Crochet Delicate Floral Embellished Bodysuit Free Pattern

Materials:

• Sport weight cotton yarn (approx. 300 yards)
• Hook size: 4.0 mm (G hook)
• Stitch markers
• Buttons (three, 0.5 inches)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge: 20 stitches x 26 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Size: 0-3 months (follow alterations for larger sizes)

Pattern Notes:

Work in continuous rounds for the body. Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds.

Instructions:

Body:

1. Chain 60 (for the chest measurement).
2. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
3. Round 1: Work 1 single crochet (sc) in each chain around. (60 sc)
4. Round 2-6: Work 1 sc in each stitch around.
5. Round 7: *1 sc, chain 1; repeat from * around.
6. Round 8-12: Work 1 sc in each sc and chain space around.

Leg Openings:

1. Round 13: Chain 8, skip 15 sc, join to the next sc with a slip stitch. (Leg opening created).
2. Continue working around for 15 more rounds, adding decorative stitches or color changes.

Ruffle Sleeves:

1. Attach yarn at the shoulder seam.
2. Chain 3, then work 2 double crochet (dc) in the same stitch, chain 2, slip stitch to the next stitch. Repeat around for a ruffled effect.

Floral Embellishments:

1. Using contrasting yarn, create small flower motifs (3 petals), sew or attach to the bodysuit in desired locations.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends. Sew on buttons at the base of the bodysuit for closure.

Enjoy dressing your little princess in this beautiful floral bodysuit!