Caron x Pantone Newborn Dress: Make in One Hour, Free Crochet Pattern and Video Tutorial

This crochet newborn baby dress can be made in just one hour!
Skill Level: Beginner
Size: newborn
Finished Measurements: about 15 inches around the chest, about 9.5 inches long.
Materials: US hook size J/10 (6.00 mm), Caron x Pantone yarn, 1 braid
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[@karenh2890]

Enjoyed your tutorial! What a pretty dress!

[@margiea.uhlemeyer560]

I MADE THIS FOR MY 4 MO GRANDDAUGHTER. I CHOSE A DEEP RASPBERRY YARN, ADDED RUFFLES AT BOTTOM, ADDED ROSE/LEAVES TO BODICE. I FOLLOWED YOUR PATTERN FOR A WHILE THEN CHANGED IT UP A BIT. ENJOYED CROCHETING IT.

[@Karen822]

I've been looking for a tutorial for a baby dress that didn't use a super tiny hook! This one is perfect!

[@latricelovelace7372]

I'm in love with this easy yo make dress! 😍

[@dehendrix6754]

I’m obsessed with this dress! I’ve made 3 already and have plans for more. I love your crochet tutorials, very clear and easy to follow.

[@Karen822]

I'm on my 2nd right now!

[@irisorellano5385]

Thank you for this tutorial I enjoyed very much. Your instructions are simple and easy to follow. The baby dresses were adorable. Thank you so much.

[@sugasvegetariankitchen5830]

Adorable dress..Can make it for a doll too .I enjoy your crochet designs .

[@katf3836]

I was a little confused at first, but after I connected the bodice it turned out so easy from that point. I used Michael's flecks yarn and it turned out so beautiful. I did the same little ruffle on the sleeves on the bottom of the skirt and it's so stinkin' CUTE!! Thank you so much what a simple and easy pattern. What a gift both the written pattern and this tutorial!! Thanks you!!

[@lynnepernick2658]

I just made this baby dress. thank you so much for the Wonderful and easy to follow tutorial. I love watching all of your videos. You make it so easy for me to do anything the first time.

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Lynne, thank you! I'm glad you made this dress! Happy crocheting!

[@stephaniemiller8229]

Soo pretty! Thank you.💕

[@jackiehumphery2445]

That is so pretty thanks for the video stay safe God bless 🙏

[@OlgaPoltava]

Thank you! You too!

[@Karen822]

So pretty!

[@softyishere]

Easy to follow pattern! Thanks so much! looking to see more newborn baby patterns from you

[@deliacortinas475]

Love this dress

[@OlgaPoltava]

Thank you! 😊

[@ShawnaLynnSutton]

Beautiful, and easy to make. THANK YOU for this pattern!!

[@OlgaPoltava]

You are very welcome! Thank you for taking your time to leave me a comment!

[@ShawnaLynnSutton]

@@OlgaPoltava I wish I could leave a picture as well!

[@OlgaPoltava]

@@ShawnaLynnSutton Are you on Instagram? If so, you can tag me in your picture, and I'll be able to see it.

[@asmahussain2233]

Wow thanks its gorgeous

[@nancytreto5132]

Just beautiful work! Thank you for sharing such an easy video! ❤️

[@OlgaPoltava]

You are very welcome! Thank you for your comment! :)

[@AshU-dk1sk]

Love it so much !

[@melsun63]

I found your pattern today on Pinterest and it is easy to follow, and my dress came out amazing! Thank you for sharing it.

[@OlgaPoltava]

Oh, I"m so glad! Thank you for leaving me a comment!

[@charlottemarti8639]

Such a cute dress. Thank you for This tutorial. 😊

[@OlgaPoltava]

You are very welcome Charlotte! ♥️

[@tinapakulski8563]

Time 11pm night it was brilliant thanks

[@sugasvegetariankitchen5830]

Hope you and the boys get well soon Am still in Australia and crocheting this cute baby dress for my 6 weeks old grand daughter ..Thanks so much Olga..

[@ancyjoseph2756]

So beautiful...much awaited

[@ducky4889]

i made about 3 and a half dresses now thanks they all look so cute so helpful and love the way you talk will fallow

[@OlgaPoltava]

Oh, I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you for your comment and for following me! Happy crocheting! :)

[@dvaone11]

Beautiful 😍😍

[@shohrehsarem9571]

Thanks 4 sharing ❤️

[@crochetwithnature419]

Beautiful color 👌👍

[@nuvias.o.450]

I have made a dress for my daughter's Miniland doll using a 4mm hook and it fits perfectly. I am a begginer and this is my first crochet dress 👗, can't believe I managed to make it. Thank you so much!

[@OlgaPoltava]

Aww, how sweet that you made a dress for your daughter's doll and it turned out well! I'm so happy my tutorial was useful! Happy crocheting and Happy New Year!

[@nuvias.o.450]

@@OlgaPoltava Happy New Year Olga!

[@deborahking674]

I got it now , thank you

[@skinnymini43]

I am loving this dress pattern and this was actually the first dress I have ever crocheted. It was a real simple pattern to follow. However, when I was finished making the dress, it looked a bit small. More like a preemies size. So, I alternated it so it can be a bit bigger.

[@manfredbaumgartner1550]

Hi Olga, super erklärt. Wenn man Grundkenntnisse hat, kein Problem. Werde es größer häkeln. Bitte so weitere Ideen erbringen. Vielen Dank und schönes Wochenende...herzlichst Karin

[@OlgaPoltava]

Thank you so much!

[@mari-cocochavez1691]

I love my dress! I did it in my first attempt. Which is not very often, but I am very persistent. Thanks!!

[@OlgaPoltava]

I'm so glad to hear that! 👍🏻

[@silvialanus2103]

Thanks!

[@basirikatracy904]

I tried it and it was so lovely Your a really a good teacher Keep it up

[@OlgaPoltava]

I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you for your comment!

[@tammypetrov212]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos, it was fun to crochet along with you and make this pretty dress. hug from Sydney Australia

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Tammy, I'm so glad to hear you made this dress and you enjoyed the process! Thank you so much for taking your time to leave me a comment! Sending hugs from California to Australia 🤗

[@lucygardner2514]

Tfs, instructions were wonderful.

[@OlgaPoltava]

Thank you so much for your comment!

[@martinenaomi681]

Magnifique merci 🙏

[@kathrynjones848]

What a cute dress . I’ll be making one for my new grand daughter, Sofia. Thank you....just subscribed.

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Kathryn, congrats! Sofia is just a beautiful name! I hope you'll enjoy making this dress for her! And thank you for subscribing! ♥️🌹

[@jaezeejl]

Beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful tutorial.. new subscriber 🤗

[@OlgaPoltava]

Ahhh, thank you for the encouraging comment and for subscribing! :)

[@shazzeddleston9925]

beautiful thank you

[@OlgaPoltava]

You are very welcome! :)

[@lorettathornton6318]

Gorgeous 💖

[@OlgaPoltava]

Thank you! 😊

[@donnafortin9830]

I just finished my dress and I love it. I made this for a little girl for her reborn doll. I love the way you explain the end of each row so you don't have wonky edges. I will be checking out your other patterns.

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Donna, I'm so glad to hear you made this little dress! Thank you so much for your comment!

[@nuvias.o.450]

Hi, which hook size and yarn weight did you use to make this pattern fit the doll please?

[@afrokatsis5708]

I’ll give it a go see how I go it will be my first attempt on making a New born dress...

[@savi4wonderland]

Thank you I made my 1st dress for my baby. And she is a month old today

[@OlgaPoltava]

Of how sweet! Congratulations! I'm so happy that you made this dress from my tutorial for your precious baby girl!

[@savi4wonderland]

@@OlgaPoltava yes, how do I share it with you...

[@doreenzahra1719]

Thank you love this little dress could you do some bigger sizes please from 6 years down thank you so easy to follow

[@crochetlandgolroz7954]

Very beutiful👌👌🌹🌹

[@queenbeesbabiesnstuff312]

Thanks for sharing. This tutorial helped a lot even though it said 0-6 months, I followed along and my dress came out a preemie size which is perfect for my reborn preemie doll. I collect them and make things for them I'm so proud of myself that I successfully made a dress. I tried thos same tutorial las month and completely failed. Thanks again for your help.

[@OlgaPoltava]

I'm so glad to hear it! I have a reborn doll too; they are so precious!

[@debradsouza8647]

Thank you very very much. My daughter is having her first baby and it's a girl. I am going to try this dress out for sure. It looks easy enough. Thank you and know that I appreciate you taking the patience to teach us. You were very good at explaining the work.

[@OlgaPoltava]

Oh, that's wonderful, congrats! I hope you'll enjoy crocheting this dress for your grand baby! Thank you for your kind words about my work.

[@BirvArts]

Cute...💐💐💐👍🙏

[@maggiewright2144]

I've just made this dress. its my first time doing proper crochet. I usually just make toys. Its amazing and so easy to follow. xx

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Maggie, I'm so glad to hear it! It makes me happy that my tutorial is useful to others! 😀

[@Pitoonya]

I don't have anyone to make this for but it's beautiful! Also, I can't believe it, but I finally see someone hold their hook and working yarn exactly the way I do! I just recently taught myself how crochet holding my hook with the knife grip. It's not as comfortable but I can do it. I noticed when using knife grip, my stitches are smaller and a bit tighter. Anyway, great tutorial! I have saved this tutorial for later in case I need it. Thank you! Love the way you teach.. very easy to understand. 🌼💜🌼

[@OlgaPoltava]

Thank you for your kind words Jamie! This is the way my mom taught me to crochet when I was 7, and that's the only way I know and comfortable for me. I hope you'll have a chance to make this baby dress for some new little angle in the future!

[@Pitoonya]

@@OlgaPoltava Even if I don't have someone to crochet it for, I may make it anyway😊 I just learned to crochet about a yr ago on KZbin and truthfully, it is so much more comfortable for me to hold the hook in the pencil grip. xo

[@kat4005]

I was taught to hold yarn and a hook more than 60 years ago and this was the "correct" way. it's the only way I can work. I think the pencil grip is way less work but whatever gets the job done is good.

[@dvaone11]

Beautiful 💕

[@redheartcrochetmagic6345]

Anyway of upsizing this to fit other sizes? Help! Im in love with this pattern

[@sharonsoans961]

Very beautiful and simple Can you please let me know how many foundation chains I need to make for a 0-6 months baby

[@basirikatracy904]

I tried it for my little girl

[@JAPowers]

I love this baby dress. My granddaughter is 1 and Id love to know how to enlarge this pattern. I have some of that yarn too & haven’t known what to use it for yet.

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Julie, I will have to rework and make new stitch calculations to make this baby dress in a bigger size. I'll try to do that after the holidays.

[@vaniaregina6201]

Hello, I'm new to your channel, your work is beautiful. So I would like to have this line that you do the work

[@karenjones9290]

Love this pattern. Would you be able to advise me on stitch count and sizing using double knit wool for a 15 inch baby chest. I just can’t seem to make it big enough, thank you

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Karen, I'm afraid I can't say that off the top of my head. The best way is to make a swatch, then count the stitches, then do the calculations.

[@Karen822]

I love this pattern and want to make it a little larger. Just using a larger hook still makes the bodice a little short for a slightly older baby. Should I add another row of double crochet before I start the ruffle sleeve row?

[@Karen822]

Just wanted to let you know that I did add another row to the yoke and I think it is just what I needed. It changes the stitch count but gives the same results with the dress just a little bit bigger! I love this pattern! Thanks!

[@OlgaPoltava]

Oh, I'm so glad to hear that worked out. Sorry I didn't reply to your original comment as I saw it just now.

[@linasucar1172]

i made it so cute i wonder if you have pattern for 3-6 month please thank you

[@OlgaPoltava]

Oh, I'm so glad to hear you made this dress! I don't have a ready pattern for size 3-6 months dress, but I'll add it to my to-do list!

[@lilibeth92delgado2]

Please make more baby dresses!!!!

[@OlgaPoltava]

I definitely will! Thank you for the comment and request! I have so many ideas for new videos, but I am sick at the moment and can't film anything! :(

[@bonniepatten9096]

AS SOON AS I SEEN THESE DRESSES ...I LOVE THEM AND I STARTED CROCHETING IT RIGHT AWAY. I DO NOT HAVE ANY OF THAT BRAND OF YARN --BUT I USED A 4-PLY YARN AND I DID USE A J (6.00)HOOK. I THINK THAT THAT MUST BE A CHUNKY YARN AS THIS DRESS DOES NOT LOOK LIKE IT WILL FIT A NEW BORN? FOR IT ONLY MEASURES ABOUT 5 1/4 INCHES ACROSS THE BODICE (under the arms).

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Bonnie, yes, Caron Pantone is a bulky (category 5, 13 ply) yarn, but it's very soft, and that's why I used it for this baby dress. Otherwise, I would not choose bulky yarn for baby clothing.

[@AllThingsSoul]

Super cute dress, but it's way too small for a newborn. I might fit a doll. I used a medium 4 yarn and a 6 mm crochet hook. I tried the 5 mm hook and I crocheted as loose as possible. I can't change the original chain count otherwise the counts will be off and I will get confused. Really too bad because I really like this this dress. Could you please post another video in a bigger size?

[@maggietaylor9475]

I’m using this yarn at the moment to make a hat, but my goodness, it is dreadful to untangle the skein and make a ball. Unless I’m doing something very wrong. Even hubby couldn’t sort it out and he’s the most patient person I’ve ever met!

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Maggie, I'm sorry to hear you had difficulty untangling this yarn. It's been so long since I did it, but I remember my mom helped me (she's quite clever and an experienced crocheter/crafter).

[@carolellis-creativelythink5663]

Will this work up well with red heart super saver yarn

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Carol, I haven't tried making this dress with Red Heart Supersaver, so I'm not sure. I think it should be similar in size, but the texture might be a bit rougher. I can't really say without trying.

[@sheilarossi5922]

I love this baby dress ! I would love to make this dress in a larger size . I was wondering if I wanted to make it in a 6 to 9 months , how many change would I start with ?

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Sheila, unfortunately I can't say off the top of my head, I would have to redo all the calculations. And it also would depend on the yarn and hook size, and crochet tension. I do have several baby dress patterns in different sizes in my pattern shop, but I just realized this one is the only baby dress tutorial I have. I'll try to make another video tutorial for a bigger size dress.

[@redheartcrochetmagic6345]

Im wondering also. Maybe use a size 4 (basic yarn size for US) im so very interested. Im on a fixed income and i only do tutorials

[@sylviawatts2548]

I have found it , could you please ask I question? How many grams of wool will I need please

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Sylvia, I used one braid of Caron x Pantone yarn, which is 3.5 oz or 100 grams.

[@lilianasoria2615]

Muy bonito!!❤ me gustaria en español

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hola Liliana, gracias. Tengo un canal de crochet en español también: www.youtube.com/@olgapoltavaespanol

[@andreapatrick9039]

I'd like to know how to make it larger if possible. My daughter wears 18-24 months sizes & this pattern would be perfect to use some bulky super soft pale pink & white combo yarn I've been dying to make something for her with! Please let me know if there is a way to make this larger! Thanks

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Andrea, unfortunately there is no quick and easy way to enlarge the pattern. The pattern and amount of stitches would need to be reworked and recalculated. I'll try to create a bigger size pattern, but it probably will be after the holidays.

[@andreapatrick9039]

@@OlgaPoltava Thanks for letting me know! That would be awesome! No rush, of course! I'm going to check out some of your other designs & make some things. Happy Holidays!

[@jerrhondawhite2403]

I am curious. I want to make this but I only have Caron Simply Soft Yarn, it's a 4 weight yarn. The yarn you are using is a 5 weight. Can you tell me the the measurements if I use a 5.5 mm hook on a 4 weight yarn?

[@vaniaregina6201]

Sou do Brasil

[@cherylmoyer5736]

If I wanted to use red and white how much yarn do I need.

[@playstore1642]

I have aliza yarn. Want to make 2 year baby dress how much chain i take in begining

[@martharenteria4336]

I love this little dress but I would like to make it a little bigger can you help. How many chains etc

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Martha, unfortunately there is not quick way to make it bigger. I would have to rework the pattern and do all the stitch calculations for a bigger size dress.

[@martharenteria4336]

@@OlgaPoltava hi Olga it’s ok thank you I actually made it happen. By adding ten more chains. I also changed the bottom of the dress it came out beautiful I kept the top the way you made it .thanks again

[@suzannespeight414]

I would love to know how to make it a bigger size?

[@OlgaPoltava]

I will have to rework the pattern. I'll add it to my crochet to-do list.

[@ancyjoseph2756]

So beautiful, where can I find this in the playlist

[@OlgaPoltava]

Thank you! I just realized I don't have it in a playlist. This is the only baby dress tutorial I have on my channel. I am now working on another dress (size 3-4 years old), and once I publish that tutorial I will create a playlist for baby/toddler dresses. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@ancyjoseph2756]

@@OlgaPoltava thank you so much, will await. You explain so clearly.

[@ancyjoseph2756]

I made a frock ...thank you so much. It's very small and I think it's because of the yarn I took. Wish I could share a picture with you ❤️❤️❤️.

[@septinanisa6214]

What knitting yarn do you use? I can't find it in Indonesia

[@OlgaPoltava]

Caron X Pantone, I believe it's only sold in the US. You can try other bulky (but soft) yarn, but it really has to be chunky/bulky because otherwise your baby dress will be tiny.

[@francescag5574]

Can I please have the size 6/12 month

[@shrutideshmukh1974]

Beautiful .ch 34 u made is how many cm/ inches

[@OlgaPoltava]

Unfortunately I can't remember now, it's been a while since I crocheted this dress.

[@rosafuentes5209]

Do you have this pattern for bigger sizes?

[@deborahking674]

I did exact,y what you said and at the end, there is not 4 double crochets left,

[@OlgaPoltava]

Can you please be more specific? at the end of what? first row? second row? at the end of the last round?

[@monaelsea4682]

Can I use a weight 3 yarn?

[@OlgaPoltava]

Yes, you sure can, but keep in mind your dress will come up much smaller in size. The one that I made is already quite small, and made with lighter yarn, yours will be more like doll size dress.

[@jeanettedeangelo1514]

Can you make a baby halter top please

[@OlgaPoltava]

I've never made a halter top before, but it will be fun to try! Thank you for the idea! I'll add it to my crochet to-do list!

[@sadikirotakala6827]

How many chains must one chain for 6months,12 months and 18 months old babies?

[@OlgaPoltava]

I can't really say from the top of my head, as I made this design specifically for this yarn and only in one size (so that one braid of yarn would be enough). For other sizes, I would have to completely recalculate and rework the pattern.

[@sadikirotakala6827]

@@OlgaPoltava thank you for replying and being honest.

[@joannefinley6800]

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[@wafakhan523]

how come when I attempted this the chest is alot smaller than yours ?

[@OlgaPoltava]

Hi Wafa, are you using the same yarn and hook as I did? If different, that could be the reason. Or it could be a different crochet tension too.

[@wafakhan523]

Olga Poltava Hi Im pretty new to crochet. My yarn was DK. Someone told me the one you used is 2 sizes bigger than what I used hence the difference. Thank You x

[@isabellelenay2349]

Bonjour es que je pourrai avoir les explications de la robe en français

[@lindacerna77]

I'm going to be honest the video was a little hard to follow for me it wasn't clear where we were putting certain stitches and I had to stop....

[@OlgaPoltava]

Sorry it didn't work out for you. Thank you for your feedback, I'll try to make future videos more precise.

[@jennyosborne9055]

Too hard to follow. My stitch count was never right. Had to stop and start over several times. Said forget it and frogged it! Sorry! I tried!

[@OlgaPoltava]

Sorry it didn't work out for you!

[@nayshasoto3549]

Sorry it’s confusing, cant understand u ☹️

[@sylviamoermans3412]

You are going to fast ....😒

[@OlgaPoltava]

You can watch the video at a slower speed. Check out the settings.