Berroco Forever Disco Last Dance Dress Crochet Pattern

Berroco Forever Disco Last Dance Crochet Dress

What is Being Made

The Last Dance is an intermediate-level crochet dress designed by Mel Kennelly. This garment is constructed as a two-piece project, with separate front and back bodice pieces that are subsequently joined together and worked from the top down in the round to complete the dress. The finished design offers multiple size options ranging from 33 inches to 62¼ inches in bust circumference, with length measurements between 45 and 47¼ inches, providing versatility for different body types and fit preferences.

Construction and Techniques

The dress employs a strategic construction method that begins with creating two distinct bodice pieces before joining them to work circularly. This approach allows for precise shaping and fit in the upper portion of the garment. Once the front and back pieces are joined, the remainder of the dress is worked in continuous rounds from the top downward, which streamlines the construction process and creates a seamless appearance in the body of the dress.

The pattern utilizes a repeating stitch pattern worked over a multiple of 8 chain stitches plus 1. The set-up round establishes the foundational pattern using single crochet and double crochet stitches to create texture and visual interest. The pattern incorporates color changes, with the initial round worked in one color before transitioning to a second color for subsequent rounds, allowing for sophisticated color blocking and design depth.

Stitches Used

The Last Dance pattern incorporates fundamental crochet stitches suitable for intermediate crafters:

• Single Crochet (sc) – Used to create defined stitch points and structure within the pattern
• Double Crochet (dc) – Employed in clusters of nine stitches to create dimensional shells and texture
• Chain Stitches (ch) – Used for foundation chains and spacing within the pattern repeat
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Applied to join rounds and create seamless transitions

Materials: Yarn and Tools

This pattern calls for Berroco Pima 100, a premium yarn fiber available in 100-gram hanks. The yarn is worked with a size I / 5.5 mm crochet hook. Three coordinating colors from the Berroco Pima 100 line are used throughout the design: #8491 Peach (C1), #8431 Chrysanthemum (C2), and #8492 Cranberry (C3). Yarn quantities vary by size, ranging from 2 to 5 hanks per color depending on the finished bust measurement selected.

The pattern specifies that gauge should be measured after blocking, with the pattern stitch measuring 3 repeats at 5½ inches wide by 6½ inches long. Additionally, 17½ half double crochet stitches equal 4 inches in width. Checking gauge before beginning is emphasized as essential for achieving accurate finished measurements and ensuring proper fit of the completed dress.

Sizing and Fit

The Last Dance is available in nine size options organized in three groups. Sizes range from 33 inches to 62¼ inches in bust circumference. The pattern recommends wearing the dress with approximately 2 inches of negative ease to 2 inches of positive ease, offering flexibility in how the finished garment will fit the wearer. Length remains consistent at 45 inches for smaller sizes, with the two largest size groups measuring 47¼ inches in length.