Crochet sundress for girls

Often adults want to please their children with some interesting thing. You can make it yourself, you don’t have to buy a gift for money. So, mothers and grandmothers can make their girl a beautiful knitted dress for any time of the year. This article will tell you exactly how to knit a sundress for a little princess.

We prepare for crocheting a sundress

You always need to prepare for any work in advance if you want to do everything correctly and not forget anything in the process. The color of the garment should be thought out first before you go shopping. Below are a few points that you should adhere to when shopping.

Choosing threads and hook

These tools are essential for any craft related job. It is important not to make a mistake, otherwise your product will turn out crooked, torn, or nothing at all. Below there will be a detailed description of each material you need with all its features.

Threads. Choosing the right yarn is not that difficult. If you want to make a summer dress, then cotton, viscose or acrylic will suit you. For winter it is better to take wool. Also, bulky baby yarns are most often used for babies. Turkish, Italian and bobbin yarns are considered more budget-friendly options. All proposed types of thread will fit perfectly and keep their shape for a long time. Needlewomen prefer certain companies such as “Narcissus”, “Eva”, “Filo di Scosi”, “Lotus”, “Maxi”, “Jasmine”, “Stella”, “Blues”.

Hook. Never start work until you have studied all the information on the tools. Pay attention to a few details that are very important. Hooks are distinguished by length: short, for regular knitting, and long, for Tunisian knitting (creating a dense fabric from knitwear). You should also study the components of the hook:

1. Pen. This is a large part of the tool designed to provide good support in the hand. They can be made from different materials if it is a combination hook. For beginners, it is better to choose simple hooks where the handle is made of the same material as the device itself.
2. "Cheeks." They are needed to support the working fingers (index and thumb), which is why they are specially flattened than the entire hook. The size may be indicated on them, sometimes this is done on the handle. Manufacturers do not always make flattening.
3. Kernel. Thanks to it, the desired loop size and product density are formed. It's also a great help when you're unsure about hook size. Just take measurements of the rod suitable for knitting. The size of the rod and the tool are the same, which makes the task easier for you.
4. Head. The rounded part, which is the main part for knitting. All your work will depend on it.It shouldn't be too sharp that the thread will break and hurt your finger, or too round that it won't allow the hook to pass through.
5. Notch. Yarn is put on it. With its help, it will be easy for you to hook the thread and thread it through the loop.

Now it will be useful to know what a hook can be made of. Manufacturers always try to please knitting lovers with unusually beautiful tools. But for needlework, devices should not only please your eye, but also be practical.

• Steel. This material has never failed in its strength. And this time it will be a great choice for you. It is very difficult to break and provides excellent thread glide. Unfortunately, beginners often avoid it due to its high price.
• Plastic. They will definitely attract the attention of those new to needlework, because they are made bright and in any color. Also, their price is much lower than all the others. But despite their ease of use, they are very brittle and create an unpleasant sound when in contact with the thread. Because of them, the yarn becomes very electrified.
• Combined. In this case, the handle and the tip are completely different in materials of manufacture. It can be made of plastic or wood, and the end is made of steel or aluminum. Due to the thickness of the handle, they may not be comfortable for everyone. The only downside is that the components may fall off.
• Aluminum. Hooks made of this material are more similar in characteristics to steel ones. The threads glide well, it is difficult to break the hook and the price is reasonable. The disadvantages are that they can fall out of your hand, thin ones can bend, and some can even stain the yarn.
• Wooden. When making craft utensils from wood, bamboo is the most preferred material.They have a very pleasant texture and are of better quality. But they have a rather high price and are fragile.

Choosing a hook for the yarn is very simple. All you have to do is put the thread into the notch. The thread has covered the entire surface along with the tip, which means the tool is too small, which will make your clothes too tight. The product will be too loose if the thread has left a little more space. Based on this, you must select materials so that the thread fills the recess but does not go beyond it.

ATTENTION! Large hooks are suitable for knitting loose items made of wool or wool blend yarn.

Taking measurements

The first thing you need to do is make sure that the person you choose as a model is standing straight. The tape should be pulled on the side where it is most convenient for you. So, standing on the side, you will ensure that the measurements are placed evenly on your shoulder blades and chest. Try to measure tightly because the product will still stretch. Start removing from the top and to the bottom of the desired length of the sundress. Before you begin, tie any rope around your waist. This will make it easier to take measurements.

• Make the neck circumference so that the tape closes above the depression (the center of the collarbone).
• Chest circumference is measured at the high points of the chest and shoulder blades.
• Shoulder length from neck to desired armhole location.
• The distance from the waist to the hips, a rope will help with this. The beginning comes from her and goes to the end of the buttocks.
• Hip circumference at prominent points.
• Waist length. It starts from the 7th cervical vertebra on the back and lies in the middle, taking into account the shoulder blades.
• The length from the waist down is done along the side. Then add the previous measurement to this one.

If you want, you can add sleeves. They are outlined when the arm is lowered from the shoulder to the hand or higher.Then a girth is made of the place where the sleeve ends.

Crochet sundress for girls: popular patterns

This section will show you interesting plans for knitting sundresses.

• Light green sundress with white flowers. This robe looks very bright and the shade of green is reminiscent of warm days.
• Pink dress. The color gives the little owner of this outfit a cute look.
• White openwork sundress. It fits very nicely and, thanks to the loose skirt, allows you to run around and have fun.

We crochet a sundress for a girl: description

Prepare everything you need for your creativity and tune in to a positive mood. Keep track of how many stitches you need to pick up, when to move to a new row or start a pattern. All this will be indicated on the diagrams.

Crochet warm sundress for girls

For insulated models, choose suitable yarn, such as wool. But it will prick the skin, so look for woolen threads with the addition of acrylic, it softens the wear of the product. Also, children's clothes should be made from natural yarn so that the body can breathe through the clothes.

Fashionable crochet sundress for children

If you prefer fashionable things, then you can add today’s current patterns, rhinestones, drawings, brooches and much more to your work.

Crochet school sundress

Does the uniform that everyone wears at school seem boring to you and your girl and want something special? There is a solution. Knit the dress with the addition of not too bright, but interesting decorations.

What is important to know when crocheting

To ensure successful knitting, take into account the following tips.

• You should hold the hook in your right hand (or left if you are left-handed) like a pen when writing.
• Choose a tool so that your hands do not get tired during the process.
• Before the main work, check the threads and hook by making a sample garment.
• When knitting, try to move your fingers more and do not strain, then your loops will be soft.
• Beginners should first try knitting with one thread and gradually move on to more.
• If while knitting you missed a loop or made an extra one, it is better to unravel it to that point and re-tie it. Do not waste time correcting errors if you want to end up with the desired product.
• It is recommended not to knit from too fluffy yarn in the first stages, as this requires some experience.

We hope the presented diagrams were useful, and you will be able to make a special gift for your child with your own hands.