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With the weather getting warmer, the Long Summer Crochet Duster is the perfect project for the season. I hope you are looking forward to long summer days and cool summer nights like I am.
This crochet duster is worked as one very long piece and then seamed on the sides. With the two-row repeat, it’s a relaxing project. And with the yarn used in this pattern, it’s a lightweight project, which means no sweating while you create.
If you love this, you might also like the Sutherland Crochet Vest Pattern.
Have you ever worn a long crochet duster? It can be styled in different ways and worn over a variety of outfits. Throw on a belt as an extra accessory. This will also add shape to the design.
A crochet duster can also be worn as a swimsuit cover. Or throw it over a maxi dress or romper. It can pair so well with a variety of outfits and is a big style this season.
Want it a bit shorter? Go for it! Crochet fewer rows and have it fall above your knees or your waist. I had my beautiful sister model this to show an example of what this might look like.
The Yarn
Supplies can make all the difference when it comes to the drape of an outfit. This one is so flowy because of the lightweight Comfy Fingering Yarn from WeCrochet. This yarn is 75% Pima Cotton and 25% Acrylic. It can be thrown in the wash over and over and still hold its stitch definition. And with the soft feel, you will want to wear it all summer long.
The Hook
Is this the first time you’ve seen the Candy Shop Hooks from Furls Crochet? I love the beautiful rainbow of colors. Not only are these gorgeous hooks, but they are also ergonomically sculpted to relieve hand tension.
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Supplies:
Crochet Hook:
Size F (3.75mm) Hook, or hook to obtain gauge
Notions:
Removable stitch markers if needed
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Scissors
Yarn:
WeCrochet Comfy Fingering
75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic
218yds/50g
Colorway: White
6 (7, 8, 10, 11) Balls
Yardage:
Extra Small: 1,400 yds (1,280 m)
Small/Medium: 1,500 yds (1,372 m)
Large/1X: 1,700 yds (1,554 m)
2X/3X: 2,000 yds (1,829 m)
4X/5X: 2,400 yds (2,195m)
For ankle length.
Abbreviations/Stitches:
ch -chain
dc – double crochet
est st pat – established stitch pattern
sc – single crochet
Stsc – stacked single crochet
st(s) -stitch(es)
Gauge:
18 sts by 7.5 rows = 4×4” in st pattern (working rows 2-3)
Skill Level:
18 sts by 7.5 rows = 4×4” in st pattern (working rows 2-3)
Size:
Finished Bust Sizes
Extra Small: 35” (89 cm)
Small/Medium: 45” (114 cm)
Large/1X: 55” (140 cm)
2X/3X: 65” (165 cm)
4X/5X: 75” (190 cm)
*This garment has ease and an opening on the front for a classic duster style
Notes:
Sizes are written as: xs (s/m, l/1x, 2x/3x, 4x/5x).
This lace crochet duster is worked flat and then seamed down the sides. The length of this duster can be easily adjusted by crocheting the desired amount of rows for the back panel, then the same amount of rows for each of the front panels.
To adjust the width of the back panel increase or decrease starting chain in multiples of 12.
Special Stitches:
Stacked Single Crochet (Stsc): https://brianakdesigns.com/stacked-single-crochet/
This chain substitutes a traditional chain 2 on the edges for a Stacked Single Crochet.
Long Summer Crochet Duster Schematic:
Long Summer Crochet Duster Measurements are in Inches (blocked)
A: 17.5 (22.5, 27.5, 32. 5, 37.5)”
B: You can adjust the number of rows for the preferred length.
Length options:
Full Length: 140 rows, about 56 inches
Tea Length: 100 rows, about 40 inches
Knee Length: 88 rows, about 36 inches
Cardigan Length: 66 rows, about 26 inches
C: 7.5 (10, 12.5, 15, 17.5)”
D: 2.5 inches for all sizes
Video Tutorial:
Long Summer Crochet Duster Pattern:
Back Panel:
Row | Description |
Set Up | Ch 85 (109, 133, 157, 181) |
1 (RS) | In the first ch from the hook Stsc, 2 dc in the same as the first st, *ch 3, skip next 3 chains, sc in next ch, ch 5, skip next 3 chains, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip next 3 chains, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch,*; repeat from * to * across ending with a 3 dc in the last ch, turn. |
2 (WS) | Stsc, 2 dc in the same as the first st, *dc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3, dc in the next ch-3 space**, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space*; repeat from * to * across ending the last repeat at **, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in the Stsc, turn. |
3 | Stsc, 2 dc in the same as the first st, *ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 5, sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3*, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch-1 space*; repeat from * to * across ending the last repeat at *, skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the Stsc, turn. |
Repeats | Repeat rows 2-3 until your desired length, fasten off yarn. Full Length: 140 rows which is about 56 inches Tea Length: 100 rows which is about 40 inches Knee Length: 88 rows which is about 36 inches Cardigan Length: 66 rows which is about 26 inches |
First Front Panel:
Row | Description |
1 (RS) | With the RS facing attach the yarn to the right side of the garment to the chain row from the Back Panel. Stsc, 2 dc in the same as the first st, *ch 3, skip next 3 chains, sc in next ch, ch 5, skip next 3 chains, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip next 3 chains, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch,*; repeat from * to * for 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) repeats ending with a 3 dc in the last st, turn. |
2 (WS) | Stsc, 2 dc in the same as the first st, *dc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3, dc in the next ch-3 space, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space*; repeat from * to * for 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) repeats ending with a 3 dc in the last st, turn. |
3 | Stsc, 2 dc in the same as the first st, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 5, sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3**, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch-1 space*; repeat from * to * for 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) repeats ending the last repeat at **, skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the Stsc, turn. |
Repeats | Repeat rows 2-3 until your first front panel is the same amount of rows as your back panel. |
Second Front Panel:
Row | Description |
1 (RS) | With the RS facing attach the yarn to the center of the next (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) to the left of the first panel. This will be skipping an area for the neck. Stsc, 2 dc in the same as the first st, *ch 3, skip next 3 chains, sc in next ch, ch 5, skip next 3 chains, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip next 3 chains, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch,*; repeat from * to * across ending with a 3 dc in the last st, turn. |
2 (WS) | Stsc, 2dc in the same as the first st, *dc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3, dc in the next ch-3 space, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 space*; repeat from * to * for 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) repeats ending with a 3 dc in the last st, turn. |
3 | Stsc, 2dc in the same as the first st, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 5, sc in the next ch-3 space, ch 3**, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the next ch-1 space*; repeat from * to * for 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) repeats ending the last repeat at **, skip the next 3 dc, 3 dc in the Stsc, turn. |
Repeats | Repeat rows 2-3 until your second front panel is the same amount of rows as your back panel. |
Seaming:
It is highly recommended to block flat to make seaming easier. Since this is a long piece it may require blocking in sections.
Fold the panel in half at the shoulders. Starting at the bottom sides seam together, leaving a 7 (8, 8.5, 9, 10) inch opening for the arm. Repeat on the other side.
Finishing:
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
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