This Sideways Crochet Baby Sweater pattern is a charming and practical design made especially for little ones around 12 months old. Worked sideways instead of top down or bottom up, this sweater creates a beautiful drape and a comfortable fit that allows babies to move freely.
Crochet Baby Sweater
The combination of simple half double crochet stitches with playful bobble texture adds visual interest while keeping the pattern approachable for confident beginners. With ribbed cuffs, a cozy body, and a customizable button band, this sweater is perfect for everyday wear, baby gifts, or handmade wardrobe staples. Inspired by the tutorial from Jen Dwyer, the construction is thoughtful, modern, and easy to adapt with different yarn colors or button styles.
Materials
- Fingering weight yarn held double
- 5.0 mm (H) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Buttons
Gauge
- 14 half double crochets by 11 rows equals a 4 x 4 inch square
Cuffs (Make 2)
- Chain 11
- Work half double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook and across for a total of 10 stitches
- Chain 2, turn, work half double crochet in the third loop of each stitch across
- Chain 2, turn, repeat the ribbing by working half double crochet in the back loop
- Repeat ribbing rows until the cuff measures 6 inches
- Do not cut yarn after finishing the first cuff
First Sleeve
- Work 32 half double crochets evenly across the side edge of the cuff
- Work 2 rows of half double crochet
- Chain 2, turn, work 1 half double crochet, then repeat 4 half double crochet, 1 bobble stitch, 1 single crochet across, ending with 1 half double crochet
- Work 3 rows of half double crochet
- Chain 2, turn, work 2 half double crochet, then repeat 1 bobble stitch, 1 single crochet, 4 half double crochet across
- Continue repeating the sleeve pattern until the sleeve measures 7 inches from the cuff
Adding the Body Side One
- Chain 27 at the end of the sleeve
- Work half double crochet across the chain and sleeve stitches
- At the opposite end, chain another 27
- Work the bottom 8 stitches on each side in half double crochet ribbing using the third loop
- Continue working half double crochet and bobble pattern across the center stitches
- Maintain ribbing at both ends for a total of 11 rows
Neck and Back Section
- Mark the center stitch at stitch 42
- Work only across 42 stitches to form the back neck section
- Continue for the required rows to shape the neckline
- Chain 43 to recreate the second front panel
- Resume working across the full width of the sweater body
Second Sleeve and Finishing
- Work back and forth across the center 32 stitches to form the second sleeve
- Continue until the sleeve measures 7 inches
- Attach the second cuff to the sleeve using a mattress stitch
- Fold sweater with right sides together and seam sides and underarms
- Work 3 rows of half double crochet ribbing around the front opening and neckline
- On the third row, create buttonholes by chaining 1 and skipping 1 stitch
- Sew buttons onto the opposite side of the band
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