Crochet Elegant Lacy Baby Dress Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• DK weight yarn in peach (approximately 250g).
• Crochet hook size 3.5mm (E).
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
• Stitch markers.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Instructions:

Bodice:

1. Start with a magic ring. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-2. (12 dc)
2. Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24 dc)
3. Round 3: Ch 2, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*; repeat around. Join with sl st. (36 dc)
4. Round 4: Ch 2, *1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st*; repeat around. Join with sl st. (48 dc)
5. Round 5: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

Sleeves:

1. Reattach yarn next to one shoulder seam, ch 2, work dc evenly around armhole. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
2. Repeat for second sleeve.

Skirt:

1. Join yarn to a lower edge of the bodice, ch 3, dc in each st around the lower edge of bodice. Join with sl st.
2. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *skip 1 st, 3 dc in next st*; repeat around. Join with sl st.
3. Rounds 3-15: Repeat Round 2. Adjust length as desired.
4. Last Round: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

Finishing:

• Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
• Block your dress gently to open up the lace pattern and smooth out the fabric.