The Sweetest Free Crochet Dress Patterns For Babies And Children
42 of the sweetest free crochet baby dress patterns for your little ones – patterns for babies, toddlers, and children.
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Granny Square Crochet and Fabric Dress from Mon Petit Violon
A free crochet tutorial that will teach you how to make a beautiful dress for little girls. The pattern is written for two sizes but is very easy to adapt for other sizes. The dress seams and hem can be sewn by hand if you do not have a sewing machine.
SIZE: Baby (9-12 months), Toddler (up to 3 years)
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 50g for the smaller size and up to 100g for larger sizes.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3)
Boho Baby Lace Dress from Premier Yarns
This beautiful boho crochet baby dress is suitable for the more advanced crocheter. It is worked from the top down, and the skirt is finished in the round.
SIZE: the dress is designed to fit an 18-24-month-old toddler.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted cotton yarn, e.g., Premier Afternoon Cotton
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: four 50 g skeins
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8)
Fabric and Granny Square Crochet Dress from Creativa Atelier
The absolute sweetest dress for a little girl; if you sew you must make this! Be sure to check out the pattern; the dress is as cute from the front as the back.
SIZE: to suit 18-24 months
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Drops Bomull Lin
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 50 g skein
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F/5)
The Baby Ava Crochet Dress from Sweet Everly B
Simple to make and super sweet free crochet dress pattern with rainbow applique. So cute! Easy to make and suitable for beginners, this pattern is beautifully written and has helpful links to tutorials for any steps you need help with. There is a larger version of this pattern to suit sizes 2-10 on The Hook Nook Life Blog.
SIZE: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted, e.g., Must be Merino from Yarn Bee
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one to two 100 g skeins in the main colour and small amounts of yarn for the applique rainbow.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.25 mm (G/6)
The Meadow Cardigan Dress from Sweet Softies
The Meadow Cardigan Dress is a free crochet newborn dress pattern featuring a pretty, lacy stitch.
SIZE: newborn (0-3 mos.).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., LB Collection Cotton Bamboo from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one 100 g skein in your main colour and a partial skein for the contrast.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) and 4.50 mm (7) crochet hooks.
Summer Days Crochet Tunic from Sweet Everly B
A simple dress worked in rows to create two identical panels that are seamed together at the end. The clever shaping is the result of the design utilizing different stitch heights.
SIZE: 2T (4T, 6T), and girls size 8-16.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton yarn, e.g., Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G/6)
Flower Chain Dress from Circulo Yarns
This beautiful crochet dress pattern is suited to experienced crocheters and requires working from a chart. The flowers are crochet appliques and are made with thread-weight cotton and a 1.25 mm hook. I think it would be just as pretty without them.
SIZE: 18 months, 2 years, 4 years, and 6 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight cotton yarn, e.g., Charme from Circulo.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 3-4 150 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
Summer Diamonds Toddler Dress from One Dog Woof
Worked sideways with only one seam, this pretty tunic-style crochet toddler dress uses basic stitches to great effect. The construction method is clever and well-explained.
SIZE: to fit a 2-3-year-old toddler
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran cotton yarn, e.g., The Cotton Wool from We Are Knitters.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately three 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7)
Over the Rainbow Crochet Dress from Peanut and Plum
This cute little summer dress is worked in one piece from top to bottom and has no seams. Designed to be worn with shorts or leggings, the dress is open at the back from the chest down.
SIZE: to suit 2-3-year-olds, chest circumference 21-22″.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g. Rico Creative Cotton.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 438 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H/8)
Snowberries Dress – Free Crochet Pattern from The Moule Hole
A beautifully simple crochet dress pattern made in one piece without any seams.
SIZE: 0 to 6 years
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted acrylic or cotton yarn, e.g., Paintbox Yarns Simply DK.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: There is a chart on the pattern page to help you work out how much yarn you need; it will vary depending on the size you make. The smallest size (0-6 months uses approximately 415m/450yds/200g), and the largest size (5-6) uses 1035m/1130yds/375g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G/6)
Free Girl’s Crochet Dress Pattern from Bergère De France
This pretty children’s dress is lightweight and perfect for summer. It’s an intermediate-level pattern and requires working from a crochet chart.
SIZE: 4 yrs, 6 yrs, 8 yrs, and 10 yrs.
YARN WEIGHT: #0 thread/lace weight yarn, e.g., Coton Mercerisé from Bergère de France.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two 100 g balls.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
Desert Willow Baby Dress from CrochetKim
The Desert Willow Dress is a free pattern in four sizes. It’s a simple, easy-to-make pattern with a one-piece construction method and uses basic crochet stitches.
SIZE: 3 mos, 6 mos, 12 mos, and 18 mos.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton blend, e.g., DROPS Belle from Garnstudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: you’ll need 210-330 yards (192- 302 m) in your main colour, depending on size, and about 15 yards of a contrasting colour for the stripe detail.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
Rainbow Children’s Dress Crochet Pattern by Emily Keenan
This is a simple, seamless, top-down pattern worked in double crochet. You will need to know or learn how to do foundation single crochet for this dress.
SIZE: 2-3, 3-5, and 6-8.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 Medium/Worsted/Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
Prehistoric Toddler Dress Pattern & Tutorial from Creative Atelier
The Prehistoric Dress is constructed by attaching a fabric skirt to a crochet bodice. The free version of the pattern is for toddler size 2-3 years; other sizes can be purchased in a PDF pattern.
SIZE: toddler 2-3 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton, e.g., Fair Cotton from Katia.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two 50 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hook.
Crochet Baby Dress Pattern from Nurturing Fibres
Emmy Grace is a two-in-one free pattern – you start with the yoke and then go on to either make a pullover. or a dress with a pretty shell stitch skirt. The pattern is suitable for advanced beginners.
SIZE: 0-3 months and 3-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight yarn, e.g., Eco-Fusion from Nurturing Fibres.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 3-4 50 g balls in the main colour and one ball in a contrasting colour.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
Strawberry Dress from Hobbii
The Strawberry Dress is a free crochet pattern designed by Catalina Ungureanu for Hobbii. The instructions include details for five sizes from 6 months to 8 years.
SIZE: six months, two years, four years, six years, and eight years.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton, e.g., Rainbow Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: depending on size, you will need between three and six 50 g skeins of the red colour and one to three 50 g skeins of white/silver.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
Heart-to-Heart Crochet Toddler Dress Pattern from MBT Creates
This easy, tie-strap crochet toddler dress is crocheted primarily in double crochet and features a pretty heart motif waistband.
SIZE: 2, 4, and 6 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight cotton yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 2-3 100 g balls.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook.
Softer Than Suede Crochet Toddler Dress from Stitching Together
Worked primarily in half double crochet, with minimal shaping, this free crochet toddler dress pattern is simple to make.
SIZE: to suit 2T-3T, but the size is easy to adjust.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Jeans from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two 100g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
Tiggy Children’s Dress by Monica Nanni
The Tiggy Dress is a free PDF pattern for a pinafore-style dress with a sweet crochet mushroom applique.
SIZE: 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 years.
YARN WEIGHT: The skirt is crocheted in #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Winter Glow Solid from Hobbii and the mushroom and bodice are crocheted in #1 sock/fingering weight yarn, e.g., Hobbii Soft Alpaca.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
Crochet Baby Dress Pattern Free from Yarnspirations
A cute, top-down baby dress featuring the bobble stitch. This free download is an intermediate-level pattern.
SIZE: 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Sofree Cotton.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 2-3 120 g balls
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Ribbed Bodice Crochet Baby Dress Pattern by Rikke Bendix Pedersen
The Wilma Dress is a free PDF pattern in three sizes. It’s rated easy/intermediate and is crocheted from the top down – starting with the straps.
SIZE: 6 months, 12 months and 24 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 150-250 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
Free Crochet Baby & Toddler Dress Pattern: The Doli Dress from The Moule Hole
Described as the perfect beginner crochet dress; the Doli dress is made using a simple construction method and is worked from the top down. The pattern is beautifully written and has helpful video tutorials, a sizing chart, and gauge information.
SIZE: 0 -10 years
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted cotton yarn, e.g., Sirdar Cotton DK, Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, or Rico Baby Cotton Soft
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: There is a chart on the pattern page to help you work out how much yarn you need; it will vary depending on the size you make. The smallest size (0-6 months uses approximately 424m/470 yards/200g), and the largest (9-10) uses 1500m/1600 yards/700g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G/6)
Free Crochet Toddler Dress Pattern from Han Jan Crochet
This cute granny stitch toddler dress is seamless and crocheted from the top down. It’s rated easy.
SIZE: From 0-6 months to 10 years
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
Sunflower Crochet Baby Dress Pattern from Passionate Crafter
A free crochet baby dress pattern featuring a sunflower granny-square bodice, tie straps, and a granny-stitch skirt. It’s rated intermediate.
SIZE: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-4 years, and 5-6 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight yarn, e.g., Rainbow Cotton 8/6 from Hobbii.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 180-380 g in total.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
The Wynnie Dress by Ashlyn Herring
This sweet dress features a quick and easy crochet bodice and a basic fabric skirt.
SIZE: 6-12 months, 12-24 months, 2T, 3T, 4T, and 5T.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
Crochet Baby Boho Sundress Pattern from Daisy Farm Crafts
This cute granny-square sundress pattern is written for sizes 6-12 months and includes a video tutorial. The pattern also gives details on how to make this dress for an 8-year-old.
SIZE: 6-12 months
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Softee Cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Little Ruffles Crochet Dress from Topknotch Crochet
Suitable for an advanced beginner, the Little Ruffles pattern includes instructions for four sizes: from newborn to toddler.
SIZE: 0-3 mos, 3-6 mos, 6-12 mos, 12-18 mos, and 18-24 mos.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight cotton acrylic blend, e.g., Cotton Baby Soft from Alize.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
Ruffled Crochet Baby Dress from Fosbas Designs
The Lilian Flared Baby Dress is crocheted from the top down in half double crochet.
SIZE: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, and 2-3 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Patons Crochet Garden Lattice Jumper Pattern
This beautiful intermediate/level pattern features a gorgeous lattice-like colourwork pattern and an embroidered bodice.
SIZE: 6 mos, 2 yrs, 12 mos, 18 mos, 4 yrs.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 3-5 balls of dark grey and 3-6 balls of cream coloured yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
Free Patterns with Video Tutorials
Madeleine Crochet Baby Dress from Frisian Knitting
Follow along with this Youtube video tutorial to learn how to make this sweet crochet baby dress.
SIZE: 0-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 130 g or 314 m (344 yards).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Crochet Easy Baby Dress from Sirin’s Crochet
The scalloped edging finishes off this pretty crochet dress beautifully. The video tutorial goes through ways of adapting the pattern for different sizes.
SIZE: to suit 18 months- 2-year-old toddler
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton/acrylic blend yarn, e.g., Denim from Nako
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 500 yds (457 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I/9)
Brigitte Crochet Girls Dress from Frisian Knitting Tutorials
The crochet pattern for this beautiful toddler dress is available in an easy-to-follow Youtube video tutorial.
SIZE: to suit toddlers, approximately two years of age.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: three skeins, about 300 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7)
Children’s Granny Dress Crochet Pattern from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs
This cute, retro granny-stitch dress features an easy side-to-side construction method. The designer has a free written pattern for this project, as well as a detailed video tutorial for the 6-12 month size that you can follow along with.
SIZE: Nine sizes – from 3-6 months up to child’s size 12. There is also an adult-size version of this dress.
SIZE: Nine sizes – from 3-6 months up to child’s size 12. Their is also an adult size version of this dress.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Mary Maxim Prism.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 2-5 balls.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 4.50 mm (7) crochet hooks.
How to Crochet an Easy Party Dress – Any Size from Wooly Wonders Crochet
A well-explained and detailed video tutorial that’s easy to follow and perfect for beginners.
SIZE: baby to adult
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Drops Muskat
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G/6)
Very Easy Crochet Baby/Girl’s Pinafore Dress from Wooly Wonders Crochet
This step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to crochet an easy pinafore dress. This crochet pattern is suitable for beginners, but you may find your dress has more of a tube shape. Commenters have noted there is no increase in the pattern to give you the a-line shape for the skirt, this would be easy to adjust if you have some experience crocheting.
SIZE: The dress worked in the tutorial is to fit a one or two-year-old, but there is information on how to adapt the pattern for any size
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran e.g. Drops Alaska
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8)
Free Crochet Baby Dress Pattern from Krissys Over The Mountain Crochet
The Over Brook Baby Dress is a free pattern and video tutorial for a sweet baby dress with a lacy collar and hem. This is an easy level pattern crocheted from the top down.
SIZE: The free version of this pattern is in newborn size only.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, such as Baby Rainbow from Loops & Threads.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
Free Crochet Baby Dress Tutorial from Adore Crea Crochet
Ellen’s Baby Dress is a free pattern for a 3 to 6-month-old. There is a written pattern and a thorough, beginner-level video tutorial. The dress is crocheted from the top down in one piece.
SIZE: 3-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Safran.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 150 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook.
The Iris Crochet Baby Dress from Adore Crea Crochet
The Iris Dress is a free pattern and beginner-level video tutorial for a sweet vintage-style crochet baby dress.
SIZE: 3-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 sport weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Safran.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 150 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Modern Crochet Toddler Dress Tutorial by Humble Hus
This is a beginner-level tutorial for a dress that is designed so that it can be worn right through the ages of 12 months to 3 years. It will be a longer dress on a one-year-old and a short dress with a peplum skirt on a three-year-old.
SIZE: 12 months to 3T.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Easy Baby Dress in All Sizes from Sirin’s Crochet
The sample made in the tutorial is for an 18 to 24-month-old. The video explains how to adjust the starting chain to make it bigger or smaller, but it will require some experience to do this successfully as no other detail is given.
SIZE: 18-24 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 120 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
The Raspberry Baby Dress from Frisian Knitting
The Raspberry Baby Dress features cute puff sleeves and a simple V-Stitch. The tutorial is easy to follow along with.
SIZE: 2-6 months
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 130 g.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
Crochet Baby Dress Tutorial from Bag-O-Day Crochet
This is a detailed, easy-to-follow tutorial for a yoke-down dress. The buttons are optional – they are for decoration only.
SIZE: 0-3 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: About 500 yards (450 m) of the main colour and 100 yards (91 m) of the contrasting colour, if using.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
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