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Create a truly special handmade gift with our delightful Red & White Crochet Baby Dress pattern. This charming ensemble, complete with a matching hat, is perfect for festive occasions, holiday photos, or as a thoughtful baby shower present. Designed for comfort and cuteness, it will surely become a treasured heirloom.
Crafting Heirloom Memories: The Joy of Handmade Babywear
There’s nothing quite like the warmth and personal touch of a handmade item, especially for a precious little one. This crochet baby dress isn’t just clothing; it’s a labor of love, a keepsake that carries your care and creativity. Imagine the smiles and cherished memories this festive outfit will inspire for years to come.
Crochet Pattern: Charming Red & White Crochet Baby Dress Pattern: Perfect for Holidays & Photo Shoots
Materials
- DK Weight Yarn in Red (approx. 200g)
- DK Weight Yarn in White (approx. 100g)
- 3.5mm (E) Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sk: skip
- FO: Fasten Off
- inc: increase (2 sts in same st)
- rep: repeat
- yo: yarn over
Instructions
This pattern is designed for a 3-6 month old baby. Adjust hook size for different yarn weights or desired sizing.
Yoke (in Red)
- Rnd 1: With Red yarn, ch 60. Join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist. Ch 2 (does not count as st). Hdc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (60 hdc)
- Rnd 2: Ch 2. *Hdc in next 9 sts, inc (2 hdc in next st)* 6 times. Join. (66 hdc)
- Rnd 3: Ch 2. *Hdc in next 10 sts, inc (2 hdc in next st)* 6 times. Join. (72 hdc)
- Rnd 4: Ch 2. *Hdc in next 11 sts, inc (2 hdc in next st)* 6 times. Join. (78 hdc)
- Rnd 5: Ch 2. *Hdc in next 12 sts, inc (2 hdc in next st)* 6 times. Join. (84 hdc)
Yoke Colorwork Band
- Rnd 6 (White): Join White yarn. Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in same st. *Sk 2 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st*. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (28 V-sts)
- Rnd 7 (Red): Join Red yarn. Ch 2 (does not count as st). Hdc in each dc and ch-1 space around. Join. (84 hdc)
Continue Yoke (in Red)
- Rnd 8: Ch 2. *Hdc in next 13 sts, inc (2 hdc in next st)* 6 times. Join. (90 hdc)
- Rnd 9: Ch 2. Hdc in each st around. Join. (90 hdc)
- Rnd 10: Ch 2. *Hdc in next 14 sts, inc (2 hdc in next st)* 6 times. Join. (96 hdc)
- Rnd 11: Ch 2. Hdc in each st around. Join. (96 hdc)
Separate for Sleeves and Body
- Rnd 12 (Divide): Ch 2. Hdc in next 14 sts (Front). Ch 4 (for armhole). Sk 20 sts (Sleeve). Hdc in next 28 sts (Back). Ch 4 (for armhole). Sk 20 sts (Sleeve). Hdc in last 14 sts (Front). Join to first hdc. (60 hdc + 8 ch = 68 sts for body)
- Rnd 13: Ch 2. Hdc in each hdc and each ch around. Join. (68 hdc)
Dress Skirt
The skirt uses a repeating V-stitch pattern to create the distinctive red and white design.
Base Skirt (in Red)
- Rnd 14: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (68 dc)
- Rnd 15: Ch 3. *Dc in next 9 sts, inc (2 dc in next st)* 6 times. Join. (74 dc)
Skirt Pattern (Red & White)
- Rnd 16 (White): Join White yarn. Ch 3 (counts as dc). Sk 1 st. Dc in next st. *Ch 1, sk 2 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, sk 2 sts*. Rep from * until 3 sts rem. Ch 1, sk 2 sts, dc in last st. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (Approx. 24 V-sts, counts will vary slightly depending on exact starting stitch)
- Rnd 17 (Red): Join Red yarn. Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in each dc and each ch-1 space around. (80 dc – approx count for increases)
- Rnd 18 (White): Ch 3. Dc in same st. *Sk 2 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space from 2 rows below (this staggers the V-sts), sk 2 sts*. Rep from * around, adjusting skips as needed to keep pattern even. Join.
- Rnd 19 (Red): Ch 3. Dc in each dc and each ch-1 space around. (Increase stitch count by ~6-8 stitches evenly distributed in this row for flare).
- Rnd 20 (White): Ch 3. Dc in same st. *Sk 2 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space from 2 rows below, sk 2 sts*. Rep from * around, adjusting skips as needed. Join.
- Rnd 21 (Red): Ch 3. Dc in each dc and each ch-1 space around. (Increase stitch count by ~6-8 stitches evenly distributed in this row for flare).
- Rnds 22-30: Rep Rnds 18-21, alternating colors and increasing stitches in Red rows every other Red row, until desired length is reached. End with a Red dc row.
- Last Rnd (Red): Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join and FO.
Sleeves (make 2, in Red)
- Rnd 1: Join Red yarn to center of armpit chain. Ch 2. Hdc evenly around armhole (approx. 24 hdc, including the ch-4 sts from the division). Join.
- Rnd 2-3: Ch 2. Hdc in each st around. Join.
- Rnd 4: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join and FO.
Baby Hat
The hat uses the same V-stitch pattern as the skirt.
- Rnd 1 (Red): Make a magic ring. Ch 2 (does not count as st). 10 hdc in ring. Join with sl st to first hdc. (10 hdc)
- Rnd 2: Ch 2. Inc in each st around. Join. (20 hdc)
- Rnd 3: Ch 2. *Hdc in next st, inc* 10 times. Join. (30 hdc)
- Rnd 4: Ch 2. *Hdc in next 2 sts, inc* 10 times. Join. (40 hdc)
- Rnd 5: Ch 2. *Hdc in next 3 sts, inc* 10 times. Join. (50 hdc)
- Rnd 6: Ch 2. *Hdc in next 4 sts, inc* 10 times. Join. (60 hdc)
- Rnd 7: Ch 2. Hdc in each st around. Join. (60 hdc)
Hat Pattern (Red & White)
- Rnd 8 (White): Join White yarn. Ch 3 (counts as dc). Sk 1 st. Dc in next st. *Ch 1, sk 2 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, sk 2 sts*. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (Approx. 20 V-sts)
- Rnd 9 (Red): Join Red yarn. Ch 3. Dc in each dc and each ch-1 space around. Join. (60 dc)
- Rnd 10 (White): Ch 3. Dc in same st. *Sk 2 sts, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 space from 2 rows below, sk 2 sts*. Rep from * around, adjusting skips as needed. Join.
- Rnd 11 (Red): Ch 3. Dc in each dc and each ch-1 space around. Join.
- Rnds 12-19: Rep Rnds 10-11. (Approx. 4 more red/white pattern repeats). End with a Red dc row.
Hat Brim (in White)
- Rnd 20 (White): Join White yarn. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join.
- Rnd 21: Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Join. FO.
Finishing
- Weave in all loose ends with your yarn needle.
- Block the dress and hat gently if desired to set the stitches and shape.