# Mint and Sage Green Baby Dress Free Crochet Pattern
Mint and sage stripes — the freshest little dress! This baby dress alternates soft mint and gentle sage in clean stripes, with a soft flared skirt that’s perfect for twirling. It’s fresh, it’s natural, and it’s the dress I picture for garden photos and sunny-day outings.
Top-down construction with simple stripe changes. The two greens are soft and harmonious — like a garden in the morning.
Mint and sage in soft stripes — fresh and natural. Soft cotton for baby comfort.
What You’ll Need
- DK-weight soft cotton yarn in mint green (approx. 200 yards) and sage green (approx. 200 yards)
- Size G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- 2 small buttons
Finished size:
- 6–12 months: chest 18 inches, length 13 inches
The Pattern
Bodice
With mint, Ch 50.
Row 1: DC in the 4th chain from the hook and in each chain across, Ch 2, turn. (48 DC)
Row 2 (increase): *DC in the next 5 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch,* repeat across, Ch 2, turn. (56 DC)
Change to sage.
Rows 3–4: DC in each stitch across, Ch 2, turn. (56 DC)
Row 5 (divide): With mint, slip stitch to join in the round. Ch 2, DC in the next 8 (front), skip 12 (sleeve), DC in the next 20 (back), skip 12 (sleeve), DC in the next 8 (front), join. (36 DC)
Rounds 6–7: With mint, Ch 2, DC in each stitch around, join. (36 DC)
Striped Skirt
Round 8 (increase): With sage, Ch 2, *DC in the next 2 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch,* repeat around, join. (48 DC)
Alternate mint and sage every 2 rounds.
Rounds 9–16: Ch 2, DC in each stitch around, changing colors every 2 rounds, join. (48 DC)
Round 17 (increase): With the next stripe color, Ch 2, *DC in the next 3 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch,* repeat around, join. (60 DC)
Rounds 18–22: Continue the stripes, 2 rounds per color. (60 DC)
Round 23: With mint, Ch 1, SC in each stitch around, join. Fasten off.
Sew 2 buttons at the back bodice. Work 1 round of mint SC around each armhole. Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- Change colors at the round join for clean stripes.
- The two greens should be close in tone for a harmonious look.
- Carry the unused color up inside for 2-round stripes to reduce ends.
Fresh as morning — the sweetest striped dress!
