Crochet maxi summer boho dress.

Crochet Maxi High Low Dress with Ruffled Hem

What Is Being Made

This is a crochet maxi summer boho dress featuring a high-low silhouette with a ruffled hem, designed by ThePoshCrochet. The dress is available in multiple sizes ranging from XS/S through L/XXL (US sizes 4/6 to 12/14, EU sizes 36/38 to 44/46, UK sizes 8/10 to 16/18), making it suitable for various body types. The high-low construction creates an elegant, asymmetrical hemline that transitions from shorter to longer lengths, while the ruffled hem adds a playful, bohemian aesthetic perfect for warm-weather wear.

Crochet Techniques Used

This intermediate-level crochet project employs fundamental crochet construction techniques appropriate for garment making. The pattern utilizes a structured approach with separate front and back bodice pieces, as indicated by the included schematic diagrams with measurements provided in both centimeters and inches. The high-low hem design requires shaping techniques to create the asymmetrical silhouette, while the ruffled hem involves increases or specialty stitch applications to achieve the decorative, voluminous edge detail characteristic of bohemian-style dresses.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates essential crochet stitches for creating a wearable garment:

• Single crochet (sc) – provides a tight, dense fabric base
• Half double crochet (hdc) – offers a medium-weight fabric with good drape
• Double crochet (dc) – creates a lighter, more open fabric suitable for summer wear
• Treble crochet (tr) – adds height and airiness to sections
• Chain stitches (ch) and chain spaces (ch-sp) – form foundational rows and decorative openings
• Slip stitch (sl st) – joins rounds and secures stitches

Materials and Specifications

The dress is designed to be worked with Alize Duet Bamboo and Cotton yarn, a fingering-weight yarn (14 wpi) classified as 8-ply in UK terms and DK weight in US terms. This yarn blend contains 40% cotton and 60% bamboo, making it ideal for summer garments due to its breathability and moisture-wicking properties. Approximately 350 to 450 grams of yarn is required depending on the chosen size.

The pattern calls for a 2 mm crochet hook. The recommended gauge is 26 double crochet stitches by 10 rows over 10 cm (4 inches), which is essential to achieve the correct finished measurements and fit. Working at the proper gauge ensures the dress drapes appropriately and maintains the intended silhouette across all size options.

Pattern Format and Contents

This is a downloadable PDF pattern written in US crochet terminology. The pattern includes a comprehensive schematic of the finished dress with measurements provided in both centimeters and inches for easy reference. Detailed diagrams for the front and back bodice pieces are included to guide construction. The pattern uses standard crochet abbreviations and notation, with clear instructions for repeating sections marked with asterisks and row/round designations for tracking progress through the project.