This strawberry themed baby cardigan crochet pattern creates a charming and practical garment for little ones from newborn to 12 months.
Crochet Strawberry Baby Cardigan
Worked top down with a flexible granny stitch, it allows easy sizing, smooth fit, and adorable strawberry details that add playful texture and visual appeal.
Materials
- DK weight yarn approximately 100g to 150g depending on size
- 4.0mm crochet hook for main body
- 3.5mm crochet hook for edging and cuffs
- 4 to 5 buttons
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
- Tapestry needle
Foundation Loop Chain
- Make a slip knot and chain 3
- Work 1 double crochet into the first chain to form the first loop
- Chain 3 and work 1 double crochet into the base of the chains
- Repeat until you have 16 loops total
Marking the Sections
- Lay loops flat to identify cardigan sections
- Assign 2 loops for each front
- Assign 2 loops for each sleeve
- Assign 4 loops for the back
- Place stitch markers at each corner loop to mark increases
Yoke Construction
- Chain 2 and turn at the start of each row
- Work 3 double crochet into each loop space
- At each marked corner work 2 double crochet chain 1 2 double crochet
- Repeat two increase rows
- Work two rows without corner increases
- Continue alternating until the back width reaches approximately 24 to 26 cm
Joining for Armholes
- Crochet across the first front section
- At the corner work 2 double crochet chain 1
- Skip all sleeve loops
- Work 2 double crochet into the next corner
- Continue across the back and repeat for the second sleeve opening
Body Section
- Continue working the 3 double crochet shell pattern
- Do not add any more increases
- Crochet until the body is about 3 cm shorter than the desired final length
Bottom Edging
- Switch to a 3.5mm hook
- Alternate front post double crochet and half double crochet across the row
- Repeat this edging for 3 rows to create a ribbed finish
Neckline and Front Borders
- Add one extra double crochet row at the back neckline for height
- Work decorative post stitches around the neckline
- Crochet three rows of single crochet along both front edges
- Create buttonholes by chaining 2 and skipping 1 stitch at evenly spaced intervals
Sleeves
- Join yarn at the bottom of each armhole
- Work the 3 double crochet shell pattern in rounds
- Alternate direction each round to maintain texture
- Finish sleeves with the same ribbed edging as the body
Strawberry Embellishments
- Attach green yarn and work 4 half double crochet into the top of a shell stitch
- Join red yarn and crochet a 6 double crochet cluster into the green stitches
- Secure yarn ends and gently pull the berry forward for dimension
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