Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern FREE 0-3 months (FREE)
Free Crochet Pattern for a 0-3 months baby cardigan, which is worked top down all in one piece in Double Crochet using a 4.00mm hook.
Harpers Baby Cardigan set was brought about because when I made the Megans Crochet Baby Cardigan Patternfor a really small newborn (as pictured in this Image below) It was originally made for a tiny newborn.
In those first few months, babies grow quickly, so having a well-fitting crochet cardigan that’s easy to make and adjust is essential.
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Many have asked for the same simple-styled cardigan in Double Knit /light Worsted weight yarn
This free pattern for a newborn crochet cardigan is made with double-knit yarn and a 4.00mm hook.
The finished cardigan will measure approximately 19 inches around the chest area and is designed to fit a 0-3 month baby.
Please ensure that all measurements are achieved, as it’s better to be a bit bigger than too small.
| Measurement | Size (inches) |
|---|---|
| Chest (in.) | 16 inches |
| Center Back Neck to Wrist | 10.5 inches |
| Back Waist Length | 6 inches |
| Cross Back | 7.25 inches |
| Shoulder to Shoulder | 7.25 inches |
| Arm Length to Underarm | 6 inches |
| Armhole Depth | 3.25 inches |
| Sleeve Width | 5.25 inches |
| Length of Cardigan | 10 inches |
Materials you will need to crochet the cardigan
- 4.00 mm hook and DK (I used Mariners Super Soft Baby) which I find makes lovely Baby items
- Buttons (you can add as many buttonholes as you wish on the final border round.
- Needle to weave ends in.
- Measuring Tape
Gauge – 4dc = 1 inch
Abbreviations US terms used
Please read all the notes throughout.
0-3 months Cardigan Patterns Starts HERE
Ch at the start counts as a stitch
Using a 4.00mm hook and DK yarn
ROW 1: ch58, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in the next 7ch sts (Front), 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 9ch sts (Shoulder), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 18ch sts (Back), 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 9ch sts (Shoulder), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 8ch sts (Front) Turn. (63dc ).
ROW 2: Ch3, dc in the next 8sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 11 sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 20sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 11sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 9sts, Turn.
ROW 3: Ch3, dc in the next 9 sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 13sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 22sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 13sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 10sts, Turn.
ROW 4: Ch3, dc in the next 10sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 15sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 24sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 15sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 11sts, Turn.
ROW 5: Ch3, dc in the next 11sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 17sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 26sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 17sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 12sts, Turn.
Row 6: Ch3, dc in the next 12sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 19sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 28sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 19sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 13sts, Turn.
ROW 7: Ch3, dc in the next 13sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 21sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 30sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 21sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 14sts, Turn.
ROW 8: Ch, 3dc in the next 14sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 23sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 32sts, 3dc in next ch, dc in the next 23sts, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 15sts, Ch3 Turn. (120 sts)
ROW 9: On this Row, you are going to create the Armholes.ch3, 1dc in next 16dc, ch2, skip next 25 sts, 1dc in each of next 36sts, ch2, skip next 25sts, dc in each st to end. (73sts)
Row 10: Ch3, dc in each stitch, TURN
Row 11: Repeat Row 10 until work measures approximately 10 Inches from the shoulder. Finishing on a RIGHT SIDE ROW. DO NOT FASTEN OFF
START 1st row of BORDER: With Right Side facing, start at the bottom corner with a 4.00mm hook,
START 1st row of BORDER: With Right Side facing start at the bottom corner with a 4.00mm hook,
1st Border Row: Ch1, 1slst into the base of ch1, work slip stitch (slst) evenly into row ends up the first front edge to the front top corner, work (slst, ch1, sc) into corner stitch, continue working 1sc into each ch around the neck to next top corner, (sc, ch1, slst) into the corner, continue working evenly in slip stitch (slst) into row ends down the second front edge, to bottom corner, (sc, ch1, sc) into corner, ch1, work 1sc into each dc along the bottom of the cardigan to end, slst to first sc on beginning of row.
TURN your work, and work the following ROWS only Back and forth on the front sides. The first row is worked into the back loops of the slip stitches.
Cardigan Front Edging and Buttonhole Rows:
NOTES BEFORE BUTTONHOLE ROWS
Remember:
- Loops on the LEFT for BOY,
- Loops on the RIGHT for GIRL.
- Adjust the following rows depending on which side you are creating the Buttonholes
- Before working the next 2 rows of the Front of the Cardigan, you may wish to mark out the buttonhole placements evenly before starting the buttonhole row.
- Make the buttonholes evenly spaced in the positions where you want them to appear on the cardigan.
Row 2: Ch1, 1sc into the base of ch1, 1sc into each sc to last st
Row 3 of Border: work 1sc into the base of ch1 sc to the first buttonhole *make 2ch (OR ch1, depending on the size of buttons being used), miss 1sc, 1sc into each of next 8sc*) Repeat for as many buttonholes as you would like, sc to the second last st ch1, slip to join. FASTEN OFF HERE,
2ND SIDE:
Join yarn at the other side of the cardigan.Ensure you are working in the opposite direction from the last row worked.
Row 1: Ch1, 1sc into the base of ch1, 1sc into each sc to last st
Row 2: Ch1, 1sc into the base of ch1, 1sc into each sc to last st
FASTEN OFF HERE
Sleeves:
Rnd 1: Join yarn to the center of one of the underarm sts, between the 2 chain sts you made in ROW 8, and Make sure this row is worked in the opposite direction that Row 8 was worked.Ch3, (counts as the first dc) Work Dc evenly around the armhole
(You will work 2dc into a SIDE POST of a ROW 10 dc stitch at Armhole.
Slip stitch to Join to ch3 to join, TURN
Rnd 2:Ch 3, dc into the base of the chain and dc in each st around, Slip stitch to Join, TURN
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc into the base of the chain, and dc in each st around, Slip stitch to Join, TURN
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc into the base of the chain, and dc in each st around, Slip stitch to Join, TURN
Rnd 5: Ch3, From now on DO NOT WORK the first dc st into the base), but in the next dc st, dc in each st around, TURN (by doing this you will decrease 1 stitch per round)
Rnd 6: to Rnd 10: Repeat Rnd 5 (IF you are making for a larger baby add another 2 rows HERE
Row 11: Ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, sl st to first sc. Turn.
Row 12: Ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, sl st to first sc. FASTEN OFF. Weave in ends
**Please note you can buy this easy crochet baby cardigan, which is also part of the Harper Baby 101 Crochet Set Pattern
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