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# Ruffled Babydoll Dress with Peter Pan Collar

A charming babydoll-style dress featuring a fitted bodice, empire waist, dramatically ruffled skirt, and an oversized Peter Pan collar. This advanced pattern includes shaping, set-in sleeves, and detailed collar construction for a truly special garment.

## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: Worsted weight (#4) yarn
- Size 12-18mo: 650 yards
- Size 2T: 750 yards  
- Size 3T: 850 yards
- Size 4T: 950 yards

Shown in: 100% cotton worsted weight yarn

**Hook**: 
- Size H/8 (5.0mm) for main body
- Size G/6 (4.0mm) for collar

**Notions**:
- Stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- 3 small buttons (½" diameter) for back closure
- Sewing needle and thread to match yarn

## GAUGE

With larger hook in dc: 16 sts x 8 rows = 4" (10 cm)

**Gauge is critical for proper fit. Take time to check your gauge.**

## SIZES

- Size 12-18 months: Chest 20", Bodice Length 6", Skirt Length 7", Total Length 13"
- Size 2T: Chest 21", Bodice Length 6.5", Skirt Length 8", Total Length 14.5"
- Size 3T: Chest 22", Bodice Length 7", Skirt Length 9", Total Length 16"
- Size 4T: Chest 23", Bodice Length 7.5", Skirt Length 10", Total Length 17.5"

Pattern is written: Size 12-18mo (2T, 3T, 4T)

## ABBREVIATIONS

- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- inc = increase (work 2 sts in same st)
- dec = decrease (dc2tog or sc2tog as specified)
- dc2tog = double crochet 2 together
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
- BLO = back loop only
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- rep = repeat
- sk = skip
- sp = space
- pm = place marker

## PATTERN NOTES

1. Bodice is worked from neck down in joined rounds to the underarm, then split and worked flat for front and back.
2. Ch-3 at beginning of round/row counts as first dc throughout unless otherwise noted.
3. Skirt is worked in joined rounds from the bottom edge of bodice with dramatic increases to create ruffles.
4. Sleeves are worked in joined rounds from the armhole down.
5. Collar is worked in two pieces (left and right) with smaller hook and sewn to neckline.
6. Numbers in parentheses ( ) at end of row/round indicate total stitch count.
7. Join all rounds with sl st to top of beginning ch unless otherwise noted.

## INSTRUCTIONS

### BODICE - Yoke

**Foundation**: With larger hook, ch 48 (50, 52, 54), join with sl st to first ch to form ring, being careful not to twist.

**Round 1**: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in each ch around, join. (48, 50, 52, 54 dc)

**Round 2**: Ch 3, dc in same st (inc made), dc in next 10 (10, 11, 11) sts, [inc in next st, dc in next 10 (11, 11, 12) sts] 3 times, inc in next st, join. (53, 55, 57, 59 dc)

**Round 3**: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join. (53, 55, 57, 59 dc)

**Round 4**: Ch 3, dc in next st, inc in next st, [dc in next 12 (13, 13, 14) sts, inc in next st] 3 times, dc in next 10 (11, 11, 12) sts, join. (57, 59, 61, 63 dc)

**Round 5**: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join. (57, 59, 61, 63 dc)

**Round 6**: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st, [dc in next 13 (14, 14, 15) sts, inc in next st] 3 times, dc in next 10 (11, 11, 12) sts, join. (61, 63, 65, 67 dc)

**Round 7**: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join. (61, 63, 65, 67 dc)

**Round 8**: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, inc in next st, [dc in next 14 (15, 15, 16) sts, inc in next st] 3 times, dc in next 10 (11, 11, 12) sts, join. (65, 67, 69, 71 dc)

**Rounds 9-10**: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join. (65, 67, 69, 71 dc)

**For sizes 3T and 4T only**:
**Round 11**: Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, inc in next st, [dc in next 16 (17) sts, inc in next st] 3 times, dc in next 11 (12) sts, join. (-, -, 73, 75 dc)

**Round 12**: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join. (-, -, 73, 75 dc)

### BODICE - Divide for Front and Back

You will now work back and forth in rows. The bodice will be worked to empire waist (just below bust).

**Back**:
**Row 1 (RS)**: Ch 3, dc in next 31 (32, 35, 36) sts, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked. (32, 33, 36, 37 dc)

*Stitch count check: 32 (33, 36, 37) sts for back*

**Row 2**: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn. (30, 31, 34, 35 dc)

**Row 3**: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (30, 31, 34, 35 dc)

**Row 4**: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (30, 31, 34, 35 dc)

**Sizes 12-18mo and 2T**: Continue to Row 5.
**Sizes 3T and 4T**: 
**Row 5**: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (-, -, 34, 35 dc)

**All Sizes**:
**Final Row**: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off. (30, 31, 34, 35 sc)

**Front**:
With RS facing, sk next 1 st from back for underarm, join yarn in next st.

**Row 1 (RS)**: Ch 3, dc in next 31 (32, 35, 36) sts, turn, leaving last st unworked for underarm. (32, 33, 36, 37 dc)

**Row 2**: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn. (30, 31, 34, 35 dc)

**Row 3**: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (30, 31, 34, 35 dc)

**Row 4**: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (30, 31, 34, 35 dc)

**Sizes 12-18mo and 2T**: Continue to Final Row.
**Sizes 3T and 4T**: 
**Row 5**: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. (-, -, 34, 35 dc)

**All Sizes**:
**Final Row**: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off. (30, 31, 34, 35 sc)

### BODICE - Shoulder Seams

Place front and back with RS together. Using tapestry needle and yarn, seam first 8 (8, 9, 9) sts together for right shoulder. Leave center 14 (15, 16, 17) sts open for back neck. Seam remaining 8 (8, 9, 9) sts for left shoulder.

*Verification: 8 + 14 + 8 = 30 ✓ (8 + 15 + 8 = 31 ✓, 9 + 16 + 9 = 34 ✓, 9 + 17 + 9 = 35 ✓)*

### SKIRT

The skirt is worked in joined rounds from the bottom edge of the bodice with increases to create dramatic ruffles.

With RS facing and larger hook, join yarn at center back seam at bottom edge of bodice.

**Round 1**: Ch 3, work 59 (61, 67, 69) dc evenly around bottom edge of bodice (working through both front and back sc sts at sides), join. (60, 62, 68, 70 dc)

*Stitch count check: 30 back + 30 front = 60 sts for 12-18mo ✓; 31 + 31 = 62 for 2T ✓; 34 + 34 = 68 for 3T ✓; 35 + 35 = 70 for 4T ✓*

**Round 2**: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join. (60, 62, 68, 70 dc)

**Round 3**: Ch 3, dc in same st, [dc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] around to last 2 sts, dc in last 2 sts, join. (80, 82, 90, 93 dc)

*Math check: 60 ÷ 3 = 20 increases + 60 = 80 ✓; 62 ÷ 3 ≈ 20 inc + 62 = 82 ✓; 68 ÷ 3 ≈ 22 inc + 68 = 90 ✓; 70 ÷ 3 ≈ 23 inc + 70 = 93 ✓*

**Round 4**: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join. (80, 82, 90, 93 dc)

**Round 5**: Ch 3, inc in next st, [dc in next st, inc in next st] around to last st, dc in last st (if needed for count), join. (120, 123, 135, 139 dc)

*Math check: (80 ÷ 2) × 3 = 120 ✓; (82 ÷ 2) × 3 ≈ 123 ✓; (90 ÷ 2) × 3 = 135 ✓; (93 ÷ 2) × 3 ≈ 139 ✓*

**Rounds 6-11 (6-12, 6-14, 6-15)**: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join. Work 6 (7, 9, 10) rounds even. (120, 123, 135, 139 dc)

**Round 12 (13, 15, 16) - Ruffle Round**: Ch 3, inc in each st around, join. (240, 246, 270, 278 dc)

*Math check: 120 × 2 = 240 ✓; 123 × 2 = 246 ✓; 135 × 2 = 270 ✓; 139 × 2 = 278 ✓*

**Rounds 13-14 (14-16, 16-18, 17-19)**: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join. Work 2 (3, 3, 3) rounds even. (240, 246, 270, 278 dc)

**Edging Round**: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. Fasten off. (240, 246, 270, 278 sc)

### SLEEVES (make 2)

With RS facing and larger hook, join yarn at center of underarm.

**Round 1**: Ch 3, work 23 (25, 27, 29) dc evenly around armhole opening, join. (24, 26, 28, 30 dc)

**Rounds 2-3**: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join. (24, 26, 28, 30 dc)

**Round 4 - Ruffle Round**: Ch 3, inc in each st around, join. (48, 52, 56, 60 dc)

*Math check: 24 × 2 = 48 ✓; 26 × 2 = 52 ✓; 28 × 2 = 56 ✓; 30 × 2 = 60 ✓*

**Round 5**: Ch 3, dc in each st around, join. (48, 52, 56, 60 dc)

**Edging Round**: Ch 1, sc in each st around