Turn classic granny squares into an adorable handmade outfit with the Quick Granny Frock! This sweet crochet baby dress combines colorful granny squares with a beautifully textured bodice, scalloped edging, and delicate tie straps for a playful, vintage-inspired look.

The pattern includes instructions for two sizes: 0–6 months and 6–12 months and uses weight #4 yarn with a 4 mm crochet hook. The skirt is created using 12 granny squares and two coordinating triangle motifs, with three colors that can be arranged in a random sequence to make each frock a little different.

A pretty scalloped hem and matching lace edging around the neckline and shoulders give the Quick Granny Frock its charming finishing touches, while simple crochet ties complete the look. Whether you’re making it for a baby shower, a special occasion, or simply for the joy of creating something tiny and colorful, this crochet dress is a fun way to give the timeless granny square a fresh new look.

What You’ll Need
Yarn:
KnitPal Cotton to the Core Worsted (weight #4 - 78% cotton, 22% acrylic, 218 yards per 100 g)
A: Approximately 1 ball in Baby Pink
B: Approximately 1 ball in Grape Purple
C: Approximately 1 ball in Pearl White

Hook:
US - G/4mm crochet hook
Or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Details
Skill Level: Easy

Gauge:
A 10 row gauge swatch = 2” (5 cm), with a 4 mm hook.
Swatch:
ch 11
Row 1: Sk 1st ch, sc in each ch across, turn. (10 sts)
Rows 2-10 (9 rows): Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (10 sts)

Sizes:
The pattern has the instructions for 2 sizes.
The Small size is for 0-6 months.
The Large size is for 6-12 months.