Free Crochet Pattern
Open Back Dress
USA Format
Abbreviations
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
hdc. Half Double Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
Inc. Increase
DNT. Do Not Turn
Shell Group.
(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in same stitch or space.
vst. (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in same stitch or space.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
To fit size approx: 12 Inch chest premature baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 10.5 Inches
Materials
60 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in Color 1
25 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in Color 2
OR
2.15oz of Light Worsted Weight #3 in color 1
1oz of Light Worsted Weight #3 in color 2
4.00mm crochet hook
3 small Buttons
GAUGE -
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Back is left open from yoke downwards for easy access.
Worked in one piece starting with the yoke.
With color 1 ch42, (RS) 1hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1hdc in each of next 4ch, 3hdc in next ch, 1hdc in each of next 6ch, 3hdc in next ch, 1hdc in each of next 14ch, 3hdc in next ch, 1hdc in each of next 6ch, 3hdc in next ch, 1hdc in each of next 5ch. Turn. (48hdc)
Row 2 -
Rpt Row 2 until nine rows have been worked in all, you should have 112hdc at the end of Row 9.
Row 10 -
Commence Skirt -
Work through both loops of stitch from now on.
Pattern Row 1 -
Pattern Row 2 -
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 until 10 shell group rows have been worked in all, your work should measure approx 10.5 Inches from shoulder. Fasten off. Turn.
Bottom Edging & Button/Buttonhole Bands -
With WS facing and color 1, ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * 1sc in each of next 2dc, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in next ch1 space, 1sc in next 2dc, sl st in sc, * rpt from * to * to end working 3sc in last sc not a sl st, work 39sc evenly in row ends up first back edge, 3sc in corner, working along cast on edge work 1sc in each of the starting ch around neck, 3sc in corner, work 39sc evenly in row ends down second back edge, work 1sc in base of ch1, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Buttonhole Row -
Next Row -
Sleeves x 2 -
Next Row -
Finishing -
(Optional) decorate with an animal motif.
Hope you enjoy this free baby crochet pattern for an open back dress.
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