10
Adorable Free Patterns
For Crochet Baby Cardigans with Short Sleeves
Crochet baby cardigans with short sleeves are perfect for the warmer weather. Here are 10 beautiful free patterns to inspire you to make a short-sleeved crochet baby cardigan for your little one. Many of these patterns are crocheted from the top down in the raglan style and have minimal seaming.
Lemon Squeezy Cardigan from Potter & Bloom
This cute crochet baby cardigan with short sleeves is perfect for beginners. Just eight granny squares seamed together with a couple of extra rounds added to the sleeves to lengthen them – what could be simpler!
SIZE: adjustable.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: one button, scissors, and a yarn needle.
How to Crochet a Little Girl’s Classic Shell Stitch Cardigan from Wooly Wonders Crochet
This tutorial teaches you step-by-step to make this pretty crochet baby cardigan with short sleeves The tutorial is suitable for beginners. The size of the jacket is adjusted by changing the size of the crochet hook used.
SIZE: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 2-3 years, and 3-4 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Lima from Garnstudio.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: see notes in the tutorial.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Summer Breeze Top from The Moule Hole
The Summer Breeze Top is a free short-sleeved crochet cardigan pattern suitable for babies and children. It’s an easy pattern, crocheted from the top down, with no seaming. Instructions are for seven sizes, from six months up to 10 years.
SIZE: 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 1½-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10.
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton yarn, e.g., Cotton Dk from Sirdar.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: you’ll need 175-696 yards (160-636 m) depending on size, there is a yarn requirement chart in the pattern
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure, scissors, a tapestry needle, and one button.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Puff Stitch.
How to Crochet a Fast and Easy Crochet Baby Cardigan from Croby Patterns
This detailed tutorial will teach you how to make a short-sleeved crochet baby cardigan step-by-step. You can also find the written instructions free on the blog (link below), along with matching patterns in the designer’s Boho Baby Collection – sandals, a bonnet, and a baby blanket.
SIZE: the free pattern is for 0-6 months (instructions for 6-12 months are in the premium PDF pattern).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton yarn, e.g., Creative Cotton Aran from Rico Design. And #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton, e.g., Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two 50 g skeins of the Creative Cotton Aran. You will also need small amounts of the #3 weight yarn for the slip stitch lines at the bottom of the cardigan. The colours used in the picture above are Natural, Washed Teal, Daffodil Yellow, and Bright Peach.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch markers, a tapestry needle, scissors, and a tape measure or gauge ruler.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Surface Crochet.
The Aunalie Sweater from Teal + Finch
This free crochet baby cardigan pattern has a circular yoke and can be made with short sleeves or three-quarter-length sleeves. If you’re a beginner, you can follow along with the accompanying video tutorial that will teach you to make this gorgeous textured cardigan step-by-step.
SIZE: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2T, and 4T.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight, cotton acrylic yarn, e.g., Comfy Worsted from Knit Picks.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape or ruler, one wooden button, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Bead Stitch and Puff Stitch.
Colourful Baby Vest from Annelies Baes
This colourful crochet baby cardigan with short sleeves is available as a free Ravelry download in both Dutch and English.
SIZE: one size; to suit a baby up to one year, but easily adjustable. The back width is approximately 10½-11″ (27-28 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton yarn, e.g., Creative Cotton Aran from Rico Design.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Mila Sweater from Orchid Loop
The Mila Sweater is a free pattern for a pretty crochet baby cardigan with short sleeves. The cardigan works up quickly in #4 weight yarn and a 5.5 mm hook.
SIZE: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, and 3-4 years.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Jeans from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 190-375 yds or 1-2 100g balls (174-343 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure or gauge ruler, scissors, a tapestry needle, and two or three buttons.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: V Stitch.
Taytem Baby Sweater from Teal + Finch
The Taytem baby Sweater is a free pattern for a Tunisian crochet baby cardigan with short sleeves or long sleeves. Designed with a circular yoke, the body is worked in one piece from the top down. And there is a full-length video tutorial to accompany the written pattern.
SIZE: three months, six months, 12 months, and 18 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.5 mm flexible Tunisian crochet hook (21″/53 cm) and a standard 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a ruler, yarn needle, sewing needle, sewing thread, one or three 1″ buttons, and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Tunisian Crochet.
Doris from Filcolana
The pattern for this sweet vintage-inspired, short-sleeved jacket is available for free. It is made in one piece from the top down.
SIZE: 6 mos, 12 mos, 18 mos, 24 mos.
YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Merci from Filcolana.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two 50 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch marker, a yarn needle, and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: V Stitch.
Baby Cardigan from The Lazy Hobby Hopper
This is a free pattern for a lacy crochet baby cardigan with short sleeves to suit a three to six-month-old baby.
SIZE: 3-6 months.
YARN WEIGHT: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 225 yards (206 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, a tape measure, and two buttons.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet.
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