🧶 How to Crochet Two Baby Cardigans in Different Sizes

Certainly! Here’s a detailed guide on how to crochet two baby cardigans in different sizes. This includes planning, materials, sizing, pattern structure, and step-by-step instructions for two common baby sizes.

🧶 How to Crochet Two Baby Cardigans in Different Sizes

📏 Sizes

We’ll make:

1. 0–3 months (Newborn size)

2. 6–9 months

🧵 Materials Needed

📐 Basic Measurements & Sizing Chart

Size	Chest (in)	Length (in)	Sleeve (in)
0–3 months	16″	9″	6″
6–9 months	18″	11″	7″

🧶 Yarn Notes

Use a soft, baby-friendly yarn like Bernat Baby Softee, Paintbox Baby DK, or Lion Brand Baby Soft.

Swatch first: 4″x4″ = ~16 stitches and 10 rows in half double crochet (hdc). Adjust hook size if needed.

🧵 Pattern Overview (Top-Down Raglan Cardigan)

We’ll use the top-down raglan method which is seamless and customizable.

🧾 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch = chain

• sc = single crochet

• hdc = half double crochet

• dc = double crochet

• sl st = slip stitch

• st(s) = stitch(es)

• inc = increase (2 sts in same st)

🧤 Cardigan Pattern – Size 0–3 Months

1. Yoke

With 4.0 mm hook, ch 42.

Row 1:
Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. Turn. (41 hdc)

Row 2 (Setup for raglan):
ch 1, hdc in first 6, place marker (PM), hdc in next 1, PM, hdc in next 8, PM, hdc in next 1, PM, hdc in next 6. (This divides back, sleeves, front.)

Continue working even rows with increases at marked sts:

• Inc row: At each marked st, do (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in same st.

• Repeat increase rows until:

  • Fronts: 10 sts each

  • Sleeves: 14 sts each

  • Back: 20 sts

Usually about 10–12 rows.

2. Separate Sleeves

Row: hdc to first marker, remove marker, ch 3 (underarm), skip sleeve sts, hdc to next marker, ch 3, skip sleeve, hdc to end.

Continue hdc in rows to desired body length (~9”).

3. Sleeves

Attach yarn at underarm. Work in rounds:

• Rnd 1: hdc around sleeve sts + underarm chs.

• Work 12–15 rounds depending on length.

• Optional: decrease every 4th round for taper.

4. Ribbed Edging & Button Band

Switch to 3.5 mm hook:

• sc evenly up front, around neck, and down.

• For buttonholes: on right front, space 4 buttonholes every 1.5–2”.

Do 2–3 rows of sc to reinforce.

👶 Cardigan Pattern – Size 6–9 Months

Changes to Original Pattern:

• Start chain: ch 50

• Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch and across = 49 hdc

• Raglan placement: 8 / 1 / 10 / 1 / 8 (front / sleeve / back / sleeve / front)

Work yoke for more rows until:

• Fronts = 12 sts

• Sleeves = 18 sts

• Back = 24 sts

Body length = 11″
Sleeve length = 7″
Underarm ch = 4

All other steps same as smaller size.

✨ Customization Tips

• Add a shell or picot edge for a feminine look.

• Stripe rows for color variation.

• Use puff or bobble stitches for texture.

🧼 Care Instructions

• Machine washable, delicate cycle.

• Dry flat for best shape retention.

📷 Final Touches

Sew on buttons securely. Weave in all ends. Lightly block if needed.

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