Easy Crochet Baby Dress Pattern With V Stitch Skirt

This crochet pattern for a baby dress is the perfect continuation from the first part of the tutorial. In this section, you’ll learn how to shape the bodice to fit comfortably, create a lovely waistband with elastic, and craft a beautiful flared skirt using the V-stitch technique.

Crochet Baby Dress

Designed with flexibility in mind, this pattern is adjustable to fit a variety of sizes, ensuring your little one looks adorable in a custom-made dress. The detailed instructions cover all necessary steps, from armhole shaping to adding buttonholes and a charming skirt border. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned crocheter, this pattern is easy to follow and provides the opportunity for personalized touches.

Complete the Bodice/Yoke

Armhole Shaping

Measure your current yoke length to determine if you need to add chains for chest size.
Increase if needed by dividing extra chains for each armhole.
Work the first side by chaining 3 (counts as 1 DC), turn, and work 1 DC in every stitch until you reach the first corner.
For the armholes, chain the necessary amount, skip sleeve stitches, and work 1 DC into the next corner.
Work the back with 1 DC into every stitch until you reach the next corner.
For the second armhole, repeat the process.
Complete Row 11 by working 1 DC to the end.

Joining Row (Close for Skirt)

Chain 3 and slip stitch onto the beginning Chain 3 of Row 11, leaving the back opening for buttons.

First Round

Chain 3 (first DC), turn. Work 1 DC into the first 3 chains of the previous join area.
Continue with 1 DC in every stitch and place 1 DC into the armhole chain space.
Slip stitch onto the beginning Chain 3 to join.

Subsequent Bodice Rows (Row 13 and up)

Slip stitch into the next stitch, chain 3, and turn.
Repeat the pattern with 1 DC into each stitch until the bodice length reaches the desired measurement.
Continue repeating until the desired shoulder-to-waist length is achieved.

Waistband (Single Crochet Over Elastic)

Prepare the elastic to fit the waist (e.g., 19–20 inches).
Chain 1 and turn to work from the outside of the dress, ensuring the elastic is on the inside.
Work 1 SC into every stitch, crocheting over the elastic and pulling it as you go to gather the fabric.
Finish by slip stitching onto the first SC to join the round.

Skirt – Main Body (V-Stitch)

Increase for Flare

Chain 3 (first DC), turn, work 1 DC into the next stitch, and create a V-Stitch (DC, Chain 2, DC) into the next stitch.
Repeat the pattern around, ending with a slip stitch onto the beginning Chain 3.

V-Stitch Pattern

Chain 3, turn, work a V-Stitch into the Chain 2 space from the previous row's V-Stitch, and 1 DC into the DC stitch from the previous row.
Continue repeating this pattern around and slip stitch to join.

Skirt Border (Last Row)

Connect the final color, Chain 3, and work 3 DC into the same V-Stitch space.
Slip stitch onto the next DC stitch and work 4 DC into the next V-Stitch space.
Repeat the pattern around the entire row, finishing with a slip stitch onto the beginning Chain 3. Cut and fasten the yarn.

Back Opening: Button Placket and Buttonholes (using contrast yarn)

Buttonhole Side

Work SC up the side of the back, creating buttonholes by chaining 2 and skipping 2 stitches at the designated points.
Complete the final SC row and fasten off.