Crocheting a princess baby dress is a rewarding project that’s perfect for baby showers, birthdays, or just for fun! Here’s a step-by-step beginner-friendly guide to help you get started. This guide assumes basic crochet knowledge (e.g., chaining, single crochet, double crochet). Let me know if you’d like help with any stitch.

๐งถ Supplies Needed:
- Yarn: Soft baby yarn (Light or DK weight is ideal)
- Hook: Size G (4.0 mm) or H (5.0 mm), depending on yarn and desired size
- Buttons or ribbon (for closure/back)
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
- Stitch markers (optional)
๐ Princess Baby Dress Pattern (0-3 months)
๐ธ Part 1: Yoke (Top of the Dress)
- Chain 52.
- Row 1: DC in 4th chain from hook and across (50 DC).
- Row 2: Chain 2, turn. DC in first 7 stitches, (DC, ch 1, DC) in next stitch (for raglan increases), DC in next 6 stitches* โ repeat from * to * 3 more times. DC in last 7. (Total 58 DC, with 4 ch-1 spaces for corners).
- Rows 3โ8: Continue increasing in the ch-1 spaces. DC in each stitch, and (DC, ch 1, DC) in each corner.
After 8 rows, your yoke should have a gentle square shape with 4 corners.
๐ธ Part 2: Body of the Dress
- Separate for sleeves: Work DC across front, skip sleeve stitches, DC across back, skip other sleeve, DC across final front part.
- Continue working in rounds: Join with a slip stitch and begin working in rounds with double crochet.
- Add flare (optional): Every 3rd round, increase by adding 2 DC in one stitch to widen the skirt.
- Continue for 6โ10 inches, depending on desired length.
๐ธ Part 3: Skirt Edge (Optional)
- Add a shell stitch, picot, or ruffle for a princess look:
- Example shell: (5 DC in same stitch, skip 2 stitches, SC in next) repeat around.
๐ธ Part 4: Sleeves
- Reattach yarn to sleeve openings.
- Work 3โ4 rounds of DC or HDC.
- Add shell or ruffle edge for style.
๐ธ Part 5: Finishing
- Add ribbon at the waist or neckline.
- Sew buttons at the back of the yoke or create button loops.
- Weave in all ends.
๐งต Tips:
- Use pastel colors like pink, lavender, or ivory for a classic princess look.
- Add tiny crocheted flowers, bows, or pearls (sewn on) for embellishment.
- Block the dress lightly for best shape.
Would you like a video tutorial, a printable PDF, or a pattern for a larger size (6โ12 months or toddler)? I can also help you adjust the dress to match a specific princess theme (like Cinderella, Belle, etc.) if youโd like!