Last Wednesday afternoon, my friend invited me to her daughter's 1st birthday party on Saturday! It was such a rush invitation that I didn't know what gift I should buy for Emmy! When Emmy was born in last spring, I crocheted a pink dress for her. It would be so nice to make a cardigan for her this time.
I was thankful that I have a Bernat Softee Baby yarn at home that I bought it a year or two ago. It's perfect to make a cardigan! I found a pattern on Ravelry but the size is for infants to 6 months. So I changed the hook size and gauge and make it for a 1-year-old. I also modified the length of the sleeves, the pattern on the neck and crochet technique. This cardigan is very easy to make and it's done in one day! Enjoy!
Materials:
Baby
yarns (Bernat Softee Baby – Antique White was used in this project)
Size
G hook
Yarn
needle
A
button
Size:
12 months old
Gauge:
18 sts and 8 rows=4”
NOTE:
All dcs are worked on back loop only.
Only 3dc-in-next st and 5dc-in-next-st are worked on both loops.
Starting
at the neck
Row 1: Chain 72 sts. 1 dc in 4th st from
hook, *3 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 4 sts; repeat from* across, ending with 3
dc in next st; 1 dc in last 2 sts. Chain 3, turn.
ROW
2: Skip 2 sts; 1 dc
in next st; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 2 sts ; *skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2
sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 2 sts; repeat from* 12 times. Ch 3, turn.
ROW
3: Skip 2 sts, 1 dc
in next 2 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 3 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in next 3
sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 3 sts; repeat from* 12 times. Chain 3, turn.
ROW
4: Skip 2 sts, 1 dc
in next 2 sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 3 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in next 3
sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 3 sts; repeat from* 12 times. Chain 3, turn.
ROW
5: Skip 2 sts, 1 dc
in next 3 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 4 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in next 4
sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 4 sts; repeat from* 12 times. Chain 3, turn.
ROW
6: Skip 2 sts; 1 dc
in next 3 sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 4 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in next 4
sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 4 sts; repeat from* 12 times. Chain 3, turn.
ROW
7: Skip 2 sts; 1 dc
in next 4 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 5 sts; *skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next 5
sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 5 sts; repeat from* 12 times. Chain 3, turn.
ROW
8: Skip 2 sts; 1 dc
in next 4 sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 5 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in next 5
sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 5 sts; repeat from* 12 times. Chain 3, turn.
ROW
9: Skip 2 sts, 1 dc
in next 5 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 6 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in next 6
sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 6 sts; repeat from* 12 times. Chain 3, turn.
ROW
10: Skip 2 sts, 1
dc in next 5 sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 6 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in
next 6 sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 6 sts; repeat from* 12 times. Chain
3, turn.
ROW
11: SEPARATION: Skip
2 sts; 1 dc in next 6 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 7 sts; **skip 2 sts; 1
dc in next 7 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 7 sts **; skip the next 53 dcs
(3 patterns) for the sleeve; repeat between ** 4 times for the back; skip the
next 53 dcs (3 patterns) for second sleeve; repeat between ** 2 times. Chain 3,
turn.
ROW
12: Skip 2 sts; 1
dc in next 6 sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 7 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1d c in
next 7 sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 7 sts; repeat from* across row. Chain
3, turn.
ROW
13: Skip 2 sts, 1
dc in next 7 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 8 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in
next 8 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 8 sts; repeat from* across row. Chain
3, turn.
ROW
14: Skip 2 sts, 1
dc in next 7 sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 8 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in
next 8 sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 8 sts; repeat from* across row. Chain
3, turn.
ROW
15: Skip 2 sts, 1
dc in next 8 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 9 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in
next 9 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 9 sts; repeat from* across row. Chain
3, turn.
ROW
16: Skip 2 sts, 1
dc in next 8 sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 9 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in
next 9 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 9 sts; repeat from* across row. Chain
3, turn.
ROWS
17-19: Skip 2 sts,
1 dc in next 9 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 10 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in
next 10 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 10 sts; repeat from* across row.
Chain 3, turn.
ROW
20: Skip 2 sts, 1
dc in next 9 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 10 sts; *skip 2 sts; 1 dc in
next 10 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 10 sts; repeat from* across row. DO
NOT FASTEN OFF.
FINISHING
Continue
at the lower corner of Right Front.
Ch
1. 2 sc in the corner st. work sc evenly across Right Front neck. Ch 4 (to make a button hole). Sl st of the
last st. 2 sc in the corner st. *1 sc in the next st, ch 3, 1 sc in the next
st; repeat from * across Neck. 3 sc in the corner st. work sc evenly across Left Front. 3 sc in the
corner st. 1 sc in each st along the
bottom of the cardigan ending at the lower corner of Right Front. Fasten Off.
Sew
a button on the upper corner of Left Front.
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ReplyDeleteI did my count the same as yours, however, when doing the separation (Row 11) - I was able to work all the way through skipping the second set of 53 stitches, however I could only do the ** to ** once and not twice. I'm not sure what happened.
ReplyDeleteFor Row 11, it's making the Side, Back, Side of the sweater. For the 1st Side, you crochet 2 sets of shape like this /\. Then you skip 3 sets of /\ (sleeve), crochet 4 sets of /\ (back), skip 3 sets of /\ (sleeve), then you should have 2 sets of /\ to crochet. If you're ending 1 set of this, it could be something wrong on the skipping or the back. On Row 10, do you have 14 sets of /\?
ReplyDeleteI just started this lovely pattern and somehow I end up with an extra stitch at the end of each row. What am I doing wrong? Please help asap! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Chris, please see the correction from this crocheter:
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This is a wonderful pattern. I made it for my daughter and it is adorable.
I did note, like other commenters, that the chain 3 is missing from Row 1.
Also, I noticed that Row 16 states “Skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next 8 sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 9 sts; skip 2 sts; 1 dc in next 9 sts; 3 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 9 sts; repeat from across row. Chain 3, turn.”
I believe the 3 dc in the repeat should be 5 dc - otherwise there are not enough stitches for Row 17.
However, a great free pattern - thank you soooo much for sharing!
I keep running into a problem starting this pattern. On row 2 I have to repeat the pattern 13 times to reach the end of my chain. Any ideas what I could be doing wrong?
ReplyDeleteThere should be a total of
Delete14 clusters..you are repeating from the * 12 TIME more.does this make sense..your 12 count states when you repeat I believe..
It is 14 clusters all together as noted on May 13
DeleteYes me too i have a problem in raw 2.. one extra dc!
ReplyDeleteI think this is gorgeous and really want to make it for my daughter BUT I just made her another little cardi for a 12 month old (she's only 8 months now but will be 12 months in winter in Australia) and it was way too small. Are you able to post the measurements so I could check to see the actual sizing? Or is there an equation I could follow to adjust the pattern for larger size if necessary? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! I just finished this beautiful cardigan. Could you tell me who designed this and if I am permitted to sell the finished product. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Casssndra! I wrote this pattern. You're welcome to sell the finished product. =)
DeleteHow many skeins of yarn did this take?
ReplyDeleteI wound up with 13 too
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing this lovely pattern,im on row 12 and have had no problems so far. x
ReplyDeletei dont understand how to finish it
ReplyDeleteThanks for this lovely pattern. I made this for my niece & now i m making it for my friends niece. Thanks a lot
ReplyDeleteI am making this sweater for my 14 month old granddaughter who will be in a wedding March 28. Thanks for this pattern. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI started with this beautiful pattern. But I kept running into a problem with row 2. Instead of ending with the 12 repeat I keep ending with a 13 repeat or more. Is there a way to end with the 12 repeat? I really would like to continue with this beautiful pattern.
ReplyDeleteRow 2: Skip 2 sts; 1 dc in next st; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 2 sts ; *skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 2 sts; repeat from* 12 times. Ch 3, turn.
DeleteDo not count "Skip 2 sts; 1 dc in next st; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 2 sts", you should have 12 repeats.
Thank you for the information. I tried the first two rows again and I didn't count the "Skip 2 sts; 1 dc in next st; 5 dc in next st; 1 dc in next 2 sts" but I still end with 13 repeats. I still can't figure it out what I'm doing wrong.
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ReplyDeleteI loved the cardigan..i am planning to make it for my six year old..can you let me know how to scale the pettern to fit a 6 yr old..thank you
ReplyDeleteI used an F hook and the exact same yarn. Had no problems with the pattern, it was perfect! However, the jacket ended up about a 5T in size so obviously my gauge is off and it fits my almost 4 year old, she wears 5T and I think it's just right.
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ReplyDeleteDear Agnes Gurumi,I want to make this cardigan for 6-9 months baby but I have wool with gauge 5 dc equal to one inch, how many chain will be required? Please answer me as soon as possible. Thanks
ReplyDeleteDear Agnes Gurumi,I want to make this cardigan for 6-9 months baby but I have wool with gauge 5 dc equal to one inch, how many chain will be required? Please answer me as soon as possible. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHello, can you tell me how to end each row if I wanted to make this as a dress (with no opening) instead of a cardigan? THANKS!
ReplyDeleteI do not understand Row 5. There must be an increase on each side of the shell, but there is no instruction for making an increase. If you just follow the instructions as written the ripples will not line up. Where are you to make the increases?
ReplyDeleteI retract my previous comment. Now I see that the row with 5 stiches in the shell provides the increase of two stiches.
ReplyDeleteWould you please explain the process of making this for a size 3/4 toddler? I know to increase the hook size but then I am not that experienced in resizing a pattern.
ReplyDeleteHi. I absolutely love the pattern and how it turned out for my 12 month old niece. I was wondering on how you would adjust for other sizes, say girl, teenager and possibly adult?
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ReplyDeletegreat pattern but i need in 3 , 6 , 9 month sizes. please can you guide me to the sizing changes ? the neck seems far too large for what i need. i have gone down hook sizing but that doesn't seem to help. DJ
ReplyDeleteHello there,
ReplyDeleteBy chance if there a video I can reference to do this? Finishing the cardigan is confusing to me.
FINISHING
Continue at the lower corner of Right Front.
Ch 1. 2 sc in the corner st. work sc evenly across Right Front neck. Ch 4 (to make a button
hole). Sl st of the last st. 2 sc in the corner st. *1 sc in the next st, ch 3, 1 sc in the next st;
repeat from * across Neck. 3 sc in the corner st. work sc evenly across Left Front. 3 sc in the
corner st. 1 sc in each st along the bottom of the cardigan ending at the lower corner of Right
Front. Fasten Off.
Did you ever get a reply? The ending doesn’t make sense if you do not finish off at the last row. I think I will go up the left front, around the neck and back down the right side
DeleteI have wanted to try this pattern for sometime now. All I have left is the sleeves. It's turning out better then I had hoped. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow many stitches should I have at the end of Row 1 please?
ReplyDeleteWhile I always appreciate free patterns, the writer should always have it tested by someone. Even if it's just a friend. The errors can be frustrating. Luckily I'm experienced enough to figure it out with the errors but a beginner might just give up from it causing wrong stitches and multiple rip outs. The download on ravelry still has errors after this blog shows that the OP knows others are correcting the errors in the comments.
ReplyDeleteI would like to make this a six to nine month idea how many stitches I would start with
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