The Citrus Dress is a playful, breezy crochet dress that feels like a burst of sunshine in your wardrobe. Inspired by lazy summer days and fresh fruit vibes, it’s designed to be fun, bold, and totally wearable.

With a simple, relaxed shape and bold intarsia colorwork (yes, we’re painting with yarn here!), this is an intermediate-level pattern that adventurous beginners can also tackle—with the help of the full video tutorial.

This is the dress you’ll throw on all summer—whether you’re at the market, at brunch, or just basking in the sun, the Citrus Dress makes you feel bright, light, and unique.

Need extra help? Check out my step-by-step youtube tutorial, which walks you through the pattern with tips and visuals for extra support!

⭐️ Free version is available in my YouTube tutorial:
https://youtu.be/lSYnADmTRtA

Materials

…Yarn
A: DROPS LOVES YOU 7, 8/4 classic cotton, Yarn group A (sport weight), color 23 (plum);

200 (250, 300, 350, 400, 400) g / 680 (850, 1020, 1190, 1360, 1360) m = 7.1 (8.8, 10.6, 12.3, 14.1, 14.1) oz / 744 (930, 1116, 1302, 1487, 1487) yd

B: DROPS LOVES YOU 7, 8/4 classic cotton, Yarn group A (sport weight), color 13 (old pink);

100 (120, 150, 200, 200, 250) g / 340 (408, 510, 680, 680, 850) m = 3.5 (4.2, 5.3, 7.1, 7.1, 8.8) oz / 372 (446, 559, 744, 744, 930) yd

C: DROPS LOVES YOU 7, 8/4 classic cotton, Yarn group A (sport weight), color 32 (pearl);

40 (40, 50, 50, 60, 80) g / 136 (136, 170, 170, 204, 272) m = 1.4 (1.4, 1.8, 1.8, 2.1, 2.8) oz / 149 (149, 186, 186, 223, 297) yd

D: DROPS LOVES YOU 7, 8/4 classic cotton, Yarn group A (sport weight), color 56 (orange);

20 (30, 30, 40, 40, 50) g / 68 (102, 102, 136, 136, 170) m = 0.7 (1.1, 1.1, 1.4, 1.4, 1.8) oz / 74 (112, 112, 149, 149, 186) yd

…Other
Hook: 4 mm
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Gauge

17 hdc x 10 rows = 10 x 10 cm

Finished Measurements

XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)

Shoulder to Shoulder
45 (49, 54, 59, 66, 71) cm / 17.7 (19.3, 21.3, 23.2, 26.0, 28.0) in
Bust Circumference
89 (99, 108, 118, 132, 141) cm / 35.0 (39.0, 42.5, 46.5, 52.0, 55.5) in
Body Panel Width
89 (99, 108, 118, 132, 141) cm / 35.0 (39.0, 42.5, 46.5, 52.0, 55.5) in
Length
70 (74, 78, 82, 86, 90) cm / 27.6 (29.1, 30.7, 32.3, 33.9, 35.4) in

Crochet garments tend to stretch a lot when worn. The Citrus Dress is designed shorter because it naturally stretches at least 10 cm / 4 inches after blocking, hanging, or just a few hours of wear. Keep this in mind when choosing your size!

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch/s = chain/s
hdc = half double crochet
RS = right side
slst = slip stitch
st/s = stitch/es
WS = wrong side

Notes

This pattern includes a full video tutorial designed to clarify any techniques or steps that are better demonstrated visually than explained in writing.

You’ll begin by making two bust panels, followed by two body panels that you’ll attach to the bust. Next, sew the shoulders together. Then seam the sides of the dress. Add one round of hdc around the neckline and armholes.

This pattern uses intarsia crochet. Intarsia crochet involves using separate yarn bobbins or small balls for each color block, ensuring that yarn is not carried across the back of the work. Follow the color chart carefully and manage yarn changes neatly to maintain a clean finish.

Row 1 on Body Panel is foundation half double crochet.

You will be working with hdc: when instructions say “(B) x 7” it means 1 hdc in the next 7 sts with yarn B.

Each size has a link to the “Progress Tracker” for easy to follow instructions.