Vinca Dress by Marcus Miller

Vinca Dress

Crochet
August 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
0 stitches and 0 rows = 4 inches
4.25 mm (G)
0 yards (0 m)
Bust: 31"-34", (35"-39"), 42"-46", (48"-52"), 54"-58, (60"-64")
US
English
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Language: ENGLISH

Skill Level: INTERMEDIATE

This is a WRITTEN pattern with photos, there are no charts. Due to the length of the pattern, it is divided into 2 separate PDFs. PDF 1 contains instructions for the Yoke, Bodice, and Skirt, PDF 2 contains instructions for the Skirt Lace and Sleeves. Over 150 photos are provided throughout the pattern along with written instructions.

Please advise the pattern sample below to compare your skill level. This is a written pattern and there are no charts. If you cannot reasonably parse these instructions, this pattern will be a challenge for you. If you choose to pursue this pattern but are not an Intermediate crocheter, it is your responsibility to approach this pattern to the best of your ability. Further details are given in the pattern about what I will and will not provide pattern support for. In the meantime, please vet yourself via the sample below.

PATTERN SAMPLE:

Rnd 2: Sl st in next 2 dc sts and ch1 sp, begInc, WIP to next inc, inc, WIP to end of rnd, sl st in 3rd ch st from beg of rnd (2 additional clusters added to total cluster count)

Sizing Listing Photos Feature a Size 1 Dress

There are 6 unique size brackets covering a bust range of 30”-64”

Measurements are written like so: Size 1, (Size 2), Size 3, (Size 4), Size 5, (Size 6)

The following measurements include Finished Garment Measurements (FGM) as well.

Bust: 30”-34”, (35”-39”), 42”-46”, (48”-52), 54”-58”, (60”-64”)

FGM: 31”, (36”), 44”, (49”), 56”, (61”)

Shoulder Width: 14”-15, (15”-16”), 16”, (16”-17”), 18”-19”, (18”-19”)

FGM: 14”, (15”), 16”, (17”), 18”, (18”)

Armhole Depth: (6”-7”), 8”-9”, (10”-10.5”), 11”, (11”-12”)

FGM: 6”, (6”), 8”, (9”), 10”, (11”)

Upper Arm Circumference: 10”, (12”), 14”, (16”), 18”, (19”-20”)

FGM: 10”, (12”), 14”, (16”), 18”, (19”)

Base Sleeve Length (Adjustable): 27” for all sizes

Materials
4.25mm/H hook
2.75mm/C hook
Weight 2/Fine Yarn (See Yarn Notes on Page 5)
Approximately 2100 (2300, 2500, 2800, 3200, 4000) yards
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Measuring tape
Scissors

Stitches and Abbreviations (US terms):
RS: right side
WS: wrong side
Beg: beginning
Rnd: round
Rep: repeat
Prev: previous
PM: place marker
PU: pick up
Ch: chain
Sk: skip
St/sts: stitch/stitches
Sl st: slip stitch
FCst/sts: foundation chain stitch/stitches
Sp: space
Dc: double crochet
Dc2/3tog: double crochet 2/3 sts together
Tr: treble crochet
Tr2/3tog: treble crochet 2/3 sts together
Cl: cluster worked as follows; 3dc in designated sp
WIP: “Work in Pattern” ie work as follows; (cl, ch1) in next ch1 sp
begCl: beginning cluster worked as follows; ch3, (2dc ch1) in same sp as ch3
Inc: raglan increase worked as follows; (3dc, ch1) twice in designated sp
begInc: first raglan increase worked as follows; ch3, (2dc, ch1, 3dc, ch1) in same sp as ch3
Picot: ch3, sl st in 3rd ch st from hook

Finished Items
You are more than welcome to sell your finished coat(s). If you do, please credit back to me as the designer (ie: Vinca Dress Crochet Pattern by Chiaroscurosity/Chiaroscurosity Designs).

Copyright
Instructions and images are copyrighted, including all gallery photos. You may not sell, distribute, copy, or reproduce this pattern or its images—in part or whole—in any format (written/video/chart/tutorial/multiple copies/etc.)

You may not use any photos from this pattern, the listing gallery, or any photos from my social media to promote, sell, or advertise your own work.

Thank you!

The pink and purple parasol featured is Jenny Amos’s Star Flower Parasol.