Crochet Delightfully Ruffled Baby Bloomers Free Pattern

These sweet baby bloomers are designed for newborns to 3 months and are perfect for keeping your little one stylish and comfortable. The ruffles give an adorable flair that’s sure to be a hit!

Materials:

• Medium worsted weight yarn (approximately 200 yards)
• Size H (5 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

10 double crochets = 4 inches. Adjust hook as needed to obtain gauge.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• sp = space

Instructions:

Main Body:

1. Ch 66 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (66 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 2, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
4. Round 3: Ch 2, dc in each sc and in each ch-2 sp around. Join with sl st.
5. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 1, skip next dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
6. Rounds 5-12: Repeat Rounds 2 through 4 to create the main body pattern.

Ruffle:

1. Round 13: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in each sc and ch-2 sp around. Join with sl st.
2. Round 14: Ch 1, *sc in next dc, ch 6; repeat from * around. Join with sl st.
3. Round 15: Ch 1, *dc in next sc, ch 4; repeat from * around. Join with sl st.

Finishing:

1. Fasten off leaving a long tail. Weave in all ends securely.
2. Optionally, add a decorative bow or flower to the front for additional cuteness!

Congratulations on completing your adorable ruffled baby bloomers! These pieces make great gifts and are sure to be treasured keepsakes.