22 Beginner-Friendly Crochet Baby Dress Patterns

by craftyclub

If you’re looking for a crochet baby dress pattern that is perfect for beginners, look no further! These step-by-step guides and patterns will show you how to make a simple dress using basic stitches. With just a little bit of practice, you’ll be able to create a beautiful and stylish dress for your little one.

So grab your yarn and get started!

1. Simply Spring Crochet Baby Dress

Simply Spring Crochet Baby Dress: Newborn-6 Months
Simply Spring Crochet Baby Dress (from Winding Road Crochet)

The simple spring dress from ‘Winding Road Crochet’ will make your little one look super cute!  This easy crochet baby dress is perfect for those warmer spring days.

The pattern uses red heart baby hugs yarn and a size H (5mm) crochet hook. This pretty dress is made using simple stitches on a flat pattern so anyone can have a go!

2. Lacy Crochet Baby Dress

Lacy Crochet Baby Dress Pattern
Lacy Crochet Baby Dress Pattern (from My Crochet Pattern)

The Lacy Crochet baby dress is rated as an intermediate pattern, but we think it’s still well worth having a go at if you are a beginner! The article also features lots of helpful links to tutorials from “how to read a crochet pattern” to “how to starch crocheted items.” 

This crochet baby dress is made using two different yarn thicknesses 50g for the yolk and 110g for the skirt and a small crochet hook size of 2.5mm.

3. Classic Crochet Baby Girl Dress

Classic, Crochet Baby Girl Dress- Free Pattern
Classic, Crochet Baby Girl Dress (from Holistic Diy Mama)

This free crochet baby girl dress pattern from ‘Holistic Diy Mama’ is a timeless classic. The dress is made using worsted-weight yarn and a size H (5mm) crochet hook.

The pattern includes instructions for sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-12 months. The pattern is completely free, but you will need some experience reading crochet patterns to attend this one.

4. Super Easy Crochet Baby Dress

Super Easy Crochet baby dress
Super Easy Crochet Baby Dress (from Crochet For Baby)

The super easy crochet baby dress from ‘Crochet For Baby’ is just that- super easy!

This pattern is worked in the round using single crochet stitches and as a bonus, there is a video taking you through everything step by step!  You will need two balls of baby soft worsted-weight yarn and a size H (5mm) crochet hook to make this dress. The pattern is very beginner friendly!

5. High-low Baby Dress

High-low Baby Dress
High-low Baby Dress (from Toyslab Creations)

The high-low baby dress is one of the easiest patterns we found to follow, and it looks great too! The pattern is made using a size G (5mm) crochet hook and two colours of baby-soft worsted-weight yarn.

The pattern is written for newborn size, but you could easily adjust it to make a bigger dress. There is also a great video showing the completed dress and the assembly process, which makes this pattern even easier for complete beginners!

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6. Free Crochet Baby Dress Pattern

Free Crochet Baby Dress Pattern
Free Crochet Baby Dress Pattern (from Love to Know)

This free crochet baby dress pattern from ‘Love to Know’ is for a beautiful lacy dress. The pattern uses sport-weight yarn and a size 5mm crochet hook and is worked in the round.

The pattern includes instructions for sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-9 months. This is a great pattern for intermediate crocheters as it uses some more complicated stitches, but the results are definitely worth it!

7. Red Heart Chevron Chic Baby Dress

Red Heart Chevron Chic Baby Dress
Red Heart Chevron Chic Baby Dress (from Yarnspirations)

This crochet baby dress from ‘Yarnspirations’ is a really pretty, modern take on the classic chevron pattern. The dress is worked in the round using worsted-weight yarn and a size G (4mm) crochet hook. The pattern includes instructions for sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-9 months.

This is a great pattern for beginners and the website also allows you to order everything you need right from the pattern!

8. Sunshine and Marmalade Dress

Sunshine and Marmalade
Sunshine and Marmalade (from Crochetvolution)

The Sunshine and Marmalade dress is our personal favorite!

You can make it in 3 sizes from newborn to 6 months, and it uses 3 yarn colors. the finished measurements of the dress are 15″, 16″, 17″ chest for the 0-3 month size. This dress is great for warm summer days or to use with tights on colder ones!

9. Simple Granny Stitch Crochet Dress

Simple Granny Stitch Crochet Dress
Simple Granny Stitch Crochet Dress (from Lacy Crochet)

The simple granny stitch dress from ‘Lacy Crochet’ is perfect for beginner crocheters, and the result is just stunning! This dress just uses one simple stitch and is made in two parts, allowing for easy assembly and no need to use round crocheting skills!

This dress would make the perfect gift for children or grandchildren and is brilliant for summer babies!

10. Butterfly Kisses Dress

Free Crochet Pattern: Butterfly Kisses Dress
Free Crochet Pattern: Butterfly Kisses Dress (from Pattern Paradise)

This three-color dress from ‘Pattern Paradise’ is a great project for beginner crocheters. The pattern includes instructions for sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 months.

The Butterfly Kisses dress is perfect for summer days, and photo shoots. The Butterfly Kisses Dress is intended to be a “canvas for your creative side” so add buttons, ribbons and bows to make the design your own!

11. Little Miss Allison’s Dress

Little Miss Allison's Dress
Little Miss Allison’s Dress (from Theresa Knapp)

The little miss Alison dress features four colors and an old-fashioned dress style with a modern twist! This dress is worked in the round using worsted-weight yarn and a 4mm crochet hook.

The pattern includes instructions for sizes 0-6 months and 6-12 months. This dress pattern also comes with a handy suggested yarn list allowing you to easily achieve the same results as the pictures!

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12. Easy Crochet Baby Girl Dress with Flowers

Tutorial Easy Crochet Baby Girl Dress with Flowers (from Lanas y Ovillos)

This super easy video tutorial from ‘Lanas y Ovillos’ shows you step by step how to create a beautiful crocheted dress in the 6-month-old size, with really cute added flowers! You will need a 3.5mm crochet hook and some linen or cotton thread! 

If you are familiar with the chevron stitch then this dress will be a doddle for you to make!

13. Red Heart Little Sweetie Dress

Red Heart Little Sweetie Dress & Headband
Red Heart Little Sweetie Dress & Headband (from Yarnspirations)

The Red Heart Little Sweetie Dress & Headband set is just too cute!

This pattern uses soft baby yarn and a size G (4mm) crochet hook and is great for beginners. The pattern includes instructions for the dress and headband in size 6 months plus. This set would make a brilliant gift for when the little one turns half a year old!

14. Daisy Dress Overalls

Daisy Dress Overalls
Daisy Dress Overalls (from Jennifer Lynas)

These dress overalls are slightly different from the others on this list but still super cute! The daisy pattern makes this an intermediate dress as it can be a bit tricky changing colors.

This pattern comes in 3 sizes, 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-12 months. The recommended yarn to use is bernat premium but most of the same thickness would work just fine, and you will also need some buttons for the straps!

15. Gemstone Lace Toddler Dress

Gemstone Lace Toddler Dress Crochet Pattern
Gemstone Lace Toddler Dress Crochet Pattern (from The Lavender Chair)

The Gemstone Lace Toddler Dress from the popular crochet pattern website  ‘The Lavender Chair’ is another great example of a beginner-friendly beautiful crocheted dress!

For this dress, you will need a size 10 crochet thread of your choice and a small 1.65mm hook. If you want to make your dress extra special the tutorial also shows you how to attach a pretty ribbon too!

16. Teacup Baby Dress

Chip the Teacup Baby Dress
Chip the Teacup Baby Dress (from My Accessory Box)

When you picture a crocheted dress this is what pops into your mind. the Chip and the Teacup Baby Dress is perfect for beginners to intermediate crocheters and uses mainly simple crochet stitches throughout.

The suggested yarn is Nako Elite baby, but feel free to choose your own and remember that the size will vary slightly depending on the thickness of the yarn.

17. Woodland Baby Dress

Woodland Baby Dress
Woodland Baby Dress (from Crochet ‘n’ Create)

The woodland baby dress from the ever-popular site ‘Crochet ‘n’ Create’ is a great choice for beginners and crocheters of all skill levels!

The great thing about this dress is that it features a pom-pom tie string allowing you to slightly tighten the dress around the waist to get the perfect fit! This is a bright dress with real summer energy perfect for walks on hot days!

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18. Patons Garden Lattice Jumper

Patons Garden Lattice Jumper
Patons Garden Lattice Jumper (from Yarnspirations)

The Patons Garden Lattice Jumper dress is another one from ‘Yarnspirations’ and is a great choice for beginners. What makes this dress different from the others is that it’s not your typical crochet stitch, it features the ‘Shell Stitch’.

This stitch is created by crocheting 5 double crochet stitches into the same space and then skipping a stitch. To leave a beautiful pattern! This dress is also available in a massive range of sizes from 6 months up to 4 years!

19. Vintage Toddler Dress

Vintage Toddler Dress Crochet Pattern
Vintage Toddler Dress Crochet Pattern (from The Lavender Chair)

The vintage toddler dress is perfect for older kids and can be made up to fit a 24-month-old toddler! 

This dress features a gorgeous lacy stitch and the recommended yarn to use is worsted-weight cotton, but any medium-weight 4 would work fine too. You will also need a 5mm crochet hook to make this project!

20. Crochet Baby Dress Frock

Crochet Baby Dress Frock
Crochet Baby Dress Frock (from Crochet Crosia Home)

The Crochet Baby Dress Frock, when done properly looks stunning! The pattern comes with a little hat and booties to complete the look!

For this project, you will require two colors of light baby DK 100% acrylic yarn and a 4mm crochet hook, as well as some patience as the stitches in this pattern are a little more complicated!

21. Baby Girl Set

Absolutely gorgeous and Easy crochet baby dress set
Easy Crochet Baby Dress Set (from Crochet For Baby)

The Easy Crochet Baby Dress Set from ‘Crochet For Baby’ is perfect for any beginner crochet enthusiast to have a go at!

The great thing about this set is that it comes with matching pants, booties and a bonnet to complete the look! You will need 1 skein of baby DK weight yarn, a 3.5mm crochet hook and some yarn in a contrasting color to make this project!

22. Angel Dress and Pants

Angel Dress and Pants
Angel Dress and Pants (from Crochet ‘n’ Create)

The ‘Angel Dress and Pants Set’ from the website ‘Crochet ‘n’ Create’ is a perfect choice for beginners! The crochet stitches in this pattern are very simple and easy to follow.

The recommended yarn to use is Bernat Softee Baby, but any soft baby yarn would work perfectly too! You will also need a 3.5mm crochet hook and the skills to do round crochet for this project!

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed our roundup of beginner-friendly crochet baby dress patterns! These patterns are perfect for any baby shower gift or just to make a special dress for your little one! If you have any questions about any of the patterns, please feel free to leave a comment below and we will be happy to help!

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