Iris Crochet Baby Dress

Iris crochet baby dress

This lovely crochet baby dress is the most adorable piece of clothing for a little baby girl. Crochet dresses can be made in more or less advanced and beautiful crochet stitches and patterns. I have chosen to keep this pattern in relatively simple stitches, which gives an adorable and feminine lace pattern, that is really easy to make, even for beginners.

This dress pattern has a very practical lose and draped fit, and can therefore be used for a very long time. First it can be used as a long dress, and later as a tunic, as the child grows.

You can find the free patterns below in size 3-6 months. If you want to make the Dress in other sizes, you can buy the ad-free PDF pattern in sizes 3-18 months right here: IRIS CROCHET BABY DRESS

Materials 

• 150 g of Drops Safran
• 3-3,5 mm crochet hook
• 2 Buttons 15 mm.
• Scissors
• Darning needle 

Gauge 

• 21 stitches and 10,5 rows = 10 x 10 cm. (Iris Stitch) 

Abbreviations

• ST – Stitch
• CH – Chain
• SL ST – Slip Stitch
• SC – Single Crochet
• DC – Double Crochet
• GR – Groups (collection of stitches which are crocheted into the same stitch or ch-space)

Patterns Notes

• Size: 3-6 months 
• Measurements: Chest circumference: 54 cm. Full length: 36.5 cm.
• Skill Level: Intermediate

Instructions

The bodice

CH 62

Row 1. SC in second CH from the hook and next 60 CH (61 SC). Turn your work.

Row 2. CH 2 (CH 2 count as a DC). DC in first ST. *Skip 2 ST. (2 DC. 1 CH. 2 DC in next ST)*. Repeat from *-* across the row until you have 3 ST left. Skip 2 ST. 2 DC in last ST (19 GR + 4 DC = 80 DC). Turn your work.

Row 3. CH 2 (CH 2 count as a DC). DC in first ST. Skip 3 ST. (You will now work into the CH-spaces from the previous row). *5 DC in next CH-space. Skip 4 ST*. Repeat from *-* across the row until you have 4 ST left. Skip 3 ST. 2 DC in last ST (19 GR + 4 DC = 99 DC). CH 1 and turn.

Row 4. *DC in next 4 ST. 2 DC in next ST.* Repeat from *-* across the row until you have 4 ST left. DC in last 4 ST (118 DC). CH 1 and turn.

Row 5. *DC in next 5 ST. 2 DC in next ST.* Repeat from *-* across the row until you have 4 ST left. DC in last 4 ST. Make 1 more DC in the last ST (138 DC). CH 1 and turn.

Row 6. *DC in next 6 ST. 2 DC in next ST.* Repeat from *-* across the row until you have 5 ST left. DC in last 5 ST. Make 1 more DC in the last ST (158 DC). CH 1 and turn.

RK 7. *DC in next 7 ST. 2 DC in next ST.* Repeat from *-* across the row until you have 6 ST left. DC in last 6 ST. Make 1 more DC in the last ST (178 DC). CH 1 and turn.

You have now finished the increasing rows in the yoke of your dress.

You will now shape the bodice of the dress and the armholes.

Row 8. DC in first 26 ST (Back piece). CH 4. Skip next 36 ST (Armhole). DC in next 54 ST (Front piece). CH 4. Skip next 36 ST (Armhole). DC in the last 26 ST (Back piece) (114 ST). Turn your work.

The skirt

Row 9. CH 2 (these count as a DC). DC in first ST. *Skip 2 ST. (2 DC. 1 CH. 2 DC in next ST).* Repeat from *-* across the row until you have 2 ST left. Skip next ST. 2 DC in last ST (37 GR + 4 DC = 152 DC).

You will now gather your work with a SL ST into the first ST, so you will continue to work in rounds.

Round 10. CH 2 (these count as a DC). DC in first ST. (You will now work into the CH-spaces of the previous row). Skip 3 ST. *(2 DC. 1 CH. 2 DC in next CH-space). Skip 4 ST*. Repeat from *-* around until you have 4 ST left. Skip 3 ST. 2 DC in last ST. CH 1. SL ST in first ST (38 GR = 152 DC).

Round 11. CH 3. DC in last CH-space of previous round. *Skip 4 ST. (2 DC. 1 CH. 2 DC in next CH-space).* Repeat from *-* around. 2 DC in last CH-space. CH 1. SL ST in first ST (38 GR = 152 DC).

Round 12-33. Repeat round 11 (38 GR = 152 DC).

Round 34. CH 3. 2 DC in CH-space of the previous round. *Skip 4 ST. (5 DC in next CH-space). Skip 4 ST.* Repeat from *-* around. 3 DC in last CH-space. SL ST in first ST. Fasten off your yarn. (38 GR = 190 DC).

Edges and Buttonholes

You will now crochet a neat border in the neckline and the opening at the back. At the same time, you will make the buttonholes.

• Attach your yarn at the bottom of the opening in the back.
• Make 7 SC at the edge of the opening on the left side.
• CH 4. Skip next ST (This will create the first buttonhole).
• Make 5 more SC at the edge. CH 4 skip next ST.
• SC at the top of the neckline.
• SL ST in every ST all the way around the neckline.
• SC at the edge of the back opening on the right side.
• SL ST in first ST of round.
• Fasten off and weave in your ends.
• Sew your buttons in exactly on the opposite side of the buttonholes.

Watch the easy to follow Video Tutorial for this Pattern below.

 

Copyright

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Than you! And happy crocheting 🙂

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