Hooded Unicorn Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern
I’m super excited to share my new Hooded Unicorn Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern with you! This adorable cardigan is perfect for keeping little ones cozy and stylish.
It features a cute hood with a unicorn horn and ears, adding a magical touch. The pattern is easy to follow and makes a wonderful gift for baby showers or birthdays. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s crochet this enchanting unicorn cardigan together! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Materials Needed
- Crochet hook size: H-8 5 mm or hook needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn: worsted weight yarn in white, pink, light purple, mint green, blue, & yellow
- Fiber fill: You will need this to fill the unicorn horn.
- Buttons: You will need 4 buttons (half inch).
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Intermediate
Size Chart- Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern
| Size | Chest | Waist | Back Length | Crossback | Armhole Depth |
| 0-3 Months | 16″ | 18″ | 6″ | 7.25″ | 3.25″ |
| 3-6 Months | 17″ | 19″ | 7″ | 7.75″ | 3.5″ |
| 6-12 Months | 18″ | 20″ | 7.5″ | 8.25″ | 3.75″ |
| 12-24 Months | 20″ | 21″ | 8.5″ | 8.75″ | 4.25″ |
Gauge
17 stitches & 10 rows = 4″
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet
- dc2tog = double crochet decrease
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet decrease
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- rem = remaining
Pattern Notes
- Repeat instructions between the two asterisks (*) for the rest of the row/round.
- Use stitch markers to mark the v-stitches.
- The sleeves are worked in the round.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
Special Stitches
V-Stitch: In the same stitch make (dc, ch-1, dc).
Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern Instructions
For rows 1 & 2, the starting chain & stitch count are listed for all sizes (0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-24).
Row 1: Make your starting chain (58, 62, 66, 70) and dc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (stitch count: 56, 60, 64, 68)
Row 2: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, turn (stitch count: 84, 90, 96, 102)
0-3 Months Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Row 3: ch 2, dc in 13, v-stitch, dc in 14, v-stitch, dc in 26, v-stitch, dc in 14, v-stitch, dc in 13, turn [88]
You will now make your v-stitches in the ch-1space from the previous row.
Row 4: ch 2, dc in 14, v-stitch, dc in 16, v-stitch, dc in 28, v-stitch, dc in 16, v-stitch, dc in 14, turn [96]
Row 5: ch 2, dc in 15, v-stitch, dc in 18, v-stitch, dc in 30, v-stitch, dc in 18, v-stitch, dc in 15, turn [104]
Row 6: ch 2, dc in 16, v-stitch, dc in 20, v-stitch, dc in 32, v-stitch, dc in 20, v-stitch, dc in 16, turn [112]
Row 7: ch 2, dc in 17, v-stitch, dc in 22, v-stitch, dc in 34, v-stitch, dc in 22, v-stitch, dc in 18, turn [120]
Row 8: ch 2, dc in 18, dc in next st – skip 22 sts – dc in the next st (1st sleeve made), dc in 36, dc in next st- skip 22 sts – dc in next st (2nd sleeve made), dc in 18, turn [76]
Rows 9-22: ch 2, dc in each st, turn [76]
Switch to white yarn.
Row 23: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends. [76]
Sleeves for 0-3 Months Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Join yarn in the back so that the join seam isn’t visible in the front.
Rnd 1: Join yarn, ch 2, dc around entire arm opening, join to first dc
Rnds 2- 14: ch 2, dc once in each st, join
Switch to white yarn.
Rnd 15: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends.
3-6 Months Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Row 3: ch 2, dc in 14, v-stitch, dc in 15, v-stitch, dc in 28, v-stitch, dc in 15, v-stitch, dc in 14, turn [94]
You will now make your v-stitches in the ch-1space from the previous row.
Row 4: ch 2, dc in 15, v-stitch, dc in 17, v-stitch, dc in 30, v-stitch, dc in 17, v-stitch, dc in 15, turn [102]
Row 5: ch 2, dc in 16, v-stitch, dc in 19, v-stitch, dc in 32, v-stitch, dc in 19, v-stitch, dc in 16, turn [110]
Row 6: ch 2, dc in 17, v-stitch, dc in 21, v-stitch, dc in 34, v-stitch, dc in 21, v-stitch, dc in 17, turn [118]
Row 7: ch 2, dc in 18, v-stitch, dc in 23, v-stitch, dc in 36, v-stitch, dc in 23, v-stitch, dc in 18, turn [126]
Row 8: ch 2, dc in 19, dc in next st – skip 23 sts – dc in the next st (1st sleeve made), dc in 38, dc in next st- skip 23 sts – dc in next st (2nd sleeve made), dc in 19, turn [80]
Rows 9-22: ch 2, dc in each st, turn [80]
Switch to white yarn.
Row 23: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends. [80]
Sleeves for 3-6 Months Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Join yarn in the back so that the join seam isn’t visible in the front.
Rnd 1: Join yarn, ch 2, dc around entire arm opening, join to first dc
Rnds 2- 15: ch 2, dc once in each st, join
Switch to white yarn.
Rnd 16: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends.
6-12 Months Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Row 3: ch 2, dc in 15, v-stitch, dc in 16, v-stitch, dc in 30, v-stitch, dc in 16, v-stitch, dc in 15, turn [100]
You will now make your v-stitches in the ch-1space from the previous row.
Row 4: ch 2, dc in 16, v-stitch, dc in 18, v-stitch, dc in 32, v-stitch, dc in 18, v-stitch, dc in 16, turn [108]
Row 5: ch 2, dc in 17, v-stitch, dc in 20, v-stitch, dc in 34, v-stitch, dc in 20, v-stitch, dc in 17, turn [116]
Row 6: ch 2, dc in 18, v-stitch, dc in 22, v-stitch, dc in 36, v-stitch, dc in 22, v-stitch, dc in 18, turn [124]
Row 7: ch 2, dc in 19, v-stitch, dc in 24, v-stitch, dc in 38, v-stitch, dc in 24, v-stitch, dc in 19, turn [132]
Row 8: ch 2, dc in 20, dc in next st – skip 24 sts – dc in the next st (1st sleeve made), dc in 40, dc in next st- skip 24 sts – dc in next st (2nd sleeve made), dc in 20, turn [84]
Rows 9-24: ch 2, dc in each st, turn [84]
Switch to white yarn.
Row 25: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends. [84]
Sleeves for 6-12 Months Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Join yarn in the back so that the join seam isn’t visible in the front.
Rnd 1: Join yarn, ch 2, dc around entire arm opening, join to first dc
Rnds 2- 17: ch 2, dc once in each st, join
Switch to white yarn.
Rnd 18: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends.
12-24 Months Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Row 3: ch 2, dc in 16, v-stitch, dc in 17, v-stitch, dc in 33, v-stitch, dc in 17, v-stitch, dc in 16, turn [106]
You will now make your v-stitches in the ch-1space from the previous row.
Row 4: ch 2, dc in 17, v-stitch, dc in 19, v-stitch, dc in 34, v-stitch, dc in 19, v-stitch, dc in 17, turn [114]
Row 5: ch 2, dc in 18, v-stitch, dc in 21, v-stitch, dc in 36, v-stitch, dc in 21, v-stitch, dc in 18, turn [122]
Row 6: ch 2, dc in 19, v-stitch, dc in 23, v-stitch, dc in 38, v-stitch, dc in 23, v-stitch, dc in 19, turn [130]
Row 7: ch 2, dc in 20, v-stitch, dc in 25, v-stitch, dc in 40, v-stitch, dc in 25, v-stitch, dc in 20, turn [138]
Row 8: ch 2, dc in 21, dc in next st – skip 25 sts – dc in the next st (1st sleeve made), dc in 42, dc in next st- skip 25 sts – dc in next st (2nd sleeve made), dc in 21, turn [88]
Rows 9-26: ch 2, dc in each st, turn [88]
Switch to white yarn.
Row 27: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends. [88]
Sleeves for 12-24 Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Join yarn in the back so that the join seam isn’t visible in the front.
Rnd 1: Join yarn, ch 2, dc around entire arm opening, join to first dc
Rnds 2- 19: ch 2, dc once in each st, join
Switch to white yarn.
Rnd 20: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends.
Hood for the Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Join yarn on the left side of the collar.
Hood for 0-3 and 3-6 Months Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Row 1: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in the next st*, continue pattern until you reach the other end of the collar, turn
Row 2: ch 2, dc in each st, turn
Count the total number of stitches. If you have an odd number, place a stitch marker on the middle stitch. If you have an even number, place stitch markers on the two middle stitches (as seen in my example).
Rows 3- 12 (increase rows): ch 2, dc in each st BUT, you will make 2 dc in the stitch that comes right before and the stitch that comes right after the stitch(es) with the stitch marker(s). Each row will be increased by two stitches. Only one dc is made in the middle stitch(es) with the stitch marker(s). Be sure to place the stitch markers back on the middle stitch(es).
Rows 13- 22 (decrease rows): ch 2, dc in each st BUT, dc2tog the two stitches that come right before and the two stitches that come right after the stitch(es) with the stitch marker(s). Each row will be decreased by two stitches. Only one dc is made in the middle stitch(es) with the stitch marker(s). Be sure to place the stitch markers back on the middle stitch(es).
Fold top of hood in half and sew the top together to form the hood.
Hood for 6-12 Months Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Row 1: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in the next st*, continue pattern until you reach the other end of the collar, turn
Row 2: ch 2, dc in each st, turn
Count the total number of stitches. If you have an odd number, place a stitch marker on the middle stitch. If you have an even number, place stitch markers on the two middle stitches (as seen in my example).
Rows 3- 13 (increase rows): ch 2, dc in each st BUT, you will make 2 dc in the stitch that comes right before and the stitch that comes right after the stitch(es) with the stitch marker(s). Each row will be increased by two stitches. Only one dc is made in the middle stitch(es) with the stitch marker(s). Be sure to place the stitch markers back on the middle stitch(es).
Rows 14- 24 (decrease rows): ch 2, dc in each st BUT, dc2tog the two stitches that come right before and the two stitches that come right after the stitch(es) with the stitch marker(s). Each row will be decreased by two stitches. Only one dc is made in the middle stitch(es) with the stitch marker(s). Be sure to place the stitch markers back on the middle stitch(es).
Fold top of hood in half and sew the top together to form the hood.
Hood for 12-24 Months Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Row 1: Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in the next st*, continue pattern until you reach the other end of the collar, turn
Row 2: ch 2, dc in each st, turn
Count the total number of stitches. If you have an odd number, place a stitch marker on the middle stitch. If you have an even number, place stitch markers on the two middle stitches (as seen in my example).
Rows 3- 14 (increase rows): ch 2, dc in each st BUT, you will make 2 dc in the stitch that comes right before and the stitch that comes right after the stitch(es) with the stitch marker(s). Each row will be increased by two stitches. Only one dc is made in the middle stitch(es) with the stitch marker(s). Be sure to place the stitch markers back on the middle stitch(es).
Rows 15- 26 (decrease rows): ch 2, dc in each st BUT, dc2tog the two stitches that come right before and the two stitches that come right after the stitch(es) with the stitch marker(s). Each row will be decreased by two stitches. Only one dc is made in the middle stitch(es) with the stitch marker(s). Be sure to place the stitch markers back on the middle stitch(es).
Fold top of hood in half and sew the top together to form the hood.
Trim for the Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Use white yarn.
Join yarn to bottom left side of the cardigan. Sc up the side, around the hood, and back down on the right side of the cardigan. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Unicorn Horn for the Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Use white yarn.
Rnd 1: magic ring, 4 sc, join [4]
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in each st, join [4]
Rnd 3: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next st*, join [6]
Rnd 4: ch 1, sc in each st, join [6]
Rnd 5: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 2 sts*, join [8]
Rnd 6: ch 1, sc in each st, join [8]
Rnd 7: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 3 sts*, join [10]
Rnd 8: ch 1, sc in each st, join [10]
Rnd 9: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 4 sts*, join [12]
Rnd 10: ch 1, sc in each st, join [12]
Rnd 11: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 5 sts*, join [14]
Rnd 12: ch 1, sc in each st, join [14]
Rnd 13: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 6 sts*, join [16]
Rnd 14: ch 1, sc in each st, join [16]
Rnd 15: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 7 sts*, join [18]
Rnd 16: ch 1, sc in each st, join [18]
Rnd 17: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 8 sts*, join [20]
Rnd 18: ch 1, sc in each st, join [20]
Stop here for 0-3 and 3-6 months sizes.
Rnd 19: ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 9 sts*, join [22]
Rnd 20: ch 1, sc in each st, join [22]
Stuff with fiber fill and sew onto the front of hood. Make sure it is centered.
Unicorn Ears for the Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Use mint green yarn.
Row 1: chain 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 chs, ch 1 turn [5]
Row 2: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [5]
Row 3: 2 sc in first st, sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn [7]
Row 4: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [7]
Row 5: 2 sc in first st, sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn [9]
Row 6: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [9]
Row 7: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [9]
Row 8: sc2tog, sc in 5 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [7]
Row 9: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [7]
Row 10: sc2tog, sc in 3 sts, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [5]
Row 11: sc in each st, ch 1, turn [5]
Row 12: sc2tog, sc in 1 st, sc2tog, ch 1, turn [3]
Row 13: sc3tog and continue to sc around ear, join & finish off leaving a long tail for sewing onto hat
Sew the ears to the hood.
Mane Spirals for the Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Make one in each color: pink, light purple, blue, & yellow.
Ch 30, dc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc in each remaining chain.
Sew the spirals to the hood.
Buttons for the Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Use your tapestry needle and mint green yarn to sew the buttons around the second stitches from the edge. I used half inch size buttons and they fit perfectly in the spaces between the double crochet stitches.
Finishing the Cardigan Crochet Pattern
Weave in all of your ends.
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