Crochet Baby Cardigan

Preemie Size shown in Verve "Raffaldini"

6-9mo size shown in Pima Petite in "October Breeze Gradiance"

Designed by Stitch Stud
Sample shown in Super Wool using Gradiance color technique and Pacific Sunset colorway

This pattern is written the same for all four sizes (preemie, 6-9month, 12-18month, 2yr), the only difference is in the yarn weight, hook size and gauge. For the smaller sizes you use thinner yarn and smaller hooks, and for the larger sizes you use thicker yarn and larger hooks. You may notice that the sizes listed contain some gaps-- if you want to knit a size in between the sizes listed simply adjust your gauge accordingly. Please remember, though, that babies don't follow sizing rules very well-- the 6month old in your life might actually fit into a 12month sized cardigan, or vice versa. Thankfully this cardigan makes for a great layering piece-- make it a little large and the baby can wear it as a jacket over a little sweater until he or she grows into it!

Preemie
Yarn: light fingering weight yarn ( Verve or Luxe ) - 1 skein/ 100g
Hook: size 3 or 3.25mm / C or D
Gauge: 22-23 dc sts and 15-16 rows (7 to 8 pattern repeats) = 10cm/4”
Finished Dimensions: 40cm/16” chest; length from neck to waist: 22cm/8K”

6 – 9 mo.
Yarn: heavy fingering to sport weight yarn ( Tinsel Toes, Sushi Socks, Foot Prints, Pima Petite) - 2 skeins/ 200g
Hook: size 3.25 or 3.5mm/ D or E
Gauge: 20-21 dc sts and 14-15 rows (7 pattern repeats [+ 1sc row]) = 10cm/4”
Finished Dimensions: 43cm/17” chest; length from neck to waist: 22cm/8K”

12 – 18 mo.
Yarn:DK to worsted weight yarn (Super Wool) ; 2 skeins/ 200g
Hook: 4 or 4.5mm/ F or G
Gauge: 18-19 dc sts and 13 rows (6 pattern repeats + 1 sc row) = 10cm/4”
Finished Dimensions: 50cm/20” chest; length from neck to waist: 27cm/10K”

2 year old
Yarn: heavy worsted to chunky weight yarn (Back to Basics, Singularity in Wool or Super Wool held double)
Hook: 5.5 or 6mm / H or I
Gauge: 13-14 dc sts and 8 rows (4 pattern repeats) = 10cm/4”
Finished Dimensions: 78cm/31” chest; length from neck to waist: 43cm/17”

Instructions for using Gradiance Colorways and Techniques

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