Top Down Crochet Baby Cardigan with Patterned Raglan Sleeves
This pattern features a top down construction and patterned raglan sleeves, perfect for keeping your little one stylish and cozy. Follow the instructions below to create this adorable cardigan.
Materials:
- Yarn: Light Worsted Weight Yarn (UK: Double Knitting, AU: 8 Ply), approximately 200-250g (Imperial: 7-9 oz, Metric: 280-320m)
- Crochet Hook: US G/6 (UK 8, Metric 4mm)
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Buttons (for embellishment)
Gauge:
17 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in double crochet
Instructions:
- Chain 51, join with slip stitch to form a ring. Be careful not to twist the chain.
- Round 1: Chain 2, double crochet in each chain around, join with slip stitch to first double crochet (51 dc).
- Round 2: Chain 2, *double crochet in next 7 stitches, 2 double crochet in next stitch; repeat from * around, join with slip stitch (58 dc).
- Continue working in the round, increasing in this pattern until the yoke measures the desired width across the shoulders.
- Divide the yoke for the body and sleeves: double crochet in the first 10 stitches, chain 6 (this forms the underarm section), skip next 14 stitches, double crochet in the next 14 stitches, chain 6, skip next 14 stitches, double crochet in the last 9 stitches.
- Continue working the body in rounds, and separately work the sleeves in rows, following your chosen pattern for the raglan sleeves.
- Once the body and sleeves reach the desired length, finish off and weave in any loose ends.
- Sew on buttons for embellishment, if desired.
Enjoy making this stylish and cozy baby cardigan for your little one!
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