How to crochet an easy shell stitch baby / girl's dress for beginners

[@shmaisrael3is1]

I am thankful that you are slower than most “teachers”. You are precise and work a few stitches in each row just so that we can get the pattern. Thanks for your time and effort

[@verederenthal1146]

This is the easiest dress ever. Thank you for the clear tutorial.

[@EmileaLiebe]

You have the best crochet tutorials that I have EVER seen! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make these easy to follow 💛

[@favouritetutorials1]

Thankyou so much. You are so patient, repeating yourself without any change in your tone. A great teacher and a beautiful voice. Hugs from me and my grandkids who will be wearing the outfits this autumn and winter

[@needlenhook]

I made this dress in 2017 and I still have it. It's so cute!

[@karenwyld4914]

I have made this dress twice in DK. I think it's about a 3 to 6 month. So easy to do and your instructions are spot on. I would say I'm an intermediate crocheter and forwarded on in places where I could see what the pattern was but I love that this is so beginner friendly and anyone from beginner to advanced can follow your pattern. Only thing I struggle with is length so I made my dresses 13nch from shoulder which seems to be for 3 to 6 months x

[@taylormarta2328]

Just a tip for folks who are making this dress: The pattern and tutorial are GREAT (so easy to follow, even good if you are a beginner and this is your first dress). BUT if you are making this for a newborn or a baby who is on the smaller side, use a smaller crochet hook. I made this dress for my daughter who is a VERY petite 4 month old. I followed the recommended hook size of 5.5, but the dress is GIGANTIC. My daughter is wearing 0-3 month size baby clothes (US sizes) and even a few of her newborn sized clothes still fit. So, I'll likely make this dress again using a 4.5mm (maybe a 5???) crochet hook so that it will be closer to newborn or 0-3 month baby size. If you are making this for a baby shower or as a gift for a newborn, I guarantee the 5.5mm crochet hook will produce a dress that is way too big.

[@pbnjenni_sandwich]

Did you use the yarn that was recommended?

[@rebeccavickers1726]

Am currently making this using 4.5mm and it is quiet big so maybe use a even smaller hook

[@RameyRocks]

Did you use 4 ply yarn or a thinner yarn? I have some beautiful yarn I want to use but it's the thinner yarn, not the standard 4 ply

[@2905zaynab]

I agree wish I had seen this earlier as I'm halfway down the dress and thinking what I've done wrong vecause it's come out so big it fits my 20 month old who is rather petite

[@RameyRocks]

I wrote my question a month ago or so and didn't get a response. I need to know because my daughter is due in March with my first grand baby and we just found out it's a girl.

[@inesnorris1414]

Halló i started this dress with a 3cm thicker yarn for a 1 year old great granddaughter. I use a 4.5 hook and a 78 chain. You are great explaining in detail. My first time crocheting a dress. I’m a beginner and love your tutorials. Thankfully my 👏👏👏🧎💐💐✅👵🏻

[@markandkrystalpfiester4311]

This is the easiest tutorial I've ever followed! Thank you so much for making it! I'm working on making my first ever baby dress as we speak, and I'm loving how it's coming out!

[@donnettbouge2750]

I was trying to post my lil newborn dress. I did make a few adjustments to fit a newborn! This is my New Absolute Favorite Dress to make! Thank you so very much for your Amazing & easy to follow tutorials! I promote you whenever possible!

[@kimpowers3916]

Working on this dress for my granddaughter. It is so cute! I love your tutorials! Thank you so much.

[@lindaharris1120]

Wonderful pattern and clear concise instructions. Couldn't be better. Thank you.

[@marshapadayachee8340]

Thank you so much for your tutorials. I've just started crocheting and have found your patterns easy to follow. I've made a few pairs of your ballerina slippers and now I'm busy making the shell stitch baby dress. Looking forward to doing more of your fabulous patterns.

[@kimgreen6668]

May I ask it says for 6-12 months use 6mm needle is there no extra stitches just go up size in needle

[@honeybunny2245]

Omg!!😍😍😍😍😍 I COULD LISTEN TO YOU TALK ALL DAY!! This project was so pleasant to follow...Thank you!

[@roserapoza9408]

Absolutely love this dress! You make it so easy. Excellent teacher! Being from the US, I love listening to your British accent.

[@elainewilliams9135]

Hi, I am a beginner at crocheting and have only made baby blankets and baby hats, and adult scarves and cowls so far so I am going to try and make this cute baby dress for a newborn for a friend. Thank you so much for sharing all of your crochet item tutorials, you explain everything so clearly and easy to understand - I am from the UK too and live in Canada now. Thanks again!

[@ashleybt4154]

I've done almost all of your patterns and loved the final products! Your instructions are precise and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@cutnpasteuk]

Just completed my first ever dress. Having read the comments and trying to make a miniature version for a doll I just dropped hook and stitch size this worked up a charm. I know understand how dresses work up and found this easy to follow so thank you so much for the tutorial, it's great and most appreciated.

[@nitsrah]

Loved it. Thanks for a delightful project with crystal clear instructions.

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

Thank you x

[@dawaidler8999]

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[@meganreed2885]

I just finished making this for my daughter for her Easter dress. I used Caron Simply Soft yarn. I started with a J hook and used that for the very beginning. Once I got past the row that makes the arm holes I increased to a K and finally about half way thru I increased to a L and used that to finish it out. That helped to give it a nice little flared out look. She wears size 4T!

[@sarasanic]

Amazing tip thanks ❤

[@yvetteprice8097]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I have made two of these little dresses now, and they have turned out brilliantly. I appreciate the time it has taken to write the pattern and make the video, and just wanted to let you know how clear and easy it was to follow. I am making some more now. 💕

[@airasmagicworld5268]

Is it one year old baby measurement?

[@tashasmiless]

This was the best crochet video I've watched. Thank you! So clear and easy to follow! Your voice is very lovely also!

[@chloemcdonald5569]

so love your channel, have made a few things following your tutorials & you are so easy to follow! Thank you for giving this beginner some confidence

[@debbieredman9629]

I can not tell you how much I appreciate this tutorial. I think it is the first time I have made a new pattern and did not have to rip out and redo. Perfectly described, and such a cute dress, and so, so easy. Thank you again.

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

+Debbie Redman Thank you for your lovely comment, I really appreciate it x

[@rhondairby]

I absolutely love your tutorials and your accent! Thanks for taking the time to do this. I can't wait to get started!

[@MrsJolene]

This is the best tutorial ever!! Today I had the crochet hook in my hands for the first time and I am done with the dress!!! Thank you so much for such thorough instructions!

[@kerryanesampson8237]

Hi great patten and love it but can I just ask how many rows you did for the 6_12months I don't have any girls so not sure how many row s I need to do many thanks xx 😊

[@fatemahamidi5595]

Wow can’t believe I made this dress due to very clear instructions. Thank you

[@spacegirlz]

I'm a newbie crocheter & totally love your patterns & tutorials. They're pretty easy to follow. How many rows total would you do for a newborn? I plan on making this for my girlfriend's twins.

[@gaylatrice1401]

I used a G hook for newborn, but can't decide about length either.

[@loriannsteedman8560]

I love making this little dress and love the way instructions are given. I have made several things from Wooly Wonders and most have turned out so nice. Thank you

[@290882i]

Hello, great and very good explained video. Where can I see the pattern please?

[@phyllisluna8943]

I made your dress for my cousin's first grandchild and very much loves your dress. Thank you

[@torimoore719]

I absolutely love your tutorial you are very clear with your instructions but I'd really like to have a written pattern to follow along with, do you have a written pattern for this? please and Thank you very much!

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

Hi +Tori Moore thank you very much and sorry for such a late reply! I have finally made my written pattern for this dress available. Please see the description box below the video for more information. Thank you for watching and following along x

[@cindydahners5419]

I love the way you explain things ...it makes it so easy to follow along and make..I have used a lot of your projects...because it is so easy to follow along with you...this little dress is adorable...im just waiting to see if a friend is having a girl...if she is I want to make this for her...thanks again for making things look so easy

[@bessli2845]

Notes for later: Made using worsted weight yarn, not an Aran. 4.5mm hook and gave me a 3mo old size!!

[@gaylatrice1401]

What length was your finished dress?

[@lexpadilla711]

awesome tutorial, I love that you made it for those people that crochet already. no ever explaining. love it !!!

[@carissathomas3552]

I just started making this dress with Caron simply soft and a 5.5 millimeter hook following your instructions this dress look like it would fit a 7/8 month old baby halfway through it. I need a newborn size what is the actual hook for a 0 to 6 months?? trying not to spend hours having to rip a dress apart again because the hook sizes listed are not correct

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

It may be that your gauge is looser or that your yarn is too chunky. Try using a 4.5mm hook x

[@carissathomas3552]

It could be my but for a newborn size in other dresses similar it's a chain 40 so 50 came out way to large .....extra big and I'm using Caron simply soft.

[@carissathomas3552]

Changed to a 5mm chain 40 looks perfect plus instead of the single dc I'm doing it as a sc it seems perfect size now. ...thanks for the tutorial

[@lauraanderson9562]

Carissa Thomas think tension has alot to do with it Aswell, I used a 6mm hook an it fits my daughter who's 18mths but wears 2yrs clothes x

[@cindyracobs1657]

The hook sizes are not wrong, if you use the recommended weight yarn and tension. If you crochet loose, you need to change to a smaller size hook.

[@dawnpecoraro4891]

This was my first piece of clothing. It turned out great. Thank you for your video being so easy to follow.

[@thereselontz1893]

What size hook should I use for a new born and how long should I make it?

[@judithnagle1452]

Oh my goodness another pattern explained well and super easy to follow, thank you 😊

[@ifanybodyislistening]

For a 4 or 5 year old what hook should i use? My child is wearing about a 5t.

[@truthsky7393]

ifanybodyislistening I made it with 7mm hook for my 4 year old daughter

[@betsychiu9128]

Very nice...tried making it for the first time. Came out nice... tutorial was well explained....

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

The written pattern to this dress is finally available! Please see the description box below for a link to the pattern x

[@sarahroxburgh5778]

WoolyWondersCrochet

[@311shiloh]

I don't see how much to get pattern for any video. Can't see any link. Any help. I love Mickeys work. Tried making the picksqueek blanket. Without pattern. It didn't work out well. Please help me. I am disabled and don't drive. living on disability my only recourse for Christmas gifts is to make them. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your trouble. Claire.

[@radhikasawant6829]

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[@salehaqureshi1109]

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[@fureenkauser997]

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[@nickywalton2403]

Thank you so much for a simply wonderful video. The dress is perfect and I look forward to making many more❤

[@jhilldoss]

Is their a place where I can send you a picture of mine that I made from watching this video

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

+J Hill-Doss Thank you very much! I would love to see a photo! Do you have Twitter? My username is WWCrochet x

[@esmeraldambello]

Love it did my second dress … this by far is the best one that I have made with your amazing teaching.

[@bluecrane21]

You are an excellent teacher! Just completed this dress for my precious grand daughter.

[@melaniemunder7257]

Thank you for this adorable pattern, you are an excellent teacher!!

[@anjaanachadha4542]

Thank you for such easy directions and you have sown a wonderful job explaining it everyone. Thank again

[@kiranjain8872]

The dress turned out great..made it in two colors..it's beautiful, Thanks

[@farianamreen]

I made it for my 2 yr baby girl. Its turned out to be a very pretty dress. Loving it. Thanks for such easy instructions

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

Great! Thank you x

[@ginnybelle100]

Thank you for your tutorial. It is very easy to follow and clearly explained...a pleasure to listen to you and will definitely be crocheting along with you...the little dress is so cute.

[@tasha5419]

Thank you for being clear when you are working. Too many people go through the round way too quickly

[@007lovediamonds6]

I love your sweet and soft beautiful voice and i just made 2 baby hats in same pattern now I started to make this baby dress and i have subscribed your channel looking forward for more dress patterns you are a good teacher bless you keep up the good work and keep smiling 😁🇬🇧🇬🇧😘

[@vickyanthopoulos3215]

Absolutely love your tutorial. You take your time to explain every stitch and that dress is so cute. You're my new favorite go to video. Thank you❤

[@nainapatkar8962]

It is really a good tutorial. This pattern looks very cute

[@cindyracobs1657]

I just finished this dress using Caron simply soft and a 4.5 hook. Perfect! Thank you for this simple pattern, I completed it in 2 hours.

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

That is great! Thank you for watching x

[@DaisyDreamingSims]

This is amazing and so easy to follow. I have only been crocheting a month yesterday, and have only made scarves and a few hats, so this is my first "big" project, as well as my first shell stitch. I got through it without needing to frog and it's perfect thanks to your easy-to-follow instructions. I am so grateful - thank you so much!

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

That is great! Thank you so much for your lovely comment x

[@lynnmcguire9507]

I made this for my little 1 year old granddaughter. I used lite green and used white shell edging on hem and sleeves.She was so cute in it. Also, it was my first dress I made. I was shocked How easy it was to make. Thank You!

[@PoraPoraCrochet]

Beautiful dress and great tutorial. Thank you.

[@aishleenkaurjammusingh3537]

How long does it take to make?

[@beckybudd7960]

Thank you so much for your videos! you have taught me how to crochet on my boring maternity leave. I am halfway through making this gorgeous dress in purple for my daughter xxxx

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

Hi +Becky Budd , thank you very much for your support, I am really pleased that you like my tutorials x

[@beckybudd7960]

+WoolyWondersCrochet is it possible you could do a tutorial to make a baby christmas jumper ? :) x

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

+Becky Budd That is a great idea...I will add it to my list of tutorials to do. Thank you for the idea! x

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

+Becky Budd That is a great idea...I will add it to my list of tutorials to do. Thank you for the idea! x

[@beckybudd7960]

+WoolyWondersCrochet oooh I can't wait... my daughter is 4 and a half months old I'd love to make her a christmas jumper. thank you so much again for your videos. I've been wanting to learn to crochet for many years but thanks to you and maternity leave I'm now learning :) the dress has turned out lovely xxxx

[@beckv8526]

It's a very pretty dress and I'm definitely making it. Thank you for sharing.

[@francesdowney6804]

I'm on my second dress using this pattern! Love it! I made the first one in white for 6-12 months and now I'm making a soft pink dress for 0 - 6 months using Berroco Comfort worsted weight yarn - love it!

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

That is great to hear! Thanks for following along x

[@angaramacrafts8564]

This pattern was soooo fun! My granddaughter is only 17# @ 10 months so I used 5 mm hook. She wears the 3-6 month size so this should be perfect! THANKS for your precise instructions! ang in WA state USA.👵🇺🇸

[@keeawe]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I am a beginner, have made your booties and some other small projects. This was very easy to follow and I'm thrilled with the result! I made it smaller for my nieces large dolly. She is going to love it!

[@cherylenedaniel8825]

Firstly I must say you are an excellent teacher and I love and learnt so much from your tutorials. I made 2 of these dresses for twin girls and it came out beautifully

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

Thank you so much x

[@cherylenedaniel8825]

@Toni Young I used 100 grams of DK gold white yarn for 1 dress.

[@jasminlacerna6899]

I just finished making this dress. 😍 An adult actually wanted me to make one for her, a top version. 🤣 Thank you so much for this. I hope I could post the final output here.

[@teresasansone3954]

Just finished making this dress. It's very pretty. I used 8 ply Yarn with a 5.5mm hook instead of 6mm hook and found the dress a tad big for my 7 month. Will try again with a smaller hook. It's very gorgeous on her. Thank you very much. Oh, and you are so very easy to follow 😉

[@michikopressley9839]

Teresa Sansone

[@brittanybella2514]

Teresa Sansone this is the child size tutorial she has a baby one in a great dress it's on her page

[@Priyaparth]

Thank you! I made this dress for my little girl and received lots of compliments.

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

+Priya Iyengar Thank you for following along :) I am glad you like my pattern x

[@ednaacevedo-mendez8769]

I just happened to your channel. I was looking for a dress that I can crochet with a smaller hook so that it can fit a doll that I got. I must say that your tutorial is very easy to follow. Your explanation makes it easier to follow you. Thank you so much for sharing.😊

[@AleSusaSVS]

Thank you for your generosity and clear tutorial. I have made 3 of your patterns and they always come out lovely.

[@LoriNeu19]

This is exactly what I've been looking for and your tutorial the best I've ever watched. You are a gifted educator! Looking forward to creating more beautiful projects with you. Thank you for taking the time to post your videos.

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! x

[@trishaluke8802]

I love this dress. I have made it for my granddaughter and now I am making it bigger for her now and am making one for my other 2 granddaughters. So cute and easy.

[@HumesLittleHomestead]

I love your videos!!! I have never crochet before and now I've made like 3 of your patterns!! I can't thank you enough!!!

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

+Katie The Make-Up Chick Thank you very much! I really appreciate it! x

[@HumesLittleHomestead]

You're welcome!! 💕

[@diannaweaver7624]

My employer told me she has a grand baby and wants a sweater i think i will try this for her. :D So cute!! you have the best videos I have subscribed to many wonderful craft videos but yours are by far my absolute favorite! thank you so much!!

[@kimwomber-sanders7404]

That was fun and easy! I'm going to be doing this dress again and again. In many different colors and sizes.

[@judithhuggins2436]

I was looking for you as I find you so easy to follow x

[@imyhour]

Omg it's so adorable thank you so much for such an easy and clear tutorial 💛💛💛

[@angeladeleon280]

Thank you so very much!! You are wonderfully pleasing to follow. I just completed the dress for my niece and I know my sister will absolutely LOVE IT!!!

[@jazzyxd9894]

Thanks to your video I made this beautiful dress for my daughter who will be here in a few weeks and it came out to perfection :) thank you so much ♡

[@asiatahir2972]

Thanks for this wonderful opportunity to make something as beautiful ❤️ as this dress! Crocheting is a recent hobby

[@johnnacrocker5826]

Thank you! I did not join each round, effectively turning this into a short sleeved cardigan that ties at the neck with a crocheted chain that I wove in and out of the double crochets in the first round. This will go over a snap crotch onesie and matches a blanket. I love this video!

[@bacojonibacojoni5189]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. My little dress is so beautiful. I'm a beginner. I've always wanted to do crochet but had no luck. I also want to thank you for the great camera work. Again, many thanks!!! 😀😃😃 😀💐

[@aytyglobal]

Excellent tutorial.. very easy to follow. Thanks for sharing. I am an absolute beginner.

[@lexmark6464]

What a lovely easy dress to crochet, I have made a navy blue and I have subscribe to your channel. Thanks very much..

[@asiatahir2972]

I tried following your star stitch hook case tutorials, however it was tricky to follow along at first but I think now I'm beginning to see that we must hold our loops softly. Thanks 😊

[@lyndajackson360]

I so enjoyed following along with you my baby's dress came out fabulously. Thank you so much for having the heart to share your talent it's well received. I will list that the pattern belong to my mentor Teresa Warrior of WoolyWondersCrochet.

[@alisoncarmichael9790]

Thank you so much for this - you made this pattern very easy to follow. I've made my very first baby dress! It's lovely. I've made a little hat to go with it and I'm going to make some mary jane shoes as well. Thanks again.

[@eerajkhan9494]

I really really love your videos, the way you describe makes it so simple to follow. Please make more of these videos. I am making this dress, lets see how it turns out.

[@growgrowing]

This girl uses reinforcent where its impossible to make a mistake. A lovely little dress made. So cute 😍💓.

[@kasius47]

You are so good at giving clear instructions. i love it. i am working on my second dress with smaller yarn and needle for a premie. Thank you! I wish I could show you pictures.

[@belindaosborn702]

Thankyou so very much iv made this dress for my Grandaughter Luna who is coming up age 3 if made them from birth upwards. Your amazing at showing us how to do the right stitches...just Thankyou 💗

[@kristen.aubrey]

You are amazing. Thank you so much for doing this and making it so simple so I can spoil my niece. This has helped me so much.

[@florkantuta9662]

Gorgeous! Now I can make one for my new born and my 3 year old Thanks for the new tutorial.

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

+Flor Kantuta Thank you very much! Please let me know how you get on with your dresses x

[@andrewstewart2342]

+Flor Kantuta did you get 26 stitches blocks

[@andrewstewart2342]

+WoolyWondersCrochet please help me Hi! I love this dress so much but the only thing i have a problem with is once i get to making the arm holes, you say there are 26 sets but i only have 25 haha how did i do that? I guess i missed one. Could you tell me what Im doing wrong? thanks!

[@andrewstewart2342]

+WoolyWondersCrochet please help me Hi! I love this dress so much but the only thing i have a problem with is once i get to making the arm holes, you say there are 26 sets but i only have 25 haha how did i do that? I guess i missed one. Could you tell me what Im doing wrong? thanks!

[@emiliebolduc1555]

very nice

[@sue195423]

I love this item 💕 and have made several for our local maternity unit. Using different yarns and different sized hooks gives different results and each is pretty cool❣Thanks for sharing your talents with us all ❣❣❣

[@anna-katharinaknall7076]

Hi have you use cotton ?? how many chain have you need for 3-6 Month and what needle have you use for .I try to make this beautifull dress but it don' t work

[@haleyhompstead5526]

This was very easy and worked up fast. Thanks! Have a last minute baby shower that I totally spaced and I will have something to take!

[@rebeccar681]

I love it, I'm making it for my new born 6th great granddaughter. Thx so much for your easy and beautiful dress tutorial , I enjoyed every min of it you're super good.

[@lauraisfrknawsm_]

This is a wonderful video tutorial! I've never made a dress or tried the shell stitch before and mine looks just like yours :) thank you! Soothing voice to listen to as well

[@Plat4000]

Thank you so much. Loved making this dress, it's so cute. You are an amazing teacher. I look forward to watching all your other videos.

[@paulamaslow4298]

I'm subscribed what a great teacher so thorough!