Free Baby Crochet Pattern-Picot Edge Cardigan – Sweet little sweater made in shell design with picot edging around coat and sleeves.
Use for your own little one’s or make for baby showers and gifts for friends and family.
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Formats
Two easy formats have been used to write this adorable free baby crochet pattern picot edge cardigan pattern for UK crocheters and USA crafters.
Abbreviations UK & USA
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
dc. Double Crochet – sc
tr. Treble Crochet – dc
rpt. Repeat
ss Slip Stitch – sl st
Inc. Increase
Best Yarn
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn in the pattern materials section.
I have used King Cole Big Value double knitting in one or edged in two colours for the samples of the free baby crochet picot edge cardigan.
Crochet Hook Size
Pattern asks for a 4.00mm crochet hook, you are welcome to use other hook sizes and thicker yarn if you want to make the outfit a different size.
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Free Baby Crochet Pattern
Picot Edge Cardigan UK
Abbreviations UK
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble
rpt. Repeat
ss Slip Stitch
Inc. Increase
Shell. 2tr, 1ch, 2tr
3ch counts as first tr
Picot Edge.
* 1dc into next 3dc, 3ch, ss into 3rd ch from hook, * rpt from * to * to end.
Size to fit approx:- 14” chest Newborn baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 9 inches
Sleeve seam finished length approx 4.5 inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn I have used:-
100 grams of King Cole Big Value Baby DK yarn
4.00mm crochet hook, 3 small buttons
TENSION – 9tr and 5 Rows of tr measures approx 2 inches x 2 inches (5cm x 5cm)
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Scroll down the page for the USA format
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Worked in one piece starting with yoke, with 4.00mm hook make 49ch, (RS) 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1tr into each ch to end (46tr + 3ch). Turn.
Row 2 – (Inc) 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to end, 1tr into top of 3ch, (57tr + 3ch). Turn.
Row 3 – 3ch, 1tr into each tr to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.
Row 4 – (Inc) 3ch, 1tr into next tr * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 2tr * rpt from * to * to last tr and 3ch, 2tr into tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (76tr + 3ch)
Row 5 – 3ch, 1tr into each tr to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.
Row 6 – (Inc) 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 2tr * rpt from * to * to last 2tr and 3ch, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into last tr, 1tr into top of 3ch (101tr + 3ch). Turn.
Commence Skirt – 3ch, miss first tr, * 1 shell (see abbrev) into next tr, miss 2tr, * rpt from * to * to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (33 Shells)
Next Row – (Divide for armholes), 3ch, 1 shell into each of the next 5 shells, miss 6 shells, (sleeve) 1 shell into each of next 11 shells, miss next 6 shells, (sleeve) 1 shell into each of next 5 shells, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (21 shells)
Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * 1 shell into next shell, 1dc into the space between shells, * rpt from * to * to end, working last dc into top of 3ch. Turn.
Pattern Row 1 – 3ch, 1 shell into each shell to end, 1tr into dc. Turn.
Pattern Row 2 – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * 1 shell into next shell, 1dc into the space between shells, * rpt from * to * to end, working last dc into top of 3ch. Turn.
Pattern Rows 1 & 2 form the pattern, rpt both pattern rows 4 more times or until work measures approx 9” from shoulder. Turn.
Next row – (A contrast color yarn here if you wish) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * 1dc into next 2tr, 1dc into 1ch space, 3ch, ss into 3rd ch from hook, 1dc into same 1ch space, 1dc into next 2tr, miss dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, 1dc into last dc.
Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 – With WS facing, rejoin yarn to same 1ch space of shell on skirt at base of armhole, 3ch, 1 shell into each shell across, ending with 1tr into 1ch space of shell on skirt on opposite side of armhole, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Row 2 once.
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 three more times or until sleeve seam measures approx 3.5. (turning and slip stitching at the end of each row). Work Pattern Row 1 once. Turn. (6 shells)
Cuff – Missing all ch spaces, work 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, ss to first dc. Turn. (25dc). Work 1 more row of 1dc into each dc to end, ss to first dc. Turn.
(Use a contrast colour here if you wish) Work 1 row of picot edge (see abbrev) to end, ss to first dc. Fasten off.
Button/Buttonhole Bands – Starting with WS facing, rejoin yarn at lower edge, working upwards towards neck edge, work 33dc evenly in row ends, up first front edge, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each tr around neck, 3dc into corner, work 33dc evenly into row ends down second front edge. Turn.
Next Row – (Buttonholes) Work 1dc into each of next 21dc, (to base of yoke) 2ch, miss 1dc, 1dc into next 5dc, (twice), 2ch, miss 1dc, 1dc into last dc. Turn at neck edge.
Next Row – Work 1 row of picot edge working into all dc and ch spaces to end. (use a contrast colour for this row if preferred). Fasten off.
Return to the opposite side of front edge and working from the neck downwards, work 1 more row in dc. Turn.
(Use a contrast colour here if you wish) Work 1 row of picot edge. Fasten off.
Finishing – Close small gaps underarms, sew in and tie off loose threads, turn through to right side. Sew on buttons to correspond with the buttonholes.
USA format below:-
Free Baby Crochet Pattern
Picot Edge Cardigan USA
Abbreviations USA
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
Inc. Increase
Shell. (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in same space or stitch
ch3 counts as first dc.
Picot Edge.
* 1sc in next 3sc, ch3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, * rpt from * to * to end.
Size to fit approx:- 14” chest Newborn baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 9 Inches
Sleeve seam finished length approx 4.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn I have used:-
100 grams of King Cole Big Value Baby DK yarn
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
4.00mm crochet hook, 3 small buttons
GAUGE – 9dc and 5 Rows of dc measures approx 2” x 2” (5cm x 5cm)
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Worked in one piece starting with yoke, with 4.00mm hook ch49, (RS) 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end (46dc + ch3) Turn.
Row 2 – (Inc) ch3, 1dc in next dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc in top of ch3, (57dc + ch3) Turn.
Row 3 – ch3, 1dc in each dc to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.
Row 4 – (Inc) ch3, 1dc in next dc * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc * rpt from * to * to last dc and ch3, 2dc in dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (76dc + ch3)
Row 5 – ch3, 1dc in each dc to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.
Row 6 – (Inc) ch3, 1dc in next dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc * rpt from * to * to last 2dc and ch3, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in last dc, 1dc in top of ch3 (101dc + ch3). Turn.
Commence Skirt – ch3, skip next dc, * 1 shell (see abbrev) in next dc, skip 2dc, * rpt from * to *
to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (33 Shells)
Next Row – (Divide for armholes), ch3, 1 shell in each of the next 5 shells, skip 6 shells, (sleeve) 1 shell in each of next 11 shells, skip next 6 shells, (sleeve) 1 shell in each of next 5 shells, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (21 shells)
Next Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * 1 shell in next shell, 1sc in the space between shells, * rpt from * to * to end, working last sc in top of ch3. Turn.
Pattern Row 1 – ch3, 1 shell in each shell to end, 1dc in sc. Turn.
Pattern Row 2 – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * 1 shell in next shell, 1sc in the space between shells, * rpt from * to * to end, working last sc in top of ch3. Turn.
Pattern Rows 1 & 2 form the pattern, rpt both pattern rows 4 more times or until work measures approx 9” from shoulder. Turn.
Next row – (contrast color can be used here if you wish)
ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * 1sc in next 2dc, 1sc in ch1 space, ch3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 1sc in same ch1 space, 1sc in next 2dc, skip sc, * rpt from * to * to last sc, 1sc in last sc. (you can use a contrast color here if you wish). Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 – With WS facing, rejoin yarn to same ch1 space of shell on skirt at base of armhole, ch3, 1 shell in each shell across, ending with 1dc in ch1 space of shell on skirt on opposite side of armhole, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Row 2 once.
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 three more times or until sleeve seam measures 3.5 inches (turning and slip stitching at the end of each row). Work Pattern Row 1 once. Turn. (6 shells)
Cuff – Skipping all ch spaces, work ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, sl st to first sc. Turn. (25sc). Work 1 more row of 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc. Turn.
(Use a contrast color yarn here if you wish)
Work 1 row of picot edge (see abbrev) to end, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Button/Buttonhole Bands – Starting with WS facing, rejoin yarn at lower edge, working upwards towards neck edge, work 33sc evenly in row ends, up first front edge, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each dc around neck, 3sc in corner, work 33sc evenly in row ends down the second front edge. Turn.
Next Row – (Buttonholes) Work 1sc in each of next 21sc,(to base of yoke) ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in next 5sc, (twice), ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in last sc. Turn at neck edge.
Next Row – Work 1 row of picot edge working in all sc and ch spaces to end. Fasten off. (Use a contrast color yarn here if you wish)
Return to opposite side of front edge and working from the neck downwards, work 1 more row in sc. Turn.
(Use a contrast color yarn here if you wish) Work 1 row of picot edge. Fasten off.
Finishing – Close small gaps underarms, sew in and tie off loose threads, turn through to right side. Sew on buttons to correspond with buttonholes.
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