Free Patterns for Newborns
Crochet Baby Cardigans
Free Patterns
10 free crochet baby cardigan patterns for newborns plus three of my favourite paid patterns. All adorable!
NEO Crochet Baby Kimono Jacket from Creativa Atelier
The NEO Kimono Jacket is a free tutorial with step-by-step instructions, but does not include row-by-row written instructions.
SIZE: 1-3 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight, cotton acrylic, e.g., Alabama from Katia.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: three 50 g skeins.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors, and 30 cm of matching cord or ribbon.
Yavana Baby Cardigan from K.A.M.E. Crochet
This free shell-stitch baby cardigan pattern includes instructions for a matching hat.
SIZE: 0-3 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 410-437 yards (375-400 m).
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, three small buttons, scissors, a yarn needle, and stitch markers (optional).
Newborn Baby Cardigan from The Lazy Hobby Hopper
A video tutorial and written pattern for a sweet crochet newborn cardigan featuring the textured front post double crochet X stitch.
SIZE: Newborn.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 415 yards (380 m).
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, measuring tape, buttons, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Crochet Cable Baby Sweater from Daisy Farm Crafts
This pattern includes a video tutorial for working the cable twists. Worked in a 4 mm hook for the newborn size and a 5 mm hook for 3-6 months.
SIZE: Newborn size 0-3 mos or 3-6 mos.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Patons Beehive Baby Sport.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: One 100 g skein (328 m/359 yards).
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook or 5 mm hook for next size up, scissors, a button, and a tapestry needle.
Mesh Stitch Crochet Baby Cardigan from Daisy Farm Crafts
This cute little cardigan works up quickly in bulky-weight yarn. The written instructions include a video tutorial for shaping the neck.
SIZE: 0-3 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Bernat Roving.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: One 100 g skein (109 m/120 yds).
NOTIONS: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook, scissors, tapestry needle, and a button.
Baby Bomber Crochet Pattern from Burgundy & Blush
The Baby Bomber is a free cardigan pattern for newborns. Worked in the herringbone stitch; it comes together quickly in aran weight yarn, and is rated suitable for confident beginners.
SIZE: 0-3 months, to suit a baby’s chest measurement of 16″ (40.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Caron Simply Soft.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Under 180 g or 213 yards (195 m).
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Winter Snowflake Baby Cardigan Tutorial by Croby Patterns
This cute, chunky-weight cardigan pattern includes detailed written instructions and a full video tutorial for visual learns who need step-by-step support. The pattern is worked in simple single crochet stitches with front and back post ribbing, and is rated for skill levels easy to medium.
SIZE: 0-6 months. Chest measurement is 12½” (32 cm), height is 9″ (23 cm), and sleeve measurement is 4¾” (12 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Grundl Wolle Shetland.
NOTIONS: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook, scissors, stitch markers, a tapestry needle, and six 2.5 mm diameter buttons.
Portobello Cardigan by Mon Petit Violon
The Portobello Cardigan is a free pattern from the talented Mon Petit Violon available via the Hobbii website. It’s a seamless pattern for a collared cardigan that’s worked from the top down. It features pretty clustered shell stitches and the bobble stitch.
SIZE: Premature babies up to 2-4 years. Chest measurements range from 16″ to 25½” (41 cm to 65 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 3-6 50 g balls.
NOTIONS: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook, scissors, a stitch marker, three or more buttons, and a tapestry needle.
Star Stitch Baby Cardigan Pattern from K.A.M.E. Crochet
This free newborn cardigan pattern features the pretty star stitch.
SIZE: 0-3 months, to fit a 16″ (40.5 cm) chest measurement.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 135-140 g.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, a yarn needle, scissors, and three small buttons.
Mushroom Cardigan Crochet Pattern from Burgundy & Blush
This adorable mushroom-themed baby cardigan is worked in simple tapestry crochet. It’s suitable for confident beginners ready to try charted colourwork.
SIZE: from 0-3 months up to 24 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 96-169 g.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Paid Patterns
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Crochet Baby Cardigan with Collar by Babes In The Wool Design
(Paid Pattern)
SIZE: Five sizes; from newborn to 24 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 light/DK weight yarn.
Classic Newborn Cardigan Crochet Pattern by Holland Designs
(Paid Pattern)
Rated easy to intermediate this beautifully textured pattern features a ribbed yoke, cuffs, and edging.
SIZE: Three sizes; 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn or #2 sport weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: <500 yards (458 m).
NOTIONS: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook,
The Alex Cardigan by Petit Chou Chou Shop
(Paid Pattern)
The Alex cardigan is a classic seamless design crochet from the top down.
SIZE: Newborn to 6 yo.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn.
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