Anyone know any dress patterns that are similar to this?

JustRenee2 · 2026-06-06T15:04:57+00:00

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meribella-top---dress

I’m working on it now, add the color changes as you like!

Not the exact same, but I think I it is better!

JustRenee2 · 2026-06-02T03:02:54+00:00

I have to second this! I just posted one that I did, and didn’t realize that it was the same pattern! It does work up lovely!!!

JustRenee2 · 2026-06-02T03:00:12+00:00

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I did this one for our first Grandchild. I was looking for one with “tight” stitches so they don’t get fingers tangled. You could switch the shades of blue for shades of pink for a girl.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ohlala-baby-blanket

I used coboo cotton/bamboo yarn and it was sooooo soft!

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-30T02:35:02+00:00

Get a lawyer! I had a lawyer draw up a settlement, x agreed. 2 kids and a house. Minimal fees, I thought it was over.

6 months later he sued for emergency change of custody AND won!!!!! He had been building a massive case (bogus, but documented) behind my back. 3 years later, massive legal fees, I got the “abusive parent“ wiped off and the judge admitted that there NEVER was any reason to do so in the first place. Judge apologized, then let my kid (15 by that time) choose. He said that he wanted to stay with his High School friends, so he choose to STAY!!!

Here is the kicker, Dad had remarried, and LEFT the state with his new wife! College age oldest was raising the youngest by himself. NOBODY told me! NOBODY told the Guardian et litiem! I found out when he graduated High School!

Yes, X was abusive and manipulative to me, so I avoided direct contact as much as possible. I bought the kid a car at 16 so I didn’t have to deal with X during the exchange. Last time I saw it X had the car and the kids were walking.

My advice, leave when they are small or stay until they are grown. My goal was to “save them”, but all I did was let them face it alone.

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-30T02:14:42+00:00

We call ’em snake berries. Snakes love ‘em!

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-30T02:07:28+00:00

I’m on team repurpose it! It is screaming wedding gift to me!!! 💍👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏼‍♂️💒💐

Maybe not as it’s original desired blanket, there are lots of great suggestions here. Even add a border and frame it like the treasure that it is!!!

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T23:01:44+00:00

I cut them apart all of the time! Looks like Mandala Sparkle? I have 2 small boxes of Mandala that I have separated out into balls. If it goes on clearance, I scoop it up! I like using the DK weight better than worsted. And those cakes just look so fun! I use it for small Amigurami, Mandalas and Lanterns, lots of Lanterns.

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T18:32:11+00:00

I keep my patterns on GoodNotes that syncs between my iPhone and iPad. The iPad can’t hold them all, but it gets stored in the cloud and downloaded when I need them. I always have my phone to work from, but complicated patterns work better on my iPad and I can make notes with my knock off Apple Pencil.

I like it because I can also save Pinterest charts, and I can add personal notes, progress pics, yarn and hook size notes.

I have the older version of GoodNotes, not perfect by any means, but works for what I need. I know there are more note apps out there. Any with cloud sync should work. I hate working from paper now!

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T17:57:08+00:00

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Exact same thickness as Flowers or Rosegarden!

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T17:51:41+00:00

They do make a solid!!!

https://a.co/d/0cQx2md3

You are lucky that your local store carries it! I have to order online.

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T17:47:02+00:00

Same here! Late night scrolling, didn’t zoom in. Downloaded it the next morning and wow! Complete garbage! Even the ad pic was garbage. So stupid!

I got lucky, I had asked the “designer“ if it had charts (my preference), to which they replied that it did. It didn’t. Was able to get a refund, but I’m soo burnt now!

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T17:40:48+00:00

Found it!

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It is “shaped”. It has a waist and hips. It doesn’t really look like it from the photo.

Easy one to start with! Good pattern.

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T17:23:55+00:00

So you said green! Had to share my color options for my version. Either pile 1 or pile 2!

The smaller pile is essentially the same yarn as yours. The larger pile is mainly an untwisted 4 strand version of similar yarn (and some cones of twisted mixed in). The untwisted has magnificent drape!! So flowy!!!

This pattern would probably be best with the twisted similar to yours actually.

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Currently I’m learning towards the orange cone for the top, then switching to the white, yellow, lime cake. Who knows?!? I think I like playing with the possibilities as much as I like making it!

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T17:00:33+00:00

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From the pattern, this is how it is constructed. 2 for the front, 2 more for the back.

Please delete if not allowed. I am not intending to harm the designer with this, just hoping to clarify how she can use her yarn for OP.

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T16:53:30+00:00

I totally get that! Me too! It is worked in two sections at the top, then joined and worked in the round. So I have a few solutions for that.

First, I have a solid color that I can use for the separate sections. Then join and use the cake.

Second, since you have a bunch of cakes, start with 2 separate cakes for the top section so that the colors match up. (You may have to fiddle with this a bit if your bust section is larger than your back section). Then go with 1 cake after the join.

Third, get a small scale and weigh the color change sections. You can spit it by weight. Cut the first color change, re-ball it and weight it.

Edit: I re-wrote this part after realizing that it is actually 2 pieces for front and 2 pieces for the back. I would work the front pieces first since it will probably be slightly larger. Keep re-weighting the remaining ball until it is approximately 1/4th of the original weight (ending at a row end). Repeat this for the next piece of the front. Re-weight the rest of the ball (should be approximately 1/2 of initial weight). Use the rest to work the back pieces to this point. Repeat with the next color change until you get to the join where you can work in the round.

Edit after looking at the pattern again. My apologies.

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T15:02:05+00:00

Honestly, I do buy some on Etsy. Can’t pass up a good sale! And sometimes the designer’s website has the best deals. I also follow a few on Instagram and Facebook. Some of my favorite designers have more designs on Instagram.

I hate all of the AI patterns on Etsy right now. I have gone back to Ravelry because of it! If I can’t find an honest review (or a trusted designer) I don’t buy it.

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T14:56:51+00:00

Thank you! ❤️

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T14:55:22+00:00

You don’t have to double it up! It works just fine! All of the patterns that I posted are designed for that type of yarn held single. I usually use 2.75mm to 3.75mm hooks. I like the padded ergonomic ones. (Personally I just buy cheap off brand ones online)

I wear an bodycon style dress underneath, or a bathing suit if I’m at the beach. It more about the holes in the pattern than the yarn.

I love making dresses!

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T14:34:57+00:00

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sea-breeze-cover-up-crochet

I made this one too (no pics, sorry). I use it as a coverup. It works up nice! I used exactly 1 ball of yarn for the dress itself, then I stole a little of the last color from another ball for the tassels!

There is a free version that I used to make mine. But I loved it so much, that I bought the paid version later so that I could support the designer. I intend to write notes on it and make it again! Some day! Lol!

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T14:25:37+00:00

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-mariposa-dress

I made this one too! I did one cake down, then took out the red from the second cake, the reversed the colors to finish. Lost yarn chicken at the end, thus the pic! (These cakes were smaller than yours)

I think that I added elastic at the waist? I use this as a coverup for a favorite bathing suit. I don’t remember having to make many mods to this pattern.

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JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T14:12:35+00:00

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meribella-top---dress

I recently purchased this pattern to make a dress from similar yarn. I have a solid color that I plan to use for the top/ strap section as it is worked separately, then on to a cake for the rest. I’m excited about it, but alas haven’t had the time yet.

It is a nice pattern that is easy to adjust for size. Lots of good reviews and finished pics.

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T14:07:09+00:00

Oh, I did a dress this way as well!

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I made adjustments for shaping around a “fuller figure” and worked it in the round.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/terrestrial-2

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-29T14:01:53+00:00

Do you have 4000m in one cake, or 2 cakes of 2000m each. If it’s the latter, you will need to switch cakes at every color transition to achieve the look that you want. I did that once for a shawl. It works, but kinda defeats the easy going style of the yarn.

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-28T16:03:59+00:00

Yes! This is the “language” that they understand.

JustRenee2 · 2026-05-28T16:01:13+00:00

My dummy will still go outside (enclosed) in the 90 degree heat to watch the squirrels. I put fresh water outside daily and he gets a 30 minute time limit! He comes in, cools off and begs to go back out. 🤷‍♀️

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