This easy crochet baby cardigan is worked from the top down, making it simple to customize the length of both the body and sleeves as you go. The yoke is shaped with corner increases that create natural raglan lines, allowing the cardigan to expand smoothly across the shoulders. Using baby weight yarn and a 4.0 mm hook, the fabric remains soft, lightweight, and comfortable for delicate skin.
Crochet Baby Jacket
The construction is practical and beginner friendly. After completing the yoke, the sleeves are separated and the body is worked straight down to the desired length. The sleeves are then added in the round for a seamless look. With simple button bands and optional decorative edging, this crochet baby cardigan is perfect for everyday wear or gifting.
Materials
- Baby weight yarn fingering or sport
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- 3 buttons
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Foundation And Yoke
- Chain 54
- Skip first 2 chains
- Double crochet in next 7 chains
- In next chain work 1 double crochet 2 chain 1 double crochet
- Double crochet in next 10 chains
- In next chain work 1 double crochet 2 chain 1 double crochet
- Double crochet in next 14 chains
- In next chain work 1 double crochet 2 chain 1 double crochet
- Double crochet in next 10 chains
- In next chain work 1 double crochet 2 chain 1 double crochet
- Double crochet in remaining 8 chains
- For rows 2 to 6 chain 2 and turn
- Work double crochet across
- In each 2 chain corner space work 1 double crochet 2 chain 1 double crochet
- Continue until yoke reaches desired size
Separating The Sleeves
- Double crochet across first front section
- Work 1 double crochet into first corner space
- Skip all sleeve stitches
- Work 1 double crochet into next corner space
- Double crochet across back section
- Work 1 double crochet into next corner space
- Skip second sleeve stitches
- Work 1 double crochet into final corner space
- Double crochet across last front section
Body
- Work rows of double crochet back and forth
- Continue until cardigan reaches desired length
- Add optional single crochet or shell stitch along bottom edge
Sleeves
- Attach yarn at underarm
- Work double crochet evenly around armhole
- Join with slip stitch
- Continue working in rounds of double crochet
- Work until sleeve reaches desired length
- For cuff switch to smaller hook or work 1 to 2 rounds of single crochet
- Repeat for second sleeve
Finishing Touches
- Attach yarn along front opening
- Work 2 to 3 rows of single crochet for button band
- On one side create buttonholes by chaining 2 and skipping 2 stitches
- Work single crochet around neckline for clean edge
- Sew buttons securely
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