing
V-neck Left side (Video 24:35)
Attach to top center shell working from right to left
Row 1: Ch 1, sc, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5, *sc in top of shell, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5*, rep *to* sc in top of ch-3 st, turn.
Row 2: *Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, shell in the next sc, sc in the next ch-5 sp*, rep *to* until 2 sts remain, shell next sc st, sc last st, turn
Row 3: Sk st, slp st next 3 sts, ch 1, sc in the same st, *sc next ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in top of shell, ch 5*, rep *to* across, sc in 3rd ch of ch-5 st, turn. (Video 4:12)
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in the same st, sc in ch-5 sp. *Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, shell in the sc, sc in ch-5 sp*, rep *to* until last 2 sts, shell next st, sc, turn. (Video 7:54)
Row 5: Sk st, slp st next 3 sts, Ch 1, sc same st, sc in ch-5 sp, Ch 5, *sc in top of shell, Ch 5, sc in ch-5sp, ch 5*, rep *to* across, sc in ch-3 st, turn. (Video 9:36)
Row 6-9: Repeat Rows 2-5 in order
Row 10-13: Repeat Rows 2-5 in order
Row 14: Ch 1, *sc, 4 sc in ch-5 sp*, rep *to* until last two stitches. Sc next 2 sts, turn.
Row 15: Ch 1, sc across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing
Back Panel (Video 37:05)
Ch 51(59, 67, 75,83,91,99)
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across, turn. (49
Row 2: Ch 1, dc, *ch 5, sk 3, sc*, rep *to* across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in the same st, sc in ch-5 sp. *Ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, shell in the sc, sc in ch-5 sp*, rep *to* across, 3 dc in last sc st, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5. *Sc in top of shell, ch 5,sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5*, rep *to* across, sc in the top of ch-3 st, turn.
Row 5: *Ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, shell in the sc, sc in the next ch-5 sp*, rep *to* across, ch 2, dc in the last sc st, turn.
Row 6-: Ch 1, sc, ch 5, *sc in top of shell, ch 5, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5* rep *to* across, sc in the ch-3 st, turn.
Repeat row 3-6 ending after completing row 5. Your total number of rows should match the front panel. Do Not fasten off. Continue to Edging section
Back Panel edging (Video 37:36)
Row 1: Ch 1, *sc, 4 sc in ch-5 sp*, rep *to* until last two stitches. Sc next 2 sts, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing
Sew together according to the lines on the picture below. (Video 39:22)
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