This is a beautiful yet easy to make crochet baby dress pattern. It uses simple crochet stitches and the pleats are no sew with easy to follow instructions on how to make them and you can be sure your little one will love it. It also make a cute crochet baby gift.
DESIGN
The pleated crochet baby dress pattern is worked top down starting with the yoke, followed by the pleats and then the skirt part is made, then the skirt edging which is a simple single crochet row, the puff sleeves are then made, then you close the back opening with zipper or buttons, if you prefer, and finally, add any embellishments of your choice or you can choose not to and your adorable crochet baby ball dress is ready!
ADORABLE
Adorable doesn’t being to describe this crochet baby girl dress, the pleats are full, adding to its beauty and gives it volume without weighing too much, it’s cute and gives more than enough room for movement.
NO SEW PLEAT
Crochet pleats are mostly sewn in place but you don’t have to worry about that. The pleats are made as you crochet along with easy to follow instructions. It’s quite easy to make once you you get the hang of it.
YARN
I used two strands of fingering weight yarn in two complementary color for this crochet baby dress pattern, but just one strand of fingering weight for the skirt part, just so it is light. You can make yours in two colors or choose to use a single color or more colors. I’m sure it will turn out beautiful.
SIZES
The crochet pleated baby dress has six sizing options, 0-12(1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8,9-10) years. This blog post contains instructions for size 0-12 months.
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If you prefer to work with UK terms please scroll further down the page to view the UK version.
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US VERSION
CROCHET PLEATED BABY BALL DRESS | FREE PATTERN
Sizes
0-12 months
Materials:
4.0 and 5.5 mm crochet hook
Two strands of fingering weight yarnColour A = Pink– 800 meters
Colour B = Brown – 400 meters
Zipper
Stitch markers (Optional)
Yarn needle
Difficulty:
intermediate
Gauge:
4.0 mm
15 stitches /9 rows= 10 cm/4 inch square in Dc
Stitches (US Version):
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single Crochet
Dc: Double Crochet
V-Stitch: Dc Ch 1 Dc
Slst: Slip Stitch
Flo: Front Loop Only
Blo: Back loop Only
Pattern Notes:
- Ch 2 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
- Ch 4 at the beginning of the round counts as a Dc and Ch 1.
- The dress is worked top down.
- You can make the whole dress in just one color.
- If using two colors you can add the second color at any point you like on the skirt part.
Pattern Instructions:
Using two strands of fingering weight yarn
With 4.0mm hook, With Colour A
Ch 54
Row 1: Skip 2 chains, Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook, Dc in each stitch across. 52 Dc
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc 7 {2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc} all in the next stitch, Dc 10 {2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc} all in the next stitch, Dc 14 {2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc} all in the next stitch, Dc 10, {2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc} all in the next stitch, Dc 7. 64 Dc
Row 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc 9 {2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc} all in the next stitch, Dc 14 {2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc} all in the next stitch, Dc 18 {2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc} all in the next stitch, Dc 14, {2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc} all in the next stitch, Dc 9. 80 Dc
Row 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc 11 {2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc} all in the next stitch, Dc 18 {2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc} all in the next stitch, Dc 22 {2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc} all in the next stitch, Dc 18, {2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc} all in the next stitch, Dc 11. 96 Dc
Joining sleeves
Round 5: Ch 2, Dc 13, Dc in the Ch 1 space, skip the next 22 stitches, fold bodice to make Ch 1 space match evenly with the next Ch 1 space, Ch 8 Dc in the next Ch 1 Space, Dc in the next 26, Dc in the next Ch 1 space, skip the next 22 stitches, fold bodice to make Ch 1 space match evenly with the next Ch 1 space, Ch 8, Dc in the next Ch 1 Space, Dc in the last 13 stitches. 72 stitches.
Note:
Ch 8 worked into the armhole when making the arm holes on round 5 counts as stitches.
Round 6 – Round 12: Ch 2, Dc in the first stitch, mark stitch, Dc in each stitch across. Finish round 12 with a slst to the first stitch. 72 stitches
Pleats
Round 1: Ch 2 *Dc 5 in Blo, Dc 5 in Blo of the same stitches, Dc 5 in Flo of the same stitches, Dc in the Flo of the next 4, Dc 4 in Blo of the same stitches, Dc 4 in Blo of the same stitches* repeat 8 times. Finish the round with a slst to the first stitch of the round. 216 Dc
Note:
From round 2 onward, use a single strand of fingering weight to avoid the skirt part weighing too much because of the pleats
Using 5.5 mm crochet hook
Round 2: Ch 1, Sc in the first stitch, *skip 1, 3 Dc in the next stitch, skip 1, Sc in the next stitch* repeat around. Finish the round with skip 1, 3 Dc in the next stitch, skip last stitch, Slst to the first stitch of the round.
Round 3: Ch 4, mark the 3rd chain, Dc in the same stitch, *skip 1, Sc in the next stitch, skip 1, V-stitch in the next stitch* repeat around. Finish the round with skip 1, Sc in the next stitch, skip last stitch, Slst to the 3rd starting chain.
Round 4: Ch 1, Sc in the Ch 1 space, *3 Dc in Sc from previous row, Sc in Ch 1 space* finish row with 3 Dc in Sc from previous row, Slst to the first stitch of the round.
Round 5- Rounds 24: Repeat rounds 3-4
Round 25: Ch 1, Sc in each stitch around. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
Sleeves
Using two strands of fingering weight yarn and 4.0 mm crochet hook
Round 1: Starting from the middle of the armhole, Ch 2, Dc 4 make Dc3tog by working 2 stitches on the side of the next stitch and the hole next to it to avoid leaving a gap. Dc 7, 3 Dc in the next 8 stitches, Dc 7, make Dc3tog by working in the hole next to the stitches you just made (to avoid gap), make the remaining 2 on the side of the stitch next to it, Dc 4, finish round with a slst to the first stitch of the round. 48 stitches.
Round 2: Ch 2, Dc 4, Dc2tog, Dc 36 Dc2tog, Dc 4, finish round with a slst to the first stitch of the round. 46 stitches
Round 3: Ch 2, Dc 4, Dc2tog, Dc 34, Dc2tog, Dc 4, finish round with a slst to the first stitch of the round. 44 stitches
Round 4: Ch 2, Dc 4, Dc2tog, Dc 32 Dc2tog, Dc 4, finish round with a slst to the first stitch of the round. 42 stitches
Round 5: Ch 2, Dc 4, Dc2tog, Dc 30 Dc2tog, Dc 4, finish round with a slst to the first stitch of the round. 40 stitches
Round 6: Ch 2, Dc in each stitch around. 40 stitches
Band
If you are using two colours, cut color A and attach color B.
Round 1: Ch 1, *Sc2tog, Sc in the next stitch* repeat around, finish round with Sc2tog, Sc in the last two stitches. Slst to the first stitch of the round. 27 Sc
Round 2-5: Ch 1, Sc in each stitch around. Slst to the first stitch of the round. Ch 1 and cut yarn. 27 stitches
Repeat instructions for second sleeve.
Finishing
Attach zipper to the back of the dress
You can attach band and flower to the dress to decorate it. It’s totally up to you.
Finished Project.
UK VERSION
CROCHET PLEATED BABY BALL DRESS | FREE PATTERN
Sizes
0-12 months
Materials:
4.0 and 5.5 mm crochet hook
Two strands of fingering weight yarnColour A = Pink– 800 meters
Colour B = Brown – 400 meters
Zipper
Stitch markers (Optional)
Yarn needle
Difficulty:
intermediate
Gauge:
4.0 mm
15 stitches /9 rows= 10 cm/4 inch square in Tr
Stitches (UK Version):
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double Crochet
Tr: Treble Crochet
V-Stitch: Tr Ch 1 Tr
SS: Slip Stitch
Flo: Front Loop Only
Blo: Back loop Only
Pattern Notes:
- Ch 2 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
- Ch 4 at the beginning of the round counts as a Tr and Ch 1.
- The dress is worked top down.
- You can make the whole dress in just one color.
- If using two colors you can add the second color at any point you like on the skirt part.
Pattern Instructions:
Using two strands of fingering weight yarn
With 4.0mm hook, With Colour A
Ch 54
Row 1: Skip 2 chains, Tr in the 3rd chain from the hook, Tr in each stitch across. 52 Tr
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Tr 7 {2 Tr, Ch 1, 2 Tr} all in the next stitch, Tr 10 {2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr} all in the next stitch, Tr 14 {2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr} all in the next stitch, Tr 10, {2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr} all in the next stitch, Tr 7. 64 Tr
Row 3: Ch 2, turn. Tr 9 {2 Tr, Ch 1, 2 Tr} all in the next stitch, Tr 14 {2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr} all in the next stitch, Tr 18 {2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr} all in the next stitch, Tr 14, {2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr} all in the next stitch, Tr 9. 80 Tr
Row 4: Ch 2, turn. Tr 11 {2 Tr, Ch 1, 2 Tr} all in the next stitch, Tr 18 {2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr} all in the next stitch, Tr 22 {2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr} all in the next stitch, Tr 18, {2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr} all in the next stitch, Tr 11. 96 Tr
Joining sleeves
Round 5: Ch 2, Tr 13, Tr in the Ch 1 space, skip the next 22 stitches, fold bodice to make Ch 1 space match evenly with the next Ch 1 space, Ch 8 Tr in the next Ch 1 Space, Tr in the next 26, Tr in the next Ch 1 space, skip the next 22 stitches, fold bodice to make Ch 1 space match evenly with the next Ch 1 space, Ch 8, Tr in the next Ch 1 Space, Tr in the last 13 stitches. 72 stitches.
Note:
Ch 8 worked into the armhole when making the arm holes on round 5 counts as stitches.
Round 6 – Round 12: Ch 2, Tr in the first stitch, mark stitch, Tr in each stitch across. Finish round 12 with a SS to the first stitch. 72 stitches
Pleats
Round 1: Ch 2 *Tr 5 in Blo, Tr 5 in Blo of the same stitches, Tr 5 in Flo of the same stitches, Tr in the Flo of the next 4, Tr 4 in Blo of the same stitches, Tr 4 in Blo of the same stitches* repeat 8 times. Finish the round with a SS to the first stitch of the round. 216 Tr
Note:
From round 2 onward, use a single strand of fingering weight to avoid the skirt part weighing too much because of the pleats
Using 5.5 mm crochet hook
Round 2: Ch 1, Dc in the first stitch, *skip 1, 3 Tr in the next stitch, skip 1, Dc in the next stitch* repeat around. Finish the round with skip 1, 3 Tr in the next stitch, skip last stitch, SS to the first stitch of the round.
Round 3: Ch 4, mark the 3rd chain, Tr in the same stitch, *skip 1, Dc in the next stitch, skip 1, V-stitch in the next stitch* repeat around. Finish the round with skip 1, Dc in the next stitch, skip last stitch, SS to the 3rd starting chain.
Round 4: Ch 1, Dc in the Ch 1 space, *3 Tr in Dc from previous row, Dc in Ch 1 space* finish row with 3 Tr in Dc from previous row, SS to the first stitch of the round.
Round 5- Rounds 24: Repeat rounds 3-4
Round 25: Ch 1, Dc in each stitch around. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
Sleeves
Using two strands of fingering weight yarn and 4.0 mm crochet hook
Round 1: Starting from the middle of the armhole, Ch 2, Tr 4 make Tr3tog by working 2 stitches on the side of the next stitch and the hole next to it to avoid leaving a gap. Tr 7, 3 Tr in the next 8 stitches, Tr 7, make Tr3tog by working in the hole next to the stitches you just made (to avoid gap), make the remaining 2 on the side of the stitch next to it, Tr 4, finish round with a SS to the first stitch of the round. 48 stitches.
Round 2: Ch 2, Tr 4, Tr2tog, Tr 36 Tr2tog, Tr 4, finish round with a SS to the first stitch of the round. 46 stitches
Round 3: Ch 2, Tr 4, Tr2tog, Tr 34, Tr2tog, Tr 4, finish round with a SS to the first stitch of the round. 44 stitches
Round 4: Ch 2, Tr 4, Tr2tog, Tr 32 Tr2tog, Tr 4, finish round with a SS to the first stitch of the round. 42 stitches
Round 5: Ch 2, Tr 4, Tr2tog, Tr 30 Tr2tog, Tr 4, finish round with a SS to the first stitch of the round. 40 stitches
Round 6: Ch 2, Tr in each stitch around. 40 stitches
Band
If you are using two colours, cut color A and attach color B.
Round 1: Ch 1, *Dc2tog, Dc in the next stitch* repeat around, finish round with Dc2tog, Dc in the last two stitches. SS to the first stitch of the round. 27 Dc
Round 2-5: Ch 1, Dc in each stitch around. SS to the first stitch of the round. Ch 1 and cut yarn. 27 stitches
Repeat instructions for second sleeve.
Finishing
Attach zipper to the back of the dress
You can attach band and flower to the dress to decorate it. It’s totally up to you.
Finished Project.
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