Radiant Top and Dress by Sara Dudek

Radiant Top and Dress

Crochet
June 2026
Thread ?
24 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in Double Crochet, blocked . More detailed gauge instructions included in pattern]
2.25 mm (B)
1000 - 8000 yards (914 - 7315 m)
finished bust measuring 31.5/80 (36/91.5, 40.5/103, 45/114, 45/114) (49.5/126, 54/137, 58.5/148.5, 63/160) inches/cm meant to be worn with 0-2 inches of positive ease. (See size chart table for more measurements.)
US
English
This pattern is available from saradudekstitches.com for $14.99.

This stunning project is worked from the top down with a circular yoke that gradually increases in a cascading diamond lace pattern until separated for body and sleeves. Once you’ve separated for body and sleeves, follow the directions to make either the top or the dress. Conveniently, you can continue working both the top and the dress until it reaches your desired length. This project is light and breezy for hot temperatures and incredibly fashionable. Wear it with the buttons in the back for a delicate high neck or with buttons in front done or undone, depending on your desired look. Instructions include options for cuff, short, or long sleeves, and a top, short, or long dress, so it fits your style perfectly.

Finished Measurements
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) with finished bust measuring 32 (36, 40, 44, 46) (50, 56, 58, 62)” meant to be worn with 0-2 inches of positive ease. Upper arm circumference measuring 11.25 (11.25, 13.5, 13.5, 15.75) (18, 18, 20.25, 20.25)” with 1-1.5 inches of positive ease.

Yarn
WeCrochet Curio Crochet Thread (Size 10, 100% Mercerized Cotton; 721 yards/100g):
For top:
cap/short sleeves-2 (2, 2, 3, 3)(3, 4, 4, 5)
long sleeves-2 (2, 3, 3, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5)
For short dress:
cap/short sleeve- 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 8, 8)
long sleeves- 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10)
For long dress:
cap/short sleeve:7 (7, 8, 8, 9) (9, 10, 10, 11)
long sleeves:7 (8, 8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 11, 12)

Hook
US B/1 (2.25mm) Crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions
Yarn Needle
Five, ½” buttons
Five stitch markers
Needle and thread in matching color
Tape measure

Gauge
24 sts and 16 rows = 4” over Double Crochet, blocked . More detailed gauge instructions included in pattern.

Key Measurements for sizes
Note that the only differences between 5 and 5p or 6 and 6p is a shorter yoke length for the petite (p) sizes. Yoke length is the length from the neck to the point where you separate for body and sleeves. This should be a better fit for those shorter in height overall. All measurements are in inches/cm.

Size Bust Upper Arm Circumference Yoke Length Wrist Circumference
1 31.5/80 11.25/28.5 8.25/21 6/15.25
2 36/91.5 11.25/28.5 8.25/21 6/15.25
3 40.5/103 13.5/34.5 8.25/21 7.2/18.25
4 45/114 13.5/34.5 8.25/21 7.2/18.25
5 45/114 15.75/40 10.25/26 8.4/21.25
5p 45/114 15.75/40 8.25/21 8.4/21.25
6 49.5/126 15.75/40 10.25/26 8.4/21.25
6p 49.5/126 15.75/40 8.25/21 8.4/21.25
7 54/137 18/46 10.25/26 9.6/24.25
8 58.5/148.5 20.25/51.5 10.25/26 10.8/27.5
9 63/160 20.25/51.5 10.25/26 10.8/27.5