How to crochet a layered baby dress

Materials:

• 4 skeins of baby weight yarn in your desired color
• Size F (3.75mm) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

• 4 stitches x 4 rows = 1 inch in half double crochet

Sizes:

• Newborn (0-3 months)
• 3-6 months
• 6-12 months

Instructions:

Dress:

1. Start with the bodice: Chain 50 for the newborn size, 54 for the 3-6 month size, and 58 for the 6-12 month size. Work in half double crochet for 10 rows.Opens in a new windowwww.thecraftpatchblog.comCrochet baby dress bodice
2. Shape the armholes: Place a stitch marker at the 12th (newborn), 14th (3-6 months), or 16th (6-12 months) stitch from each end of the row. Skip the next two stitches, then work half double crochet in the next stitch. Chain 2, skip the next two stitches, and work half double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern until you reach the stitch markers. Skip the next two stitches after the marker, then work half double crochet in the remaining stitches.
3. Work the skirt: Continue working in half double crochet until the desired length is reached. For the newborn size, work about 8 inches. For the 3-6 month size, work about 9 inches. For the 6-12 month size, work about 10 inches.
4. Finish the edge: Work one row of single crochet around the neckline and bottom edge of the dress.

Hat:

1. Start with the brim: Chain 48 for the newborn size, 52 for the 3-6 month size, and 56 for the 6-12 month size. Join in a circle with a slip stitch. Work in half double crochet around the circle, increasing 12 stitches evenly spaced throughout the round.Opens in a new windowlisascrochetdesignz.co.nzCrochet baby dress hat brim
2. Work the crown: Continue working in half double crochet, but do not increase any stitches. Work in rounds until the desired height is reached. For the newborn size, work about 4 inches. For the 3-6 month size, work about 5 inches. For the 6-12 month size, work about 6 inches.
3. Decrease the crown: Place stitch markers evenly spaced around the crown. On the next round, work two half double crochet together between each stitch marker. Decrease in this way until you have only a few stitches remaining. Pull the yarn through the remaining stitches to close the crown.

Booties:

1. Start with the sole: Chain 16 for the newborn size, 18 for the 3-6 month size, and 20 for the 6-12 month size. Work in half double crochet across the chain.Opens in a new windowadorecrea.comCrochet baby dress booties sole
2. Work the sides: Chain 2, turn your work. Work half double crochet in each stitch across the row. Chain 2, turn your work. Work half double crochet in each stitch across the row, increasing one stitch at each end of the row. Repeat this increasing until you have 10 (newborn), 12 (3-6 months), or 14 (6-12 months) stitches on each side.
3. Shape the toe: Place stitch markers on the first and last stitches of each side. Work half double crochet in each stitch across the row, decreasing two stitches together over the center two stitches. Repeat this decreasing on every other row until you have only a few stitches remaining. Pull the yarn through the remaining stitches to close the toe.

Finishing:

Weave in all loose ends. You can also add embellishments such as buttons, ribbons, or flowers to personalize the set.

Video tutorial

Tips:

• Be sure to check your gauge to ensure the dress fits correctly.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
• You can adjust the length of the dress, hat, and booties to fit your baby’s size.
• There are many different crochet stitches you can use to create different textures and patterns.

I hope this blog post has helped you crochet a beautiful baby dress set!

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