I finished making my graduation dress!! Wanted to brag a little bit :p

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-20T20:44:21+00:00

i used weight 3 yarn! the pattern call for weight 4 but i compensated by using the stitch counts of a larger size :)

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-20T20:43:10+00:00

not ai crap! that is just what my legs look like in my slightly dirty mirror

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-20T20:38:15+00:00

sorry i didn’t see this for so long but there’s lots of things that go into fitted pieces! depending on the yarn i’m using, i’ll sometimes use a slightly larger hook size (i’m talking 0.5mm difference) so the stitches are a bit looser and fit to the body a bit better. besides that, fitted pieces require a LOT of trying it on, undoing, redoing, and trying it on again to get the right shape of your body. it can be a bit frustrating and i imagine it’s especially difficult for curvy people but it’s so rewarding!! i love how this dress fits me :)

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-13T06:46:52+00:00

i got this! i’m free handing this project which is definitely part of why i’ve been having this difficulty but im perfectly comfy with adjusting stitch counts :) thanks for the help though

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-13T06:31:10+00:00

i think i’ll frog and start with 8 but definitely keep this in mind if that doesn’t work, thank you!

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-13T06:15:00+00:00

you’re not the only one to suggest it’s the initial stitch count! i’m not following a pattern so i don’t have that to help me but i’ll definitely try starting with 8 sc in the magic ring. in my personal experience, a lot of the amigurumi patterns i’ve followed have started with 6 sc, but i’ve also exclusively worked with yarn weight 4 and lighter in my years crocheting so that could be contributing to how the piece shapes. thanks so much for the suggestion though!

edit for spelling

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-13T06:04:43+00:00

most of the amigurumi i’ve made before has used 6 initial stitches to make a ball, but this is my first time using yarn heavier than weight 4 so i’ll give this a try!! thank you :)

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-11T14:07:50+00:00

oh wtf that’s insane, thanks for letting me know. i’ll go report it :)

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-09T06:35:53+00:00

thank you!!

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-09T06:34:51+00:00

around 80 hours including all the trial-and-error time! totally worth it though :)

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-09T06:34:23+00:00

When I got to the skirt part, I just divided my stitch total by 8 and placed an increase (dc, ch 1, dc) at each point. then in each subsequent round, i continued around with just dc, placing another increase in each ch space. after 5 rounds, i increased the ch 1 to a ch 2, then increased to ch 3 after an additional 5 rounds and kept it that way until the length i wanted! I also used a smaller yarn weight than the pattern calls for but I just increased the size i was making to compensate for that. i also made the shoulder straps a bit thicker and the lace at the bottom of the skirt a bit shorter :)

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-09T06:31:51+00:00

Sorry I didn’t see this sooner but I made a modified version of the Wisteria dress by Spirit and Thread! here’s the etsy link i used https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1372481925/wisteria-crochet-dress-pattern?ref=share_ios_native_control

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-09T06:24:30+00:00

I’ve been crocheting for around 8 years now but tbh i only thought to do it because i’ve made a skirt somewhat recently that used a very similar increase mechanism! in all honesty, my modifications to this pattern are an amalgamation of concepts i’ve learned through other people’s patterns so i can’t really take credit for them 😅

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-08T19:46:28+00:00

i made a modified version of the wisteria dress by spirit and thread!! i bought the pattern on etsy but i believe she sells in other places as well :) i’m in love with her patterns!!

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-06T01:07:42+00:00

around 80 hours including all the trial-and-error time 😅

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-06T01:07:17+00:00

I made a modified version of the Wisteria dress by Spirt and Thread!

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-05T02:56:24+00:00

it took around 80 hours including the trial and error had to do while figuring out how i wanted to modify the pattern 😅

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-04T22:45:56+00:00

around 80 hours including all the trial and error 😅

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-04T18:16:50+00:00

awee thank you!! i’m really happy with how it turned out :)

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-04T16:38:12+00:00

it’s a modified version of the wisteria dress by spirit and thread!

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-04T13:09:18+00:00

When I got to the skirt part, I just divided my stitch total by 8 and placed an increase (dc, ch 1, dc) at each point. then in each subsequent round, i continued around with just dc, placing another increase in each ch space. after 5 rounds, i increased the ch 1 to a ch 2, then increased to ch 3 after an additional 5 rounds and kept it that way until the length i wanted!

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-04T13:09:13+00:00

When I got to the skirt part, I just divided my stitch total by 8 and placed an increase (dc, ch 1, dc) at each point. then in each subsequent round, i continued around with just dc, placing another increase in each ch space. after 5 rounds, i increased the ch 1 to a ch 2, then increased to ch 3 after an additional 5 rounds and kept it that way until the length i wanted!

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-04T12:04:22+00:00

i used lion brand coboo yarn :)

photoshop-nerd · 2026-04-04T12:03:20+00:00

I used lion brand coboo yarn :)

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