Create a complete and coordinated outfit for a precious little one with this adorable two-piece set. This pattern features a beautiful two-toned dress with a solid yoke and a lacy skirt, complemented by matching shoes adorned with crocheted flowers. The combination of classic stitches and thoughtful details makes this a perfect project for a special gift or a cherished keepsake.
Let’s pick up our hooks and create this lovely set!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials You’ll Need:
- Yarn:
- Approximately 200 yards of DK (size 3) weight yarn in a main color (e.g., the blue for the yoke and shoes).
- Approximately 200 yards of DK (size 3) weight yarn in a contrasting color (e.g., the cream for the skirt).
- Small amounts of DK (size 3) weight yarn in an accent color (e.g., the pink for the edging and flower centers).
- A crochet hook appropriate for your yarn. A size G/6 (4.0mm) hook is a good starting point.
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch markers
- A small amount of ribbon for the dress waistline (optional).
Key Stitches and Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- Shell/Fan st: fan stitch ([5 dc] in the same stitch)
- Picot: ch 3, sl st in the first ch
- sk: skip
- sp: space
- rnd: round
Part 1: The Dress
A. The Yoke (Blue Yarn)
The yoke is worked in the round, from the top down, with increases to create a flat, circular shape.
- Rnd 1 (Neckline): ch 70 (or adjust for desired neck opening), sl st to the first ch to form a ring. (70 sts)
- Rnd 2: ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st around. Join with sl st.
- Rnds 3-8: Repeat Rnd 2, evenly increasing by approximately 15-20 stitches in each round to allow the yoke to gently flare. A good way to do this is to work 2 dc in the same stitch at regular intervals. Work until the yoke is wide enough to reach the armpits.
B. Separate Armholes
Now we will create the armholes and begin working on the skirt.
- Split for Sleeves: Place stitch markers to divide the stitches for the front, back, and two sleeves. A typical division for a baby dress is about 30% for the front and back each, and 20% for each sleeve.
- Rnd 9 (Skirt Begins): ch 3, dc in each st across the front section. ch 5 (armhole chain), skip all sleeve stitches to the next marker. dc in each st across the back section. ch 5 (second armhole chain), skip remaining sleeve stitches. Join with sl st.
C. The Skirt (Cream Yarn)
The skirt is worked in rounds from the armhole separation down to the hem.
- Rnd 10: With cream yarn, ch 3, dc in each dc and ch st around, including in the ch-5 spaces under the armpits. Join with sl st.
- Rnd 11 (Lace Skirt): ch 1, sc in first st. sk 2 sts, [5 dc] in next st (this is your shell stitch), sk 2 sts, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
- Rnd 12: ch 1, sc in the first sc. [5 dc] in the center dc of the next shell. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
- Repeat Rnd 12 until the skirt reaches your desired length. To create the full, flared look of the dress, you can increase the stitch count every few inches by using a wider shell stitch (e.g., [7 dc] instead of 5).
D. Edging the Dress (Pink Yarn)
- Hem: Join pink yarn to the hem of the skirt. sc in first st, sk 1, [3 dc] in next st, sk 1. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.
- Sleeves and Neckline: Join pink yarn to one of the armholes. Work a round of sc around. Fasten off. Repeat for the other armhole and the neckline.
Part 2: The Matching Shoes
A. The Sole (Blue Yarn)
- ch 10 (or adjust for foot length).
- Rnd 1: 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 6 ch, 5 dc in last ch. Working along the other side of the chain, dc in next 6 ch, 3 dc in last ch. Join with sl st.
- Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next 5 sts, dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next 3 sts. Join with sl st.
B. The Sides (Blue Yarn)
- Rnd 3: ch 1, sc in each st around, working in the back loop only. Join with sl st.
- Rnd 4: ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with sl st.
- Rnd 5 (Creating Top of Foot): Fold the sole in half to find the center toe. Work a series of dc2tog stitches over the toe to close the top of the foot and create the opening. Continue with dc around the heel. Join with sl st. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
C. Shoe Edging (Pink Yarn)
- Join pink yarn to the sole. Work a round of sc around the bottom of the shoe.
- Join pink yarn to the ankle opening. Work a round of sc around. Fasten off.
Part 3: The Crocheted Flowers (Make 3)
- ch 4, sl st to form a ring.
- ch 1, 6 sc in ring. Join with sl st. Fasten off the accent color.
- With a new color yarn (e.g., off-white or pink), join to any sc. ch 2, [dc, tr, dc] in same st, ch 2, sl st in next st. Repeat from * 5 more times to create 6 petals.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Part 4: Final Touches
- Weave in all loose ends.
- Sew the crocheted flowers onto the dress yoke and the shoes.
- Thread the ribbon through the stitches at the waistline of the dress, tying a bow in the front.
- Gently block all pieces to help the stitches relax and lay flat.
Video tutorial
You’re Done!
Congratulations! You have just created a beautiful and charming crochet baby set. The delicate details and matching pieces make this a truly special handmade gift.
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