The Desert Wind Dress is your new favorite summer staple—light, flowy, and full of effortless charm. It features a softly gathered bust (with optional elastic for a snug fit), puff sleeves, and a playful fringe trim that brings serious boho energy. The pattern is designed with flexibility in mind, offering easy adjustments for dress length, sleeve length, and strap fit so you can make it truly your own.

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/JmbzTQczZlE

Materials

…Yarn
DROPS LOVES YOU 7, 8/4 classic cotton, Yarn group A (sport weight), color 45 (bright sand);
XS: 550g / 1870m (19.4 oz / 2045 yd)
S: 600g / 2040m (21.2 oz / 2230 yd)
M: 700g / 2380m (24.7 oz / 2600 yd)
L: 800g / 2720m (28.2 oz / 2975 yd)
XL: 950g / 3230m (33.5 oz / 3530 yd)
2XL: 1050g / 3570m (37 oz / 3900 yd)

…Other
Hook: 3 and 4 mm
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape, Stitch Markers

Gauge

Bust (3 mm hook):
21.5 sts x 11 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in (extended half double crochet)
Body & Sleeves (4 mm hook):
15 sts x 8 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in (extended half double crochet)

Finished Measurements

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

Bust Circumference: 64 (74, 84, 94, 104, 115) cm / 25¼ (29¼, 33, 37, 41, 45¼) in
Body Circumference: 127 (147, 167, 188, 208, 229) cm / 50 (57¾, 65¾, 74, 82, 90¼) in
Length: 61 (61, 64, 64, 66, 66) cm / 24 (24, 25¼, 25¼, 26, 26) in
Sleeve Length: 23 (23, 25, 25, 28, 28) cm / 9 (9, 9¾, 9¾, 11, 11) in

The length measurement does not include the straps, because those are made to fit your needs; it measures only from just above the bust downward.

Specialty Stitch & Technique Key

Extended half double crochet
Invisible join

Stitch Key (US terminology)

ch = chain
ehdc = extended half double crochet
ehdc blo = extended half double crochet back loop only
sc = single crochet
slst = slip stitch
st = stitch
sts = stitches
yo = yarn over
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 crocheting the bust in joined rounds, then continue working the body downward, finishing with the section where the fringe is added. Next, you’ll crochet a round with thin elastic around the bust to add stretch. Finally, you’ll work the sleeves directly onto the body.

The pattern includes instructions for customizing the dress length, sleeve length, and strap for the sleeve length to suit your fit and style.

Slst to join on the bust and body is an invisible join.

Ch 2 doesn’t count as a stitch.

To select your size, measure your bust circumference; it should be about 10 cm (4 in) smaller than the corresponding finished measurement listed in the Finished Measurements section for the intended fit.