Crochet Newborn Speical Occasion Looks Crochet Patterns

Crochet Newborn Speical Occasion Looks Crochet Patterns.

This vintage crochet collection features three delicate, heirloom-quality designs suitable for newborns and infants up to 6 months. Worked in fine weight cotton thread (“Knit-Cro-Sheen”) using small steel crochet hooks, these pieces are designed for special occasions, christenings, or formal portraits.

The set includes:

1. Baby Girl’s Dress: A stunning frock featuring a detailed skirt worked in rounds with “Treble Shell” motifs, creating a lacy, scalloped texture. The bodice includes shoulder shaping and is finished with ribbon accents.
   • Sizes: Newborn and 3-6 months.
2. Baby Boy’s Suit: A classic romper-style suit featuring a textured waistband, fitted shorts (bottoms) worked with leg shaping, and an attached vest-style bodice with button/snap closures. It features a smart “collar” and ribbing details.
   • Sizes: Newborn and 3 months.
3. Baby’s Bonnet: A unisex accessory designed to coordinate with both outfits. It features a circular construction starting with a center ring, expanding into a pattern of double crochets and “Cluster” stitches, and finished with a ribbon tie.
   • Size: Newborn.

Baby Girl’s Dress

MATERIALS: Knit-Cro-Sheen—amount needed for size; 2 small snaps; sewing thread; 2/3 yd. of 1/4″ ribbon; sewing and tapestry needles; steel hook size needed to obtain gauge.

FINISHED SIZE: Newborn; 500 yds.
GAUGE: No. 2 hook, tr shell = 1″; 5 pattern rows = 2″; 6 dc = 1″.

FINISHED SIZE: 3-6 mos.; 750 yds.
GAUGE: No. 1 hook, (sc, tr shell) 4 times = 5″; 4 pattern rows = 2″; 11 dc = 2″.

SKIRT
Rnd 1: Ch 102, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, sc in each ch around, join with sl st in first sc (102).
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, skip each of next 2 sts; for treble shell (tr shell), 7 tr in next st, skip each of next 2 sts, (sc in next st, skip each of next 2 sts, tr shell in next st, skip each of next 2 sts) around, join as before (17 shells).
Rnd 3: Ch 4, 3 tr in same st, sc in center st of next shell, (tr shell in next sc, sc in center st of next shell) around, 3 tr in same st as ch 4, join with sl st in top of ch 4.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, tr shell in next sc, (sc in center st of next shell, tr shell in next sc) around, join with sl st in first sc.

Rnds 5-20: Repeat rnds 3 and 4 alternately.

NOTES: For double treble st (dtr), yo 3 times, insert hook in st, yo, pull lp through, (yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 4 times (see ill.).
For dtr shell, 7 dtr in same st.

Rnd 21: Ch 5, 3 dtr in same st, sc in center st of next shell, (dtr shell in next sc, sc in center st of next shell) around, 3 dtr in same st as ch 5, join with sl st in top of ch 5.
Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc in first st, dtr shell in next sc, (sc in center st of next shell, dtr shell in next sc) around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnds 23-25: Or to desired length, repeat rnds 21 and 22 alternately.
Rnd 26: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 3, (sc, ch 3) in each st around, join (136 sc). Fasten off.

BODICE
Row 1: Working on opposite side of starting ch on skirt, join with sl st in 3rd ch, ch 2, hdc in next 98 ch leaving last ch unworked, turn (99).
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Row 4: For right back, ch 3, dc in next 21 sts leaving 77 sts unworked, turn (22).
Rows 5-9: Repeat rows 3 and 2 alternately.
Row 10: For shoulder shaping, sl st in first 9 sts, ch 3, dc in next 13 sts, turn (14).
Rows 11-12: Repeat rows 3 and 2. At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 4: For front, skip next 6 sts on row 3, join with sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 42 sts leaving last 28 sts unworked, turn (43).
Rows 5-9: Repeat rows 3 and 2 alternately.
Row 10: For right shoulder, ch 3, dc in next 13 sts leaving last 29 sts unworked, turn (14).
Rows 11-12: Repeat rows 3 and 2. At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 10: For left shoulder, skip next 15 sts on row 9 of front, join with sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in each st across, turn (14).
Rows 11-12: Repeat rows 3 and 2. At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 4: For left back, skip next 6 sts on row 3, join with sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in each st across, turn (22).
Rows 5-9: Repeat rows 3 and 2 alternately.
Row 10: For shoulder shaping, ch 3, dc in next 13 sts leaving last 8 sts unworked, turn (14).
Rows 11-12: Repeat rows 3 and 2. At end of last row, fasten off.

FRONT TRIM
Working around post (see ill.) of hdc on row 3, join with sl st in 28th st on left side at armhole, (ch 3, skip next st, sl st around next st) across (21 ch lps). Fasten off.
Repeat in rows 5, 7 and 9.
For shoulder seams, sew row 12 of front and back tog on each side.

SLEEVE (make 2)
Rnd 1: Working in sts and ends of rows around armhole, join with sc in center st at underarm; spacing sts evenly, 41 sc around, join with sl st in first sc (42).
Rnds 2-5: Repeat rnds 2-5 of skirt (7 shells).
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, (*hdc in each of next 2 sts, dc in next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts*, sc in each of next 3 sts) 6 times; repeat between first *, sc in last st, join with sl st in first sc (56).
Rnd 7: Ch 1, (sc in each of next 2 sts, sc next 2 sts tog) around, join as before (42).
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, (sc next 2 sts tog, sc in each of next 2 sts) around, join (32).
Rnd 9: Ch 1, (sc in each of next 2 sts, sc next 2 sts tog) around, join (24).
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. Fasten off.
Repeat in other armhole.

NECK TRIM
Row 1: Working around neck opening in sts and ends of rows, join with sc in row 1 of left back on bodice, (2 sc in next row, sc in next row) 4 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts; * working in ends of rows and seam, repeat between () 3 times, 2 sc in next row*; sc in next 15 sts; repeat between first *, sc in next 7 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in same row; repeat between () 4 times, turn (83).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across with 3 sc in center st of each corner at back, turn (87).
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 15 sts, 3 sc in next st, (ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st) across to center st of next corner, 3 sc in corner, sc in last 15 sts. Fasten off.
For placket, with left side of trim over right, sew ends of rows to unworked sts of skirt. Sew snaps evenly spaced to trim at back opening.
Cut ribbon in half, tie 1 in bow around center front st on row 2 of neck trim and row 1 of bodice.

Baby Boy’s Suit

MATERIALS: Knit-Cro-Sheen—amount needed for size; 5 small snaps; 1/2 yd. of 1/4″ ribbon; sewing thread; sewing and tapestry needle; steel hook size needed to obtain gauge.
FINISHED SIZE: Newborn; 500 yds., No. 2 hook. GAUGE: 7 sc = 1″, 6 sc ribbing rows = 1″; 7 hdc = 1″, 5 hdc rows = 1″.
FINISHED SIZE: 3 mos.; 600 yds., No. 1 hook. GAUGE: 13 sc = 2″, 11 sc ribbing rows = 2″; 13 hdc = 2″, 9 hdc rows = 2″.

WAISTBAND
NOTE: Waistband is worked in back lps (see Stitch Guide) throughout.
Row 1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn (4).
Rows 2-36: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 37: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in last st, turn (6).
Rows 38-66: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Row 67: Ch 2, hdc next 2 sts tog, hdc in next st, hdc next 2 sts tog, turn (4).
Rows 68-101: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 102: Hold opposite side of starting ch and row 101 tog; matching sts and working through both thicknesses, ch 1, sl st in each st across. Do not turn or fasten off.

BOTTOM
Rnd 1: Working in ends of rows around waistband, ch 1, sc in each of first 2 rows, 2 sc in next row, (sc in each of next 2 rows, 2 sc in next row) around, join with sl st in first sc, turn (136).
Rnds 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join as before, turn.
Rnds 4-23: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join with sl st in top of ch 2, turn.
Rnd 24: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join as before. Mark 33rd st. Fasten off. Turn piece.
Row 25: Now working in rows for crotch back, join with sl st in marked st of rnd 24, ch 2, (hdc next 2 sts tog) 2 times, hdc in next 56 sts, (hdc next 2 sts tog) 2 times, hdc in next st leaving remaining sts unworked, turn (62).
Rows 26-36: Ch 2, (hdc next 2 sts tog) 2 times, hdc in each st across to last 5 sts, (hdc next 2 sts tog) 2 times, hdc in last st, turn, ending with 18 sts in last row.
Rows 37-40: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
Row 25: For crotch front, skip each of next 2 unworked sts on rnd 24, join with sl st in next st, ch 2, (hdc next 2 sts tog) 2 times, hdc in next 56 sts, (hdc next 2 sts tog) 2 times, hdc in next st leaving 2 sts unworked, turn (62).
Rows 26-40: Repeat rows 26-40 of crotch back.

Trim
Rnd 1: Working in sts and ends of rows around outside edge of bottom, join with sc in first skipped st on rnd 24, sc in next st, (sc in next row, 2 sc in each of next 14 rows, sc in next row, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in end of next row, 2 sc in each of next 14 rows, sc in next row), sc in each of next 2 sts; repeat between (), join with sl st in first sc, turn (168).
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around with 3 sc in center st of each corner, join as before, turn (176).
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around with 3 sc in center st of each corner, join (184). Fasten off.
Sew 2 snaps evenly spaced on trim at crotch opening.

BODICE
Row 1: Working in ends of rows across waistband, join with sl st in end of row 2, ch 2, hdc in each of next 3 rows, (2 hdc in next row, hdc in next 5 rows, 2 hdc in next row, hdc in next 4 rows) 8 times, hdc in next 6 rows, 2 hdc in next row leaving last 2 rows unworked, turn (116).
Rows 2-13: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Row 14: For right back, ch 2, hdc in next 25 sts, leaving last 90 sts unworked, turn (26).
Rows 15-24: Repeat row 2.
Row 25: For shoulder, ch 2, hdc in next 11 sts leaving last 14 sts unworked, turn (12).
Row 26: Repeat row 2. Fasten off.
Row 14: For front, skip next 6 sts on row 13, join with sl st in next st, ch 2, hdc in next 51 sts leaving last 32 sts unworked, turn (52).
Rows 15-24: Repeat row 2.
Row 25: For left front shoulder, ch 2, hdc in next 11 sts leaving last 40 sts unworked, turn (12).
Row 26: Repeat row 2. Fasten off.
Row 25: For right front shoulder, skip next 28 sts on row 24 of front, join with sl st in next st, ch 2, hdc in last 11 sts, turn (12).
Row 26: Repeat row 2. Fasten off.
Row 14: For left back, skip next 6 sts on row 13, join with sl st in next st, ch 2, hdc in last 25 sts, turn (26).
Rows 15-24: Repeat row 2.
Row 25: For shoulder, sl st in first 15 sts, ch 2, hdc in last 11 sts, turn (12).
Row 26: Repeat row 2. Fasten off.
Matching sts, sew rows 26 of fronts and backs tog.

SLEEVE (make 2)
Rnd 1: Working in sts and ends of rows around armhole, join with sl st in 4th skipped st on row 13 of bodice, ch 2, hdc in each of next 2 sts, *(2 hdc in next row, hdc in each of next 3 rows) 3 times, 2 hdc in next row; repeat from *, hdc in each of next 3 sts, join with sl st in top of ch 2, turn (40).
Rnds 2-7: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join as before, turn. At end of row 7, do not turn.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Repeat in other armhole.

COLLAR
Row 1: Working in ends of rows and sts across neck edge, join with sl st in first st of row 24, ch 2, hdc in each of next 3 sts, hdc next 2 sts tog, hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc next 2 sts tog, hdc in next 4 sts, *hdc in next row, hdc next 2 rows tog, hdc in next row*, (hdc in next 4 sts, hdc next 2 sts tog) 4 times, hdc in next 4 sts; repeat between first *; repeat between (), hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc next 2 sts tog, hdc in next 4 sts, turn (54).
Row 2: For right half, ch 1, sc in first 27 sts leaving last 27 sts unworked, turn (27).
Rows 3-4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in each st across to last 3 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in last st, turn (25).
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in last st, turn (25).
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in next 5 sts, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) 5 times, sc in next 4 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in last st, turn (28).
Row 8: Repeat row 5, turn (26).
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in next 8 sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) 2 times, sc in next 8 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in last st, turn (26).
Row 10: Repeat row 5 (24).
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in next 6 sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) 3 times, sc in next 6 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, sc in last st (25). Fasten off.
Rows 2-11: For left half, join with sc in next st on row 21, repeat rows 2-11 of right half.

BACK EDGING
Row 1: Working in ends of rows and sts, join with sl st in end of row 1 on left back, ch 1, (2 sc in next row, sc in next row) across back, sc in each row and in each st across both collar sides; repeat between (), turn (166).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Fasten off.
Row 3: For right back, join with sc in first st of row 2, sc in next 35 sts leaving last 130 sts unworked, turn (36).
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Fasten off.
Row 3: For left back, with wrong side facing you, join with sc in 130th st on row 2, sc in next 35 sts, turn (36).
Row 4: Repeat row 4 of right back.
Sew 3 snaps evenly spaced down back opening. Fold right back edging over left back edging; working through both thicknesses, sew ends of rows to rows 101, 102 and 1 of waistband.

VEST SIDE (make 2)
Row 1: Ch 13, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across, turn (12).
Rows 2-8: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
Row 9: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in each st across with 2 hdc in last st, turn (14).
Rows 10-12: Repeat row 2.
Row 13: Repeat row 9 (16).
Row 14: Repeat row 2.
Row 15: Repeat row 9 (18).
Row 16: Ch 2, hdc in each st across with 2 hdc in last st, turn (19).
Rows 17-19: Repeat row 2.
Row 20: Ch 2, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc last 2 sts tog, turn (18).
Row 21: Ch 2, hdc next 2 sts tog, hdc in each st across, turn (17).
Row 22: Ch 2, hdc in each st across to last 4 sts, (hdc next 2 sts tog) 2 times, turn (15).
Row 23: Ch 2, (hdc next 2 sts tog) 2 times, hdc in each st across, turn (13).
Rows 24-25: Repeat rows 22 and 23 (11, 9). At end of row 25 on 2nd piece, do not turn.
Row 26: For first piece, working in sts and ends of rows around edge, ch 1, sc in first 9 sts, sc in next row, (2 sc in next row, sc in next row) 12 times, 2 sc in next row, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 25 rows, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Row 26: For 2nd piece, 2 sc in each of next 25 rows, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st, (2 sc in next row, sc in next row) 12 times, 2 sc in next row, sc in last 9 sts, join as before. Fasten off.
Sew sts of rnd 26 worked in row 1 to shoulder seam; sew sts of rnd 26 worked in ends of rows 15-25 to underarm seam.
Repeat with other side of vest.
Tie ribbon in bow at neckline between collars.

Baby’s Bonnet

MATERIALS: Knit-Cro-Sheen—150 yds.; 30″ of 1/4″ ribbon; No. 1 steel hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
GAUGE: 8 dc = 1″; 3 dc rows = 1″.
FINISHED SIZE: Newborn.

BONNET
Rnd 1: Ch 4, 9 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of ch 4 (10).
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each of next 4 sts, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in each of next 4 sts, join with sl st in top of ch 3 (22).
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join as before (44).
Rnd 4: Ch 4, skip next st, (dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4 (22 dc).
Rnd 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, 3 dc in each dc around, join (66).
Rnd 6: For beginning cluster (beg cl), ch 2, (yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook; ch 3, *for cluster (cl), repeat between () 3 times, yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook; ch 3; repeat from * around, join with sl st in beg cl (22 cl).
Rnd 7: Sl st in each of next 2 ch, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch, ch 1, skip next ch, skip next cl, skip next ch, (3 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip next ch, skip next cl, skip next ch) around, join with sl st in top of ch 3 (66).
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next ch sp, (dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next ch sp) around, join as before (110).
Row 9: Now working in rows and in back lps (see Stitch Guide), ch 3, dc in next 85 sts leaving last 24 sts unworked, turn (86).
Row 10: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Row 11: Ch 3, (skip each of next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st) 28 times, dc in last st, turn (86).
Row 12: Ch 4, (cl, ch 1) across with dc in last st, turn (28 cl, 2 dc).
Row 13: Ch 3, dc in next ch sp, (skip next cl, 3 dc in next ch sp) 27 times, skip next cl, dc in next ch sp, dc in last st, turn (85).
Row 14: Ch 3, dc in next st, (cl, ch 1) 27 times, dc in each of last 2 sts, turn (27 cl).
Row 15: Ch 3, skip next st, 3 dc in each ch sp across to last 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in last st, turn (85).
Row 16: Ch 4, skip next st, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) across, turn (43 dc).
Row 17: Ch 3, dc in each st and ch across, do not turn (85).
Row 18: Working across neck edge in ends of rows and sts, 2 sc in each of next 9 rows, (sc in next st, sc next 2 sts tog) 8 times, 2 sc in each of next 9 rows, do not turn (52).
Row 19: Working this row in back lps, ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st) across, turn.
Row 20: Working this row in front lps of row 17; repeat row 19. Fasten off.
Weave ribbon through sts on row 16. Tie in bow around neck.

Abbreviations & Stitch Guide

This pattern uses Standard US Crochet Terminology.

Special Stitches & Techniques

• Back lps / Front lps: Work the stitch only into the back loop or front loop of the stitch from the previous row.
• Tr Shell (Treble Shell): 7 tr in next st.
• Dtr (Double Treble St): Yo 3 times, insert hook in st, yo, pull lp through, (yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 4 times.
• Dtr Shell: 7 dtr in same st.
• Beg Cl (Beginning Cluster – used in Bonnet): Ch 2, (yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook.
• Cl (Cluster – used in Bonnet): (Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 3 times, yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook.

Materials Summary

• Yarn: Knit-Cro-Sheen (Fine weight cotton crochet thread).
• Hooks: Steel Crochet Hooks No. 1 and No. 2 (or size needed to obtain gauge).
• Notions: Small snaps, sewing thread, sewing and tapestry needles, 1/4″ ribbon (approx 2/3 yd for dress, 1/2 yd for suit, 30″ for bonnet).