Sideways Stripe Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Susie Johns
Needle Type

Crochet Hook

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What you need to know

Use DK yarn to crochet a cosy cardigan for babies aged 3-6 months, designed by Susie Johns

Amazingly, this beautiful cover-up by Susie Johns only utilises four simple stitches: chains, slip stitches, double crochet and a double crochet decrease. It features a warm, stripy stitch pattern, plus a double crochet border and pretty collar and pockets. Add extra detail with embroidered lazy daisy stitches. Grab a 5mm crochet hook, download the printable pdf crochet pattern and get started!

Sizing

To fit age: 3-6 months

What you need

Yarn: DK, Blue, White, Green, Purple, Pink, Orange, 25g of each
Crochet hook: 5mm
Stitch marker
Buttons
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

chain (ch)
double crochet (dc)
double crochet two together (2dctog)
slip stitch (sl st)

Meet the designer

Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in knitting, papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, papier-mâché and more. If you like this pattern, we think you'll love Susie's crochet tea set. You can find more of Susie's designs here.

How to access this pattern

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