Get ready to spread holiday cheer with this charming Crochet Baby Santa Dress and Hat Pattern! Perfect for your little one’s first Christmas photos or festive gatherings, this adorable outfit captures the magic of the season. Featuring delightful reindeer and snowflake motifs, it’s a handcrafted treasure that will create lasting memories and bring smiles to everyone.
Craft a Magical Holiday Keepsake for Your Little One
Imagine the joy of seeing your baby in a handmade, festive ensemble thatโs both cozy and incredibly cute. This pattern allows you to create a unique and cherished piece, ideal for capturing those precious holiday moments. It’s more than just an outfit; it’s a labor of love that becomes a heartwarming family heirloom, perfect for holiday photos and celebrations.
Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Baby Christmas Dress & Hat Pattern: Santa-Inspired Outfit
Materials
- Red DK or Light Worsted Weight Yarn (approx 200g)
- White DK or Light Worsted Weight Yarn (approx 100g)
- Black DK or Light Worsted Weight Yarn (approx 20g)
- Small amount of Gold/Yellow DK or Light Worsted Weight Yarn
- Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E/4) or size to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Fiberfill for pom-pom (optional, if not using yarn scraps)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc2tog)
- BLO: back loop only
- rnd: round
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rep: repeat
- FO: finish off
- (): instructions in parentheses should be worked in the same stitch or repeated as indicated
- []: total number of stitches at the end of the round
Instructions
Gauge: 20 sc and 22 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) using a 3.5mm hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round. Color changes should be made on the last pull-through of the previous stitch. Carry non-working yarn loosely on the wrong side of your work.
Dress
Yoke (worked in Red yarn)
- Rnd 1: Ch 60, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring. Be careful not to twist. [60 sts]
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. [60 sc]
- Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st) rep around. [72 sc]
- Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st) rep around. [84 sc]
- Rnd 5: Ch 1, (sc in next 6 sts, inc in next st) rep around. [96 sc]
- Rnd 6: Ch 1, (sc in next 7 sts, inc in next st) rep around. [108 sc]
- Rnd 7-9: Ch 1, sc in each st around. [108 sc]
- Rnd 10 (Divide for Sleeves and Body): Ch 1, sc in first 14 sts (front), ch 4 for armpit, skip next 26 sts (sleeve), sc in next 28 sts (back), ch 4 for armpit, skip next 26 sts (sleeve), sc in last 14 sts (front). Join with sl st. [60 sc + 8 chs = 68 sts for body]
Body of Dress (Skirt)
Continue working in rounds on the 68 stitches of the body.
- Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch around. [68 sc]
- Rnd 12: Ch 1, (sc in next 16 sts, inc in next st) rep 4 times. [72 sc]
- Rnd 13-14: Ch 1, sc in each st around. [72 sc]
- Rnd 15: Ch 1, (sc in next 8 sts, inc in next st) rep 8 times. [80 sc]
- Rnd 16-17: Ch 1, sc in each st around. [80 sc]
- Rnd 18: Ch 1, (sc in next 9 sts, inc in next st) rep 8 times. [88 sc]
- Rnd 19-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. [88 sc]
Colorwork Section (Reindeer and Snowflakes): Starting from this point, integrate White yarn for the colorwork. The image shows approximately 3-4 rounds of reindeer followed by 3-4 rounds of snowflakes, repeated. You will need to freehand or follow a simple chart for these motifs, ensuring the background is Red and the motifs are White. An example repeat for a reindeer could be 12-14 stitches, and for a snowflake 6-8 stitches. Ensure your stitch count allows for repeats of your chosen motif width.
- Rnd 21: Ch 1, (sc in next 10 sts, inc in next st) rep 8 times. [96 sc]. Begin integrating White yarn for the first row of reindeer pattern.
- Rnd 22-24 (Reindeer Pattern): Continue increasing periodically to maintain flare, and work the reindeer motif using Red and White yarn. For example, (sc 11, inc) in Rnd 22, (sc 12, inc) in Rnd 23, (sc 13, inc) in Rnd 24. Adjust stitch counts as needed to fit the motif repeats evenly.
- Rnd 25-27 (Snowflake Pattern): Continue increasing periodically, and work the snowflake motif using Red and White yarn.
- Continue in this manner: Alternate sections of reindeer and snowflake patterns, adding increases every 3-4 rounds as needed to create the flared skirt, until the dress reaches the desired length. The image shows about 3 bands of colorwork.
- Last Rnds (White Trim): With White yarn, ch 1, sc in each st around for 2-3 rounds. Sl st to join, FO.
Sleeves (make 2)
Rejoin Red yarn at the center of one armpit.
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc around the armhole opening (approx 30 sts, including the 4 chs). [30 sc]
- Rnd 2-10: Ch 1, sc in each st around. [30 sc]
- Rnd 11 (Decrease): Ch 1, (sc in next 8 sts, dec) rep 3 times. [27 sc]
- Rnd 12-15: Ch 1, sc in each st around. [27 sc]
- Rnd 16 (Decrease): Ch 1, (sc in next 7 sts, dec) rep 3 times. [24 sc]
- Rnd 17-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. [24 sc]
- Rnd 21 (White Cuff): Join White yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around for 2 rounds. Sl st to join, FO.
Collar
With White yarn, attach to the neckline of the dress at the back. Work in rows.
- Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in each st around the neckline. Turn. [approx 60 hdc]
- Row 2: Ch 1, (2 hdc in first st, hdc in next st) rep across. Turn. [approx 90 hdc]
- Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Fold the collar inwards and sew neatly to the inside of the neckline.
Belt
With Black yarn, ch 65 (or length to fit waist snugly), work sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. [64 sc] FO.With Gold yarn, embroider a square buckle in the center front of the belt, or crochet a small gold rectangle and sew it on. Sew the belt ends securely to the sides of the dress, or add a small button/snap closure for removability.
Santa Hat
Ribbed Band (worked in White yarn)
- Row 1: Ch 8. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. [7 sc]. Turn.
- Row 2-40: Ch 1, sc in BLO across. [7 sc]. Turn. (Adjust number of rows to fit baby’s head circumference, typically 16-18 inches for 6-12 months).
- Join the ends of the band with sl st to form a loop.
Hat Body (worked in Red yarn)
- Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the top edge of the ribbed band (approx 60 sc). Join with sl st. [60 sc]
- Rnd 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. [60 sc]
- Rnd 6 (Optional Colorwork): Integrate White yarn to create small snowflake motifs around the base of the hat, similar to the dress.
- Rnd 7-20 (Decreases): Continue in Red yarn. Work decreases evenly over subsequent rounds to shape the hat into a cone. For example, (sc in 8 sts, dec) rep 6 times, then (sc in 7 sts, dec) rep 6 times in the next decrease round, and so on, until about 6-8 stitches remain.
- Last Rnd: Sc around. FO, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close.
Pom-pom
- Make a medium-sized pom-pom (approx 2.5-3 inches) using White yarn.
- Securely attach the pom-pom to the tip of the hat.
Finishing
- Weave in all loose ends.
- Block if desired to shape.