Get ready to spread holiday cheer with this adorable crocheted Baby Christmas Dress and Hat Set! Perfect for festive photoshoots, holiday gatherings, or as a heartwarming handmade gift, this pattern will guide you through creating a charming red dress adorned with holly, a matching Santa hat, and sweet little booties. Your little one will be the star of every Christmas celebration in this cozy and cute ensemble.
Create Cherished Holiday Memories
There’s nothing quite like a handmade gift to celebrate a baby’s first Christmas. This crochet set isn’t just clothing; it’s a future heirloom, a prop for precious family photos, and a symbol of love stitched into every loop. Imagine the joy and warmth your little one will bring, dressed in this festive outfit, creating unforgettable memories for years to come.
Crochet Pattern: Festive Crochet Baby Christmas Dress & Hat Set Pattern
Materials
- DK (light worsted) weight yarn in Red (approx 200g)
- DK (light worsted) weight yarn in White (approx 50g)
- DK (light worsted) weight yarn in Green (small amount for holly)
- Small amount of Red embroidery floss or fine yarn for berries (or small red beads)
- Crochet hook (e.g., 3.5mm / E hook, or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Small buttons (2-3 for dress back opening)
- 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 (work 2 stitches in the same stitch)
- DEC: Decrease (work 2 stitches together)
- FO: Finish Off
- ST(S): Stitch(es)
- RND(S): Round(s)
- REP: Repeat
- YO: Yarn Over
- BLO: Back Loop Only
Instructions
Gauge: 20 HDC and 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) with 3.5mm hook, or hook size needed to obtain gauge.
Note: This pattern is for approximately 0-3 months. Adjust hook size or add/remove rounds/stitches for different sizes.
The Dress (Red Yarn)
Yoke
With Red yarn, CH 50.
- Rnd 1: Join with SL ST to form a ring (be careful not to twist). CH 2 (counts as 1st HDC), HDC in each ST around. Join with SL ST to top of CH 2. (50 HDC)
- Rnd 2: CH 2, *HDC in next 4 ST, INC in next ST*. REP from * around. Join. (60 HDC)
- Rnd 3: CH 2, *HDC in next 5 ST, INC in next ST*. REP from * around. Join. (70 HDC)
- Rnd 4: CH 2, *HDC in next 6 ST, INC in next ST*. REP from * around. Join. (80 HDC)
- Rnd 5: CH 2, *HDC in next 7 ST, INC in next ST*. REP from * around. Join. (90 HDC)
- Rnd 6 (Divide for Sleeves): CH 2, HDC in next 12 ST (front), CH 3 (armhole), SKIP 20 ST (sleeve), HDC in next 25 ST (back), CH 3 (armhole), SKIP 20 ST (sleeve), HDC in next 12 ST. Join with SL ST. (52 HDC + 6 CH = 58 STs for body)
Body of Dress
- Rnd 7-10: CH 2, HDC in each ST around. Join. (58 HDC)
- Rnd 11 (Start Skirt): CH 3 (counts as 1st DC), INC in each ST around. Join. (116 DC)
- Rnd 12-14: CH 3, DC in each ST around. Join. (116 DC)
- Rnd 15: CH 3, *DC in next ST, INC in next ST*. REP from * around. Join. (174 DC)
- Rnd 16-20: CH 3, DC in each ST around. Join. (174 DC)
- FO.
Sleeves (Make 2)
Attach Red yarn to an armhole.
- Rnd 1: CH 2, HDC around the armhole opening (approx 20 HDC from skipped stitches + 3 HDC in CH space). Join. (23 HDC)
- Rnd 2-3: CH 2, HDC in each ST around. Join. (23 HDC)
- FO.
Collar (White Yarn)
Attach White yarn to the back of the neckline.
- Row 1: CH 1, SC in each ST around the neckline (approx 50 STs). CH 1, turn.
- Row 2: SC in each ST across. CH 1, turn.
- Row 3: *SC in next ST, INC in next ST*. REP from * across. CH 1, turn.
- Row 4-5: SC in each ST across. CH 1, turn.
- FO, leaving a long tail to sew ends together at the back or sew to dress.
Hem Trim (White Yarn)
Attach White yarn to any stitch on the hem of the dress.
- Rnd 1: CH 1, SC in each ST around. Join with SL ST.
- Rnd 2: CH 1, SC in each ST around. Join with SL ST.
- FO.
Cuff Trim (White Yarn, make 2)
Attach White yarn to the end of each sleeve.
- Rnd 1: CH 1, SC in each ST around. Join with SL ST.
- Rnd 2: CH 1, SC in each ST around. Join with SL ST.
- FO.
Holly & Berries
Using Green yarn and a yarn needle, embroider small holly leaf shapes onto the dress front as seen in the image. Using Red embroidery floss or fine red yarn, create French knots or small stitches for the berries next to the holly leaves.
Santa Hat (Red Yarn)
- Rnd 1: Start with a Magic Ring, CH 1, 6 SC in ring. (6 SC)
- Rnd 2: INC in each SC around. (12 SC)
- Rnd 3: *SC in next SC, INC in next SC*. REP from * around. (18 SC)
- Rnd 4: SC in each SC around. (18 SC)
- Rnd 5: *SC in next 2 SC, INC in next SC*. REP from * around. (24 SC)
- Rnd 6: SC in each SC around. (24 SC)
- Rnd 7: *SC in next 3 SC, INC in next SC*. REP from * around. (30 SC)
- Rnd 8: SC in each SC around. (30 SC)
- Rnd 9: *SC in next 4 SC, INC in next SC*. REP from * around. (36 SC)
- Rnd 10-12: SC in each SC around. (36 SC)
- Rnd 13: *SC in next 5 SC, INC in next SC*. REP from * around. (42 SC)
- Rnd 14-16: SC in each SC around. (42 SC)
- Rnd 17: *SC in next 6 SC, INC in next SC*. REP from * around. (48 SC)
- Rnd 18-20: SC in each SC around. (48 SC)
- Rnd 21: *SC in next 7 SC, INC in next SC*. REP from * around. (54 SC)
- Rnd 22-25: SC in each SC around. (54 SC)
- FO.
Hat Trim (White Yarn)
Attach White yarn to the brim of the hat.
- Rnd 1: CH 1, SC in each ST around. Join with SL ST. (54 SC)
- Rnd 2-3: CH 1, SC in each ST around. Join with SL ST. (54 SC)
- Create a white pom-pom and securely attach it to the top of the hat.
Booties (Red Yarn, make 2)
Sole
- CH 10.
- Rnd 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook, SC in next 7 CH, 3 SC in last CH. Working on other side of CH, SC in next 7 CH, 2 SC in last CH. Join with SL ST. (20 SC)
- Rnd 2: CH 1, INC in first ST, SC in next 7 ST, INC in next 3 ST, SC in next 7 ST, INC in last 2 ST. Join with SL ST. (26 SC)
- Rnd 3: CH 1, SC in first ST, INC in next ST, SC in next 7 ST, INC in next ST, SC in next ST, INC in next ST, SC in next ST, INC in next ST, SC in next 7 ST, INC in next ST, SC in next ST, INC in next ST. Join with SL ST. (32 SC)
Sides
- Rnd 4: CH 1, SC in BLO in each ST around. Join with SL ST. (32 SC)
- Rnd 5-6: CH 1, SC in each ST around. Join with SL ST. (32 SC)
Toe Shaping
- Rnd 7: CH 1, SC in next 9 ST, (SC DEC) x 7 times, SC in next 9 ST. Join with SL ST. (25 SC)
- Rnd 8: CH 1, SC in next 8 ST, (SC DEC) x 4 times, SC in next 9 ST. Join with SL ST. (21 SC)
Ankle Cuff
- Rnd 9-10: CH 1, SC in each ST around. Join with SL ST. (21 SC)
- FO.
Bootie Trim (White Yarn)
Attach White yarn to the top of each bootie cuff.
- Rnd 1: CH 1, SC in each ST around. Join with SL ST.
- Rnd 2: CH 1, SC in each ST around. Join with SL ST.
- FO.
Finishing: Weave in all loose ends. Sew buttons onto the back opening of the dress, if desired.