Easy Ribbed Crochet Baby Cardigan Pattern

Easy Ribbed Crochet Baby Cardigan Pattern (0-3 Months)

This crochet baby cardigan is designed with both style and simplicity in mind. Using the Half Double Crochet Back Loop Only (HDC BLO) stitch, we create a gorgeous ribbed texture. This pattern is worked top-down, and the sleeves are worked flat in rows—no working in the round required! It fits most babies in the 0-3 month range and makes a thoughtful baby shower gift.

Project Overview

Gauge (10cm)	18 sts x 10 rows (HDC BLO)
Finished Length	25 cm (Shoulder to Hem)
Sizing	Newborn to 0-3 Months

Materials Needed

• DK weight baby yarn
• 4.0mm or 4.5mm hook (check gauge)
• 4 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• 4-5 buttons

Video Tutorial:

Pattern Instructions

1. The Foundation & Yoke

Chain 53. (52 stitches + 1 turning chain)

Row 1: HDC in 2nd ch from hook and next 7 (Front). [HDC, ch 2, HDC] in next (Corner). HDC 8 (Sleeve). [HDC, ch 2, HDC] in next (Corner). HDC 16 (Back). [HDC, ch 2, HDC] in next (Corner). HDC 8 (Sleeve). [HDC, ch 2, HDC] in next (Corner). HDC 8 (Front). Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2-9: HDC BLO in each st across. In every ch-2 corner space, work [HDC, ch 2, HDC][cite: 1, 2]. (Total: 124 sts at end of Row 9)

2. Splitting for Sleeves

Row 10: HDC BLO 17. HDC in corner space. Ch 3. Skip 26 sts (Sleeve). HDC in next corner space. HDC BLO 34. HDC in corner space. Ch 3. Skip 26 sts (Sleeve). HDC in next corner space. HDC BLO 17. Ch 1, turn.

3. The Body

Rows 11-25: HDC BLO in each st across (including the underarm chains). Total Length: 25 cm. Fasten off.

4. Flat-Worked Sleeves

We will work these in rows and sew them later to maintain the ribbing.

Row 1: Attach yarn at the underarm. HDC BLO around the sleeve opening (Approx 30 sts).

Rows 2-15: HDC BLO in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

To Finish: Fasten off leaving a long tail. Use a tapestry needle to sew the side seam of the sleeve from the underarm to the cuff.

Final Touches

Single crochet evenly around the front edges and neckline to create a clean border. Add 4-5 buttonholes (ch 1, skip 1) on one side and sew buttons to the other.