If you're beginner in crochet, this pattern is a great starting point. It uses only one stitch and is very quick to work up. This sleeper pattern is designed to be easy to put on and off, perfect for quick diaper changes.
Crochet Simple Newborn Sleeper
Materials:
- Yarn: Caboo yarn (size 3/DK, cotton/bamboo blend) – approx. 380 yards
- Hook: Crochet hook size G/4mm
- Others:
- ⅛” elastic
- Needle and thread
Gauge:
- 18 sts x 9 rows = 4” square
Pattern Notes:
- Do not turn throughout the entire pattern.
- Pattern is written using US terms.
- The chain at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
Pattern:
- Round 1: Fdc-48 (or ch-50, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each to end) Join to top of the first dc with sl st. (48)
- Round 2: Ch-2, * dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to the top of the first dc with sl st. (60)
- Round 3: Ch-2, * dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to the top of the first dc with sl st. (72)
- Round 4: Ch-2, * dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to the top of the first dc with sl st. (84)
- Round 5: Ch-2, * dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to the top of the first dc with sl st. (96)
- Round 6: Ch-2, * dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to the top of the first dc with sl st. (108)
- Round 7: Ch-2, * dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to the top of the first dc with sl st. (120)
- Round 8: Ch-2, * dc in next 9 sts, 2dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to the top of the first dc with sl st. (132)
Armholes:
Round 9: Ch-2, dc in next 3 sts, skip 27 sts, dc in next 39 sts. Skip 27 sts, dc in the remaining 36 sts. Join to the first dc with sl st. (78)
Body:
- Round 10: Ch-1, dc in each st around. Do not join, work in a spiral for the remainder of the pattern marking the first st of the row with a stitch marker. (78)
- Round 11 – 39: DC in each st around. (78)
Due to working in a spiral and not turning, stitches will migrate to the right.
- Round 40: Dc in next 15 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, sl in next.
Finishing:
- Ch-1, lay elastic so that you are crocheting around it, sc in each st around.
- Pull elastic so the bottom of the body tapers. The elastic should be about the same diameter as the sleep sack itself when pulled tight.
- Overlap the elastic ends by about an inch and secure them with a needle and thread. Sew thoroughly. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sleeves:
- Attach yarn at the first skipped stitch of the armhole opening.
- Row 1: Ch-2, Dc in each st around (27 sts), dc2tog 3X over remaining spaces. Join to top of the first dc. (30)
- Rows 2 – 10: Ch-2, do not turn, dc in each st around, join to top of first dc. (30)
- Row 11: Ch-1, do not turn, sc in each st around, join using Invisible Join. (30)
This completes the simple newborn sleeper and i hope you're going to love it.
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