Crochet Baby Gift Set – This lovely set is suitable for a baby boy or girl and is the perfect gift for any baby in your life now or on the way. It’s a great one for baby showers!
Disclaimer:
This site contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on an affiliate link, I may receive a small commission (at no extra expense to you)
The free crochet baby gift set pattern is for a newborn baby, consisting of a washcloth, bottle warmer and coat, it is written in UK and USA format, scroll down to the bottom of the page to get it.
Follow me on Facebook
* Pin this pattern to your Pinterest Boards
* * * *
Scroll down the page for the FREE crochet pattern
OR
* Purchase an (advert free) PDF from:
crochetbabypatterns
* * * *
SEE MORE FREE CROCHET PATTERNS FOR BABIES
1. Cute Mitts / 2. Stroller Blanket
3. Cloth & Bottle Cover
* * * *
Crochet Baby Gift Set UK
Pattern Number CNC294
Scroll down the page for the USA format
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
DNT. Do not Turn
Inc. Increase
tch. Turning Chain
BLO. Back Loop Only
3ch counts as first tr
Crab Stitch. Working left to right work dc backwards.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
Approx size
Washcloth: 9.5 Inches x 9.5 Inches
Bottle Cover: 2.5 inch base
Coat to Fit: 14 inch chest Newborn baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 9 Inch
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
160 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft DK in colour 1
Small amounts of King Cole Cottonsoft DK in each of the colours 2, 3 & 4
TENSION – 1.5, 3tr Groups and 3 rows measures approx 1 Inch
***************************************************************
Washcloth – With colour 1 make 40ch loosely, (RS) work 1tr into 4th ch, * miss 1ch, 1dc into next ch, miss 1ch, 3tr into next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 4ch, miss 1ch, 1dc into next ch, miss 1ch, 2tr into last ch. Turn. (8, 3tr groups + 2 halves)
Working into the BLO on all dc and through both loops on all tr’s continue as follows:-
Pattern Row 1 – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * miss 1tr, 3tr into next dc, miss 1tr, 1dc into centre tr of 3tr group, * rpt from * to * to last dc, tr and 3ch, miss 1tr, 3tr into last dc, miss 1tr, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. (9,3tr groups)
Pattern Row 2 – 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, * miss 1tr, 1dc into centre tr of 3tr group, miss 1tr, 3tr into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3tr group and dc, miss 1tr, 1dc into centre tr of 3tr group, miss 1tr, work 2tr into last dc. Turn.
Fasten off. Join in colour 2 and work Pattern Row 1 once. Fasten off.
Join in colour 3 and work Pattern Row 2 once. Fasten off.
Join in colour 4 and work Pattern Row 1 once. Fasten off.
Join in colour 1 and work Pattern Row 2.
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 four more times each until 15 rows have been worked in all from beginning or work measures approx 5 inches. Fasten off.
Working colours in reverse order, work Pattern Rows 1, 2 & 1 using the 3 contrast colours. Fasten off.
Join in main colour and work Pattern Row 2, 1 & 2. Turn.
Edging – Working through both loops from now on make 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr and dc along, 3dc into corner, work 31dc evenly into row ends down first side, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each ch along starting chain edge, 3dc into corner, work 31dc evenly into row ends up second side, 1dc into base of 1ch, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Starting with 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, work 1tr into each dc around all four sides of cloth, working 3tr into each corner, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn.
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of the 1ch, work one row of 1dc into each tr around all four sides of cloth, working 3dc into corners, ss to first dc on the beginning of row. DNT.
Work 1 row of crab stitch (see abbrev) into each dc to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Bottle Warmer – Made in rounds without turning until the end of 4th Round.
With colour 1 make 6ch, ss to first ch to make a ring, 3ch, work 13tr into ring, ss to top of 3ch. (13tr + 3ch)
2nd Round – 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, work 2tr into each tr to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. (27tr + 3ch)
3rd Round – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, ss to top of 3ch. (28dc)
Working into the BLO on all dc and through both loops on all tr’s continue as follows:-
4th Round – 1ch, dc into base of 1ch, * miss 1dc, 3tr into next dc, miss 1dc, 1dc into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc, miss 1dc, 3tr into next dc, miss 1tr, ss to first dc. Turn. (7, 3tr groups)
5th Round – 3ch, 2tr into base of 3ch, * miss 1tr, 1dc into centre tr of 3tr group, miss 1tr, 3tr into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3tr group and dc, miss 1tr, 1dc into centre tr of 3tr group, miss 1tr, ss to top of 3ch. Turn.
6th Round – ss into first dc, work (3ch, 2tr) into same space, * miss 1tr, 1dc into centre tr of 3tr group, miss 1tr, 3tr into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3tr group, miss 1tr, 1dc into centre tr of 3tr group, miss 1tr, ss to top of 3ch. Turn.
Rpt 6th Round 6 more times. Fasten off.
Rpt 6th Round in each of the colours 2, 3 & 4
Rpt 6th Round 3 more times in colour 1. Fasten off.
Work one row of crab stitch around loose loops on 3rd Round (you can use a larger hook size here) Fasten off.
COAT – Worked in one piece starting with yoke.
With colour 1 make 49ch, (RS) 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1tr into each ch to end. Turn. (46tr + 3ch)
Second Row – (Inc Row) 3ch, 1tr into each of next 2tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to end, working last tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (57tr + 3ch)
Third Row – 3ch, 1tr into each tr to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.
Fourth Row – (Inc Row) 3ch, 1tr into next tr * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 2tr * rpt from * to * to last tr and 3ch to turn with, 2tr into tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (76tr + 3ch)
Fifth Row – Rpt Third Row. Turn.
Sixth Row – (Inc Row) 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next 2tr * rpt from * to * to end, working last tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (101tr + 3ch)
Seventh Row – Rpt Third Row. Turn.
Eighth Row – (Inc Row) 3ch, 1tr into each of next 2tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next 2tr * rpt from * to * to end working last tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (134tr + 3ch)
Ninth Row (Divide for armholes) – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 21tr, 2dc into next tr, miss 22tr, 1dc into each of next 45tr, miss 22tr, 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 21tr, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. (93dc)
Commence Skirt – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * miss 1dc, 3tr into next dc, miss 1dc, 1dc into next dc, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn. (23,3tr groups)
Working into the BLO on all dc and through both loops on all tr’s continue as follows until front bands:-
Row 2 – 3ch, 1tr into base of 3ch, * miss 1tr, 1dc into centre tr of 3tr group, miss 1tr, 3tr into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3tr group and dc, miss 1tr, 1dc into centre tr of 3tr group, miss 1tr, work 2tr into last dc. Turn.
Fasten off, join in colour 2.
Row 3 – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * miss 1tr, 3tr into next dc, miss 1tr, 1dc into centre tr of 3tr group, * rpt from * to * to last dc, tr and 3ch, miss 1tr, 3tr into last dc, miss 1tr, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. Fasten off.
Join in colour 3 and work Row 2 once.
Join in colour 4 and work Row 3 once.
Join in colour 1 and work Pattern Row 2 & 3 until 15 rows have been worked in all from yoke. Fasten off.
Front Bands – Starting with WS facing, rejoin yarn at lower edge, work 37dc evenly into row ends up first front edge, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each ch around neck, 3dc into corner, work 38dc evenly into row ends down the second front edge. Turn.
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 1 row of 1dc into each dc up first front, around neck and down second front, working 3dc into corners. DNT.
Work 1 row of crab stitch around both fronts and neck to end. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn on washcloth, bottle cover and coat.
Note – The coat has been written without a fastening, if you wish you can add a chain tie, make a chain loop with a button fastening or leave open, the choice is yours.
* * * *
See more free crochet baby coat & cardi patterns:-
Baby Sweater – Hooded Coat – Easy Peasy Baby Set – Baptism Coat
Cuddle pouch-Beanie – Picot Edge Cardi – Easy Peasy Cardi
hope you enjoy all the designs, happy crocheting!
* * * *
Crochet Baby Gift Set USA
Pattern Number CNC294
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
DNT. Do not Turn
Inc. Increase
tch. Turning Chain
BLO. Back Loop Only
ch3 counts as first dc
Crab Stitch. Working left to right work sc backwards.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
Approx size
Washcloth: 9.5 Inches x 9.5 Inches
Bottle Cover: 2.5 inch base
Coat to Fit: 14 inch chest Newborn baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 9 Inch
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
160 grams of King Cole Cottonsoft DK in color 1
Small amounts of King Cole Cottonsoft DK in each of the colors 2, 3 & 4
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3 cotton
GAUGE – 1.5, 3dc Groups and 3 rows measures approx 1 Inch
***************************************************************
Washcloth – With color 1 ch40 loosely, (RS) work 1dc in 4th ch, * skip ch1, 1sc in next ch, skip ch1, 3dc in next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 4ch, skip ch1, 1sc in next ch, skip ch1, 2dc in last ch. Turn. (8, 3dc groups + 2 halves)
Working in the BLO on all sc and through both loops on all dc’s continue as follows:-
Pattern Row 1 – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * skip 1dc, 3dc in next sc, skip 1dc, 1sc in centre dc of 3dc group, * rpt from * to * to last sc, dc and ch3, skip 1dc, 3dc in last sc, skip 1dc, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. (9,3dc groups)
Pattern Row 2 – ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, * skip 1dc, 1sc in centre dc of 3dc group, skip 1dc, 3dc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc group and sc, skip 1dc, 1sc in centre dc of 3dc group, skip 1dc, work 2dc in last sc. Turn.
Fasten off. Join in color 2 and work Pattern Row 1 once. Fasten off.
Join in color 3 and work Pattern Row 2 once. Fasten off.
Join in color 4 and work Pattern Row 1 once. Fasten off.
Join in color 1 and work Pattern Row 2.
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 four more times each until 15 rows have been worked in all from beginning or work measures approx 5 inches. Fasten off.
Working colors in reverse order, work Pattern Rows 1, 2 & 1 using the 3 contrast colors. Fasten off.
Join in main color and work Pattern Row 2, 1 & 2. Turn.
Edging – Working through both loops from now on ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each dc and sc along, 3sc in corner, work 31sc evenly in row ends down first side, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch along starting chain edge, 3sc in corner, work 31sc evenly in row ends up second side, 1sc in base of ch1, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Starting with ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, work 1dc in each sc around all four sides of cloth, working 3dc in each corner, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of the ch1, work one row of 1sc in each dc around all four sides of cloth, working 3sc in corners, sl st to first sc on the beginning of row. DNT.
Work 1 row of crab stitch (see abbrev) in each sc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Bottle Warmer – Made in rounds without turning until the end of 4th Round.
With color 1 ch6, sl st to first ch to make a ring, ch3, work 13dc in ring, sl st to top of ch3. (13dc + ch3)
2nd Round – ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, work 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. (27dc + ch3)
3rd Round – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, sl st to top of ch3. (28sc)
Working in the BLO on all sc and through both loops on all dc’s continue as follows:-
4th Round – ch1, sc in base of ch1, * skip 1sc, 3dc in next sc, skip 1sc, 1sc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 3sc, skip 1sc, 3dc in next sc, skip 1dc, sl st to first sc. Turn. (7, 3dc groups)
5th Round – ch3, 2dc in base of ch3, * skip 1dc, 1sc in centre dc of 3dc group, skip 1dc, 3dc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc group and sc, skip 1dc, 1sc in centre dc of 3dc group, skip 1dc, sl st to top of ch3. Turn.
6th Round – sl st in first sc, (ch3, 2dc) in same space, * skip 1dc, 1sc in centre dc of 3dc group, skip 1dc, 3dc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc group, skip 1dc, 1sc in centre dc of 3dc group, skip 1dc, sl st to top of ch3. Turn.
Rpt 6th Round 6 more times. Fasten off.
Rpt 6th Round in each of the colors 2, 3 & 4
Rpt 6th Round 3 more times in color 1. Fasten off.
Work one row of crab stitch around loose loops on 3rd Round (you can use a larger hook size here) Fasten off.
COAT – Worked in one piece starting with yoke.
With color 1 ch49, (RS) 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end. Turn. (46dc + ch3)
Second Row – (Inc Row) ch3, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to end, working last dc in top of ch3. Turn. (57dc + ch3)
Third Row – ch3, 1dc in each dc to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.
Fourth Row – (Inc Row) ch3, 1dc in next dc * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc * rpt from * to * to last dc and ch3 to turn with, 2dc in dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (76dc + ch3)
Fifth Row – Rpt Third Row. Turn.
Sixth Row – (Inc Row) ch3, 1dc in next dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 2dc * rpt from * to * to end, working last dc in top of ch3. Turn. (101dc + ch3)
Seventh Row – Rpt Third Row. Turn.
Eighth Row – (Inc Row) ch3, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 2dc * rpt from * to * to end working last dc in top of ch3. Turn. (134dc + ch3)
Ninth Row (Divide for armholes) – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 21dc, 2sc in next dc, skip 22dc, 1sc in each of next 45dc, skip 22dc, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 21dc, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. (93sc)
Commence Skirt – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * skip 1sc, 3dc in next sc, skip 1sc, 1sc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn. (23,3dc groups)
Working in the BLO on all sc and through both loops on all dc’s continue as follows until front bands:-
Row 2 – ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, * skip 1dc, 1sc in centre dc of 3dc group, skip 1dc, 3dc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc group and sc, skip 1dc, 1sc in centre dc of 3dc group, skip 1dc, work 2dc in last sc. Turn.
Fasten off, join in color 2.
Row 3 – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * skip 1dc, 3dc in next sc, skip 1dc, 1sc in centre dc of 3dc group, * rpt from * to * to last sc, dc and ch3, skip 1dc, 3dc in last sc, skip 1dc, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. Fasten off.
Join in color 3 and work Row 2 once.
Join in color 4 and work Row 3 once.
Join in color 1 and work Pattern Row 2 & 3 until 15 rows have been worked in all from yoke. Fasten off.
Front Bands – Starting with WS facing, rejoin yarn at lower edge, work 37sc evenly in row ends up first front edge, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch around neck, 3sc in corner, work 38sc evenly in row ends down the second front edge. Turn.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1 row of 1sc in each sc up first front, around neck and down second front, working 3sc in corners. DNT.
Work 1 row of crab stitch around both fronts and neck to end. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn on washcloth, bottle cover and coat.
Note – The coat has been written without a fastening, if you wish you can add a chain tie, make a chain loop with a button fastening or leave open, the choice is yours.
Hope you enjoy making this crochet baby gift set, don’t forget to pin it!
All pattern sizing, yarn weights, gauges etc on this website are approx as everybody crochets differently. Every effort is made to ensure the free crochet patterns are correct, but I am only human so mistakes may be made, if you find one please let me know by e-mail on crochetncreate@btinternet.com
The written instructions and pictures for this free crochet baby gift set pattern are copyrighted to crochet ‘n’ create © 2020. You are welcome to sell the finished products made from the free crochet baby gift set pattern, I just ask that you please use your own pictures and put a link back to crochet ‘n’ create.
If you wish to tell your friends and followers about this pattern, please only use a direct link to the pattern page on crochet ‘n’ create. DO NOT share the written instructions for this free crochet baby gift set pattern.
crochet baby gift set