Easy Crochet Baby Pants: A Cozy Pattern For Beginners

There are many free crochet patterns available online for baby pants. These patterns are suitable for beginners and can be customised to fit babies of different ages. The pants can be made in one piece, starting from the waist and working down to the ankles, or in two identical halves that are sewn together. They can be made in a variety of colours and yarn types, such as merino or sport-weight yarn, and can include features like waist ties, foot attachments, and colourful stripes.

Baby crochet pants with waist ties

These baby crochet pants are a simple and easy pattern, perfect for beginners. The pattern starts from the waist and is crocheted in one piece, with the ribbing added at the end. The pattern includes sizes for 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months, but you can adjust the waist measurement by increasing the starting chain to match your baby's waist. The number of chains will vary depending on the yarn you use.

Materials:

Merino yarn: 100 gr for 3 months / 150 gr for 6 months / 200 gr for 12 months

Finished measurements:

• 3 months: 37 cm length / 46 cm waist
• 6 months: 39 cm length / 48 cm waist
• 12 months: 42.5 cm length / 55 cm waist

Pattern:

Starting with a 84(96)(108) chain, join the first stitch with the last with a slip stitch.

Row 1: 1 double crochet in every stitch of the row

Row 2: 2 double crochet in the first stitch, 1 double crochet in the next 5 stitches,*2 double crochet in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the 6th stitch* repeat until the end of the row. Total 98(112)(126)

Row 3: 1 double crochet in every stitch of the row, 1 slip stitch (using the same technique for the invisible join as shown in the video)

Rows 4-16 (4-18) (4-20): 1 double crochet in every stitch of the row (using the same technique for the invisible join)

Row 17 (19) (21): 1 double crochet in the first 49(56)(63) stitches, join with a slip stitch the first and the last stitch.

Rows 18-31 (20-35) (22-39): 1 double crochet in every stitch of the row, slip stitch.

Row 32 (36) (40): 1 double crochet in the first stitch, decrease (2 double crochet together), 1 double crochet in each of the next stitches, 1 decrease in the last stitch, fasten off.

Repeat the above steps for the other leg, attaching your yarn to the first stitch in the crotch (from behind).

Waist Ties:

To make the waist ties, attach your yarn in the center of the side that you want to be the front of the pants, so the join will be at the back. Start with 13 chains, and leave small holes for the waist tie every 6 rows.

If starting from the bottom, work the first 5 stitches, chain 1, skip a stitch, then continue with single crochet in the back loops only.

If starting from the top, work the first 6 stitches, chain 1, skip a stitch, then continue with single crochet in the back loops only.

Sew the join and your baby crochet pants with waist ties are ready!

Crochet baby dungarees with feet

Materials

You will need DK yarn for this pattern. The amount of yarn will depend on the size you are making. For reference, the 0-3 months size requires 80 grams. You will also need buttons.

Abbreviations

• Ch = chain
• Dc = double crochet (sc US)
• Htr = half treble (hdc US)
• Sl st = slip stitch
• Dec = decrease
• Ss = slip stitch

Pattern

The front and back of the dungarees are the same, so you will need to make one piece for each.

Row 1: htr in 3rd ch from hook and in each chain across =20 htr, (2ch turn on this and every row)

Row 6: htr in first st, 2 htr in next stitch, htr to end (21 htr)

Work 1 row fasten off.

Work as for the first leg to the 6th row, htr to the last 2 sts, 2 htr in the next st, htr in the last st. ( 21 htr)

Work 1 row, 2 ch turn

Row 8: htr across all sts, ch 2, then all sts from the first leg ensuring straight sides are on the outside and shaping on the inside = 44 htr

Rows 9-18: work straight on these 44 htr or until the work measures 13 cm from the beginning.

Row 19: dec 1st at each end of the row = 42 htr

Work three rows of 42 htr

Row 23: dec 1 st at each end of the row = 40 htr

Work 3 rows of 40 htr

Row 27: dec 1 st at each end of the row = 38 htr

Work 3 rows of 38 htr or until the work measures 22 cms from the beginning

Row 31: Turn, ss into the next 4 htr, ch 2, work to the last 4 htr and leave unworked (30 htr) 2ch turn

Row 32: Dec 1 st at the beginning and end of this and every alternate row until there are 22 htr remaining.

Work 2 rows or until the armhole measures 6 cm

Row 42: dc in the first 2 sts, ch 1, miss 1 st, dc to the last 3 sts ch 1, miss 1 st, dc in the last 2 sts

Armhole should measure 7 cm.

Htr in the 3rd ch, htr to end = 4 htr, 2ch turn

Work 16 rows and fasten off.

Htr in the 3rd chain from hook htr in each chain to end (11 htr)

Work 6 Rows htr and one Row dc to finish off, in a contrasting shade if you like.

Place pockets 19 rows up from the bottom and approximately 4 htr from the centre and sew into place.

If adding appliqué, it’s easier to do it now before joining seams.

Join leg and side seams.

With a contrasting shade, the right side facing begins at the armhole, join, dc evenly up the first front side of the armhole, 3 dc in the corner, dc across the top of the dungarees, working 1 dc in buttonhole ch sps, 3 dc in the corner, then dc evenly around the armhole, 3 dc in the corner, dc across the top back of the dungarees, 3 dc in the corner, dc down the armhole, ss into the first dc and break the yarn.

Weave in the ends. Sew straps onto the back and add buttons.

Feet

For the feet, you can use the pattern for the Comfy Crochet Baby Pants as a guide. Start by working from the waist down and following the same pattern for the legs. Then, instead of working straight across for the feet, you will need to decrease at the end of each row to shape the foot. Work these decreases until the foot measures the desired length. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Crochet baby shorts

Materials and Tools

Before you begin, gather the following materials and tools:

• Yarn in your preferred colour(s) and weight(s). For the Retro Chic Baby Shorts, you will need DK weight yarn for ribbings and a small piece for the main part, and Aran weight yarn for most of the work on the main area and the chain around the waist.
• A crochet hook in two sizes: 3.0 mm and 4.0 mm.
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• A yarn needle
• A safety pin

Getting Started:

The biggest challenge in making baby shorts is often the ribbing around the waist area. In the Retro Chic pattern, this is made adjustable by joining the ribbing in a circle or ring and inserting a twisted cord or ribbon.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Waist Ribbing:

• Take some dark yellow yarn (or your chosen colour) and a 3.0 mm crochet hook. Chain 15.
• Work in rows: start in the 2nd chain from the hook and work 1 sc into each of the next 14 sts. Turn. You should have 14 sts.
• From now on, work in BLO (back loops only).
• Repeat Row 2 for a total of 34 rows.
• For Rows 35-39, create a small gap by chaining 1 and skipping 1 stitch. Place a marker into the chain 1 space.
• Repeat Rows 36-38 for a total of 3 rows.
• Repeat Rows 39-40 for a total of 17 rows.
• Do not cut the yarn yet. Join both ends of the ribbing with a simple row of slip stitches, using only one loop.
• Fold the ribbing in half lengthwise and align the ends.

Main Part:

• Change to a 4.0 mm crochet hook and begin working in rounds.
• Change colours as follows: 2 rows of yellow, 1 row of light yellow, 1 row of blue, 2 rows of light yellow, 1 row of red, and 2 rows of light yellow.
• Round 1: Using dark yellow yarn, work 1 hdc into each st around the ribbing, crocheting through both layers. Join the round with a slip stitch. You should have 66 sts.
• Round 2-3: Using light yellow, chain 1 and work 1 hdc into each of the next 66 sts. Join the round with a slip stitch.
• Continue following the colour pattern and work in rounds, joining each round with a slip stitch.

Front and Back Parts:

• Use stitch markers to mark 30 sts for the front and 36 sts for the back.
• From now on, work in rows.
• Cut the yarn at the end of each row and join the new colour in the first stitch of the previous row to create a neat finish.
• Row 1 (Front): Using light yellow, ch 1, hdc3tog, hdc 24, hdc3tog, fasten off.
• Row 2: Using blue, ch 1, sc3tog, sc 20, sc3tog, cut yarn and fasten off.
• Continue following the pattern for the front and back parts, cutting the yarn and fastening off at the end of each row.

Sewing and Finishing:

• Turn the pants inside out and align the 14 sts on the front and back parts. Sew them together using a yarn needle and your preferred sewing technique.
• Create the ribbings for the legs by taking DK weight yarn and a 3.0 mm crochet hook. Chain 9 and work in rows as before, joining both ends with a simple row of slip stitches.
• Fold the ribbing in half and insert it into the leg hole, sewing it in place. Repeat for the second leg.
• Make a chain of 110 with light yellow yarn and insert it into the ribbing at the waist, threading it through the holes with a safety pin.

Your adorable baby shorts are now complete!

Baby crochet pants with shoulder straps

Materials

You can use yarn of any colour and weight of your choice. Keep in mind that chunkier yarn will create a warmer pair of pants, which is ideal for the winter season. You will also need a crochet hook of an appropriate size for your chosen yarn.

Pattern

This pattern is for a basic pair of baby crochet pants with shoulder straps. The pattern can be adjusted to fit babies of different ages by increasing or decreasing the number of chains and rows.

Waistband:

• Chain (ch) until you reach the desired length to fit around the baby's waist comfortably. Join the first stitch to the last stitch with a slip stitch (sl st) to form a ring.
• Row 1: Double crochet (dc) in each stitch around, join with a sl st to the first dc.
• Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in each stitch around, join with a sl st to the first dc.
• Repeat Row 2 until the waistband reaches the desired width.

Body of the Pants:

• Ch 2, turn your work, and dc in the next stitch and in each stitch across.
• Ch 2, turn your work, and dc in the next stitch and in each stitch across until you reach the desired length for the rise of the pants.

Leg Openings:

• To create the leg openings, divide the number of stitches in half and dc in the front loop only of each stitch until you reach the centre stitch, dc in the next stitch, then dc in the front loop only of the remaining stitches.
• Ch 2, turn your work, and dc in the next stitch and in each stitch across.
• Repeat the previous row until you reach the desired length for the pants legs.

Cuffs:

To create cuffs, work a few rows of front post double crochet (FPdc) stitches around the leg openings. This will create a textured, ribbed effect.

Shoulder Straps:

• To create the shoulder straps, attach your yarn at the centre back of the waistband. Ch until you reach the desired length for the first strap, turn your work, and dc in the third ch from the hook and in each ch across.
• Join the strap to the front of the waistband by stitching through both layers of the waistband and the strap.
• Repeat this process for the second strap on the other side.

Finishing

Weave in any loose ends and block your work if necessary. You can add buttons, bows, or other embellishments to the waistband or straps for a decorative touch.

Crochet baby pants with a tie waist

Materials

• Sport-weight yarn
• A crochet hook
• A yarn needle
• Scissors

Instructions

Start by crocheting a simple chain. The length of the chain will depend on the waist measurement of your baby. Join the first stitch with the last stitch to form a ring.

Next, you will work in rounds, crocheting into each stitch of the chain. Increase stitches evenly around to create a circle that will fit comfortably around the baby's waist. This will form the waistband of the pants.

Once you have reached the desired width for the waistband, divide your stitches into four equal sections to mark the placement of the legs. You will now begin crocheting the legs, working in a spiral pattern and increasing stitches gradually to shape the pant legs. The number of stitches you increase will depend on how wide you want the legs to be.

Continue crocheting each leg until you reach the desired length. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Repeat this process for the other leg.

Now, you will add the ribbing to the waist and legs. Start by attaching your yarn to one of the legs. Crochet a chain that is slightly shorter than the circumference of the leg. Join the chain to the leg with slip stitches, and then work single crochet stitches into the back loops of the chain. Repeat this process for the other leg.

For the waistband, attach your yarn at the center of the front of the pants so that the join will be at the back. Create a chain that is slightly longer than the circumference of the waist, and then join and work single crochet stitches as you did for the legs. Leave small holes for the tie by chaining and skipping stitches at regular intervals.

Finally, make a long chain to create the tie. Weave it through the holes in the waistband, and your baby pants are ready to wear!

Sizing

You can adjust the size of the pants by increasing or decreasing the number of chains at the waist to match your baby's measurements. The amount of yarn you need will also vary depending on the size you are making.

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