About Calliope Dress (EN)
The Calliope Dress is a customizable top-down crochet pattern by Enida Avdic. Worked in lace stitch with 3 mm hook and bamboo yarn. Includes sizes XXS to 5XL. Optional sleeves and adjustable length.
| Designer | |
|---|---|
| Craft | |
| Meterage (per 50 g) | |
| Needle / Hook Size | |
| Language | |
| Stitch Pattern & Technique | |
| Difficulty Level | |
| Clothing Size (Adult) | |
| Gauge | |
| Collection |
The Calliope Dress by Enida Avdic of yarnS design is a stunning and highly customizable crochet dress pattern designed to fit your body like a glove. Worked from the top down in a continuous flow, the construction allows for total control over length, sleeve style, and shaping. Whether you want a short, casual summer dress or a full-length showstopper with bell sleeves, this pattern gives you all the tools to create a garment that suits your unique style.
The entire dress is made using a beautiful lace stitch pattern that creates an elegant drape and a feminine silhouette. The pattern uses foundation double crochet (FDC) for structure and stretch, combined with double crochet (DC), treble crochet (TC), and single crochet (SC) to shape and define the lace motifs. A 3 mm crochet hook is recommended, but tension may require you to size up or down to meet gauge.
The design relies on the stretchiness of bamboo yarn, making it important to block the dress—lengthwise only—to achieve the correct fit. The suggested yarn is Go Handmade Tencel Bamboo Fine, a fingering weight (category #1) yarn composed of 60% bamboo and 40% tencel, held double-stranded throughout the project. The result is a lightweight, cool, and breathable fabric with natural shine and softness. Depending on the size, you’ll need approximately 480g to 770g for the full-length version with long sleeves.
The pattern includes sizes from XXS to 5XL, designed with negative ease of 2–3 cm to ensure the dress hugs the body without being restrictive. The fit is enhanced through a series of increases and decreases built into the lace pattern, particularly around the waist and hips. Customization options include sleeveless versions, straight or flared sleeves, or turning the deep V-neck to the front or back for different looks.
Gauge is essential:
The Calliope Dress is a sophisticated project with step-by-step guidance, chart support, and video tutorials. It’s perfect for intermediate crocheters who want to level up their garment-making skills and create something truly eye-catching.
Meet
Enida’s crochet journey began when she became a mother. What started as a hobby quickly grew into her creative sanctuary and passion. Today, she creates modern and stylish crochet patterns that bring new life to this timeless craft. Yarns Design is built on inclusivity, where everyone—regardless of experience, style, or size—can create something unique with their own hands.
Related patterns
Other patterns you might enjoy.
