How to Crochet a “Pretty Lace” Baby Dress (0–6 Months Size)

Sure! Crocheting a “Pretty Lace” Baby Dress is a beautiful project, especially for baby showers, gifts, or your own little one. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide for making a crochet lace baby dress, suitable for beginners to intermediates, depending on the lace complexity.

Yarn: Lightweight (Category 3 or Sport/Baby yarn); soft cotton or acrylic blend.
- Approx. 250–300 grams depending on size
Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E) or as recommended by your yarn
Scissors
Yarn needle
Buttons (3–5 small ones)
Stitch markers (optional)

STEP 1: Start with the Yoke (Top Part)

We’ll begin by working in rows or rounds to create the circular yoke.

Foundation Chain:

Chain 60 (or adjust based on pattern gauge and baby’s chest size)

Yoke Setup:

Row 1: Double crochet (DC) in the 4th chain from hook, DC across. (You should have 57 DC)
Row 2–6: Work increases at 4 points (typically front, back, and sleeves) to create a rounded yoke.
- Use stitch markers to mark increase points
- For example: DC to marker, (DC, ch 1, DC) in marked stitch, continue

STEP 2: Create Armholes

After reaching your desired yoke depth (usually around 4–5”), divide stitches:
- Join front and back with chains under each arm to create armholes.
- Skip sleeve stitches.

Example:

Join 20 front stitches, chain 5, skip 10 sleeve stitches, join 20 back stitches, chain 5, skip 10 sleeve stitches. Continue in the round.

STEP 3: Crochet the Skirt (Lace Design)

Here’s where the “Pretty Lace” pattern shines.

Lacy Shell Pattern (Example):

Round 1: SC around
Round 2: (SC, skip 2 stitches, 5 DC in next stitch, skip 2 stitches) repeat around
Round 3: (SC in center DC of shell, 5 DC in SC) repeat around