Adorable Crochet Baby Santa Dress & Hat Pattern: Perfect for Christmas Photoshoots

Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Baby Santa Dress & Hat Pattern: Perfect for Christmas Photoshoots

Materials

• Red Worsted Weight Yarn (approx. 200g)
• White Worsted Weight Yarn (approx. 100g)
• Brown Worsted Weight Yarn (small amount for reindeer)
• Light Brown Worsted Weight Yarn (small amount for antlers)
• Small amount of Black Worsted Weight Yarn (for eyes)
• Crochet Hook: 4.0mm (G/6)
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers
• Pompom Maker (for hat)

Abbreviations

• CH: Chain
• SL ST: Slip Stitch
• SC: Single Crochet
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• INC: Increase (2 HDC in same stitch)
• DEC: Decrease (HDC2tog)
• FO: Finish Off
• MR: Magic Ring

Instructions

Gauge: 16 HDC and 12 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). Adjust hook size if necessary.

Dress (0-3 Months Approx.)

Bodice Front (Red Yarn):

• Row 1: CH 36, HDC in 2nd CH from hook and across. (35 HDC)
• Rows 2-10: CH 1, turn, HDC in each stitch across. (35 HDC)
• Armhole Shaping:
• Row 11: CH 1, turn, SL ST in first 3 stitches, HDC in next 29 stitches, leave last 3 stitches unworked. (29 HDC)
• Row 12: CH 1, turn, SL ST in first 2 stitches, HDC in next 25 stitches, leave last 2 stitches unworked. (25 HDC)
• Neckline Shaping:
• Row 13: CH 1, turn, HDC in first 7 stitches, CH 11 (skip 11 stitches for neck opening), HDC in last 7 stitches. (14 HDC + 11 CH)
• Row 14: CH 1, turn, HDC in 7 stitches, HDC in 11 CH, HDC in 7 stitches. (25 HDC)
• Rows 15-16: CH 1, turn, HDC in each stitch across. (25 HDC) FO.

Bodice Back (Red Yarn):

• Follow instructions for Bodice Front Rows 1-12. (25 HDC at end of Row 12)
• Rows 13-16: CH 1, turn, HDC in each stitch across. (25 HDC) FO, leaving a long tail for seaming.

Assembly of Bodice:

• Place front and back bodice pieces right sides together.
• Sew shoulder seams using a yarn needle or SL ST.
• Sew side seams, leaving openings for armholes.

Sleeves (Red Yarn):

• Attach red yarn to the bottom of an armhole.
• Round 1: CH 1, HDC evenly around the armhole opening (approx. 24-28 HDC, adjust as needed for fit). Join with SL ST to first HDC.
• Round 2: CH 1, HDC in each stitch around. Join with SL ST. FO.
• Repeat for the second sleeve.

Skirt (Red Yarn):

• Attach red yarn to the bottom edge of the bodice, where you left the waist unseamed.
• Round 1: CH 1, HDC evenly around the entire bottom edge of the bodice (approx. 70 HDC). Join with SL ST.
• Round 2: CH 1, HDC in each stitch around. Join with SL ST.
• Round 3: CH 1, (HDC in next 3 stitches, INC) repeat around. Join with SL ST.
• Rounds 4-6: CH 1, HDC in each stitch around. Join with SL ST.
• Round 7: CH 1, (HDC in next 4 stitches, INC) repeat around. Join with SL ST.
• Continue in this pattern, increasing by one HDC between increases every 3-4 rounds, until the skirt reaches desired length (approx. 8-10 inches from waist). Ensure the last round is an HDC round without increases. FO.

White Edging for Dress (White Yarn):

• Attach white yarn to the back of the neckline. SC evenly around the entire neckline. SL ST to join. FO.
• Attach white yarn to the bottom of each sleeve. SC evenly around each sleeve edge. SL ST to join. FO.
• Attach white yarn to the bottom hem of the skirt. SC evenly around the entire hem. SL ST to join. FO.

Santa Hat (0-3 Months Approx.)

Hat Body (Red Yarn):

• Round 1: In MR, CH 2, 10 HDC. Join with SL ST to first HDC. (10 HDC)
• Round 2: CH 2, INC in each stitch around. Join with SL ST. (20 HDC)
• Round 3: CH 2, (HDC in next stitch, INC) repeat around. Join with SL ST. (30 HDC)
• Round 4: CH 2, (HDC in next 2 stitches, INC) repeat around. Join with SL ST. (40 HDC)
• Round 5: CH 2, (HDC in next 3 stitches, INC) repeat around. Join with SL ST. (50 HDC)
• Rounds 6-10: CH 2, HDC in each stitch around. Join with SL ST. (50 HDC)
• Round 11: CH 2, (HDC in next 8 stitches, DEC) repeat around. Join with SL ST. (45 HDC)
• Round 12-14: CH 2, HDC in each stitch around. Join with SL ST.
• Round 15: CH 2, (HDC in next 7 stitches, DEC) repeat around. Join with SL ST. (40 HDC)
• Rounds 16-18: CH 2, HDC in each stitch around. Join with SL ST.
• Continue decreasing evenly every 3 rounds and working straight in between, until you have approx. 20 HDC. Work straight for a few more rounds to create the point. FO, leaving a long tail for shaping the point if desired, or simply close with a yarn needle.

Hat Brim (White Yarn):

• Attach white yarn to the bottom edge of the hat.
• Round 1: CH 1, SC in each stitch around. Join with SL ST.
• Round 2: CH 1, SC in each stitch around. Join with SL ST. FO.

Pompom (White Yarn):

• Make a small white pompom (approx. 1.5-2 inches diameter) using your pompom maker or by hand.
• Securely attach the pompom to the tip of the hat.

Reindeer Appliques (Make 2):

• Head (Brown Yarn): CH 5. HDC in 2nd CH from hook, HDC in next 2 CH, 5 HDC in last CH. Continue on other side of CH: HDC in next 2 CH, 2 HDC in last CH. Join with SL ST to first HDC. (12 HDC) FO.
• Antlers (Light Brown Yarn): CH 4. SL ST in 2nd CH from hook, CH 3, SL ST in 2nd CH from hook, SL ST in next CH. SL ST in 3rd CH of initial CH 4. FO. (This forms a small branched antler). Make two for each reindeer.
• Assembly: Sew antlers to the top of the brown head. Embroider a small red circle for the nose and two black French knots for the eyes using a yarn needle.

Snowflake Applique (Make 1):

• (White Yarn): In MR, CH 1, (SC, CH 3) repeat 6 times. Join with SL ST to first SC. FO. (This creates a simple 6-point star/snowflake shape).

Bow Applique (Make 1):

• (White Yarn): CH 16.
• Rows 1-5: CH 1, turn, SC in each stitch across. (15 SC) FO.
• Cinch the center of the rectangle tightly with a short piece of white yarn to form a bow shape.

Finishing:

• Weave in all loose ends on the dress and hat.
• Sew the two reindeer appliques onto the front of the dress bodice, spaced evenly.
• Sew the snowflake applique onto the center of the dress bodice, slightly below the reindeer.
• Sew the white bow applique onto the waistline, centered below the snowflake.