Bobble Crochet Baby Cardigan Pattern (Free)

I’m really pleased to share this Bobble Crochet Baby Cardigan Pattern with you today!

The instructions to make this super cute cardie are FREE. And if you need a bit more help, there’s a step by step VIDEO TUTORIAL also!

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MODERN DESIGN

This bobble crochet baby cardigan pattern is a modern, top-down design. This means that you’ll begin working from the neck edge downwards.

One of the best features of this design is that there’s no seaming involved (yay!).

The main body and sleeves of your cardigan is where you’ll work the cute bobble stitch pattern.

It’s a fun pattern to work and it creates the most wonderful texture – babies will appreciate the softness and squishiness of their new cardie!

Size 6-12 months in the pink colour; preemie in lilac and 3-6 months in yellow.

UNIQUE BABY SHOWER GIFT

You can see from the image below that this little cardigan forms part of a set.

I originally just started off with the baby blanket however I loved the bobble stitch so much that I decided to design the cardigan and a matching hat, booties and mittens.

I think that they would be perfect for new arrivals, baby showers, birthdays and any other type of special event. These items are certainly something you could make and give all year around!

YARN USED

This bobble crochet baby cardigan pattern comes in 6 sizes.

To complete the cardigan in sizes preemie, newborn, 0-3 months and 3-6 months, you’ll need a #3 / light worsted / DK / 8 ply yarn.

I used Paintbox Yarns Baby DK, which is a lovely blend of acrylic and nylon and is so soft – perfect for younger babies.

If you plan on making sizes 6-12 months or 1-2 years, you’ll make your cardigan using a #4 / worsted / aran / 10 ply yarn.

I opted to use Stylecraft Special Aran, which provides great stitch definition, is lovely to work with and comes in a huge array of colours.

Size newborn in white (with matching hat, booties and mittens).

VIDEO TUTORIAL

There’s a detailed, step by step video tutorial for this bobble crochet baby cardigan pattern (instructions for sizes 3-6 months and 1-2 years provided in the tutorial).

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Age 0-3 months in a beautiful baby blue colour.

BOBBLE CROCHET BABY CARDIGAN: A FREE PATTERN

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LEVEL

 

“Projects may include involved stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping”.

Source: Craft Yarn Council of America’s www.YarnStandards.com

PATTERN NOTES

• US crochet terminology used throughout.
• There are three sets of instructions: 1. Preemie & newborn 2. 0-3 & 6-12 months 3. 3-6 months & 1-2 years.
• Use the weight of yarn and hook size according to the size of cardigan that you wish to make (details below in ‘supplies’).
• The cardigan is worked in one piece from neck edge down.
• The ch1 and ch2 turning chains do not count as the first stitch of the next row. Therefore, you should make the first stitch of the row in the same stitch (at the base of the ch1 or ch2). At the end of rows, do not crochet into the top of the ch1 or ch2.
• When counting the total number of stitches at the end of each round, please be careful not to include the ch1 or ch2 in the final stitch count.
• For beginners, it will be helpful to place a stitch marker in the first stitch made at the beginning of each row / round.
• Working the sleeves: from round 2 onwards you will be instructed to work into the 1st stitch of the round. It can be tricky to know which stitch to work into first; the easiest way to remember this is to work your first stitch into the 3rd chain from the hook.

MATERIALS

• YARN FOR PREEMIE / NEWBORN / 0-3 MONTHS / 3-6 MONTHS

Category #3 / light worsted / DK / 8 ply yarn. I used Paintbox Yarns Baby DK, 183 yds / 1.8 oz (167m / 50g):

Preemie – 2 balls

Newborn – 2 balls

0-3 months – 3 balls

3-6 months – 3 balls

• YARN FOR 6-12 MONTHS / 1-2 YEARS

Category #4 / worsted / aran / 10 ply yarn. I used Stylecraft Special Aran, 214 yds / 3.5 oz (196m / 100g):

6-12 months – 3 balls

1-2 years – 3 balls

• CROCHET HOOKS:

Preemie – Both an E (3.5mm) & G (4mm) hook

Newborn / 0-3 months / 3-6 months – Both a G (4mm) & Size 7 (4.5mm) hook

6-12 months / 1-2 years – Both an H (5mm) & I (5.5mm) hooks

• BUTTONS:

Preemie / Newborn / 0-3 months / 3-6 months – 5x 15mm buttons

6-12 months / 1-2 years – 5 x 20mm buttons

• Yarn needle (the bent tip makes sewing much easier)
• Scissors (super sharp… and pretty)
• Stitch marker (these interlocking ones will not fall out!)

GAUGE / TENSION

In order to achieve the correct size and fit, it is important to test your gauge with a sample square before you begin.

If your tension is tight (too many stitches to ″), try using a larger hook.

if your tension is loose (fewer stitches to ″), use a smaller hook.

Preemie (E / 3.5mm hook):

14 stitches & 8 rows = 3″ (7.5cm) in double crochet

Newborn / 0-3 months / 3-6 months (G / 4mm hook):
26 stitches & 15 rows = 6″ (15cm) in double crochet

6-12 months / 1-2 years (H / 5mm hook):
20 stitches & 12 rows = 6” (15cm) in double crochet

FINISHED SIZE

The sizes given are based on the standard measurements from the Craft Yarn Council. The cardigan has been designed with some positive ease, which means that it will quite comfortably fit over clothing.

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS (US CROCHET TERMS)

beg – beginning

ch(s) – chain(s)

dc – double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through remaining 2 loops. 1 double crochet completed.

fasten off – To fasten off securely, work one chain, then cut the yarn leaving a 5 – 6” tail. Pull the tail through the loop that is on your hook. Tighten gently.

sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through both loops on hook. 1 single crochet completed.

sc2tog – single crochet two together: Insert your hook into stitch, yarn over (yo) pull up a loop (2 loops on your hook). Insert your hook into the following stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook). Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops. One sc2tog complete.

sl st – slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop. 1 slip stitch completed.

sp(s) – space(es)

st(s) – stitch(es)

Turn: Turn your work clockwise.

* to * – Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed.

( ) – Sets of stitches to be worked as many times as directed.

[ ] – The total number of stitches at the end of a row.

SPECIAL STITCHES

bo – bobble stitch: *yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through first 2 loops only*, repeat from * to * into the same stitch 3 times more until you have a total of 5 loops on your hook, yo, pull through all 5 loops. 1 bobble stitch completed.

V-st – V stitch: (1dc, ch1, 1dc) worked in the same stitch

NOTE: These special stitches are slowly demonstrated in the video tutorial above.

Age 1-2 years featured in Duck Egg colour.

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS (PREEMIE & NEWBORN)

YOKE

Starting with crochet hook:

Preemie – E (3.5mm); Newborn – G (4mm)

Chain 48

Row 1. 1dc in 3^rd ch from hook (skp’d 2 ch does not count as your 1^st dc), 1dc in next 4 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 8 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 15 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 8 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 6 ch, TURN [50 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 2. Ch2 (does not count as your 1^st st here and throughout), 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 6 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 10 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 17 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 10 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 6 sts, TURN [58 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 3. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 6 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 12 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 19 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 12 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 8 sts, TURN [66 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 4. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 8 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 14 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 21 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 14 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 8 sts, TURN [74 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 5. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 8 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 16 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 23 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 16 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 10 sts, TURN [82 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 6. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 10 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 18 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 25 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 18 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 10 sts, TURN [90 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 7. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 10 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 20 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 27 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 20 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 12 sts, TURN [98 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 8. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 12 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 22 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 29 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 22 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 12 sts, TURN [106 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

DIVIDE FOR ARMHOLES

Row 9. Ch1 (does not count as your 1st st), 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next 12 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp, ch2, sk next 24 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp (1st armhole made), 1sc in next 31 sts,1sc in next ch1 sp, ch2, sk next 24 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp (2nd armhole made), 1sc in next 14 sts, TURN [62 sc, 2x ch2 sps].

You’ve now divided your cardigan for the sleeves and have created two armholes.

NOTE: When working the next row, each ch at the ch2-sp at the underarm area counts as 1 stitch.

MAIN BODY OF CARDIGAN

Change to crochet hook:

Preemie – G (4mm); Newborn – size 7 (4.5mm)

Row 1. Ch1 (does not count as your 1st st here and throughout), 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next sc, *bo in next sc, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * across row, ending bo in last sc, TURN [22 bo sts].

Row 2. Ch1, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * across to end of row, TURN [66 sc].

Row 3. Ch1, bo 1^st sc (at base of ch1), *1sc in next 2 sc, bo in next sc*, repeat from * to * across row, ending 1sc in last 2 sc, TURN [22 bo sts].

Row 4. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next sc, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * across row, ending 1sc in last bo, TURN [66 sc].

Rows 1-4 set pattern.

Repeat rows 1-4 FOUR times more (you should have 10 rows of bobble stitches).

EDGING ALONG BOTTOM OF CARDIGAN

Row 1. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next 65 sts, TURN [66 sc].

Row 2. Repeat row 1.

BUTTONHOLE BAND

Change back to crochet hook:

Preemie – E (3.5mm); Newborn – G (4mm)

Round 1. Ch1, 39 sc up right front, TURN [39 sc].

Round 2. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), ch2, sk next st, sc in next st (1^st buttonhole made), *1sc in next 7 sts, ch2, sk next st, 1sc in next st (buttonhole made)*, repeat from * to * 4 times, 1sc in corner st, TURN.

Round 3. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in each st (ensuring that you work 1sc into each ch2 sp) up right front to neck edge.

NECK EDGING

Round 1. Sc evenly around neck edge to top corner of left front.

BUTTON BAND

Round 1. Sc evenly down left front (I made 40 sc), TURN.

Round 2. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in each st to top, TURN.

Round 3. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in each st to bottom, TURN.

Round 4. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in each st to top.

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew buttons on left front, ensuring that you align them with the buttonholes on right front.

SLEEVES

Change back to crochet hook:

Preemie – G (4mm); Newborn – size 7 (4.5mm)

Attach yarn to centre of underarm.

NOTE: To work the sleeves, you’ll crochet into the 24 stitches that were skipped in row 9. You will then create 6 more stitches at the underarm area, giving you a total of 30 stitches to begin with.

Round 1. Ch1 (does not count as your 1^st st here and throughout), 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), work 29 sc around armhole, sl st to 1^st sc to join, TURN [30 sc].

Round 2. Ch1, 1sc in 1^st sc (see pattern notes above), 1sc in next sc, *bo in next sc, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to *, ending bo in last sc, sl st to 1st sc to join, TURN [10 bo sts].

Round 3. Ch1, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * until end of round, sl st to 1st sc to join, TURN [30 sc].

Round 4. Ch1, bo in 1^st sc, *1sc in next 2 sc, bo in next sc*, repeat from * to *, ending 1sc in last 2 sc, sl st to 1st bo to join, TURN [10 bo sts].

Round 5. Ch1, 1sc in 1^st sc, 1sc in next sc, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to *, ending 1sc in last bo, sl st to 1st sc to join, TURN [30 sc].

Rounds 2-5 set pattern.

Repeat rounds 2-5 four times more (you should have 10 rounds of bobble stitches).

When you’ve worked the last round of this repeat, DO NOT TURN your work.

CUFF OF SLEEVE

Change back to crochet hook:

Preemie – E (3.5mm); Newborn – G (4mm)

Round 1. Ch1, (sc2tog) twice, 1sc in next 22 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sl st to 1st st to join, DO NOT TURN [26 sc].

Round 2. Ch1, (sc2tog) twice, 1sc in next 18 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sl st to 1st st to join, [22 sc].

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS (0-3 & 6-12 MONTHS)

YOKE

Starting with crochet hook:

0-3 months – G (4mm); 6-12 months – H (5mm)

Chain 52

Row 1. 1dc in 3^rd ch from hook (skp’d 2 ch does not count as your 1^st dc), 1dc in next 5 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 9 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 15 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 9, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 7 ch, TURN [54 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 2. Ch2 (does not count as your 1^st st here and throughout), 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 7 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 11 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 17 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 11 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 7 sts, TURN [62 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 3. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 7 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 13 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 19 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 13 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 9 sts, TURN [70 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 4. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 9 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 15 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 21 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 15 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 9 sts, TURN [78 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 5. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 9 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 17 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 23 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 17 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 11 sts, TURN [86 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 6. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 11 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 19 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 25 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 19 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 11 sts, TURN [94 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 7. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 11 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 21 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 27 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 21 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 13 sts, TURN [102 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 8. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 13 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 23 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 29 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 23 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 13 sts, TURN [110 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

DIVIDE FOR ARMHOLES

Row 9. Ch1 (does not count as your 1^st st , 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next 13 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp, ch4, sk next 25 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp, 1sc in next 31 sts,1sc in next ch1 sp, ch4, sk next 25 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp, 1sc in next 15 sts, TURN [64 sc, 2x ch4 sps].

You’ve now divided your cardigan for the sleeves and have created two armholes.

NOTE: When working the next row, each ch at the ch4-sp at the underarm area counts as 1 stitch.

MAIN BODY OF CARDIGAN

Change to crochet hook:

0-3 months – Size 7 (4.5mm); 6-12 months – I (5.5mm)

Row 1. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next sc, *bo in next sc, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * across row, ending bo in last sc, TURN [24 bo sts].

Row 2. Ch1, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * across to end of row, TURN [72 sc].

Row 3. Ch1, bo in 1^st sc (at base of ch1), *1sc in next 2 sc, bo in next sc*, repeat from * to * across row, ending 1sc in last 2 sc, TURN [24 bo sts].

Row 4. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next sc, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * across row, ending 1sc in last bo, TURN [72 sc].

Rows 1-4 set pattern.

Repeat rows 1-4 FOUR times more. Then repeat rows 1 & 2 once more (you should have 11 rows of bobble stitches).

EDGING ALONG BOTTOM OF CARDIGAN

Row 1. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next 71 sts, TURN [72 sc].

Row 2. Repeat row 1.

BUTTONHOLE BAND

Change back to crochet hook:

0-3 months – G (4mm); 6-12 months – H (5mm)

Round 1. Ch1, 41 sc up right front, TURN [41 sc].

Round 2. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), ch2, sk next st, sc in next st (1^st buttonhole made), *1sc in next 7 sts, ch2, sk next st, 1sc in next st (buttonhole made)*, repeat from * to * 3 times, 1sc in next 8 sts, ch2, sk next st, 1sc in next st (last buttonhole made), 1sc in last st, TURN.

Round 3. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in each st (ensuring that you work 1sc into each ch2 sp) up right front to neck edge.

NECK EDGING

Round 1. Sc evenly around neck edge to top corner of left front.

BUTTON BAND

Round 1. Sc evenly down left front (I made 41 sc), TURN.

Round 2. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in each st to top, TURN.

Round 3. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in each st to bottom, TURN.

Round 4. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in each st to top.

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew buttons on left front, ensuring that you align them with the buttonholes on right front.

SLEEVES

Change back to crochet hook:

0-3 months – Size 7 (4.5mm); 6-12 months – I (5.5mm)

Attach yarn to centre of underarm.

NOTE: To work the sleeves, you’ll crochet into the 25 stitches that were skipped in row 9. You will then create 8 more stitches at the underarm area, giving you a total of 33 stitches to begin with:

Round 1: Ch1 (does not count as your 1^st st here and throughout), 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), work 32 sc around armhole, sl st to 1^st sc to join, TURN [33 sc].

Round 2. Ch1, 1sc in 1^st sc (see pattern notes above), 1sc in next sc, *bo in next sc, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to *, ending bo in last sc, sl st to 1st sc to join, TURN [11 bo sts].

Round 3. Ch1, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * until end of round, sl st to 1st sc to join, TURN [33 sc].

Round 4. Ch1, bo in 1^st sc, *1sc in next 2 sc, bo in next sc*, repeat from * to *, ending 1sc in last 2 sc, sl st to 1st bo to join, TURN [11 bo sts].

Round 5. Ch1, 1sc in 1^st sc, 1sc in next sc, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to *, ending 1sc in last bo, sl st to 1st sc to join, TURN [33 sc].

Rounds 2-5 set pattern.

Repeat rounds 2-5 four times more. Then repeat rounds 2 & 3 once more (you should have 11 rounds of bobble stitches).

When you’ve worked the last round of this repeat, DO NOT TURN your work.

CUFF OF SLEEVE

Change back to crochet hook:

0-3 months – G (4mm); 6-12 months – H (5mm)

Round 1. Ch1, (sc2tog) twice, 1sc in next 25 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sl st to 1st st to join, DO NOT TURN [29 sc].

Round 2. Ch1, (sc2tog) twice, 1sc in next 21 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sl st to 1st st to join, [25 sc].

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS (3-6 MONTHS & 1-2 YEARS)

YOKE

Starting with crochet hook:

3-6 months – G (4mm); 1-2 years – H (5mm)

Chain 55

Row 1. 1dc in 3^rd ch from hook (skp’d 2 ch does not count as your 1^st dc), 1dc in next 5 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 10 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 16 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 10 ch, V-st in next ch, 1dc in next 7 ch, TURN [57 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 2. Ch2 (does not count as your 1^st st here and throughout), 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 7 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 12 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 18 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 12 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 7 sts, TURN [65 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 3. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 7 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 14 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 20 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 14 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 9 sts, TURN [73 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 4. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 9 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 16 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 22 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 16 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 9 sts, TURN [81 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 5. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 9 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 18 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 24 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 18 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 11 sts, TURN [89 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 6. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 11 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 20 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 26 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 20 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 11 sts, TURN [97 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 7. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 11 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 22 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 28 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 22 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 13 sts, TURN [105 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 8. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 13 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 24 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 30 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 24 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 13 sts, TURN [113 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 9. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 13 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 26 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 32 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 26 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 15 sts, TURN [121 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

Row 10. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 15 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 28 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 34 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 28 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 15 sts, TURN [129 dc, 4x ch1 sps].

DIVIDE FOR ARMHOLES

Row 11. Ch1 (does not count as your 1^st st here and throughout), 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next 15 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp, ch4, sk next 30 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp, 1sc in next 36 sts,1sc in next ch1 sp, ch4, sk next 30 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp, 1sc in next 17 sts, TURN [73 sc, 2x ch4 sps].

You’ve now divided your cardigan for the sleeves and have created two armholes.

NOTE: When working the next row, each ch at the ch4-sp at the underarm area counts as 1 stitch.

MAIN BODY OF CARDIGAN

Change to crochet hook:

3-6 months – Size 7 (4.5mm); 1-2 years – I (5.5mm)

Row 1. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next sc, *bo in next sc, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * across row, ending bo in last sc, TURN [27 bo sts].

Row 2. Ch1, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * across to end of row, TURN [81 sc].

Row 3. Ch1, bo in 1^st sc (at base of ch1), *1sc in next 2 sc, bo in next sc*, repeat from * to * across row, ending 1sc in last 2 sc, TURN [27 bo sts].

Row 4. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next sc, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * across row, ending 1sc in last bo, TURN [81 sc].

Rows 1-4 set pattern.

Repeat rows 1-4 FIVE times more (you should have 12 rows of bobble stitches).

EDGING ALONG BOTTOM OF CARDIGAN

Row 1. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in next 80 sts, TURN [81 sts].

Row 2. Repeat row 1.

BUTTONHOLE BAND

Change back to crochet hook:

3-6 months – G (4mm); 1-2 years – H (5mm)

Round 1. Ch1, 47 sc up right front, TURN [47 sc].

Round 2. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), ch2, sk next st, sc in next st (1^st buttonhole made), *1sc in next 9 sts, ch2, sk next st, 1sc in next st (buttonhole made*, repeat from * to * 3 times, 1sc in next 8 sts, ch2, sk next st, 1sc in next st (last buttonhole made), 1sc in last st, TURN.

Round 3. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in each st (ensuring that you work 1sc into each ch2 sp) up right front to neck edge.

NECK EDGING

Round 1. Sc evenly around neck edge to top corner of left front.

BUTTON BAND

Round 1. Sc evenly down left front (I made 47 sc), TURN.

Round 2. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in each st to top, TURN.

Round 3. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in each st to bottom, TURN.

Round 4. Ch1, 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), 1sc in each st to top.

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew buttons on left front, ensuring that you align them with the buttonholes on right front.

SLEEVES

Change back to crochet hook:

3-6 months – Size 7 (4.5mm); 1-2 years – I (5.5mm)

Attach yarn to centre of underarm.

NOTE: To work the sleeves, you’ll crochet into the 30 stitches that were skipped in row 11. You will then create 6 more stitches at the underarm area, giving you a total of 36 stitches to begin with.

Round 1: Ch1 (does not count as your 1^st st here and throughout), 1sc in same st (at base of ch1), work 35 sc around armhole, sl st to 1^st sc to join, TURN [36 sc].

Round 2. Ch1, 1sc in 1^st sc (see pattern notes above), 1sc in next sc, *bo in next sc, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to *, ending bo in last sc, sl st to 1st sc to join, TURN [12 bo sts].

Round 3. Ch1, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to * until end of round, sl st to 1st sc to join, TURN [36 sc].

Round 4. Ch1, bo in 1^st sc, *1sc in next 2 sc, bo in next sc*, repeat from * to *, ending 1sc in last 2 sc, sl st to 1st bo to join, TURN [12 bo sts].

Round 5. Ch1, 1sc in 1^st sc, 1sc in next sc, *1sc in next bo, 1sc in next 2 sc*, repeat from * to *, ending 1sc in last bo, sl st to 1st sc to join, TURN [36 sc].

Rounds 2-5 set pattern.

Repeat rounds 2-5 FIVE times more (you should have 12 rounds of bobble stitches).

When you’ve worked the last round of this repeat, DO NOT TURN your work.

CUFF OF SLEEVE

Change back to crochet hook:

3-6 months – G (4mm); 1-2 years – H (5mm)

Next Round. Ch1, (sc2tog) twice, 28 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sl st to 1st st to join, DO NOT TURN [32 sc].

Next Round. Ch1, (sc2tog) twice, 24 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sl st to 1st st to join, [28 sc].

Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.

I really hope that you enjoyed this bobble crochet baby cardigan pattern!

I can’t wait to see photos of your finished cardigan and what colour you chose (and if you made any other items from the set)… please tag me on Instagram using @maisieandruth

And remember to pin this pattern for later if you can’t make it right now!

Happy crocheting,