# Mint Green Lacy Baby Dress Free Crochet Pattern
Lacy mint for the littlest lady! This baby dress has a delicate openwork lace skirt in soft mint green, with tiny pearl buttons at the back. It’s dainty, it’s precious, and it’s the dress I picture for christenings, dedications, and the most special photos.
The lace is a simple openwork repeat — chains and double crochets that create a delicate mesh. The bodice is solid for comfort, the skirt is all lace. Heirloom beautiful, surprisingly simple.
Soft mint in delicate lace — like a fairy’s dress. Fine cotton for the daintiest stitches.
What You’ll Need
- DK-weight soft cotton yarn in mint green (approx. 350 yards)
- Size G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- 3 tiny pearl buttons
Finished size:
- 6–12 months: chest 18 inches, length 14 inches
The Pattern
Bodice
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)
Rows 3–4: DC in each stitch across, Ch 2, turn. (56 DC)
Row 5 (divide): 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: Ch 2, DC in each stitch around, join. (36 DC)
Lace Skirt
Round 8: Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in the same stitch, *Ch 2, skip 2 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch,* repeat around, join. (18 lace repeats)
Rounds 9–16: Slip stitch to the first Ch-2 space. Ch 3, DC in the same space, *Ch 2, 2 DC in the next Ch-2 space,* repeat around, join. (18 repeats)
Round 17 (increase): Ch 3, 2 DC in the same space, *Ch 2, 3 DC in the next Ch-2 space,* repeat around, join.
Rounds 18–22: Ch 3, 2 DC in the same space, *Ch 2, 3 DC in the next Ch-2 space,* repeat around, join.
Round 23: Ch 1, SC in each stitch and Ch-2 space around, join. Fasten off.
Sew 3 pearl buttons at the back bodice. Work 1 round of SC around each armhole. Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- The lace should be open but not holey — the 2-DC clusters keep it delicate yet modest.
- Block the skirt gently to open up the lace pattern.
- A white slip underneath makes the mint pop and adds modesty.
Delicate as a whisper — the sweetest lacy dress!
