🧶 1. Introduction
Looking for the perfect handmade holiday outfit? This Crochet Baby Dress with a Bow is adorable, elegant, and festive — great for Christmas photos, baby showers, or as a thoughtful handmade gift. Works up beautifully in red, white, green, or any favorite holiday color!
🧵 2. Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn (suggested: red, white, or green)
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: button for the back closure, ribbon for bow
🪡 Stitches Used:
- Chain (ch)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Double Crochet (dc)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
📏 3. Size Guide (0–12 Months)
| Size | Chest (inches) | Dress Length |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 months | 14–15″ | ~10″ |
| 3–6 months | 16–17″ | ~12″ |
| 6–12 months | 18–19″ | ~14″ |
🧷 4. Step-by-Step Instructions
👗 Step 1: Yoke (Top of Dress)
- Ch 56 (adjust for size), join to form a round
- Work dc in the round for 4–5 rows
- Create armholes by chaining and skipping stitches on sides
- Join to form the body and continue in rounds
🎀 Step 2: Skirt
- Work dc in each stitch for 8–10 rows
- Optional: increase every 4th stitch for a flared effect
- Add a ruffle or shell stitch edge at the bottom
- (dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch for ruffles
🧶 Step 3: Sleeves (Optional)
- Join yarn at armhole
- Work 2–3 rounds of dc or hdc
- Finish with a simple scalloped edge if desired
🎁 Step 4: Bow & Finishing Touches
- Crochet a bow (see below) or attach a ribbon
- Add a small button at the back neckline for closure
- Weave in all ends neatly
🎀 Simple Crochet Bow Pattern:
- Ch 20, work dc in each st across (1 row)
- Fasten off, roll center tightly, wrap with yarn
- Sew or glue bow onto the front of the dress
✅ 5. Conclusion
And you’re done! Your Christmas Baby Dress with a Bow is ready for gifting, wearing, or showing off in festive photos 🎅🎄
This sweet pattern is easy to customize and perfect for little holiday moments.
Pattern and tutorial by Fuad Azmat / YARNutopia by Nadia