FAE Jumper Dress

FAE Jumper Dress by Mammamaker- Louise

What is Being Made

The FAE Jumper Dress is a children's crochet dress designed by Louise from Mammamaker. This downloadable PDF pattern offers three size options: 2-4 years, 4-6 years, and 6-8 years, with the fit tailored to the top size within each age range. The dress is suitable for intermediate-level crocheters and creates a charming garment using aran weight yarn.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This pattern employs several key crochet techniques to build structure and visual interest. The dress incorporates V stitch construction, which creates an open, decorative texture by working treble crochet stitches separated by chain spaces within the same stitch or chain space. The pattern also features harvest stitch, a specialty stitch that adds dimensional detail to the design. Crocheters will need to work front loop only (FLO) and back loop only (BLO) techniques to create ribbed sections, which provide elasticity and a professional finish to the garment. Chain stitches are added at each end of rows to ensure neat, straight edges throughout the construction.

Stitches Used

• Chain Stitch (CH) – Foundation and spacing
• Slip Stitch (SL ST) – Joining rounds and securing
• Double Crochet (DC) – Listed in UK terminology; equivalent to US single crochet (SC)
• Treble Crochet (TR) – Listed in UK terminology; equivalent to US double crochet (DC)
• V Stitch – Treble, chain one, treble in the same stitch or chain space for decorative texture
• Harvest Stitch – A specialty stitch referenced in the pattern's stitch library
• Front Loop Only (FLO) and Back Loop Only (BLO) Ribbing – Creates elastic ribbed sections

Materials and Specifications

The FAE Jumper Dress requires aran weight yarn (also known as worsted weight). The total yardage needed is approximately 3 x 100g skeins, totaling around 184-201 meters (201-220 yards). The pattern was created using Paintbox Simply Aran in colour 243, available through Eggis and Boo. Crocheters will work with a 5 UK hook size (equivalent to a US size H/8 or I/9 hook). The pattern is written in UK crochet terminology, so American crocheters should note the stitch conversions provided.

Care Instructions

For garments made with the recommended yarn, wash on a wool cycle, preferably in a mesh bag to prevent microplastic shedding. Wash with similar colors, iron on reverse using a low heat setting, and tumble dry on a cool setting. Care instructions may vary depending on the specific yarn fiber content chosen.

Pattern Format and Availability

This is a downloadable PDF pattern created by independent designer Mammamaker- Louise. The pattern is available through Eggis and Boo (www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EggiandBoo) and Lovecrafts (www.lovecrafts.mom).