Lace Baby Dress and Booties Crochet Pattern

Why you'll love it

A top-down yoke means very little sewing and an easy fit check as you go.
Two fan lace tiers give the skirt a full, twirly shape.
Sage green picot edges and leaf vines add a fresh, garden-inspired touch.
Matching booties make it a complete gift set.
Breathable cotton is soft and practical for baby skin.

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Last updated November 6, 2026

Materials needed

Tools

4.0 mm (US G-6) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
1 yd (91 cm) of cream satin ribbon, 1 in (2.5 cm) wide
One 12 mm button for the back and two 10 mm buttons for the booties
Sewing needle and thread

Gauge & finished measurements

Gauge: 18 dc and 10 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in DK cotton with a 4.0 mm hook. Size depends on gauge: check it with a swatch before starting the yoke.

The pattern

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Yoke

Foundation and Row 1: With cream, ch 57. Dc in the 4th ch from the hook (the skipped chains count as a dc) and in each ch across. (55 dc)
Rows 2-3: Row 2: ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in the next 3 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch, [dc in the next 4 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch] 10 times (66). Row 3: ch 3, turn, dc in each stitch across (66). (66 dc in each row)
Rows 4-5: Row 4: ch 3, turn, dc in the next 4 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch, [dc in the next 5 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch] 10 times (77). Row 5: ch 3, turn, dc across (77). (77 dc in each row)
Rows 6-7: Row 6: ch 3, turn, dc in the next 5 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch, [dc in the next 6 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch] 10 times (88). Row 7: ch 3, turn, dc across (88). (88 dc in each row)
Rows 8-9: Row 8: ch 3, turn, dc in the next 6 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch, [dc in the next 7 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch] 10 times (99). Row 9: ch 3, turn, dc across (99). (99 dc in each row)
Row 10 (split): Ch 3, turn, dc in the next 15 stitches (left back). Ch 12, skip the next 18 stitches (armhole). Dc in the next 31 stitches (front). Ch 12, skip the next 18 stitches (armhole). Dc in the last 16 stitches (right back). (63 dc + 24 underarm ch)

Bodice and Waist

Round 11: Ch 3 (counts as dc), do not turn. Dc in each dc and each underarm ch around. Join with sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3, closing the bodice into a round below the back opening. (87 dc)
Rounds 12-14: Ch 3, dc in each stitch around, join. Repeat for 3 rounds. (87 dc in each round)
Round 15 (eyelets): Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), skip the next stitch, dc in the next stitch. *Ch 1, skip the next stitch, dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around, join with sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-4. (44 dc + 43 ch-1 spaces)

Main Skirt

Round 16: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Working in each dc and each ch-1 space, dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch, [dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch] around. Join. (116 dc)
Round 17: Ch 3. Working in BLO, 2 dc in the next stitch, [dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch] around. Join. The front loops of Round 16 stay free for the overlay tier. (174 dc)
Round 18 (fans): Ch 1. *Sc in the next stitch, skip 2, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next stitch, skip 2; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first sc. (29 fans + 29 sc)
Rounds 19-31: Sl st into the center (2nd) ch-1 space of the first fan. Ch 1, sc in the same space. *(Dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next sc, sc in the center space of the next fan; repeat from * around, ending with a fan in the last sc. Join. Repeat for 13 rounds. (29 fans + 29 sc in each round)
Round 32 (green edge): Join green in any sc. Ch 1. *Sc in the sc, then in the next fan: sc in the dc, 2 sc in the ch-1 space, sc in the dc, 2 sc in the space, sc in the dc, 2 sc in the space, sc in the dc; repeat from * around. Join. (319 sc (11 per fan))
Round 33 (picots): Ch 1. *Sc in the next 5 stitches, ch 3, sl st in the 3rd ch from the hook (picot), sc in the next 6 stitches; repeat from * around. Join and fasten off. (319 sc + 29 picots)

Overlay Tier and Sleeves

Overlay Round 1: Hold the dress upside down. Join cream in any free front loop of Round 16. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in the next front loop, [dc in the next front loop, 2 dc in the next front loop] around. Join. (174 dc)
Overlay Rounds 2-7: Round 2: work as Main Skirt Round 18. Rounds 3-7: work as Main Skirt Rounds 19-31. (29 fans + 29 sc in each round)
Overlay Rounds 8-9: Round 8: work as Main Skirt Round 32 in green. Round 9: work as Main Skirt Round 33. Fasten off. (319 sc + 29 picots)
Sleeve ruffle Row 1 (each armhole): Join cream in the first of the 18 skipped yoke stitches. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in the same stitch, then 2 dc in each of the remaining 17 yoke stitches. (36 dc)
Sleeve ruffle Row 2: Ch 1, turn. *Sc in the next stitch, skip 2, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in the next stitch, skip 2; repeat from * 5 more times. (6 fans + 6 sc)
Sleeve ruffle Row 3: Change to green. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc, and in each fan work sc in each dc and 2 sc in each ch-1 space. Fasten off. With cream, sc in each underarm ch to neaten the underarm. (66 sc)

Neckline, Leaves and Booties

Neckline and back opening: Join cream at the bottom of the back opening. Sc evenly up the right edge (2 sc around each row end), ch 5 at the top for a button loop, sc in each free loop of the foundation chain around the neckline, then sc evenly down the left edge. Fasten off and sew the 12 mm button opposite the loop. (1 edging round + button loop)
Leaf (make 44): With green, ch 7. Sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, 3 sc in the last ch. Along the other side: hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Ch 2 and sl st in the same ch. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (13 stitches + ch-2 tip)
Vines: With green, ch 33 for the bodice and ch 116 for the skirt. Sl st in the back bump of the 2nd ch and each ch across each one. (32 and 115 sl st)
Bootie sole (make 2): With green, ch 13. Round 1: sc in the 2nd ch, sc in the next 10 ch, 3 sc in the last ch; along the other side, sc in the next 10 ch, 2 sc in the last ch (26). Round 2: 2 sc in the next, sc 10, 2 sc in each of the next 3, sc 10, 2 sc in each of the next 2 (32). Round 3: sc, 2 sc in next, sc 10, [sc, 2 sc in next] 3 times, sc 10, [sc, 2 sc in next] 2 times (38). (38 sc after Round 3)
Bootie upper: Change to cream. Round 4: in BLO, sc in each stitch (38). Rounds 5-7: sc (38). Round 8: sc in the next 12, dec 7 times, sc in the last 12 (31). Round 9: sc in the next 12, dec 3 times, sc in the last 13 (28). Round 10: sc (28). Strap: ch 14 from one side, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch back, and sew the end to the bootie, adding a button. (28 sc after Round 10)

Abbreviations

This pattern is written in US terms. Your current view: US.

US	UK	Meaning
ch	ch	chain · how to
sl st	ss	slip stitch · how to
sc	dc	single crochet (UK double crochet) · how to
hdc	htr	half double crochet (UK half treble) · how to
dc	tr	double crochet (UK treble) · how to
dec	dec	decrease: work 2 stitches together (invisible decrease in amigurumi)
BLO	BLO	back loop only
st(s)	st(s)	stitch(es)

Assembly

1
Weave in all ends and lightly block the dress, spreading the fans and picots evenly.
2
Bodice vine: sew the 32-stitch vine across the front yoke in a gentle wave at about Row 7, and sew 10 leaves along it in pairs.
3
Skirt vine: sew the 115-stitch vine around the top of the overlay tier, just below the waist, and sew 24 leaves along it.
4
Sleeves: sew 3 leaves onto each sleeve ruffle near the shoulder.
5
Ribbon: thread the satin ribbon through the waist eyelets and tie a bow at the front. Tack the bow so it cannot be pulled off.
6
Booties: sew 2 leaves to the toe of each bootie and sew the strap buttons on securely.

Important notes

Tip: This is an original pattern inspired by the photo. Hidden details are interpreted from the image, and the pattern has not been physically test-crocheted.
Tip: Abbreviations (US terms): ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, BLO = back loop only, dec = decrease (single crochet two together).
Tip: The yoke is worked in turned rows; the skirt and bodice are joined rounds. The ch-3 at the start of a dc row or round counts as a dc; the ch 1 at the start of sc rounds does not.
Tip: Sizing assumes a 6-12 month chest of about 18 in (46 cm) with 1.5 in (4 cm) of ease. Babies vary, so measure the child if possible.
Tip: Safety: buttons, ribbon, and appliqués can be choking hazards. Sew everything on very securely, tack the bow in place, and always supervise babies wearing embellished clothing.

Pattern FAQ

How do I make other sizes?

Change the hook size to change the gauge: a 3.5 mm hook gives about 0-6 months and a 4.5 mm hook gives about 12-18 months. For the larger size, add 2 bodice rounds and 2 fan rounds to the main skirt.

Which yarn is best for a baby dress?

Soft mercerized cotton or a cotton-bamboo blend is breathable, gentle on skin, and shows the lace clearly. Avoid scratchy or very fuzzy yarns.

Can I skip the leaf vines?

Yes. The dress is complete without them. Fewer appliqués also make it simpler and safer for very young babies.

How do I wash it?

Hand wash in cool water with a gentle baby detergent, or machine wash on a delicate cycle in a mesh bag. Lay it flat to dry and reshape the fans while damp.

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