Instructions
Free chevron baby dress crochet pattern Basics
0/24Notes
- •This Free chevron baby dress crochet pattern includes organized steps, materials, and helpful resources for crocheters.
- •Dress is worked from the top down in 2 sections: bodice and skirt.
- •Bodice is worked in seamlesssly joined rounds with right side facing at all times.
- •One stitch is skipped at the beginning of each round and the last stitch(es) are worked into the skipped stitch before joining the round with a slip stitch.
- •Directions are for size 3 months, with changes for sizes 6, 12, 18, and 24 months in parentheses.
- •For more baby patterns, visit our baby crochet patterns page.
- •Always check your gauge using the Craft Yarn Council guidelines.
- •For a full list of terms, see [Ravelry] (https://www.ravelry.com).
- •Helpful resources: Ravelry.
Round 1 (right side): With A, Fhdc 35 (38, 40, 45, 48); taking care not to twist sts, join with slip st in first Fhdc—35 (38, 40, 45, 48) sts. Note When completing round, work last stitch(es) in front of beginning chains and in skipped stitch before joining last stitch to first hdc.
Round 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), skip next st, *hdc in next 6 (18, 19, 8, 23) sts, 2 (2, 1, 2, 2) hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—40 (40, 40, 50, 50) sts.
Round 3: Ch 2, skip next st, *hdc in next 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—50 (50, 50, 60, 60) sts.
Round 4: Ch 2, skip next st, *hdc in next 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—60 (60, 60, 70, 70) sts.
Round 5: Ch 2, skip next st, *hdc in next 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—70 (70, 70, 80, 80) sts.
Size 3 months only: Round 6: Ch 2, skip next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 9 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—78 sts.
Size 3 months only: Round 7: Ch 2, skip next st, *hdc in next 17 sts, ch 1, skip next 17 sts, hdc in next 22 sts (armhole made), ch 1, skip next 17 sts, hdc in last 5 sts; join with slip st in first st—44 sts and 2 ch.
Size 6 months only: Round 6: Ch 2, skip next st, *hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—80 sts.
Size 6 months only: Round 7: Ch 2, skip next st, *hdc in next 19 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—84 sts.
Size 6 months only: Round 8: Ch 2, skip next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 18 sts, ch 1, skip next 18 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 23 sts (armhole made), ch 1, skip next 18 sts, hdc in last 5 sts; join with slip st in first st—50 sts and 2 ch.
Size 12 months only: Round 6: Ch 2, skip next st, *hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—80 sts.
Size 12 months only: Round 7: Ch 2, skip next st, *hdc in next 9 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—88 sts.
Size 12 months only: Round 8: Ch 2, skip next st, hdc in each st around; join with slip st in first st.
Size 12 months only: Round 9: Ch 2, skip next st, hdc in next 20 sts, ch 1, skip next 19 sts, hdc in next 25 sts (armhole made), ch 1, skip next 19 sts, hdc in last 5 sts; join with slip st in first st—50 sts and 2 ch.
Size 18 months only: Round 6: Ch 2, skip next st, *hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—90 sts.
Size 18 months only: Round 7: Ch 2, skip next st, *hdc in next 44 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—92 sts.
Size 18 months only: Rounds 8 and 9: Ch 2, skip next st, hdc in each st around; join with slip st in first st.
Size 18 months only: Round 10: Ch 2, skip next st, hdc in next 21 sts, ch 1, skip next 20 sts, hdc in next 26 sts (armhole made), ch 1, skip next 20 sts, hdc in last 5 sts; join with slip st in first st—52 sts and 2ch.
Size 24 months only: Round 6: Ch 2, skip next st, *hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—90 sts.
Size 24 months only: Round 7: Ch 2, skip next st, hdc in next 10 sts, *hdc in next 9 sts, 2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first st—98 sts.
Size 24 months only: Rounds 8–10: Ch 2, skip next st, hdc in each st around; join with slip st in first st.
Size 24 months only: Round 11: Ch 2, skip next st, hdc in next 23 sts, ch 1, skip next 21 sts, hdc in next 2 sts (armhole made), ch 1, skip next 21 sts, hdc in last 5 sts; join with slip st in first st—56 sts and 2 ch.
All sizes: Round 8 (9, 10, 11, 12): Ch 2, skip next st, hdc in each st and ch; join with slip st in first st—46 (52, 52, 54, 58) sts.
Round 9 (10, 11, 12, 13): Ch 2, skip next st, *hdc in next 22 (25, 25, 26, 28) sts, 2 (2, 2, 1, 2) hdc in next st; repeat from * once; join with slip st in first st—48 (54, 54, 54, 60) sts.
Skirt
0/6Notes
- •Note: The following rounds (except the last) begin with a slip st in center dc of first 3-dc group. The "last st" of each round is worked in the first dc of the first 3-dc group (same as the joining stitch of the previous round).
- •Color sequence: Work 1 (1,1,1,1) round with A, 2 (2,2,2,2) rounds with B, 2 (2,2,2,2) rounds with A, then 2 (2,2,2,2) rounds with B, then 0 (1,1,2,2) round(s) with B, and then 0 (0,0,1,2) round(s) with A.
- •Do not change color after final color change.
- •Check the patterns catalog for similar projects.
Round 10 (11, 12, 13, 14): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next st, dc3tog, dc in next st, 3 dc in next st; repeat from * to last 5 sts, dc in next st, dc3tog, dc in last st; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—48 (54, 54, 54, 60) sts.
Round 11 (12, 13, 14, 15): Slip st in next st; change to B, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, *dc in next 2 sts, beginning in last st worked, dc3tog, dc in same st as last "leg" of dc3tog, dc in next st, 3 dc in next st; repeat from * to last 5 sts, dc in next 2 sts, beginning in last st worked, dc3tog, dc in same st as last "leg" of dc3tog, dc in last st; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—64 (72, 72, 72, 80) sts.
Round 12 (13, 14, 15, 16): Slip st in next st, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, *dc in next 3 sts, beginning in st just worked, dc3tog, dc in same st as last "leg" of dc3tog, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st; repeat from * to last 7 sts, dc in next 3 sts, beginning in st just worked, dc3tog, dc in same st as last "leg" of dc3tog, dc in last 2 sts; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—80 (90, 90, 90 ,100) sts.
Round 13 (14, 15, 16, 17): Slip st in next st; change to A, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, *dc in next 3 sts, dc3tog, dc in next 3 sts, 3 dc in next st; repeat from * to last 9 sts, dc in next 3 sts, dc3tog, dc in last 3 sts; join with slip st in top of beginning ch.
Rounds 14 (15,16,17,18)–21 (24, 25, 28, 30): Repeat Round 13 (14, 15, 16, 17) eight (ten, ten, twelve, thirteen) times, following the color sequence above.
Last Round: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, *sc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Neckline
0/1Round 1 (right side): With right side facing, join A with slip st in center st at back of Round 1, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around; join with slip st in first sc—35 (38, 40, 45, 48) sts. Fasten off.
Sleeve Edging
0/2Notes
- •Edging is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join at end of Round 1.
- •Flatten dress so you can determine the center stitch of the underarm. You may want to place a stitch marker on this stitch.
Round 1 (right side): With right side facing, join A with slip st in st at back of sleeve, ch 1, skip first st, hdc in each st to 2 sts before center st of underarm, hdc2tog, hdc in center st, hdc2tog, hdc in remaining sts, working last hdc in first skipped st—18 (19, 20, 21, 22).
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with slip st in first st. Fasten off. Work 2 sleeves edgings.
Finishing
0/1Weave in ends. Block if necessary.
FAQ
Questions about this pattern
Is Free Chevron Baby Dress Crochet Pattern good for beginners?+
Free Chevron Baby Dress Crochet Pattern is marked intermediate, so it is better after you have finished a few crochet patterns for beginners. Read the full instructions first and check each shaping or assembly note before starting.
What yarn weight do I need for Free Chevron Baby Dress Crochet Pattern?+
This pattern lists Worsted (4). If you substitute yarn, make a gauge swatch before starting so the finished size stays close to the pattern notes.
How long does Free Chevron Baby Dress Crochet Pattern take to crochet?+
The estimated time is 15–20 hours. Your pace may change depending on yarn choice, stitch familiarity, and how much finishing the project needs.
Do I need to check gauge for this crochet pattern?+
Yes. The pattern gauge is 13 sts = 4" (10 cm); 9 rows = 4" (10 cm) in half double crochet.. Use the listed hook size, 6mm (US J-10), unless your swatch tells you to adjust. Checking gauge helps avoid a finished project that is too small, too large, or too stiff.
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