Adorable Crocheted Baby Dress
Just when you thought crochet couldn't get any cuter along comes this adorable crocheted baby dress. Using this free crochet pattern and sport weight yarn you can make this for your little girl in no time.
Instructions are for 3-6 months; changes for 6-9 months and 9-12 months are in [ ].
Materials :
- Sports weight yarn - 9 [11,13] ozs white.
- 4 x 3/8" buttons.
- E crochet hook.
Gauge : 5 sc = 1"; 6 sc in back lp rows = 1"; 4 shell rows = 2 + 1/4".
Instructions:
Reverse sc crochet = working from left to right, insert hook in next st to the right, complete as sc.
DRESS BODICE :
- Row1: Ch 56, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, ( forms corner ) * sc in next 13 ch, 3 sc in next ch ( forms corner ); rep from * 2 more times, sc in last 6 ch, turn (63 sts).
Note. Work the fol. rows in Back Loops only unless otherwise stated.
- Rows 2-11: [ 2-12, 2-13 ] : Ch 1, sc in each st across with 3 sc in each centre corner st, turn, ending with 143 [151, 159 ]. sc in last row.
- Rows 12 [ 13,14 ] : Ch 1, sc in first 18 [19, 20 ] sts; for first Armhole, ch 9, skip next 35 [37,39 ] sts; sc in next 37 [39,41 ] sts; for 2nd Armhole, ch 9, skip next 35 [37,39 ] sts; sc in last 18 [19,20 ] sts, turn (73 sc, 2 ch - 9 sps) [ 77 sc, 2 ch - 9 sps; 81 sc, 2 ch - 9 sps ).
- Row 13: [14,15] : Ch 1, sc in each st and each ch across, turn (91 sc) [ 95 sc, 99 sc].
- Rows 14-19 : [15 - 21, 16-25] : Ch 1, sc in each st across. At end of last row, fasten off.
BUTTONHOLE ROW :
- Row 1 : Working in ends of rows across Left Back, with right side of work facing you, join with sc in first row, sc in each row across, turn (19 sc) [ 21 sc, 25 sc,].
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 4 [4,6] sts; for Buttonhole, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, * sc in next 4 [5,6] sts; for Buttonhole, ch 2, skip next 2 sts; rep from * one more time, sc in last st, turn.
- Row 4 : Ch 1, sc in each st and 2 sc in each ch 2 sp across, turn (19 sc) [ 21sc, 25 sc].
- Row 4 : ch 1, sc in each st across, fasten off.
BUTTON ROW :
- Row 1: Working in ends of rows across Right Back, with right side of work facing you, join with sc in first row, sc in each row across, turn (19) [21 sc, 25 sc].
- Rows 2-5 : Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
- For Necktrim, working in ends of rows across Buttonhole and Button Rows and in starting ch on opposite side of row 1 on Bodice, with right side of work facing you, join with sc in last row on Button row, working from left to right, reverce sc in each row and in each ch across, fasten off.
SKIRT :
- (worked in Both Loops) Round 1 : Working in ends of rows of Button and Buttonhole and on last row of Bodice, hold Buttonhole over Button; matching rows and working through both thicknesses, join with sc in first row, sc in next 4 rows; working on Bodice only, sc in each st around, join with sl st in first sc (96 sc) [100sc, 104 sc].
Notes = for beginning V-stitch (beg V-st), ch 5, dc in same st.
- for V-stitch (V-st), dc, ch 2, dc) in next st.
- Round 2 : Beg. V-st, skip next st, (V-st in next st, skip next st, ) around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch 5 (48 V-sts) [50 V-st, 52 V-sts].
- Round 3 : Sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch space of each V-st around, join with sl st in top of ch 3.
- Rounds 4-5 : [4-6, 4-7] : Sl st in next st, sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, ( dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc ) in each ch sp around, join.
- Round 6 : [7,8] : Sl st in next st, sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, ( 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) in same sp, ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each ch sp around, join.
- Rounds 7 - 12 [8-14, 9-16] : Sl st in each of next 2 sts, sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, ( 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) in same sp, ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) in each ch sp around, join.
- Rounds 13 : [15,17] : Sl st in each of next 2 sts, sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, 7 dc in same sp; for Scallop, 8 dc in each ch sp around, join.
- Round 14 : [16,18] : Sl st in next 4 sts, 9 dc in sp between last Scallop and next Scallop, (sl st in 5th dc of next Scallop, 9 dc in sp between last Scallop and next Scallop) around, join with sl st in first sl st, fasten off.
- Sew buttons to Button row opposite Buttonholes. Sew pretty buttons and sew a flower to the dress.
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amandat72 2033601
May 03, 2018
Hi could this be adjusted in dk for baby born doll thanks
Editor Dana
May 03, 2018
Hi there! Unfortunately this pattern isn't available as a baby born doll pattern, but I did find a similar option for you at this link: http://www.angelcrafts.net/patterns/eyeletshellangeltop.html I hope that helps!
mulberrygalprinces s
Feb 18, 2017
I really like this pattern. I am saving it for my next project . I have two working right now plus a few jewelry pieces I am making, and a crochet purse. I swear I am working harder since retiring than I did when I worked full time. But when things turn out like this one, it's all worth it.
graduategirl2005 2 312685
Mar 29, 2016
Making this in black and panther pink (mix of pink purple and black). So far this is working up beautifully and I love how easy it is.
mariewalsh10 59569 75
Jun 29, 2015
love this pattern, works up beautifully with dk wool, thanks for posting free pattern
mmantia7 6272980
Apr 22, 2015
Help! I'm stuck at row 12. What does "73 sc, 2ch -9 sps" mean?
graduategirl2005 2 312685
Mar 29, 2016
I know you asked this a year ago but I thought I'd still help if you need it. That section is just saying that at the end of that row you should have 73 sc's, and 9 spaces of the 2 chains. ) hope that helps )
sharonp7363 457862 2
Nov 18, 2014
I made this dress in white and pink. I also made the dress into a sweater in pink, by following the direction up until the end of bodies I ch3 then started the 'V' pattern and dc at the end row, I repeated the pattern for approximately 12 row. I then went back to the part for the button holes and follow the directions. I had 38 stitches instead of 19. I used the 'v' pattern for the sleeves working 17 rows the second row from the end I weaved pink ribbons in the sleeves to fit the infant arms.
FaveCrafts Editor JL
Nov 18, 2014
Thanks for your helpful comment! So glad you were able to complete this project. - Julia from FaveCrafts
vibecajoe 0973658
Sep 11, 2014
I like so much thar pattern so im going to try . By nov. a new little girl is coming to my fam. Thanks very much for all those patterns. Blessings.
babs3361 5508423
May 02, 2014
Made this in black & white with hot pink reverse sc around neck and at the bottom of dress. If I do say so myself it looks great.
jojosubrbo
Feb 24, 2014
I noticed this dress first in black and pink. can you tell me the yarn that you used? Thanks
mwagner22 9481666
Feb 08, 2014
I am in the process of making this and I'm at the skirt, but I'm finding my skirt seems to fan out WAY more than the picture shows, even though I've followed your instructions to the T... Is it just showing smaller in the picture but is actually much wider at the bottom or did I do something wrong? (btw for those of you not sure how or where to change colors, you fasten off at the end of each section that to change to a new color, you would simply attach it the way the pattern describes for the next part.)
joymarie27 8522474
Oct 23, 2013
is there any tutorial on this dress?? How do you reverse single crochet, the pattern seems confusing to me, as i have never learned to read a pattern before, I'm trying to each myself to read written patterns...I usually just crochet by following you tube...
janetcaulfeild 342 6754
Oct 07, 2013
The instructions for this pattern read as if the dress is to be made all in one colour-white. I might like to make it in white & the other colour shown or another colour of my choice. I also notice because of that, there are no specifications when to change to the 2nd colour. I might like to use this pattern for my church bazaar but quantity is not specific for amounts of 2 colours I would need to buy.
lenorede
Oct 05, 2013
I would love to make this, but I don't know how much yarn I need for the purple part.
JerseyMar3
Sep 27, 2013
Can you please give Sizes for a 2T and 3T dress. It is just adorable. Thank You, Marilyn
Gabby1945 1677315
Sep 26, 2013
I would really like to see more crochet dresses like this. I like working with the crochet thread. This thread makes beautiful dresses.
kayeohio1947 05976 09
Sep 06, 2013
I look at a lot of patterns for crocheted baby dresses, and this is the most adorable one I ever have seen. I will try to make it ASAP. Thank you so much for offering it.
skatemuffin 887642 4
Jul 26, 2013
this is just what i have being looking for thank you for the pattern
bethlord78 2740322
Jul 03, 2013
This is a really pretty dress. It looks easy enough. There is one thing though, for materials you list an amount of white, however, the picture shows purple and white. Could you tell me how much of each is needed?
caroleann77 209956 0
Apr 27, 2013
I confused this ADORABLE CROCHETED BABY DRESS with the ABIGAIL CROCHETED BABY DRESS and so was discouraged for awhile. I can't understand the ABIGAIL and added my own take on it, which was inconsistent. But this pattern is so successful that relatives of a baby girl whom I made the 3-6 month size for in pink also wanted the 6-9 size in white and are saying go ahead and start a 9-12 month in red for the Christmas holidays. It is a joy to make and a hugely loved gift. I thank you for and recommend this pattern wholeheartedly.
butteradhoneybee 0 809580
Apr 18, 2013
has anyone figured out the pattern on row 12? where it goes to turn 973 SC,2CH-9 SPS) ETC.
naomi 0344686
Mar 29, 2013
My wee girl is 2 years old... what would be the measurements? PLEASE... this size will never fit and I WANT to make it for her for this summer! Any help on making it larger.
lillulu1963 997277 7
Mar 21, 2013
this dress is truly beautiful and easy my first time making clothes all i have ever done before was very easy blankets, thank you so much for the pattern by chance you wouldnt have a sweater to match i'd really like to try that as well thanks again
texmexhrt
Nov 29, 2012
Is the amount of white yarn for the complete dress? Since you didn't say how much colored yarn is needed. It's a cute dress, just perfect for my soon coming granddaughter. Thank you.
ILUV2CROCHET4U
Oct 26, 2012
Beautiful especially for church and social occasions. Just finished, not difficult to make :).
Patches1958
Jun 18, 2012
I absolutely LOVE this little dress pattern, there is only one thing wrong with it.... it is not big enough!!! My granddaughter is going to be 2 in July and she would look so sweet in this but I stink at enlarging patterns to fit. Is there anyone out there that IS good at it and would be willing to do this for me? You would be gratefully appreciated for years to come as I know in my heart of hearts this will NOT be the last of the line. lol
vaupel7133 6345717
Jun 01, 2012
This an adorable pattern. It only shows amount of yarn for the white but none for the colored.
aaccjj 7462845
Mar 23, 2012
This is so adorable, I have made two so far. I did both of them in light pink with brown trim which seems to be very popular now. I am doing the third one now in white with pink trim. this is an easy pattern but counting is important.
lealoo47 4955997
Mar 12, 2012
I'm having trouble making this...in row 12 the part (73 sc, 2 ch - 9 sps) is very confusing to me....can someone help me with this?
aprilschildbd 7867 607
Dec 10, 2011
I made this dress and I can't believe how beautiful it came out. I have a grandbaby coming in April and I can't wait to see her in it. I added white single crochet to the bottom of the lavender and oh how it made the dress pop.
Meroli
Aug 30, 2011
This little dress worked up quickly and it will be a beautiful gift for a favorite baby girl.
Badcatsmom
Aug 23, 2011
Besides being awesome cute, this dress is very easy to work - great for beginners!
barbcrisp 0747523
Jun 08, 2011
I added a row of triple crochet at starting row of skirt to be used to hold a ribbon for a belt. Then I put a little ruffle around the neck and sleeves. It really turned out beautifully.
gweberrn 8437759
Jun 05, 2011
Please don't be afraid to make this! It is really very easy & looks beautiful when done!
kathymnewby 073115 0
May 26, 2011
Could the small sized dress be used by an American Girl Doll? Does 3-6 months amount to approximately a 16" doll?
Member 5846068
Apr 21, 2011
Change in color of skirt is in round 6 Amount of white color is 3.5 onz. amount of lavender 5.0 onz. trim around the armhole is reverse single crochet around the armhole and the same for the collar area.
kathjo
Apr 05, 2011
Will there be any corrections to this pattern? No color changes can someone help??
mderooi
Jan 15, 2011
No instructions for changing colors and the pattern ends with the scallop edge, (not as the picture shows), with no instructions as to start back with the 2nd color of the skirt. Confused!
datalmadge 0848515
Nov 10, 2010
Since this pattern is shown in 2 colors, what the yarn amounts are for 2 colors? Also has the trim around the armhole been omitted? And what row is the color change for the stripe in the skirt: Thank you, Darlene
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