Stars and Stripes Crochet Sundress for Kids Free Pattern

Sizing and Fit

The Stars and Stripes Sundress Crochet Pattern instructions are written for five child sizes: 2T, 4T, 6Y, 8Y, and 10Y. There are also baby sizes available!

The fit of this sundress is relaxed and twirly, perfect for active kids. It’s designed to have a fitted bodice and flared skirt, so it’s easy to wear and allows for plenty of movement (and twirling!).

Always measure your child and check your gauge before starting to make sure the dress will fit just right. If your child is between sizes or growing fast, go a size up—this dress can easily be worn as a tunic or layered top later on!

Why You’ll Love the Stars and Stripes Sundress

This crochet pattern is a summer standout! Here’s what makes it so special:

Perfect for Photos: Whether it’s a backyard BBQ or a summer festival, this dress is bound to make your kid the center of attention (and every photo!).

Patriotic Flair: The red, white, and blue color scheme paired with a star-stitch bodice makes this dress perfect for all-American celebrations.

Cool for Summer: The sleeveless design and breathable yarn make it comfy for hot days and outdoor play.

Creative and Fun to Make: Between the textured stitches and bold colors, it’s a joy to work up and satisfying to see finished.

Customization Ideas

Want to make your Stars and Stripes Crochet Sundress one of a kind? Here are some creative ideas to make it extra special:

• Add a Ribbon Waistband: Weave a red or blue ribbon through the waistline for a pop of texture.
• Embellish the Stars: Add gems to the crochet stars for extra sparkle!
• Use Sparkle Yarn: Add a bit of shimmer to the bodice with a metallic thread or sparkle yarn for a festive touch.
• Try a Rainbow Version: Swap the red and white stripes for rainbow colors while keeping the blue starry bodice for a fun twist.
  
  
  

Where to Wear This Sundress

The Stars and Stripes Sundress makes an awesome handmade gift for:

• Fourth of July Celebrations
• Memorial Day Gatherings
• Summer Birthdays or BBQs
• Parades and Community Events
• Photo Shoots & Family Portraits

You can also pair it with cute sandals, a sunhat, or even a little denim jacket for cooler evenings. It’s versatile enough to dress up or down!

Washing and Care

If you use a cotton or cotton-blend yarn, this sundress will be machine washable. Wash on gentle with cold water and lay flat to dry for best results. Kids are messy—thankfully, this dress is easy to clean and maintain!

Want to save it as a keepsake? After the summer season, fold it neatly and store it in a breathable garment bag or box.

Materials

Light Worsted Weight Yarn (#4) [Knit Picks Comfy Worsted]

• Color A (Blue)]
  • 100(110,120,130,140)yds
• Color B (Red)
  • 200(225,250,275,300)yds
• Color C (White)
  • 200(225,250,275,300)yds

I/9/5.50mm Crochet Hook

H/8/5.00mm Crochet Hook

Stitch Markers

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Optional Materials

Buttons or Rhinestones

Gauge

15 hdc x 11 rows = 4.25”

Sizes

Child (Chest)

2T (21”/53cm)

4T (23”/58.5cm)

6Y (25”/63.5cm)

8Y (26.5”/67cm)

10Y (28”/71cm)

Stitch Guide

arnd = around

BLO = back loop only

ch(s) = chain(s)

dc = double crochet

dec = See Special Stitches

FLO = front loop only

sc = single crochet

sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)

trc = treble crochet

YO = yarn over

Skill Level

Easy

Written in U.S. Terms

Notes

• Dress shown above is not the intended length; I’m using that photo to differentiate between the baby and child size patterns. Dress shown above is the 12-18 month size on a 5 year old. 
• This dress is intended to be mid-calf length. You can shorten this by removing stripes.
• Beginning chain 1 does not count as a stitch; Beginning chain 3 does count as a stitch and each round should begin in the same space as chain.
• Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
• Pattern is written for smallest size, with instructions for larger sizes in parenthesis.
• This dress is worked from the top down.
• Star and Bow instructions are at the end of the pattern.
• Sizes are separated out, but finishing instructions for all sizes are at the end of the pattern.
  
  

Crochet Pattern Instructions

2T

BODICE

With Color A,

R1. Ch 75, hdc across, sl st to join, turn (74)

R2-12. Ch 1, *FLO hdc, BLO hdc* across, sl st to join, turn (74)

SKIRT

With Color B,

R13. Ch 3, trc in the same space as ch, trc x 7, *2 trc, trc x 7* to last 2 sts, 2 trc, trc, sl st to join, turn (84)

R14. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (84)

With Color C,

R15-16. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (84)

With Color B

R17-18. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (84)

Continue alternating colors:

R19-20. Repeat R15-16

R21-22. Repeat R17-18

R23-24. Repeat R15-16

R25-25. Repeat R17-18

R27-28. Repeat R15-16; Fasten at the end of round 28.

STRAPS (Make 2)

With Color A,

R1. Ch 22, sc x 4, hdc x 5, dc x 3, hdc x 5, sc x 4, turn (21)

With Color C,

R2. Ch 1, sc x 4, hdc x 5, dc x 3, hdc x 5, sc x 4, turn (21)

With Color B,

R3. Repeat R2; Fasten.
Lay the dress flat, so that the seam is centered in the back. Count 12 sts from the side on both front and back and place stitch markers. Sew the straps to inside of dress, so that the Red stripe is in the 12^th st, the White stripe is in the 13^th st, and the Blue stripe is in the 14^th stitch. Repeat on other side for second strap.

4T

BODICE

With Color A,

R1. Ch 81, hdc across, sl st to join, turn (80)

R2-15. Ch 1, *FLO hdc, BLO hdc* across, sl st to join, turn (80)

SKIRT

With Color B,

R14. Ch 3, trc in the same space as ch, trc x 4, *2 trc, trc x 4* across, sl st to join, turn (96)

R15. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (96)

With Color C,

R16-17. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (96)

With Color B,

R18-19. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (96)

Continue alternating colors:

R20-21. Repeat R16-17

R22-23. Repeat R18-19

R24-25. Repeat R16-17

R26-27. Repeat R18-19

R28-29. Repeat R16-17

R30-31. Repeat R18-19

R32-33. Repeat R16-17; Fasten at the end of round 33.

STRAPS (Make 2)

With Color A,

R1. Ch 23, sc x 4, hdc x 5, dc x 4, hdc x 5, sc x 4, turn (22)

With Color C,

R2. Ch 1, sc x 4, hdc x 5, dc x 4, hdc x 5, sc x 4, turn (22)

With Color B,

R3. Repeat R2; Fasten.
Lay the dress flat, so that the seam is centered in the back. Count 12 sts from the side on both front and back and place stitch markers. Sew the straps to inside of dress, so that the Red stripe is in the 12^th st, the White stripe is in the 13^th st, and the Blue stripe is in the 14^th stitch. Repeat on other side for second strap.

6Y

BODICE

With Color A,

R1. Ch 87, hdc across, sl st to join, turn (86)

R2-17. Ch 1, *FLO hdc, BLO hdc* across, sl st to join, turn (86)

SKIRT

With Color B,

R18. Ch 3, trc in the same space as ch, trc x 6, *2 trc, trc x 6* to last 2 sts, trc x 2, sl st to join, turn 

R19. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 4, dec x 2, trc x 4, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 4, dec x 2, trc x 4, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (98)

With Color C,

R20-21. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 4, dec x 2, trc x 4, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 4, dec x 2, trc x 4, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (98)

With Color B,

R22-23. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 4, dec x 2, trc x 4, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 4, dec x 2, trc x 4, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (98)

Continue alternating colors:

R24-25. Repeat R20-21

R26-27. Repeat R22-23

R28-29. Repeat R20-21

R30-31. Repeat R22-23

R32-33. Repeat R20-21

R34-35. Repeat R22-23

R36-37. Repeat R20-21

R38-39. Repeat R22-23; Fasten at the end of round 39.

STRAPS (Make 2)

With Color A,

R1. Ch 24, sc x 4, hdc x 5, dc x 5, hdc x 5, sc x 4, turn (23)

With Color C,

R2. Ch 1, sc x 4, hdc x 5, dc x 5, hdc x 5, sc x 4, turn (23)

With Color B,

R3. Repeat R2; Fasten.
Lay the dress flat, so that the seam is centered in the back. Count 12 sts from the side on both front and back and place stitch markers. Sew the straps to inside of dress, so that the Red stripe is in the 12^th st, the White stripe is in the 13^th st, and the Blue stripe is in the 14^th stitch. Repeat on other side for second strap.

8Y

BODICE

With Color A,

R1. Ch 93, hdc across, ch 1, sl st to join, turn (92)

R2-19. Ch 1, *FLO hdc, BLO hdc* across, sl st to join, turn (92)

SKIRT

With Color B,

R20. Ch 3, trc in the same space as ch, trc x 7, *2 trc, trc x 7* to last 5 sts, 2 trc, trc x 4, sl st to join, turn (104)

R21. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (104)

With Color C,

R22-23. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (104)

With Color B,

R24-25. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 3, dec x 2, trc x 3, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (104)

Continue alternating colors:

R26-27. Repeat R22-23

R28-29. Repeat R24-25

R30-31. Repeat R22-23

R32-33. Repeat R24-25

R34-35. Repeat R22-23

R36-37. Repeat R24-25

R38-39. Repeat R22-23

R40-41. Repeat R24-25

R42-43. Repeat R22-23

R44-45. Repeat R24-25; Fasten at the end of round 45.

STRAPS (Make 2)

With Color A,

R1. Ch 21, sc x 5, hdc x 5, dc x 5, hdc x 5, sc x 5, turn (25)

With Color C,

R2. Ch 1, sc x 5, hdc x 5, dc x 5, hdc x 5, sc x 5, turn (25)

With Color B,

R3. Repeat R2; Fasten.
Lay the dress flat, so that the seam is centered in the back. Count 12 sts from the side on both front and back and place stitch markers. Sew the straps to inside of dress, so that the Red stripe is in the 12^th st, the White stripe is in the 13^th st, and the Blue stripe is in the 14^th stitch. Repeat on other side for second strap.

10Y

BODICE

With Color A,

R1. Ch 99, hdc across, ch 1, sl st to join, turn (98)

R2-21. Ch 1, *FLO hdc, BLO hdc* across, sl st to join, turn (98)

SKIRT

With Color B,

R22. Ch 3, trc in the same space as ch, trc x 6, *2 trc, trc x 6* across, sl st to join, turn (112)

R23. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 4, dec x 2, trc x 4, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 4, dec x 2, trc x 4, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (112)

With Color C,

R24-25. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 4, dec x 2, trc x 4, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 4, dec x 2, trc x 4, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (112)

With Color B,

R26-27. Ch 3, trc in same space as ch, trc x 4, dec x 2, trc x 4, 2 trc, *2 trc, trc x 4, dec x 2, trc x 4, 2 trc* across, sl st to join, turn (112)

Continue alternating colors:

R28-29. Repeat R24-25

R30-31. Repeat R26-27

R32-33. Repeat R24-25

R34-35. Repeat R26-27

R36-37. Repeat R24-25

R38-39. Repeat R26-27

R40-41. Repeat R26-27

R42-43. Repeat R24-25

R44-45. Repeat R26-27

R46-47. Repeat R24-25

R48-49. Repeat R26-27; Fasten at the end of round 49.

STRAPS (Make 2)

With Color A,

R1. Ch 21, sc x 5, hdc x 6, dc x 5, hdc x 6, sc x 5, turn (27)

With Color C,

R2. Ch 1, sc x 5, hdc x 6, dc x 5, hdc x 6, sc x 5, turn (27)

With Color B,

R3. Repeat R2; Fasten.
the dress flat, so that the seam is centered in the back. Count 12 sts from the side on both front and back and place stitch markers. Sew the straps to inside of dress, so that the Red stripe is in the 12^th st, the White stripe is in the 13^th st, and the Blue stripe is in the 14^th stitch. Repeat for other side with second strap.

STARS

With Color C,

R1. Magic Ring, 10 sc in ring, sl st to join

R2.* Ch 5, (sc, hdc, dc, trc) down ch, sk 1 sc, sl st to next* 5X

With Color A,

R3. Ch 1, sl st around edge of star; Fasten.

Gauge: H Hook: 2.75”, I Hook: 3.25” (from point to point); 1 H + 1 I: 4.5” (staggered).

Suggested number of stars for each size:

2T = 4 w/ H Hook, 3 w/ I Hook

4T= 8 w/ H Hook

6Y= 4 w/ H Hook, 4 w/ I Hook

8Y= 9 w/ H Hook

10Y= 5 w/ H Hook, 4 w/ I Hook

BOW

To create the bow as pictured you will make a “wave”. Starting with scs, working into hdcs, then into dcs, back to hdcs and then finishing with scs. Repeat the same exact pattern with all three colors. *I am not giving specific instructions for each size; you can make it bigger or smaller if you choose.

With Color A,

R1. Ch 81, sc x 15, hdc x 15, dc x 20, hdc x 15, sc x 15 across, turn

With Color C,

R2. Ch 1, sc x 15, hdc x 15, dc x 20, hdc x 15, sc x 15 across, turn

With Color B,

R3. Repeat row 2; Fasten.

Finishing

• Arrange stars in a staggered position as pictured on halter and sew in place. *If you arrange the stars differently the suggested number of stars will be different.
• Attach bow to front center of dress where the halter and skirt meet. 
• Hide all strings.