Get ready for the most wonderful time of the year with this charming Crochet Christmas Baby Dress and matching Santa Hat pattern! Perfect for festive photoshoots, holiday parties, or as a heartwarming gift, this outfit will make any little one look absolutely adorable. Crafted with soft yarn in classic red, green, and white, it captures the spirit of the season beautifully. Create a treasured handmade piece that will be cherished for years to come.
Handmade Holiday Magic for Your Little One
There’s nothing quite like dressing your baby in a unique, handmade creation, especially during the holidays. This delightful crochet outfit offers a personalized touch that store-bought items simply can’t match. Imagine the joy of seeing your little star shining bright in a cozy, lovingly crafted dress and hat. It’s not just an outfit; it’s a memory in the making, a testament to your craft, and a special way to celebrate the season.
Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Christmas Baby Dress & Santa Hat Pattern
Materials
- Worsted Weight Yarn (Red)
- Worsted Weight Yarn (Green)
- Worsted Weight Yarn (White)
- Crochet Hook 4.5mm (G/7)
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers
- 2-3 small buttons (for dress back closure)
- Pom-pom maker (optional, for hat)
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- inc – increase (2 stitches in one)
- dc2tog – double crochet 2 together (decrease)
- BLO – back loop only
- FO – fasten off
Instructions
Gauge: 16 dc and 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.
Notes: Pattern is for a 0-6 month size. Instructions are for working in rounds unless otherwise specified. Ch 2 at beginning of round counts as 1 dc. Join with sl st to first st of round.
The Santa Hat
Start with Red yarn.
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 2, 10 dc into ring. Join. (10 dc)
- Round 2: Ch 2, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (20 dc)
- Round 3: Ch 2, dc in same st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* around. Join. (30 dc)
- Round 4: Ch 2, dc in same st, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st* around. Join. (40 dc)
- Rounds 5-8: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (40 dc)
- Round 9: Ch 2, dc in same st, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st* around. Join. (50 dc)
- Rounds 10-14: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (50 dc)
- Round 15: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts, *dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts* around. Join. (40 dc)
- Rounds 16-18: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (40 dc)
- Round 19: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts, *dc2tog, dc in next 2 sts* around. Join. (30 dc)
- Rounds 20-22: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (30 dc)
- Round 23: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in next st, *dc2tog, dc in next st* around. Join. (20 dc)
- Rounds 24-26: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (20 dc)
- Round 27: Ch 2, dc2tog around. Join. (10 dc)
- Rounds 28-29: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (10 dc). FO.
Brim (White Yarn):
- Join White yarn to the starting edge of the hat (Round 1 of Red).
- Round 1: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around. Join. (50 sc)
- Rounds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (50 sc). FO, weave in ends.
Pom-pom: Make a medium white pom-pom and securely attach it to the top tip of the hat.
The Baby Dress
Yoke (Red Yarn):
- Row 1: Ch 56. (This creates the back opening where buttons will go).
- Row 2 (RS): Dc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as 1st dc), dc in next 6 ch, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch (corner 1), dc in next 10 ch (shoulder 1), (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch (corner 2), dc in next 16 ch (front), (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch (corner 3), dc in next 10 ch (shoulder 2), (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch (corner 4), dc in next 7 ch. Ch 2, turn. (60 dc total, 4 ch-2 spaces)
- Row 3 (WS): Dc in first 7 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next 12 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next 18 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in next 12 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in last 8 dc. Ch 2, turn. (68 dc)
- Rows 4-7: Continue in pattern, working dc in each dc and (dc, ch 2, dc) in each ch-2 sp. Each row will increase by 8 dc. (After Row 7: 100 dc).
Separate for Sleeves and Body:
- Next Row (Body): Ch 2, dc in first 14 dc (back opening), dc in (dc, ch 2, dc) of corner, skip next 20 dc (sleeve), dc in (dc, ch 2, dc) of corner, dc in next 28 dc (front), dc in (dc, ch 2, dc) of corner, skip next 20 dc (sleeve), dc in (dc, ch 2, dc) of corner, dc in last 14 dc (back opening). Ch 2, turn. (64 dc)
- Next Row: Dc in each st across. Do not turn, join with sl st to first dc to begin working in the round for the bodice. (64 dc)
Bodice (Red Yarn):
- Rounds 1-4: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (64 dc)
- Back Opening: On the back opening flap, work 3 sc along one edge, making 2 button loops (ch 2, skip 1 st) evenly spaced. Sew buttons onto the opposite flap.
Skirt (Attach Green Yarn):
- Round 1 (Green): Join Green yarn in BLO of current round (to create a ridge). Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st* around. Join. (Approx. 96 dc – significantly increased for flare)
- Round 2 (Green): Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (96 dc)
- Round 3 (Green/White Pattern): Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts with Green, dc in next st with White* repeat around, carrying unused yarn. Join.
- Round 4 (Green): Ch 2, dc in each st around with Green. Join.
- Round 5 (Green/White Pattern): Ch 2, *dc in next st with White, dc in next 2 sts with Green* repeat around, carrying unused yarn. Join.
- Round 6 (Green): Ch 2, dc in each st around with Green. Join.
- Rounds 7-10: Repeat Rounds 3-6. (You should have 2 patterned sections within the green band).
Red Stripe (Red Yarn):
- Round 11 (Red): Join Red yarn. Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join.
- Round 12 (Red): Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join.
White Pattern Band (White Yarn):
- Round 13 (White): Join White yarn. Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join.
- Round 14 (White/Red Pattern): Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts with White, dc in next st with Red* repeat around, carrying unused yarn. Join.
- Round 15 (White): Ch 2, dc in each st around with White. Join.
- Round 16 (White/Red Pattern): Ch 2, *dc in next st with Red, dc in next 2 sts with White* repeat around, carrying unused yarn. Join.
- Round 17 (White): Ch 2, dc in each st around with White. Join.
- Rounds 18-21: Repeat Rounds 14-17.
Repeat Skirt Pattern:
- Repeat Green Pattern Band (Rounds 3-10).
- Repeat Red Stripe (Rounds 11-12).
- Repeat White Pattern Band (Rounds 13-21).
Bottom Border (White Yarn):
- Final 2 Rounds: Join White yarn. Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. FO, weave in ends.
Sleeves (Red Yarn):
- Join Red yarn to the center bottom of an armhole.
- Round 1: Ch 2, evenly dc 20 sts around armhole opening. Join. (20 dc)
- Round 2: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (20 dc)
- Round 3: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in next 18 sts. Join. (19 dc)
- Round 4: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (19 dc)
Sleeve Trim (White Yarn):
- Join White yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. FO, weave in ends.
- Repeat for the second sleeve.
Collar (White Yarn – make 2 pieces):
- Row 1: Ch 26. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (25 sc)
- Row 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 23 sts, 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (27 sc)
- Row 3: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (27 sc)
- Row 4: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 25 sts, 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (29 sc)
- Row 5: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (29 sc)
- Edging: Sc evenly around the curved edges of the collar piece. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Pin the two collar pieces to the neckline of the dress, overlapping slightly at the back opening.
- Securely sew the collar pieces to the dress neckline with the long tails. Weave in all remaining ends.