I love returning customers! They know how to work with me, and not only do they know what I am capable of creating, but they appreciate the time and effort that I put into something. When a previous customer comes to me, I will put them top of my list and fulfill their requests first, every time. Not to mention the 15% discount that these returning customers get to enjoy time and time again! There are perks to being a loyal Family Bugs fan for sure.
I might adore custom requests even more! So many times I have very many ideas of what to crochet next floating in my head. So many ideas, in fact, that I struggle to narrow it down to just one, or find difficulty in focusing on just one through to completion. I cannot even number how many works in progress I have going on right now, and I just purged my closet, throwing away several of these wips! So, when someone make a specific request, saying “can you please make me something?” I put it at thetop of my “to design” list, and then I have a deadline, and the motivation to get it done! Because I know a very specific person is just waiting for me!
So, when a returning customer asked me earlier this month to make a Princess Leia Crochet Costume for her 3-mo daughter for Halloween, I knew I just had to do it. And I also knew that the pattern had to be available for all of my wonderful fans as well! It fits right in with my disney princess collection, too! Because there are so many parts involved in this costume, however, I’ve broken it down into two parts. This is the first part consisting of the dress pattern, and in a couple of days I will be publishing the second part which will contain the crochet patterns for the light saber and Princess Leia’s iconic braided hair/hat/wig.
You will need a size h crochet hook, and worsted weight yarn in white and grey. That’s it. As far as materials go, this is a pretty simple pattern. I have also tried to stick with basic crochet stitches: ch, ss, sc, dc, dc2tog, and increases. As with all of my crochet patterns, my goal is to keep the directions as simple as possible. So if you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email 😊
SKIRT
BODICE

RNDs 14-19: dc all the way around (54), ss to first to join, ch 2. Finish off after RND 19
STRAPS
SLEEVES
EMBELLISHMENTS
Princess Leia’s dress has these three grey circles right along the belt of her dress. Make two of the smaller ones, and one of the larger circles.
RND 1: ch 2, work 7 sc stitches all into the second ch from hook (7), ss to first to join and ch 1
RND 2: inc all the way around (14), ss to first to join. Finish off to form the smaller circle, ch 1 and continue to RND 3 for the larger circle
RND 3: *inc, sc 1* all the way around (21), ss to first to join and finish off.
Attach the larger circle in front center of the grey waist band. Attach the two smaller circles on either side.
I’m not understanding where the straps go! Do you have a picture? Thank you!
What size hook do you need please. Fab pattern!
I’m pretty sure it is an f-sized hook that is required for proper sizing for this dress.
I am trying to print off the pattern for the Princess Leia costume part 1 and part 2 but it only prints 1 page and that doesn’t include the full pattern. Any idea what I can do to print the full pattern??
Hilda, I don’t know. Have you tried highlighting the text and selecting “print selection”? Make sure that you are on the webpage (instead of Pinterest). That’s the only bit of advice I have to offer
I have completed everything except the hat. Your pattern seems a little small so I have added a few more rounds. My question is regarding the braids. Can you please advise how many strands to use and how long they should be to do the braid?? Thanks.
It’s been a while since I’ve worked up this pattern. If my memory serves, I made the braid extra long and then just cut off the excess. As for how many strands? I suppose you could make it as thick as you wanted. I’m sure thicker braids would look better. Please keep in mind that this is a free pattern, and obviously, not as good quality as a purchased one.
Thanks Sarah.
I’m working on the dress and at and 10 I only have 53 instead of 54, what did I do wrong? Thanks
Love this outfit!
I’m at a standstill as far as the straps. Do they go in an upright position?
I do not understand the straps part at all. Could you please clarify where and how they go on please ? Picture would be fabulous !!! 😊
This is so cute i can’t wait to get started. Do you have any shoes to go with this?