Newborn Baby Gown in honor of Baby Robbins :-D

[JessicaRenee520]

Hi, Thanks for looking at my first pattern! It has been tested by some lovely ladies here on the 'ville, but if you notice problems, please let me know! The pictures are displayed on the bottom!

 

There was an issue with the stitch count in rows 1 and 2. The directions were correct, but the stitch count at the end was missing in row 1 and incorrect in row 2. The edit was made in red.

 

Baby Robbins’ Newborn Baby Gown

This gown will look lovely on a brand new little baby! Instructions are included for a short-sleeved version as well as a long-sleeved version. The short-sleeved would be perfect for putting over an outfit while baby slept (as sort of a “sleep-sack”) while the long-sleeved one could be worn as a day gown and features slightly tapered sleeves. This pattern is designed with an A-line skirt for lots of movement as well as enough length so that the skirt of the gown covers baby’s toes (at least in the beginning!)

 

I designed this gown in honor our our second little one, due

:cheerSeptember 8th, 2010!:manyheart

Peter Joseph arrived on September 11th, 2010! I have added a photo of the cutie wearing this gown. It turned out to fit him quite nicely, and still fits him even though he is 2 months old now.

 

Construction: This gown is constructed from the top down using Half Double Crochet. The sleeves are crocheted directly into the armholes. Half Double Decrease is used in sleeve construction. Single crochet is used for edging and slip stitches are used to work in the round for the sleeves.

 

Size:

Newborn: Gauge: 9 rows = 4 inches and 12 stitches across = 4 inches

Dimensions: 15 ½ inches around chest. 17 ½ inches from neck to hemline.

 

Supplies Needed:

-5.5 m.m. hook for body (or size needed to obtain gauge.)

-5 m.m. hook for trim (or one hook size smaller than hook needed to obtain gauge.)

-6 shank buttons (approx. ¾ inch in diameter.)

-Approximately 250 yards or 226 meters of a light worsted yarn (The sample uses the cotton/acrylic mix of Loops and Threads “Yarn Gang”. I have made a similar gauge using Caron “Simply soft” or Lion Brand “Pound of Love.”)

-Small amount of light worsted yarn for trim.

-Yarn needle to weave ends in.

-Sewing needle and thread to sew buttons on (When using buttons on a baby garment, please take extra care to make sure that they are securely fastened!)

-4 stitch markers (OPTIONAL)

 

 

Descriptions of gowns pictured at bottom of post:

BOY-Blue/Green: Yarn Gang by Loops and thread. Has a nice drape. Notice the button band on left side.

Girl-Orange/Pink: Yarn Gang by Loops and Thread. Notice the button band on right side.

White/Teal: Cottonease by Lionbrand. Drape is stiffer than Yarn Gang. No buttons yet-will put grey round buttons after I get to the fabric store 45 minutes away.

 

PATTERN

*****NOTE: Ch 2 does not count as hdc throughout!

 

Body:

To begin Chain 46.

 

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain across. Ch 2, turn. (44 stitches total)

 

Row 2: Hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches. 3 hdc in nxt stitch. Hdc in next 6 stitches. 3 hdc in nxt stitch. Hdc in next 12 stitches. 3 hdc in next stitch. Hdc in nxt 6 stitches, 3 hdc in nxt stitch. Hdc in last 10 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (Place stitch marker in center stitch of 3hdc of each corner.) (52 stitches total.)

 

***With gown facing you, mark right side facing as follows:

Boy Version (buttonhole band will be worked on the right front): Mark Row 1 as right side.

Girl Version (buttonhole band will be worked on the left front): Mark Row 2 as right side

 

Rows 3-6: Hdc across, placing 3hdc in center of 3 hdc corner space. Chain 2, turn. (60-68-76-84 stitches total)

 

Row 7: Hdc in first 16 stitches. (16th hdc should be in center stitch of the first corner.) Skip nxt 16 stitches. Hdc in next stitch. Hdc in next 23 stitches. Skip next 16 stitches. Hdc in next stitch. Hdc in last 11 stitches. Ch 2, turn. (Armholes were made this row.) (52 stitches total.)

 

Rows 8-11: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (52 stitches total.)

Row 12: Hdc in first 11 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches, hdc in nxt 21 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches. Hdc in last 16 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (56 stitches total.)

 

Rows 13-14: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (56 stitches total.)

 

Row 15: Hdc in first 16 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches, hdc in nxt 24 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches. Hdc in last 12 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (60 stitches total.)

 

Rows 16-17: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (60 stitches total.)

 

Row 18: Hdc in first 13 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches, hdc in nxt 26 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches. Hdc in last 17 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (64 stitches total.)

 

Rows 19-20: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (64 stitches total.)

 

Row 21: Hdc in first 18 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches, hdc in nxt 28 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches. Hdc in last 14 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (68 stitches total.)

 

Rows 22-23: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (68 stitches total.)

 

Row 24: Hdc in first 15 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches, hdc in nxt 30 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches. Hdc in last 19 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (72 stitches total.)

 

Rows 25-26: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (72 stitches total.)

 

Row 27: Hdc in first 20 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches, hdc in nxt 32 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches. Hdc in last 16 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (76 stitches total.)

 

Rows 28-29: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (76 stitches total.)

 

Row 30: Hdc in first 17 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches, hdc in nxt 34 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches. Hdc in last 21 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (80 stitches total.)

 

Rows 31-32: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (80 stitches total.)

 

Row 33: Hdc in first 22 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches, hdc in nxt 36 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches. Hdc in last 18 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (84 stitches total.)

 

Rows 34-35: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (84 stitches total.)

 

Row 36: Hdc in first 19 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches, hdc in nxt 38 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches. Hdc in last 23 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (88 stitches total.)

 

Rows 37-38: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (88 stitches total.)

 

 

Row 39: Hdc in first 24 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches, hdc in nxt 40 stitches, 2 hdc in nxt 2 stitches. Hdc in last 20 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (92 stitches total.)

 

Rows 25-26: Hdc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. (92 stitches total.)

FASTEN OFF!

 

 

Sleeves-Short-Sleeved Version

Row 1: With right side facing, join yarn in the armpit area. Ch 2, hdc in same stitch, evenly space a total of 20 stitches around armhole. Join with a ss to first hdc. Ch 2, turn (20 hdc in all.)

 

Row 2: Hdc in each stitch around. Join with slipstich to first hdc. Ch 1, turn.

 

Row 3: Sc in each stitch around. Join with slip stitch to first sc. Fasten off.

 

Repeat for second sleeve.

 

Sleeves-Long-Sleeved Version

Row 1: With right side facing, join yarn in the armpit area. Ch 2, hdc in same stitch, evenly space a total of 20 stitches around armhole. Join with a ss to first hdc. Ch 2, turn (20 hdc in all.)

 

Row 2: Hdc decrease first 2 stitches together. Hdc in nxt 16 stitches. Hdc decrease in last 2 stitches. Join to 1st hdc decrease with slipstitch. Ch 2, turn.

 

Rows 3-6: Hdc in each stitch. Join to first hdc w/ slipstitch. Ch 2, turn. (18 hdc in all.)

 

Row 7: Hdc decrease first 2 stitches together. Hdc in nxt 14stitches. Hdc decrease in last 2 stitches. Join to 1st hdc decrease with slipstitch. Ch 2, turn.

 

Rows 8-10: Hdc in each stitch. Join to first hdc w/ slipstitch. Ch 2, turn. (16 hdc in all.)

 

Row 11: Hdc in each stitch. Join to first hdc w/ slipstitch. Ch 1, turn. (16 hdc in all.)

 

Row 12: Sc in each stitch round, join with slipstitch. Fasten off. (16 sc in all.)

 

Repeat for second sleeve.

 

Finishing:

With right side facing, with contrasting color and smaller hook, join yarn with a slipstitch in the back center of the hem. Sc in each stitch, placing 3 sc in each corner space. Evenly place 6 button holes (depending on the size of your buttons, actual placement of button holes may vary.) where desired on “wide” front flap of gown. Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Sew buttons on securely. Enjoy!

Note! While completing sc edging/Button holes with right side facing, keep this in mind:

Boy Version (buttonhole band is worked on the right front): Mark Row 1 as right side.

Girl Version (buttonhole band is worked on the left front): Mark Row 2 as right side

For my button holes, I did a ch 1 space while completing the sc edging.

 

****Disclaimer: Please only use this pattern for personal or charity giving. Please do not sell items made from this pattern and do not sell this pattern (or pass it off as your own.) Exception to selling items: You may donate a finished item to be sold at a silent auction (for charity) or raffle off gown (for charity.)**** Thank you! Jessica R. Robbins February 19, 2010.

 

For a fresh copy, please visit: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?p=2013658#post2013658

[brendaKbrown]

I am blind and can't see the photos, but this sound awesome! thank you so much for sharing it. I have a neice and a neice-in-law who are expecting baby girls. I will have to get busy soon as the first one is due in May and the other in June! Thanks again!

[tralee]

Here are the pics of the gown that I tested. Great pattern! Thanks Jessica!

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=111668

[Flia]

Thanks for sharing, and thanks tralee for the link.

[pinsandneedles]

Adorable!

[kraftynkrazy]

Here is a picture of the gown that I tested. Sorry about the quality of the picture. I had to use my cell phone camera. The pattern was well written and lots of fun. I am currently working on a second one as my cousin is having twins. Thanks again Jessica.

 

It's hard to see in the picture but the colors are actually orange with a lime border.

[Titus2woman]

OK~that's my new favorite! (((((HUGS))))) sandi

[JessicaRenee520]

Tralee and KraftynKrazy-Thank you so much for posting pictures of your finished gowns here. They are both so lovely :-D.

 

Thanks for everyone for posting their nice comments. I look foward to seeing some more baby gowns made in the future!

[Monique39]

Beautiful gowns..

[mona hakayat]

Great pattern

[GrannyKnits]

Adorable and it'll be on my hook soon.

[DiVillaDo]

It is beautiful, thanks for sharing

[zion777]

I just seen this pattern, it is adorable.

[sturpeg]

I am a new crocheter and fell in love with this pattern, which is supposed to be easy. Can someone help?

 

I did ch46 & did Row 1 (which would make 44 sts?); I carefully followed Row 2 (did it twice over with same result) and it came out fine, but it counted out as 52 stitches. So, then I can't proceed to Rows 3-6 with correct counts.

 

Then, I don't understand the meaning of "3hdc of each corner in the direx: "Place stitch marker in center stitch of 3hdc of each corner." I'll appreciate some guidance, as I'd really love to make this for my pending granddaughter!

[JessicaRenee520]

Thanks for all the lovely comments ladies. :-). I hope that your gowns turn out lovely. I was able to put my son in his gown...it fit as I had hoped it would. I added his pic to the pattern page.

[JessicaRenee520]

sturpeg-

Thanks for bringing erroneous stitch counts (row 1 was missing and row 2 was incorrect) to my attention.

Although the directions were correct, the total count of stitches was off. You can see the corrected counts in red on the original pattern

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?p=2013658#post2013658

 

As for place stitch marker in the center stitch of 3hdc of each corner...

-As you make the gown, you will see in row two that you are placing 3 hdc a total of 4 times. This is where the gown will be increasing, and eventually this is where the armholes will be. If you place a stitch marker in the center stitch of each set of 3 hdc, you will know where you need to place the set of 3hdc in the next row. It is not necessary to use stitch markers, but it does make it easier.

 

I hope this helps a bit.

Congrats on a sweet baby girl on the way!

[sturpeg]

JessicaRenee520 -- thanks for the info!