To crochet a baby dress for 0-12 months, you'll need:
Worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice
Crochet hook (size G or H)
Scissors
Yarn needle
Buttons
Here's how to crochet the baby dress:Step 1: Chain 60 (for 0-6 months) or 72 (for 6-12 months) stitches.Step 2: Double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook, and in each chain across. Chain 2 and turn your work.Step 3: Double crochet in each stitch across the row. Chain 2 and turn your work.Step 4: Repeat step 3 for 6 more rows.Step 5: For the armholes, double crochet in the first 12 (for 0-6 months) or 14 (for 6-12 months) stitches. Chain 7 and skip the next 12 (for 0-6 months) or 16 (for 6-12 months) stitches. Double crochet in the last 12 (for 0-6 months) or 14 (for 6-12 months) stitches. Chain 2 and turn your work.Step 6: Double crochet in each stitch across the row and in each chain of the armhole. Chain 2 and turn your work.Step 7: Repeat step 6 for 2 more rows.Step 8: For the neckline, double crochet in the first 12 (for 0-6 months) or 14 (for 6-12 months) stitches. Chain 20 (for 0-6 months) or 22 (for 6-12 months) and skip the next 12 (for 0-6 months) or 16 (for 6-12 months) stitches. Double crochet in the last 12 (for 0-6 months) or 14 (for 6-12 months) stitches. Chain 2 and turn your work.Step 9: Double crochet in each stitch across the row and in each chain of the neckline. Chain 2 and turn your work.Step 10: Repeat step 9 for 2 more rows.Step 11: For the skirt, double crochet in each stitch across the row, working 2 double crochet stitches in each chain of the armhole and neckline. Chain 2 and turn your work.Step 12: Repeat step 11 for 6 more rows.Step 13: For the button band, attach yarn at the bottom of the back of the dress and single crochet up the back, around the neckline, and back down the other side. Fasten off.Step 14: Sew buttons on the button band on the back of the dress.Congratulations, you've just crocheted a cute baby dress for 0-12 months!
