Free Crochet Pattern: Crochet Baby Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern: One-Piece Top-Down Baby Cardigan
Welcome back to the blog! Today, I’m sharing a project that is close to my heart—a Textured Top-Down Baby Cardigan. If you've ever struggled with sewing crochet pieces together, you will love this "no-sew" construction.
Using King Cole Big Value Recycled Dishcloth Cotton, we are creating a piece that is as sustainable as it is soft. This yarn is a sturdy 8-ply / DK weight, making it perfect for a 3mm hook to achieve a professional, boutique-style finish. Let's dive into the pattern!
you can find video tutorial here follow along for better understanding:
Crochet Baby Cardigan Full Video Tutorial:
Materials
Yarn: 2 balls of King Cole Big Value Recycled Dishcloth Cotton (DK/8-ply)
Hook: 3mm
Size: 0-3 Months (Adjustable)
Extras: 2 Buttons, Stitch Markers, Yarn Needle
Pattern Instructions
Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch: Chain
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
V-St: V-Stitch (HDC, Ch 1, HDC)
Sk: Skip
St: Stitch
The Yoke
Foundation: Ch 66.
Markers: Place markers in the 11th, 22nd, 44th, and 55th chains.
Row 1: Ch 2, HDC in 3rd ch from hook. HDC to marker. In marked ch, work V-St (HDC, Ch 1, HDC). Repeat across. HDC in remaining chains. Turn.
Rows 2-3: Ch 2, HDC in each st across. Work V-St into the Ch-1 space of previous V-St. Turn.
Row 4 (Mesh): Ch 3, DC in next st. Ch 1, sk 1, DC in next. Repeat across. Work V-St into V-St spaces. Turn.
Rows 5-7 (Solid): Ch 3, DC in each st across. Work V-St into V-St spaces. Turn.
Row 8: Repeat Row 4 (Mesh).
Row 9: DC in each st across. Work V-St into V-St spaces. Turn.
The Body
Row 10 (Join): DC to 1st V-St. DC into V-St. Skip shoulder stitches. Ch 3, DC into 2nd V-St. DC across back. DC into 3rd V-St. Skip shoulder stitches. Ch 3, DC into 4th V-St. DC in remaining sts. Turn.
Row 11: Ch 3, DC in each st (including the 3 underarm chains).
Rows 12-23: DC in each st across. Fasten off.
The Sleeves
Round 1: Join yarn at underarm. Ch 3, DC in same space. DC around armhole. Sl st to join.
Rounds 2-10: Ch 3, DC in each st around. Sl st to join. Fasten off.
Sizing Cheat Sheet
| Size | Start Chain | Yoke Rows |
| 0-3 Mo | 66 | 9 Rows |
| 6-9 Mo | 72 | 11 Rows |
| 12-18 Mo | 78 | 13 Rows |
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