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Free Crochet Pattern for Baby Cardigan,

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Easy Raglan Cardigan-Free Crochet Baby Cardigan

Pattern

After the huge popularity of my Evelyn Crochet Baby Sweater, I decided to

design a free crochet pattern for a baby cardigan. This is my first free
pattern for a baby cardigan and I have a few more ideas in my head.

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The cardigan is worked top-down in one piece and has an easy raglan
design which means there is no shaping involved for armholes. This makes
it a very beginner-friendly pattern that anyone can enjoy.

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This free baby cardigan pattern includes 6 sizes and runs up to a size 4T. I
am sure you will enjoy making a few as your baby grows.

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The smallest 2 sizes take only 2 skeins of yarn. I designed it using the
readily available Vanna’s Choice yarn and it comes in an array of beautiful
colors. So without further ado, let’s start making!

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Free Crochet Pattern for Baby Cardigan

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You can work from the free pattern below or purchase an ad-free PDF for
$3.99 here. You will receive a download link once you make payment and
click “Return to Merchant”.

Pin it for later.

Materials

1. Worsted weight (size 4) yarn. Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in colors Pink
and Fisherman were used for the sample crochet baby cardigans pictured.

2. H (5mm) hook

3. Tapestry needle to weave in the ends

4. 5/8”(16mm)buttons: 4 buttons for 0-3 months

3/4”(19mm)buttons: 4 buttons for 3-6 months, 6-12 months, and 12-24

months. Five buttons for sizes 2T and 3/4T.

Finished Size

This coat has been designed with 3 to 4-inch positive ease. The finished
measurements are as follows:

0-3 months: 9 inches chest and 11 inches long

3-6 months: 9 1/2 inches chest and 12 inches long

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6-12 months: 10 1/2 inches chest and 13 inches long

12-24 months: 11 inches chest and 14 inches long

2T: 12 inches chest and 15 inches long

3T/4T: 13 inches chest and 15-1/2 inches long

Yardage

0-3 Months– 340 yards

3-6 Months– 340 yards

6-12 months– 450 yards

12-24 months– 510 yards

2T- 680 yards

3T/4T-680 yards

Gauge for Free Crochet Baby Cardigan Pattern

With H(5mm) hook, 13 dc sts= 4 inches

For skirt, 5 repeats= 4-3/4 inches

Stitch Abbreviations
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This pattern is written in US terms.

WS-Wrong Side of Sweater

RS- Right Side of Sweater

ch-chain

sl st-slip st

sc-single crochet

dc– double crochet

cl– cluster (explained below)

YO– yarn over

sp-space

Stitch Explanations

Cluster (cl): YO, insert hook into the st indicated and pull up a loop, YO and
pull through 2 loops, YO and insert hook into the same st, pull up a loop, YO
and pull through 2 loops, YO and pull through the remaining 3 loops on
hook.

Related Cardigan Patterns

Evelyn Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern

Bentley Crochet Baby Boy Sweater

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Woman’s Crochet Long Cardigan Pattern

Free Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Pattern Notes

1. Sizes 0-3 months and 3-6 months are grouped together. Sizes 6-12 and
12-24 months are grouped together, size 2T and 3/4T are grouped
together. The headings are color-coded for each group.

0-3 and 3-6 MONTHS

YOKE- Both Sizes

1. Yoke of the cardigan looks curved

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Row 1: Ch 47, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (the beginning ch 3 counts as the

first dc here), 1 dc in next 4 chs, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch, 1 dc in next 7 chs,
(cl, ch 2, cl) in next, 1 dc in next 15 chs, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next, 1 dc in next 7
chs, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch, 1 dc in remaining 6 chs, turn.——–41 dc + 8
cl+8 chs

Row 2: Ch 3 (does not count as a dc here and in the rest of the yoke rows),
1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 6 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1
dc in next 9 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 17 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl)
in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 9 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 6
sts, 1 dc on top of beginning ch 3, turn. ——-49 dc + 8 cl+ 8 ch

Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 7 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 19
sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in next 8 sts, turn. ——-57 dc + 8 cl+ 8 ch

Row 4: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 8 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 13 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 21
sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 13 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in next 9 sts, turn. ——-65 dc + 8 cl+ 8 ch

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Row 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 9 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 15 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 23
sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 15 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in next 10 sts, turn. ——-73 dc + 8 cl+ 8 ch

Row 6: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 10 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 17 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 25
sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 17 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts, turn. ——-81 dc + 8 cl+ 8 ch

0-3 Months Only

2. 19 stitches are skipped for the armhole

Note: In the next row, we will close the chest and form the armholes.

Row 7: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 11 sts, 1 dc in the ch-

2 space between the clusters, sk all the 19 sts up to the next ch-2 loop (pic
2), 1 dc in the ch-2 space between the clusters, 1 dc in next 27 sts, 1 dc in
the next ch-2 space, sk next 19 sts up to the next ch-2 loop, 1 dc in the ch-2
space, 1 dc in next 12 sts, turn. ——-55 dc

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Row 8: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in each st across to end,

turn. ———55 dc

Continue to make SKIRT below.

3-6 Months Only

Row 7: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 19 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 27
sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 19 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in next 12 sts, turn. ——-89 dc + 8 cl+ 8 ch

Note: In the next row, we will close the chest and form the armholes.
See pic 2 above.

Row 8: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 12 sts, bring the next

two ch-2 loops together, and work just 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at
once to join them, there will be 21 sts skipped to form the armhole as shown
in pic 2, 1 dc in the next 29 sts, bring the next two ch-2 loops together and
work 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once, 1 dc in the next 13 sts, turn.
——-57 dc

Continue to make SKIRT below.

SKIRT

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Row 1 (0-3 Months Only): Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in
next 4 sts, *(2sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts), repeat from * to last 2 sts, 1 sc in
remaining 2 sts, turn.—–67 sc

Row 1 (3-6 Months Only): Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in
next 3 sts, *(2sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts), repeat from * to last st, 1 sc in last st,
turn.—–70 sc

Continue Skirt – Both Sizes

Note: Stitch count for 3-6 months is in parenthesis.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc ) all into the same st as

beginning ch-3, *sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc) all in next st, repeat from * to
end, turn.——-23 (24) repeats

Row 3: Ch 3( counts as a dc here and throughout), (1 dc, ch 2, sc) into the

first ch-2 space, (2dc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space across until just one ch-2
space is left, (2dc, ch 2) in the last ch-2 space, 1 sc on top of beginning ch-
3, turn.—–23 (24) repeats

Keep repeating Row 3 until your cardigan is approximately 11(12) inches

long. Do not fasten off.

BUTTONHOLE BAND- Both Sizes

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Note:

1. Turn your sweater right side (RS) out. You can choose the side which
looks more appealing to you as your Right Side (RS).

2. The buttonhole band and button band are worked across the row ends of
the front opening. The buttonhole band is worked on the left and the button
band on the right.

3. After turning your sweater right side out, if your working yarn is on the left
corner, continue to work your Buttonhole band with it. If it is on the right
corner, sl st to the left corner of your sweater with another ball of yarn and
proceed to work Row 1 of the buttonhole band.

Row 1: Ch 1 (counts as first sc), evenly distribute sc sts along the edge, and
work your way up to the neck. I worked 2 sc across each dc st and 1 sc
across each sc st, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1 ( not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in

each st across to end, turn

Notes:

1. The skipped stitches in the next row will form buttonholes. You can
eyeball the position of your buttonholes or place markers before you start.
Place markers for 4 buttonholes.

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2. The number in brackets is the stitch count for 3-6 months. The
buttonholes for 3-6 months are bigger.

Row 3 (Buttonhole Row): Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch

1, 1 sc in each st until you have completed close to 1/4 of the length, ch 1
(ch 2), sk 1 (2)sts, 1 sc in each st until you have completed close to 1/2 of
the length, ch 1 (ch 2), sk 1 (2)sts, 1 sc in each st until you have completed
close to 3/4th of the length, ch 1 (ch 2), sk 1 st (2)sts, 1 sc in each st until
you have 2 (3) sts left, ch 1 (ch2), sk 1 (2)sts, 1 sc in last st, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st,

and ch across to end, turn.

Row 5: Pull up the loop on your hook to make it bigger, sl st loosely into the
next st and each st across to end, fasten off at the neck.

BUTTON BAND-Both Sizes

After turning your sweater right side out, if your working yarn is on the right
corner, continue to work your button band with it. If not, sl st to the right
corner of your sweater and proceed to work Row 1 on the WS of the
sweater.

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Row 1: Ch 1 (counts as a st), evenly distribute sc sts along the edge, and
work your way up to the neck. I worked 2 sc across each dc st and 1 sc
across each sc st, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1( not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in

each st across to end, turn.

Repeat Row 2 two more times. Fasten off.

SLEEVES

0-3 Months Sleeves

3. Start sleeves for 0-3 months at the armpit

Round 1: Sl st under the armhole, ch 2 (not counted as a st), work 1 dc2tog

across the post of the dc and the next ch-2 space as shown in pic 3 above,
1 dc in next 19 sts, dc2tog across ch-2 space and the post of the next dc, sl
st to first st, turn.——–21 dc

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc here and for the rest of the rounds), 1 dc in

each st to end, sl st to beginning ch-3, turn.——-21 dc
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Repeat Round 2 until your sleeve is 4.5 inches long from the base of the
armhole.

Note: The last round should be worked on the RS of your sleeve, so if you
are on the RS, work on the same side. If you are on the wrong side, turn
and work the last round on the RS.

Last Round: Ch 3( counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc ) all into the same st as

beginning ch-3, * sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc)all in next st, repeat from * until 2
sts are left, sl st to top of beginning ch-3, fasten off.——7 repeats

3-6 Months Sleeves

4. Start sleeves for 3 to 6 Months at armpit

Round 1: Sl st to the base of the armhole, ch 2 (does not count as st), 1 dc

in next ch space (see pic 4 above), 1 dc in next 21 sts, 1 dc in next ch
space, sl st to first dc, turn.——–23 dc

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Round 2: Ch 3 ( counts as a dc here and for the rest of the rounds), 1 dc in

each st to end, sl st to beginning ch-3, turn.——-23 dc

Repeat Round 2 until your sleeve is 4.5 inches long from the base of the
armhole.

Next Round: Ch 3 (counts as a dc here and for the rest of the rounds), 1 dc
in each st to last st, 2 dc in last st, sl st to beginning ch-3. ——-24 dc

Note: The last round should be worked on the RS of your sleeve, so if you
are on the RS, work on the same side. If you are on the wrong side, turn
and work the last round on the RS.

Last Round: Ch 3( counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc ) all into the same st as

beginning ch-3, * sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc)all in next st, repeat from * until 2
sts are left, sl st to top of beginning ch-3, fasten off.——8 repeats

COLLAR- Both Sizes

Notes: The first row of the collar is worked into the free loops of the
foundation chain.

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Row 1: Leave the buttonhole band free and sl st right after it, 1 sc in the
same free loop and each free loop across until you reach the back of the
neck, continue to sc but add 4 increases distributed evenly along the
backside, 1 sc in each remaining loop until you hit the button band, turn.
———-49 sc

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc ) all into the same st as

beginning ch-2, *sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc)all in next st, repeat from * to end,
turn.——-17 repeats

Row 3: Ch 3( counts as a dc here and throughout), (1 dc, ch 2, sc) into the

first ch-2 space, (2dc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space across until just one ch-2
space is left, (2dc, ch 2) in the last ch-2 space, 1 sc on top of beginning ch-
3, turn.—–17 repeats

Repeat Row 3 one more time for size 0-3 months and 2 more times for size
3-6 months. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Sew on the buttons corresponding to the buttonholes and weave in any tails
left.

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6-12 and 12-24 MONTHS

YOKE- Both Sizes

Row 1: Ch 52, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook ( the beginning ch 3 counts as a dc),

1 dc in next 5 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl) in
next, 1 dc in next 16 ch, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch, (cl, ch 2,
cl) in next, 1 dc in remaining 7 ch, turn.———46 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Row 2: Ch 3(does not count as a dc here and in the rest of the yoke rows),
1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 7 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1
dc in next 10 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 18 sts, ( cl, ch 2,
cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 10 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in
next 7 sts, 1 dc on top of beginning ch 3, turn.———54 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 8 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 12 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 20
sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 12 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in remaining 9 sts, turn.———62 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

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Row 4: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 9 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 14 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 22
sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 14 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in remaining 10 sts, turn.———70 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Row 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 10 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 16 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 24
sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 16 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in remaining 11 sts, turn.———78 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Row 6: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 18 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 26
sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 18 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in remaining 12 sts, turn.———86 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Row 7: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 12 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 20 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 28
sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 20 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in remaining 13 sts, turn.———94 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

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Row 8: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 13 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 22 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 30
sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 22 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in remaining 14 sts, turn.———102 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

6-12 Months Only

6. 24 stitches are skipped to form the armholes

In the next row, we will close the chest and form the armholes. See pic 6
above.

Row 9: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 14 sts, bring the next

two ch-2 loops together, and work just 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces to join
them, there will be 24 sts skipped to form the armhole now as shown in pic
6, 1 dc in the next 32 sts, bring the next two ch-2 loops together and work 1
dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once, 1 dc in next 15 sts, turn. ——-64 dc

12-24 Months Only

Row 9: Ch 3 ( does not count as a dc here and in the following rows), 1 dc

in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 14 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc
in next 24 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 32 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl)

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in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 24 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in
remaining 15 sts, turn.———110 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

In the next row, we will close the chest and form the armholes. See pic 6
above.

Row 10: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 15 sts, bring the

next two ch-2 loops together and work just 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at
once to join, there will be 26 sts skipped to form the armhole now as shown
in pic 2, 1 dc in the next 34 sts, bring the next two ch-2 loops together and
work 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once, 1 dc in next 16 sts, turn.
——-68 dc

SKIRT

Row 1(6-12 Months Only): Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in
next 3 sts, *(2sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts), repeat from * to end, turn.—–76 sc

Row 1 (12-24 Months Only): Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in
next 3 sts, 2sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 st, *(2sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts) repeat
from * to end, turn.—–79 sc

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SKIRT- Both Sizes

Note: Stitch counts for 12-24 months is given in parenthesis.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc ) all into the same st as

beginning ch-3, * sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc)all in next st, repeat from * to
end, turn.——-26 (27) repeats

Row 3: Ch 3( counts as a dc here and throughout), (1 dc, ch 2, sc) into the

first ch-2 space, (2dc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space across until just one ch-2
space is left, (2dc, ch 2) in the last ch-2 space, 1 sc on top of beginning ch-
3, turn.—–26 (27) repeats

Keep repeating Row 3 until your cardigan is approximately 13 (14) inches

long. Do not fasten off.

BUTTONHOLE BAND- Both Sizes

Notes

1. Turn your sweater right side (RS) out. You can choose the side which
looks more appealing to you as your Right Side (RS).

2. The buttonhole band and button band are worked across the row ends of
the front opening. The buttonhole band is worked on the left and the button
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band on the right.

3. After turning your sweater right side out, if your working yarn is on the left
corner, continue working your Buttonhole band with it. If it is on the right
corner, sl st to the left corner of your sweater with another ball of yarn and
proceed to work Row 1 of the buttonhole band.

Row 1: Ch 1 (counts as a st), evenly distribute sc sts along the edge, and
work your way up to the neck. I worked 2 sc across each dc st and 1 sc
across each sc st, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1 ( not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in

each st across to end, turn

Notes:

1. The skipped stitches in the next row will form buttonholes. You can
eyeball the position of your buttonholes or place markers before you start.
Place markers for 4 buttonholes.

Row 3 (Buttonhole Row): Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch

1, 1 sc in each st until you have completed close to 1/4 of the length, ch 2,
sk 2sts, 1 sc in each st until you have completed close to 1/2 of the length,
ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in each st until you have completed close to 3/4th of the

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length, ch 2, sk 2sts, 1 sc in each st until you have 3 sts left, ch2, sk 2 sts, 1
sc in last st, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st

and ch across to end, turn.

Row 5: Pull up the loop on the hook to make it bigger, sl st loosely into the
next st and each st across to end, fasten off.

BUTTON BAND-Both Sizes

After turning your sweater right side out, if your working yarn is on the right
corner, continue to work your button band with it. If not, sl st to the right
corner of your sweater and proceed to work Row 1 on the WS of the
sweater.

Row 1: Ch 1 (counts as a st), evenly distribute sc sts along the edge, and
work your way up to the neck. I worked 2 sc across each dc st and 1 sc
across each sc st, turn.

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Row 2: Ch 1( not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in

each st across to end, turn.

Repeat Row 2 two more times. Fasten off.

SLEEVES-Both Sizes

7. Start sleeve for sizes 6 to 12 and 12 to 24

months at armpit

Note: Stitch cont for size 12-24 months is given in brackets.

Round 1: Sl st to the base of the armhole, ch 2 (not counted as a st), 1

dc2tog in next ch-space and first st as shown in pic 7 above, 1 dc in next
22(24) sts, 1 dc2tog across last st and next ch-space, sl st to the first dc,
turn.——–24(26) dc

Round 2: Ch 3 ( counts as a dc ), 1 dc in each st to end, sl st to beginning

ch-3, turn.——-24( 26) dc

Repeat Round 2 until your sleeve is 6 inches from the base of the armhole.

Continue Sleeves(6 to 12 months only)

Note: The last round should be worked on the RS of your sleeve, so if you
are on the RS, work on the same side. If you are on the wrong side, turn

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and work the last round on the RS.

Last Round: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc ) all into the same st as

beginning ch-3, * sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc)all in next st, repeat from * until 2
sts are left, sl st to top of beginning ch-3, fasten off.——8 repeats

Continue Sleeves(12 to 24 months only)

Next Round: Ch 3 ( counts as a dc here and for the rest of the rounds), 1 dc
in each st to last st, 2 dc in last st, sl st to beginning ch-3. ——-27 dc

Note: The last round should be worked on the RS of your sleeve, so if you
are on the RS, work on the same side. If you are on the wrong side, turn
and work the last round on the RS.

Last Round: Ch 3( counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc ) all into the same st as

beginning ch-3, * sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc)all in next st, repeat from * until 2
sts are left, sl st to top of beginning ch-3, fasten off.——9 repeats

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COLLAR- Both Sizes

Notes: The first row of the collar is worked into the free loops of the
foundation chain.

Row 1: Leave the buttonhole band free and sl st right after it, 1 sc in the
same free loop and each free loop across until you reach the back of the
neck, continue to sc but add 5 increases distributed evenly along the
backside, 1 sc in each remaining loop until you hit the button band, turn.
———-55 sc

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc ) all into the same st as

beginning ch-2, *sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc) all in next st, repeat from * to
end, turn.——-19 repeats

Row 3: Ch 3( counts as a dc here and throughout), (1 dc, ch 2, sc) into the

first ch-2 space, (2dc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space across until just one ch-2
space is left, (2dc, ch 2) in the last ch-2 space, 1 sc on top of beginning ch-
3, turn.—–19 repeats

Repeat Row 3 two more times for size 6-12 months and 3 more times for
size 12-24 months. Fasten off.

FINISHING
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Sew on the buttons corresponding to the buttonholes and weave in any tails
left.

2T & 3/4T

YOKE – Both Sizes

8. Yoke loos curved

Row 1: Ch 55, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (beginning ch 3 counts as a dc), 1

dc in next 5 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch, 1 dc in next 9 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl), 1 dc in
next 17 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl), 1 dc in next 9 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl), 1 dc in next 7 ch,
turn.——-49 dc+ 8 cl+ 8 ch

Row 2: Ch 3(does not count as a dc here and in the rest of the yoke rows),
1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 7 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1
dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 19 sts, ( cl, ch 2,
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cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in
next 7 sts, 1 dc on top of beginning ch 3, turn.———57 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 8 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 13 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 21
sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 13 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in next 9 sts, turn.———65 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Row 4: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 9 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 15 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 23
sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 15 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in next 10 sts, turn.———73 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Row 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 10 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 17 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 25
sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 17 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts, turn.———81 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Row 6: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 19 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 27

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sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 19 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in next 12 sts, turn.———89 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Row 7: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 12 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 21 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 29
sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 21 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in next 13 sts, turn.———97 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Row 8: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 13 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 23 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 31
sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 23 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in next 14 sts, turn.———105 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Row 9: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 14 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in

next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 25 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 33
sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 25 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2
sp, 1 dc in next 15 sts, turn.———113 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

Size 2T Only

9. 27 stitches are skipped to form the armhole

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In the next row, we will close the chest and form the armholes. See pic 9
above.

Row 10: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 15 sts, bring the

next two ch-2 loops together and work 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at
once to join, there will be 27 sts skipped to form the armhole now as shown
in pic 2, 1 more dc into the same ch space, 1 dc in next 35 sts, 1 dc in next
ch-2 space, bring the next ch-2 loop close to this ch-2 loop and work 1 dc
into both the ch-2 spaces at once, 1 dc in next 16 sts, turn.———71 dc

Size 3T/4T Only

Row 10: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 15 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl)

in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 27 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next
35 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 27 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next
ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 16 sts, turn.———121 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

In the next row, we will close the chest and form the armholes. See pic 9
above

Row 11: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 16 sts, bring the next

two ch-2 loops together and work just 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once
to join them, there will be 29 sts skipped to form the armhole now as shown
in pic 2, 1 more dc into the same ch space, 1 dc in next 37 sts, 1 dc in next
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ch-2 space, bring the next ch-2 loop closer and work 1 dc into both the ch-2
spaces at once, 1 dc in next 17 sts, turn.———75 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch

SKIRT

Row 1(2T Only): Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, *
(2sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts), repeat from * to end, turn.——-88 sts

Row 1(3T/4T Only): Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in first st, *(2sc in next st,
1 sc in next 3 sts), repeat from * to last 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in last st, turn.
——-94

Continue for Both Sizes

Note: Stitch count for 3T/4T is given in parenthesis.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc) all into the same st as

beginning ch-3, * sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc)all in next st, repeat from * to
end, turn.——-30 (32) repeats

Row 3: Ch 3( counts as a dc here and throughout), (1 dc, ch 2, sc) into the

first ch-2 space, (2dc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space across until just one ch-2

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space is left, (2dc, ch 2) in the last ch-2 space, 1 sc on top of beginning ch-
3, turn.—–30 (32) repeats

Keep repeating Row 3 until your cardigan is approximately 15 (15-1/2)

inches long. Do not fasten off.

BUTTONHOLE BAND- Both Sizes

Notes

1. Turn your sweater right side (RS) out. You can choose the side which
looks more appealing to you as your Right Side (RS).

2. The buttonhole band and button band are worked across the row ends of
the front opening. The buttonhole band is worked on the left and the button
band on the right.

3. After turning your sweater right side out, if your working yarn is on the left
corner, continue working your Buttonhole band with it. If it is on the right
corner, sl st to the left corner of your sweater with another ball of yarn and
proceed to work Row 1 of the buttonhole band.

Row 1: Ch 1 (counts as a st), evenly distribute sc sts along the edge, and
work your way up to the neck. I worked 2 sc across each dc st and 1 sc
across each sc st, turn.

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Row 2: Ch 1 ( not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in

each st across to end, turn

Notes:

1. The skipped stitches in the next row will form buttonholes. Place markers
for 5 buttonholes.

Row 3 (Buttonhole Row): Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch

1, *(1 sc in each st until you have 1 st left to the marker, ch 2, sk 2, 1 sc in
next st), repeat from * until you have made 4 buttonholes, 1 sc in each st
until 3 sts are left, ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1sc in last st, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st,

and ch across to end, turn.

Row 5: Pull up the loop on the hook to make it bigger, sl st loosely into the
next st and each st across to end, fasten off at the neck.

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BUTTON BAND-Both Sizes

After turning your sweater right side out, if your working yarn is on the right
corner, continue to make your button band with it. If not, sl st to the right
corner of your sweater and proceed to work Row 1 on the WS of the
sweater.

Row 1: Ch 1 (counts as a st), evenly distribute sc sts along the edge, and
work your way up to the neck. I worked 2 sc across each dc st and 1 sc
across each sc st, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1( not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in

each st across to end, turn.

Repeat Row 2 two more times. Fasten off.

SLEEVES-Both Sizes

10. Start sleeve for sizes 2T and 3T/4T at armpit

Round 1: Sl st to the base of the armhole, ch 2( not counted as a st), 1

dc2tog in next ch-space and first st as shown in pic 10 above, 1 dc in next
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25(27) sts, 1 dc2tog across last st and next ch-space, sl st to first dc, turn.
——–27(29) dc

Round 2: Ch 3 ( counts as a dc here and for the rest of the rounds), 1 dc in

each st to end, sl st to the first dc, turn.——-27( 29) dc

Repeat Round 2 until your sleeve is 7 ½ inches from the base of the
armhole.

Continue for 2T Only

Note: The last round should be worked on the RS of your sleeve, so if you
are on the RS work on the same side. If you are on the wrong side, turn and
work the last round on the RS.

Last Round: Ch 3( counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc ) all into the same st as

beginning ch-3, * sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc)all in next st, repeat from * until 2
sts are left, sl st to top of beginning ch-3, fasten off.——9 repeats

Continue for 3T/4T Only

Next Round: Ch 3 ( counts as a dc here and for the rest of the rounds), 1 dc
in each st to last st, 2 dc in last st, sl st to beginning ch-3. ——-30 dc
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Note: The last round should be worked on the RS of your sleeve, so if you
are on the RS work on the same side. If you are on the wrong side, turn and
work the last round on the RS.

Last Round: Ch 3( counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc ) all into the same st as

beginning ch-3, * sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc)all in next st, repeat from * until 2
sts are left, sl st to top of beginning ch-3, fasten off.——10 repeats

COLLAR

Notes: The first row of the collar is worked into the free loops of the
foundation chain.

Row 1: Leave the buttonhole band free and sl st right after it, 1 sc in the
same free loop and each free loop across until you reach the back of the
neck, continue to sc but add 5 increases distributed evenly along the
backside, 1 sc in each remaining loop until you hit the button band, turn.
———-58 sc

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc ) all into the same st as

beginning ch-2, * sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc)all in next st, repeat from * to
end, turn.——-20 repeats

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Row 3: Ch 3( counts as a dc here and throughout), (1 dc, ch 2, sc) into the

first ch-2 space, (2dc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space across until just one ch-2
space is left, (2dc, ch 2) in the last ch-2 space, 1 sc on top of beginning ch-
3, turn.—–20 repeats

Repeat Row 3 three more times for 2T and 4 more times for size 3T/4T.
Fasten off.

FINISHING

Sew on the buttons corresponding to the buttonholes and weave in any tails
left.

Final Thoughts on Free Crochet Pattern for Baby Cardigan

This free one-piece crochet baby cardigan is a great pattern to try if you
have never made clothing before.

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Tuesday 5th of April 2022

Do you happen to have a video of at least the skirt? I'm having a hard
time with it. Is the chain two space the two chains together or the big
space below?? I've done both and just can't get the edges straight. And
when using the space below it leaves holes and doesn't look right.

Kristie

Wednesday 16th of March 2022

Thank you so much for your generosity of this free pattern. You rarely find
something that's cute that is free.

Kaye bleek

Thursday 3rd of March 2022

This baby cardigan pattern is beautiful. I'm going to begin it now for my 6
week old grandaughter and her big sister who is nearly 2 years old.
Thanks for this.

Annette Cannon

Friday 18th of February 2022

Do you have a matching baby bonnet for the sweater?

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Lisa Abicht

Thursday 10th of February 2022

I love this pattern! It's so beautiful and works up very quickly! Do you
happen to have a blanket pattern with the same stitch as the skirt of the
sweater? Thank you for sharing!

You’re welcome and encouraged to link to

[Link] or use a single image with a brief

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