Adorable Crochet Waffle Baby Sweater Pattern

This crochet baby waffle sweater pattern is perfect for crafting a cozy and stylish piece for your little one. Designed with a classic waffle stitch, this sweater offers a soft, textured look while providing comfort and warmth.

Crochet Baby Waffle Sweater

The pattern is easy to follow and includes step-by-step instructions for each section, from the collar to the sleeves. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project allows for customization with color choices and is sure to be a favorite in your baby's wardrobe. The pattern also includes ribbed details around the bottom and sleeves for added style and fit.

Collar (3.5 mm hook)

Start with a slip knot and chain 12.
Row 1: Single crochet into the second chain from the hook and continue to the end for 11 single crochets.

Subsequent Rows: Chain one, turn, and do back loop only single crochet.

Repeat for a total of 58 rows.
Join: Slip stitch the last row to the edge of the foundation chain.
Single crochet both sides of the collar together, forming a circle.
You should have 58 single crochets around.

Yoke (4 mm hook)

Round 1: Begin with a "V" stitch (double crochet, chain one, double crochet) in the first stitch.
Work double crochets and V stitches to form four corners.
Slip stitch to join.
Yoke Rounds: Alternate between rounds of back posts and front posts with V stitches at each corner.
Continue for 9 rows.

Body (4 mm hook)

Armholes: Close the armholes by slip stitching the V stitches together.
Pattern: Continue the alternating waffle pattern used in the yoke for the body.
Finish: Repeat the pattern for a total of 21 rows from the start of the yoke.

Bottom Ribbing (3.5 mm hook)

Single Crochet Round: Switch to the 3.5 mm hook.
Do a round of single crochet, decreasing by single crocheting two stitches together every three stitches.
Ribbing: Chain six, single crochet back down the chain, and slip stitch the ribbing piece to the body twice.
Continue with back loop only single crochet for the ribbing all the way around.
Join: Join the ends of the ribbing to complete the bottom.

Sleeves (4 mm hook)

Start: Slip stitch into the second chain of the chain-4 space under the arm.
Pattern: Continue the alternating waffle pattern used for the body.
Finish: Work for a total of 20 rows from the beginning of the sleeve.

Sleeve Ribbing (3.5 mm hook)

Single Crochet Round: Switch to the 3.5 mm hook.
Do a round of single crochet, decreasing by single crocheting two together every two stitches.
Ribbing: Chain six and single crochet back down the chain.
Join the ribbing to the sleeve and continue the back loop only single crochet ribbing all the way around.