Looking for a free baby dress knitting pattern? Find all my favorites on the dress pattern page—this one’s at the bottom!

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I’ve knit a lot of baby garments over the years, but every now and then, a pattern comes along that makes me squeal with excitement. That’s exactly what happened with the June Dress—a free baby dress knitting pattern that’s both timeless and sweet, with a few delicate details that make it truly special. If you’re hunting for your next favorite free baby dress knitting pattern, this one just might be it.

You can scroll to the bottom of this post to find the free baby dress knitting pattern for the June Dress—but don’t miss the other adorable dresses I’ve linked on this page right here. There’s a whole lineup of sweet styles to explore!

Why I Fell in Love with the June Dress

This free baby dress knitting pattern features a gentle A-line shape, picot hem edging on the neck, sleeves, and skirt, and a clever little elastic waistband casing that adds comfort and structure. I love when a knit is both practical and pretty, and this one delivers on both fronts.

And the yarn I used? Oh my. Let me tell you about Lion Brand Coboo (affiliate link). I’m now officially obsessed.

Choosing the Right Yarn (Hello, Coboo!)

When I started this free baby dress knitting pattern, I knew I wanted a yarn that felt soft enough for delicate baby skin but still had structure. Lion Brand Coboo (affiliate link) checked all the boxes. It’s a dreamy DK-weight blend of cotton and bamboo, and the drape is everything.

Coboo (affiliate link) has this smooth, slightly silky texture that works beautifully for dresses. The bamboo gives it that swooshy drape, and the cotton adds just enough body so it doesn’t feel too floppy. Plus, it’s breathable—which is ideal for spring and summer babies. I can’t imagine a more perfect match for a free baby dress knitting pattern like this one.

Starting with the Sweetest Neckline

First up on this dress was the picot hem neckline. And let me just say—it looks fancy, but it’s not hard. If you’ve never knit a picot edge before, it’s basically a row of yarn overs and knit-two-togethers sandwiched between stockinette. Fold it over and sew it down? Boom. Scalloped cuteness.

I really appreciated how well Lion Brand Coboo (affiliate link) behaved for this step. It didn’t split, and the stitches stayed put. This yarn has excellent stitch definition, so every little picot turned out crisp and adorable.

Matching Picots on the Sleeves

After that, I tackled the sleeves. They’re knit in the round—hallelujah, no seaming!—and they carry that same picot hem detail. I love when design elements echo each other like this. It keeps the overall look so polished.

Again, Coboo (affiliate link) made this part easy. The yarn glides so smoothly on the needles, and those teeny sleeve stitches didn’t feel fussy at all. It really does elevate any free baby dress knitting pattern you’re working on.

That Adorable Elastic Waistband

The waistband on this free baby dress knitting pattern is sneaky—it looks like regular ribbing, but it’s actually a folded casing with hidden elastic inside. That means it stays put on squirmy babies but still looks totally darling.

Creating the casing was straightforward: knit a few rows, fold, sew, and thread the elastic through. I thought it would be a pain, but thanks to how soft and flexible Coboo (affiliate link) is, it went smoothly. The waistband ended up looking tidy and feeling gentle enough for even the tiniest babes.

The Skirt That Flows Like a Dream

The skirt on the June Dress might be my favorite part. It starts right after the waistband and gently flares out with a few increases. The final touch is—yep, you guessed it—another sweet little picot hem. The whole thing gives off major vintage charm vibes.

And the drape? Let’s just say Coboo (affiliate link) came through once again. The bamboo in the blend helps the skirt fall just right. It’s not stiff, not too floppy—just a lovely, swooshy fabric that moves so nicely.

If you’re looking for a free baby dress knitting pattern with a little flair (but not too much fuss), this one’s a winner.

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More Dresses to Love

While this post features the June Dress, I’ve got a whole collection of free baby dress knitting pattern options that are just as fun and beginner-friendly. Whether you want lace details, puff sleeves, or keep-it-simple shapes, you’ll find them all right on the dress pattern page.

This free baby dress knitting pattern is at the bottom of the post, but don’t skip over the others. I’ve made sure there’s a style for every season, skill level, and sweet little one in your life.

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Final Thoughts: A Pattern Worth Repeating

If it isn’t obvious yet, I’m completely smitten with this free baby dress knitting pattern. From the picot hem details to the clever elastic waistband and the flowing skirt—it’s a joy to knit from start to finish.

But what really sealed the deal for me was the yarn. Lion Brand Coboo (affiliate link) was the perfect match. It made every stitch feel smooth, soft, and luxurious. And let’s be real: when the yarn feels good in your hands, the project is just that much more enjoyable.

If you’re looking for a free baby dress knitting pattern to make for a baby shower, birthday, or just because—it’s hard to go wrong with the June Dress. It’s polished but beginner-friendly, timeless but not boring, and oh-so-cute on a little one.

You can grab the free baby dress knitting pattern for the June Dress at the bottom of this post, and be sure to check out the rest of my dress designs right here.

Materials and Info

Size: 0-3m, 3-6m, (6-12m, 12m) 18m, 24m

Materials: Approximately 2, 2 (3, 3) 4, 4 balls of Lion Brand Coboo 100g/232yds, needle, stitch markers

Needle Size: 4(US) 3.5mm & 5(US) 3.75mm straight and dpn

Gauge (tension): 24sts & 40 rows to make 10cm square, using size 5(US) 3.75mm needles

Chest Measurement: 41, 44 (47, 50) 52, 54 cm

METHOD

This pattern is a top-down raglan that is worked in the round with 5cm of ease. The skirt is worked to knee-length.

PICOT ROUND

[k2tog, yo] around

ABBREVIATIONS

K – knit                                                   

P – purl

PM – place marker                                    

SM – slip marker

STS – stitches

YO – yarn over

K2tog -knit 2 stitches together                 

SSK – slip, slip, knit the slipped sts together

M1R – Insert the left needle under the strand that runs between two stitches from back to front, then knit this strand

M1L – Insert the left needle under the strand that runs between two stitches from front to back, then knit this strand through the back loop

June Dress Pattern

NECK

Cast on 64, 68 (72, 76) 76, 76 sts in using smaller needles

Join in the round, placing beginning of round marker.

Work 7 rounds in stockinette stitch

Work a picot round

Work 7  rounds in stockinette

Knit around, each time combining one st from the cast on and one st from your needles

Switch to larger needles.

SET-UP ROUND

Purl 13, 14 (15, 16) 16, 16 (back), pm,

Purl 6, 6 (6, 6) 6, 6 (sleeve), pm,

Purl 26, 28 (30, 32) 32, 32 (front) pm,

Purl 6, 6 (6, 6) 6, 6 (sleeve), pm,

Purl 13, 14 (15, 16) 16, 16 (back)

RAGLAN SHAPING

Raglan shaping and neck shaping are worked AT THE SAME TIME using short rows. Use the method of short rows that works best for you.

Row 1 (RS): Knit to 1 st before marker, M1R, k1, sm, k1, M1L, knit to 1 sts before next marker, M1R, k1, sm, k1, M1L, k2. Turn your work.

Step 2 (WS): Purl to beginning of round marker (mid back).

Step 3 (WS): Purl to 1 st before marker, M1R, p1, sm, p1, M1L, purl to 1 sts before marker, M1R, p1, sm, p1, M1L, p2. Turn your work.

Step 4 (RS): Knit to beginning of round (mid back).

A total of 8 increases have been worked. Repeat 1-4, but each time working 2 more sts before turning another 3 times, so a total of 4 raglan increases have been worked.

Now work each raglan round as follows:

Inc round/row – [knit to 1 sts before marker, m1r, k1, sm, k1, m1l] repeat across

Work raglan increases as described above on every other round/row 10, 11 (12, 12) 13, 14 times. For a total of 14, 15 (16, 16) 17, 18 raglan increase rounds.

Work 0, 1 (1, 3) 3, 3 rounds without any raglan increases.

STITCH COUNT CHECK

Total stitches: 176, 188 (200, 204) 212, 220

Front/Back: 54, 58 (62, 64) 66, 68

Sleeve: 34, 36 (38, 38) 40, 42

DIVIDE FOR BODY AND SLEEVES

Work across 27, 29 (31, 32) 33, 34 back stitches, remove marker,

place 34, 36 (38, 38) 40, 42 sleeve stitches on stitch holder,

cast on 3, 3 (2, 4) 4, 3, place beginning of round marker, cast on 3, 4 (2, 4) 5, 3 sts, remove marker,

work across 54, 58 (62, 64) 66, 68 back stitches, remove marker,

place 34, 36 (38, 38) 40, 42 sleeve stitches on stitch holder,

cast on 6, 7 (4, 8) 9, 6 sts

[120, 126 (132, 144) 150, 150 sts]

BODY

Continue in stockinette until your work measures 5, 6 (7, 8) 9, 10 cms from measuring from under arm cast on.

ELASTIC CASING

Outside casing is worked as follows:

Knit 4 rounds

Do not break the yarn.

Inside casing is worked as follows:

From a new ball of yarn, pick up and knit 120 (126) 132 (144) 150 (150) sts from the WS of the work using larger size circular needle from 4 rounds below the current round on the needles.

Knit 3 rounds

Place the sewn elastic in between the layers of the casing then join the inside and outside sections of the casing by knitting 1 stitch from the outside section together with 1 stitch from the inside section around.

SKIRT

Knit 1 round.

Waist increase round – [K10, 9 (11, 12) 10, 10 m1, pm] around [132, 140 (144, 156) 165, 165]

Knit 8 rounds

Wait increase round – [knit to marker, m1] [144, 154 (156, 168) 180, 180

Knit 8 round

Repeat the above 9 rounds for a total of 7, 8 (9, 10) 11, 12 times [8, 9 (10, 11) 12, 13 total increase rounds)

Work a picot round.

In smaller needle, knit 7 rounds

DO NOT BIND OFF, cut enough yarn to sew all the way around (always err on the side of extra!), fold the hem at the picot round and sew the hem in place.

SLEEVE (REPEAT FOR BOTH SLEEVES)

Using larger needles (you may need to use dpn or magic loop),

pick up and knit 4, 4 (3, 4) 5, 4  sts from underarm,

knit the 34, 36 (38, 38) 40, 42 sts from stitch holder,

pick up and knit 4, 4 (3, 4) 5, 4 sts from underarm, pm.

[42, 44 (44, 46) 50, 50 sts]

Knit 7 rounds

Work a picot round.

Knit 6 rounds.

DO NOT BIND OFF, cut a long tail of yarn (enough to sew all the stitches down), fold the hem at the picot round and sew the hem in place.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends and block according.

June Dress PDF

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