Crochet Baby Dress
Crochet baby dresses are the sweetest little garments to dress your precious bundle of joy in! These handmade creations not only keep your baby looking adorable but also add a touch of charm and elegance. With their intricate designs and soft textures, crochet baby dresses are perfect for special occasions or everyday wear. Handcrafted with love, a crochet baby dress is sure to become a treasured keepsake for years to come.
This pattern uses UK terminology
ch = chain tc = treble crochet dc = double crochet
Using DK (8ply) yarn and a 4mm hook, chain 65
Row 1:
tc in 4th ch from hook and in the next 7 ch, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (corner), tc in next 11 chains, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (corner), tc in next 19 chains, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (corner), tc in next 11 chains, (tc, ch, tc) in next chain (corner), tc in next 9 ch, turn
Row 2:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 9 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 21 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 10 tc, turn
Row 3:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 10 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 23 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 11 tc, turn
Row 4:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 11 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 17 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 25 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 17 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 12 tc, turn
Row 5:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 12 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 19 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 27 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 19 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, turn
Row 6:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 21 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 29 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 21 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 14 tc, turn
Row 7:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 14 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 23 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 31 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 23 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, turn
Row 8:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 15 tc, tc in ch (center of corner), skip stitches to the next ch, tc in ch (center of corner), tc in next 33 tc, tc in ch (center of corner), skip stitches to the next ch, tc in ch (center of corner), tc in next 16 tc, turn
Row 9:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next tc, * 2tc in next tc, tc in next 2 tc, repeat from * to end
Now join with a slip stitch and continue for the rest of the dress working in rounds ~
Round 1:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in each tc all around
Repeat round 1 until the dress is the length that you desire
(for the blue & white dress I repeated this round 16 times more)
Next round:
ch1, dc in each tc across row. Fasten off
Neck Edge:
dc all around the neck edge. Fasten off
To finish:
Weave in ends
Add 2 or 3 pretty buttons
Decorate with lace, flowers, motifs, ribbons or bows
This simple baby dress is so easy – once you have made one you can use it as a base to try out a few variations.
For example ~
Why not make this little dress in stripes?
Or try adding a shell border…….
For a more lacy effect – work the top as above – then use a cluster stitch for the skirt ….. this looks really great !

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