Baby Dungaree Pattern

I have had lots of emails requesting a Newborn size for the Crochet Dungarees which I made back here, so here it is as promised.

Sweet Baby Dungaree's 

Measurements

To fit birth to 3 months

(See below for sizing)

Click here for size 12 to 18 months.

Materials

Size 4 mm hook

Approximately 80 grams Dk yarn.            

Abbreviations

(The pattern is written in UK terms)          

Ch= chain                                                                           

Dc= double crochet (sc US terms)

Htr= half treble (hdc US terms)

Front and back are the same  make one piece for each

First Leg

Ch 22,

Row 1:- htr in 3^rd ch from hook and in each chain across =20 htr, (2ch turn on this and every row)

Work 4 rows htr

Row 6:- htr in first st, 2 htr in next stitch, htr to end (21 htr)

Work 1 row fasten off.

Second Leg

Work as for first leg to 6th row, htr to last 2 sts, 2 htr in next st, htr in last st. ( 21 htr)

Work 1 row, 2 ch turn

Row 8:-htr across all sts,  ch 2, then all sts from first leg ensuring straight sides are on the outside and shaping on the inside = 44 htr

Rows 9-18 work straight on these 44 htr or until work measures 13 cm from beginning.

Row 19:- dec 1st at each end of row = 42 htr

Work three rows of 42 htr

Row 23:- dec 1 st at each end of row = 40 htr

Work 3 rows of 40 htr

Row 27 :- dec 1 st at each end of row = 38 htr

Work 3 rows of 38 htr or until work measures 22 cms from beg

Armholes.

Row 31:-Turn, ss into next 4 htr, ch 2,work to last 4 htr and leave unworked (30htr) 2ch turn

Row 32:-Dec 1 st at beg and end of this and every alternate row until there are 22 htr remaining.
Work 2 rows or until armhole measures 6 cm

Work 1 row dc  (US sc ) 1 ch turn

Buttonhole row

Row 42:- dc in 1st 2 sts, ch 1, miss 1 st, dc to last 3 sts ch 1, miss 1 st, dc in last 2 sts

Armhole should measure 7cms.

Fasten off.

Straps

Make 2

Chain 6

Htr in 3rd ch, htr to end = 4 htr, 2ch turn

Work 16 rows and fasten off.

Optional Pockets

Chain 13

Htr in 3rd chain from hook htr in each chain to end (11 htr)

Work 6 Rows htr and one Row dc to finish off, in contrasting shade if liked.

To Complete

Place pockets 19 rows up from the bottom and approx 4htr from the centre and sew into place.

If adding appliqué it’s easier to do it now before joining seams.

Join leg and side seams.

With contrasting shade, right side facing beg at armhole join, dc evenly up first front side of armhole, 3 dc in corner, dc across top of dungarees working 1 dc in buttonhole ch sps, 3dc in corner then dc evenly around armhole, 3 dc in corner dc across top back of dungarees, 3dc in corner, dc down armhole, ss into first dc and break yarn.

Weave in ends.
Sew straps onto back and add buttons.

Measurements

Appliqué
These dungarees look cute plain but it's fun to embellish them with appliqué, there are so many lovely free appliqué patterns to be found, this is what I chose for my dungarees.

Just click on the name to be taken to the pattern all of which are from Ravelry.
Jelly fish 
Fish
Dolphin

Candy
Cup cake

Click here for size 12 to 18 months.

Find More Baby Patterns here

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BABY DUNGAREE GALLERY

Made by Miriam

They are so sweet and beautifully made in pure cotton yarn thank you for sharing Miriam.

Made by Janice

Thank you for sharing the picture of your lovely dungarees Janice, here is the link to Janice's notes on Ravelry 

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a simple tool for all you teacher's out there, reading these I think you'll need it!

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May Stash Link Party and your March Favourites.

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