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Baby Sweater Crochet Pattern Free
Materials
1. Worsted weight (size 4) yarn. Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in colors Pink Grapefruit, Silver Heather and Fisherman were used for the samples.
2. Hooks H (5mm) and I (5.5mm).
3. Tapestry needle to weave in the ends
4. 5/8”(16mm)buttons: 4 buttons for 0-3, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months.
3/4”(19mm)buttons: 4 buttons for 12-24 months. Five buttons for sizes 2T and 3/4T.
Size
This coat has been designed with 3 to 4 inches of positive ease.
0-3 months: 9 inches chest and 11 inches long
3-6 months: 9 1/2 inches chest and 12 ¼ inches long
6-12 months: 10 1/2 inches chest 12 ¾ inches long
12-24 months: 11 inches chest and 14 inches long
2T: 12 inches chest and 15 ¼ inches long
3T/4T: 13 inches chest and 15 ¾ inches long
Yardage
0-3 Months: 340 yards 2T- 780 yards
3-6 Months: 340 yards 3T-850 yards
6-12 months: 440 yards
12-24 months: 680 yards
Gauge
With H (5mm) hook, 13 dc sts= 4 inches
Stitch Abbreviations
This pattern is written in US terms.
WS: Wrong Side of Sweater sl st-slip st
RS: Right Side of Sweater ch-chain
sc: single crochet YO- yarn over
dc: double crochet sp-space
hdc: half double crochet
Stitch Explanations
Puff st: [YO, insert hook into the st indicated and pull up a tall loop about the height of a dc st] repeat a total of 3 times, YO and pull through all the 7 loops on your hook, ch 1 to close the puff st.
Puff St Flower: (Puff st, ch 2, puff st, ch 2, puff st)worked into the same st. Note that the 2 chains are in addition to the chain that is used for closing your puff st.
Cluster(cl): YO, insert hook into the st indicated and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops, YO and insert hook into the same st, pull up a loop, YO and pull through 2 loops, YO and pull through the remaining 3 loops on the hook.
PATTERN
Pattern Notes
1. Sizes 0-3 months and 3-6 months are grouped. Sizes 6-12 and 12-24 months are grouped, and sizes 2T and 3/4T are grouped. The headings are color-coded for each group.
0-3 and 3-6 MONTHS
YOKE-Both Sizes
1. Finished yoke of the cardigan
Row 1: Ch 47, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (the beginning ch 3 counts as the first dc here), 1 dc in next 4 chs, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch, 1 dc in next 7 chs, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next, 1 dc in next 15 chs, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next, 1 dc in next 7 chs, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch, 1 dc in remaining 6 chs, turn.——–41 dc + 8 cl+8 chs
Row 2: Ch 3( does not count as a dc here and in the rest of the yoke rows), 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 6 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 9 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 17 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 9 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 6 sts, 1 dc on top of beginning ch 3, turn. ——-49 dc + 8 cl+ 8 ch
Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 7 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 19 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 8 sts, turn. ——-57 dc + 8 cl+ 8 ch
Row 4: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 8 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 13 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 21 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 13 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 9 sts, turn. ——-65 dc + 8 cl+ 8 ch
Row 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 9 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 15 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 23 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 15 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 10 sts, turn. ——-73 dc + 8 cl+ 8 ch
Row 6: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 10 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 17 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 25 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 17 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts, turn. ——-81 dc + 8 cl+ 8 ch
0-3 Months Only
2. Stitches skipped to form armholes
In the next row, we will close the chest and form the armholes.
Row 7: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 11 sts, 1 dc in the ch-2 space between the clusters, sk all the 19 sts up to the next ch-2 loop (pic 2), 1 dc in the ch-2 space between the clusters, 1 dc in next 27 sts, 1 dc in the next ch-2 space, sk next 19 sts up to the next ch-2 loop, 1 dc in the ch-2 space, 1 dc in next 12 sts, turn. ——-55 dc
Row 8: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in each st across to end, turn. ———55 dc
Jump to make the BODY below.
3-6 Months Only
Row 7: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 19 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 27 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 19 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 12 sts, turn. ——-89 dc + 8 cl+ 8 ch
3. Stitches skipped to form armholes
In the next row, we will close the chest and form the armholes.
Row 8: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 12 sts, bring the next two ch-2 loops together, and work just 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once to join them, there will be 21 sts skipped to form the armhole as shown in pic 3, 1 dc in the next 29 sts, bring the next two ch-2 loops together and work 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once, 1 dc in the next 13 sts, turn. ——-57 dc
Row 9: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in each st across to end, turn.———57 dc
BODY (0-3 and 3-6 months)
Row 1 (0-3 Months Only): Ch 1 (counts as a st), 1 sc in next st, *( 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next), repeat from * until 1 st is left, 1 sc in last st, turn.———-81 sc
Row 1 (3-6 Months Only): Ch 1 (counts as the first st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, *(2 sc in next, 1 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 9 times, *(2 sc in next 2 sts,1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 5 times, *( 1sc in next, 2 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 9 times to end of row, turn.——-91 sts
Continue for 0-3 and 3-6 months
Note: Stitch count for 3-6 months is in parentheses. The right side of your sweater is the side you work Row 3 on. The puff sts will be more prominent on this side.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3(counts as first dc), 1 dc in next st, sk 3 sts, puff st flower in next, *(sk 3 sts, 1 dc in next 3 sts, sk 3 sts, puff st flower in next), repeat from * until 5 sts are left, sk 3 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc on top of beginning ch, turn.———8 puff st flowers+ 25 dc (9 puff st flowers+ 28 dc)
Row 3 (RS): Ch 3(counts as first dc), 1 dc in next st, *(ch 3, 1 sc on top of the middle puff st of the next flower, ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 dc), repeat from * until you work a sc on top of the last puff st flower, ch 3, 1 dc in last 2 sts, turn. ——–8 sc+ 25 dc (9 sc + 28 dc)
Row 4: Ch 3(counts as first dc), 1 dc in next dc, 1 puff st flower in next sc, *(1 dc in next 3 dc, 1 puff st flower in next sc), repeat from * until you work a puff st flower on top of last sc, 1 dc in last 2 dc, turn.—8 puff st flowers+ 25 dc (9 puff st flowers+ 28 dc)
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you have 4 puff st flower rows and you end in a repeat of Row 3. Do not fasten off. Proceed to make the buttonhole band below.
BUTTONHOLE BAND-Both Sizes
Note: Stitch count for 3-6 Months is given in parentheses. The buttonhole band and button band are worked across the row ends along the front opening.
Row 1: Ch 1 (counts as a st), 32(34) sc evenly distributed to end. I worked 2 sc across each dc row end, turn. —–33(35) sts
Row 2: Ch 1 ( not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 32(34) sts, turn.——-33(35) sts
Note: The skipped stitches in the next row will form buttonholes.
0-3 Months Only
Row 3 (Buttonhole Row): Ch 1( not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 6 sts, *(ch 1, sk 1 st, 1 sc in next 7 sts), repeat from * a total of 3 times, ch 1, sk 1, 1 sc in last st, turn.——30 sts+ 3 ch
Row 4: Ch 1( not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st and ch across to end. Fasten off.———-33 sts
3-6 Months Only
Row 3 (Buttonhole Row): Ch 1( not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 5 sts, *(ch 1, sk 1 st, 1 sc in next 8 sts), repeat from * a total of 3 times, ch 1, sk 1, 1 sc in last st, turn.——32 sts+ 3 ch
Row 4: Ch 1 ( not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st and ch across to end. Fasten off.———-35 sts
BUTTON BAND-Both Sizes
Row 1: Sl st to the base of the neck, ch 1 (counts as a st), 32(34) sc evenly distributed to end. I worked 2 sc across each dc row end, turn. —–33(35) sts
Row 2: Ch 1( not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 32(34) sts, turn.——-33(35) sts
Repeat Row 2 two more times. Fasten off.
HEM EDGING-Both sizes (Use I (5.5mm) Hook)
Row 1: Working on the right side of your sweater, sl st at the bottom corner of the button band, ch 1 (counts as a st), work 3 sc across the base of the button band, 2 sc until your reach the ch-3 loop, *( 3 sc in the ch-3 space, 1 sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 space, 1 sc in next 3 dc), repeat from * until you work 3 sc in the last ch-3 space, 2 sc to reach the buttonhole band, 3 sc across the base of the band, turn.—88 (98) sts
Row 2: Ch 1( not counted as a st), 1 hdc in the same st, 1 sl st in next, *( 1 hdc in next st, 1 sl st in next), repeat to end, turn.——88 (98) sts
Repeat Row 2 two more times and fasten off.
SLEEVES (Switch Back to H (5mm) Hook)
0-3 Months
4. For 0-3 months, start the sleeve at the armpit as shown
Round 1: Sl st under the armhole, ch 2 (not counted as a st), work 1 dc2tog across the post of the dc in the ch-2 space and the next ch-2 space as shown in pic 4, 1 dc in next 19 sts, dc2tog across ch-2 space and the post of the next dc, sl st to first st, turn.——–21 dc
Round 2: Ch 3 ( counts as a dc here and for the rest of the rounds), 1 dc in each st to end, sl st to beginning ch-3, turn.——-21 dc
Repeat Round 2 until your sleeve is 4.5 inches long from the base of the armhole.
3-6 Months
5. For 3-6 months, start the sleeve at the armpit as shown
Round 1 (see pic 5): Sl st to the base of the armhole, ch 2 (does not count as st), 1 dc in next ch space, 1 dc in next 21 sts, 1 dc in next ch space, sl st to first dc, turn.——–23 dc
Round 2: Ch 3 ( counts as a dc here and for the rest of the rounds), 1 dc in each st to end, sl st to beginning ch-3, turn.——-23 dc
Repeat Round 2 until your sleeve is 5 inches long from the base of the armhole.
CUFF- Both Sizes (Switch to I(5mm) hook)
Note: Stitch count for 3-6 months is in parentheses.
Round 1: You should work this round on the right side of your sleeve. Ch 1(counts as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st to end, sl st to beginning ch, turn.———-22(24) sc
Round 2: Ch 1(not counted as a st), 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 sl st in next, *(1 hdc in next st, 1 sl st in next), repeat from * a total of 10(11)times, sl st to first hdc, turn.——–22(24) sts
Round 3: Ch 1( counts as a sl st here), 1 hdc in next, *( 1 sl st in next st, 1 hdc in next), repeat from * a total of 10(11), sl st to beginning ch 1, turn.———22(24) sts
Repeat Round 2 one more time and fasten off. If you want your cuff to be wider keep alternating between Rounds 3 and 2.
FINISHING
Sew on the buttons corresponding to the buttonholes and weave in any tails left.
6-12 and 12-24 MONTHS
YOKE- Both Sizes
6. Finished yoke of the cardigan
Row 1: Ch 52, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook ( the beginning ch 3 counts as a dc), 1 dc in next 5 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next, 1 dc in next 16 ch, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next, 1 dc in remaining 7 ch, turn.———46 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 2: Ch 3(does not count as a dc here and in the rest of the yoke rows), 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 7 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 10 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 18 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 10 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 7 sts, 1 dc on top of beginning ch 3, turn.———54 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 8 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 12 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 20 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 12 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in remaining 9 sts, turn.———62 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 4: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 9 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 14 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 22 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 14 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in remaining 10 sts, turn.———70 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 10 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 16 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 24 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 16 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in remaining 11 sts, turn.———78 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 6: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 18 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 26 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 18 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in remaining 12 sts, turn.———86 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 7: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 12 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 20 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 28 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 20 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in remaining 13 sts, turn.———94 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 8: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 13 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 22 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 30 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 22 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in remaining 14 sts, turn.———102 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
6-12 Months Only
7. Stitches skipped to form armholes
In the next row, we will close the chest and form the armholes.
Row 9: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 14 sts, bring the next two ch-2 loops together, and work just 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces to join them, there will be 24 sts skipped to form the armhole now as shown in pic 7, 1 dc in the next 32 sts, bring the next two ch-2 loops together and work 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once, 1 dc in next 15 sts, turn. ——-64 dc
Row 10: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in each st across to end, turn.———64 dc
12-24 Months Only
Row 9: Ch 3 ( does not count as a dc here and in the following rows), 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 14 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 24 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 32 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 24 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in remaining 15 sts, turn.———110 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
8. Stitches skipped to form armholes
In the next row, we will close the chest and form the armholes.
Row 10: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 15 sts, bring the next two ch-2 loops together, and work just 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once to join, there will be 26 sts skipped to form the armhole now as shown in pic 8, 1 dc in the next 34 sts, bring the next two ch-2 loops together and work 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once, 1 dc in next 16 sts, turn. ——-68 dc
Row 11: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in each st across to end, turn.———68 dc
BODY
Row 1(6-12 Months Only): Ch 1( counts as first sc), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 11 times, *(2 sc in next 2 sts, 1 sc in next, 2 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 5 times, *( 1 sc in next, 2 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 10 times to last st, 1 sc in last st, turn. —–101 sts
Row 1 (12-24 Months Only): Ch 1(counts as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, *(1 sc in next, 2 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 7 times, *(2 sc in next 2 sts,1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next,), repeat from * a total of 9 times, *( 1sc in next, 2 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 8 times to last st, 1 sc in last st, turn.——-111 sts
BODY- Both Sizes
Note: Stitch count for 12-24 months is given in parentheses. The right side of your sweater is the side you work Row 3 on. The puff sts will be more prominent on this side.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc in next st, sk 3 sts, puff st flower in next, *(sk 3 sts, 1 dc in next 3 sts, sk 3 sts, puff st flower in next), repeat from * until 5 sts are left, sk 3 sts, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc on top of beginning ch, turn.———10 puff st flowers+ 31 dc (11 puff st flowers+ 34 dc)
Row 3 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc in next st, *(ch 3, 1 sc on top of the middle puff st of the next flower, ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 dc), repeat from * until you work a sc on top of the last puff st flower, ch 3, 1 dc in last 2 sts, turn. ——–10 sc+ 31 dc (11 sc + 34 dc)
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc in next, 1 puff st flower in next sc, *(1 dc in next 3 dc, 1 puff st flower in next sc), repeat from * until you work a puff st flower on top of last sc, 1 dc in last 2 dc, turn.— —10 puff st flowers+ 31 dc (11 puff st flowers+ 34 dc)
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you have 5 puff st flower rows for size 6-12 months, and 6 puff St flower rows for size 12-24 months. You should end in a repeat of Row 3. Do not fasten off. Proceed to make the buttonhole band below.
BUTTONHOLE BAND-Both Sizes
Note: Stitch count for 12-24 Months is given in parentheses. The buttonhole band and button band are worked across the row ends along the front opening.
Row 1: Ch 1 (counts as a st), 40(46) sc evenly distributed to end. I worked 2 sc across each dc row end, turn. —–41(47) sts
Row 2: Ch 1 ( not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 40(46) sts, turn.——-41(47) sts
Note: The skipped stitches in the next row will form buttonholes.
6-12 Months Only
Row 3 (Buttonhole Row): Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 8 sts, *(ch 1, sk 1 st, 1 sc in next 9 sts), repeat from * a total of 3 times, ch 1, sk 1, 1 sc in last st, turn.——38 sts+3 ch
Row 4 & 5: Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st and ch across to end. Fasten off.———-41 sts
12-24 Months Only
Row 3 (Buttonhole Row): Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 7 sts, *(ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next 10 sts), repeat from * a total of 3 times, ch 2, sk 2, 1 sc in last st, turn.——44 sts+3 ch
Rows 4 & 5: Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st and ch across to end. Fasten off.———-47 sts
BUTTON BAND- Both Sizes
Row 1: Sl st to the base of the neck, ch 1 (counts as a st), 40(46) sc evenly distributed to end. I worked 2 sc across each dc row end, turn. —–41(47) sts
Row 2: Ch 1 (not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 40(46) sts, turn.——41(47) sts
Repeat Row 2 three more times. Do not fasten off. Proceed to work the hem edging below.
HEM EDGING-Both Sizes (switch to I(5.5mm) Hook)
Row 1: Ch 1 at the corner of the button band (counts as a st), work 4 sc across the base of the button band, 2 sc until you reach the ch-3 loop, *( 3 sc in ch-3 space, 1 sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 space, 1 sc in next 3 dc), repeat from * until you work 3 sc in the last ch-3 space, 2 sc to reach the buttonhole band, 4 sc across the base of the band, turn.—110 (120) sts
Row 2: Ch 1( not counted as a st), 1 hdc in the same st, 1 sl st in next, *( 1 hdc in next st, 1 sl st in next), repeat to end, turn.——110 (120) sts
Repeat Row 2 two more times for 6-12 months and 4 more times for 12-24 months, fasten off.
SLEEVES-Both Sizes (Switch Back to H(5mm) Hook
9. Start sleeve at the armpit as shown for sizes 6 to 12 and 12 to 24 months
Round 1: Sl st to the base of the armhole, ch 2 (not counted as a st), 1 dc2tog in next ch-space and first st as shown in pic 9, 1 dc in next 22 (24) sts, 1 dc2tog across last st and next ch-space, sl st to the first dc, turn.——–24 (26) dc
Round 2: Ch 3 ( counts as a dc ), 1 dc in each st to end, sl st to beginning ch-3, turn.——-24 (26) dc
Repeat Round 2 until your sleeve is 6 (6.5) inches from the base of the armhole.
CUFF- Both sizes (Switch to I(5.5mm) hook)
Round 1: You should work this round on the right side of your sleeve. Ch 1(does not count as a st), 1 sc in the same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st to end, sl st to the first sc, turn.———-24 (26) sc
Round 2: Ch 1(not counted as a st), 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 sl st in next, *(1 hdc in next st, 1 sl st in next), repeat from * a total of 11(12)times, sl st to first hdc, turn.——–24 (26) sts
Round 3: Ch 1( counts as a sl st here), 1 hdc in next, *( 1 sl st in next st, 1 hdc in next), repeat from * a total of 11(12), sl st to beginning ch 1, turn.———24 (26) sts
For size 6-12 Months, repeat Round 2 one more time and fasten off.
For sizes 12-24, repeat Round 2, 3, and then Round 2 again. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew on the buttons corresponding to the buttonholes and weave in any tails left.
2T & 3/4T
YOKE – Both Sizes
10. Finished yoke of the cardigan
Row 1: Ch 55, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (beginning ch 3 counts as a dc), 1 dc in next 5 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch, 1 dc in next 9 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl), 1 dc in next 17 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl), 1 dc in next 9 ch, (cl, ch 2, cl), 1 dc in next 7 ch, turn.——-49 dc+ 8 cl+ 8 ch
Row 2: Ch 3(does not count as a dc here and in the rest of the yoke rows), 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 7 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 19 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 7 sts, 1 dc on top of beginning ch 3, turn.———57 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 8 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 13 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 21 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 13 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 9 sts, turn.———65 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 4: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 9 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 15 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 23 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 15 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 10 sts, turn.———73 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 5: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 10 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 17 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 25 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 17 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts, turn.———81 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 6: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 11 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 19 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 27 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 19 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 12 sts, turn.———89 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 7: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 12 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 21 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 29 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 21 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 13 sts, turn.———97 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 8: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 13 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 23 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 31 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 23 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 14 sts, turn.———105 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 9: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 14 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 25 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 33 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 25 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 15 sts, turn.———113 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Size 2T Only
11. Stitches skipped to form armholes
In the next row, we will close the chest and form the armholes.
Row 10: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 15 sts, bring the next two ch-2 loops together, and work 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once to join, there will be 27 sts skipped to form the armhole now as shown in pic 11, 1 more dc into the same ch-space, 1 dc in next 35 sts, 1 dc in next ch-2 space, bring the next ch-2 loop close to this ch-2 loop and work 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once, 1 dc in next 16 sts, turn.———71 dc
Row 11: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in each st across to end, turn.———71 dc
Size 3T/4T Only
Row 10: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 15 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 27 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 35 sts, ( cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 27 sts, (cl, ch 2, cl) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 16 sts, turn.———121 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
12. Stitches skipped to form armholes
In the next row, we will close the chest and form the armholes.
Row 11: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in next 16 sts, bring the next two ch-2 loops together, and work just 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once to join them, there will be 29 sts skipped to form the armhole now as shown in pic 12, 1 more dc into the same ch-space, 1 dc in next 37 sts, 1 dc in next ch-2 space, bring the next ch-2 loop closer and work 1 dc into both the ch-2 spaces at once, 1 dc in next 17 sts, turn.———75 dc+ 8 Cl+ 8 ch
Row 12: Ch 3, 1 dc in the same st as ch 3, 1 dc in each st across to end, turn.———75 dc
BODY
Row 1 (2T Only): Ch 1( counts as first sc), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, *(2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 14 times, *(2 sc in next 2 sts, 1 sc in next, 2 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 3 times, *( 1 sc in next, 2 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 15 times to end of row, turn. —–110 sts
Row 1 (3 T Only): Ch 1 (counts as a st), *(2 sc in next, 1 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 10 times, *(2 sc in next 2 sts,1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next,), repeat from * a total of 9 times, *( 1sc in next, 2 sc in next), repeat from * a total of 9 times to end of row, turn.——-121 sts
Continue for Both Sizes
Note: Stitch count for 12-24 months is given in parentheses. The right side of your sweater is the side you work Row 3 on. The puff sts will be more prominent on this side.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 3(counts as first dc), 1 dc in next st, sk 3 sts, puff st flower in next, *(sk 3 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts, sk 3 sts, puff st flower in next), repeat from * until 5 sts are left, sk 3 sts, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc on top of beginning ch, turn.———10 puff st flowers+ 40 dc (11 puff st flowers+ 44 dc)
Row 3 (RS): Ch 3(counts as first dc), 1 dc in next st, *(ch 3, 1 sc on top of the middle puff st of the next flower, ch 3, 1 dc in next 4 dc), repeat from * until you work a sc on top of the last puff st flower, ch 3, 1 dc in last 2 sts, turn. ——–10 sc+ 40 dc (11 sc + 44 dc)
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc in next, 1 puff st flower in next sc, *(1 dc in next 4 dc, 1 puff st flower in next sc), repeat from * until you work a puff st flower on top of last sc, 1 dc in last 2 dc, turn.— —10 puff st flowers+ 40 dc (11 puff st flowers+ 44 dc)
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you have 7 puff-st flower rows for both 2T and 3/4T. Your last repeat should be Row 3. Do not fasten off. Proceed to make the buttonhole band below.
BUTTONHOLE BAND
Note: Stitch count for 3/4T Months is given in parentheses. The buttonhole band and button band are worked across the row ends along the front opening.
Row 1: Ch 1 (counts as a st), 50(52) sc evenly distributed to end. I worked 2 sc across each dc row end, turn. —–51(53) sts
Row 2: Ch 1 ( not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 50(52) sts, turn.——-51(53) sts
2T Only
Note: The skipped stitches in the next row will form buttonholes.
Row 3 (Buttonhole Row): Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 7 sts, *(ch 2, sk 2 st, 1 sc in next 8 sts), repeat from * a total of 4 times, ch 2, sk 2, 1 sc in last st, turn.——41 sts+ 10 ch
Rows 4 & 5: Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st and ch across to end. Fasten off.———-51 sts
3/4T Only
Row 3: Ch 1 (not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 52 sts, turn.——53 sts
Row 4 (Buttonhole Row): Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 9 sts, *(ch 2, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next 8 sts), repeat from * a total of 4 times, ch 2, sk 2, 1 sc in last st, turn.——43 sts+ 10 ch
Rows 5 & 6: Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st and ch across to end. Fasten off.———-53 sts
BUTTON BAND- Both Sizes
Row 1: Sl st to the base of the neck, ch 1 (counts as a st), 50(52) sc evenly distributed to end. I worked 2 sc across each dc row end, turn. —–51(53) sts
Row 2: Ch 1 ( not counted as a st here), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in next 50(52) sts, turn.——51(53) sts
Repeat Row 2, three more times for size 2T and 3 more times for size 3T/4T. Fasten off only if you were making size 3T and your working yarn is at the neck. Proceed to make the hem below.
HEM EDGING-Both Sizes (switch to I(5.5mm) Hook)
Row 1 (2T Only): Ch 1 at the bottom corner of the button band ( does not count as a st), work 4 sc across the base of the button band, 2 sc until your reach the ch-3 loop, *( 3 sc in ch-3 space, 1 sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 space, 1 sc in next 4 dc), repeat from * until you work 3 sc in the last ch-3 space, 2 sc to reach the buttonhole band, 4 sc across the base of the band, turn.——118 sts
Row 1 (3/4T Only): Working on the right side of your sweater, sl st at the bottom corner of the button band, ch 1 (counts as a st), work 5 sc across the base of the button band, 2 sc until your reach the ch-3 loop, *( 3 sc in ch-3 space, 1 sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 space, 1 sc in next 4 dc), repeat from * until you work 3 sc in the last ch-3 space, 2 sc to reach the buttonhole band, 5 sc across the base of the band, turn.——132 sts
Row 2 (Both Sizes): Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 hdc in the same st, 1 sl st in next, *( 1 hdc in next st, 1 sl st in next), repeat to end, turn.——118 (132) sts
Repeat Row 2 five more times and fasten off.
SLEEVES-Both Sizes(Switch Back to H(5mm) Hook)
13. Start sleeve at the armpit as shown for sizes 2T and 3/4T months
Round 1: Sl st to the base of the armhole, ch 2 (not counted as a st), 1 dc2tog in next ch-space and first st, 1 dc in next 25 (27) sts, 1 dc2tog across last st and next ch-space, sl st to first dc, turn.——–27(29) dc
Round 2: Ch 3 ( counts as a dc here and for the rest of the rounds), 1 dc in each st to end, sl st to the first dc, turn.——-27 (29) dc
Repeat Round 2 until your sleeve is 7 ½ (8) inches from the base of the armhole.
CUFF- Both sizes (Switch to I(5.5mm) hook)
Round 1: You should work this round on the right side of your sleeve. Ch 1(counts as a st), 1 sc in same st as ch 1, 1 sc in each st to end, sl st to beginning ch, turn.———-28(30) sc
Round 2: Ch 1 (not counted as a st), 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, 1 sl st in next, *(1 hdc in next st, 1 sl st in next), repeat from * a total of 13(14)times, sl st to first hdc, turn.——–28(30) sts
Round 3: Ch 1( counts as a sl st here), 1 hdc in next, *(1 sl st in next st, 1 hdc in next), repeat from * a total of 13(14), sl st to beginning ch 1, turn.———28(30) sts
Repeat Rounds 2, 3, and Round 2 again. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew on the buttons corresponding to the buttonholes and weave in any tails left.
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