Crochet Elegant Pineapple Stitch Mermaid Dress Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: DK weight yarn, approximately 1500-2000 yards (use a soft and durable yarn)
• Crochet hook: Size G/4.0 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

16 sts and 8 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch

Pattern Instructions:

Bodice:

1. Chain 72 (Adjust in multiples of 8 to suit your size). Join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
2. Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as dc), dc in each ch around, join with slip stitch to top of ch-3. (72 dc)
3. Round 2-5: Chain 3, dc in each stitch around, join with slip stitch to top of ch-3.
4. Divide for Cups: Work in pineapple pattern, dividing evenly to create two triangular cups based on size; use half the stitches for each cup and follow the pineapple stitch diagram.

Skirt:

1. Joining: Once the cups are complete, join yarn at the base and proceed in rounds.
2. Round 1: Work pineapple stitch pattern evenly around the bodice (use stitch markers to help identify sections).
3. Continue working in the pineapple stitch pattern, increasing slightly at the sides to achieve the flared mermaid silhouette. This is continued for the desired length of the skirt.

Finishing:

1. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
2. Add ties to the top of each cup for a halter-neck style.
3. Block the dress to open up the lace and enhance the shape.

Size Adjustments:

Adjust initial chain and number of full pineapple stitch repeats as needed to fit different sizes.