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Baby Girls Ruffle Dress Pattern

Baby Girls Ruffle Dress Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Playful Twist

Fun patterns meet timeless design in pieces that express personality while remaining wonderfully wearable.

About This Baby Girls Ruffle Dress Pattern

This charming crochet pattern guides you through creating a vintage-inspired dress featuring a textured bib and whimsical ruffled straps. Designed to be versatile, it works beautifully in cool cottons for summer or layered over long sleeves for cooler months. The detailed instructions cover a wide range of sizes, ensuring a perfect fit for little ones from birth to 8 years old.

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Whether you are making a christening gown or a playdate outfit, this pattern offers a satisfying balance of simple stitches and engaging texture.

Why You'll Love This Baby Girls Ruffle Dress Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because of the Crossed Treble stitch detail on the bodice—it looks so intricate but is actually quite fun to master. The versatility of the skirt length means you can customize it exactly to your taste, whether you want a cute tunic or a full princess dress. Plus, the ruffled straps add that perfect finishing touch that makes handmade garments so special!

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Switch Things Up

I love how customizable this pattern is! You can easily switch things up by using a contrasting color for the ruffles or the edging to make the texture pop even more. If you prefer a simpler look, you can opt for the plain Double Crochet skirt instead of the detailed stitch, which also makes the dress work up a bit faster.

For a winter version, try using a warm merino wool blend instead of cotton and layer it over a long-sleeved bodysuit. You can also play around with the buttons—using vintage wooden buttons or cute flower-shaped ones can completely change the vibe of the finished dress!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Confusing the button loop chain with a stitch; always skip the Ch3 loop at the end of rows. ✗ Not checking gauge for the waistband; if it is too loose or tight, the dress won't fit the torso correctly. ✗ Placing the strap frills on the wrong side; ensure you are working on the right side so the texture pops correctly. ✗ Forgetting to switch hook sizes; remember to switch to the 4.0mm hook when starting the skirt section.

Baby Girls Ruffle Dress Pattern

Create a timeless keepsake with this adorable Baby Girls Ruffle Dress crochet pattern. Featuring a lovely textured bodice, a flowing skirt, and charming ruffled straps, this design is perfect for special occasions or sunny days out. The pattern covers sizes from newborn to 8 years, making it ideal for matching sister outfits.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Girls Ruffle Dress Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK weight yarn (3 weight), samples made using Paintbox Cotton DK and Drops Muskat Cotton
  • 02
    Sizes 0-3 months: 400m
  • 03
    Sizes 3-6 months: 430m
  • 04
    Sizes 6-12 months: 500m
  • 05
    Sizes 2-3 years: 560m
  • 06
    Sizes 4-6 years: 620m
  • 07
    Sizes 7-8 years: 700m

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3.50 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    4.00 mm crochet hook
  • 03
    Yarn needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Buttons

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— Waistband :

Info :

Using the 3.5mm hook, start with a chain of 81, (85, 89, 97, 105, 113).

Row 1 (RS) :

HDC into 2nd chain from the hook, HDC in each stitch along chain. (80, 84, 88, 96, 104, 112) sts. Chain 3 and turn. The Ch3 at the end of the round is creating the button loop and does not count as a stitch.

Row 2 (WS) :

*HDC, SC. Repeat from * until the end of the round. Chain 1 and turn. (80, 84, 88, 96, 104, 112) sts. The chain 1 does not count as a stitch.

Row 3 :

*HDC, SC. Repeat from * until the end of the round. Be careful not to work into the Ch 3 we have created for our button loop. Chain 3 and turn. (2nd button loop created) (80, 84, 88, 96, 104, 112) sts.

Row 4 :

*HDC, SC. Repeat from * until the end of the round. Chain 1 and turn. (80, 84, 88, 96, 104, 112) sts.

Row 5 (Sizes 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 only) :

HDC each stitch until the end of the round. (80, 84, 88) sts. Join with a Sl St to the top of the first HDC. Ch1 and turn. Follow instructions for Round 1 of skirt.

Row 5 (Sizes 2-3, 4-6, 7-8 only) :

*HDC, SC. Repeat from * until the end of the round. Be careful not to work into the Ch 3 we have created for our button loop. Chain 3 and turn. (3rd button loop created) (96, 104, 112) sts.

Row 6 (Sizes 2-3, 4-6, 7-8 only) :

*HDC, SC. Repeat from * until the end of the round. Chain 1 and turn. (96, 104, 112) sts.

Row 7 (Sizes 2-3, 4-6, 7-8 only) :

HDC each stitch until the end of the round. (96, 104, 112) sts. Join with a Sl St to the top of the first HDC. Ch1 and turn. Follow instructions for Round 1 of skirt.

— Skirt :

Info :

Switch your hook to a 4mm. (we will complete the remainder of the dress using the 4mm hook)

Round 1 (Sizes 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 2-3, 7-8 only) :

Work 4HDC into the first stitch. *Skip a stitch, work 4HDC into the same stitch. Repeat from * until you have 3 sts remaining. Skip the first stitch, work 5HDC 4HDC 3HDC 1HDC 4HDC into the next stitch. Skip the last stitch. Join with a Sl St to the top of the first HDC. Ch1 long/loosely and turn. (161, 168, 175, 189, 224 sts).

Round 1 (Size 4-6 only) :

Work 5HDC into the first stitch. *Skip a stitch, work 4HDC into the same stitch. Repeat from * until you have 3 sts remaining. Skip the first stitch, work 5HDC into the next stitch. Skip the last stitch. Join with a Sl St to the top of the first HDC. Ch1 long/loosely and turn. 210 sts.

Info :

The remainder of the skirt can be worked in two ways: DC rounds or Detailed Stitch.

Option 1: DC Skirt :

Work DC rounds until you have the desired length. If you wish to add rounds of detail then finish a DC round on the wrong side. Start the detail on the right side.

DC Round :

Work a DC into each stitch, join with a Sl St to the top of the first DC. Ch1 long/loosely and turn. (161, 168, 175, 189, 210, 224) sts.

Option 2: Detailed Skirt :

Start with Detail Round 1. For reference the detail rounds (1 and 2) measure approx. 2cm in height.

Detail Round 1 :

Work a DC into the first stitch. (This is the first full stitch, not the base of the chain). Skip 2 sts and work a TR into each of the next 2 sts. Now go back and work a TR into the first skipped stitch. Work a TR into the second skipped stitch. (This is a CRTR - Crossed Treble). After completing your first CRTR work *DC 3, CRTR. Repeat from * until you have 2 sts remaining. Work a DC into each of these stitches. join with a Sl St to the top of the first DC. Ch1 and turn. (161, 168, 175, 189, 210, 224) sts.

Detail Round 2 :

Work a HDC into each stitch, Ch1 long/loosely and turn. (161, 168, 175, 189, 210, 224) sts.

Info :

Repeat rounds 1 and 2 to desired length.

Final Row :

Work a round of HDC on the right side of the skirt to finish/neaten the bottom hem. Fasten off.

— Front Bib :

Info :

Lay the dress flat with the front facing. Mark out 26, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, sts across the top of the waistband ensuring you have these central. You will have 27, 29, 29, 31, 33, 35, sts on each side between the marked stitch and the end of the waist band.

Row 1 (0-3 and 3-6 months only) :

With the front of the dress facing you, attach yarn to the stitch marked on the right. Ch1 and DC into this stitch. Work a *CRTR. DC 3. CRTR. DC 2. CRTR. DC 3. CRTR and then work a DC into the last stitch. Ch1 and turn. (26, 26 sts).

Row 1 (6-12 months only) :

With the front of the dress facing you, attach yarn to the stitch marked on the right. Ch1 and DC into this stitch. Work a *CRTR. DC 2. CRTR. DC 2. CRTR. DC 2. CRTR. DC 2. CRTR and then work a DC into the last stitch. Ch1 and turn. (30 sts).

Row 1 (2-3 years only) :

With the front of the dress facing you, attach yarn to the stitch marked on the right. Ch1 and DC into this stitch. Work a *CRTR. DC 3. CRTR. DC 3. CRTR. DC 3. CRTR. DC 3. CRTR and then work a DC into the last stitch. Ch1 and turn. (34 sts).

Row 1 (4-6 years only) :

With the front of the dress facing you, attach yarn to the stitch marked on the right. Ch1 and DC into this stitch. Work a *CRTR. DC 2. CRTR. DC 3. CRTR. DC 2. CRTR. DC 3. CRTR. DC 2. CRTR. and then work a DC into the last stitch. Ch1 and turn. (38 sts).

Row 1 (7-8 years only) :

With the front of the dress facing you, attach yarn to the stitch marked on the right. Ch1 and DC into this stitch. Work a *CRTR. DC 2. CRTR. DC 3. CRTR. DC 2. CRTR. DC 3. CRTR. DC 2. CRTR. and then work a DC into the last stitch. Ch1 and turn. (42 sts).

Row 2 (All sizes) :

HDC into each stitch. Ch1 long/loosely and turn. (26, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42 sts).

Row 3 :

DC into the first stitch and then repeat from * in Row 1 for the size you are making. (26, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42 sts).

Row 4 :

HDC into each stitch. Ch1 long/loosely and turn. (26, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42 sts).

Info :

Repeat rows 3 and 4: 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 6 times. At the end of the last HDC row Ch1 long/loosely and turn.

— Straps :

Row 1 :

DC into the first stitch. CRTR. DC. Ch1 and turn. (6 sts).

Row 2 :

HDC in each of the 6 sts, Ch1 long/loosely and turn.

Info :

Continue to complete rows 1 and 2 until your strap (as worn) sits approx. 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7 cms above the bib and meets the waistband.

Extension :

Now work another 4 rows of HDC. These HDC rows will sit and be attached behind the waistband.

Second Strap :

With the RS facing you, count in 6sts from the left side of the bib, and attach yarn. Ch 1 and repeat process as we did for the 1st strap. Ensure you complete the same number of rows on this strap. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Edging :

Infos :

Leaving a long tail, Ch4. (This creates our last button loop) With the RS facing insert hook and join yarn to the first stitch on the top of the waistband with a Sl St. Ch1 and SC into this stitch. Continue to work a SC into each stitch. Continue to work a SC into each stitch all around the edge of the top section of the dress. When working up the side of the bib and straps work 2 SC into the end of each DC row and work a SC into the end of each HDC row. When working around the corners at the end of the straps, work 3 SC into each of the corner stitches. Finish the edging row at the opposite end of the waistband. Fasten off.

— Strap Frills :

Preparation :

Pin straps near to the back opening. Place a marker into the side of the 4th stitch above the waistband. Place a marker into the side of the row just below the top of the bib. Repeat on the back side of strap. You will have 4 markers in each strap.

Row 1 :

Leaving a long tail, attach yarn, Ch1 and SC into the marked stitch. Now working into the FL (Front Loop Only) of each stitch, work 2xHDC into each stitch until you reach the first marker. Remove marker and work 3xHDC into this stitch and each stitch until you reach the next marker. Remove marker and work 3xHDC into this stitch. Now work 2xHDC into each stitch until you reach your last marker. Remove marker and work a SC into this last stitch. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 2 :

Work a DC into the first stitch followed by a SC into the next stitch. Continue to work a DC and then a SC alternately along the row. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 3 :

Work a SC into the first 3 sts. Work a HDC into each of the next 3 sts. Work a DC into each stitch until you have 6sts remaining. Work a HDC into the first 3 sts and then work a SC into the last 3 sts. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 4 :

Work a SC into the first stitch followed by a DC into the next stitch. Continue to work a SC and then a DC alternately along the row. Fasten off.

— Assembly :

Step 1 :

Count 3 stitches from the end of the frill and using a yarn needle attach end of frill to the side of the strap. Secure the frill end onto the strap by working into the side of the 3 stitches. Repeat for all ends.

Step 2 :

Attach the final button loop to the side of the waistband. Use the tail at the end of the chain 4 to attach.

Step 3 :

Sew straps carefully to the back of the dress. Pin securely in place and then turn the dress inside out. Sew down the edge of the strap, across the bottom, opposite edge and along the top to ensure that they are secure.

Step 4 :

Weave in all your ends and sew on buttons.

Assembly Instructions

  • Secure the frill ends to the straps by counting 3 stitches from the end and sewing them to the side of the strap.
  • Attach the final button loop (created by the Ch4 in the edging section) to the side of the waistband.
  • Pin the straps securely to the back of the waistband, ensuring they are not twisted.
  • Turn the dress inside out and sew the straps securely by stitching around all edges (top, bottom, and sides) of the strap end.
  • Sew buttons onto the waistband corresponding to the button loops.

Important Notes

  • 💡The Ch3 at the end of the waistband rows creates the button loop and does not count as a stitch
  • 💡The pattern is written using US crochet terms; refer to the provided table for UK conversions
  • 💡Length measurements are guides and can be adjusted by adding or removing rows/rounds
  • 💡When working the Crossed Treble (CRTR), the 3rd and 4th trebles should sit in front of the 1st and 2nd trebles
  • 💡Ensure you switch to the 4.0mm hook when starting the skirt section

This Baby Girls Ruffle Dress is a labor of love that results in a stunning heirloom piece. With its delicate ruffles and textured bodice, it captures the sweetness of childhood perfectly. 🌸 Get your hooks ready for a project that is as fun to make as it is to gift! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What yarn should I use for this dress?

The pattern recommends a DK weight yarn (Weight 3). Samples were made using Paintbox Cotton DK and Drops Muskat Cotton, which offer great stitch definition and drape.

Can I adjust the length of the dress?

Yes! The pattern allows you to customize the length by simply working more or fewer rounds on the skirt section before adding the hem.

How do I make the Crossed Treble (CRTR) stitch?

Skip 2 stitches, work a Treble Crochet into the next 2 stitches, then go back and work a Treble Crochet into the first skipped stitch and then the second skipped stitch.

What size hook do I need?

You will need a 3.5mm hook for the waistband and bodice, and a 4.0mm hook for the skirt section.