This crochet baby overalls pattern turns five simple daisy granny squares into the sweetest little outfit. Worked in warm mustard yellow with cream petals and soft green leaves, the set includes bib-front overalls with wooden button straps and ribbed cuffs, plus a matching daisy bonnet and booties. It looks boutique-made, yet it uses only basic stitches — if you can make a granny square, you can make this crochet baby overalls pattern.
Sized for 6–12 months, the set resizes easily because it is built from squares: bigger squares (or one extra round on each) give 12–18 months, smaller squares a newborn set. A beautiful handmade gift for baby showers, first birthdays and festive photos.
Materials
- DK / light worsted cotton or cotton-blend yarn in mustard yellow, approx. 300 m (main colour)
- Small amounts of the same yarn in cream (petals) and soft green (leaves), approx. 50 m each
- 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
- 2 natural wooden buttons, approx. 20 mm
- Yarn needle with a large eye
- Scissors, tape measure and stitch markers
A smooth cotton blend shows off the daisy squares, feels gentle on baby skin and washes well. Lion Brand carries several baby-friendly DK cottons in this mustard shade family.
Step 1: Crochet the Daisy Granny Squares
Everything in this crochet baby overalls pattern starts with one motif. With mustard, make a magic ring and work 12 double crochets into it for the flower centre. Join cream and work a petal into every stitch: chain 2, 2 double crochets, chain 2 and a slip stitch in the same stitch, 12 times. Join green and work a leaf cluster (3 double crochets) in every gap between petals. Join mustard again and square the circle off: 3 double crochets in each space, with (3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets) in every fourth space for the corners. Make 5 squares — one bib, two per leg.
Step 2: Block the Squares and Plan the Layout
Granny squares curl, so block all five before joining. Pin each to a mat or folded towel, mist with water and dry flat; each should measure about 11 cm (4.25 in). Lay them out: one square for the bib, two stacks of two for the legs, every daisy facing petals-up with corner chains aligned.
Step 3: Join the Squares into the Body
Joining is where this crochet baby overalls pattern becomes a garment. Whipstitch two squares together through the back loops only with mustard yarn; repeat to make two leg columns of two squares each. Stand the columns side by side and join the centre seam for the top 11 cm only — the unjoined lower halves become the legs, and the short seam forms the seat. Then join the bib square centrally along the front top edge, leaving the back top edge open for the straps. Weave in ends as you go, so nothing scratchy sits against baby’s skin.
Step 4: Add the Bib Straps and Buttonholes
The straps grow straight out of the back panel — nothing to sew on later. Join mustard at the back top corner and work 5 single crochets across. Work rows of single crochet until the strap measures about 14 cm (5.5 in), then make the buttonhole row: single crochet 2, chain 2, skip 2 stitches, single crochet in the last stitch. Work 2 more plain rows and fasten off. Repeat on the other side. Mark where the buttons sit on the bib front and sew the two wooden buttons on firmly. A second, lower buttonhole gives growing room — a trick from our crochet baby poncho pattern.
Step 5: Crochet the Ribbed Ankle Cuffs
Ribbed cuffs keep the legs from riding up and give the classic dungaree finish. Join mustard at the bottom of one leg and work 28 single crochets evenly around the opening. Chain 7, single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain (6 stitches). Slip stitch into the next 2 set-up stitches, turn, and work back along the ribbing in back-loop single crochet. Continue around the leg — one ribbing row out, slip stitch 2, one row back — until the cuff is complete, then seam the first and last rows together. Repeat for the second leg.
Step 6: Make the Matching Bonnet and Booties
The accessories use the same daisy, so the set looks coordinated. For the bonnet, crochet one daisy motif as in Step 1, stopping after the leaf round, and sew it to a simple mustard bonnet worked in half double crochet rows; add two chain-loop ties. For each bootie, work an oval half-double-crochet sole, build the upper in mustard, and sew a mini daisy (centre and petals only) to the toe. Add dots of puff paint underneath for grip once baby is standing. For older children, our crochet kids hooded poncho pattern makes a lovely matching sibling outfit.
Tips for the Perfect Baby Overalls
- Check your square size first. The whole fit hangs on the squares: bigger than 11 cm, drop to a 3.5 mm hook; smaller, go up to 4.5 mm — stitch counts stay the same.
- Sew buttons on like you mean it. Use several firm passes of yarn and check buttons before every wear. Snaps are a good alternative for very young babies.
- Join as you go for a softer seam. If whipstitch feels bulky, join with slip stitches through the back loops instead — flatter, and stretches better over a nappy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much yarn does this crochet baby overalls pattern use?
The 6–12 month set uses roughly 350 m of DK yarn: about 300 m of mustard plus small amounts of cream and green. One extra ball of mustard covers the 12–18 month size.
Can a beginner make these baby overalls?
Yes — the daisy square is a classic beginner motif, and the rest is single crochet, half double crochet and simple seaming. One practice square first, and the set comes together easily.
How do I make the overalls in a different size?
Sizing is flexible because the garment is built from squares. Add one extra mustard round to every square for 12–18 months, or use a 3.5 mm hook for a newborn set. Always try the overalls on before sewing the buttons — the strap adjusts at the buttonhole.
How do I wash the crochet baby overalls set?
Machine wash gentle and cold in a mesh laundry bag, then reshape and lay flat to dry. Cotton blends soften with washing and the daisy squares keep their shape well.
Conclusion
This crochet baby overalls pattern proves that a show-stopping baby outfit can start with a handful of granny squares. Five daisies, two buttons and a pair of ribbed cuffs later, you have a coordinated set — overalls, bonnet and booties — that photographs beautifully and wears even better. Download the free PDF pattern below for the full round-by-round instructions and hook up a set for the next little arrival in your life. Happy crocheting!
