If you have a little boy or girl on the way, then this crochet baby sweater pattern is perfect for you! Baby sweaters are great projects to work on during the winter months, and they make wonderful gifts because of how personalized they are.
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Crochet Baby Sweater – Frosty Mornings Sweater Pattern
You can find any number of free baby sweater crochet patterns online, but I’m pretty proud of this one and I just know it will be perfect for your little one!
This easy baby sweater crochet pattern is a fun project that anyone can do. It’s perfect for beginners, and doesn’t take too much time to make. This stitch-work is easy enough for any one who has never crocheted before and once you have the stitching down, it’s simple to make the sweater work!
The best part about this baby sweater crochet pattern is that you can customize it however you want. You could make one in pink or blue, with stripes or without, whatever you would like!
Frosty Mornings Baby Sweater Jacket
Size:
Pattern written for size 3 – 6 months; changes for size 6 – 12 months in [ ].
Finished Measurements:
Chest: 20 in (50.8 cm) [22 in (55.8 cm)]
Length center back neck to hem without collar: 11 in (27.9 cm) [12 in (30.4 cm)]
Materials:
- Base Color – Approximately 450 [575] yards worsted weight yarn. Worsted weight organic cotton yarn used for jackets pictured, but any worsted weight yarn can be used.
- Contrast Color – Approximately 200 [250] yards worsted weight yarn.
- Crochet hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Open ring stitch markers
Gauge:
In alternating half double crochet, 12 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches (10.1 cm)
Skill Level:
Easy
Pattern Notes:
- The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.
- Gauge is important to this piece in order to create the correct sizing. Please take the time to make a gauge swatch to match gauge given for pattern. Change hook if necessary to match.
- A positive ease of 3 in – 5 in (7.6 – 12.7 cm) is designed into the pattern to be worn over clothing as a jacket or sweater.
- When laying flat, front panels will overlap 2 in (5 cm).
- The half double crochet between stitches creates a very sturdy, thick stitch. It is a nice choice for a baby jacket and extra warm if created using an animal fiber.
- Unless otherwise noted, use base color yarn for all seams.
Special Stitches:
Half Double Crochet Between the Stitches:
Working from front of piece, yarn over, insert hook in row below (between stitches of previous row) and pull up a loop from back, yarn over (3 loops on hook) and pull through all loops on hook. One half double crochet between the stitches completed.
Directions
Front Panel (make 2)
In base color, chain 23 [27].
Row 1:
Slip stitch in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn.
Row 2:
Chain 2, half double crochet (hdc) in front loop of each stitch, turn.
Rows 3 to 34 [3 to 36]:
Chain 2, hdc between stitches (see Special Stitches Section above) to end of row (32 [34] rows total.) Fasten off.
Back Panel
In base color, chain 33 [37].
Row 1:
Slip stitch in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn.
Row 2:
Chain 2, hdc in front loop of each stitch, turn.
Rows 3 to 34 [3 to 36]:
Chain 2, hdc between stitches to end of row (32 [34] rows total.) Fasten off.
Sleeves (make 2)
For accent color at end of sleeve:
In base color, chain 29 [31].
Row 1:
Continuing in base color, slip stitch in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn. Fasten off.
Row 2:
Join contrast color, chain 2, half double crochet (hdc) in front loop of each stitch, turn.
Rows 3 to 16 [3 to 19]:
Chain 2, hdc between stitches to end of row (14 [17] rows total.) Fasten off.
For no accent color at end of sleeve:
In contrast color, chain 29 [31].
Row 1:
Slip stitch in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn.
Row 2:
Chain 2, half double crochet (hdc) in front loop of each stitch, turn.
Rows 3 to 16 [3 to 19]:
Chain 2, hdc between stitches to end of row (14 [17] rows total.) Fasten off.
Finishing:
Side Seams
With right sides of back and side panels facing, whip stitch side seams from bottom (beginning above slip stitch row) to arm hole, 21 [23] stitches. This will create a 4.5 in (11.4 cm) [5 in (12.7 cm)] opening for the sleeve.
Fasten off.
Shoulder Seams
With right sides facing, begin at arm opening to match shoulder seams and whip stitch 9 [11] stitches on each side. This will create a 5.5 in (13.9 cm) neck opening.
Fasten off.
Collar
Turn sweater right side facing out.
Row 1:
In base color, working from inside of sweater, skip first 3 [4] stitches on top row, single crochet on outside loop for one row, do not crochet in last 3 [4] stitches, turn.
Row 2:
Chain 2, hdc to end of row, (crochet in both loops) turn.
Rows 3 to 6 [3 to 7]:
Chain 2, hdc between stitches to end of row, (crochet in both loops) turn.
Row 7 [8]:
Chain 1, slip stitch to end of row. Fasten off.
Sleeve Seam
With right sides facing, center sleeve on shoulder seam and sew in place. Fasten off.
Using contrast yarn, start at underarm seam and whip stitch sleeve together. Do not whip stitch in final two stitches. Fasten off.
Repeat with other sleeve.
Work in ends.
Block piece to shape.
Crochet Baby Sweater - Frosty Mornings Sweater Pattern
Such an adorable and easy way to make an heirloom gift. This crochet baby sweater pattern is absolutely customizable and so cute to boot!
Materials
- Base Color - Approximately 450 [575] yards worsted weight yarn. Worsted weight organic cotton yarn used for jackets pictured, but any worsted weight yarn can be used.
- Contrast Color - Approximately 200 [250] yards worsted weight yarn.
Tools
- Crochet hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Open ring stitch markers
Instructions
Front Panel (make 2)
- Row 1: Slip stitch in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn.
- Row 2: Chain 2, half double crochet (hdc) in front loop of each stitch, turn.
- Rows 3 to 34 [3 to 36]: Chain 2, hdc between stitches (see Special Stitches Section above) to end of row (32 [34] rows total.) Fasten off.
Back Panel
- Row 1: Slip stitch in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn.
- Row 2: Chain 2, hdc in front loop of each stitch, turn.
- Rows 3 to 34 [3 to 36]: Chain 2, hdc between stitches to end of row (32 [34] rows total.) Fasten off.
Sleeves (make 2)
For accent color at end of sleeve:
- Row 1: Continuing in base color, slip stitch in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn. Fasten off.
- Row 2: Join contrast color, chain 2, half double crochet (hdc) in front loop of each stitch, turn.
- Rows 3 to 16 [3 to 19]: Chain 2, hdc between stitches to end of row (14 [17] rows total.) Fasten off.
For no accent color at end of sleeve:
- Row 1: Slip stitch in second chain from hook and continue to end of row, turn.
- Row 2: Chain 2, half double crochet (hdc) in front loop of each stitch, turn.
- Rows 3 to 16 [3 to 19]: Chain 2, hdc between stitches to end of row (14 [17] rows total.) Fasten off.
Side Seams
- With right sides of back and side panels facing, whip stitch side seams from bottom (beginning above slip stitch row) to arm hole, 21 [23] stitches. This will create a 4.5 in (11.4 cm) [5 in (12.7 cm)] opening for the sleeve.
- Fasten off.
Shoulder Seams
- With right sides facing, begin at arm opening to match shoulder seams and whip stitch 9 [11] stitches on each side. This will create a 5.5 in (13.9 cm) neck opening.
- Fasten off.
Collar
- Row 1: In base color, working from inside of sweater, skip first 3 [4] stitches on top row, single crochet on outside loop for one row, do not crochet in last 3 [4] stitches, turn.
- Row 2: Chain 2, hdc to end of row, (crochet in both loops) turn.
- Rows 3 to 6 [3 to 7]: Chain 2, hdc between stitches to end of row, (crochet in both loops) turn.
- Row 7 [8]: Chain 1, slip stitch to end of row. Fasten off.
Sleeve Seam
- Using contrast yarn, start at underarm seam and whip stitch sleeve together. Do not whip stitch in final two stitches. Fasten off.
- Repeat with other sleeve.
- Work in ends.
- Block piece to shape.
With right sides facing, center sleeve on shoulder seam and sew in place. Fasten off.
Notes
Size:
Pattern written for size 3 – 6 months; changes for size 6 – 12 months in [ ].
Finished Measurements:
Chest: 20 in (50.8 cm) [22 in (55.8 cm)]
Length center back neck to hem without collar: 11 in (27.9 cm) [12 in (30.4 cm)]
Gauge:
In alternating half double crochet, 12 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches (10.1 cm)
Skill Level:
Easy
Pattern Notes:
- The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. Please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.
- Gauge is important to this piece in order to create the correct sizing. Please take the time to make a gauge swatch to match gauge given for pattern. Change hook if necessary to match.
- A positive ease of 3 in – 5 in (7.6 – 12.7 cm) is designed into the pattern to be worn over clothing as a jacket or sweater.
- When laying flat, front panels will overlap 2 in (5 cm).
- The half double crochet between stitches creates a very sturdy, thick stitch. It is a nice choice for a baby jacket and extra warm if created using an animal fiber.
- Unless otherwise noted, use base color yarn for all seams.
Special Stitches:
Half Double Crochet Between the Stitches:
Working from front of piece, yarn over, insert hook in row below (between stitches of previous row) and pull up a loop from back, yarn over (3 loops on hook) and pull through all loops on hook. One half double crochet between the stitches completed.