Santa Set

Sizes/Finished Measurements

Pants

Newborn (0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years)

To fit Waist: 14 (16, 17, 19, 21)”

Length: 11.5 (13, 14.5, 16.5, 19)”

Hat

To fit head: 13-14 (14-15, 15-16, 16-18, 18-20)”

Length: 5 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7)”

Yarn

Emu Classic DK, light weight 3 yarn in red (100% Acrylic 282 m per 100 g skein)

1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins  

A small amount of black dk, weight 3 yarn for the waist band and straps, a small amount of yellow for the buckle

A small amount of white fluffy yarn for the leg and hat cuffs, I used King Cole Truffle in coconut

Hook & Other Materials 

US Size G/6 (4.0mm) crochet hook I use this set from Amazon*

Yarn needle

2 x 15mm black buttons

Gauge

9 hdc and 5 rows = 2”/5 cm

Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK

sc=single crochet (double crochet in UK)

hdc=half double crochet (half treble UK)

dc=double crochet (treble crochet UK)

ch=chain

slst=slip stitch

Special Stitches

fphdc=front post half double crochet (front post half treble crochet UK) = yo and insert hook into the front post of the hdc below and hdc as usual

bphdc=back post half double crochet (back post half treble UK)= yo and insert hook into the back post of the hdc below and hdc as usual

Notes

1. Similar weight yarns may be substituted; please check the gauge.

2. Beginning ch1 or ch2 does NOT count as a stitch.

To help prevent a seam at the back this is how I started and finished each round.

 My example is a size newborn.

Santa Pants

Starting with red 

Ch 68, (74, 80, 86, 92), slst to first to form a circle

Round 1: Ch1, hdc in the same, hdc 67, (73, 79, 85, 91), slst to the first stitch. (68, 74, 80, 86, 92)

Round 2: ch1, fphdc, bphdc across, slst to the first stitch. (68, 74, 80, 86, 92)

Change to black

Round 3-4: Ch1, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to the first stitch. (68, 74, 80, 86, 92)

Change back to red

Round 5: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to the first stitch. (68, 74, 80, 86, 92)

Round 6: ch1, *fphdc, bphdc* across, slst to the first stitch. (68, 74, 80, 86, 92)

Round 7: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to the second stitch. (68, 74, 80, 86, 92)

Repeat round 7 until work measures 4.5, (5, 5.5, 7, 8) inches.

Legs

Round 1: Ch2, hdc in the same, hdc 33, (36, 39, 42, 45), slst to the second stitch, leaving the rest unworked. (34, 37, 40, 43, 46)

Repeat round 1 until the leg measures 5.5, (6.5, 7.5, 9, 11) inches.

Fasten off and join yarn and repeat for the second leg.

Join the white fluffy yarn and hdc around the bottom of each leg.

Straps

With black

Round 1: Ch7, hdc in third ch from hook, hdc 4. (5) Turn

Round 2: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc 4. (5) Turn

Repeat round 2 until the strap measures (13.5, 15.5, 17, 19, 21) inches, then continue to the button hole.

Button hole

Round 1: Ch1, sc in the same, sc1, ch1, skip 1, sc 2

Round 2: Sc in the same, sc 1, 2 sc in ch1, sc 2.

Buckle 

With yellow

Ch18 slst to first to form a ring.

Ch1, 3 sc in the same, 1 sc in each of the next 4, 3 sc in the next ch, 1 sc in each of the next 3, 3 sc in the next ch, 1 sc in each of the next 4, 3 sc in the next ch, 1 sc in each of the next 3, slst to first. 

Fasten off and sew in the centre front of pants on the black rounds.

Hat 

Round 1: ch10, slst to first to form a ring, ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in the next 9, slst to the second stitch. (10)

Round 2: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in the next 9, slst to the second stitch. (10)

Round 3: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 3, inc, hdc 4, inc, slst to the second stitch. (12)

Round 4: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 4, inc, hdc 5, inc, slst to the second stitch. (14)

Round 5: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 5, inc, hdc 6, inc, slst to the second stitch. (16)

Round 6: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 6, inc, hdc 7, inc, slst to the second stitch. (18)

Round 7: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 7, inc, hdc 8, inc, slst to the second stitch. (20)

Round 8: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 8, inc, hdc 9, inc, slst to the second stitch. (22)

Round 9: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 9, inc, hdc 10, inc, slst to the second stitch. (24)

Round 10: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 2, inc, *hdc 3, inc* x 5, slst to the second stitch. (30)

Round 11: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to the second stitch. (30)

Round 12: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 3, inc, *hdc 4, inc* x 5, slst to second stitch. (36)

Round 13: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to the second stitch. (36)

Round 14: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 4, inc, *hdc 5, inc* x 5, slst to the second stitch. (42) place marker at the end of this round.

Round 15: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to the second stitch. (42)

Round 16: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 5, inc, *hdc 6, inc* x 5, slst to the second stitch. (48)

Round 17: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to the second stitch. (48)

Round 18: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 6, inc, *hdc 7, inc* x 5, slst to the second stitch. (54) 

(for newborn only continue working 54 stitches until work measures 4.5 inches from maker)

Round 19: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to the second stitch. (54)

Round 20: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 7, inc, *hdc 8, inc* x 5, slst to the second stitch. (60) 

(for 0-3 continue working 60 stitches until work measures 5.5 inches from marker)

Round 21: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to the second stitch. (60)

Round 22: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 8, inc, *hdc 9, inc* x 5, slst to the second stitch. (66) 

(for 3-6 continue working 66 stitches until work measures 6 inches from marker)

Round 23: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to the second stitch. (66)

Round 24: ch2, hdc in next 9, inc, *hdc 10, inc* x 5, slst to the second stitch. (72) 

(for 6-12 continue working 72 stitches until work measures 6.5 inches from marker)

Round 25: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to the second stitch. (72)

Round 26: ch2, hdc in the same, hdc in next 10, inc, *hdc 11, inc* x 5, slst to the second stitch. (78) 

(for 1-2 years continue working 78 stitches until work measures 7 inches from marker)

Fasten off.

Edging

Join white fluffy yarn 

Ch3, dc in each stitch, slst to first.

Fasten off.

Make a white pompom and sew at the top of the hat.

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Little Miss Christmas Dress

This dress is crochet all in one, starting from the top and has the option of adding fluffy yarn to the collar.

Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK terms

sc=single crochet (double crochet in UK)

hdc=half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)

dc=double crochet (treble crochet in UK)

ch=chain

slst=slip stitch

blo=back loop only (crochet in the back loop of the stitch)

Materials 

4 mm hook

Dk / light worsted / 8ply yarn in Red for the main colour, also a small amount of white, black and yellow

Newborn 250 meters

0-3 months 300 meters

3-6 months 350 meters

6-12 months 440 meters

1-2 years 550 meters

Gauge Square

With 4mm hook

Row 1: Ch11, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each chain across. (9) Turn

Row 2-5: ch1, hdc in base of ch1, hdc 8. (9) Turn

Square should measure 2 x 2 inches.

If you're out with a 4mm hook try a 4.5mm hook.

If you have problems hitting the length but the width is ok, try dc (treble crochet) instead of hdc

Buckle

With yellow

Ch18, slst to first to form a ring.

Ch1, 3 sc in the same, 1 sc in each of the next 4, 3 sc in the next ch, 1 sc in each of the next 3, 3 sc in the next ch, 1 sc in each of the next 4, 3 sc in the next ch, 1 sc in each of the next 3, slst to first. 

Fasten off and sew in the centre front of black.

Newborn

Size to fit: 14 Inch chest Newborn Baby

Length from shoulder approx 11.5 Inches

Starting with red Ch56, slst to first to form a ring  

Row 1: ch1, 1 sc in the same, sc 55, slst to first. (56) 

Row 2: (in blo) ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next, hdc 2 into the next, *1 hdc in the next 2, hdc 2 in the next* x 17, 1 hdc in the last 2, slst to first. (74) 

Row 3: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 2, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 3, hdc 2 in the next* x 17, 1 hdc in the last 2, slst to first. (92) Turn

Row 4: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 3, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 4, hdc 2 in the next*, x 17, 1 hdc in the last 2, slst to first. (110) 

Row 5: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 4, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 5, hdc 2 in the next*, x 17, 1 hdc in the last 2, slst to first. (128) 

Row 6: (Divide for Armholes) ch1, 1 hdc in the same, ch4, skip 36, (armhole), 1 hdc in each of the next 28 (front), ch4, skip 36 (armhole), 1 hdc in each of the next 27 (back), slst to first. (64) 

Row 7: ch1, hdc in same, hdc to end (including a hdc in each chain), slst to first. (64) 

Change to black

Row 8-9: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to end, slst to first. (64) 

Row 10: ch1, 2 dc in same, 2 dc in each  to end, slst to first. (128) 

Change to red

Row 11: ch1, dc in same, dc all, slst to first. (128)

Repeat row 11 until work measures 10.5 inches from shoulder.

White edging

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to first. (128)

Row 2: ch1, sc in the same, sk3, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2, *sc 1, sk 2, (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2*, slst to first.

Collar

Working in the front loops from row 2, find the centre stitch at the front of the dress and place a marker, join white yarn in the next stitch.

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to the stitch before the marker. (73) Turn

Row 2: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc 7, 2 hdc in the next, *hdc 8, 2 hdc in the next* x 7, hdc 1. (81) Turn

I did row 3 with fluffy yarn, but it can be done in the same yarn as row 1&2

Row 3: ch1, sc in the same, sc all. (81) 

Arms 

Join yarn in the first unworked stitch under the arm

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to the end and the ch4 underneath, slst to first. 

Row 2: ch1, sc in the same, sk3, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2, *sc 1, sk 2, (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2*, slst to first.

0-3 months

Size to fit: 16 Inch chest 0-3 month Baby

Length from shoulder approx 13 Inches

Starting with red Ch60, slst to first to form a ring  

Row 1: ch1, 1 sc in the same, sc 59, slst to first. (60) 

Row 2: (in blo) ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 2, hdc 2 in the next* x 19, slst to first. (80) 

Row 3: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 2, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 3, hdc 2 in the next* x 19, slst to first. (100) Turn

Row 4: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 3, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 4, hdc 2 in the next*, x 19, slst to first. (120) 

Row 5: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 4, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 5, hdc 2 in the next*, x 19, slst to first. (140) 

Row 6: (Divide for Armholes) ch1, 1 hdc in the same, ch4, skip 38, (armhole), 1 hdc in each of the next 32 (front), ch4, skip 38 (armhole), 1 hdc in each of the next 31 (back), slst to first. (72) 

Row 7: ch1, hdc in same, hdc to end (including a hdc in each chain), slst to first. (72) 

Change to black

Row 8-9: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to end, slst to first. (72) 

Change to red

Row 10: ch1, 2 dc in same, 2 dc in each  to end, slst to first. (144) 

Row 11: ch1, dc in same, dc all, slst to first. (144)

Repeat row 11 until work measures 12 inches from shoulder.

White edging

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to first. (144)

Row 2: ch1, sc in the same, sk 2, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next, sk2, *sc 1, sk 2, (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2*, slst to first.

Collar

Working in the front loops from row 2, find the centre stitch at the front of the dress and place a marker, join white yarn in the next stitch.

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to the stitch before the marker. (79) Turn

Row 2: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc 7, 2 hdc in the next, *hdc 8, 2 hdc in the next* x 7, hdc 7. (87) Turn

I did row 3 with fluffy yarn, but it can be done in the same yarn as row 1&2

Row 3: ch1, sc in the same, sc all. (87)

Arms 

Join yarn in the first unworked stitch under the arm

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to the end and the ch4 underneath, slst to first. 

Row 2: ch1, sc in the same, sk3, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2, *sc 1, sk 2, (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2*, slst to first.

Size 3-6 months

Size to fit: 18 Inch chest 3-6 month Baby

Length from shoulder approx 14.5 Inches

Starting with red Ch64, slst to first to form a ring  

Row 1: ch1, 1 sc in the same, sc 63, slst to first. (64) 

Row 2: (in blo) ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 2, hdc 2 in the next* x 18, 1 hdc in the last 7, slst to first. (83) 

Row 3: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 2, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 3, hdc 2 in the next* x 18, 1 hdc in the last 7, slst to first. (102) Turn

Row 4: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 3, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 4, hdc 2 in the next*, x 18, 1 hdc in the last 7, slst to first. (121) 

Row 5: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 4, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 5, hdc 2 in the next*, x 19, 1 hdc in the last 7, slst to first. (140) 

Row 6: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 9, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 10, hdc 2 in the next*, x 11, 1 hdc in the last 8, slst to first. (152) 

Row 7: (Divide for Armholes) ch1, 1 hdc in the same, ch4, skip 40, (armhole), 1 hdc in each of the next 36 (front), ch4, skip 40 (armhole), 1 hdc in each of the next 35 (back), slst to first. (80) 

Row 8: ch1, hdc in same, hdc to end (including a hdc in each chain), slst to first. (80) 

Change to black

Row 9-10: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to end, slst to first. (80) 

Change to red

Row 11: ch1, 2 dc in same, 2 dc in each  to end, slst to first. (160) 

Row 12: ch1, dc in same, dc all, slst to first. (160)

Repeat row 12 until work measures 13.5 inches from shoulder.

White edging

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to first. (160)

Row 2: ch1, sc in the same, sk 2, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2, *sc 1, sk 2, (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2*, slst to first.

Collar

Working in the front loops from row 2, find the centre stitch at the front of the dress and place a marker, join white yarn in the next stitch.

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to the stitch before the marker. (82) Turn

Row 2: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc 8, 2 hdc in the next, *hdc 9, 2 hdc in the next* x 7, hdc 2. (90) Turn

I did row 3 with fluffy yarn, but it can be done in the same yarn as row 1&2

Row 3: ch1, sc in the same, sc all. (90)

Arms 

Join yarn in the first unworked stitch under the arm

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to the end and the ch4 underneath, slst to first. 

Row 2: ch1, sc in the same, sk3, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2, *sc 1, sk 2, (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2*, slst to first.

Size 6-12 months

Size to fit: 20 Inch chest 6-12 month Baby

Length from shoulder approx 16 Inches

Starting with red Ch68, slst to first to form a ring  

Row 1: ch1, 1 sc in the same, sc 67, slst to first. (68) 

Row 2: (in blo) ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 2, hdc 2 in the next* x 21, 1 hdc in the last2, slst to first. (90) 

Row 3: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 2, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 3, hdc 2 in the next* x 21, 1 hdc in the last 2, slst to first. (112) Turn

Row 4: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 3, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 4, hdc 2 in the next*, x 21, 1 hdc in the last 2, slst to first. (134) 

Row 5: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 4, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 5, hdc 2 in the next*, x 21, 1 hdc in the last 2, slst to first. (156) 

Row 6: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 18, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 18, hdc 2 in the next*, x 7, 1 hdc in the last 4, slst to first. (164) 

Row 7: (Divide for Armholes) ch1, 1 hdc in the same, ch4, skip 42, (armhole), 1 hdc in each of the next 40 (front), ch4, skip 42 (armhole), 1 hdc in each of the next 39 (back) slst to first. (88) 

Row 8: ch1, hdc in same, hdc to end (including a hdc in each chain) slst to first. (88) 

Change to black

Row 9-10: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to end, slst to first. (88) 

Change to red

Row 11: ch1, 2 dc in same, 2 dc in each to end, slst to first. (176) 

Row 12: ch1, dc in same, dc all, slst to first. (176)

Repeat row 12 until work measures 15 inches from shoulder.

White edging

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to first. (176)

Row 2: ch1, sc in the same, sk 3, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2, *sc 1, sk 2, (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2*, slst to first.

Collar

Working in the front loops from row 2, find the centre stitch at the front of the dress and place a marker, join white yarn in the next stitch.

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to the stitch before the marker. (89) Turn

Row 2: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc 9, 2 hdc in the next, *hdc 10, 2 hdc in the next* x 7, hdc 1. (97) Turn

I did row 3 with fluffy yarn, but it can be done in the same yarn as row 1&2

Row 3: ch1, sc in the same, sc all. (97)

Arms 

Join yarn in the first unworked stitch under the arm

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to the end and the ch4 underneath, slst to first. 

Row 2: ch1, sc in the same, sk3, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2,  *sc 1, sk 2, (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2*, slst to first.

Size 1-2 Years

Size to fit: 22 Inch chest 

Length from shoulder approx 17.5 Inches

Starting with red Ch72, slst to first to form a ring  

Row 1: ch1, 1 sc in the same, sc 71, slst to first. (72) 

Row 2: (in blo) ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 2, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 3, hdc 2 in the next* x 16, 1 hdc in the last 4, slst to first. (89) 

Row 3: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 3, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 4, hdc 2 in the next* x 16, 1 hdc in the last 4, slst to first. (106) Turn

Row 4: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 4, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 5, hdc 2 in the next* x 16, 1 hdc in the last 4, slst to first. (123) 

Row 5: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 5, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 6, hdc 2 in the next* x 16, 1 hdc in the last 4, slst to first. (140) 

Row 6: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 6, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 7, hdc 2 in the next* x 16, 1 hdc in the last 4, slst to first. (157) 

Row 7: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, 1 hdc in the next 6, hdc 2 in the next, *1 hdc in the next 7, hdc 2 in the next*, x 18, 1 hdc in the last 5, slst to first. (176) 

Row 8: (Divide for Armholes) ch1, 1 hdc in the same, ch4, skip 44, (armhole), 1 hdc in each of the next 44 (front), ch4, skip 44 (armhole), 1 hdc in each of the next 43 (back), slst to first. (96) 

Row 9: ch1, hdc in same, hdc to end (including a hdc in each chain), slst to first. (96) 

Change to black

Row 10-11: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to end, slst to first. (96) 

Change to red

Row 12: ch1, 2 dc in same, 2 dc in each  to end, slst to first. (192) 

Row 13: ch1, dc in same, dc all, slst to first. (192)

Repeat row 13 until work measures 16.5 inches from shoulder.

White edging

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to first. (192)

Row 2: ch1, sc in the same, sk 2, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2, *sc 1, sk 2, (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2*, slst to first.

Collar

Working in the front loops from row 2, find the centre stitch at the front of the dress and place a marker, join white yarn in the next stitch.

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to the stitch before the marker. (88) Turn

Row 2: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc 6, 2 hdc in the next, *hdc 7, 2 hdc in the next* x 9, hdc 8. (98) Turn

I did row 3 with fluffy yarn, but it can be done in the same yarn as row 1&2

Row 3: ch1, sc in the same, sc all. (98)

Arms 

Join yarn in the first unworked stitch under the arm

Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc to the end and the ch4 underneath, slst to first. 

Row 2: ch1, sc in the same, sk3, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the next, sk2, *sc 1, sk 2, (3 dc, ch1, 3 dc) in the next, sk 2*, slst to first.

I would love to see your makes feel free to share @babycrochetdesigns Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook. 

*COPYRIGHT 2021 This pattern is made for personal use only. You may not copy, share or sell this pattern, you may make and sell items made from my patterns but please credit me @BabyCrochetDesigns as the designer many thanks*