I LOVE shoes. Any kind of shoes. Don't get me wrong... I'm no fanatic. I'm not the lady that has 300 shoes in her closet (although if I had the budget for it... who knows?) For as long as I can remember the first thing I crochet when I hear someone is pregnant is the booties. When I find out she is having a girl, the fingers go into overdrive. By the time the newborn arrives, she has Mary Janes, pink lacy booties, thread crochet slippers, and if I'm extra ambitious (or have extra time) she will get mother/daughter matching slippers. And imagine how excited I got when I saw the pattern for tiny converse booties for baby boys (and girls). And then High tops? I could just swoon!
I love love love to crochet. My Grandma (the first Grandma Dot) was my hero. I was not only named after her... I wanted to BE her. Her hands were always busy. I thought she was sooo ambitious, but later realized that it was probably nervous energy. She loved to sew, and she loved to crochet. So patiently she guided my fingers and proudly displayed my masterpieces. I now own many of them and they were anything but masterpieces. How Grandma would have loved the internet with its endless images and free crochet patterns.
When my own daughter came along I wanted to pass on this tradition, with its cherished memories, to my own "baby girl". The problem was... Tracy is a lefty. I tried and tried to teach her stitches, with much frustration and little success. Then Grandma tipped me off to teach her in front of a mirror. DUH. What turned out is that my Grandma taught my little girl, and another generation keeps Grandma alive through cherished memories.
Tracy has been bit by Grandma's "crochet bug". From the time she hit the double digits, through high school, college, grad school, working and anywhere went, her fingers were always intertwined with yarn. All her friends owned homemade afghans, from traditional granny squares to unusual and unique stitches. Her cousins all have dolls and toys made with her hands, and her nieces and nephews came into the world with a yarn and thread crochet wardrobe waiting for them; shoes and booties, dresses, and of course baby blankets galore. Her roommates and co-workers were blessed with bookmarks, hats, hair bows and purses, and my favorite... Her brother's collection of the ugliest Christmas sweaters you could imagine.
Last year, Tracy's life was altered forever by a young man who drove his truck into her drivers door. Having lost the use of her left hand she can no longer crochet and thus lives vicariously through the work of others. Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration. But she does take pleasure in seeing the beautiful craftsmanship in the colorful and creative yarns and threads available. Thus this blog was birthed, to combine her passion for crocheting and her desire to help others get "bit by the bug" by providing a place where they can find fabulous free crochet patterns. Enjoy. Get bit. Let us know what you're up to. We want to hear your crochet story.
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Free Crochet Baby Dresses Patterns
This beautiful peach baby set has patterns ranging from Newborn to 18 months. The pattern includes directions for a dress and bloomers (diaper cover). This beautiful set would be an excellent dress to but on a princess as she leaves the hospital for the first time.
This is a perfect summer dress for your little princess. The pattern if for 1 to 2 year old baby girls. The ruffles and flowers on this dress will catch the attention and heart of every little girl. This dress is is a perfect summer party dress.
This amazing sweater comes in sizes 6 month to 3T. It is a warm swearter and perfect for a cool winter night. This sweater could compliment a dress or add some color to a pair of blue jeans. This is a wonderful gift to celebrate a first birthday.
This beautiful baby dress pattern is size 3 to 6 months. This pretty summer dress comes with a pattern for a matching bonnet. This is a fast and easy pattern to make a beautiful short sleeve baby dress.
A baby's Christening is a very special day for the baby and family. A wonderful way to celebrate this special day is to make an amazing gown that can be passed down from generation to generation. This is the perfect pattern to make a gown for that special baby in your life.
Nothing says girly girl more than a homemade frilly ruffled dress. This beautiful dress pattern can make dress from 3 to 12 months in size. This pattern has a pattern for a dress and also a pattern for a matching headband. This dress would be the perfect way to show your love to a special baby in your life.
The granny square is a classic pattern, known to almost anybody. This dress is a creative way to use the classic pattern and make it into a beautiful baby dress. This pattern will make a dress that is either 9 to 12 months or 12 to 18 months.
This is a pattern for sizes newborn to 3 months. Completed, this pattern make a beautiful pinafore that will compliment and dress. From sundress to Sunday special dress, this pinafore is the perfect companion to any outfit.
This newborn dress pattern will be sure to make a beautiful dress for a beautiful baby. It is a fast and easy pattern that will be a sure delight to any new mother. This is the perfect dress to make for a baby shower gift.
I absolutely love the dress pattern, and have actually made the dress, bonnet, booties, and afghan for a special baby in my life. It is a beautiful pattern that comes together easily with absolutely amazing results. I would reccomend this pattern to anybody who wants to make something special for a baby girl they know.
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