This St. Patrick’s Day crochet tutu dress is so cute and quick to crochet. Add strips of tulle to the bodice for a full and princess look for your little Irish baby. The shamrock is added by crocheting around the posts of stitches in the row below, no need to sew an applique to the front of the bodice.
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St. Patrick’s Day Tutu Dress Crochet Pattern
Supplies:
Worsted Weight Yarn to make the bodice of this tutu dress. I used a variety of different brands for this project. My favorite brand was Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn, and some of the Softer Red Heart Super Savers. Red Heart’s “With Love Yarn” will give you a larger size, so check your gauge. Yarn amount approx. 250 to 400 yds.
Notions – 3 to 4 buttons for closure in back. Tulle on a spool
Tulle
20″ long strips (newborn) 21″ long strips (3 mo) of tulle 6” wide. 55-60 yds of precut tulle on a roll, or 5.0 yds from the bolt
Dress length: 14”-14.5” from center neck
Embellishments – Optional – Lace, buttons, ribbons
Hook:
G/6 4.25mm
H/8 4.75mm
Gauge:
4” x 4” 6.5 DC cross stitches across x 10 rows of alternating HDC & DC Cross Stitch rows for height. Chain 32; HDC in 2nd CH from hook and in each CH across; CH 3 and turn, DC Cross stitches across; CH 2, Turn; HDC in each ST across; Repeat to measure gauge
Special Stitches:
Floating Shamrock – Stitch Tutorial is found HERE.
Leaf 1: Turn your work just enough to complete the following stitches around the post of the dc below, going down the post, (SLP ST, CH 4, TRBL, HDC, TRBL, CH 4, SLP ST) 1st leaf of the shamrock has been made.
Leaf 2: Turn your work just enough to execute the second leaf, under the top two loops of the DC round below. (Please refer to picture tutorial) 2nd leaf (SLP ST, CH 4, TRBL, HDC, TRBL, CH 4, SLP ST)
Leaf 3: Then you will turn your work just enough so that you can complete the following stitches around the post of the next dc going up the post, (SLP ST, CH 4, TRBL, HDC, TRBL, CH 4, SLP ST) 3rd leaf of shamrock is made.
Cross over and close the base of the shamrock by executing a SLP ST in the beg. SLP ST of the 1st leaf. MAKE SURE TO SC DIRECTLY AT THE BASE OF THE SHAMROCK YOU JUST MADE, WHICH WILL BE THE DC THAT HOLDS THE 3RD LEAF OF THE SHAMROCK, proceed to make the stem
STEM: CH 6, SLP ST in 2nd CH from hook and in each remaining CH’s.
MAKE SURE TO SC DIRECTLY AT THE BASE OF THE SHAMROCK YOU JUST MADE, WHICH WILL BE THE DC THAT HOLDS THE 3RD LEAF OF THE SHAMROCK
Cross Stitch – Skip ST, DC in nxt ST; Cross back going in front of DC just made, and DC in skipped ST
Fan Base – 2 DC in/under arch, CH3, followed by 2 more DC stitches in or under the same arch
Stitch Guide:
join w/ = join with
slp st = Slip Stitch
ch = Chain
sc = Single Crochet
hdc = Half Double Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
trb = Treble Crochet
bp hdc = Back Post Half Double Crochet
fp hdc = Front Post Half Double Crochet
nxt = Next
* * = Repeat between the stars the number of times stated; x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on;
in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete stitch or sequence of stitches stated.
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
The complete ad free crochet pattern that includes 1. NB, 3 mo, 6-9 mo & 12 mo sizes 2. charts 3. A photo tutorial’s on how to make those wrap around the posts shamrock’s, and how to add the tulle, can be purchased on Etsy.
Beginning Chains do not count as stitch until the fan lace edge.
Shaping your shamrock after it is made is easy. Stiffen them a little with Spray Starch. Place paper or some kind of barrier behind the shamrocks, and spray them, smoothing them into place.
0-3 mo Bodice – Crochet Tutu Dress
(Please use “H” hook)
Make foundation CH 37
Row 1:
HDC in 3rd CH from Hook, HDC in nxt st (2x), 2HDC in nxt st; * HDC in nxt st (4x), 2HDC in nxt st* 6X; HDC in last stitch; Turn. [42 HDC]
Row 2:
CH 1; *SC in nxt ST (4X); 2 SC in nxt ST * 3x; SC in nxt st
(12X) 2 SC in nxt ST; *SC in nxt ST (4X); 2 SC in nxt st;* 2x; SC in last 4 stitches; Turn. [48 SC]
Measurements: 11.5” long x ¾” in height
Row 3:
CH 2, DC in 1st st, Execute Cross Stitch Pattern across, ending with DC in last st; Turn. [23 Cross Stitches 48 total stitches]
Row 4:
CH 1 *SC in nxt ST (7x ); 2 SC in nxt ST * 6x; Turn [54 SC]
Row 5:
CH 2, DC in 1st st, Execute Cross Stitch Pattern across, ending with DC in last st; Turn [26 Cross Stitches 54 total stitches]
Row 6:
CH 1, *SC in nxt ST (8x); 2 SC in nxt ST* 6x; Turn [60 SC]
Measurements:21” long x 2 ½” in height
Row 7 will lay the groundwork for the lacy cap sleeves, by executing CH 4 arches in the cap sleeve area
Row 7:
CH 1, HDC in nxt ST (5x) *CH 4, skip st, SC in nxt st* 8x; HDC in nxt ST (17 x); SC in nxt st; *CH 4, skip st, SC in nxt st* 8x; HDC in nxt ST (5x); Turn [27 HDC/ 16 CH 4 arches]
Row 8:
CH 1, HDC in nxt ST (5x); CH 4; skip arch sequence; HDC in nxt HDC (17x) This is the front of the tutu dress; CH 4; skip arch sequence. HDC in last 5 st’s; Turn. NOTE: Odd rows will be the right side of your work. [27 HDC]
Row 9:
CH 1, SC in each ST and in each CH across; Turn. [35 SC]
Row 10:
CH 2, DC in each ST across; Turn. [35 DC]
The following round is unique. You will be executing a SC in each st., and you will be crocheting around the posts of the previous round to make the floating shamrocks. Please refer to the Floating Shamrock Tutorial.
Row 11: Floating Shamrock Stitch Row
CH 1, SC in nxt ST (13x) dropping MC and add CC at last pull through of the 13th SC; Shamrock Stitch; SC in each remaining st’s; Turn [35 SC]
Measurements: 6” wide folded; 4 ½” in height
Fan Lace Edge Crochet Tutu Dress: Row numbers will start over
SWITCH TO G/6 4.25mm HOOK WHEN CROCHETING THE FAN LACE EDGE.
Row 1:
CH 1; SC in 1st st; CH 4; skp nxt st; * SC in nxt ST; CH 4; skp nxt st;* Repeat between * * across; with SC in last ST; Turn. [17 CH 4 arches)
Each Fan Base will consist of this sequence of stitches; 2 DC in/under arch, CH3, followed by 2 more DC stitches in or under the same arch
Row 2:
SLP ST in 1st CH of 1st arch; CH 3,(CH 3 counts as DC) DC in/under arch, CH3, DC (2x) in/under arch (this is first Fan Base); SC in/under nxt arch; * Fan Base in/under arch; SC in/under nxt arch; * Repeat between * * around; Turn. [9 fan bases, 8 SC]
Row 3:
(Note: all Fans will consist of 6 TRB and 5 CH 1 spaces) SLP ST in 1st & 2nd DC, SLP ST in/under CH 3 Space; CH 5 (CH 5 will count as TRB, CH 1); *TRB, CH 1 in/under CH 3 space arch* 4x; 1 more TRB in/under arch; HDC in nxt SC; *TRB, CH 1 in/under CH 3 space arch (5x) 1 more TRB under arch; HDC in nxt SC; * Repeat between * * across; Turn. [9 fans, 8 DC]
Row 4:
(Note: all fans will have 5 CH 3 loops, and all HDC stitches of previous row will be skipped in this next sequence) SLP ST in 1stST; [*CH3; Skip CH 1 space, SLP ST in nxt TRB* 5x; Skip HDC and SLP ST in 1st TRB of nxt fan] Repeat across. Do not end off but proceed to Page 13 and continue with “Bodice Edging Instructions”. [9 fans with a CH 3 edging] Please follow edging instructions below.
The complete ad free crochet pattern can be purchased at Ravelry. It includes all sizes and charts. There are photo tutorial’s on how to make the floating shamrock and how to add the tulle for that princess skirt.
EDGING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BODICE of Crochet Tutu Dress
When you are finished with the fans, continue to crochet up the back edge. Continue around the neck, and down the opposite back edge. You will do this three times, back and forth, shaping the neck shoulder area, and also adding button loops for the button closure. You may have noticed that the neckline is wide and will need a little shaping. Follow instructions below.
Please switch back to an “H” Hook
STEP 1:
This next step requires an “H” hook. Proceed to SC up the edge of the bodice, evenly spacing your stitches. Stitch count is not important at this point, but too many stitches will make a rippled and bumpy edge.
Execute 3 stitches at the corner. SC around the neck line,
STEP 2:
After finishing the neckline, make sure to execute 2 to 3 stitches at the corner, proceed to SC down the opposite back bodice edge. Do not sc down the edge of the fans, CH 1, and turn, and proceed to SC back up the same bodice edge.
STEP 3:
Do not to forget to execute 3 SC at the corner. Skip a stitch every 6th or 7th stitch at the shoulder area, as this area needs to be curved more. Do not skip or decrease across the front of the neckline.
STEP 4:
After finishing the neckline, continue down the opposite back edge, remembering not to stitch into the fan edge. Turn and SC back up the edge of the bodice, this is the third time adding an edge to the side of the bodice. Remember to execute 2 to 3 stitches at the corner.
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN THE NECKLINE AREA: When you reach the neck line, *CH 3, skp ST, SLP ST in nxt ST* Repeat around to next Corner, do not execute 2 or 3 stitches at the corner. Instead execute *SC, CH 2, SC in same stitch* this is the first button loop.
STEP 5:
You will need to mark where you want your button loops to be. Use a ruler to mark so that your buttons will be evenly spaced.
STEP 6:
Use straight pins, a piece of yarn, or stitch markers to mark the spot where you want the buttons to be placed.
SC down the edge. Execute the following sequence when you reach a marker, CH 1 (CH 2 if the buttons are big) SC in nxt ST. Continue until you are at the end of the bodice, fasten off and weave in ends.
BUTTON APPLICATION
Adding buttons to a crocheted item can be rather tricky. I have found a shortcut that may help you.
STEP 1:
Place the buttons on the button placket, in the place you desire…checking first to see if the button will go through the holes that you have made for them. Next hold the buttons in place by using scotch tape to hold them in place, just like the Watermelon and Candy Corn shoes.
STEP 2:
Keeping the tape in place, proceed to sew the buttons in place. Remove the tape once you feel the button is secure.
CAP SLEEVE INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1:
Wrong Side Facing You. Join in the right corner of the underarm; SC in joining ST and in the next 2, or what number is left in your underarm CH.
STEP 2:
Skip the HDC and SLP ST under CH 4 Arch. This will round out the armscye.
STEP 3:
Proceed to execute the Row 2 (Fan Base) of the “Fan Lace Edge” in all arches.
STEP 4:
When you are out of arches, drop down and SLP ST to the beg. SC in the underarm area; Turn
STEP 5:
CH 1; proceed to execute Row 3 of Fan Lace; Turn
STEP 6:
Proceed to execute Row 4, Fasten off and weave in ends.
TUTU INSTRUCTIONS
The bodice is perfect to add tulle for a sweet tutu dress. Below is an estimated amount of tulle for the tutu dress.
20″ long strips (newborn) 21″ long strips (3 mo) of tulle 6” wide. 55-60 yds of precut tulle on a roll, or 5.0 yds from the bolt
Dress length: 14”-14.5” from center neck
Step 1:
Cut three 20″ or 21″ long strips & fold them in half.
Step 2:
With the wrong side of the bodice facing you, thread tulle strips into the arch row, and tie them evenly around an arch. Be careful to keep everything smooth so that fan trim does not curl up. You want it to lay as smooth as possible
Step3:
Continue this process around the entire bodice.
Step4:
The button placket area in the back can leave a gap, and if you would like for this area to be closed, use two pieces of tulle and insert them in the very bottom, as pictured below.
Step5:
You can cover the tulle knots by running a strand of tulle or ribbon as a sash. Picture below shows the strategic points to put the tulle under, in order to tie it in the back, so the tulle won’t ride up. Two points in the front, and at the waist I also like to add embellishments at this point.
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