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Precious Baby Dress Patterns Perfect for Your Little Princess
Are you looking to undertake the next step in your crochet journey and make a pretty dress outfit for a baby? Have you never crocheted one before and think it's too complicated? Then think again! There are fabulous easy and free baby dress patterns out there that will help you take that next stage in making baby clothes.
I love to make these pretty outfits and am always asked (usually last minute) if I can make a coming-home dress for a new baby. I have my favorite go-to patterns that I use time and time again. I wanted to put them a on one page for easy finding. Since I am also asked continuously for links to crocheted baby dresses, I thought it would be easier to collect them on one page for you all too.
Free Crochet Patterns. How about a little bit of free inspiration? We've got lots of patterns to inspire you, whether you're looking for blankets, cardigans, snoods, shawls or baby booties (to name but a few).
If like me you're always looking for patterns, only to find pages full of broken and useless links. Well I am here to take the frustration out of searching for your next pattern. The crochet community has grown vastly over the last few years and many designers are setting up their own websites and hosting their own patterns. I like to find these independent designers and bring their fabulous work to you.
Please always visit and thank the individual designers for their generosity.
- Sep 13, 2018 We have literally thousands of free patterns and crochet project ideas for you to check out. From cute baby crochet patterns to quick amigurumi patterns or airy, lacy designs made from lightweight yarn, our selection is insanely extensive. The number of times our editors come across a brand.
- 100 Free Crochet Patterns That Are Perfect For Beginners. And so many other wonderful things, like these 20 free crocheted hat patterns that I shared previously. Whether you crochet for yourself or to give as gifts, you are sure to find a pattern in this collection that is perfect for what you want. They are super easy to.
I am fortunate to know a lot of independent crocheters and as someone who writes their own patterns I know the amount of work it takes to write, test, and produce a pattern. So please remember to be considerate of their terms of use, say a huge thanks to them for giving their pattern to us for free. Most importantly, do not share their patterns. Instead, send your friends to the link where they can view the pattern.
Where I can, I will provide a picture of the completed dress, and basic information so you can decide immediately if it's something you wish to make.
*Please note this page will be updated when I find new patterns and complete new dresses.
Working Your Dress From the Yoke Down - Easy-to-Follow Pattern Once You Get the Hang of How It Is Made
Free Crochet Patterns For Boys
You will be surprised to find that the easiest way to crochet a dress is by working from the neck down. You start by working in rows back and forth along your piece, increasing at certain points along the yoke (this then builds up your stitch count to fit the chest area).
You then fold over this piece and work from the middle of the last increases you made around, skipping the amount of stitches specified in the pattern (this creates the armholes).
And continue working in the round in the pattern specified.
The beauty of working like this from the neck down is that there are few seams to work together...Yay for those who don't like to weave in the ends!
One of the easiest and most simple dresses to crochet is Bev's infamous Angel Wings Pinafore. This is a timeless pattern and is seen in variations all over.
The Ideal Pattern for Beginners
Are you new to crocheting garments? Do not be nervous!
I do love hearing stories of how people have been inspired by my crochet and one of my good long-time friends Bev is a great example of moving on from the granny squares to produce some awesome work. She has just picked up crocheting again after a long break and when she saw this beautiful pattern from Redheart she knew she wanted to give it a go.
I think you will agree it turned out fantastic, and Bev now has the crochet bug again. Yay!
The dress is simple and worked from the neck down with the added frills and pleats to make this such an adorable dress. Learn how to make it below.
Baby Girl Set
This project is ideal for beginners ready to go on to the next stage. This baby girl set is a quick and easy to make angel-wings sleeper set, complete with a diaper and bootie pattern. This design was created by Abigail Goss and is a free pattern. I would suggest printing off this pattern for easier use.
I love the angel wings and the simple shell design for the skirt. So simple to create yet so effective. The pattern calls for sport-weight yarn and an 'I' hook.
Newborn Dress
Bev's Country Cottage shares this pattern. If you do not get lost in Bev's site and beautiful patterns, I will eat my yarn stash. I love the simplicity and ease of the way her patterns are written. She also makes and donates pieces to many wonderful charity projects.
- Although the measurements are given for a three-to-six month old, a reader comments that it fits a newborn.
Simple Baby Dress
This little dress is worked in the traditional two-piece fashion. It really is so simple to make. There is also a matching hat pattern and sizes from one-to-three months, six-to-twelve months, and two-to-four years old. This makes it a fail-safe pattern for all occasions.
Little Dresses
I am fortunate to know the designer behind patternsforcrochet, and I love her designs.
The two sets are available for free on her site both in UK and US terms. She has a set with bloomers and another little dress.
Please note: I have special permission to use the owner's photos and they must not be used without the site owner's expressed permission.
Gorgeous Ruffled Dress Pattern
You will find this dress by Jennifer Down Under is a little more time-consuming to make, yet still easy. The square-necked yoke and the gorgeous short ruffled sleeves make this an easy-fitting dress. The full skirt is absolutely beautiful and will look gorgeous on your little princess.
- It's available in three sizes: three-to-six months; six-to-nine months, and nine-to-twelve months.
- This pattern uses sports weight yarn and an E crochet hook.
Pink and White Baby Dresses
If you want to create a show-stopping dress, then this is for you. I love this little dress and have seen so many variations by the creative crocheters who have made it.
Beautiful Full-Flared Skirt (0-3 Months Only)
The Country Willow is a firm favourite designer of mine, and I truly appreciate that they have released some of their patterns for free.
Please note, whilst the zero-to-three month-sized pattern is free, the other sizes are paid. I think it's very generous of designers to give their patterns to us for free.
So please remember to pop in and say a huge thank you.
Chevron Ripple Baby Dress
I love God's Tiny Angels, and they provide easy well-written crochet patterns for babies. This chevron ripple baby dress is one of them. It's very simple and short. You can make it long-sleeved just by continuing the rounds on the sleeves. Mine was worked from the neck down.
We love hearing what our readers think about how we can improve our crochet collections for you to keep safe and refer to again and again. Have you crocheted a baby dress and love the pattern? Would you like to see it featured here? Please leave us a message with the details.
Have You crocheted a Dress for Baby Before or is this your first Attempt?
Since I discovered Pinterest I have not stopped crocheting it grows so quickly and I managed to make six in one week. Thank you pinterest
Please may I have the pattern for the Christmas dress it is in red .
Thank you
Good patterns with creativity
You have shown some beautiful patterns here and I thank you for then and the other ladies too.
This is my third dress that I'm crocheting for 0-3 mos, the other two were off of youtube. thank you so much for posting links to these patterns, I saw some of them on youtube and pinterest, but couldn't find a link to them! I really appreciate it.
This is my first attempt at making a dress. I'm good with baby shoes but that took me 2 years to get to where I understood that so I'm hoping this will go smoother. Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
This will be first attempt. I am tying it for my first great-granddaughter.
I wished the pattern the 2 dresses, the pink and white little dresses was still online. I had it saved to my ravelry library but its not available anymore. If anyone has the written pattern, please send it to me at dmcue2355@gmail.com . It was a free pattern and my favorite. Officially it was called 'The Little White Dress' by sarahsweetheart.blog.com .
I have not done baby dresses before but I have been knitting and crocheting for 50 years. I really like the baby dresses that are on this web site and would like to know how to get them
I like these dresses and do you have some little jackets/cardigans please.
I’m just starting to do them as I behave only done blankets and tea towels.
I just found the site for baby dresses and I love all of the designs. I would love to get the patterns for some of the dresses so that I can make then and donate them to a charity
The patternss displayed here are so beautiful I want to make them all. They are the nicest patterns I have ever seen
Can we please give the free baby dress patterns for toddlers in English. It's hard to understand all the other languages. Will be much appreciated
Just started to crochet some of most glorious dresses for babies. I have NO grandchildren. Have 3 grown children.
Thank you so much for those gorgeous baby patterns I am going to try a few for my grandbaby
only one other time, and it was for a baby doll. now I am looking for patters for baby dolls. Would like to start a project of getting used babydolls, cleaning them up, making clothes,blankets, etc to give to needy children helped by a Social worker friend of my daughters. The daughter is always giving the friend the childrens toys and clothes (always in good shape). The Social Worker appreciates everything she (and myself) sends.
I want to crochet the blue baby
Dress could I have the pattern please. Thanks
Yes, this is my first time. I can crochet blankets, not clothes or anyone else. I'm 65 and lost my husband in 2006 and just gave up. I haven't crochet for 20yrs. But i was just looking on my daughter computer and seen yr page and it's like you pop out on me with all the pretty and unbelievable things you have, I couldn't believe my eyes. Well, I guess you can say I got my spirit back and now I want to try some of yr items. I'venever ttried going by a pattern. But since yr page gave me my will to do it , igoing to try it. I can only get free patterns right now , but in a few months I want to get supplies. Especially up to date. My yard is old too, but it has held up good. Going to see how it does. Thank you for the page you put out, and especially the free patters gives us elderly whose at home all time something to do and look forward to. I like doing for others. I will send a picture of the item . again thank you. . l le
So beautiful!! Makes me want to grab a hook right now...
I crochet a lot, yet have never made a baby dress. Probably due to the fact that I have 5 grandSONs and no girl babies...LOL. These dresses are all so pretty though and you have a wonderful selection presented here.
This makes me wish I crocheted! Such sweet dresses!
very very cute! your page makes me want to go get my basket of wool and start crocheting again! love these little dresses - crocheting is so addictive, I don't dare start right now!
Crochet baby hats continue to grow in popularity. When I became more experienced in crochet my friends and family started to ask me to make baby hats for their kids to use as photo props. As I continued to crochet baby hats, I began researching new stitches and ways that I could incorporate some personality into them!
At first, the thought of crocheting in the round was scary to this girl, who only had experience with straight stitches. However, I now feel that crocheting hats are actually easier, and a bit more forgiving! Plus, seeing a handmade crochet hat on a newborn baby is the most rewarding feeling ever. I hope you enjoy this adorable list we’ve put together for you!
20 Free Crochet Baby Hat Patterns
1. Simple Crochet Baby Hat Pattern with Flower – Midwestern Moms
A beginning crochet hat pattern that you can switch up to make your own. Add a cute 5-petal flower in the color of your choice.
2. Striped Crochet Baby Hat – Midwestern Moms
A cute crochet baby hat using your favorite colors in a striped pattern.
3. Patriotic Baby Hat Pattern For A Girl – Midwestern Moms
This adorable hat will have a little girl rocking the red, white and blue. I just love the little stars that are added to the hat.
4. Patriotic Crochet Hat Pattern for a Boy – Midwestern Moms
We don’t want to leave out the boys. They can sport their red, white and blue, with this striped beanie hat.
5. Puppy Love Hat – Whistle and Ivy
Adorable crochet pattern in toddler size with hearts and a pom!
6. Crochet Football Earflap Hat Pattern – Repeat Crafter Me
A perfect project for your little linebacker.
7. Minnie Mouse Inspired Baby Hat Crochet Pattern – Hopeful Honey
What an adorable hat for Disney lovers! I love the bow on this hat. So cute!
8. Bubble Gum Newborn Hat – Make it Handmade
The double poms just make this hat! It reminds me of Abby from Fraggle Rock.
9. Lacy Shells Hat – Alli Crafts
The crochet shell pattern makes for the coolest texture on this hat. I love the flower on it also.
10. Baby Pumpkin Crochet Beanie Pattern – FaveCrafts
Perfect for baby’s first Halloween costume! I love the curly vine on top of this hat.
11. Baby Chick or Baby Bird Hat – Free Crochet Patterns by Darlene
A great hat for a baby girl or boy!
12. Julia’s Hat – Pattern Paradise
A modified x-stitch with a great flower adornment.
13. Crochet Newborn Hat Pattern – Projects Around the House
I love how the stripe and bow ties in so nicely on this hat. Super cute!
14. Herringbone Baby Hat Pattern – Little Monkey’s Crochet
Adorable hat using the herringbone stitch. This would look cute on either a little boy or girl!
15. Crochet Fox Baby Hat and Diaper Cover – Croby Patterns
Colorful and cute fox pattern, complete with a diaper cover! Would be a great set for baby pictures.
16. Long Tailed Baby Hat – Holyjeans & My Favorite Things
A hat that would definitely make a great photo prop! I’m already thinking of ways to customize the colors.
17. Baby Button Trapper Hat – Whistle and Ivy
Oh my gosh, the cuteness! Perfect for baby girls or boys!
18. Sweet Bunny Hat – Red Heart
The floppy ears on this bunny hat are adorable! Would be a fun hat for spring!
19. Acorn Beanie – Lakeview Cottage Kids
This hat looks super soft, and I love the button accessory.
20. Crochet Penguin Hat Pattern – Repeat Crafter Me
Penguin hat that can be customized with a bow for a girl or without for a boy. Be sure to check out this site for several other free crochet hat patterns!
21. Stepping Texture Hat – Bernat
Beautiful textured hat with a pom. Love this!
22. Elephant Crochet Hat – Jenny and Teddy
Another perfect newborn photo prop. I love elephants!
What are some of your favorite stitches to use in crochet hats?
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Free Baby Boy Crochet Patterns To Download
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