spring fling smock
Pattern Details
materials
6.5mm crochet hook
5+ skeins of 50g/100m yarn (size 4) (Optional: split skeins between colors a & b)
gauge
14 sts by 16 rows = 4x4 inches
Use a 6.5mm hook and follow the instructions for rows 1-3 of the Smock Front for the stitch pattern
technique
This is a great first garment for beginner crocheters! You will create two rectangular pieces for the front and back of the smock, then seam them together and add ties to secure the smock on your sides.
sizing
This is a made-to-measure pattern that you will customize to fit your exact measurements! For this to work, it’s important that you meet gauge. Create your custom fit by following these instructions (in inches):
To calculate how many stitches to start with:
Measure your chest circumference by wrapping a measuring tape all the way around your chest at its widest point
Divide your chest circumference by 2
Multiply the answer by 3.5 and round up or down to the nearest odd number. This is the number of stitches you should cast on and will be notated in the pattern as (a)
To calculate how many rows to knit:
Measure from the base of your collarbone down to your belly button (or wherever you would like the hem of your shirt to hit)
Multiply this measurement by 4. This is the number of rows you will knit for the body of the smock and will be notated in the pattern as (b)
abbreviations
st(s) - stitch(es)
rep - repeat
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
ch sp - chain space
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instructions
smock front
Chain (a)
Ch1 and turn
Row 1: Sc in the first ch, rep (ch1 and skip next st, sc) to the last ch, ch1 and turn
Row 2: Sc into the first st, rep (sc in next ch sp, ch1 and skip next st) to the last 2 sts, sc in next ch sp, sc in last st, ch1 and turn
Row 3: Sc into first st, rep (ch1 and skip next st, sc in next ch sp) to the last 2 sts, ch1 and skip next st, sc in last st, ch1 and turn
Continue alternating between row 2 and 3 for a total of (b) rows. Optionally, change colors every 16 rows to create a thick stripe pattern.
neckline
Beginning on an odd number row, you will now build up each shoulder one at a time.
Row 1: Sc into first st, rep (ch1 and skip next st, sc in next ch sp) 10 times, ch1 and turn (21 sts)
Row 2: Sc in first ch sp, rep (ch1 and skip next st, sc in next ch sp) 9 times, sc in last st, ch1 and turn (20 sts)
Row 3: Sc in first st, rep (ch1 and skip next st, sc in next ch sp) 9 times (19 sts)
Fasten off
Turn piece around so the shoulder you just created is on the left. Reattach yarn to the top right corner of the piece to begin the other shoulder.
Row 1: Ch1 in first st, sc into next ch sp, rep (ch1 and skip next st, sc in next ch sp) 9 times, ch1 and turn (21 sts)
Row 2: Sc in first ch sp, rep (ch1 and skip next st, sc in next ch sp) 9 times, sc in last st, ch1 and turn (20 sts)
Row 3: Sc in first st, rep (ch1 and skip next st, sc in next ch sp) 9 times (19 sts)
Fasten off
smock back
Repeat all previous steps to create the back piece.
finishing
Seam the front and back smock pieces together at the shoulders.
Create a single crochet border along each edge and the neckline.
Try the smock on to decide where to attach ties. At this point on the edge, reattach yarn and chain for 18 inches. Repeat to create 4 ties.
This pattern was originally published in the Q2 2025 issue of Material Grrrlz
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