FREE Vintage Style Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern

This crochet baby cardigan pattern will help you crochet a warm, cosy baby crocheted garment with ease.

Using just a few simple stitches, you can create a beautiful and practical baby cardigan, perfect for newborn gifts, baby showers, or everyday wear.

The VIntage Swing Crochet baby coat pattern is now available on this page,it comes in 2 sizes.

Over the years I have crocheted this little cardigan jacket in a few sizes, so I’ve now include several ways to make this cardigan bigger (As I get requested this for custom orders, for a baby attending a wedding, or as a christening gown.

You can make for a newborn and 0-3 months, and just slightly larger for a 3 +months baby (I follow the larger hook measurements for a christening gown, included is a for matching hat pattern for the cardigan.

And I have included a little matching baby hat crochet pattern for each size too.

This is a popular custom order for a new baby! I have also included links to the matching booties and mittens to make a lovely baby set.

This free pattern is designed to create a delightful, stylish, practical cardigan, that will fit newborn babies.

As someone who LOVES to crochet for babies, I love experimenting with different patterns and finishings, and I was thrilled with how this little cardigan and matching hat turned out.

After several requests I have now added the Cardign. Hat, Booties and Mittens to a Downloadable PDF for a small fee – You can BUY an AD FREE version of th eCroche tPattern Directly from Ravelry – HERE– DIRECT CHECKOUT WITH PAYPAL download to your inbox

For this cardigan, I opted for a gorgeous light purple yarn to achieve that slightly vintage feel, but the beauty of this pattern is that you can choose any color that suits your style.

As you can see in the image below, I DID NOT skip 1 between the sts of the 12th round, making EVEN MORE increases to the skirt; it made the fuller skirt and it turned out spectacular!

The cardigan is designed with versatility in mind, like the yellow cardigan above was made with no sleeves and a fuller skirt, making it perfect for various occasions.

I often am asked to crochet this for a baby shower gift, and with the fluted skirt for a christening

I even used the cardigan pattern for the Santa Baby set I crocheted

You can opt for long sleeves, as seen in the accompanying Santa baby outfit, or go for the short flared sleeves that add an adorable touch.- SEE these Patterns HERE

I used a soft baby double-knit yarn, which gave the cardigan a lovely drape and a comfortable fit.

Your little one will look adorable and feel cozy in this vintage-inspired cardigan, making it a must-have piece for their early baby garments wardrobe

Gauge: 8 DC 2 inches (I crochet extremely loosely; you MAY need to go UP a hook size to achieve sizing)

Stitch Abbreviations in US TERMS

• CH = Chain stitch
• DC INC = Double chain increase
• SK 1 ST = Skip 1 stitch
• SK = Skip
• ST = Stitch
• RS = Right Side
• WS= Wrong side
• Shell: Each shell consists of (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)

NOTE: If you want a VERY FULL skirt like the yellow or the christmas cardigan * DO NOT skip one stitch at ROW 11. This will make the SKIRT Part of the jacket cardigan REALLY frilly

Starting at the neck edge Raglan style, The cardigan is worked from the top down

Materials to Crochet the NEWBORN Baby Cardigan

• Crochet Hook Size 4.50mm UK hook (I crochet extremly loosely!)
• I suggest if You have a tight tension, GO up a hook size, check chest circumference of cardigan is going to fit the measurements below for size
• DK Double Knitting Baby-friendly yarn 130 grams will make the cardigan and HAT If you want to crochet the matching mittens, then it will be just OVER 150 grams
• Yarn needle
• 3 buttons ( I prefer using 3 buttons you may want more)
• stitch markers (use these to identify where you want to make the buttonholes.

Gauge: 8 dc = 2 inches (I crochet extremely loosely; you MAY need to go UP a hook size to achieve sizing)

NOTE: If you want a VERY FULL skirt * DO NOT skip one stitch at ROW 11

NEWBORN Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern

CH 46 loosely. 

(Always work into the base of chain sts at start)

Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each CH to end. (45 sts)
Row 2: CH 2, 1 DC in each of the next 7 STs, 3 DC in next sts, 1 DC in each of the next 6 sts, 3 DC in next st, 1 DC in each of the next 15 sts, 3 DC in next sts, 1 DC in each of the next 6 sts, 3 DC in next sts, 1 DC in each of the last 7 sts. (53 sts)
Row 3: CH 1, 1 sc in first 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 17 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in last 8sts. (61 sts)
Row 4: CH 2, 1 DC in first 9sts, 3 DC in next sts, DC in each of the next 10 sts, 3 DC in next st, 1 DC in each of the next 19 sts, 3 DC in next st, 1 DC in each of the next 10 sts, 3 DC in next st, 1 DC in each of the last 9 sts. (69 sts)
Row 5: CH 1, 1 sc in first 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 21 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in last 10 sts. (77 sts)
Row 6: CH 2, 1 DC in each of the next 11 sts, DC in next 14 sts, 3 DC in next st, 1 DC in each of the next 23sts, 3 DC in next st, 1 DC in each of the next 14 sts, 3 DC in next st, 1 DC in each of the last 11 sts. (85 sts)
Row 7: CH 1, 1 sc in first 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 25sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in last 12 sts. (93 sts)
Row 8: CH 2, 1 DC in each of the next 13 sts, 3 DC in next sts, 1 DC in each of the next 18 sts, 3 DC in next st, 1 DC in each of the next 27 sts, 3 DC in next sts, 1 DC in each of the next 18 sts, 3 DC in next sts, 1 DC in each of the last 13 sts. (101sts)
Row 9: CH 1, 1 sc in first 14 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 20 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 28 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 20 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in last 8sts. (109 sts)
ARMHOLES : Row 10: CH 1, DC in first 16 ST, Ch1, SKIP 22 sts, CH1, (1st armhole made) Sc in next 33 ST, CH1, SKIP 22 sts, (2nd armhole made) Sc in last 16 Sts.
PATTERN ROW Row 11: CH 2,Counts as first dc,Dc in next st, Skip 1 st 2 DC, CH 1, 2 DC in next ST (shell made), SK 1 ST, 1 DC in next ST* repeat from * to * across, DC in last 2 Sts )(16 SHELLS,, with a DC st between them ) .
Row 12: CH 2, Counts as first dc, DC in next st, Shell in each previous Shell’s ch1, Skip 1 st, work 1 DC in the next 2sts (you have made DC’s at either side of previous rounds DC = (increase)Repeat from * to * across to end, DC in last 2 sts CH 2. (16 shells with 2 DC sts between them)
Row 13 to Row 16: CH 2, counts as first DC, continue to work DC in each DC, and a SHELL in the previous rows chain 1 spaces.
Row 17 – Row 19: Finish on a Wrong Side ROW: CH 2, Counts as first dc, DC in next ST, Shell in each previous Shell’s ch1 space, Skip 2 st, work 1 Dc in the next 3 sts (you have made DC’s at either side of previous rounds DC = (increase) Repeat from * to * across to end, DC in last sts CH 2. (CHECK LENGTH here and work more rows if you require to reach the measurement, to HIP)
Last Row: DC in the DC sts, and work Crochet 5 DCs in each ch1 of previous shell, DC in next group of 3 DCs across. Do not fasten off unless changing the colour for Border.

BOTTOM EDGING: And adding Button holes

Use stitch markers to identify what SIDE and Where you want the Buttons (Buttons on Left side, Button holes Right Front side for a girl) I prefer to use 3 buttons but you can add as manuy as you wish

Button Hole Band:

ROW 1: ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of ch1, work sc evenly in row end sts up first front edge, 2sc in corner, 1sc around neck edge, 2sc in corner, 39sc evenly in row ends down the second front edge. Ch1 Turn.

Row 2: Sc in each stitch, when you reach the markers you placed for the buttonholes, Ch2, skip 1 stitch (Buttonhole made) repeat at each marker and continue working 2sc into the Top corners, and work sc back down the next side,

Row 3: Sc evenly around working 2sc into the top corners and sc in each ch2 space.

Fasten off, and weave in ends neatly! Sewing on buttons in line with the button holes.

Newborn Baby Hat Crochet Pattern:

• Hat Circumference: 12-13 inches (30.5-33 cm)
• Hat Height: 4.5-5 inches (11.5-13 cm)

Using the Same hook and yarn as cardigan

Note: The hat is worked in the round, joining at the end of each round.
Round 1: CH 2, work 12 DC into the first chain from the hook. Slip stitch to join. (12 sts)
Round 2: CH 1, 2 SC in each stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (24 sts)
Round 3: CH 2, 1 DC in first stitch, 2 DC in next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Slip stitch to join. (36 sts)
Round 4: CH 1, 1 SC in next 3 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Slip stitch to join. (45 sts)
Round 5: CH 2, 1 DC in next 4 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Slip stitch to join. (54 sts)
Round 6: CH 1, 1 SC in next 5 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Slip stitch to join. (63 sts)
Round 7: SC in each stitch around. Slip stitch to join.
Round 8: CH 2, DC in each stitch around. Slip stitch to join.
Rounds 9 and beyond: Continue alternating between SC and DC rounds until the hat measures approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from crown to edge.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

0-3 months Baby Cardigan Pattern

Materials required for Baby Cardigan

• Crochet Hook Size USE a 4.00mm hook for size nearest 0+ months, and a 4.50mm UK hook for nearer 3+ month baby(I crochet extremly loosely!)
• I suggest if You have a tight tension, GO up a hook size, check chest circumference of cardigan is going to fit the measurements below for size
• DK weight Double Knitting Baby yarn 180grams will make the cardigan and HAT If you want to crochet the matching mittens, then it will be just OVER 200 grams

CH 54 loosely.

ROW 1: SC in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain to the end. (53 stitches)

Row 2: CH 2, 1 DC in the first 9 sts, 3 DC in next st, 1 DC in each of the next 7 sts, 3 DC in next st, 1 DC in each of the next 17 sts, 3 DC in next st, DC in each of the next 7sts, 3 DC in next st, 1 DC in each of the last 9 sts. (61 sts)
Row 3: CH 1, 1 SC in the first 10 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the next 9sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the next 19 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the next 9sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the last 10sts. (69 sts)
Row 4: CH 1, DC in the first 11 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 11 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 21 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 11 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the last 11 sts. (77 sts)
Row 5: CH 1, SC in the first 12 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the next 13 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the next 23 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the next 13 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the last 12 sts. (85 sts)
Row 6: CH 1, DC in the first 13 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 15 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 25 sts, 3 SC in the next st, DC in the next 15 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the last 13sts. (93 sts)
Row 7: CH 1, SC in the first 14 sts, 3 SC st, SC in the next 17sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the next 27 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the next 17 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the last 14 sts. (101 sts)
Row 8: CH 1, DC in the first 15 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 19sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 29 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 19 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the last 15 sts. (109sts)
Row 9: CH 1, in the first 16 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the next 21 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the next 31 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the next 21 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the last 16sts. (117 sts)
Row 10: CH 1,DC in the first 17sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 23 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 33 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 23 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the last 17 sts. (125 sts)
Row 11: CH 1, SC in the first 18 sts, 3 SC in the next st, DC in the next 25sts, 3 DC in the next st, SC in the next 35 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the next 25 sts, 3 SC in the next st, SC in the last 18 sts. (133 sts)

Row 12: CH 1,DC in the first 19sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 27sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 35 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the next 27 sts, 3 DC in the next st, DC in the last 19 sts. (141 sts)

Row 13. Wrong Side: sc in the first 21sts, ch2, skip 29 sts (ARMHOLE) , sc in next 41sts, ch2 skip 29 sts (ARMHOLE(, sc in the last 18sts (75sts)

Row 14: Starting on Right SIDE: CH 2, Dc in BASE of Chain 2, 1 DC in next ST, *Skip 1 st (2 DC, CH 1, 2 DC) in next ST (shell made), SK 1 ST, 1 DC in next ST* repeat from * to * across, DC in last Sts. (21 Shells)
Row 15: CH 2, Counts as 1st DC, 1 Dc in next ST, Shell in each previous Shell’s ch1, Skip 1 st, work 1 DC in the next 2sts (you have made DC’s at either side of previous rounds DC, Repeat from * to * across to end, DC in last sts CH 2.
Row 16 to Row 19: CH 2, DC in base of chain, dc in the next st, continue to work DC in each DC, and a full Shell in the chain 1 spaces.
Row 20: CH 2, Counts as 1st DC, 1 DC in next ST, Shell in each previous Shell’s ch1, Skip 1 st, work 1 Dc in the next 3 sts (you have made DC’s at either side of previous rounds DC = (increase) Repeat from * to * across to end, DC in last sts CH 2.

Row 21 to Row 23: CH 2, DC in base of chain, continue to work DC in each DC, and a full Shell in the chain 1 spaces.

Last Row: DC in the DC sts, and work Crochet 5DCs in each ch1 of previous shells ch1 space, DC in next group of 3 DCs repeat across.

Do not fasten off unless changing the color for Border.e
Bottom EDGING: And adding Button holes

Use markers to identify what SIDE and Where you want the Buttons (Buttons on Left side, Button holes Right Front side for a girl) I prefer to use 3 buttons but you can add as manuy as you wish

Button Hole Band:

ROW 1: ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of ch1, work sc evenly in row end sts up first front edge, 2sc in corner, 1sc around neck edge, 2sc in corner, 39sc evenly in row ends down the second front edge. Ch1 Turn.

Row 2: Sc in each stitch, when you reach the markers you placed for the buttonholes, Ch2, skip 1 stitch (Buttonhole made) repeat at each marker and continue working 2sc into the Top corners, and work sc back down the next side,

Row 3: Sc evenly around working 2sc into the top corners and sc in each ch2 space.

Fasten off weave in ends Sewing on buttons in line with the button holes.

0-3 month Baby Hat Pattern Instructions

Hat Circumference: 14-15 inches (35.5-38 cm)
Hat Height: 5-5.5 inches (13-14 cm)

Materials: same as cardigan Approximately 25grams

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