Below is a clear, step-by-step, beginner-friendly guide to making children’s crochet overalls, including measurements, stitch counts, construction method, and customization ideas. This works for toddlers (approx. 2–3 years), but I also explain how to adjust for any size.

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🧵 How to Make Children’s Crochet Overalls (Step-by-Step Guide)

⭐ Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate

⭐ Techniques Used: Foundation chain, single crochet (SC), half double crochet (HDC), double crochet (DC), increasing, decreasing, sewing pieces together.

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📐 1. Measurements (for a toddler size 2–3)

You can adjust using the child’s measurements:

Gauge: 14 HDC = 4 in (10 cm).
(You can use any yarn weight—just match your hook to yarn.)

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🪡 2. Materials

• Yarn: Medium (worsted) weight cotton or cotton blend (approx. 350–450 g)

• Hook: 5.0 mm (H) OR size needed for gauge

• 2–4 buttons (for straps & sides)

• Yarn needle

• Stitch markers

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🧶 3. Construction Overview

You will create:

1. Two leg panels

2. Join legs & work torso upwards

3. Create bib on front

4. Make straps

5. Add edging & buttons

This “panel & join” method is perfect for beginners.

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🪢 4. Pattern Instructions

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A) Make the First Leg

Chain 38 (≈ 11 in width — adjust depending on size).
Join to work in the round.

Round 1: HDC in each chain around. Join.
Rounds 2–16: Repeat HDC around.
(Add more rounds for a longer pant leg.)

Fasten off.

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B) Make the Second Leg

Repeat the same steps but do not fasten off.

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C) Join Legs to Form the Body

After finishing the second leg:

1. Chain 4 (crotch space).

2. Join with slip stitch to the first leg.

3. Mark the joining point.

Now work in the round around both legs:

Round 1: HDC around the second leg, across chain-4, around first leg, across chain-4 again.
Rounds 2–18: HDC around to desired torso height (approx. 6–7 in).

Optional shaping:
Decrease 2 sts at each side every other round for a tapered waist.

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D) Make the Bib (Front Panel)

Mark the center front 22 stitches.

Row 1: Attach yarn & HDC across 22 stitches.
Rows 2–12: HDC back and forth to build height.

To shape the top corners:

Rows 13–16:

• Decrease 1 stitch at each edge every row.

Fasten off.

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E) Make the Back Top (Optional)

For better fit, create a smaller back band:

Mark 18 stitches at center back.

Rows 1–6: HDC back and forth.
Fasten off.

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F) Straps (Make 2)

Chain 36–42 depending on child’s height.

Row 1: HDC in 2nd chain & each across.
Rows 2–4: HDC across.

Fasten off & leave long tail for sewing.

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G) Assembly

1. Sew straps to top back band.

2. Attach buttons to top of bib.

3. Add optional side buttons at waist (makes dressing easier).

4. Add edging:

   • SC around bib and straps for a neat finish.

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🎨 H) Customization Ideas

• Add pockets (simple square made of 12×12 rows SC).

• Use contrasting color for straps or edging.

• Add appliqués:

  • Flowers

  • Animals

  • Stars

  • Initial letters

• Make shortalls by reducing leg rows to ~8 rows.

• Add ribbing at waist using front-post/back-post DC.

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📏 How to Adjust for ANY Size

1. Measure child’s waist → chain enough to match (minus 1 inch for snug fit).

2. Leg length = desired inseam.

3. Torso height = measure from crotch to chest.

4. Bib width = measure across chest (from armpit to armpit).

5. Straps = shoulder-to-waist measurement + 2 in.

If you share the child’s measurements, I can generate a perfect custom pattern.

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🧸 Want a Printable PDF or Diagram?

I can create:

• A PDF-style formatted pattern

• A row-by-row chart

• Stitch diagram (ASCII or drawn)

Watch tutorial: