Adorable Crochet Christmas Baby Dress & Hat Set: Reindeer & Snowman Holiday Outfit Pattern

Get ready for the most wonderful time of the year with this enchanting Crochet Christmas Baby Dress and Hat Set! Featuring cute reindeer and snowman appliques, this pattern allows you to create a festive and comfortable outfit perfect for your little one’s first holiday celebrations. Imagine the joy and priceless photos with your baby in this handmade masterpiece!

Crafting Cherished Holiday Memories with Handmade Crochet

There’s nothing quite as special as a handmade gift, especially during the holidays. This delightful crochet outfit isn’t just clothing; it’s a labor of love, a cherished keepsake that will bring warmth and smiles for years to come. Create lasting memories and a truly unique piece that captures the magic of Christmas.

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Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Christmas Baby Dress & Hat Set: Reindeer & Snowman Holiday Outfit Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Red (main color)
Worsted weight yarn in White (contrast color)
Worsted weight yarn in Brown (for reindeer face)
Worsted weight yarn in Tan (for reindeer antlers)
Small amounts of Black yarn (for details)
Small amount of Orange yarn (for snowman nose)
3.75mm (F) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Small amount of poly-fil stuffing (optional, for slightly 3D appliques)
Small red satin ribbon (approx. 15-20 inches)

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase (2 stitches in one)
dec – decrease (sc2tog or hdc2tog)
FO – fasten off
MR – magic ring
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
st(s) – stitch(es)
rnd – round
rep – repeat

Instructions

Gauge: 4 hdc x 3 rows = 1 inch (adjust hook size if necessary to achieve desired fabric density)

Hat (Red & White)

With Red yarn:
Rnd 1: Start with a MR, ch 2 (does not count as st), 10 hdc in MR, sl st to first hdc. (10 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc inc in each st around, sl st. (20 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, (hdc in next st, hdc inc) rep around, sl st. (30 hdc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, (hdc in next 2 sts, hdc inc) rep around, sl st. (40 hdc)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, (hdc in next 3 sts, hdc inc) rep around, sl st. (50 hdc)
Rnd 6-12: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st. (50 hdc)
Rnd 13: Ch 2, (hdc in next 8 sts, hdc dec) rep 5 times, sl st. (45 hdc)
Rnd 14-15: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st. (45 hdc)
Change to White yarn.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st. (45 sc)
Rnd 17-18: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st. (45 sc) FO.
Pom-pom: Make a small red pom-pom and securely attach it to the top of the hat.

Dress Bodice (Red)

Worked in two panels, then seamed.

Front Panel:

With Red yarn:
Row 1: Ch 30, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (28 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), turn, hdc in each st across. (28 hdc)
Row 3-8: Rep Row 2.
For Neck Shaping (Row 9): Ch 2, turn, hdc in first 8 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked. (8 hdc)
Row 10: Ch 2, turn, hdc dec, hdc in next 6 sts. (7 hdc)
Row 11: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 6 sts, hdc dec. (6 hdc) FO.
Attach yarn to the 8th st from the right side of Row 8 (skipping 12 central sts).
Row 9 (other side): Ch 2, hdc in next 8 sts. (8 hdc)
Row 10: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 6 sts, hdc dec. (7 hdc)
Row 11: Ch 2, turn, hdc dec, hdc in next 6 sts. (6 hdc) FO.

Back Panel:

With Red yarn:
Row 1: Ch 30, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (28 hdc)
Row 2-11: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), turn, hdc in each st across. (28 hdc) FO.

Shoulder Seams:

Place front and back panels right sides together. Sl st or sc along the top 6 sts of each shoulder to join.

Armhole Edging (Sleeves):

With Red yarn: Join yarn at the bottom of an armhole.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the armhole opening (approx. 20-24 sc depending on desired sleeve fit), sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st. FO. Rep for other armhole.

Neckline Edging:

With Red yarn: Join yarn at the back of the neck.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire neckline, sl st to first sc. FO.

Dress Skirt (Red & White Stripes)

Worked in the round, attached to the bottom of the bodice.

With Red yarn: Join yarn to the bottom edge of the bodice (either front or back seam).
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc), hdc in each st around the bottom of the bodice (approx. 56 hdc, ensure an even number), sl st to first hdc.
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st. (56 hdc)
Change to White yarn.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, (hdc in next 7 sts, hdc inc) rep 7 times, sl st. (63 hdc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st. (63 hdc)
Change to Red yarn.
Rnd 5: Ch 2, (hdc in next 8 sts, hdc inc) rep 7 times, sl st. (70 hdc)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st. (70 hdc)
Change to White yarn.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, (hdc in next 9 sts, hdc inc) rep 7 times, sl st. (77 hdc)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st. (77 hdc)
Change to Red yarn.
Rnd 9: Ch 2, (hdc in next 10 sts, hdc inc) rep 7 times, sl st. (84 hdc)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st. (84 hdc)
Change to White yarn.
Rnd 11: Ch 2, (hdc in next 11 sts, hdc inc) rep 7 times, sl st. (91 hdc)
Rnd 12: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st. (91 hdc)
Change to Red yarn.
Rnd 13: Ch 2, (hdc in next 12 sts, hdc inc) rep 7 times, sl st. (98 hdc)
Rnd 14: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st. (98 hdc)
Change to White yarn.
Rnd 15: Ch 2, (hdc in next 13 sts, hdc inc) rep 7 times, sl st. (105 hdc)
Rnd 16: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st. (105 hdc) FO.

Reindeer Applique (Make 2)

Face (Brown):

Rnd 1: Start with a MR, ch 1, 8 sc in MR, sl st to first sc. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc inc in each st around, sl st. (16 sc) FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Antlers (Tan): (Make 4 – two for each reindeer)

Ch 4. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch of original ch-4. Sl st in remaining 2 chs of original ch-4. FO, leaving a short tail.

Nose (Red):

Start with a MR, ch 1, 4 sc in MR, sl st to first sc. (4 sc) FO, leaving a short tail.

Assembly (Reindeer):

Sew the antlers onto the top back of the brown face circle.
Sew the red nose onto the bottom center of the face.
Embroider small black eyes above the nose with black yarn.

Snowman Applique (Make 2)

Body (White):

Rnd 1: Start with a MR, ch 1, 6 sc in MR, sl st to first sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc inc in each st around, sl st. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc in next st, sc inc) rep 6 times, sl st. (18 sc)
Rnd 4-6: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st. (18 sc)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, (sc in next st, sc dec) rep 6 times, sl st. (12 sc)
If desired, lightly stuff with poly-fil now.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc dec around, sl st. (6 sc) FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Cinch closed.

Hat (Black):

Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 chs. (4 sc)
Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (4 sc)
Ch 1, turn, sc dec twice. (2 sc) FO, leaving a short tail.

Details (Orange & Black):

With Orange yarn, embroider a small carrot nose onto the upper part of the snowman’s body.
With Black yarn, embroider small eyes and a mouth. Embroider small ‘buttons’ down the front.

Assembly (Snowman):

Sew the black top hat onto the top of the snowman’s head.

Final Assembly

Using the long tails, securely sew the two Reindeer appliques onto the front bodice of the dress.
Securely sew the two Snowman appliques onto the front skirt of the dress, spaced evenly.
Thread the red satin ribbon through the hdc stitches just above the first red stripe of the skirt, tying it into a bow at the front.
Weave in all remaining ends.