Baby Crochet Dress-Hat

Baby Crochet Dress-Hat – free crochet pattern for a 20″ chest 6 – 12 month baby, made in a light worsted weight #3 yarn (double knitting UK) on 4.00mm and 4.50mm crochet hooks.

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Baby Crochet Dress-Hat

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Pattern number 66BFJC

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Abbreviations
WS.   Wrong Side

RS.     Right Side
st.      Stitch(es)
ch.     Chain
sc.      Single Crochet
dc.      Double Crochet
rpt.     Repeat
sl st.   Slip Stitch
inc.     Increase

Group.  (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in same space or stitch

Base of ch. Work in first stitch

ch3 counts as first dc

Size to fit approx:-  20” Chest, 6 – 12 Month Baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 17”

Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn

I have used:-
200 grams of King Cole big value baby DK yarn in color 1
20 grams of King Cole big value baby DK in color 2

An equivalent yarn would be a Light Worsted #3

4.00mm  & 4.500mm Clover crochet hooks

3 medium buttons     ~~~~~     ribbon rosebuds

GAUGE – 5dc and 2.5 rows measures approx 1 Inch using 4.50mm hook

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Baby Crochet Dress-Hat

Dress
Worked in one piece, starting with yoke. Using 4.50mm hook and color 1, ch55, 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end. Turn. (52dc + ch3) 

2nd Row – (Inc Row) Working through back loop only until Commence Skirt ch3, 1dc in next dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of the next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc and ch3, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in last dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (65dc + ch3)

3rd Row – ch3, 1dc in each dc to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Fasten off. Turn. 

4th Row – (Inc Row) Join in color 2 with a sl st to first dc, ch3, 1dc in next dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of the next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Fasten off. Turn. (86dc + ch3)

5th Row – Using color 1 rpt 3rd Row. Do not Fasten off.

6th Row – (Inc Row) ch3, 1dc in next dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of the next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Fasten off. Turn. (114dc + ch3)

7th Row – Using color 2 rpt 3rd Row. Fasten off. Turn.

8th Row – (Inc Row) Using color 1, rpt same as 6th Row until 1dc and ch3 remain, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in top of ch3. (152dc + ch3) 

9th Row – (Divide for armholes) ch3, 1dc in next dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * 5 more times, 2dc in next dc, skip 34dc, (sleeve) 1dc in each of next 2dc, rpt from * to * 13 more times, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next dc, skip 34dc, (sleeve) 1dc in next dc, rpt from * to * 6 more times until 1dc and ch3 remain, 1dc in dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (111dc + ch3)

Commence with Skirt
Working through both loops of stitch from now on, sl st over first 2dc, ch3, 1dc in next dc, * (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, skip 2dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc and ch3 to turn with, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, skip ch3 to turn with, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (16, groups)

Next row – (Inc Row) sl st over first 2dc, ch3, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch2 space, 1dc in each of next 3dc, skip 2dc, 1dc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last ch2 space, 3dc and ch3 to turn with, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 space, 1dc in each of next 3dc, skip ch3 to turn with, sl st to top of ch3. Turn. (16, groups)

Pattern Row – sl st over first 2dc, ch3, 1dc in each of next 3dc, * (1dc, ch2, 1dc) in next ch2 space, 1dc in each of next 4dc, skip 2dc, 1dc in each of next 4dc, * rpt from * to * to last ch2 space, 4dc and ch3 to turn with, (1dc, ch2, 1dc) in ch2 space, 1dc in each of next 4dc, skip ch3 to turn with, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn.

Rpt the last row until 21 rows in all have been worked from yoke. Fasten off. Turn.

Join in color 2 to first dc with a sl st and rpt Pattern Row once. Fasten off. Turn.

Join in color 1 to first dc with a sl st and work Pattern Row once. Fasten off.

If you wish to make the skirt longer you can adjust length here by adding more rows.

Sleeves x 2
Working in back loop of stitch, with RS facing and 4.50mm hook, rejoin color 1 to same dc under arm were you divided for armhole, ch3, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, skip 2dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last 4dc and side of dc underarm, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, skip last dc and side of dc underarm, sl st to top of ch3 at beginning of round. Fasten off. (5 groups)

Buttonhole/button Bands
With 4.50mm hook, color 1, RS facing and starting at lower back edge on right hand side of opening. Work 18sc evenly along to corner, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch around neck edge to next corner, 3sc in corner, 18sc evenly down back edge to end. Turn.

Next Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc up back edge to corner. Turn. Rpt last row once. Fasten off.

Buttonhole Row
Return to first back edge, with WS facing and working from neck downwards ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in next 6sc, * rpt from * to * once, ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in each of remaining sc. Turn.

Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc and ch2 space to end. Fasten off.

Finishing – Close small gap underarms, weave in any loose ends of yarn and trim, attach buttons to correspond with buttonholes, decorate with ribbon rosebud.

Bonnet – (Working in back loop of stitch throughout)
Using color 1 make a magic circle, with 4.00mm hook ch3, work 13dc in ring, pull loose thread to close circle, sl st to top of dc on beginning of row. (13dc + ch3)

Round 2 – ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (27dc + ch3) 

Round 3 – ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, * 1dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, 1dc in last dc, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (41dc + ch3)

Round 4 – ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, * 1dc in each of next 2dc, 2dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc, 1dc in each of last 2dc, sl st to top of ch3. Turn. (55dc + ch3)

Round 5 – ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, * 1dc in each of next 3dc, 2dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc, 1dc in each of last 3dc, sl st to top of ch3. Turn. (69dc + ch3)

Rounds 6 – 14 – ch3, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn.

Brim – ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, * 1dc in each of next 4dc, 2dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 4dc, 1dc in each of last 4dc, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Fasten off. Turn. (83dc + ch3)

Next Row – Join in color 2, ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, * 1dc in each of next 5dc, 2dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 5dc, 1dc in each of last 5dc, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Fasten off. Turn. (97dc + ch3)

Next Row – Join in color 1, ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, * 1dc in each of next 6dc, 2dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 6dc, 1dc in each of last 6dc, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (111dc + ch3)

Finishing – Weave in any loose ends of yarn, fold back front of brim and tack in place, decorate with ribbon rosebud.

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Baby Crochet Dress-Hat UK

Pattern number 66BFJC

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UK Format

Abbreviations
WS.   Wrong Side

RS.     Right Side
st.      Stitch(es)
ch.     Chain
sc.      Double Crochet
dc.      Treble Crochet
rpt.     Repeat
ss.       Slip Stitch
inc.     Increase

Group. (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in same space or stitch

Base of ch. Work in first stitch

3ch counts as first tr

Size to fit approx:-  20” Chest, 6 – 12 Month Baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 17”

Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn

I have used:-
200 grams of King Cole big value baby DK yarn in colour 1
20 grams of King Cole big value baby DK in colour 2

4.00mm  & 4.500mm Clover crochet hooks

3 medium buttons     ~~~~~     ribbon rosebuds

TENSION – 5tr and 2.5 rows measures approx 1 Inch using 4.50mm hook

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Baby Crochet Dress-Hat UK

Dress
Worked in one piece, starting with yoke. Using 4.50mm hook and colour 1, make 55ch, 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1tr in each ch to end. Turn. (52tr + 3ch) 

2nd Row – (Inc Row) Working through back loop only until Commence Skirt make 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of the next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to last 2tr and 3ch, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into last tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (65tr + 3ch)

3rd Row – 3ch, 1tr in each tr to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Fasten off. Turn. 

4th Row – (Inc Row) Join in colour 2 with a ss to first tr, 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of the next 2tr, * rpt from * to * to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Fasten off. Turn. (86tr + 3ch)

5th Row – Using colour 1 rpt 3rd Row. Do not Fasten off.

6th Row – (Inc Row) 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of the next 2tr, * rpt from * to * to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Fasten off. Turn. (114tr + 3ch)

7th Row – Using colour 2 rpt 3rd Row. Fasten off. Turn.

8th Row – (Inc Row) Using colour 1, rpt same as 6th Row until 1tr and 3ch remain, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. (152tr + 3ch) 

9th Row – (Divide for armholes) 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 2tr, * rpt from * to * 5 more times, 2tr into next tr, miss 34tr, (sleeve) 1tr into each of next 2tr, rpt from * to * 13 more times, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next tr, miss 34tr, (sleeve) 1tr into next tr, rpt from * to * 6 more times until 1tr and 3ch remain, 1tr into tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (111tr + 3ch)

Commence with Skirt
Working through both loops of stitch from now on, ss over first 2tr, make 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) into next tr, 1tr into each of next 2tr, miss 2tr, 1tr into each of next 2tr, * rpt from * to * to last 3tr and 3ch to turn with, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) into next tr, 1tr into each of next 2tr, miss 3ch to turn with, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (16, groups)

Next row – (Inc Row) ss over first 2tr, make 3ch, 1tr into each of next 2tr,* (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) into next 2ch space, 1tr into each of next 3tr, miss 2tr, 1tr into each of next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch space, 3tr and 3ch to turn with, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) into 2ch space, 1tr into each of next 3tr, miss 3ch to turn with, ss to top of 3ch. Turn. (16, groups)

Pattern Row – ss over first 2tr, make 3ch, 1tr into each of next 3tr, * (1tr, 2ch, 1tr) into next 2ch space, 1tr into each of next 4tr, miss 2tr, 1tr into each of next 4tr, * rpt from * to * to last 2ch space, 4tr and 3ch to turn with, (1tr, 2ch, 1tr) into 2ch space, 1tr into each of next 4tr, miss 3ch to turn with, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn.

Rpt the last row until 21 rows in all have been worked from yoke. Fasten off. Turn.

Join in colour 2 to first tr with a ss and rpt Pattern Row once. Fasten off. Turn.

Join in colour 1 to first tr with a ss and work Pattern Row once. Fasten off.

If you wish to make the skirt longer you can adjust length here by adding more rows.

Sleeves x 2
Working into back loop of stitch, with RS facing and 4.50mm hook, rejoin colour 1 to same tr under arm were you divided for armhole, 3ch, 1tr into each of next 2tr, * (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) into next tr, 1tr into each of next 2tr, miss 2tr, 1tr into each of next 2tr, * rpt from * to * to last 4tr and side of tr underarm, (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) into next tr, 1tr into each of next 2tr, miss last tr and side of tr underarm, ss to top of 3ch at beginning of round. Fasten off. (5 groups)

Buttonhole/button Bands
With 4.50mm hook, colour 1, RS facing and starting at lower back edge on right hand side of opening. Work 18dc evenly along to corner, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each ch around neck edge to next corner, 3dc into corner, 18dc evenly down back edge to end. Turn.

Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc up back edge to corner. Turn. Rpt last row once. Fasten off.

Buttonhole Row
Return to first back edge, with WS facing and working from neck downwards make 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * make 2ch, miss 1dc, 1dc into next 6dc, * rpt from * to * once, 2ch, miss 1dc, 1dc into each of remaining dc. Turn.

Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 1dc into each dc and 2ch space to end. Fasten off.

Finishing – Close small gap underarms, weave in any loose ends of yarn and trim, attach buttons to correspond with buttonholes, decorate with ribbon rosebud.

Bonnet – (Working into back loop of stitch throughout)
Using colour 1 make a magic circle, with 4.00mm hook make 3ch, work 13tr into ring, pull loose thread to close circle, ss to top of tr on beginning of row. (13tr + 3ch)

Round 2 – 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, 2tr into each tr to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (27tr + 3ch) 

Round 3 – 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, * 1tr into next tr, 2tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last tr, 1tr into last tr, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (41tr + 3ch)

Round 4 – 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, * 1tr into each of next 2tr, 2tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last 2tr, 1tr into each of last 2tr, ss to top of 3ch. Turn. (55tr + 3ch)

Round 5 – 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, * 1tr into each of next 3tr, 2tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last 3tr, 1tr into each of last 3tr, ss to top of 3ch. Turn. (69tr + 3ch)

Rounds 6 – 14 – 3ch, 1tr into each tr to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn.

Brim – 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, * 1tr into each of next 4tr, 2tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last 4tr, 1tr into each of last 4tr, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Fasten off. Turn. (83tr + 3ch)

Next Row – Join in colour 2, make 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, * 1tr into each of next 5tr, 2tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last 5tr, 1tr into each of last 5tr, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Fasten off. Turn. (97tr + 3ch)

Next Row – Join in colour 1, 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, * 1tr into each of next 6tr, 2tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last 6tr, 1tr into each of last 6tr, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (111tr + 3ch)

Finishing – Weave in any loose ends of yarn, fold back front of brim and tack into place, decorate with ribbon rosebud.

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