Vivienne Dress Crochet Pattern PDF — Baby & Children’s Lace Ruffle Dress (0–6m to 10–12y)
The Vivienne Dress is a beautifully detailed baby and children’s dress worked in DK weight yarn, featuring an exaggerated lace ruffle at the yoke, soft shaping, and a gently flowing skirt.
Inspired by rich, moody tones and natural fibres, this design grew from a love of creating garments that feel special, wearable, and heirloom-worthy. It is designed to be worn, loved, and passed on.
This is a fully supported premium pattern, including extensive video tutorials and detailed step-by-step photographs to guide you confidently through every stage of the project.
Perfect for special occasions such as christenings, birthdays, family celebrations, and photoshoots, while still being comfortable enough for everyday wear.
Pattern Overview
Pattern type: Digital PDF crochet pattern (instant download)
Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate
Language: English
Terminology: US crochet terms
My patterns use simple stitches and are easy to adapt for those used to UK terms.
Sizes Included
0–6 months
6–12 months
1–2 years
3–4 years
5–6 years
7–9 years
10–12 years
Please refer to the size chart in the listing images for full measurements. For best results, always choose size by chest measurement rather than age.
How It’s Made
The dress is worked from the top down, beginning with a half double crochet yoke. The sleeves are separated to form armholes, followed by the body and skirt sections worked in a simple, satisfying stitch pattern.
Surface crochet and lace detailing form the ruffled neckline, adding the perfect finishing touch.
Extensive video tutorials are included to support you through every stage of construction.
Materials You’ll Need
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• DK weight yarn
• Tapestry needle
• 2–4 buttons (2 cm / 0.75 in)
• Stitch markers
The sample shown is made using Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo & Cotton in Downpour (7151). You may substitute any DK weight yarn that meets gauge.
Gauge
20 stitches and 16 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4 × 4 inches) in half double crochet.
What You Get
• Instant PDF download
• Full pattern instructions
• High-quality photographs
• Extensive linked video tutorials
• Designed as a fully supported, premium pattern
No physical item will be posted.
Support & Contact
If you have any questions while working on your project, I’m always happy to help.
You can contact me at nadia@themoulehole.com