Bouncing baby crochet cardigan, your baby will be full of beans in this adorable baby cardi, the free crochet pattern can be made in different sizes by simply changing your hook to larger or smaller.
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This bouncing baby crochet cardigan is written using a light worsted weight #3 yarn (double knitting for UK users) with crochet hook size ranging from 4.00mm to 5.50mm depending on what size baby it is for.
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Bouncing Baby Crochet Cardigan UK
Pattern Number CNC462
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
Inc. Increase
yrh. Yarn Round Hook
BS. Bean Stitch
Insert the hook into next stitch and pull up a loop, (2 loops on hook ) yrh, insert into same stitch and pull up a loop, (4 loops on hook) yrh insert in same stitch and pull up a loop, (6 loops on hook) yrh and pull though all 6 loops, make 1ch.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
USING DIFFERENT HOOK SIZES (see materials)
Approx Sizes to fit: Newborn – 0 – 3 month – 3 – 6 month – 6 – 12 month
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, you will need approximately:-
70 grams of King Cole Big Value Baby DK yarn in colour 1
25 grams of King Cole Big Value Baby DK yarn in each of the colours 2 & 3
Crochet Hook sizes
Newborn 4.00mm, 0-3 months 4.50mm
3-6 months 5.00mm, 6-12 months 5.50mm, 3 small buttons
TENSION – 4dc & 5 rows measures approx 1 inch
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Scroll down the page for the USA format
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Worked in one piece starting with yoke.
With colour 1 make 53ch, (RS) 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each of next 6ch, 3dc into next ch, 1dc into each of next 9ch, 3dc into next ch, 1dc into each of next 16ch, 3dc into next ch, 1dc into each of next 9ch, 3dc into next ch, 1dc into each of next 7ch. Turn. (60dc)
2nd Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
3rd Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 7dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 11dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 18dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 11dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 8dc. Turn. (68dc)
4th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
5th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 8dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 20dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 9dc. Turn. (76dc)
6th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
7th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 9dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 15dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 22dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 15dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 10dc. Turn. (84dc)
8th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
9th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 10dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 17dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 24dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 17dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 11dc. Turn. (92dc)
10th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
11th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 11dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 19dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 26dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 19dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 12dc. Turn. (100dc)
12th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
13th Row – (Inc Row) 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 12dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 21dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 28dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 21dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc. Turn. (108dc)
14th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
15th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 13dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 23dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 30dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 23dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 14dc. Turn. (116dc)
16th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
17th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 14dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 25dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 32dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 25dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 15dc. Turn. (124dc)
18th Row – Rpt 2nd Row. Fasten off.
Join in colour 2.
19th Row – (Divide for Armholes) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of the next 15dc, 2dc into next dc, miss 27dc, (armhole) 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of the next 34dc, 2dc into next dc, miss 27dc, (armhole) 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn. Fasten off. (74dc)
Join in colour 3.
Commence Skirt – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, BS (see abbrev) into next dc,* miss 1dc, BS into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc, miss 1dc, 1dc into last dc. Turn. (36BS)
21st Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work BS into each BS to last dc, 1dc into dc. Turn. Fasten off.
Rpt the 21st Row in colour 1.
Rpt the 21st Row in colour sequence as follows:-
# one row colour 2, two rows colour 3, one row colour 1. #
Rpt colour sequence from # to # until 15BS rows have been worked from yoke or work measures approx 10 inches from shoulder. Turn.
Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 2dc into each BS to end, 1dc into last dc. Turn. (74dc)
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to end. Do not turn at the end of row.
Button/Buttonhole Bands – Make 1ch, work 34dc evenly into row ends up first front edge, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each ch around neck, 3dc into corner, work 34dc evenly into row ends down second front edge, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
You can change to a smaller hook size here if you wish to make a tighter edge.
Buttonhole Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 1dc into each of next 18dc up front edge, * make 2ch, miss 1dc, 1dc into each of next 8dc, * rpt from * to * once, make 2ch, miss 1dc, 1dc into last dc. Turn. (3 buttonholes)
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 1dc into each 2ch space and dc down front edge to end. Fasten off.
Button Band – Return to opposite front edge, with RS facing and working from neck downwards, join yarn to first dc, make 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to neck. Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 – With RS facing join colour 1 to first un-worked dc under arm, make 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 26dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (27dc)
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 3 more rows of 1dc into each dc, slip stitching to first dc and turning at the end of each row. Fasten off.
Finishing – Close small gaps under the arms, weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn, attach buttons to correspond with buttonholes.
USA format below:-
Bouncing Baby Crochet Cardigan USA
Pattern Number CNC462
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
Inc. Increase
yo. Yarn Over
BS. Bean Stitch
Insert the hook in next stitch and pull up a loop, (2 loops on hook ) yo, insert in same stitch and pull up a loop, (4 loops on hook) yo insert in same stitch and pull up a loop, (6 loops on hook) yo and pull though all 6 loops, ch1.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
USING DIFFERENT HOOK SIZES (see materials)
Approx Sizes to fit: Newborn – 0 – 3 month – 3 – 6 month – 6 – 12 month
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, you will need approximately:-
70 grams of King Cole Big Value Baby DK yarn in color 1
25 grams of King Cole Big Value Baby DK yarn in each of the colors 2 & 3
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
Crochet Hook sizes
Newborn 4.00mm, 0-3 months 4.50mm
3-6 months 5.00mm, 6-12 months 5.50mm, 3 small buttons
GAUGE – 4sc & 5 rows measures approx 1 inch
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Worked in one piece starting with yoke.
With colour 1 ch53, (RS) 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each of next 6ch, 3sc in next ch, 1sc in each of next 9ch, 3sc in next ch, 1sc in each of next 16ch, 3sc in next ch, 1sc in each of next 9ch, 3sc in next ch, 1sc in each of next 7ch. Turn. (60sc)
2nd Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
3rd Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 7sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 11sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 18sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 11sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 8sc. Turn. (68sc)
4th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
5th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 8sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 20sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 9sc. Turn. (76sc)
6th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
7th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 9sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 15sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 22sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 15sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 10sc. Turn. (84sc)
8th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
9th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 10sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 17sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 24sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 17sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 11sc. Turn. (92sc)
10th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
11th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 11sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 19sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 26sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 19sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 12sc. Turn. (100sc)
12th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
13th Row – (Inc Row) 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 12sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 21sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 28sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 21sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc. Turn. (108sc)
14th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
15th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 13sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 23sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 30sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 23sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 14sc. Turn. (116sc)
16th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
17th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 14sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 25sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 32sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 25sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 15sc. Turn. (124sc)
18th Row – Rpt 2nd Row. Fasten off.
Join in colour 2.
19th Row – (Divide for Armholes) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of the next 15sc, 2sc in next sc, skip 27sc, (armhole) 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of the next 34sc, 2sc in next sc, skip 27sc, (armhole) 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn. Fasten off. (74sc)
Join in colour 3.
Commence Skirt – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, BS (see abbrev) in next sc,* skip 1sc, BS in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 2sc, skip 1sc, 1sc in last sc. Turn. (36BS)
21st Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work BS in each BS to last sc, 1sc in sc. Turn. Fasten off.
Rpt the 21st Row in colour 1.
Rpt the 21st Row in colour sequence as follows:-
# one row colour 2, two rows colour 3, one row colour 1. #
Rpt colour sequence from # to # until 15BS rows have been worked from yoke or work measures approx 10 inches from shoulder. Turn.
Next Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 2sc in each BS to end, 1sc in last sc. Turn. (74sc)
Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end. Do not turn at the end of row.
Button/Buttonhole Bands – ch1, work 34sc evenly in row ends up first front edge, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch around neck, 3sc in corner, work 34sc evenly in row ends down second front edge, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
You can change to a smaller hook size here if you wish to make a tighter edge.
Buttonhole Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1sc in each of next 18sc up front edge, * ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in each of next 8sc, * rpt from * to * once, ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in last sc. Turn. (3 buttonholes)
Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1sc in each ch2 space and sc down front edge to end. Fasten off.
Button Band – Return to opposite front edge, with RS facing and working from neck downwards, join yarn to first sc, ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1sc in each sc to neck. Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 – With RS facing join colour 1 to first un-worked sc under arm, ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 26sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (27sc)
Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 3 more rows of 1sc in each sc, slip stitching to first sc and turning at the end of each row. Fasten off.
Finishing – Close small gaps under the arms, weave in and trim off all loose ends of yarn, attach buttons to correspond with buttonholes.
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