Adorable Crochet Christmas Baby Dress Pattern: A Festive Holiday Outfit

Get ready to spread holiday cheer with this adorable Crochet Christmas Baby Dress pattern! Handcraft a beautiful and festive outfit perfect for your little one’s first holiday season. This delightful dress features classic Christmas colors, a charming granny stripe skirt, and sweet festive embellishments that will make your baby the star of any celebration. It’s a cherished keepsake in the making!

Craft a Magical Christmas Memory with this Handmade Dress

There’s nothing quite as special as a handmade gift, especially for a baby’s first Christmas. This crochet dress allows you to create a unique and heartfelt garment, imbued with love and warmth. Imagine the precious photos and lasting memories this special outfit will help create. Plus, customizing the embellishments lets you add your own personal touch, making it truly one-of-a-kind!

Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Christmas Baby Dress Pattern: A Festive Holiday Outfit

Materials

DK weight yarn in Red (approx. 150g)
DK weight yarn in White (approx. 100g)
DK weight yarn in Green (approx. 50g)
3.5mm (E/4) crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembly
Stitch markers
3 small buttons (approx. 1cm diameter)
Small amount of stuffing for Santa (optional)
Black and pink embroidery floss for Santa’s features (optional)

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
sk – skip
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
rep – repeat
fo – fasten off
sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together

Instructions

This pattern is written for a 0-6 month size. Adjust hook size or yarn weight for different sizes.

Yoke (Top of Dress – worked flat)

With Red yarn, ch 60.
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (59 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: Hdc in first st, (2hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts) rep to last 2 sts, 2hdc in next st, hdc in last st. (78 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3: Hdc in first st, (2hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts) rep to last 2 sts, 2hdc in next st, hdc in last st. (97 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 4: Hdc in first st, (2hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts) rep to last 2 sts, 2hdc in next st, hdc in last st. (116 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5 (Buttonhole row): Sc in first 3 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts (first buttonhole), sc in next 20 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts (second buttonhole), sc in next 20 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts (third buttonhole), sc in remaining sts. Ch 2, turn.
Row 6: Hdc in each st and ch-2 sp across. (116 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Change to Green yarn.
Row 7: Sc in each st across. (116 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Separate for Bodice and Sleeves

Row 8: Hdc in first 16 sts (front), ch 2, sk 26 sts (sleeve), hdc in next 32 sts (back), ch 2, sk 26 sts (sleeve), hdc in last 16 sts (front). Join with sl st to first hdc of row. (64 hdc + 4 ch) From this point, work in rounds.
Round 9: Hdc in each hdc and ch-2 sp around. (68 hdc) Join with sl st. Ch 2.
Change to Red yarn.
Round 10-15: Hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. Ch 2. (68 hdc)
Change to Green yarn.
Round 16: Sc in each st around. Join with sl st. FO.

Sleeve Ruffles (Make 2)

Join Red yarn to any skipped st underarm.
Round 1: Sc around the 26 skipped sts and 2 chs (28 sc total). Join with sl st. Ch 1.
Change to White yarn.
Round 2: *Sc in first st, (dc, tr, dc) in next st, sk 1 st* rep around. Join with sl st. Ch 1. (approx. 7 shell sets)
Change to Green yarn.
Round 3: *Sc in dc, 3hdc in tr, sc in dc* rep around each shell. Join with sl st. FO.

Skirt (worked in rounds)

Join Green yarn to the last sc row of the bodice (Round 16).
Round 1 (Green): Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2dc in same st, sk 2 sts, *3dc in next st, sk 2 sts* rep around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (Approx. 23 x 3dc groups)
Round 2 (Green): Ch 3, 2dc in sp before ch 3, *3dc in next sp* rep around. Join with sl st.
Change to Red yarn.
Round 3 (Red): Ch 3, 2dc in sp before ch 3, *3dc in next sp* rep around. Join with sl st.
Round 4 (Red): Ch 3, 2dc in sp before ch 3, *3dc in next sp* rep around. Join with sl st.
Change to White yarn.
Round 5 (White): Ch 3, 2dc in sp before ch 3, *3dc in next sp* rep around. Join with sl st.
Round 6 (White): Ch 3, 2dc in sp before ch 3, *3dc in next sp* rep around. Join with sl st.
Rep Rounds 3-8 (Red, White, Green stripes) two more times, or until desired length.
Final Edging (Green): Sc in each dc and in each sp around the entire bottom edge. Join with sl st. FO.

Embellishments (Make as desired)

Santa Face Appliqué (Make 1-2):

Head (White): Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to join. (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st around. (12)
Stuff lightly.
Change to Red yarn (for hat).
Round 3: Sc in each st. (12)
Round 4: *Sc in next st, sc2tog* rep around. (8)
Round 5: Sc2tog around. (4) FO. Use yarn needle to close hole.
Beard (White): Cut several strands of white yarn (approx. 2-3 inches), attach to bottom of head by looping through stitches and knotting, then trim to beard shape.
Nose: Embroider small pink French knot.
Eyes: Embroider small black French knots.
Attach to a green stripe on the skirt using yarn needle.

Crochet Candy Canes (Make 2-4):

With Red yarn, ch 15. FO.
With White yarn, ch 15. FO.
Twist the red and white chains together tightly.
Bend into a candy cane shape. Secure ends with a small stitch or dab of glue.
Attach to the red bodice using yarn needle.

Snowflake Appliqués (Make 2-4 – optional):

Using white yarn or embroidery floss, embroider small star/snowflake shapes onto the red bodice, as seen in the image.

Finishing

Weave in all loose ends securely.
Sew the 3 small buttons onto the back opening of the yoke to correspond with the buttonholes.
Carefully attach the Santa, candy canes, and snowflakes (if using) to the dress using a yarn needle, referencing the image for placement.

Adorable Crochet Christmas Baby Dress Pattern: A Festive Holiday Outfit

Craft a Magical Christmas Memory with this Handmade Dress

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