Mint green lacy baby dress with pineapple lace tiers

A top-down baby dress, mint and sage, E-4 and F-5 hooks, about 4 to 6 hours.

Mint green lacy baby dress with pineapple lace tiers
Mint green lacy baby dress with pineapple lace tiers
  • LevelIntermediate
  • Time4-6 hours
  • Hook3.5 mm
  • YarnDK

About This Pattern

This little dress starts at the neckline and grows downward. The bodice works up fast in mint single crochet. The skirt slows things down with three lacy pineapple tiers in sage. It needs a quiet stretch for the raglan shaping. Then calmer stretches for the lace. A ribbon channel, a button back, two daisy appliques finish it. It sits well across several evenings, not one sitting.

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Abbreviations

ch (chain)
Yarn over, pull through loop on hook. This creates your foundation and is used throughout for spacing.
sl st (slip stitch)
Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both loops at once. Used for joining rounds.
sc (single crochet)
Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops.
hdc (half double crochet)
Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop (3 loops), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
dc (double crochet)
Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop (3 loops), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops.
tr (treble crochet)
Yarn over twice, insert hook, pull up a loop (4 loops), then yarn over and pull through 2 loops three times.
st(s)
stitch(es)
sp(s)
space(s)
ch-sp
chain space
sk
skip
rep
repeat
pm
place marker
sm
slip marker
inc
increase (2 sc in one stitch)
beg
beginning
rem
remaining
RS
right side
WS
wrong side
cont
continue
approx
approximately
rnd(s)
round(s)
t-ch
turning chain
yo
yarn over
join
join with a slip stitch to the first stitch of the round unless otherwise noted

Mint green lacy baby dress with pineapple lace tiers

Section 1: Yoke (worked flat in rows, Color A, E-4 hook)

The yoke is worked from the neckline down. You’ll work flat to allow for the back opening, then join into rounds at the lower bodice.

Foundation Chain: With Color A and E-4 hook, ch 62.

  1. Round 1(WS): Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (61 sc) This chain forms the neckline. The 61 stitches will be divided as follows: 10 sts for left back, 13 sts for left sleeve, 15 sts for front, 13 sts for right sleeve, 10 sts for right back.Place markers at the following positions: after st 10 (left back/sleeve divide), after st 23 (left sleeve/front divide), after st 38 (front/right sleeve divide), after st 51 (right sleeve/right back divide). The remaining 10 stitches are the right back.
  2. Round 2RS, Increase Row Ch 1, turn. Sc in first st, sc in each st to 1 st before first marker, (sc, ch 1, sc) in st before marker, sm, (sc, ch 1, sc) in st after marker, sc across to 1 st before next marker, (sc, ch 1, sc) in st before marker, sm, (sc, ch 1, sc) in st after marker, repeat for all 4 markers in this manner, sc to end. Turn. (69 sts)A note on the raglan increases: On every RS row, work (sc, ch 1, sc) at each of the 4 raglan points. On WS rows, sc across treating ch-1 spaces as stitches. This adds 8 stitches every 2 rows.
  3. Round 3(WS): Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st and each ch-1 sp across. Turn. (69 sc)
  4. Round 4RS Increase Row Repeat Row 2 increase method. (77 sts)
  5. Round 5(WS): Sc across. (77 sc)
  6. Round 6RS Increase Row Repeat Row 2 increase method. (85 sts)
  7. Round 7(WS): Sc across. (85 sc)
  8. Round 8RS Increase Row Repeat Row 2 increase method. (93 sts)
  9. Round 9(WS): Sc across. (93 sc)
  10. Round 10RS Increase Row Repeat Row 2 increase method. (101 sts)
  11. Round 11(WS): Sc across. (101 sc)
  12. Round 12RS Increase Row Repeat Row 2 increase method. (109 sts)
  13. Round 13(WS): Sc across. (109 sc)
  14. Round 14RS Increase Row Repeat Row 2 increase method. (117 sts)
  15. Round 15(WS): Sc across. (117 sc)
  16. Round 16RS Increase Row Repeat Row 2 increase method. (125 sts)
  17. Round 17(WS): Sc across. (125 sc) After Row 17, stitch distribution is approximately: 18 sts each back panel, 25 sts each sleeve, 39 sts front panel.Checkpoint: After completing Row 17, the yoke should measure approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) from the foundation chain edge to the working edge.

Section 5: Flutter Sleeves (worked in the round, Color A, E-4 hook)

Return held sleeve stitches to hook (25 sts).

  1. Round 1Join Color A with sc at the center underarm chain. Pick up 1 sc in each of 3 underarm ch, sc in each of 25 held sleeve sts, 1 sc in each remaining underarm ch. Join. (28 sc)
  2. Round 2Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (28 sc)
  3. Round 3Flutter Sleeve Edging Ch 1, sc in first st, sk 1 st, 5 dc in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st, (sk 1 st, 5 dc in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st) around, ending sk 1, 5 dc in next, sk 1, join to first sc. (7 shells)Fasten off. Repeat for second sleeve.(7)

Section 6: Neckline Edging (Color A, E-4 hook)

Join Color A at top right back corner of neckline opening.

  1. Round 1Ch 1, sc evenly along the right back edge (approximately 17 sc), sc across the 61 neckline foundation chain edge sts, sc evenly down the left back edge (17 sc). Do not join; turn. (95 sc approximately)(95)
  2. Round 2Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Button loops (worked on right back edge): Rejoin yarn at bottom right back edge. Sc 5 sts up the edge, ch 3, sk 2 sts, sc next 5 sts, ch 3, sk 2, sc next 5 sts, ch 3, sk 2, sc to top. Fasten off.Sew 3 buttons on the left back edge corresponding to the button loops.

Section 10: Headband (Color B, E-4 hook)

Foundation: With Color B and E-4 hook, ch 67. Join to first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist.

  1. Round 1Ch 1, sc in each ch around, join. (66 sc) Continue with additional rounds of sc to desired width, then add a shell edging if desired. Attach the smaller daisy applique to one side.

Daisy Applique (make 2, worked in white)

Using E-4 hook and white yarn: Magic ring, ch 1, work 10 sc into ring, join to first sc. (10 sc)

  1. Round 2(Ch 4, sl st into second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st into next sc of round 1) 10 times. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.Attach a small yellow button or work a French knot in yellow yarn at the center.

Section 8: Skirt Tier 2 (Color B, F-5 hook)

Attach Color B to the bottom scallop edge of Tier 1.

Tier 2, Round 1 (Pickup and Increase): Ch 1, sc evenly into the scallop points of Tier 1, increasing to 144 sts total. Work (sc, sc, 2sc) around. (144 sc)

Tier 2, Rounds 2 through 6: Repeat the Pineapple Fan Stitch rounds as for Tier 1 but working over 144 sts (12 fan repeats).

  1. Round 2(sc, ch 5, sk 5, sc, ch 5, sk 5) around. (24 ch-5 arches, 24 sc)
  2. Round 3(7 dc into ch-5 arch, sc into next ch-5 arch) around. (12 fans of 7 dc + 12 sc anchor)
  3. Round 4Sc/ch-3 mesh over each fan as in Tier 1 Round 4. (48 ch-3 sps)
  4. Round 5(3 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 1) around. (48 groups of 3 dc = 144 dc + 48 ch-1 sps)
  5. Round 6(Scallop Edge): Sc/ch-3 scallop edge as in Tier 1 Round 6. Fasten off. Tier 2 height: approximately 2.5 inches (6.4 cm).

Section 9: Skirt Tier 3 (Color B, F-5 hook)

Attach Color B to bottom scallop edge of Tier 2.

Tier 3, Round 1 (Pickup and Increase): Sc into scallop points increasing to 180 sts total. Work (sc in each of 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (180 sc)

Tier 3, Rounds 2 through 6: Repeat the Pineapple Fan Stitch rounds working over 180 sts (15 fan repeats).

  1. Round 2(sc, ch 5, sk 5, sc, ch 5, sk 5) around for 15 pair-repeats. (30 ch-5 arches, 30 sc)
  2. Round 3(7 dc into ch-5 arch, sc into next ch-5 arch) around. (15 fans of 7 dc + 15 sc)
  3. Round 4Sc/ch-3 mesh over each fan. (60 ch-3 sps)
  4. Round 5(3 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 1) around. (60 groups of 3 dc = 180 dc + 60 ch-1 sps)
  5. Round 6(Scallop Edge): Sc/ch-3 scallop edge. Fasten off. Tier 3 height: approximately 2.5 inches (6.4 cm).

Total skirt length (Tiers 1 + 2 + 3): approximately 7.5 inches (19 cm).

Checkpoint: After all three tiers, total dress length from shoulder should be approximately 13.5 to 14 inches (34 to 35.5 cm).

Section 3: Lower Bodice (worked in rounds, Color A, E-4 hook)

  1. Round 20through 25: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (81 sc) Checkpoint: After Round 25, the lower bodice below the yoke join should measure approximately 2 to 2.25 inches (5 to 5.7 cm).

Section 4: Waist Ribbon Channel (Color A, E-4 hook)

  1. Round 26Ribbon Channel Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), sk 1 st, dc in next st, (ch 1, sk 1, dc in next) 38 times, ch 1, sk 2, dc in next, ch 1, join to third ch of beg ch-4. (81 sts equivalent)(81)
  2. Round 27Ch 1, sc in each dc and each ch-1 sp around, join. (81 sc) Checkpoint: After Round 27, weave the ribbon through the ch-1 spaces of Round 26. Leave tails at the back opening. Tie in a bow at the front center. Sew the daisy applique over the bow.

Section 7: Skirt Tier 1 (Color B, F-5 hook)

  1. Round 1Attach Color B with a standing sc to the first stitch of Round 27 (waist).
  2. Round 2Tier 1, Round 1 (Increase Round): Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) around, join. (108 sc)
  3. Round 3Tier 1, Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 5, sk 5 sts, sc in next st, ch 5, sk 5 sts, sc in next st) around working last sc into base of beg ch-1, join. (18 ch-5 arches)
  4. Round 4Tier 1, Round 3: Sl st into first ch-5 arch, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 6 more dc into same arch (7 dc total in this arch), sc into next ch-5 arch, (7 dc into next ch-5 arch, sc into next ch-5 arch) around, join to top of beg ch-3. (9 fans)(7)
  5. Round 5Tier 1, Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, (sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3) 3 times over first fan, sk sc anchor, (sc in first dc of next fan, ch 3, sk 1, sc in next, ch 3, sk 1, sc in next, ch 3, sk 1, sc in next, ch 3, sk sc anchor) around, join. (36 ch-3 sps, 36 sc)(36)
  6. Round 6Tier 1, Round 5: Sl st to first ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1) around, join to top of beg ch-3. (36 groups of 3 dc + 36 ch-1 sps)(3)
  7. Round 7Tier 1, Round 6 (Scallop Edge): Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 3, sk 2 dc, sc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp) around, adjusting as needed to end at join, join to first sc. Fasten off.(2)

Tier 1 height: approximately 2.5 inches (6.4 cm).

Before the first stitch

  1. Swatch the bodice first. Match 20 stitches and 22 rounds to 4 inches with the E-4 hook.
  2. Set out 6 to 8 stitch markers before you start row 2 of the yoke.
  3. Confirm your yarn amounts: 200 yards Color A, 280 yards Color B.

Minutes per piece

  • Yoke and flutter sleeves about 2 hours, because the raglan shaping runs across 17 rows
  • Skirt tiers, ribbon channel, and finishing about 2 to 3 hours, because three lace tiers are worked and attached separately

Other yarns that work

  • Mercerized cotton, DK weight Crisp stitch definition for the lace tiers; same E-4 and F-5 hooks work well.
  • Cotton-bamboo blend, DK weight Softer drape against baby skin; may need a slightly smaller hook to hit bodice gauge.

Where it ends up

  • A special outfit for a baby's first photos, paired with the matching headband.
  • A gift for a new baby, ready to wear by three months.
  • A keepsake piece, folded away for a future child.

Joining up

  1. Step 1 Weave in all ends securely. Block the skirt tiers gently to open up the lace pattern. Thread the satin ribbon through the waist channel and tie in a bow at center front. Sew the daisy applique over the ribbon bow. Sew buttons to correspond with the button loops on the back opening.
  2. Step 2 Give everything a gentle steam or wet block to help the lace tiers drape beautifully.

Small notes

  • Place all 4 yoke markers before row 2 begins. The raglan increases depend on their position at every divide.
  • Pick a smooth yarn without strong halo. A fuzzy yarn will blur the pineapple fan lace in the skirt.

Little questions

  • Can I use a different DK yarn than the ones listed?

    Yes, any DK weight yarn that meets the listed gauge will work. Choose cotton or a cotton blend for washability. Avoid a yarn with strong halo, since it hides the lace pattern.

  • Why does this pattern use two different hook sizes?

    The E-4 hook keeps the bodice and headband fitted and firm. The F-5 hook loosens the skirt tiers so the pineapple lace drapes properly.

  • How do I keep track of the yoke markers during the increase rows?

    Place all 4 markers right after row 1, before starting row 2. Move each marker up as you repeat the raglan increase pattern in later rows.

  • What size baby does this dress fit?

    It is sized for 3 to 6 months. Chest circumference comes to 17 inches, with a dress length of 14 inches from shoulder to hem.

Original pattern: https://crochr.com/mint-green-lacy-baby-dress-free-crochet-pattern/

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