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This is my very first crochet baby cardigan pattern. It is super easy are beginner friendly This easy crochet baby cardigan pattern is perfect for keeping your baby warm and cozy. The stitches are tight and have no spaces in between. I love the adorable texture of this easy crochet cardigan pattern.
DESIGN
The easy peasy crochet baby cardigan is super easy as the name implies. It is worked top down. The top part is worked in double crochet. The beautiful texture of this simple crochet baby cardigan is achieved with the combination of double crochet and slip stitch . It matches perfectly with the easy crochet baby bonnet pattern.
EASY
The easy peasy crochet baby cardigan pattern is very easy to make, it uses easy crochet stitches to achieve this beautiful texture. It is a very beginner friendly pattern and also has video tutorial to make it easier for visual learners.
ADORABLE
Not only is the easy peasy crochet baby cardigan very simple to make, it is also very adorable. It’s perfect for all babies and it looks cute in just about any colour. Make this adorable crochet baby cardigan pattern for your adorable little ones for winter.
YARN
I used worsted weight yarn for the easy peasy crochet baby cardigan pattern. You can use any worsted weight yarn of your choice. You can use neutral or gender specific colours.
SIZES
The easy peasy crochet baby cardigan pattern provides instructions for four sizing options, including 0-6 months (6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months)
This blog post however contains instructions for size 0-6 months in both US and UK terms. Please scroll to the bottom if you prefer to work with the UK terms. If you would like to make this simple crochet cardigan in bigger sizes, you can find the Ad-free printable PDF pattern in my Ravelry, Etsy, Ko-fi and Lovecrafts stores.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
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PDF PATTERN
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US VERSION
Easy Peasy Crochet Baby Cardigan
Materials:
4.0 and 5.0 mm crochet hook
Light worsted weight yarn – 2 (100g) balls
Stitch markers (Optional)
Yarn needle
5 pieces of 15mm buttons
Difficulty:
Beginner
Gauge:
4.0 mm
15 stitches /9 rows= 10 cm/4 inch square in Dc
Stitches (US Version):
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double Crochet
Slst: Slip Stitch
Sc: Single crochet
Dc2tog: Double crochet two together
Pattern Notes:
- Ch 1 or Ch 2 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
- The cardigan is worked top down
Pattern Instructions:
With 4.0 mm crochet hook
Ch 54
Row 1: Skip 2 chains, Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook, Dc in each stitch across. 52 stitches.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc 7, 2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 10, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 14, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 10, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 7. 64 Dc
Row 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc 9, 2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 14, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 18, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 14, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 9. 80 Dc
Row 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc 11, 2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 18, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 22, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 18, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 11. 96 Dc
Row 5: Ch 2, turn. Dc 13, 2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 22, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 26, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 22, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 13. 112 Dc
Row 6: Ch 2, turn. Dc 15, 2 Dc, Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 26, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 30, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 26, 2 Dc , Ch 1, 2 Dc all in the next stitch, Dc 15. 128 Dc
Joining sleeves
Row 7: Ch 2,turn. Dc 17, Dc in the Ch 1 space, skip the next 30 stitches, fold bodice to make Ch 1 space match evenly with the next Ch 1 space, Ch 1, Dc in the next Ch 1 Space, Dc in the next 34 stitches, Dc in the next Ch 1 space, skip the next 30 stitches, fold bodice to make Ch 1 space match evenly with the next Ch 1 space, Ch 1, Dc in the next Ch 1 Space, Dc in the last 17 stitches. 74 stitches.
Row 8: Ch 2,turn. Dc in the first stitch,Dc in each stitch across, including the Ch 1 at both arm holes. 74 stitches.
With 5.0 mm crochet hook
Row 9: Ch 1,turn. Slst in the first stitch,mark stitch, *Dc in the next stitch, Slst in the next stitch* Repeat across the row. Finish row with Dc in the last stitch. 74 stitches.
Row 10-28: Repeat row 9
Row 29: Ch 1,turn. Sc in the first stitch,Sc in each stitch across. 74 stitches.
Row 30-31): Repeat row 29 Ch 1 and cut yarn.
With 4.0 mm crochet hook
Button Band
With the right side facing you, reattach yarn to the bottom right of the cardigan,
Row 1: Ch 1, Sc on the side of the first stitch,mark stitch, Sc on the side of each row, till you get to the rows of Dc at the upper part of the cardigan 23 Sc, for the rows of Dc, make 2 Sc on the side of each row . total 39 Sc
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, Sc in the first stitch, Sc in each stitch across. 39 Sc
Row 3: Repeat row 2. Ch 1 and cut yarn
With 4.0 mm crochet hook
Buttonhole Band
With the right side facing you, reattach yarn to the top left of the cardigan,
Row 1: Ch 1, 2 Sc on the side of each of the Dc rows,16 Sc on the side of the remaining rows all the way across, total 39 Sc
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first stitch, *Ch 1, skip 1, Sc in the next 8 stitches* repeat 3 more times, Ch 1, skip 1, Sc in the last stitch.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, Sc in the first stitch, Sc in each stitch across including the Ch 1 space. 39 Sc. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
With 4.0 mm crochet hook
Sleeves
Reattach yarn to the Ch 1 made when joining the sleeves,
Round 1: Ch 2, Dc in the same stitch, 2 Dc on the side of the Dc next to it, Dc in the next 30 stitches, 2 Dc on the side of the next Dc, slst to the first stitch of the round. 35 stitches
Round 2: Ch 2, Dc2tog, Dc in each stitch around. Slst to the first stitch of the round. (34 Stitches)
Rounds 3-11: Repeat round 2. (25 stitches)
Round 12: Ch 2, Dc in each stitch around. Slst to the first stitch of the round. (25 stitches)
Round 13: Ch 1, Sc in each stitch around. Slst to the first stitch of the round. (25 stitches)
Rounds 14-15: Repeat round 13. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
Repeat instructions for second sleeve
Finishing
Sew buttons to the second row of the button band, make sure it aligns well with the button holes.
Finished Cardigan
UK VERSION
Easy Peasy Crochet Baby Cardigan
Materials:
4.0 and 5.0 mm crochet hook
Light worsted weight yarn – 2 (100g) balls
Stitch markers (Optional)
Yarn needle
5 pieces of 15mm buttons
Difficulty:
Beginner
Gauge:
4.0 mm
15 stitches /9 rows= 10 cm/4 inch square in Tr
Stitches (UK Version):
Ch: Chain
Tr: Treble Crochet
Slst: Slip Stitch
Dc: Double crochet
Tr2tog: Treble crochet two together
Pattern Notes:
- Ch 1 or Ch 2 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
- The cardigan is worked top down
Pattern Instructions:
With 4.0 mm crochet hook
Ch 54
Row 1: Skip 2 chains, Tr in the 3rd chain from the hook, Tr in each stitch across. 52 stitches.
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Tr 7, 2 Tr, Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 10, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 14, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 10, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 7. 64 Tr
Row 3: Ch 2, turn. Tr 9, 2 Tr, Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 14, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 18, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 14, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 9. 80 Tr
Row 4: Ch 2, turn. Tr 11, 2 Tr, Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 18, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 22, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 18, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 11. 96 Tr
Row 5: Ch 2, turn. Tr 13, 2 Tr, Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 22, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 26, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 22, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 13. 112 Tr
Row 6: Ch 2, turn. Tr 15, 2 Tr, Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 26, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 30, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 26, 2 Tr , Ch 1, 2 Tr all in the next stitch, Tr 15. 128 Tr
Joining sleeves
Row 7: Ch 2,turn. Tr 17, Tr in the Ch 1 space, skip the next 30 stitches, fold bodice to make Ch 1 space match evenly with the next Ch 1 space, Ch 1, Tr in the next Ch 1 Space, Tr in the next 34 stitches, Tr in the next Ch 1 space, skip the next 30 stitches, fold bodice to make Ch 1 space match evenly with the next Ch 1 space, Ch 1, Tr in the next Ch 1 Space, Tr in the last 17 stitches. 74 stitches.
Row 8: Ch 2,turn. Tr in the first stitch,Tr in each stitch across, including the Ch 1 at both arm holes. 74 stitches.
With 5.0 mm crochet hook
Row 9: Ch 1,turn. Slst in the first stitch,mark stitch, *Tr in the next stitch, Slst in the next stitch* Repeat across the row. Finish row with Tr in the last stitch. 74 stitches.
Row 10-28: Repeat row 9
Row 29: Ch 1,turn. Dc in the first stitch,Dc in each stitch across. 74 stitches.
Row 30-31): Repeat row 29 Ch 1 and cut yarn.
With 4.0 mm crochet hook
Button Band
With the right side facing you, reattach yarn to the bottom right of the cardigan,
Row 1: Ch 1, Dc on the side of the first stitch,mark stitch, Dc on the side of each row, till you get to the rows of Tr at the upper part of the cardigan 23 Dc, for the rows of Tr, make 2 Dc on the side of each row . total 39 Dc
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, Dc in the first stitch, Dc in each stitch across. 39 Dc
Row 3: Repeat row 2. Ch 1 and cut yarn
With 4.0 mm crochet hook
Buttonhole Band
With the right side facing you, reattach yarn to the top left of the cardigan,
Row 1: Ch 1, 2 Dc on the side of each of the Tr rows,16 Dc on the side of the remaining rows all the way across, total 39 Dc
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dc in the first stitch, *Ch 1, skip 1, Dc in the next 8 stitches* repeat 3 more times, Ch 1, skip 1, Dc in the last stitch.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, Dc in the first stitch, Dc in each stitch across including the Ch 1 space. 39 Dc. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
With 4.0 mm crochet hook
Sleeves
Reattach yarn to the Ch 1 made when joining the sleeves,
Round 1: Ch 2, Tr in the same stitch, 2 Tr on the side of the Tr next to it, Tr in the next 30 stitches, 2 Tr on the side of the next Tr, slst to the first stitch of the round. 35 stitches
Round 2: Ch 2, Tr2tog, Tr in each stitch around. Slst to the first stitch of the round. (34 Stitches)
Rounds 3-11: Repeat round 2. (25 stitches)
Round 12: Ch 2, Tr in each stitch around. Slst to the first stitch of the round. (25 stitches)
Round 13: Ch 1, Dc in each stitch around. Slst to the first stitch of the round. (25 stitches)
Rounds 14-15: Repeat round 13. Ch 1 and cut yarn.
Repeat instructions for second sleeve
Finishing
Sew buttons to the second row of the button band, make sure it aligns well with the button holes.
Finished Cardigan
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