🧶 1. Introduction
These crochet baby pants are soft, stretchy, and incredibly easy to make! The pattern is worked from the waist down, using basic stitches and simple shaping. Great for boys or girls — and super cute with a matching sweater or hat!
🧵 2. Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn (soft cotton or acrylic blend)
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: 1/2″ elastic band for waistband or a drawstring
✨ Stitches used:
- Chain (ch)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
- hdc2tog (for shaping – optional)
📏 3. Size Guide (Waist to Ankle)
| Size | Waist | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 0–3 months | ~14″ | ~12″ |
| 3–6 months | ~15″ | ~14″ |
| 6–12 months | ~16–17″ | ~16″ |
Adjust by adding or removing rows/rounds or changing hook size.
🧷 4. Step-by-Step Instructions
✅ Step 1: Waistband (worked in the round)
- Ch 60 (or chain length to fit baby’s waist)
- Join to form a ring (make sure it’s not twisted)
- Rounds 1–3: hdc in each stitch around, join with sl st, ch 1
👖 Step 2: Body of Pants
- Rounds 4–12 (or desired rise): hdc in each stitch around
- Repeat until pants measure from waist to crotch (~6–7″)
- Split for legs:
- Count total stitches, divide evenly
- Work hdc across half for one leg
- Join yarn to other side and repeat for 2nd leg
🦵 Step 3: Legs (Work separately in the round)
Each Leg:
- Work hdc in the round for ~5–6 inches or desired length
- Optional: decrease a few stitches for a tapered leg
- Final round: sc or sl st for clean edge
- Fasten off and weave in ends
🎀 Optional Embellishments:
- Add cuffs with contrasting color
- Add little knee patches or stripes
- Make them into shorts by stopping earlier!
✅ 5. Conclusion
Your crochet baby pants/leggings are ready! 🎉
They’re soft, stretchy, and cozy — great for active crawlers or snuggly newborns. Customize them with colors, patterns, or matching accessories!
Pattern and tutorial by Croby Patterns