Cozy Infant Cardigan Crochet Pattern (Size 3 – 6 months)
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I know what you’re thinking… “come on Ashlea, another crochet cardigan series??” Yes, really. With the designing of the Painted Canyon Cardigan (and its horizontal rows) I decided that I needed a cardigan pattern using vertical rows as well. So, here we are, working our way up from the 3 – 6 month infant cardigan pattern to full grown men’s sizes!
With this cardigan series I’m going for the “professor” feel. For the adult sizes I’ll add elbow patches (you could instead use felt for the smaller sizes) and for the larger sizes we’ll call it the “Cozy Coed Cardigan”. These first few itty-bitty sizes will simply be called Cozy Infant Cardigan. Cool?
Not gonna lie, I’m feeling daunted by the task of creating bunches of new sizes, but when I look at that adorable little puddin’ face sporting this adorable new cardigan? Meh, I’ll suffer through it. 😉
More sizes of this cardigan are available:
Get the 3 – 6 month size here.
Get the 12 month size here.
Get the 2/3T size here.
Get the 4/5T size here.
Get the 6/8 youth size here.
Get the 8/10 youth size here.
Get the 10/12 youth size here.
Get the 14/16 youth size here.
See a bunch of photos and grab the ADULT size here.
Cardigan (Size 3 – 6 months)
Materials:
Worsted weight (size 4/Aran) yarn (such as this)
-approx. 200 yards for 3 – 6 month cardigan
Crochet hook in size J/6mm
Gauge:
Make sure you check your gauge!
11 hdc and 10 rows = 4” square
Measurements for 3 – 6 month size:
Armhole to armhole (across back) = 9″
Neck to hem = 10″
Upper arm = 8″ circumference
Cuff = 6″ circumference
Sleeve length = 6″
Body circumference = 20″
Special stitches used:
Fhdc – Foundation Half Double Crochet
Fphdc – Front Post Half Double Crochet
Bphdc – Back Post Half Double Crochet
Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet
Bpdc – Back Post Double Crochet
Infant Cardigan Pattern:
Row 1: Fhdc-30 (or Ch-31, hdc in 2nd ch from hk and each to end) (30)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (30)
Rows 3 – 22: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (30)
Row 23: Ch-1, turn, hdc in 17 sts, ch-14. (31)
Row 24: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. (30)
Rows 25 – 33: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (30)
Fasten off.
Other front side (with top of cardigan to your right as pictured)
Row 1: Ch-13, hdc in 14th st and in each st to end. (30)
Rows 2 – 11: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (30)
Sew shoulders together using the mattress stitch.
Edging/collar:
Attach yarn at bottom right.
Row 1: Ch-1, turn, hdc in 27 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in next, hdc in next, hdc2tog in same and next st (the shoulder seam sts), hdc in same. 2hdc in next 3 sts, hdc in next, hdc2tog in same and next st (the shoulder seam sts), hdc in same. Hdc in next, 2hdc in next, hdc in 27 sts. Ch-1, turn. (72)
Row 2: Hdc in 26 sts, 2hdc in next. Dc in 4 sts, 2dc in next 2 sts, dc in 2 sts, 2dc in next 2 sts, dc in 2 sts, 2dc in 2 sts, dc in 4 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in 26 sts. Ch-1, turn. (80)
Row 3: Hdc in 25 sts, 2hdc in next. Dc in 28 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in 25 sts. Ch-1, turn. (82)
Row 4: Hdc in first, * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 9 times (21 sts so far), * fpdc around next st, bpdc around next * repeat between * * 19 times. * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 9 times , hdc in last. (82)
Sleeves:
Attach yarn at bottom of armhole with sl st.
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc 26 times evenly around armhole (26)
Do not join, work in spiral instead using stitch markers to note first st of each round.
Row 2: Hdc around (26)
Row 3: Hdc in each stitch around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (25)
Row 4: Hdc in each stitch around (25)
Row 5: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (24)
Row 6-8: Hdc in each st around (24)
Row 9: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (23)
Row 10: Hdc in each st around (23)
Row 11: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (22)
Row 12: Hdc in each st around (22)
Row 13: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (21)
Rows 14 – 15: Hdc in each st around (21)
Row 16: * fphdc in first, bphdc in next * repeat between * * around. Slip st to top of next st. Invisible join and weave in ends.
Bottom:
Sc in each row end around bottom of cardigan. Fasten off and weave in all ends, and your infant cardigan is finished!
Isn’t he adorable? He looks so dapper in his little cardigan. ♥
Stay tuned for more crochet patterns in this series, when they are published you will be able to find them under the “Crochet Pattern” section of Heart Hook Home.
Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to shoot me an email or a message, and I want to see your finished projects!! Share photos of your Cozy Infant Cardigan with me by tagging @HeartHookHome on Instagram and Twitter, and by sharing in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community group on Facebook!
More free crochet patterns:
Infant Hoodie Crochet Pattern (size 3 – 6 months)
Four-Hour Fall Sweater Free Crochet Pattern
Newborn Sleep Sack Free Crochet Pattern
Toddler Hoodie Free Crochet Pattern (size 2/3T)
Bunny Beanie with Ears Free Crochet Pattern (Boy and Girl)
Beanie Hat for Preemie Babies Free Crochet Pattern