Crochet Delicate Lacy Baby Dress and Bow Headband Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Cotton yarn in soft pink
• Crochet hook size US G/4.0 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Elastic band for headband

Gauge:

14 dc stitches x 8 rows = 4 inches

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• sk: skip
• st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions:

Dress:

Yoke:

1. Ch 64, join with sl st to form a loop. Be careful not to twist!
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in each ch around, join with sl st to top of ch-3. (64 dc)
3. Round 2-6: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st to top of ch-3.

Skirt:

7. Round 1: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st. (128 dc)
8. Round 2-15: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st.
9. Round 16 (scallop edge): *5 dc in next st, sk 1 st, sl st in next st*, repeat * to * around, join with sl st.
10. Finish off and weave in ends.

Sleeves:

1. Attach yarn at armhole. Ch 3, dc evenly around armhole, join with sl st.
2. Round 2-8: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st.
3. Round 9 (scallop edge): *5 dc in next st, sk 1 st, sl st in next st*, repeat * to * around, join with sl st.
4. Finish off, weave in ends. Repeat for the second sleeve.

Bow Headband:

1. Ch 41, sc in second ch from hook and across. (40 sc)
2. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc across, turn.
3. Finish off, wrap the rectangle around the elastic band and sew ends together.
4. Wrap a small strand of yarn around the middle to form a bow. Secure and weave in ends.