If you’re a crochet enthusiast with a soft spot for creating charming outfits for little ones, you’re in for a treat! We’ve got an absolutely delightful project for you – a pineapple-inspired baby dress that will have your little darling looking as sweet as can be. This crochet pattern is not only a joy to work on but also results in a stunning and unique garment that’s perfect for any special occasion or a sunny day out. Let’s dive into the details of this irresistibly cute pineapple baby dress crochet pattern!
This crochet pattern is designed for crafting an adorable baby dress suitable for infants aged 12-24 months. The charming Baby Pineapple frock is created with a fresh and modern flair, perfect for the sunny seasons of summer and spring, ensuring your little ones stay stylish and comfortable. On my blog, I’ve shared a plethora of crochet baby patterns, including designs for sandals, booties, slippers, baby frocks, and blankets. These patterns cater to various sizes, from newborns to other age ranges, and are exclusively my own creations.
For crochet enthusiasts, especially beginners eager to embark on homemade projects for babies, this pattern is a great choice. Not only have we provided step-by-step instructions, but we’ve also offered our personal recommendations to facilitate the learning process. The goal is to empower those who want to create beautiful handmade items for infants within the comfort of their homes. Additionally, the versatility of this Baby Crochet dress frock pattern allows for easy adjustments to accommodate different sizes, making it accessible and customizable for everyone.
Materials:
- Light DK Baby Weight Acrylic yarn (3 ply, 16-20 stitches = 4 inches)
- Crochet hook size E/4 or 3.5 mm
- Baby size: 12-24 months
Abbreviations:
- Ch: chain
- Sc: single crochet
- Dc: double crochet
- Sl st: slip stitch
Instructions:
Round 1: Make a chain of 80, then join with a slip stitch to form a circle. Chain 4, skip a chain, 1 dc into the next chain, ch1, skip next chain, repeat around. Join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain. (80 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as a dc), 2 dc into the next ch-space, 1 dc into the next dc st, repeat around. Join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain. (120 stitches)
Ruffle:
Change to color B.
Row 1: Join yarn into the chain-space, ch3, make 3 dc into the same space, make 4 dc into the next chain-space, repeat around the chest. Join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain.
Row 2: Ch3 (counts as the 1st dc), 2 dc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, repeat around the chest. Join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain.
Row 3: Ch3 (counts as the 1st dc), 2 dc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, repeat around the chest. Join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain. Fasten off.
Continue working behind the ruffle from Round 2.
Change back to color A.
Round 8: Join yarn into the 1st st of Round 7, ch3 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dc into the next ch-space, 1 dc into the next dc st, repeat around the chest. Join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain. (180 stitches)
Continue working the pattern as follows:
- Round 9: Ch4, skip next st, 1 dc into the next st, ch1, skip next st, repeat around.
- Round 10: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into the next ch-space, 1 dc into the next dc st, repeat around.
- Round 11-13: Follow the same pattern as Rounds 9 and 10.
Now, divide stitches for sleeves.
Skirt:
Round 1: Ch3, skip 20 chain spaces for the armhole, then make 1 dc into the next dc st, ch2, make Shell (2dc, ch1, 2dc) into the next ch-space, ch2, 2dc into the next ch-space, repeat around. Join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain.
Round 2: Ch3 (counts as the 1st dc), ch2, make Shell into the middle of the next shell, ch2, 1 dc in each next 2 dc sts, repeat around. Join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain.
Continue Rounds 3-17 as per Round 2. Change to color B for Rows 1-4 of the skirt.
Row 5: 1st V-st, ch5, 1 dc into the next dc st, ch2, [1 dc into the 1st dc st of the shell, skip next dc, 1 dc in each next 3 sts of shell, make V-st into the middle of the shell, 1 dc in each next 3 sts, skip next dc, 1 dc into the next dc st of the shell], ch2, 1 dc into the next dc st, ch2, 1 dc into the next dc, repeat around. Join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain.
Row 6: Ch5, 1 dc into the middle of the V-st, ch2, 1 dc into the next dc st, ch2, [1 dc into the next dc st of the shell, skip next 2 sts, make V-st into the middle of the shell, skip next 2 sts, 1 dc into the next dc st of the shell], ch2, 1 dc into the next st of V-st, ch2, 1 dc into the middle of the V-st, ch2, 1 dc into the next dc st, repeat around. Join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain.
Row 7: Ch5, make V-st into the next dc st, ch2, 1 dc into the next dc st, ch2, [1 dc into the 1st dc st of the shell, skip next 2 sts, make V-st into the middle of the shell, skip next 2 sts, 1 dc into the next dc st of the shell], ch2, 1 dc into the next dc st, make V-st into the next dc st, ch2, 1 dc into the next dc st, repeat around. Join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain.
Row 8: Ch5, 1 dc into the next dc st, ch2, 1 dc into the middle of the V-st, ch2, 1 dc into the next dc st, ch2, 1 dc into the next dc st, ch2, [1 dc into the next dc st of the shell, skip next 2 sts, make V-st into the middle of the shell, skip next 2 sts, 1 dc into the next dc st of the shell], ch2, 1 dc into the next dc st, ch2, 1 dc into the middle of the V-st, ch2, 1 dc into the next dc st, repeat around. Join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain. Fasten off.
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Congratulations! You’ve completed the baby dress with a charming ruffle and a beautiful skirt. This adorable creation is perfect for your little one in the 12-24 months size range. Happy crocheting!
