4 Sizes Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern Free + Video Tutorial

I’m super excited to share my Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern for Beginners with you. This adorable pattern is perfect for making a cozy and cute cardigan for your little one. Designed for four baby sizes—0-3, 3-6, 6-12, and 12-18 months—this pattern will have your baby looking absolutely precious.

The design is so charming and versatile, making it a must-have for any baby’s wardrobe. Imagine your baby wrapped in this handmade cardigan, looking cute and feeling cozy. It’s perfect for chilly days or for layering over a cute outfit to add some extra warmth and style.

Creating this cardigan will not only keep your baby snug but also allow you to showcase your creativity with different colors and yarn types to customize each piece. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s start crocheting this cute baby cardigan together! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern for Beginners

One of the best things about this pattern is how easy and fun it is to make. Even if you’re new to crocheting, you’ll find the instructions simple to follow. Plus, I’ve included a video tutorial to guide you every step of the way. This makes it a great project for beginners who want to try their hand at creating something beautiful and practical.

Crochet Project Materials Needed

• Crochet hook size: H-8 5 mm or hook needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn: worsted weight yarn #4
• 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. 

This Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern is Great for Gifts and Craft Fairs

This pattern is also fantastic for making special gifts. It’s perfect for baby showers, where a handmade cardigan will stand out as a thoughtful and unique present. Additionally, these cardigans are popular items at craft fairs, where people appreciate the love and effort put into handmade items. They’re sure to be a hit and make great additions to any baby’s wardrobe.

Skill Level

Beginner. This baby cardigan crochet pattern uses basic crochet stitches in basic form and simple repeats.

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 inches

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

Crochet 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 Month Baby 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]

Row 23: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join, fasten off and weave in ends. 

Sleeves Instructions for 0-3 Months Size

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

Rnd 15: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join, fasten off and weave in ends. 

3-6 Month Baby 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]

Row 23: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join, fasten off and weave in ends. 

Sleeves Instructions for 3-6 Months Size

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

Rnd 16: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join, fasten off and weave in ends. 

6-12 Month Baby 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]

Row 25: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join, fasten off and weave in ends. 

Sleeves Instructions for 6-12 Months Size

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

Rnd 18: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join, fasten off and weave in ends. 

12-24 Month Baby 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]

Row 27: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join, fasten off and weave in ends. 

Sleeves Instructions for 12-24 Months Size

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

Rnd 20: ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join, fasten off and weave in ends. 

Collar for the Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern

With the opening of the cardigan facing you, attach your yarn to the end of the left side of the collar.

Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in the next st*, continue pattern until you reach the other end of the collar. Finish off and weave in your ends.

Accent Trim for the Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Attach your yarn to bottom of left side of the cardigan and sc up the side, around the collar and back down on the right side of the cardigan, finish off and weave in ends.

Finishing the Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Weave in the ends.

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