Friday, April 20, 2012

Baby Tutu

Hey there ya'll!  I'm back with another ORIGINAL pattern!  I've looked everywhere for a cute crochet tutu pattern and I haven't found a damn thing.  So, I made my own.  My little lady is turning one in July and I wanted to make her a birthday tutu and birthday crown to wear for her party.  I really hope ya'll can understand the pattern.  I took a ton of pictures along the way so that I could easily explain how I did it.  So I won't keep you waiting any longer!  HERE IT IS IN ALL IT'S CUTENESS!



What you need: Worsted weight yarn, H hook, J hook, Yarn needle


Waistband:
With H hook.  Ch 7.
Row 1- sc into 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across.  (6 sc)  ch2.  turn.
Row 2- in BLO sc in each sc across. (6 sc)  ch2.  turn.
- Repeat row 2 until strip measures circumference of baby's waist minus 2.5 inches.  do not fasten off.  ch1 and work a sc border around entire strip, working 3 sc into each corner.
Put  right sides together and sl st ends together to form a ring.  Fasten off.




Turn ring inside out so that right sides are facing.



Base:
With J hook.  Join with sl st to last st made.  *ch 3.  dc in each sc around.  join with sl st to top of ch 3.  repeat from * 5 times.  fasten off.  (you should have 5 rows of dc)


Ruffles:
With J hook. 
Rnd 1: join with sl st around post of ch3. 



Ch3.  dc around post of each dc around.  join with sl st to top of ch3.
Rnd 2:  ch3.  2 dc in each dc around.  join with sl st to top of ch3.
Rnd 3:  ch3. 2 dc in each dc around.  join with sl st to top of ch3.  Fasten off.  (you should have 3 rows of dc.  it should look ruffled)



repeat rounds 1 - 3 on the next 3 rows of base.
leave 5th row unworked.  (You could continue the ruffles to the 5th row, I just chose not to.  It seemed to give it more structure.)

weave in all ends and put it on your little lady and take LOTS of pictures  :)



NOTE:  Please do not claim my patterns or my pictures as your own.  I don't mind if you share this but please post a link back to my site.  Feel free to sell any finished item you make using my pattern but, PLEASE DO NOT SELL THE PATTERN ITSELF!  Thank you.

HAPPY HOOKING!

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30 comments:

  1. NeseityApril 20, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    This is adorable! I started making this today, with a denim colored yarn. Tfs the pattern :)

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  2. bigEsmommyApril 23, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    So sweet I can't wait to try this! Thank you for sharing :D

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  3. GammySelMay 6, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    This is awesome!

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  4. AnonymousMay 9, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    I have been looking EVERYWHERE for a pattern like this for my Goddaughter. Thanks for posting it, it's absolutely adorable!!

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  5. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    This is just the sweetest!! Thank you for the great tutorial!!

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  6. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I was wondering how you would make it larger. Thanks! Can't wait to try it out :)

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  7. AprilJune 2, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    So, I just found your blog and I love it! I am exciting to start making these patterns! Thank you for sharing!

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  8. AnonymousJune 2, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Yes how do we Make it bigger :)!!!

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  9. AnonymousJune 8, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Love love love this pattern! Thanks for sharing!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    What is the length of the tutu? I tend to crochet tightly so I want to make it long enough. Making as a gift so I don't have any baby to compare it to.

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  11. UnknownJuly 24, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    thank you!!! i love it!

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  12. Zeynabu-Le'VonAugust 11, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Oh wow - I love this - thank you!

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  13. I BLING USeptember 18, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!! I want to make one for my grandbaby♥

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  14. LeAndraJanuary 14, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    LOVE this, will definitely be using it :) Thanks so much

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  15. Magical Homespun CraftJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    this pattern is amazing iv just started making one for my daughter to wear who is 4 cant wait to finish it thank you x

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  16. LinseyFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I just finished one of these for a friend's 6 month old little girl, and it is too darling for words! Thank you so much for sharing this pattern! I will definitely be gifting more of these adorable tutus!

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  17. AnonymousApril 6, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    This is so adorable! Thank you so much for sharing your pattern I love it! I want to make for it my friends newborn, how would you make it smaller?

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  18. AnonymousApril 24, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    I saw someone selling your pattern on raverly.com by the name jack and Jill.

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  19. Punk BeautyMay 4, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Is this pattern only for a 1 year old? I want to make it for my friends newborn.

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  20. rzrbldksss81June 22, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    I'm halfway thru this as we speak and I freakin' love it!!! I've been looking for this pattern for awhile, so happy I found this. I'm going to make a cute little Christmas set for a newborn :)) Can't wait til it's finished!! Thank you!

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  21. Socks4HerJuly 30, 2013 at 4:08 PM

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  22. MuttiAugust 1, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Thank you for the pattern and your clever creativity! I want to make this for my granddaughter! Are you still posting? I sure hope so!!Blessings!

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  23. UnknownDecember 31, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    I made this in red and white yarn with gold thread in it for my baby's first Christmas and it turned out amazing. I also made a matching santa hat. Dont know how to send u a pic. Thanks!!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 23, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    I stumbled upon this by happy accident- just what I've been looking for! Thank you so much for the pattern. I'm making it in light gray and pink and it looks fantastic!

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  25. TinaMay 20, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    I was wondering how I could make this smaller for a newborn.

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  26. TinaJune 3, 2014 at 5:51 AM

    Can someone help me out here. I am a little confused on where I start my next set of ruffles. I did the first one but then it says to repeat rounds 1-3 on the next 3 rows of base. Well on the Base it says to join with a sl st to last stitch made. ch 3. dc in each sc around. That is where I am confused because the only sc that are there are the ones way up on the waistband. Otherwise they are all dc. So I would greatly appreciate any help someone can help me with. I only have a few days left to finish this for a baby shower. Thanks

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  28. AnonymousMay 28, 2017 at 9:41 PM

    Hi Kimberly!! I've been looking forever for a pattern like this and was starting to think I might have to create one myself, so thanks so much for sharing !! Just wondering what size baby this is for? Would it fit a newborn - 3 months size? or do you have the finished measurements for when this is made w worsted weight yarn? Thank you in advance for your time !! :)

    Erin

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  29. PenniMarch 7, 2018 at 1:07 PM

    Thank You so very very much for sharing your pattern for free. I'm not loaded with money to pay for such things nor knowledgeable enough to make my own pattern. God bless You!!!

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