Terrestrial Crochet Cover-Up Dress Pattern | Short or Long

Terrestrial Crochet Dress Pattern: the boho crochet dress and beach cover-up in short or long versions

Terrestrial is the crochet dress pattern that works two jobs: a boho crochet dress for festivals, picnics, and summer days, and a crochet beach cover-up over a swimsuit at the beach or pool. It comes in short and long lengths with a customizable fit, optional fringe sleeves, and optional off-the-shoulder styling. I am Stacey, a teacher, so Terrestrial is written like a lesson: detailed step-by-step photos and measure-as-you-go tips, so the dress is shaped to your body while you make it.

This is a digital PDF crochet pattern, available as an instant download after purchase, not a finished dress or a printed pattern. No physical item will be shipped.

Crochet pattern features:

• Detailed step-by-step photos throughout, so you can check your work against mine as you go, which means no guessing at the shaping rows.
• Short and long lengths in one PDF, with the length customizable as you work, so you choose mini or maxi from the same pattern, which means one pattern for the cover-up and the dress.
• Measure-as-you-go fit with generous ease, so you adjust size, length, and fit on your own body while you crochet, which means Terrestrial can be made in any size, not just the four listed.
• Optional fringe sleeves and optional off-the-shoulder styling with a thin elastic cord, so you finish the dress your way, which means the same pattern gives you several different looks.
• A printer friendly version is included, so you can print just the instructions, which means a clean copy for your project bag.
• Make it for yourself or sell your finished dresses, so the pattern can pay for itself, which means Terrestrial is welcome at your market table too. If you do sell, I ask that you credit Mermaidcat Designs as the designer.

What a maker said:

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"One of the many patterns I've bought from Mermaidcatdesigns. So cute and functional. I wear mine as a beach cover up and I've gotten so many compliments! <3" Kristen H., verified review

Sizing and fit:

Bust measurements: Small 32-34 in (81.5-86.5 cm), Medium 36-38 in (91.5-96.5 cm), Large 40-42 in (101.5-106.5 cm), and Extra Large 44-46 in (112-117 cm).

Sizes are body measurements, and the dress is designed with generous ease. Use the measure-as-you-go tips in the pattern to choose your size and adjust the fit as you work. You can make it in any size. Inside the pattern, the sizes are color-coded, which makes the instructions easy to follow.

Materials:

• 3.5 mm crochet hook.
• Upholstery needle.
• Thin elastic cord, if you want to wear the dress off the shoulder.
• Fingering-weight yarn. Note: the yarn used is more like DK yarn in other brands. Short version by size: Small 1,500 yards, Medium 2,000 yards, Large 2,500 yards, Extra Large 3,000 yards. Long version by size: Small 2,300 yards, Medium 3,300 yards, Large 4,400 yards, Extra Large 5,500 yards.
• Recommended yarns: Organic Cotton Sport. Comfy Fingering.

Questions I hear most about Terrestrial:

• Is it right for my skill level? Terrestrial is an intermediate pattern, written with detailed step-by-step photos. If you are comfortable with the basic stitches and ready for a garment, the photos and the measure-as-you-go checks carry you through.
• Is it a dress or a cover-up? Both. Makers wear it as a summer dress for festivals and picnics, and as a beach or poolside cover-up over a swimsuit. Short or long is your choice in the same pattern.
• How do I choose my size? Start from your bust measurement and the generous ease, then use the measure-as-you-go tips to adjust as you work. Because the fit is built as you go, you can make it in any size, including beyond the listed range.
• Can I make it longer? Yes, the length is customizable in the pattern. If you add extra skirt rounds, budget extra yarn, about 45 to 50 yards for each extra round.
• Can I sell the dresses I make? Yes, you may sell your handmade creations from this pattern. If you do sell, I ask that you credit Mermaidcat Designs as the designer.

See Terrestrial made by my customers, in short and long versions, in the Terrestrial story on the Mermaidcat Blog.

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Happy Hooking,
Stacey

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