Cute Crochet Baby Dress Pattern for Beginners
I’m excited to share my new crochet baby dress pattern with you! This beginner-friendly pattern is designed for two sizes, making it perfect for little ones. It’s simple to follow and a great way to start your crochet journey.
Whether you’re making it for a special occasion or everyday wear, this adorable dress will be a joy to create. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s make this sweet baby dress together! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Baby Dress Pattern
Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Size: I-9 5.5 mm
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (#4)
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
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Crochet Baby Dress Pattern
Skill Level
Beginner. This free crochet pattern uses basic crochet stitches.
Size Chart
| Size | Chest | Waist/Hips | Back Length | Dress Length |
| 3-6 Months | 17″ | 19″ | 7″ | 15.5″ |
| 6-12 Months | 18″ | 20″ | 7.5″ | 16.5″ |
Gauge
15 stitches & 10 rows = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet stitch
- sc = single crochet stitch
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- rem = remaining
Pattern Notes
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- The pattern is worked in the round from the top down.
- Use stitch markers to mark the v-stitches.
Crochet Baby Dress Pattern Instructions
Crochet Baby Dress Pattern for Both Sizes
- Chain 64 and join in the round.
- Rounds 1-9 are the same for both sizes.
- V-Stitch: In the same space or stitch make (dc, ch-1, dc)
Rnd 1: Ch 2, dc 8, v-stitch, dc 14, v-stitch, dc 16, v-stitch, dc 14, v-stitch, dc 8, join.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc 9, v-stitch in ch-1 sp, dc 16, v-stitch in ch-1 sp, dc 18, v-stitch in ch-1 sp, dc 16, v-stitch in ch-1 sp, dc 9, join.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc 10, v-stitch in ch-1 sp, dc 18, v-stitch in ch-1 sp, dc 20, v-stitch in ch-1 sp, dc 18, v-stitch in ch-1 sp, dc 10, join.
Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc 11, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp (sleeve hole made), dc 22, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp (sleeve hole made), dc 11, join. (48 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc 12, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, dc 24, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, dc 12, join. (52 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc 13, 2 dc, dc 25, 2 dc, dc 12, join. (54 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc 13, 2 dc, dc 26, 2 dc, dc 13, join. (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc 14, 2 dc, dc 27, 2 dc, dc 13, join. (58 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc 14, 2 dc, dc 28, 2 dc, dc 14, join. (60 stitches)
3-6 Months Size Crochet Baby Dress Pattern
Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc in each st, join. (60 stitches)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc in each st, join. (60 stitches)
Join new yarn color if desired.
Rnd 12: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join. (120 stitches)
Rnd 13: Ch 2, dc in each st, join. (120 stitches)
Rnds 14-31: Repeat round 13. (120 stitches)
Rnd 32: Ch 1, sc in each st, join. (120 stitches)
6-12 Months Size Crochet Baby Dress Pattern
Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc 15, 2 dc, dc 29, 2 dc, dc 14, join. (62 stitches)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc 15, 2 dc, dc 30, 2 dc, dc 15, join. (64 stitches)
Rnd 12: Ch 2, dc 16, 2 dc, dc 31, 2 dc, dc 15, join. (66 stitches)
Join new yarn color if desired.
Rnd 13: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join. (132 stitches)
Rnd 14: Ch 2, dc in each st, join. (132 stitches)
Rnds 15-33: Repeat round 14.
Rnd 34: Ch 1, sc in each st, join. (132 stitches)
Sleeves Pattern
Rnd 1: Join yarn. Ch 2, 2 dc in each st and in each sp between the sts in the armpit area, join.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st, join.
Finishing your Crochet Baby Dress Pattern
Weave in all of your ends.
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