Lisbon Sun Dress Free Crochet Pattern

If you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect summer crochet project, let me introduce you to the Lisbon Sun Dress Free Crochet Pattern! It’s our newest free crochet pattern that’s super cute, easy to wear, and just breezy enough for those hot summer days.

This dress is made with light worsted weight cotton yarn, so it’s nice and breathable - basically, exactly what you want when it’s 85 degrees and climbing. The straps are a standard width (no spaghetti straps here), which means you’ve got plenty of options when it comes to undergarments. Super practical, right?

But the real star of the show? That lace panel in the skirt. It adds just the right amount of detail without making the dress feel too fussy. It gives it a light, flow feel that’s flattering and comfortable.

Whether you’re heading to the beach, a backyard BBQ, or just want something handmade and pretty to throw on, this crochet sundress totally fits the bill. And since it’s a free pattern, you can dive right in!

Supply List:
Category #4 light worsted weight yarn (Wool And The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton used for design. There are a bunch of great options on crochet.com, too.)
Main Color 450 (500, 540, 600, 665, 755) yds
Contrast Color 460 (510, 550, 600, 650, 705) yds
Wool And The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton used for design
Crochet Hook Size I-9 / 5.5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins

GAUGE: 4” sq = 11 sts x 10 rows in hdc stitch

Sizes: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X & 2X)

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
Fhdc – foundation half double crochet
ch – chain loop
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
hdc2tog – hdc 2 together
sp - space

Finished Measurements:
Bust: 36.5 (39.5, 42, 45, 48, 51)”

NOTES:
READ THROUGH ENTIRE PATTERN BEFORE BEGINNING

This pattern is written for Adult Woman Extra Small. (Sizes Small, Medium & Large, 1X & 2X in parentheses)

This pattern is made in two panels; front & back bust and the skirt is added after assembly.
You will make one strap each for back and front and then attaching them to the opposite piece. Assembly calls for Mattress Stitch Method, if you do not know this you can whip stitch instead.
While working the bodice & hips, it is suggested to try the garment on for size and length preferences.

Block BEFORE assembly

FRONT & BACK BUST PANELS – Make 2:
MAIN COLOR:
Row 1: Fhdc x 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70), (Leave long tail of approx. 10 inches. You will need this later for seaming). TURN.
Rows 2 - 20: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 49 (53, 57, 61, 65, 69)x hdc across for total 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70) hdc incl ch 2, TURN.

Begin Shaping Armhole:
Row 21 - 23: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc2tog 2 times, hdc across to last 5 stitches then [hdc2tog] 2 times, hdc in last st; 4 stitches decreased each row, 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58) stitches remain. TURN
Rows 24 – 28 (29, 30, 31, 32, 33): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc2tog, hdc across to last 3 stitches then hdc2tog, hdc in last st; 2 stitches decreased, 28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38) stitches remain. TURN
Row 29 (30, 31, 32, 33, 34): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc across total 28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38), incl ch 2. TURN
Row 30 (31, 32, 33, 34, 35): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) hdc, 16 (16, 16, 18, 18, 18) sc, 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) hdc TURN.

Make Strap:
Rows 31 (32, 33, 34, 35, 36) – 50 (51, 52, 53, 54, 55): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) x hdc, TURN. Fasten off – leaving long tail for assembly.

TOP ASSEMBLY:
Marry your two panels and this will now be INSIDE OUT
Using your stitch marker or fastener, pin sides of panels together at Row 21.
Using your long tail from the bottom, and using mattress stitch method, attach the sides working from the bottom to the fastener on each side.
Using mattress stitch, connect the straps one to the back and one to the front.

TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT TO CONTINUE IN THE ROUND
You will now be working in the round with joined rounds. Join each round with sl st to complete – BUT DO NOT TURN YOUR WORK. With bust right side out, after assembled: Attach main color at center stitch of lower back, then:

BODICE:
MAIN COLOR:
Rounds 1- 4: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115, 123, 131, 139)x hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140) hdc incl ch 2.
***NOTE: For longer torso add rounds here before going on - will require additional yarn ***

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR – INCREASE FOR HIPS
Round 5: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc around, increasing 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) hdc evenly across round, sl st to top of Ch 2 to join, 103 (111, 120, 128, 136, 145) hdc.
Round 6: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc around, increasing 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) hdc evenly across round, sl st to top of Ch 2 to join, 106 (114, 123, 132, 140, 149) hdc.
Round 7: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc around, increasing 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) hdc evenly across round, sl st to top of Ch 2 to join, 108 (117, 126, 135, 144, 153) hdc.
Rounds 8 - 9: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 107 (116, 125, 134, 143, 152) x hdc around for total 108 (117, 126, 135, 144, 153) hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR
Rounds 10 -13: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 107 (116, 125, 134, 143, 152) x hdc around for total 108 (117, 126, 135, 144, 153) hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Rounds 14-15: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 107 (116, 125, 134, 143, 152) x hdc around for total 108 (117, 126, 135, 144, 153) hdc incl ch 2.
***NOTE: For longer full coverage add rounds here before going on to skirt - will require additional yarn ***

SKIRT – continue in contrast color
Round 1: Ch 2 (acts as dc), [dc, ch 2, dc, dc] in same; then ch 3, skip 2 hdc, sc in next hdc, ch 5, skip 2 hdc, sc in next hdc, ch 3, skip 2 hdc then [dc, dc, ch 2, dc, dc] in next hdc, * ch 3, skip 2 hdc, sc in next hdc, ch 5, skip 2 hdc, sc in next hdc, ch 3, skip 2 hdc, [dc, dc, ch 2, dc, dc] in next hdc * / Repeat * to * around and sl st to top of ch 2 to complete round. Pattern will be repeated 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) times across round.
Round 2: Sl st into ch 2 sp, ch 2 (acts as dc), [dc, ch 2, dc, dc] in same; then ch 5, skip ch 3 sp, sc into ch 5 sp, ch 5, skip ch 3 sp and 2 dc, * [dc, dc, ch 2, dc, dc] into ch 2 sp, then ch 5, skip ch 3 sp, sc into ch 5 sp, ch 5, skip ch 3 sp and 2 dc * Repeat * to * around, and sl st to top of ch 2 to complete round.
Round 3: Sl st into Ch 2 space, Ch 2 (acts as dc), [dc, ch 2, dc, dc] in same; then ch 3, sc into ch 5 sp, ch 5, sc into next ch 5 sp, ch 3, * [dc, dc, ch 2, dc, dc] into ch 2 sp, ch 3, sc into ch 5 sp, ch 5, sc into next ch 5 sp, ch 3 * Repeat * to * around and sl st to top of Ch 2 to complete round.
Round 4: Repeat Round 2.
Rounds 5 – 26: Repeat Rounds 3 & 4 alternating.
Fasten off.

FINISHING AND TRIM:
Neck Edging: Attach contrast color at back center of neckline. Then:
Ch 1, sc across working 1 sc in each hdc and 2 sc in each ch-2, sc in each hdc across the front neckline, sc in each hdc up the second strap and 2 sc in each ch-2, sc in each hdc across back neckline, sl st to beg ch 1. Fasten off.

Arm Edging: Attach contrast color at back where strap begins. Then:
Ch 1, sc up the strap and around each armhole placing 1 sc in each hdc and 2 sc in each ch-2. Fasten off.
Weave in all ends.

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