This Crochet Babydoll Top or Dress pattern is the perfect project for both beginners and experienced crocheters. Whether you're crafting a flattering summer top or a sweet dress, this pattern is adaptable to any size and yarn weight. Featuring a simple construction with a single crochet technique, the pattern offers the flexibility to customize the fit and design.
Crochet Chic Babydoll Top
With a delicate ruffled skirt and adjustable straps, it’s ideal for casual wear or can be dressed up for special occasions. Plus, the versatility in color choices, such as the pink main body and white ruffles in this example, allows for endless creative possibilities.
Materials
- Hook Size: 5 mm
- Yarn: Three balls of pink yarn, one ball of white yarn (each 75g)
Measurements (Size Small):
- Front Panel: 13 in (60 stitches)
- Back Panel: 13 in (60 stitches)
- Total Bust: 26 in
- Strap Length: 6 in (12 in total)
Front and Back Panels
Starting Chain:
- Make a slip knot and chain 60 (13 inches for size small).
- Add one extra chain for turning, totaling 61 chains.
Row 1 (SC):
- Turn and work into the back bumps.
- Skip the first chain (extra one) and make single crochet (SC) into the second chain bump and in every chain across (60 SC stitches).
Rows 2–32 (SC):
- Chain 1 and turn.
- Make SC in the first stitch and across. Repeat for a total of 32 rows.
Finish Panel:
- Fasten off.
Back Panel:
- Repeat the exact steps as the front panel.
Part 2: Straps and Joining Top
Mark Strap Placement:
- On the completed front panel, count and mark the 10th stitch from both the left and right sides.
Strap Foundation:
- Start from the 10th stitch on the right-hand side.
- Make 7 SC for the strap width.
Strap Rows (2–26):
- Chain 1 and turn.
- Make SC across (6 or 7 SC, depending on your foundation). Repeat for 26 rows.
Attach Strap:
- Ensure straps are not twisted and attach the last row to the 10th stitch on the back panel with single crochet.
- Fasten off.
Repeat for Second Strap:
- Repeat steps for the second strap.
Join Sides:
- Fold the top so the right sides face each other and attach the front and back panels down the side edge using single crochet.
Skirt and Ruffles
For Skirt Row 1 (Ruffle Foundation):
- Attach yarn to the bottom edge and chain 2.
- Make 2 double crochet (2 DC) in each stitch around the bottom edge.
- Slip stitch to join.
Skirt Rows 2–10 (Length):
- Turn, chain 2, and make 1 DC in each stitch for 10 rows.
Row 11 (Split for Ruffle):
- Make 1 DC in the front loop only (FLO) of each stitch.
Ruffle 1 (White Yarn):
- Attach white yarn into the exposed back loops.
- Make 3 DC in each back loop around.
- Slip stitch to join.
Skirt Rows (Subsequent):
- Switch back to pink yarn and make 1 DC in each stitch for the desired number of rows before the next ruffle.
Subsequent Ruffles:
- Repeat the ruffle process with white yarn.
Final Touches
Second Ruffle Row (Optional):
- For a taller ruffle, chain 2, turn, and make 1 DC in each stitch.
Ribbon:
- Weave ribbon through the side join section, skipping about six rows on both sides.
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