Baby Girl Pinafore Dress Crochet Pattern

This baby girl pinafore dress has a fitted waistband, a lacy skirt, a bib and straps with little ruffles. It is made in a soft yarn, with a button loop at the back, and it can be worn alone or over a blouse. The pattern comes in six sizes, from 0-3 months up to 7-8 years.

A 9-page photo pattern for a pinafore dress in six sizes, with ruffle straps and a button back.

What's included

• A 9-page PDF written in US crochet terms (with a UK terms guide)
• Six sizes with color-coded stitch counts: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 2-3 years, 4-6 years and 7-8 years
• A size chart with waist (45 to 64 cm), length (30 to 60 cm) and yarn amounts (400 to 700 m), plus gauge
• Instructions for the waistband, the skirt rounds, the bib, the straps and the ruffles
• Photo steps for each section, including a button loop and finishing
• Skill level: Intermediate

Display and gift ideas

Wear it over a long-sleeve top in winter or a T-shirt in spring. It makes a gorgeous baby shower or birthday gift.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern suits crocheters who are comfortable with half double crochet, double crochet, crossed treble and following multi-size instructions.

Tips for making it

• Follow the colour-coded numbers for your size.
• Check the stitch counts at the end of each round, as the pattern gives them for every size.
• Pin the straps in place before you sew them to the waistband.

Why you'll love this pattern

The finished dress looks like a boutique piece, and the photos make each step easy to follow. The six sizes let you make it as the child grows.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.