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Dresses & Skirts

Yarn for dresses, skirts, rompers and other bottoms and full-body garments gives you everything needed to knit or crochet pieces that go beyond sweaters. This collection gathers patterns for dungarees, pinafores, dresses and onesies in a range of sizes, perfect for makers who want to dress a whole little (or grown-up) wardrobe in handmade pieces. Browse Knitting Patterns and Crochet Patterns to find your next project.

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Lil’ Rosebud seamless top down dress / tunic top - P112
Lil’ Rosebud seamless top down dress / tunic top - P112

Downloadable PDF, English

$7.27
Valley Yarns Rivulet Knitting Pattern
Valley Yarns Rivulet Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.99
Hayfield 4844 Dungarees & Pinafore Dress Knitting Pattern
Hayfield 4844 Dungarees & Pinafore Dress Knitting Pattern
$5.50
Valley Yarns Isabella Dress Knitting Pattern
Valley Yarns Isabella Dress Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.99
Luv U Forever Pinafore Dress - P090
Luv U Forever Pinafore Dress - P090

Downloadable PDF, English

$7.30
Seamless Top Down Cardigan and Onesie - P094
Seamless Top Down Cardigan and Onesie - P094

Downloadable PDF, English

$8.89
Gumnut Rompers - P142
Gumnut Rompers - P142

Downloadable PDF, English

$7.27
Valley Yarns Wood Nymph Knitting Pattern
Valley Yarns Wood Nymph Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.99
Valley Yarns Strawberry Creamsicle Knitting Pattern
Valley Yarns Strawberry Creamsicle Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.99
Debbie Bliss Winter Baby Knitting Pattern
Debbie Bliss Winter Baby Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
Tiny tots top down cardigan and overalls - P116
Tiny tots top down cardigan and overalls - P116

Downloadable PDF, English

$8.89
Valley Yarns Tidepool Knitting Pattern
Valley Yarns Tidepool Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.99
Valley Yarns Meadowlark Knitting Pattern
Valley Yarns Meadowlark Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.99
Valley Yarns Rime Knitting Pattern
Valley Yarns Rime Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.99
Valley Yarns Caelum Knitting Pattern
Valley Yarns Caelum Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.99
Valley Yarns Fleurette Knitting Pattern
Valley Yarns Fleurette Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.99
Baby Overalls with detailed cabled bodice and matching sweater - P037
Baby Overalls with detailed cabled bodice and matching sweater - P037

Downloadable PDF, English, German

$8.88
Sirdar Kids Striped Colourblock Dress Knitting Pattern
Sirdar Kids Striped Colourblock Dress Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
Valley Yarns Blueberry Smoothie Knitting Pattern
Valley Yarns Blueberry Smoothie Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.99
Debbie Bliss Bobbalicious Set Knitting Pattern
Debbie Bliss Bobbalicious Set Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
Sirdar Bunny, Sheep or Teddy Bear All-In-Ones Knitting
Sirdar Bunny, Sheep or Teddy Bear All-In-Ones Knitting

Downloadable PDF

$5.00
Debbie Bliss Baby Sport Jacket, Hoodie, Gilet, Joggers & Hat
Debbie Bliss Baby Sport Jacket, Hoodie, Gilet, Joggers & Hat

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
Debbie Bliss Sun Dress Knitting Pattern
Debbie Bliss Sun Dress Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
Spring into Summer - Rompers and Jacket P095
Spring into Summer - Rompers and Jacket P095

Downloadable PDF, English

$8.88
Baby's First Wardrobe - eBook - P125
Baby's First Wardrobe - eBook - P125

Downloadable PDF, English

$13.74
Plymouth Yarn Girls' Tunic Dress Knitting Pattern
Plymouth Yarn Girls' Tunic Dress Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF

$5.00
Valley Yarns Wind Cave Knitting Pattern
Valley Yarns Wind Cave Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.99
Debbie Bliss Pleat Neck Tunic Knitting Pattern
Debbie Bliss Pleat Neck Tunic Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
Berroco Dickson Skirt Knitting Pattern
Berroco Dickson Skirt Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$6.00
Valley Yarns Flower Garden Ruffled Dress Knitting Pattern
Valley Yarns Flower Garden Ruffled Dress Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.99
Sirdar Paw Print Cardigan & Dungarees Knitting Pattern
Sirdar Paw Print Cardigan & Dungarees Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
Sirdar Baby Sweater & Leggings Top Knitting Pattern
Sirdar Baby Sweater & Leggings Top Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
Debbie Bliss Abstract Landscape Set Knitting Pattern
Debbie Bliss Abstract Landscape Set Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
Rowan Snuggle Knitting Pattern
Rowan Snuggle Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$7.00
Sirdar Dress and Tunic Knitting Pattern
Sirdar Dress and Tunic Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF

$5.00
Rowan Plane Dress Knitting Pattern
Rowan Plane Dress Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English, French

$7.00
Baloo Baby Onesie
Baloo Baby Onesie

Downloadable PDF, English

$8.40
Berroco Midnight Magic Collection eBook Knitting Pattern
Berroco Midnight Magic Collection eBook Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF

$12.95
Katie Summer Dress
Katie Summer Dress

Downloadable PDF, English

$7.00
Modern tunic
Modern tunic

Downloadable PDF, English

$9.00
Sirdar Pinafore Dress, Shoes and Headband Knitting Pattern
Sirdar Pinafore Dress, Shoes and Headband Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
Berroco Drew Playsuit Knitting Pattern
Berroco Drew Playsuit Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$6.00
Rowan Silk Dress Knitting Pattern
Rowan Silk Dress Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$7.00
Lyell Romper - P214
Lyell Romper - P214

Downloadable PDF, English

$7.26
Zauber Pullover/Dress
Zauber Pullover/Dress

Downloadable PDF, English

$6.50
Debbie Bliss Reindeer Romper Set Knitting Pattern
Debbie Bliss Reindeer Romper Set Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
Sirdar Cardigans and Dresses Knitting Pattern
Sirdar Cardigans and Dresses Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
Berroco Farro Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Berroco Farro Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Downloadable PDF

$12.95
Noro Lace Maxi Dress Knitting Pattern
Noro Lace Maxi Dress Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF

$6.00
Debbie Bliss Santa's Elf Romper Set Knitting Pattern
Debbie Bliss Santa's Elf Romper Set Knitting Pattern

Downloadable PDF, English

$5.00
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Choosing Yarn and Patterns for Dresses & Skirts

Knitting or crocheting a dress, skirt, romper or pinafore calls for a slightly different approach than a simple sweater, since drape, stretch and stitch definition all affect how the finished garment moves and fits. Whether you're making a toddler pinafore or an adult dress, a few basics make the process smoother.

Picking the right yarn weight

Lighter weights like fingering or sport drape beautifully for dresses and skirts, giving fluid movement without excess bulk, while worsted weight suits sturdier rompers and everyday pieces. A smooth superwash wool such as Cascade 220 Superwash works well for garments that need to hold their shape and stand up to regular washing.

Matching pattern to project

Seamless top-down construction is popular for both dresses and rompers because it lets you try the piece on as you go and adjust length easily, which is especially handy for growing kids. Look for patterns with clear size ranges and gauge notes before you buy yarn so you can calculate how much you'll need.

Finishing and care

  • Choose washable fibers for children's garments that will see frequent laundering
  • Block finished pieces to even out stitches and set the drape
  • Keep an extra skein on hand in case of gauge swatch adjustments

Pair your project with the right tools from Knitting Needles or crochet hooks, and check Free Knitting Patterns for more inspiration before starting something new.

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