Baby Bear Cardigan An Easy Baby Crochet Cardigan Sweater Pattern (Newborn -3 months)
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MATERIALS: I used 1 x Ball of 100g Cygnet Aran used for this project.
USING A 4.00mm hook I achieved a finished chest size of 17inches around. (0-3 months)
Alternative hooks and yarn ideas I have used to make this pattern
I have also made this using ( REdHart Cream Aran) with a 3.5mm hook, finished Chest size is 17 inches around (Newborn)
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PLEASE NOTE: ABOVE PICTURE IS created Differently to the written pattern.
The free pattern is for a straight edge, although I have made one with a diagonal finish, by increasing an EXTRA stitch (2DC in the last stitch) at the END side of the LONGEST at the end of each 2nd this will make the front flap diagonal instead of straight.
And I crocheted a small bear face applique which just finished it all off. But you can add any applique you like. I find this pattern works in one colour or by Using two contrasting colours works well. and would look really good with the Bear hat with ears.
and the straight edge has holes along with it.
last stitch. )
FREE BABY CARDIGAN PATTERN
Size new-born to 3 months. (17 inches around to fit 16 inches chest)
Using a Hook 3.50mm (UK) Aran weight Yarn
I have also used a 4.00mm hook using SuperSoft Double Knit James c Brett (This will also make 17 inches around chest to fit 16 inches)
BABY CARDIGAN Crochet PATTERN
Chain 50
Row 1:
DC in 4th Ch. from hook and next 4 Ch’s, work 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in next 6 Ch’s, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
Dc in next 12 Ch’s, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in next 6Chs, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in last 14 Ch’s. Ch.2 ,turn.
Row 2:
DC in base of Ch, and next 14 Ch, work 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in next 8 Ch, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
Dc in next 14 Ch, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in next 8 Ch, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in last 6 Ch. Ch.2,turn.
Row 3:
DC in base of Ch, and next 6 Ch, work 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in next 10Ch, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
Dc in next 16 Ch, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in next 10 Ch, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in last 16 Ch. Ch. 2 turn.
Row 4:
DC in base of Ch, and next 16Ch, work 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in next 12Ch’s, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
Dc in next 18 Ch’s, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in next 12 Chs, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in last 8 Ch’s. Ch. 3,turn.
Row 5:
DC in base of Ch, and next 8Chs, work 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in next 14Ch’s, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
Dc in next 20 Ch’s, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in next 14 Chs, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in last 18Ch’s. Ch. 3,turn.
Row 6:
Dc in base of Ch, and next 18Chs, work 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
Dc in next 16Ch’s, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
Dc in next 22Ch’s, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
Dc in next 16 Chs, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
Dc in last 10 Ch’s. Ch. 3,turn.
Row 7:
Dc in base of Ch, and next 10 Chs, work 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
Dc in next 18Ch’s, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
Dc in next 24 Ch’s, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
Dc in next 18 Chs, 3 DC in next Ch.(corner),
DC in last 20 Ch’s. Ch. 3,turn.
Row 8: DC in base of ch stitch, and in next 20sts ( first corner,) Ch5,
skip 21 sts, we are creating the armholes here) and DC in nxt st, continue working in DC across Back in next 27sts, Ch5,
skip 21sts ,(second armhole) DC in the next stitch and DC to end.
Rows 9-19: Ch. 2, turn, DC in each st across, including the ch5 for armholes
(72sts
at end of row 19 Ch. 1
Edging: Mark on which side you wish the buttonhole loops to be, and work SC up the front side. Make buttonhole loops by {sc, ch2 sc in the same Stitch} where you want them, and continue working around each st in SC around the whole of the cardigan edging, placing 3 SC in each corner.
Join to first SC, and finish off.
Sleeves:
Start by joining yarn to centre st at bottom of the armhole, chain 3 (counts as 1st DC, DC around, slip to join into top of chain 3
Work 8 rows. Dc2tog on the FIRST stitch of Row 5 of the sleeve and DC2tog FIRST stitch of Row 8
(change to contrasting yarn at this point if you wish)
Rounds 8-12: Ch 1, Work Sc around the sleeve., slip to join
If you feel the cuff is too wide and needs a decrease, you can Sc2 tog, to make the bottom of the cuff smaller. However, I like to keep it quite wide as it is easier to roll up slightly
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Add buttons and finishing touches.
