by Below is a clear, beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide for making a Luna Crochet Dress. Because “Luna dress” is a popular style rather than a single official pattern, I’ll give you detailed instructions that you can follow or adapt to any size. If you want, I can also convert this into a row-by-row full written pattern in a specific size (XS–5XL).
🌙 How to Make a Luna Crochet Dress
A detailed guide for construction, yarn choice, measurements, and assembly.
⭐ 1. Materials Needed
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Yarn: 3–6 skeins of DK (Category 3) cotton or cotton-blend
Cotton gives a structured summery dress; acrylic drapes more. -
Hook: 4.0 mm (or size needed to meet gauge)
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Stitch markers
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Measuring tape
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
⭐ 2. Skills Required
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Chain (ch)
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Slip stitch (sl st)
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Single crochet (sc)
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Double crochet (dc)
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Working in the round
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Increasing
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Seaming
Optional: Familiarity with shell stitch or lace patterns if you want a decorative skirt.
⭐ 3. Construction Overview
The Luna dress is usually created as:
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A fitted top/bodice (often a triangle-cup or tank-top style)
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A waistband or join-round
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A flowing A-line or flared skirt, either solid or lace
You can make it:
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as a mini dress
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a midi dress
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or a maxi dress
🌙 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1 — Take Measurements
You’ll need:
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Bust circumference
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Underbust (just below bust where the cups will join)
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Waist
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Hip circumference
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Dress length (from underbust to hem)
You’ll build the dress to these measurements so it fits perfectly.
STEP 2 — Make the Triangle Cups
Most Luna dresses use triangle crochet cups.
Basic Triangle Cup Pattern
Repeat twice.
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Foundation:
Chain 15 (adjust for coverage). -
Row 1:
Dc into 4th ch from hook and across. (12 dc)
Ch 3, turn. -
Row 2:
Dc across until last stitch.
Into last stitch: dc, ch 2, dc to increase the triangle tip.
Ch 3, turn. -
Rows 3–12:
Repeat Row 2 (the cup will widen as the increases create a triangle). -
Customization:
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Add rows for larger bust.
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Add edging sc around cup for strength.
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Make two identical cups.
STEP 3 — Join Cups & Create the Top
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Lay both cups side by side.
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Crochet a row of sc across both bottom edges to connect them.
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Continue working rows of sc or dc until the panel reaches your underbust measurement.
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Add straps (simple chains reinforced with sc rows).
STEP 4 — Create the Waistband (Optional)
A waistband makes the dress more fitted.
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Work 2–4 rows of sc around the entire bottom edge.
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Keep it snug — but not tight. You can switch to a smaller hook for shaping.
STEP 5 — Begin the Skirt (in the round)
Turn the work so you can continue in the round, working downward.
Round 1:
Work dc evenly around. Join with sl st.
Round 2:
Increase slightly by adding:
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1 increase (2 dc in same stitch) every 10 stitches
Round 3+ (Skirt Expansion):
Continue rounds of dc, increasing every few rows:
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For a straight skirt: no increases
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For an A-line skirt: increase every 3–4 rows
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For a flowy Luna skirt: increase every 2 rows
Optional: Add Lace Pattern
A very common Luna dress uses a simple shell/lace design:
Shell Pattern (repeat around):
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Sk 1 st, 5 dc in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st
Or a V-stitch lace:
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(dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch
You can alternate:
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1 row dc
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1 row lace
for a lovely flowing effect.
STEP 6 — Work Until Desired Length
Keep crocheting until the skirt reaches:
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Mini: 18–23 in
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Midi: 26–30 in
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Maxi: 40+ in
Add a decorative shell border if desired.
STEP 7 — Finishing
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Weave in all ends
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Lightly block the dress
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Add lining if you want more coverage (optional)
🌙 LUNA CROCHET DRESS SIZING GUIDE
To adjust for different sizes:
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Increase starting chains for cups
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Add more connecting rows under bust
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Increase number of stitches picked up around skirt
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Adjust frequency of increases based on hip size
If you tell me your measurements or desired size, I can make a fully personalized pattern.
🌟 Want me to generate a FULL written pattern?
I can write you a complete row-by-row pattern in:
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XS
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S
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M
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L
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XL
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XXL
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3XL–5XL
Or tailor it to your exact bust/waist/hip measurements.
Just tell me:
What size and what style of skirt (solid, lacy, flared)?
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