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

This detailed step by step tutorial will show you how to crochet a pretty baby / girl's dress or top. This dress is worked from the top down and is a suitable project for beginners.
For size 0 - 6 months use a size 5.5mm crochet hook
For size 6 - 12 months use a size 6mm crochet hook
For size 1 - 2 years use a size 7mm crochet hook
For size 2 - 3 years use a size 8mm crochet hook
For my dress I used a 6mm crochet hook and Drops Big Merino yarn.
Written Pattern: www.etsy.com/u...
Thank you for watching x

[@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

[@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 👏👏👏🧎💐💐✅👵🏻

[@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 ❤

[@verederenthal1146]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@honeybunny2245]

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

[@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 💛

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@kimpowers3916]

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

[@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.👵🇺🇸

[@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

[@dawnpecoraro4891]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@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]

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[@brittanybella2514]

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

[@conniejoeporath2700]

I just made this dress for my 7 month old great granddaughter. I didn't make it as long as she did as my little girl is trying to walk and catches her feet on her dresses when standing up. Thank you so much. ❤

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@phyllisluna8943]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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 😊

[@fatemahamidi5595]

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

[@susancooper389]

Love this pattern made 5 already

[@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.

[@kelviethrasher9436]

I just finished following your video and finished my very first dress. It turned out so cute. Something helpful would be to tell the length for each size in the description below like you did for the ages. Now to make a smaller one for a newborn. Thanks for the video

[@kerryanesampson8237]

Hi can I ask u hunnie how many rows did u do to make the 6-12 months dress I don't have alittle girls to be able to tell x 😊

[@betsychiu9128]

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

[@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 💗

[@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.😊

[@roserapoza9408]

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

[@asiatahir2972]

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

[@growgrowing]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@NailArtTutorials28]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! My first attempt of the dress didnt work out because i accidentally added an extra shell stitch so my dress was a little lop sided. But i tried it again and it worked out perfectly! So thanks again for the tutorial, i really enjoyed making it :)

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

+NailArtTutorials28 Thank you! I am really pleased that you were able to follow my pattern x

[@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!!!

[@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

[@susievang5247]

Thank you so much I find very easy to understand again thank you ❤️🙏

[@bluecrane21]

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

[@kimwomber-sanders7404]

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

[@charlottes7003]

This is a beautifully simple tutorial and the lady presenting it is very clear and well spoken. Easy to follow :) Only problem I found was the sizing was off. I'm making a baby size and have used a 3.5mm hook which has brought the size down nicely. Fortunately, you will know by the 2nd/3rd round if the sizing is too big.

[@phyllisluna8943]

I crocheted the dress again this time with a 5mm hook and it did come out larger, thank you very much.

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

+Phyllis Luna great! Thank you for watching and following along x

[@lexpadilla711]

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

[@daneckabargas6690]

This is my first project (besides a blanket that's slowly becoming a large scarf because I cant bring myself to work on it) and it's coming along so quickly! I just gave birth to a little girl so it's nice to have something I made her

[@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!

[@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

[@lindaharris1120]

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

[@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

[@esmeraldambello]

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

[@judithnagle1452]

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

[@ashleybt4154]

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

[@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 ♡

[@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

[@nainapatkar8962]

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

[@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.

[@ethie113]

Thanks for your video, just finished my dress, came out great.

[@ladysansa.]

Hi there, I really enjoyed making this, thank you for sharing. I made mine in sunshine yellow and crocheted a white frill at the bottom and around the sleeves. 👌🏻🥰

[@aytyglobal]

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

[@natashadore1183]

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

[@kiranjain8872]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@tiffanypatterson8474]

Awesome pattern

[@kathleenhartley2916]

The first dress I have made. Good teacher thank you

[@anjaanachadha4542]

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

[@melaniemunder7257]

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

[@krisstephens9158]

Thanks so much for sharing your pattern... I've already made one for my grandchild due next week. Can't wait to see her in it. Thanks again!!

[@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!!! 😀😃😃 😀💐

[@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!!

[@sashikala8635]

Hai...Thank u so much for this tutorial..A very clear tutorial...Very clear instructions..I managed to do a baby dress following ur tutorial..It was so cute..I did it for the 1st time n it came out well..U r a great teacher..Love ur videos..

[@nitsrah]

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

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

Thank you x

[@dawaidler8999]

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[@soron20]

Made one of these dresses using a soft light pink yarn :) It was very easy and turned out great!

[@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❤

[@christinerobles3654]

Thank you so much for this easy-to-follow pattern! This was my first clothing project and it's lovely! I made a red dress and used a fuzzy thick white yarn along the edges for a Christmas dress. Thanks again!

[@marygarcia6264]

Thank you for the tutorial. I'm new to crocheting. I started to crochet because my nephew is having his first baby girl and I wanted to do something special for his little girl. I was afraid the dress would be too difficult to make but you made it super easy to follow. Thank you!! Keep sharing tutorials please. :) By the way this is my second dress from your tutorials.

[@patoakes6016]

Very easy to follow. Thank you.

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

+pat Oakes thank you x

[@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

[@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.

[@leighwills88]

Thank you very clear instructions. I made one for my friebds baby. planning to make morex

[@amieirgens4464]

thank you for your great teaching i just made this dress today and its adorable.

[@beckv8526]

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

[@askthecaterpillar]

I would love an adult sized dress like this!❤❤

[@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.

[@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

[@AleSusaSVS]

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

[@francesdowney6804]

I'm starting my 3rd easy shell dress today! I've been making them for friends and they love this dress! Thanks again for the great pattern and tutorial!

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

That is great! Thanks for following along x

[@marie-laureromeuf6970]

Merci beaucoup pour les explications très claires, la robe est magnifique, je l'ai réalisée "en circulaire" sans tourner l'ouvrage, avec le sous titre en français et la vidéo c'était simple et sans souci...👏 madame

[@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.

[@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.

[@deborahm4484]

Hi I was wondering why you haven't done any tutorials recently I hope all is well with you.i love your channel..a great teacher 💝💝💝

[@janhowell6798]

This was great! I made my very first piece of clothing! Thank you