Materials:
- 400-500 yards of worsted weight yarn in your desired color
- Size H-8 (5mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker (optional)
Gauge:
16 sts and 8 rows per 4 inches in double crochet
Pattern:
1. Body:
- Chain 80.Opens in a new windowwww.deltahoist.comChain 80 crochet
- Turn and work 1 row of double crochet in each stitch.
- Continue working in double crochet until the body reaches the desired length, ending with a row of double crochet.
2. Armholes:
- Skip the first 16 stitches and work 20 double crochet.
- Turn and chain 2, then skip 2 stitches and work 18 double crochet.
- Turn and chain 2, then skip 2 stitches and work 16 double crochet.
- Turn and chain 2, then skip 2 stitches and work 14 double crochet.
- Turn and chain 2, then skip 2 stitches and work 12 double crochet.
- Turn and chain 2, then skip 2 stitches and work 10 double crochet.
- Turn and chain 2, then skip 2 stitches and work 8 double crochet.
- Turn and chain 2, then skip 2 stitches and work 6 double crochet.
- Turn and chain 2, then skip 2 stitches and work 4 double crochet.
- Turn and chain 2, then skip 2 stitches and work 2 double crochet.
- Tie off.
3. Repeat Step 2 for the other armhole.
4. Skirt:
- Attach yarn at the side of the body, chain 2, and work double crochet around the body and up the armholes, making sure to work 2 double crochet in each corner stitch.Opens in a new windowmoonbeamstitches.comAttach yarn at the side of the body, chain 2, and work double crochet
- Continue working in double crochet until the skirt reaches the desired length, ending with a row of double crochet.
5. Straps:
- Chain 40.
- Turn and work double crochet in each stitch.
- Continue working in double crochet until the strap reaches the desired length.
- Tie off.
6. Repeat Step 5 for the other strap.
7. Finishing:
- Weave in all ends.
- Sew straps to the top of the bodice, on either side of the armholes.
Tips:
- You can adjust the length of the dress, armholes, and skirt to fit the baby.
- You can use different stitch patterns for the body and skirt.
- You can embellish the dress with buttons, ribbons, or flowers.
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:
- How to Crochet a Baby Dress: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g13MYy1h_YE
- 27 Crochet Baby Dress Patterns, Free, Amazing Designs: https://ricardoalpoim.com.br/?w=27-crochet-baby-dress-patterns-free-amazing-designs-treasurie-dd-a3kD2S6
- 100 Crochet Baby Dress Patterns FREE ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/60869032444046292/
I hope this blog post has helped you learn how to crochet a baby dress!
Please note: This is just a basic pattern, and you can adjust it to fit your own needs and preferences. There are many different ways to crochet a baby dress, so feel free to get creative!
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