The Patriotic Shortalls Free Crochet Pattern will help you make your babies look so cute while celebrating patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, July 4th and Veterans day. You can purchase the ad free pdf that includes the shortalls and the sailor hat on RAVELRY or ETSY.
These cute patriotic shortalls will make dressing babies for photo opportunities easy.
They are perfect to put on your baby when you have a loved coming home from deployment. They will be adorable in this set. You can easily find nautical buttons here. You will find the free crochet pattern below in sizes preemie, newborn & 3 months or purchase the ad free pdf on RAVELRY or ETSY.
The patriotic shortalls is part of “Momma’s Lil’ Firecracker” collection of crochet patterns.
There are many holidays and reasons to crochet a complete nautical set for the babies. If you have more than one baby or grandbaby, then crocheting a set for each of them would be so much fun. The Baby Sailor Hat and the Baby Sailor Overalls crochet patterns is free on this blog, and I will be releasing the other pieces in the near future.
Momma’s Lil Firecracket Shortalls Free Crochet Pattern.
Cotton yarn. Approx. 250-300 yds. I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton.
2 Skeins; Colorway Navy = MC & White = CC
Stitch Guide
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
join w/ = join with
SLP ST = Slip Stitch
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
FP HDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet
BP HDC = Back Post Half Double Crochet
SP = Space
nxt = Next
* * = Repeat between the stars the number of times stated; x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on;
in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete stitch or sequence of stitches stated.
Mock BP HDC = When making the shortalls, the beginning CH 2 counts as a stitch, but will recede and become a Mock BP HDC when making the ribbing at the waistband area. The CH 2 will become the “Center Back”.
Notions Optional: Approximately 12 – 14 Buttons of Choice. Approximately 2 yards of ribbon of choice, if you would like to add a bow to the bib portion. Here is a link showing you how to make a boutique bow.
Gauge: 18 SC rows x 16 SC stitches = 4” x 4”
Hook: F- 5/3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge
Color Code Size Chart ( Preemie, Newborn, 3 month)
Make foundation CH 52 54 56
Being careful not to twist your foundation CH, join with a SLP ST in 1st CH to form a ring
Round 1: CH 2 (CH 2 counts as stitch) , HDC in each CH around, join w/SLP ST in 2nd CH of beg. CH 2
( 52 54 56 HDC )
Round 2: CH 2; FP HDC in nxt ST; *BP HDC in nxt st; FP HDC in nxt st* Repeat 9x 9x 9x; SC in nxt st (11x 13x 15x); FP HDC in nxt ST; *BP HDC in nxt st; FP HDC in nxt ST; * 10x 10x 10x ; join w/SLP ST in beg. CH 2 (Joining area is the “Center Back” of your trousers)
(21, 21, 21 BP HDC) (21 21 21 FP HDC) (11 SC, 13 SC, 15 SC )
Row 3: Repeat Round 2
NOTE: Make sure to join in beg. CH 1 stitch. Then you will turn and CH 1 before moving on to the next round. This will keep the center back seam strait, as well as the inseam.
This next round will provide for some ease in the rear, by increasing every 3rd stitch, across 15 stitches, to the right and left of the “Center Back” Stitch. This does not include the center back stitch.
Row 4: CH 1 (CH1 does not count as a stitch), SC in joining ST; * SC in nxt st (2x); 2 SC in nxt st; * 5x; *SC in nxt st;* 21x, 23x; 25x;* 2 SC in nxt st, SC in nxt st (2x) * 5x, join w/SLP ST in beg. CH 1; Turn and CH 1 (62st, 64st, 66st)
Round 5 –20, 24, 28: SC in 1st St and in each ST around; join w/ SLP ST in beg. CH 1; Turn and CH 1 (62st, 64st, 66st)
LEG 1
You will be making the legs of the Shorts next. Round numbers will start over. Beginning CH 1 will become the center stitch, or the inseam stitch.
Round 1: SC in nxt stitch 31x, 32x, 33x ; join w/SLP ST to beg. CH 1; Turn and CH 1 (31st, 32st, 33st)
Round: 2 – 3, 4, 4; SC in nxt st, and each st around, join w/SLP ST to beg. CH 1; Turn and CH 1
(31 st, 32 st, 33 st)
The next round will have an increase every 10th stitch to keep the leg opening from collapsing in.
Round: 4, 5, 5: *SC in nxt st (9x); 2 SC in nxt st; * 3x, 3x, 3x; SC in nxt st; SC in nxt st (2x); SC in nxt st (3x) ; join w/SLP ST to beg. CH 1; Turn and CH 1 (34st, 35 st, 36 st)
Round: 5-7, 6-9, 6-9; SC in 1st St and in each ST around; drop MC and pull up CC before the last pull through at the end of round 7, 9, 9; join w/SLP ST to beg. CH 1; Turn and CH 1
Round: 8 & 9, 10 & 11, 10 & 11; SC in 1st st and in each ST around; drop CC and pull up MC before the last pull through at the end of round 9, 11, 11; join w/SLP ST to beg. CH 1; Turn and CH 1
Round: 10 &11, 12 & 13, 12 & 13; SC in 1st st and in each ST around; join w/SLP ST to beg. CH 1; CH 1, and Turn; End off at the end of round 11, 13, 13 and do not CH 1; Fasten off and weave in ends. 2 ¼”, 2 ½”, 2 ½”” inseam
Leg 2
Repeat Leg 1; Sew closed the small hole at the crotch line, that was made when making the the trouser legs.
Bib The bib is easy to do and really cute. Turning CH 1 will not count as a stitch.
Row 1: While looking at the front of the waistband, with right side facing you, Attach your yarn, and SC across yoke area, that holds 11 SC, 13 SC, 15 SC stitches, dipping your hook between the HDC stitches of the waistband; CH 1, Turn; (11, 13, 15)
The arrow is pointing to the space in (PIC. 1) Pull up a loop (PIC. 2) execute a SC (PIC 3) The arrow in Pic 3 shows you where the next stitch will be.
Row 2: CH 1; SC in 1st St and in each ST across; join w/ SLP ST in beg. CH 1; CH 1, Turn (11st, 13st, 15st)
Row 3 -10, 12, 14; SC in 1st St and in each ST across; join w/ SLP ST in beg. CH 1; End off at the end of row 10, 12, 14; (11st, 13st, 15st)
Edging:
- 1. Holding the jumper so that you are looking inside the bibs, and wrong side is facing you, attach yarn in bottom right corner of bib, SC up the side with one stitch in the side of each row as long as the bib does not ripple. If it starts to ripple, skip a row, 3 SC at the corner, SC across the top with a SC in each st. 3 SC at the corner, and proceed to SC down the opposite side;
- 2. drop MC and pull up CC on last pull through of the last stitch made, CH 1 and Turn, and Repeat Step 1. of edging around the bib, when finished, drop CC and pull up MC at the last st of the bib, do not end off;
- 3. You are now at the waistband and will proceed to SC around the entire edge of the waistband, (Use the technique that was used when attaching the bib, where you dipped between the HDC stitches.)
- 4. Continue to SC around the bib, this will make the last bit of edging using the MC. End Off when you reach the first stitch of your last color change. (4” x 4.5 “ wide)
Straps: Make 2
Row 1: CH 5, HDC in 2nd CH from hook and in each CH across; CH 2, Turn (4 HDC)
Row 2: HDC in 1st st, and in each st across; CH 2, Turn (4 HDC)
Row 4 -34, 36, 40: Repeat Row 3 End off at the end of Row 34, 36, 40
- Sew the bib straps to the upper corner of the bib.
- Cross them to the back.
- Sew a button to the inside of the waistband on each side.
- I use scotch tape to hold the buttons in place, while I am sewing on the buttons.
- The tape is easily removed when sewing is finished.
- Fasten the straps in place by putting the button through the weave on the straps. This makes it’s very adjustable.
Optional Waist Tie CH 82, 85, 90 feed through the ribbing, being careful to slip through the stitching and not through the yarn. You can also use ribbon in this area
I hope you enjoyed crocheting these cute patriotic shortalls using the free crochet pattern.
Hey, pin this photo below to your favorite crochet boards and you will always have an account of where this free crochet pattern can be found.
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I would love to hear from you if you crochet these little shortalls. I would love to see photos of you little ones wearing them. That would make me so happy. Sharing them in my crochet and crafting group on FB would be fantastic.
