October 5, 2024

How to crochet a baby dress | app. 0 – 6 months |

Adorable Crochet Baby Dress

This dress is perfect for little girls aged 0-3 months. It’s delicate, airy, and perfect for a summer day or special occasion. The pattern is simple, making it ideal for beginner crocheters.

Materials:

  • 3 skeins of DK weight yarn in your chosen color (I used a soft pink)
  • 3.5mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Gauge:

16 sts and 7 rows in dc = 4″ x 4″

Pattern:

Yoke:

  1. Chain 70.
  2. Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook, dc in each chain across. Turn. (68 sts)
  3. Ch 2, dc in each dc across. Turn.
  4. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until the yoke measures 5.5 inches from the starting chain.

Skirt:

  1. Ch 1, sc in each dc across. Turn.
  2. Ch 2, dc in each sc across. Turn.
  3. Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the skirt measures 7 inches from the yoke.

Armholes:

  1. (RS) Skp the first 10 sts, dc in each of the next 40 sts, skp the last 10 sts. Turn. (40 sts)
  2. Ch 2, dc in each dc across. Turn.
  3. Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 3 more rows.

Neckline:

  1. (RS) Work across the first 10 sts, ch 2, skip the next 2 sts, work dc in the next 2 sts together, dc in each of the next 22 sts, ch 2, skip the next 2 sts, work dc in the next 2 sts together, work dc across the last 10 sts. Turn. (32 sts)
  2. Ch 2, dc in each dc across. Turn.
  3. Repeat row 2 for 5 more rows.

Finishing:

  1. Tie off all ends.
  2. Weave in tapestry needle to seam the shoulder seams.

Embellishments (optional):

  • Add a ribbon or bow to the neckline.
  • Crochet small flowers or other embellishments and sew them onto the dress.

Tips:

  • Be sure to check your gauge to ensure the dress fits correctly.
  • You can adjust the length of the yoke and skirt to fit your desired size.
  • This pattern is easily customizable. Feel free to experiment with different colors, stitches, and embellishments.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

I hope you enjoy crocheting this beautiful baby dress! Please share your finished project with me in the comments below.

Happy crocheting!

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!

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.tunesharemore_vertadd_photo_alternate

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