If you’re looking for an adorable, fun, and quick crochet project for babies, then you’ve just found it! This newborn onesie crochet pattern is crazy cute and makes a wonderful baby shower gift or new baby welcome gift.
Free Newborn Onesie Crochet Pattern
Supplies
Light to Medium Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Here are some of my favorites:
Brava Worsted
Color Mist
City Tweed Aran
Size H (5.0 mm)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
Ch: chain
St: stitch
Sl: slip
Sc: single crochet
Hdc: half double crochet
Dc: double crochet
Check out my crochet stitch how-to page for step-by-step directions
Size
Newborn
Gauge & Sizing
Approximately 3.25-3.5 sts/inch. PLEASE ADJUST HOOK SIZE TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT GAUGE.
NOTES:
- Chain stitches at the beginning of rounds do not count as a stitch.When joining at the end of rounds, join to first stitch.
- The top of the romper has a drawstring embellishment. This serves the purpose of decoration and fitting, and it allows the romper to fit a wider range of baby sizes. You may also choose to add a piece of elastic with the drawstring, for added security and fit. Or, a piece of ribbon instead of the crochet drawstring is cute too!
- Please remember that these are average sizes/ages. Not all babies are the same size, weight, and length.
You can also get an ad-free PRINTABLE PDF version of this pattern that includes 5 sizes from newborn to 24 months.
Newborn Crochet Onesie Pattern
Chain 42.
Being careful not to twist the chain stitches, join to the first chain.
Round 1: Ch 1. Sc in same ch, *sc in next ch; repeat from * around. Join. (42 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2. Dc in same st, *dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (42 sts)
Repeat round 2 until piece measures approximately 8 inches.
NOTE: This is where you can adjust the length of the torso section of the romper. If you’d like it shorter or longer, work fewer or more rounds.
Do not fasten off.
divide for legs
leg 1
Count 21 sts around half of the romper, and join with a slip stitch to that stitch. You will now be working the legs using half of the stitches for each one.
Round 1-2: Ch 2. Dc in same st, *dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join to first st. (21 sts)
NOTE: This is where you can adjust the length of the “bloomer bottom” legs. If you’d like them longer, work more rounds. If you do adjust the length, make sure the work the same number of rounds on the second leg also.
ruffle edge
Round 3: Ch 1. Hdc in same st, hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join.
Fasten off.
leg 2
Attach yarn to the first double crochet of remaining 21 unworked sts.
Round 1-2: Ch 2. Dc in same st, *dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join to first st. (21 sts)
NOTE: This is where you can adjust the length of the “bloomer bottom” legs. If you’d like them longer, work more rounds. If you do adjust the length, make sure the work the same number of rounds on the second leg also.
ruffle edge
Round 3: Ch 1. Hdc in same st, hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join.
Fasten off.
drawstring
Using matching, or contrasting yarn, crochet a chain of desired length, but at least long enough to go around the entire circumference of the top of the romper with room to tie a knot or bow.
Weave in ends, and thread onto a tapestry needle and then weave the chain through the top edge of the romper.
You’re finished!
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