Materials:
- 400g of DK weight yarn in your chosen color
- 3.5mm crochet hook
- 4 stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Buttons (optional)
Tension:
- 20 sts x 10 rows = 10cm x 10cm in double crochet
Sizes:
- Newborn (0-3 months)
- 3-6 months
- 6-12 months
Pattern:
Dress:
- Start with the bodice: Chain 70 (newborn), 78 (3-6 months), or 86 (6-12 months). Turn and work 1 double crochet in each chain. Place a stitch marker at the end of the row. Opens in a new windowwww.muezart.comStart of crochet baby dress
- Continue working in double crochet: Chain 2, turn, and work 1 double crochet in each stitch across the row. Place a stitch marker at the end of the row.
- Repeat row 2 until the bodice measures 10cm (newborn), 12cm (3-6 months), or 14cm (6-12 months) from the starting chain.
- Armholes: Skip 16 (newborn), 18 (3-6 months), or 20 (6-12 months) stitches, place a stitch marker, work 20 double crochet, place a stitch marker, skip 16 (newborn), 18 (3-6 months), or 20 (6-12 months) stitches. Opens in a new windowwww.garnstudio.comArmholes of crochet baby dress
- Continue working in double crochet across the remaining stitches. Place a stitch marker at the end of the row.
- Repeat rows 4 and 5 two more times.
- Skirt: Chain 2, turn, and work 2 double crochet in each stitch across the row. Place a stitch marker at the end of the row.
- Continue working in double crochet, increasing 1 stitch at each end of every row until you have reached your desired skirt length. A good guide is to make the skirt twice the length of the bodice.
- Finish off the skirt by working one row of single crochet around the edge.
Bloomers:
- Start with the legs: Chain 30 (newborn), 34 (3-6 months), or 38 (6-12 months). Turn and work 1 double crochet in each chain. Place a stitch marker at the end of the row. Opens in a new windowwww.etsy.comCrochet baby dress bloomers legs
- Continue working in double crochet, increasing 1 stitch at each end of every row until you have reached your desired leg length. A good guide is to make the legs about 10cm long.
- Crotch shaping: Place stitch markers 10 (newborn), 12 (3-6 months), or 14 (6-12 months) stitches from each end of the row. Work across the row to the first stitch marker, chain 2, skip 2 stitches, work to the next stitch marker, chain 2, skip 2 stitches, work across the remaining stitches. Turn.
- Continue working in double crochet, decreasing 1 stitch at each side of the chain-2 spaces every other row until you have closed the crotch seam.
- Waistband: Chain 2, turn, and work 1 single crochet in each stitch across the row. Place a stitch marker at the end of the row.
- Continue working in single crochet for 5 rounds. Finish off and weave in the ends.
Finishing Touches:
- Sew two buttons onto the bodice for the shoulder closures.
- You can also add other embellishments such as ribbons, flowers, or lace.
Tips:
- If you are a beginner, you may want to start with a simpler pattern.
- Be sure to check your gauge to ensure that your finished garment will fit the baby correctly.
- Don’t be afraid to get creative and personalize the pattern to your liking.
I hope you enjoyed this blog pattern! With a little bit of practice, you can create a beautiful and unique crochet baby dress set that will be cherished for years to come.
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 set, so feel free to experiment and find what works best for you.tunesharemore_vertadd_photo_alternate