7 Free Patterns
Crochet Christening Dresses
Make an heirloom baby gown with this beautiful collection of crochet christening dress patterns. This collection features seven free patterns plus three of my favourite premium-paid patterns.
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Free Crochet Christening Dress Patterns
Free Baby Crochet Christening Gown from Premier Yarns
This free pattern is a simple design that uses crochet baby stitches.
SIZE: To suit a 3-6 month-old baby. The finished chest measurement is 18″ (46 cm), and the length is 24″ (61 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e..g, Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 3 x 100 g balls.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, a stitch marker, a measuring tape, and six ½” buttons.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Uses basic stitches only.
Free Crochet Christening Dress Pattern from Yarnspirations
This beautiful crochet pattern includes the instructions for a traditional, heirloom christening dress and bonnet. The pattern is rated intermediate.
SIZE: Three sizes – with finished chest measurements of 15″, 17″ or 19″ (38 cm, 43 cm, or 48 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #0 thread/lace weight yarn, e.g., Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Size 10.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 6-8 balls.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.25 mm (B-10) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, 21 yds/20 m of ¼” wide satin ribbon, three small buttons, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Cluster Stitch and Picot.
Crocheted Christening Gown and Bonnet Pattern from Lion Brand
This pretty, airy christening dress pattern is rated for intermediate skill levels.
SIZE: One size – 3-9 months. The dress has a finished chest measurement of 18″ (45.5 cm) and a finished length of 26″ (66 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Six 50 g balls; approximately 822 yards (750 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, stitch markers, a measuring tape, and six 10 mm buttons.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Uses basic crochet stitches only.
Little Cherub, Free Crochet Christening Dress Pattern from Yarnspirations
This is a free, easy-rated pattern for a crochet baby set perfect for baby’s christening. Instructions are included for a gown, a bonnet and a blanket.
SIZE: Newborn, three months, and six months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 5-6 140 g balls for the whole set (the blanket requires three balls).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8), and 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: 1 yd/1 m of ¼” wide ribbon, four small buttons, scissors, a yarn needle, and a tape measure.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Uses basic stitches only.
Free Christening Dress Crochet Pattern from DROPS Design
So Charming is a free baby set pattern for a christening dress and bonnet in sizes to suit 0-2 year-olds. Parts of the pattern are worked from a diagram/chart.
SIZE: 0/6 mos, 6/12 mos, 12/18 mos, and 2 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight, cotton yarn, e.g., DROPS Safran from Garnstudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 150-200 g for a dress of regular length and 350-500 g for a long dress. The hat requires 50-100 g of yarn, depending on size.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm and 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Three small buttons, 3-4½” yards (2.5-3 m) of 15 mm wide silk ribbon, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a measuring tape.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Working from a crochet diagram.
Free Crochet Baptism Dress Tutorial from Frisian Knitting
Follow along with this free tutorial to make this pretty crochet christening dress for a 3-6-month-old baby.
SIZE: 3-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 400 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and five small buttons.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bobble Stitch.
Crochet Christening Gown by Allison Zink
This pretty little dress pattern is available as a free Ravelry download; the instructions are included for the headband, too. It’s an easy/intermediate pattern.
SIZE: One size – 0-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #0 thread/lace weight yarn, e.g., Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Size 10.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 650-660 yds (594-604 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.65 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tape measure, two small buttons, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Crochet in the Back Loop, Crochet in the Front Loop, Front Pot Treble Crochet, Post Stitches, and Shell Stitch.
Paid Crochet Christening Dress Patterns
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Filet Lace Crochet Christening Dress by Emporium House
(Paid Pattern)
The Princess Gracelyn Christening Dress Pattern features beautifully detailed filet crochet lace work. The pattern is for the gown, headband, booties, and roses. The PDF is 47 pages of detailed instructions with photos.
SIZE: One size – to fit a baby up to six months old. The dress measures 31″ (79 cm) long and has a 19″ (48 cm) waist.
YARN WEIGHT: Crochet thread.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 5500 yards (5030 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.5 mm crochet hook.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Filet Crochet, Back Post, and Front Post Stitches.
Baby Crochet Christening Dress and Bonnet Pattern from Designed By Sonya
(Paid Pattern)
This pretty crochet christening dress pattern features shell stitches and the Irish rose motif. The pattern is written in both US and UK crochet terms.
SIZE: To fit a 20″ (51 cm) chest.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 sock/fingering weight, cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm, 3 mm, and 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, a measuring tape, buttons, and ribbon.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Shell Stitch and Irish Rose Motifs.
Crochet Lace Christening Dress Pattern by Crochet Garden
(Paid Pattern)
The Celestial Crochet Christening Gown Pattern features filet crochet, pretty picot edging and optional glass beading. The dress is crocheted from the top down.
SIZE: Sizes to suit newborns up to 12 months.
YARN WEIGHT: Size 10 crochet thread.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Picot Stitch, Filet Crochet, Ribbon Eyelet, Pineapple Scallops, and Beading.
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