{"id":1641,"date":"2025-08-21T08:50:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T08:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=1641"},"modified":"2025-08-21T08:50:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T08:50:37","slug":"how-to-make-pink-crochet-baby-dress-step-by-step-tutorial-part-1-of-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=1641","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Pink Crochet Baby Dress \u2013 Step-by-Step Tutorial (Part 1 of 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sure! Here’s a detailed, step-by-step written tutorial for “How to Make a Pink Crochet Baby Dress \u2013 Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial \u2013 Free Baby Crochet Dress (Part 1 of 2)”<\/strong>. This first part will guide you through making the yoke (top part of the dress)<\/strong>, which includes foundation chains, increasing rounds, and preparing for the skirt.<\/p>\n

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How to Make Pink Crochet Baby Dress \u2013 Step-by-Step Tutorial (Part 1 of 2)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Size: 0\u20136 months | Skill Level: Easy\/Beginner-Friendly<\/h3>\n
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\u2728 Materials Needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Yarn: Soft DK or Light worsted weight yarn in pink (approx. 150g for whole dress)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Hook: 3.5 mm (E\/4) crochet hook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Scissors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Yarn needle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Stitch markers (optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Buttons (2-3 for the back closure)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Measuring tape<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Gauge (Optional but Recommended):<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      20 stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Abbreviations (US Terms):<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Abbreviation<\/th>\nMeaning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      ch<\/td>\nchain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      dc<\/td>\ndouble crochet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      sc<\/td>\nsingle crochet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      sl st<\/td>\nslip stitch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      st(s)<\/td>\nstitch(es)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      sp<\/td>\nspace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      inc<\/td>\nincrease (2 dc in same st)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      PART 1: CROCHET BABY DRESS YOKE<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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      Step 1: Foundation Chain<\/h3>\n
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        Chain 64.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          This will be the base of the yoke (adjust by multiples of 8 if needed).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Step 2: Round 1 \u2013 First Row of Double Crochet<\/h3>\n
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            Start in 3rd chain from the hook.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            1 dc in each ch across<\/strong> (62 dc total)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Ch 2<\/strong>, turn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Step 3: Round 2 \u2013 Creating Increases for Raglan<\/h3>\n
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              Place markers to divide into 4 parts for raglan increases:<\/p>\n

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                10 dc (front) | 1 inc | 10 dc (sleeve) | 1 inc | 20 dc (back) | 1 inc | 10 dc (sleeve) | 1 inc | 10 dc (front)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                Work 1 dc in each st, making 2 dc in stitch at each marked increase point.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                You\u2019ll now have 8 increases total in this row.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Ch 2<\/strong>, turn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Step 4: Repeat Raglan Increases<\/h3>\n
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                  Repeat Step 3<\/strong> for 6\u20138 rows<\/strong>, or until the yoke measures approx. 3.5 to 4.5 inches deep.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Remember: You increase at each of the 4 corners every row (adds 8 stitches per round).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Tip: Try the yoke on a doll or measure the neckline to fit a 0\u20136 month baby: approx. 13\u201314 inches around.<\/em><\/p>\n

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                  Step 5: Divide for Sleeves<\/h3>\n
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                    When yoke is wide enough:<\/p>\n

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                      Front:<\/strong> 20 dc<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Each Sleeve:<\/strong> 20 dc<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Back:<\/strong> 20 dc<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Join front and back<\/strong>, skipping sleeve sections:<\/p>\n

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                        Ch 4 (underarm), skip 20 dc for sleeve<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Dc across front<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Ch 4 (underarm), skip second sleeve<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Dc across back<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Now you\u2019ve formed the bodice opening for the skirt!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                        Step 6: Add Button Loops (Back Opening)<\/h3>\n
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                          At the top back edge, use sc to neaten edges and add small ch loops<\/strong> for buttons on one side (spaced about 1\u201d apart).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Optional: Leave a 2\u20133 stitch gap at center back for overlapping button closure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                          \u2705 End of Part 1!<\/h2>\n

                          You now have a beautifully structured yoke<\/strong> ready for the skirt, which we\u2019ll cover in Part 2<\/strong> \u2014 that includes working the skirt portion, adding edging, and final finishing touches.<\/p>\n

                          Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n