Out with the old and in with the new! Introducing the Crochet Steampunk Baby Outfit Pattern.
I just love fun and unique newborn outfits. Steampunk is a fun theme and also adds so much cuteness factor. What’s better than goggles and gears?
Steampunk started as a science-fiction sub-genre in the 1970’s and has blossomed into a following of fun Victorian inspirations to this day. It combines the romantic Victorian ere’s with science elements for a fashion that’s out of this world.
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This outfit is great for a newborn photography session, event costume, or Halloween costume. It even fits a build-a-bear! A fun new outfit for a stuffed animal.
It should always be used with supervision due to the button choking hazard.
What is Steampunk?
Steampunk is a style of fiction having to do with a semi-fictional world where old machinery from the Victorian 19th century is still being used!
Want to dress up in Steampunk? Be sure to use goggles, hats, boots, gloves, and corsets.
If you want to watch some fun Steampunk movies? Check out “First Men in the Moon”, “Wild Wild West” or “Steamboy”!
Want more fun newborn outfit patterns?
Newborn Circus Baby Outfit Crochet Pattern
Baby Gladiator Crochet Outfit Pattern
Caveman Hat and Club Crochet Pattern
Crochet Steampunk Baby Outfit Supplies:
5.0 mm (H) Hook
4.0 mm (G) Hook
Yarn Needle
Steampunk Gear Buttons
Steampunk Clock Buttons 1 1/8”
Abbreviations:
BLO- Back Loop Only
ch- Chain
dc- Double Crochet
FLO- Front Loop Only
Fsc- Foundation Single Crochet
hdc- Half Double Crochet
rs- Right Side
sc- Single Crochet
sc2tog- Single Crochet Two Stitches Together
sl st- Slip Stitch
sts- Stitches
ws- Wrong Side
Skill Level:
Easy
Gauge:
14 hdc sts and 11 rows = 4” (10 cm)
Yarn:
• Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn in:
Chocolate (2 skeins)
Rust
Purple
Silver Grey
Yardage:
• Approx. 280 Yards (256 meters)
If gauge is met, other yarns of the same weight can be substituted:
Caron One Pound
Lion Brand Heartland
Loops & Threads Impeccable
Red Heart Super Saver or With Love
Crochet Steampunk Baby Outfit Sizing and Measurements:
Newborn – 3 Month Size
Hat height laid flat including brim:
6 ¾” (17 cm)
Hat width at the center body: 6 ¾” (17 cm)
Romper:
Width laid flat:
At hip 8 ½” (22 cm)
At shoulder 10” (25 ½ cm)
Length: 10 ¼” (26 cm)
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Crochet Steampunk Baby Hat
Use 4.0 (G) Hook
Round 1: With G-hook and chocolate/brown yarn: Inside Magic Circle, ch 2, hdc 11, join to the top of first hdc OR ch 3, hdc 11 in third chain from hook, join to the top of first hdc.
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join to the top of first hdc (22)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in first stitch, dc in next, repeat * around, join to the top of first hdc (33)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in first stitch, dc in next 2, repeat * around, join to the top of first hdc (44)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in first stitch, dc in next 3, repeat * around, join to the top of first hdc (55)
Round 6: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, join to the top of first hdc (55)
Round 7: Working in BLO: ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, join to the top of first hdc (55)
Rounds 8-17: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, join to the top of first hdc (55)
Round 18: Working in FLO: ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next 4; repeat * around, join to the top of first hdc (66)
Round 19: ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next 5; repeat * around, join to the top of first hdc (77)
Round 20: ch 2, *2hdc, hdc in next 6; repeat * around, join to the top of first hdc (88)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Band for steampunk Hat
Use 5.0 (H) Hook
Row 1: With purple yarn: Fsc 54, turn
OR Chain 55, sc in second chain from hook and across, turn
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across, turn (54)
Attach & Detail:
Leaving a long tail fasten off. Wrap the band around the hat just above the brim. Overlap the band and stitch in place. Sew a button on top of the overlap.
With grey yarn and 4.0 (G) hook, chain 15, fasten off leaving a tail. Sew one end of chain under first button on hat. Sew the other end of chain towards top of hat towards the back, and sew button on top.
Goggles (make 2)
Use 4.0 (G) Hook
Row 1: With grey yarn: 10 sc in Magic Ring, join to first sc and pull ring closed.
OR Chain 2, sc 10 in second chain from hook and join to first sc
Row 2: Ch 2, 2sc in each stitch around, join to first sc (20)
Row 3: Attach rust (or orange color) yarn, working in FLO: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc (20)
Row 4-5: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc
At the end of round 5, fasten off and leave a tail for attaching to hat. (20)
Attach: Flip the goggles so the wrong side of work faces out. Lightly stuff each piece with some yarn scraps. Sew the goggles to the front of the hat on top of the purple band. Weave in ends.
Steampunk Romper/Onesie
Use 5.0 (H) Hook
Row 1 (RS): With H-hook and chocolate/brown yarn: Fsc 40, turn
OR Chain 41, join, sc in each stitch around, turn
Row 2 (WS): Ch 2, hdc 5, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 4, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 8, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 4, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 5, ch 1, skip stitch, hdc in last, turn. (48 including chain)
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc 8, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 6, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 10, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 6, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc in last 6, turn. (56)
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc 7, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 8, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 12, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 8, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc in last 9, turn. (64)
Row 5: Ch 2, (hdc 10, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next) twice, hdc 14, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 10, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc in last 8, turn. (72)
Row 6: Ch 2, hdc 9, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 12, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 16, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 12, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 9, ch 1, skip stitch, hdc in last, turn. (80 including chain)
Row 7: Ch 2, hdc 12, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 14, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 18, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc 14, 2hdc in next, hdc 1, 2hdc in next, hdc in last 10, turn. (88)
Row 8: Divide body and arms as follows:
Ch 2, hdc 12, skip 20 stitches, hdc 22, skip 20 stitches, hdc 14, turn. (48)
Row 9: Ch 2, hdc 12, 2hdc in next, hdc 22, 2hdc in next, hdc in last 12, turn. (50)
Row 10: Ch 2, hdc 48, ch 1, skip stitch, hdc in last, turn. (50 including chain)
Row 11: Ch 2, hdc 12, 2hdc in next, hdc 24, 2hdc in next, hdc in last 12, turn. (52)
Row 12: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch across, turn. (52)
Row 13: Ch 2, hdc 13, 2hdc in next, hdc 24, 2hdc in next, hdc in last 13, turn. (54)
Row 14: Ch 2, hdc 52, ch 1, skip stitch, hdc in last, turn. (54 including chain)
Row 15: Ch 2, hdc 14, 2hdc in next, hdc 24, 2hdc in next, hdc in last 14, turn. (56)
Row 16: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch across, turn. (56)
Row 17: Ch 2, hdc 15, 2hdc in next, hdc 24, 2hdc in next, hdc 15, turn. (58)
Row 18: Ch 2, hdc 56, ch 1, skip 1, hdc in last, turn. (58)
Row 19: Ch 2, hdc 16, 2hdc, hdc 24, 2hdc, hdc 16, turn. (60)
Rows 20-21: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch across, turn (60)
Row 22: Ch 2, hdc 58, ch 1, skip 1, hdc in last, turn (60)
Rows 23-25: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch across, turn (60)
Row 26: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch across, fold the piece so beginning and finishing ends are together, slip stitch to 2nd stitch on beginning end to join (two stitches will overlap), turn. (58)
Rounds 27-28: Working in the round:
Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, join to the top of first hdc. (58)
Split for legs
First Leg 1: Ch 2, hdc 26, skip the next 32 stitches, join to the first stitch in round to create first leg, turn (26)
First Leg 2: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, join to the top of first hdc. (26)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Second Leg 1: This round will be worked with the wrong side (inside) fabric facing you. Leaving a long tail, connect yarn 3 stitches over from the first leg. Ch 2, hdc 26, join to the top of first hdc, turn. (26)
Note: there will be 6 stitches unworked between the legs. Use the long tail to stitch the closed the crotch area.
Second Leg 2: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, join to the top of first hdc. (26)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Buttons: Using the steampunk gear buttons, sew 6 buttons with brown yarn onto the left side of the garment when it’s facing you. Line the buttons up to the holes on the right side of the garment.
Arm 1: The first round of the arms will be worked with the wrong side (inside) of fabric facing you. Join yarn at last stitch worked before under arm, hdc 24 stitches around working 4 of the stitches under the arm, join to the top of first hdc, turn
Arm 2: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, join to the top of first hdc
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Repeat arm for the other side.
Use 5.0 (H) Hook
Row 1: With rust (orange) yarn: Leaving a long tail, Fsc 9, turn
OR Leaving a long tail, chain 10, sc in second chain from hook and across, turn
Row 2: Attach chocolate (brown) yarn, ch 1, working in BLO: sc 9, turn (9)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 5, sc2tog, turn (7)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 3, sc2tog, turn (5)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 1, sc2tog, turn (3)
Fasten off and weave in end.
Attach: Using the long tail of orange, stitch pocket to front of the romper, allowing the orange stitching to show. Sew a gear button to the romper with 1/4th of the button inside the pocket.
Using gray yarn and 4.0 (G) hook, and leaving a long tail, ch 8, with beginning tail sew chain inside the pocket. With the other end of chain, tail attach to the clock button. This will make it look like a pocket watch.
Metal Accent
Use 5.0 (H) Hook
Row 1: With purple yarn: Leaving a long tail for stitching to romper later, Fsc 14, turn
OR Leaving a long tail, chain 15, sc in second chain from hook and across, turn
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across, fasten off, and weave in end. (14)
Chains: Using 4.0 (G) hook and grey yarn, attach and ch 14, count over 8 stitches and slip stitch, ch 18, slip stitch to where the grey yarn was originally attached. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Attach & Detail: Using the long tail, sew a purple band to the front of the romper.
Sew gear buttons to the front of the purple band. Weave in ends.
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The Crochet Steampunk Baby Outfit was originally published in August 2018, and updated to the blog in May 2022.
