Crochet budtime baby cardigan, cute ribbed baby sweater to fit a 3-6 month baby. It will make a lovely gift for the new arrival.
Design is made using front and back post double crochet stitches
Hope you enjoy making this sweet cardigan, I’m sure any new mum will love it.
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I have many more free baby cardigan and coat patterns:-
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Formats
Two easy formats have been used to write this crochet budtime baby cardigan pattern for UK crocheters and USA crafters.
Abbreviations UK & USA
RS. Right Side
st. Stitches
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet – sc
tr. Treble Crochet – dc
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch – sl st
DNT. Do Not Turn.
yrh. Yarn Round Hook – yo
Best Yarn
For great results from this free crochet baby pattern it is always best to use the recommended yarn in the pattern materials section.
I have used Stylecraft Special DK in cream and blush colours for each of the samples of the crochet budtime baby cardigan, but check out more colours in this yarn.
Crochet Hook Size
Pattern asks for a 4.00mm crochet hook, change hook sizes higher or lower to make the outfit bigger or smaller, you can also change the thickness of yarn if you wish.
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Crochet Budtime Baby Cardigan UK
Pattern Number CNC503
Skill Level: Experienced
Abbreviations UK
RS. Right Side
st. Stitches
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
DNT. Do Not Turn.
yrh. Yarn Round Hook
fptr. Work tr around front post of the tr on row below
bptr. Work tr around back post of the tr on row below
dec. Decrease
Pull up loop from each of next 2st, yrh, pull through all loops
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
2ch at the start of each row counts as first tr
Size to fit approx: 18 Inch chest, 3-6 month baby
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
130 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn
4.00mm crochet hook, 5 small buttons
For a 20 inch chest 6-12 month baby use a 4.50mm hook
TENSION – 5tr & 3 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.
Make 56ch, 1tr into 3rd ch from hook, 1tr into next 6ch, (front), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into next 8ch, (sleeve), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into next 19ch, (back), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into next 8ch, (sleeve), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into next 8ch, (front). Turn (62tr + 2ch)
2nd Row – (Inc) 2ch, * 1tr into next tr, bptr around next tr, * rpt from * to * to centre tr on 3tr group, (front) 3tr into tr.
rpt from * to * to centre tr on next 3tr group, (sleeve) 3tr into tr.
rpt from * to * to 3tr group, 1tr into next tr, (back) 3tr into centre tr.
rpt from * to * to centre tr on next 3tr group, (sleeve) 3tr into tr.
bptr around next tr, rpt from * to * to last tr and 2tch, work 1tr into tr, 1tr into top of 2ch. (front) Turn. (70tr + 2ch)
3rd Row – (Inc) 2ch, * 1tr into next tr, fptr around next tr, * rpt from * to * to 3tr group, 1tr into next tr, 3tr into centre tr.
rpt from * to * to centre tr on next 3tr group, 3tr into tr.
fptr around next tr, rpt from * to * to centre tr on next 3tr group, 3tr into tr.
rpt from * to * to centre tr on next 3tr group, 3tr into tr.
rpt from * to * to last tr and 2tch, work 1tr into tr, 1tr into top of 2ch. Turn. (78tr + 2ch)
4th Row – (Inc) 2ch, * 1tr into next tr, bptr around next tr, * rpt from * to * to centre tr on 3tr group, 3tr into tr.
rpt from * to * to centre tr on next 3tr group, 3tr into tr.
rpt from * to * to 3tr group, 1tr into next tr, 3tr into centre tr.
rpt from * to * to centre tr on next 3tr group, 3tr into tr.
bptr around next tr, rpt from * to * to last tr and 2tch, work 1tr into tr, 1tr into top of 2ch. Turn. (86tr + 2ch)
Rpt 3rd & 4th Rows until 10 rows have been worked in all. Turn.
11th Row – Rpt 3rd Row (141tr + 2ch)
Shape Armholes – 2ch, * 1tr into next tr, bptr around next tr, * rpt from * to * to centre tr on 3tr group, 2tr into tr, miss 30tr, (sleeve) 1tr into next tr, rpt from * to * across back to next 3tr group, 1tr into next tr, 2tr, miss 30tr, (sleeve) 2tr into next tr, bptr around next tr, rpt from * to * to last tr and 3tch, work 1tr into tr, 1tr into top of 2ch. Turn. (86tr + 2ch)
Pattern Row 1 – 2ch, * 1tr into next tr, fptr around next tr, * rpt from * to * to last tr and 3tch, work 1tr into tr, 1tr into top of 2ch. Turn.
Pattern Row 2 – 2ch, * 1tr into next tr, bptr around next tr, * rpt from * to * to last tr and 3tch, work 1tr into tr, 1tr into top of 2ch. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 until you have 25 rows worked in all from beginning. DNT.
Button/Buttonhole Bands – With RS of work facing, working along right hand front edge, work 40dc evenly into row ends along first front edge, 3dc into corner, work 1dc into each ch around neck, 3dc into corner, work 40dc evenly into row ends down second front edge, dc into corner, work 1dc into each dc along bottom of coat to end, ss to fist dc. Turn.
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 1dc into each dc around cardigan to end, working 3dc into corners, ss to fist dc at the end of row. Turn.
Buttonhole Band – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into next 4dc, make * 2ch, miss 2dc, 1dc into each of next 7dc, * rpt from * to * 3 more times, 2ch, miss 2dc, 1dc into last dc. Turn. (5 Buttonholes made)
Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc and 2dc into each 2ch space to end. Fasten off.
Button Band – Return to opposite front edge, with RS facing and working from neck downwards, rejoin yarn to first dc, make 1ch, work 1dc into stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into dc to end. Turn.
Starting with 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 – With WS facing, rejoin yarn to space underarm were you divided for the armholes, work 2ch, * 1tr into next tr, bptr around next tr, * rpt from * to * across the 30tr for sleeve to end, 1tr into space underarm were you divided, ss to top of 2ch on beginning of row to make a round. Turn. (31tr + 2ch)
Continue in pattern as set with one row fptr and one row bptr until you have worked 12 rows in all or measures approx 4.5 inches from underarm. Turn.
Cuff – 1ch, 1dc into base of ch, 1dc into next 2st, * dec 1dc (see abbrev) over next 2st, 1dc into each of next 3st, * rpt from * to * to last 4st, dec 1dc over next 2st, 1dc into each of last 2st, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (26dc)
Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt last row once.
Finishing – Close small gaps underarms, weave in any loose ends of yarn, sew on buttons to correspond with the buttonholes.
USA format below:-
Crochet Budtime Baby Cardigan USA
Pattern Number CNC503
Skill Level: Experienced
Abbreviations USA
RS. Right Side
st. Stitches
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
DNT. Do Not Turn.
yo. Yarn Over
fpdc. Work dc around front post of the dc on row below
bpdc. Work dc around back post of the dc on row below
dec. Decrease
Pull up loop from each of next 2st, yo, pull through all loops
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch2 at the start of each row counts as first dc
Size to fit approx: 18 Inch chest, 3-6 month baby
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
130 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
4.00mm crochet hook, 5 small buttons
For a 20 inch chest 6-12 month baby use a 4.50mm hook
GAUGE – 5dc & 3 rows measures approx 1 inch
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Worked in one piece, starting with yoke.
ch56, 1dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1dc in next 6ch, (front), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 8ch, (sleeve), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 19ch, (back), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 8ch, (sleeve), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 8ch, (front). Turn (62dc + ch2)
2nd Row – (Inc) ch2, * 1dc in next dc, bpdc around next dc, * rpt from * to * to centre dc on 3dc group, (front) 3dc in dc.
rpt from * to * to centre dc on next 3dc group, (sleeve) 3dc in dc.
rpt from * to * to 3dc group, 1dc in next dc, (back) 3dc in centre dc.
rpt from * to * to centre dc on next 3dc group, (sleeve) 3dc in dc.
bpdc around next dc, rpt from * to * to last dc and 2tch, work 1dc in dc, 1dc in top of ch2. (front) Turn. (70dc + ch2)
3rd Row – (Inc) ch2, * 1dc in next dc, fpdc around next dc, * rpt from * to * to 3dc group, 1dc in next dc, 3dc in centre dc.
rpt from * to * to centre dc on next 3dc group, 3dc in dc.
fpdc around next dc, rpt from * to * to centre dc on next 3dc group, 3dc in dc.
rpt from * to * to centre dc on next 3dc group, 3dc in dc.
rpt from * to * to last dc and 2tch, work 1dc in dc, 1dc in top of ch2. Turn. (78dc + ch2)
4th Row – (Inc) ch2, * 1dc in next dc, bpdc around next dc, * rpt from * to * to centre dc on 3dc group, 3dc in dc.
rpt from * to * to centre dc on next 3dc group, 3dc in dc.
rpt from * to * to 3dc group, 1dc in next dc, 3dc in centre dc.
rpt from * to * to centre dc on next 3dc group, 3dc in dc.
bpdc around next dc, rpt from * to * to last dc and 2tch, work 1dc in dc, 1dc in top of ch2. Turn. (86dc + ch2)
Rpt 3rd & 4th Rows until 10 rows have been worked in all. Turn.
11th Row – Rpt 3rd Row (141dc + ch2)
Shape Armholes – ch2, * 1dc in next dc, bpdc around next dc, * rpt from * to * to centre dc on 3dc group, 2dc in dc, skip 30dc, (sleeve) 1dc in next dc, rpt from * to * across back to next 3dc group, 1dc in next dc, 2dc, skip 30dc, (sleeve) 2dc in next dc, bpdc around next dc, rpt from * to * to last dc and 3tch, work 1dc in dc, 1dc in top of ch2. Turn. (86dc + ch2)
Pattern Row 1 – ch2, * 1dc in next dc, fpdc around next dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc and 3tch, work 1dc in dc, 1dc in top of ch2. Turn.
Pattern Row 2 – ch2, * 1dc in next dc, bpdc around next dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc and 3tch, work 1dc in dc, 1dc in top of ch2. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 until you have 25 rows worked in all from beginning. DNT.
Button/Buttonhole Bands – With RS of work facing, working along right hand front edge, work 40sc evenly in row ends along first front edge, 3sc in corner, work 1sc in each ch around neck, 3sc in corner, work 40sc evenly in row ends down second front edge, sc in corner, work 1sc in each sc along bottom of coat to end, sl st to fist sc. Turn.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1sc in each sc around cardigan to end, working 3sc in corners, sl st to fist sc at the end of row. Turn.
Buttonhole Band – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in next 4sc, * ch2, skip 2sc, 1sc in each of next 7sc, * rpt from * to * 3 more times, ch2, skip 2sc, 1sc in last sc. Turn. (5 Buttonholes made)
Next Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc and 2sc in each ch2 space to end. Fasten off.
Button Band – Return to opposite front edge, with RS facing and working from neck downwards, rejoin yarn to first sc, ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in sc to end. Turn.
Starting with ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 – With WS facing, rejoin yarn to space underarm were you divided for the armholes, ch2, * 1dc in next dc, bpdc around next dc, * rpt from * to * across the 30dc for sleeve to end, 1dc in space underarm were you divided, sl st to top of ch2 on beginning of row to make a round. Turn. (31dc + ch2)
Continue in pattern as set with one row fpdc and one row bpdc until you have worked 12 rows in all or measures approx 4.5 inches from underarm. Turn.
Cuff – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch, 1sc in next 2st, * dec 1sc (see abbrev) over next 2st, 1sc in each of next 3st, * rpt from * to * to last 4st, dec 1sc over next 2st, 1sc in each of last 2st, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (26sc)
Next Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt last row once.
Finishing – Close small gaps underarms, weave in any loose ends of yarn, sew on buttons to correspond with the buttonholes.
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