# Periwinkle Blue Checkered Crochet Dress Free Pattern
Gingham checks in periwinkle blue — the sweetest checkered dress! The checkered pattern is created with simple color changes in single crochet, giving you that classic picnic-blanket gingham look. It’s charming, it’s retro, and it’s the dress that gets compliments from strangers.
The checks are just carried yarn in single crochet — no intarsia, no bobbins, just two colors worked in blocks. The flared skirt gives it that perfect twirl.
Periwinkle and white checks — like a picnic in dress form. Cotton yarn for crisp, clean checks.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight cotton yarn in periwinkle blue (approx. 500 yards) and white (approx. 300 yards)
- Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Finished size:
- Adult S–M: bust 36 inches, length 36 inches
The Pattern
Bodice
With periwinkle, Ch 82.
Row 1: SC in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across, Ch 1, turn. (81 SC)
Rows 2–10 (checks): Work in blocks of 9 stitches, alternating periwinkle and white every 9 stitches. Change colors every 3 rows to create the checkered effect. Carry the unused color along the back. Ch 1, turn each row. (81 SC)
Row 11 (divide): Continue the check pattern. SC in the next 12 (front), skip 17 (armhole), SC in the next 34 (back), skip 17 (armhole), SC in the next 12 (front). Join to work in the round. (58 SC)
Rounds 12–14: Continue the check pattern in the round, SC in each stitch, join. (58 SC)
Skirt
Round 15 (increase): Ch 1, *SC in the next 6 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch,* repeat around, join. (66 SC)
Continue the check pattern.
Rounds 16–22: SC in each stitch around, join. (66 SC)
Round 23 (increase): Ch 1, *SC in the next 7 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch,* repeat around, join. (74 SC)
Rounds 24–32: SC in each stitch around, join. (74 SC)
Round 33: Ch 1, slip stitch in each stitch around for a clean edge. Fasten off.
Work 1 round of periwinkle SC around each armhole and the neck. Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- Carry the unused color loosely along the back — tight floats will pucker the checks.
- The checks should align vertically; count your blocks carefully at the start of each row.
- Try red and white for a classic picnic look, or pink and white for sweetness.
Checkmate — the cutest dress on the board!
