Crocheted bridal wear has become a beautiful trend for brides who want something unique, handmade, and full of personality. A two-piece wedding dress — consisting of a skirt and a matching top — combines elegance with versatility. Below you’ll find a step-by-step guide to create your own crochet wedding set, perfect for a bohemian, rustic, or beach ceremony.
Materials Needed
- 800–1200 g of fine white or ivory cotton yarn (size depends on the length and fullness of the skirt)
- Crochet hooks (2.5–3.5 mm, depending on yarn thickness)
- Lining fabric (optional, for modesty and structure)
- Stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape
- Sewing needle for finishing and attaching lining
- Optional: pearls, beads, or satin ribbon for decoration
Step 1: Crocheting the Top
Begin with the bridal top, which can be either a bralette-style crop top or a fitted tank.
- Bust cups: Crochet two triangle cups using double crochet stitches, starting from the bottom and increasing evenly on each row until you reach the desired bust coverage.
- Join the cups: Place the two cups side by side and crochet across the bottom to connect them, leaving space in between if you prefer a more open design.
- Body band: Work several rows of shell stitches or fans beneath the cups until you reach the desired length of the top.
- Straps: Chain the desired strap length and attach them to the top of each cup. Reinforce by working single crochet stitches along the chains.
- Edging: Add a decorative border of picots or scallops around the neckline and hem for a delicate bridal finish.
Step 2: Creating the Skirt
The skirt is worked in rounds from the waist down.
- Waistband: Chain enough stitches to fit your waist measurement and join into a circle. Work several rounds of single crochet to create a sturdy band. You can insert elastic later for extra security.
- Increasing for the skirt: Begin rounds of double crochet. To create flare, add increases evenly spaced (two stitches in the same stitch) every few rounds.
- Stitch pattern: For a lacy bridal look, use shell stitches, pineapple motifs, or fans. Alternate patterns to give texture and movement.
- Length: Continue working until the skirt reaches floor length. For extra elegance, extend the back to form a small train.
- Edging: Finish the hem with a decorative lace border — a scallop, picot, or elaborate pineapple edging looks especially bridal.
Step 3: Lining and Assembly
- Top lining: Sew a soft cotton lining behind the bust cups to provide coverage.
- Skirt lining: Add a lightweight lining fabric to prevent transparency. This can be stitched to the waistband by hand or left as a removable slip.
- Fastening: Add a zipper, buttons, or ribbon ties to the back of the top and waistband of the skirt, depending on the fit you desire.
Step 4: Finishing Touches
Block your crochet pieces (lightly dampen and pin flat) so the stitches open up and the garment looks polished. Embellish with delicate beads, pearls, or a satin ribbon threaded through the waistband. Pair the set with a veil, crown of flowers, or simple jewelry to complete the bridal look.
✨ A crocheted wedding dress is not just a garment — it’s a work of art that tells your story through each stitch. Whether you make it yourself or with the help of a loved one, it will be a one-of-a-kind treasure for your big day.
Would you like me to also prepare a shortened “row-by-row pattern style” version with abbreviations (ch, sc, dc, etc.) so it reads more like a technical crochet recipe?
