The Vintage Blossom Dress: A Charming Granny Square Pattern for Baby Girls

Hello, fellow makers! Are you looking to create a truly unique and beautiful dress for a special little girl in your life? I’m thrilled to share this detailed pattern for the Vintage Blossom Dress, a charming frock made entirely from classic granny squares. This dress has a wonderful retro feel, with a fitted bodice and a flowing skirt, perfect for a special occasion or just for adding a touch of handmade elegance to a baby’s wardrobe.

The dress is constructed from a total of 20 granny squares, allowing you to play with a variety of color combinations and yarn choices. The pattern is designed for a 9 to 12-month-old, but you can easily adjust the size by using a different yarn weight or hook size. The final picot edging on the sleeves, skirt, and collar adds a delicate and polished touch that makes this dress a true heirloom piece. Let’s grab our hooks and yarn and get ready to create something beautiful!

Why You’ll Love Crocheting This Dress:

• Unique Construction: The dress is built from individual granny squares, making it a fun and modular project.
• Versatile: You can use a single color for a classic look or use multiple colors for a vibrant, modern dress.
• Skill-Building: You’ll practice a variety of techniques, including creating granny squares, joining them, and working in the round.
• Perfect for Gifting: A handmade granny square dress is a thoughtful and cherished gift that will be treasured for years to come.

What You’ll Need:

• Yarn: Omega brand “Emily” yarn or any 1mm thick, 100% mercerized cotton yarn. You will need a few different colors.
• Crochet Hook: A 2mm crochet hook.
• Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): For weaving in all those ends.
• Scissors:
• Buttons: For the back opening.

Essential Crochet Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sp: space
• fan: a group of (3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) in a single space
• picot: a decorative stitch of (sl st, ch 3, sl st)
• FO: fasten off

The Pattern: The Vintage Blossom Dress (9-12 months)

This dress is constructed by first making 20 granny squares, then joining them, and finally adding the sleeves, skirt, and finishing details.

Part 1: The Granny Squares (Make 20)

1. Start: Create a slip knot and ch 4. Join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1 (Color A):
   • Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the ring, ch 2.
   • 3 dc in the ring, ch 2. Repeat this twice more.
   • Sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3 to join.
3. Round 2 (Color B):
   • Join the new yarn in any ch 2 space.
   • Ch 3, 2 dc in the space, ch 2, 3 dc in the same space (first corner).
   • Ch 1.
   • Repeat the corner and ch 1 in each ch 2 space around.
   • Sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3 to join.
4. Round 3 (Color A):
   • Join the new yarn in any ch 1 space.
   • Ch 3, 2 dc in the space, ch 1.
   • In the next corner ch 2 space, make a fan.
   • Ch 1. In the next ch 1 space, make 3 dc.
   • Repeat this pattern around, alternating a fan in the corners and 3 dc in the side spaces.
   • Sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3 to join.
5. FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in.

Part 2: Joining the Squares

1. The squares are joined by placing them right side to right side and using a slip stitch or single crochet to connect the chain spaces.
2. Assemble the squares into three sections:
   • Waist: A group of 10 squares.
   • Back: A group of 4 squares.
   • Shoulders/Straps: The remaining squares are used for the shoulder straps and to form the dress’s top.

Part 3: The Sleeves

1. Attach yarn to the armhole opening.
2. Work a total of five rounds of (3 dc, ch 1) in each chain space around the armhole, making sure to work a single dc where the squares join.
3. Reducing the Sleeve (Rounds 6 & 7): Work 2 dc in each chain space around, without a separating chain, to create a tighter fit.
4. Final Edging: Sc in the first st, ch 3, sl st in the same st to create a picot. Sl st in the next st, and then repeat the picot stitch around the entire sleeve opening.

Part 4: The Skirt and Edging

1. Attach yarn to the bottom of the waist section.
2. Work in the round, creating a pattern of (3 dc, ch 1) in each chain space.
3. Repeat this pattern for a total of 22 rows, or until the skirt reaches the desired length.
4. Final Edging: Add a picot edging to the hem of the skirt, following the same instructions as for the sleeves.

Part 5: Finishing Touches

1. Back Opening:
   • On one side of the back opening, work a few rows of sc. In the third row, create buttonholes by making a series of sc, followed by ch 2, skipping two stitches, and then continuing with sc.
   • On the other side of the back opening, work four rows of sc to create a stable base for the buttons.
2. Collar: Work a final picot edging around the entire neckline and down the back opening on the buttonhole side.
3. Weave in All Ends: Use your yarn needle to weave in all loose ends securely.
4. Attach Buttons: Sew the buttons onto the appropriate side of the back opening.

Congratulations, you’ve created a beautiful and unique Vintage Blossom Dress! This will be a special and cherished piece for any little girl. Happy hooking!

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