Crochet Whimsical Textured Baby Cardigan with Hood Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Light Worsted Yarn (#3) - Approx. 300-400 yards
• Crochet Hook - 4.00mm (G) size
• 5 Buttons (your choice of type)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

16 stitches = 4 inches in textured stitch pattern.

Sizes Available:

This pattern is written for size 6-12 months. Adjust sizing by increasing or decreasing stitches as needed.

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• tr - treble crochet
• sl st - slip stitch

Instructions:

Body:

1. **Foundation Row:** Ch 62. 2. **Row 1:** Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (61 sc). 3. **Row 2-4:** Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 4. **Row 5:** Ch 1, turn, *sc, dc, repeat from * across (61 stitches). 5. **Row 6:** Ch 1, turn, sc in each dc from previous row, sc in each sc across. 6. **Repeat Rows 5-6** until piece measures 12 inches from foundation edge. 7. **Split for Sleeves:** Leave remaining 20 stitches unworked on each side for underarm openings (20 stitches each side at the start of the next row). 8. Work back and forth until piece measures 16 inches in total.

Sleeves:

1. **Left Sleeve:** Join yarn at armhole, ch 1, sc in each st around (20 sc). 2. **Round 1-4:** Sc in each st around. 3. **Decrease Round:** Ch 1, *sc in next 9, sc2tog, repeat from * until end. 4. Continue to sc in each st until sleeve measures 8 inches, fasten off. 5. **Right Sleeve:** Repeat as left.

Hood:

1. **Ch 42:** Turn and sc in each ch across. 2. **Rows 2-5:** Ch 1, sc in each st across. 3. **Row 6:** Ch 1, *sc, dc, repeat from * across. 4. **Fold in half** and attach to neckline by stitching edges together.

Finishing:

1. Sew buttons onto the front, aligned with buttonholes created by skipping stitches in Row 5. 2. Weave in all ends. 3. Block if necessary for a polished finish.

Enjoy your cozy, whimsical cardi!

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