Zahira Crochet Dress

Welcome the hottest season of the year—summer is here!

If you’re in the mood to create something light that won’t weigh you down during hot days, or a little dress perfect for the beach, I have the perfect model for you: the Zahira Dress.

It’s simple to make but delivers a chic effect. It enhances your curves and, if you have a fuller bust, this dress will definitely flatter your figure.

Want to know how to make it?

Follow the step-by-step guide below. With a few small adjustments, you’ll be able to tailor it perfectly to your silhouette.

Dress Structure

The dress starts with the front panel, followed by the back panel. After joining both panels, we’ll move on to the skirt, which will be worked in the round until the desired length. Finally, we’ll finish off the neckline, armholes, and the bottom hem of the skirt. It couldn’t be easier!

Recommended Yarn

First, choose a lightweight and breathable yarn—like cotton, a cotton-linen blend, or viscose—something that allows your body to breathe.

For this dress, I used a cone cotton yarn, light and easy to work with a 3.5 mm crochet hook. I recommend using a medium-weight yarn—neither too fine nor too thick. Remember, the goal is lightness!

The sample shown was made in a medium size, and I used approximately 500 grams of cotton ( 50g -t 180 meters).

Stitches Used (US terms):

ch (chain)

sc (single crochet)

dc (double crochet)

tr (treble crochet)

yo (yarn over)

sk (skip)

** – repeat the sequence

Front Panel – Left Shoulder

Start with 6 chains.

Note: For larger sizes, start with 8, 10, or 12 chains, depending on how deep you want the neckline.

R1: ch1, 6 sc

R2: ch4, 1 tr, 2 tr in one stitch, 2 tr in one stitch, 2 tr along the row

R3: ch1, sc

R4: ch4, 2 tr along the row, 2 tr in one stitch, 2 tr in one stitch, 3 tr along the row

R5: ch1, sc

R6: ch4, 3 tr along the row, 2 tr in one stitch, 2 tr in one stitch, 4 tr along the row

R7: ch1, sc

R8: ch4, 4 tr along the row, 2 tr in one stitch, 2 tr in one stitch, 5 tr along the row

R9: ch1, sc

R10: ch4, 5 tr, 3 tr in one stitch, 3 tr in one stitch, 6 tr along the row

R11: ch1, sc

R12: ch4, 7 tr along the row, 3 tr in one stitch, 3 tr in one stitch, 8 tr along the row

R13: ch1, sc

R14: ch4, 9 tr along the row, 3 tr in one stitch, 3 tr in one stitch, 10 tr along the row

R15: ch1, sc

R16: ch4, 11 tr along the row, 3 tr in one stitch, 3 tr in one stitch, 12 tr along the row

R17: ch1, sc

Fasten off the yarn and repeat the same 17 rows for the right shoulder.

Joining Front Shoulder Panels – Row 18

Now we join both shoulder pieces:

R18: ch4, 13 tr across the row, 3 tr in one stitch, 3 tr in one stitch, 14 tr across the row.

Take the first shoulder piece you made and continue working: yarn over twice (for treble crochet), close 2 loops at a time (this creates your tr), 13 tr across the row, 3 tr in one stitch, 3 tr in one stitch, 14 tr across the row.

R19: ch1, sc

R20: ch4, 15 tr across the row, 3 tr in one stitch, 3 tr in one stitch, 32 tr across the row, 3 tr in one stitch, 3 tr in one stitch, 16 tr across the row

Add more stitches in the following rows if necessary.

R21: ch1, sc

Place a stitch marker at the beginning and end of Row 21. From here, we’ll work the body down to the waist.

Shaping the Waist – Decreases

We’ll begin decreasing stitches at the beginning and end of each row:

Beginning of row: work the second and third tr together

End of row: work the last two stitches together, then 1 tr in the final stitch

Repeat the pattern below:

R22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32: ch4, 2 tr together, tr across the row, when 3 sts remain: 2 tr together, 1 tr in last st

R23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33: ch1, sc

Repeat as many rows as you need to reach your waist.

If you don’t want a tight fit, work decreases only in the first few rows when shaping the body.

Back Panel

Work the back panel the same as the front panel with one difference:

In the top portion, increases are worked at the beginning and end of each row—not in the center.

Example for treble row:

ch4, 2 tr together, tr across the row, 2 tr together, 1 tr

The lower part is worked identically to the front panel, with the same number of rows and decreases.

Once both panels are finished, sew the shoulders and sides together.

Skirt

Work a round of single crochet along the bottom edge of the bodice.

Starting from Round 2, follow the round pattern.

For example, if the pattern says “one element every 3 stitches,” you can skip only 1 or 2 stitches instead of 3 to create a looser skirt.

Continue working in the round until the desired length is reached.

Use the pattern you prefer the most, here are a couple of examples.

Finishing Touches

Once the skirt reaches the desired length:

Work one round of sc

Then: 3 sc – in the 4th sc work 3 picot stitches

Repeat this edging around the armholes and neckline as well.

I hope this guide inspires you to create your own Zahira Dress with love, patience, and a personal touch. Every stitch tells a story, and each maker brings something unique to their work. Feel free to use this pattern as a base to craft garments that reflect your style and enhance your silhouette.

However, I kindly ask that you respect my work: this guide is the result of time, creativity, and dedication. Copying or redistributing the content for commercial purposes without permission is not allowed. You’re more than welcome to share your creations made from this pattern—just remember to tag me and credit me as the designer.

Create, personalize, but do not copy. Respect copyright.

Thank you for choosing my design—happy crocheting, and may the yarn be with you!

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