Chic Crochet Short Cardi Pattern For Winter Ideal For 1-3 Year Old Baby

Transform your wardrobe with the woven magic of the Crochet Short Cardi Pattern! This versatile piece brings a touch of handmade elegance to any outfit. Elevating your style with its intricate stitch work and charming design.

Crochet Short Cardi

Whether you're looking to layer up on a breezy summer evening or add a pop of texture to your look. This pattern promises to be your go-to for adding a cozy yet stylish flair to your ensemble. Get ready to crochet your way to effortless chicness with the Crochet Short Cardi Pattern!

Materials Needed:

Yarn: Size number 3 light yarn or DK weight yarn
Crochet hooks: 4 mm and 3 mm
Scissors and yarn needle
Stitch markers
Measuring tape
Buttons (4-5 buttons, size 20mm)
Optional: Hook with a comfortable handle

Yolk (Beginning of the Cardigan):

Chain 63 to start.

Row 1:

Skip first chain, single crochet in second chain and continue with single crochets to the end (62 single crochets total).

Row 2:

Chain 2, skip 1 stitch, 3 double crochets, skip 2 stitches, repeat from to end, ending with 1 double crochet in the last stitch.
Continue repeating Row 2 until the back measurement from stitch marker to stitch marker is half the desired chest measurement (e.g. 28-29 cm for 1-2 years size).

Start of Short Winter Cardigan:

Connect on a specific row depending on the need for front post or three double crochet row.

Front Post Row:

Start with front post double crochets and single crochets with chains in between.

Three Double Crochet Row:

Make three double crochets in the post Stitches from the prior row.

Bottom Edging:

Switch to the 3 mm hook for the bottom edging.
Start with a row of front post double crochet and half double crochet combination.
Repeat this pattern for 5-7 rows to desired length for the cardigan.

Neckline:

Create the buttonholes on one side of the cardigan while matching the opposite side's stitch count.
Start with chaining 2 then working front post double crochets and skipping stitches for buttonholes as needed.

Sleeves:

Start with the appropriate row based on the pattern (front post or three double crochets).
Measure the width and adjust if necessary to maintain proper sizing.
Continue with three double crochets in post Stitches of the previous row and make any decreases if needed.

Cuff:

When reaching the desired sleeve length, switch to the 3 mm hook and start the cuff.
Create a front post and half double crochet pattern for the end of the sleeves, leaving space for the cuff.