Ochre Dress Crochet Pattern

Ochre Dress by Quail Studio

What is Being Made

The Ochre Dress is a crochet garment designed by Quail Studio and published by Rowan as part of the MODE at Rowan collection. This is a pullover dress available in nine sizes, ranging from chest measurements of 71-76 cm (28-30 inches) up to 152-157 cm (60-62 inches). The dress features a classic construction with a fitted bodice and is worked from the top down in separate pieces including a back, front, and sleeves that are subsequently assembled.

Techniques Used

The Ochre Dress employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginner-level crafters. The garment is constructed using a foundation chain method, with pieces worked in rows from a chain base. Shaping is achieved through strategic decreasing on wrong-side rows at the neck opening to create a fitted neckline. Stitch markers are used throughout construction to track important placement points, such as the neck openings positioned 27 to 64 stitches in from either side depending on the size being made. The pattern is written in UK crochet terminology, which uses different names for stitches compared to US terminology.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch structure features a repeating pattern of treble crochet stitches separated by chain spaces. The foundation row establishes the pattern by working 1 treble into the 6th chain from hook (counting as 1 treble and 1 chain space), followed by alternating chain-1 and treble stitches across the row. Subsequent rows maintain this open, lacy pattern by working trebles into trebles with chain-1 spaces between them. The pattern note specifies that all instructions use UK stitch terminology, where a treble (tr) refers to what is known as a double crochet in US terminology. The openwork nature of this stitch pattern creates an airy, breathable fabric suitable for a dress.

Materials

The Ochre Dress is designed to be worked in Cotton DK weight yarn from the MODE at Rowan collection. Yarn requirements range from 10 balls (50 grams each) for the smallest size to 18 balls for the largest size. The pattern was photographed in the colorway Macaroon 011, though the design can be created in any Cotton DK yarn. A 4mm crochet hook (US size G/6) is required for construction. The working tension is 20 stitches and 9 rows to 10 centimeters measured over the stitch pattern using the specified hook size. Additional notions include stitch markers to assist with tracking increases, decreases, and placement points throughout the construction process.