QUIRKY

PIXELATE
DRESS
 QUIRKY PIXELATE DRESS
intermediate

SIZES GOOD TO KNOW

To fit bust ● P aintbox Yarns cannot accept responsibility for the finished
81 86 91 97 102 107 112 117 cm item if any yarn other than the recommended yarn is used.
32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 in ● Yarn quantities are based on average requirements and are
Actual measurement therefore approximate.
101 106 111 117 122 127 132 137 cm ● Color reproduction is as close as color accuracy on screens.
39 ¾ 41 ¾ 43 46 48 50 52 54 in ● Instructions are written using UK terminology with changes
Finished length from back neck for US terminology given in italics in round brackets ( )
95 95 96 97 97 98 99 100 cm afterwards.
37 ½ 37 ½ 37 ¾ 37 ¾ 37 ¾ 38 ½ 39 39 ¼ in ● Repeat figures in round brackets ( ) the number of times
stated afterwards.
YOU WILL NEED ● Instructions are given for the smallest size, with changes
● 1 00g balls of Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (As seen on cover) for the larger sizes given in square brackets [ ] afterwards.
. 1 × A - Slate Grey ● Where only one figure is given, this relates to all sizes.
. 1 × B - Mustard Yellow ● Where the figure 0 appears, no stitches, times or rows are
. 1 × C - Misty Grey worked for this size.
. 1 × D - Red Wine ● The dress is worked from the bottom up in one back panel
. 3 [3: 3: 3: 3: 3: 3: 4] × E - Granite Grey and two front panels which are seamed together. A ribbed
. 1 × F - Pure Black hem and button band are added as well as a trim around
. 1 × G - Champagne White the armholes and neckline.
● 5mm (UK 6 - US H8) crochet hook ● The 14 row color pattern is repeated as you work up the
● 10 buttons, 25-30mm circumference dress.
● 10 Place Markers
ABBREVIATIONS
TENSION (GAUGE) ch = chain; blo = back loop only; cm = centimetres;
15 stitches and 10 rows measured over 10 cm, 4 in of Block cont = continue; dc (sc) = double crochet (single);
Stitch Pattern using a 5mm (UK 6 - US H8) hook or size htr (hdc) = half treble crochet (half double crochet);
needed to obtain correct tension (gauge). mm = millimetres; patt = pattern; pm = place marker;
rep = repeat; rs = right side; sp(s) = space(s); ss = slip stitch;
It is vitally important to check your tension (gauge) before st(s) = stitch(es); tr (dc) = treble crochet (double crochet);
starting as working to the wrong tension (gauge) will mean tr3tog (dc3tog) = treble crochet 3 together (double crochet
your garment will not be the size shown and could result 3 together); ws = wrong side.
in yarn being left over, or more yarn being required. Before
beginning, crochet a tension (gauge) swatch at least 13 cm,
5 in, square and measure your tension (gauge). If there are
more stitches and rows than stated, try again using thicker
hook. If there are fewer stitches and rows than stated, try
37 ½ [37 ½: 37 ¾: 37 ¾: 37 ¾: 38 ½: 39: 39 ¼] in

again using thinner hook.

95 [95: 96: 97: 97: 98: 99: 100] cm

101 [106: 111: 117: 122: 127: 132: 137] cm

39 ¾ [41 ¾: 43: 46: 48: 50: 52: 54] in

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BACK FRONT RIGHT NECK SHAPING
Make 76 [82: 85: 91: 94: 97: 103: 106] ch using a 5mm (UK 6 - Continue with colorwork repeat.
US H8) hook and A. row 1 (ws) 1 ch, 1 dc (sc) between first and second st, [3 ch, miss
row 1 (set up row) 1 tr (dc) into 4th ch from hook and each ch 3 tr (dc), 1 dc (sc) between next 2 sts] 10 [11: 11: 12: 13: 13: 14: 15]
to end, turn. 74 [80: 83: 89: 92: 95: 101: 104] tr (dc). times, turn.
Change to B. row 2 2 ch, tr3tog (dc3tog) in next 3 ch sp, *miss 1 dc (sc),
row 2 (ws) 1 ch (does not count as st throughout), 1 dc (sc) 3 tr (dc) into next 3 ch sp; rep from * to last st, 1 tr (dc) into
between first and second st, *3 ch, miss 3 tr (dc), 1 dc (sc) last st, turn. 29 [32: 32: 35: 38: 38: 41: 44] sts.
between next 2 sts; rep from * to end, turn. row 3 1 ch, 1 dc (sc) between first and second st, [3 ch, miss
row 3 3 ch (counts as 1 tr (dc) throughout), *miss 1 dc (sc), 3 tr (dc), 1 dc (sc) between next 2 sts] 8 [9: 9: 10: 11: 11: 12: 13]
3 tr (dc) into next 3 ch sp; rep from * to last st, 1 tr (dc) into times, turn.
last st, turn. row 4 2 ch, tr3tog (dc3tog) in next 3 ch sp, *miss 1 dc (sc),
rows 4 – 87 [87: 89: 89: 89: 91: 91: 93] Continue in patt 3 tr (dc) into next 3 ch sp; rep from * to last st, 1 tr (dc) into
repeating rows 2 and 3 in colorwork pattern. last st. 23 [26: 26: 29: 32: 32: 35: 38] sts.
Fasten off.
BACK LEFT NECK SHAPING
Continuing with the colorwork repeat. FRONT LEFT NECK SHAPING
row 1 (ws) 1 ch, 1 dc (sc) between first and second st, [3 ch, miss Continue with colorwork repeat.
3 tr (dc), 1 dc (sc) between next 2 sts] 8 [9: 9: 10: 11: 11: 12: 13] Miss 4 tr (dc) and join the next yarn color between the next 2
times, turn. tr (dc).
row 2 2 ch (does not count as st), tr3tog (dc3tog) in next row 1 (ws) 1 ch, 1 dc (sc) between sts, *3 ch, miss 3 tr (dc),
3 ch sp, *miss 1 dc (sc), 3 tr (dc) into next 3 ch sp; rep from * 1 dc (sc) between next 2 sts; rep from * to end, turn.
to last st, 1 tr (dc) into last st. 23 [26: 26: 29: 32: 32: 35: 38] sts. row 2 3 ch, *miss 1 dc (sc), 3 tr (dc) into next 3 ch sp; rep from
Fasten off. * to penultimate 3 ch sp, tr3tog (dc3tog) into last 3 ch sp,
turn. 29 [32: 32: 35: 38: 38: 41: 44] sts.
BACK RIGHT NECK SHAPING row 3 1 ch, 1 dc (sc) between first and second st, *3 ch, miss 3
Continuing along from the last dc (sc) of row 1 of the left neck tr (dc), 1 dc (sc) between next 2 sts; rep from * to end, turn.
shaping, miss 22 [22: 25: 25: 22: 25: 25: 22] sts and join the row 4 3 ch, *miss 1 dc (sc), 3 tr (dc) into next 3 ch sp; rep from
same color yarn as you used for back left shaping between * to last 2 3 ch sp, tr3tog (dc3tog) into next 3 ch sp.
the next 2 tr (dc). 23 [26: 26: 29: 32: 32: 35: 38] sts.
row 1 (ws) 1 ch, 1 dc (sc) between sts, *3 ch, miss 3 tr (dc), Fasten off.
1 dc (sc) between next 2 sts; rep from * to end, turn. Block to shape if required and weave in ends.
row 2 3 ch, *miss 1 dc (sc), 3 tr (dc) into next 3 ch sp; rep from
* to penultimate 3 ch sp, tr3tog (dc3tog) into last 3 ch sp. MAKING UP
23 [26: 26: 29: 32: 32: 35: 38] sts. Once you start seaming your dress will have a rs and a ws.
Fasten off. Seam with the ws facing you using a whip or mattress stitch.
Join the top of the shoulder shaping on the front and back
FRONT panels.
Make 2 - both the same until neck shaping. Sew up the side seams from row 1 to 63 leaving
Make 37 [40: 40: 43: 46: 46: 49: 52] ch using a 5mm (UK 6 - US H8) 26 [26: 28: 28: 28: 30: 30: 32] rows
hook and A. unworked for the armholes.
row 1 (set up row) 1 tr (dc) into 4th ch from hook and each ch
to end, turn. 35 [38: 38: 41: 44: 44: 47: 50] tr (dc).
Change to B.
row 2 (ws) 1 ch, 1 dc (sc) between first and second st, *3 ch,
miss 3 tr (dc), 1 dc (sc) between next 2 sts; rep from * to end,
turn.
row 3 (rs) 3 ch, *miss 1 dc (sc), 3 tr (dc) into next 3 ch sp; rep
from * to last st, 1 tr (dc) into last st, turn.
rows 4 – 85 [85: 87: 87: 87: 89: 89: 91] Continue in patt
repeating rows 2 and 3 in colorwork pattern.
Fasten off.

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ARMHOLE TRIM BUTTON BAND
Repeat on each side. You will start by working the button band up the side which
Join E at the top of the side seam / underarm. you wish to attach the buttons to.
round 1 (rs) 1 ch, evenly work a round of dc (sc) around the Once this is done, add 10 place markers (pm), representing
armhole, working approximately 3 sts for every 2 row ends, each button evenly distributed along the top. Make sure there
join to first st with a ss, turn. is a button at the bottom hem and just below the neckline,
Continue at right angles to round 1 and switch to work in rows. with the rest being distributed between.
row 1 5 ch, 1 htr (hdc) in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch, ss When you come to work the button band on the other side,
into next 3 sts on round 1, turn. 4 htr (hdc), 3 ss. work the buttonholes at the equivalent height to match the pm.
row 2 Miss 3 ss, 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 3 sts, 1 htr (hdc) Join E to the bottom of the front hem.
through both loops of last st, turn. 4 htr (hdc). row 1 (rs) 1 ch, evenly work a row of dc (sc) up the front of the
row 3 1 ch, 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 4 sts, ss into next 2 sts on dress to top of neckline, working approximately 3 dc (sc) for
round 1, turn. 4 htr (hdc), 2 ss. every 2 row ends, or as required to keep tension flat, turn.
row 4 As row 2. Continue, working at right angles to row 1.
row 5 1 ch, 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 4 sts, ss into next 3 sts on row 2 9 ch, 1 htr (hdc) in 2nd ch from hook and next 7 ch, ss
round 1, turn. 4 htr (hdc), 3 ss. into next 3 sts on row 1, turn. 8 htr (hdc), 3 ss.
Cont row 2 – 5 rep until both sides meet. row 3 Miss 3 ss, 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 7 sts, 1 htr (hdc)
Note that, depending on what size you are working, you may through both loops of last st, turn. 8 htr (hdc).
need to ss into a different number of sts the last time you row 4 1 ch, 1 htr (hdc) in Bblo of next 8 sts, ss into next 2 sts
work into round 1. on row 1, turn. 8 htr (hdc), 2 ss.
Join the two sides by working a ss through the blo of each htr row 5 as row 3.
(hdc) and corresponding starting chain matching st to st. row 6 1 ch, 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 8 sts, ss into next 3 sts on
Fasten off. row 1, turn. 8 hdc, 3 ss.
Cont row 3 – 6 rep until you reach the other end of the dress.
NECKLINE Note that, depending on what size you are working, you may
Join E to the bottom of the front panel. need to ss into a different number of sts the last time you
row 1 (rs) 1 ch, work a row of dc (sc) around neck line of dress, work into row 1.
working evenly over shaping, turn. Fasten off.
Continue, working at right angles to row 1.
row 2 5 ch, 1 htr (hdc) in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch, ss BUTTONHOLE
into next 3 sts on row 1, turn. 4 htr (hdc), 3 ss. For the buttonhole side, start by attaching E at top of neckline
row 3 Miss 3 ss, 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 3 sts, 1 htr (hdc) ribbing on opposite side.
through both loops of last st, turn. 4 htr (hdc). Repeat instructions as for Button Band, replacing a row 3 and
row 4 1 ch, 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 4 sts, ss into next 2 sts on 4 rep with instructions below:
row 1, turn. 4 htr (hdc), 2 ss. row 1 Miss 3 ss, 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 2 sts, 3 ch, miss 3 htr
Cont row 3 – 4 rep until you reach the other side of the dress. (hdc), 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 2 sts, 1 htr (hdc) through both
Note that, depending on what size you are working, you may loops of last st, turn. 5 htr (hdc), 3 ch.
need to ss into a different number of sts the last time you row 2 1 ch, 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 3 sts, 3 htr (hdc) into 3 ch
work into row 1. sp, 1 htr (hdc) into blo of next 2 sts, ss into next 2 sts on row 1,
Fasten off. turn. 8 htr (hdc), 2 ss.
Fasten off.
BOTTOM HEM Sew on the buttons as marked by the pms ensuring they are
Join E at the bottom of the front panel. at the right level for the buttonholes.
row 1 (rs) 1 ch, evenly work a row of dc (sc) around bottom of Sew in any remaining ends.
dress, turn.
Continue, working at right angles to row 1.
row 2 9 ch, 1 htr (hdc) in 2nd ch from hook and next 7 ch, ss
into next 3 sts on row 1, turn. 8 htr (hdc), 3 ss.
row 3 Miss 3 ss, 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 7 sts, 1 htr (hdc)
through both loops of last st, turn. 8 htr (hdc).
row 4 1 ch, 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 8 sts, ss into next 2 sts on
row 1, turn. 8 htr (hdc), 2 ss.
row 5 As row 3.
row 6 1 ch, 1 htr (hdc) in blo of next 8 sts, ss into next 3 sts on
row 1, turn. 8 hdc, 3 ss.
Cont row 3 – 6 rep until you reach the other side of the dress.
Note that, depending on what size you are working, you may
need to ss into a different number of sts the last time you
work into row 1.
Fasten off.

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 TOP TIP
Block stitch is a little
underated so we thought
we would use it to make this
colorful, easy to wear dress
to show what a fantastic
stitch it really is.

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