Crochet Baby Santa Dress Pattern: Adorable Christmas Outfit for Your Little One!

Get ready to spread some serious holiday cheer with this absolutely adorable Crochet Baby Santa Dress Pattern! Perfect for festive photoshoots, Christmas gatherings, or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this charming outfit will turn your little one into the star of the season. Featuring a rich red dress with fluffy white trim and a matching Santa hat, it’s a project filled with love and holiday spirit.

Craft the Perfect Holiday Memory with a Handmade Touch

There’s nothing quite like a handmade outfit to make a special occasion even more memorable. This Baby Santa Dress isn’t just clothing; it’s a cherished keepsake, a prop for unforgettable first Christmas photos, and a cozy garment crafted with care. Imagine the smiles and joy this festive ensemble will bring, creating precious memories that will last a lifetime.

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Crochet Pattern: Crochet Baby Santa Dress Pattern: Adorable Christmas Outfit for Your Little One!

Materials

DK Weight Yarn in Deep Red (main color)
Fluffy Chenille or Eyelash Yarn in White (for trim, collar, hat brim, pom-pom)
DK Weight Yarn in Green (for belt, holly leaves)
Small amount of DK Weight Yarn in Red (for holly berries)
Crochet Hook size 4.0mm (G/6)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
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 stitch)
dec: decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
fo: fasten off
st(s): stitch(es)
rnd(s): round(s)
row(s): row(s)
rep: repeat

Instructions

Gauge: 16 hdc and 12 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) with 4.0mm hook, or adjust to achieve desired fabric density. This pattern is written for a 0-3 month size, but can be adjusted by adding/subtracting stitches and rows for different sizes.

Santa Hat

Starting (Red Yarn): Ch 3, sl st to first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), 9 hdc into ring. Sl st to top of first hdc. (10 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, inc in each st around. Sl st. (20 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *hdc in next st, inc in next st*, rep from * around. Sl st. (30 hdc)
Rnds 4-10: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Sl st. (30 hdc)
Shaping (Optional, for pointed top): Dec periodically in subsequent rounds until you have a few stitches left, then sl st to close and fo. Or continue hdc straight for a rounded top.
Brim (White Fluffy Yarn): Attach white yarn to the bottom edge of the hat.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to first sc. Fo.
Pom-Pom: Make a white fluffy yarn pom-pom (approx. 2 inches diameter) and securely sew it to the tip of the hat.

Baby Santa Dress

Yoke (Red Yarn)

Worked top-down. Adjust starting chain for neckline size.

Starting: Ch 52 (or appropriate for baby’s neck circumference), sl st to first ch to form a large ring. Make sure not to twist the chain.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in each ch around. Sl st to top of first hdc. (52 hdc)
Rnd 2 (Increase for Yoke): Ch 2, *hdc in next 5 sts, inc in next st*, rep from * around. Sl st. (approx. 60 hdc)
Rnds 3-6 (or until yoke fits across chest/shoulders): Continue working hdc in each stitch, increasing evenly in each round (e.g., 8-10 stitches per round) to create a flat yoke that widens. You should have roughly 80-100 hdc stitches after shaping the yoke for armholes.

Separate for Sleeves and Body

Rnd 1 (Dividing): Ch 2, hdc in (e.g., 15 sts for front), ch 4 (for armhole), skip (e.g., 15 sts for sleeve), hdc in (e.g., 30 sts for back), ch 4, skip (e.g., 15 sts for sleeve), hdc in remaining (e.g., 15 sts for front). Sl st to join. (Total body sts + 8 ch sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc and each ch around. Sl st.

Body (Red Yarn)

Rnds 1-4 (Waist shaping): Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Sl st. (Maintain stitch count for the waist.)

Sleeves (Red Yarn)

Attach red yarn to one armhole.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, hdc evenly around the armhole opening (approx. 20-24 hdc). Sl st.
Rnds 2-5: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Sl st.
Cuff (White Fluffy Yarn): Attach white yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st.
Rnd 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st. Fo.
Repeat for the second sleeve.

Skirt Ruffles (Red Yarn, then White Fluffy Yarn)

Ruffle 1 (Upper Skirt): Attach red yarn to the last row of the body.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, *hdc in next st, inc in next st*, rep from * around. Sl st. (This creates the initial flare.)
Rnds 2-5: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Sl st.
White Trim for Ruffle 1: Attach white fluffy yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st. Fo.
Ruffle 2 (Lower Skirt): Attach red yarn to the bottom edge of Ruffle 1 (or a few rows above the white trim).
Rnd 1: Ch 2, *inc in next st, hdc in next st*, rep from * around. Sl st. (Significant increases to create the ruffle effect.)
Rnds 2-6: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Sl st.
White Trim for Ruffle 2: Attach white fluffy yarn. Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st. Fo.
(Add more ruffles as desired, repeating the Ruffle 2 steps and adjusting the length and increases.)

Collar (White Fluffy Yarn)

Worked in rows and attached to the neckline.

Row 1: Ch 25 (or length that spans half the neckline), sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. (24 sc)
Rows 2-4: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Sc in each st across. Fo.
Make a second identical piece.
Sew both collar pieces to the neckline of the dress, overlapping slightly at the back if needed.

Belt and Holly Applique

Belt (Green Yarn)

Ch a long chain (approx. 30-40 inches) to tie around the waist. Sl st back down the chain to create a sturdier belt. Fo.

Holly Leaves (Green Yarn, Make 2)

Ch 6. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sl st in last ch. Fo, leaving a tail for sewing.

Holly Berries (Red Yarn, Make 3)

Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to first sc. Fo, leaving a tail.

Assembly

Sew the holly leaves and berries onto the center of the green belt.
Weave in all remaining ends securely.