{"id":97,"date":"2025-06-08T05:20:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T05:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/?p=97"},"modified":"2025-06-08T05:20:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T05:20:51","slug":"how-to-make-a-simple-crochet-baby-cardigan-0-3-months-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/?p=97","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Simple Crochet Baby Cardigan (0\u20133 months size)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s nothing sweeter than a tiny handmade cardigan for a newborn. Whether you\u2019re crocheting for your own baby, a loved one, or a charity project, this simple crochet baby cardigan is the perfect pattern for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through how to make a soft and cozy 0\u20133 month-size cardigan \u2014 step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxresdefault-26-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxresdefault-26-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxresdefault-26-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxresdefault-26-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxresdefault-26-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf5 Why This Pattern?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Beginner-friendly<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Minimal shaping<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Top-down raglan style (easy to adjust)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Customizable with colors, buttons, or edgings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce6 Supplies You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yarn<\/strong>: Worsted weight yarn (Category 4); approx. 200g<br><em>Tip: Choose baby-friendly yarn (soft cotton or baby acrylic)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crochet Hook<\/strong>: 4.0 mm (G-6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scissors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yarn needle<\/strong> (for weaving in ends)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stitch markers<\/strong> (helpful for raglan increases)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buttons<\/strong>: 3 to 4 small (0.5\u20130.75 inch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf6 Stitches &amp; Abbreviations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ch<\/strong> \u2013 chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sc<\/strong> \u2013 single crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>dc<\/strong> \u2013 double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sl st<\/strong> \u2013 slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>st(s)<\/strong> \u2013 stitch(es)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>inc<\/strong> \u2013 increase (2 dc in same stitch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Phumikhmer-864x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Phumikhmer-864x1024.png 864w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Phumikhmer-253x300.png 253w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Phumikhmer-768x910.png 768w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Phumikhmer.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccf Finished Size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fits a baby approximately <strong>0\u20133 months<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chest: ~16 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length: ~8 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeve length: ~4\u20135 inches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd28 Construction Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This cardigan is made <strong>top-down<\/strong> in one piece:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create the yoke using raglan increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Separate body and sleeves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work the body in rows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add sleeves in rounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish with an edging and buttonholes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc55 Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f Step 1: Create the Foundation Chain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chain <strong>42<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f Step 2: Row 1 \u2013 Double Crochet Base<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting in the <strong>3rd ch<\/strong> from the hook:<br><strong>dc in each ch<\/strong> across. (40 dc)<br>Ch 2, turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres1-2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres1-2-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres1-2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres1-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres1-2-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f Step 3: Raglan Increases (Yoke Shaping)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will now shape the cardigan by increasing at four raglan points. Place stitch markers at these raglan points if helpful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Front: 6 sts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeve: 6 sts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back: 12 sts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeve: 6 sts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front: 6 sts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Row 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>dc in first 6 sts (front)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>inc in next st (2 dc in same st) \u2013 place marker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dc in next 6 sts (sleeve)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>inc \u2013 place marker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dc in next 12 sts (back)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>inc \u2013 place marker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dc in next 6 sts (sleeve)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>inc \u2013 place marker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dc in last 6 sts (front)<br>Ch 2, turn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres2-4-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres2-4-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres2-4-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres2-4-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres2-4-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f Step 4: Continue Increasing for Yoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat Row 2 for <strong>5 more rows<\/strong> (6 rows total), increasing at each raglan point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should have approximately <strong>80 stitches<\/strong> by the end of the yoke.<br>Ch 2, turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f Step 5: Separate for Sleeves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next row:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>dc in first 15 sts (front)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>skip 18 sts<\/strong> (sleeve)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dc in next 24 sts (back)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>skip 18 sts<\/strong> (sleeve)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dc in last 15 sts (front)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019ve created armholes and formed the body!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres3-41.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres3-41.jpg 867w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres3-41-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/maxres3-41-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f Step 6: Work the Body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Work <strong>double crochet rows<\/strong> back and forth across the body section for <strong>12\u201314 rows<\/strong>, or until desired length (~8 inches total from neckline).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fasten off. Weave in ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f Step 7: Work the Sleeves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Attach yarn to underarm space of sleeve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 1<\/strong>: dc evenly around the sleeve opening (~24 stitches). Join with sl st, ch 2.<br><strong>Rounds 2\u20138<\/strong>: dc around.<br>You can taper slightly by decreasing every few rows if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Repeat for the second sleeve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fasten off and weave in ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Make-a-Simple-Crochet-Baby-Cardigan-0\u20133-months-size-864x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Make-a-Simple-Crochet-Baby-Cardigan-0\u20133-months-size-864x1024.png 864w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Make-a-Simple-Crochet-Baby-Cardigan-0\u20133-months-size-253x300.png 253w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Make-a-Simple-Crochet-Baby-Cardigan-0\u20133-months-size-768x910.png 768w, https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-Make-a-Simple-Crochet-Baby-Cardigan-0\u20133-months-size.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f Step 8: Add Edging and Button Band<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With the cardigan laid flat and right side facing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attach yarn to bottom corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sc evenly up the front, around the neckline, and down the other side<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On one front side, <strong>create buttonholes<\/strong>: (sc, ch 2, skip 1) every 5\u20136 rows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fasten off and weave in ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew buttons to match buttonholes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa8 Customization Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Add a shell edging<\/strong> (scallops) for a girly look<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>variegated yarn<\/strong> or color-blocking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a <strong>crochet appliqu\u00e9<\/strong> (like a star, flower, or heart)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make matching <strong>booties or a hat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddfc Care Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash the finished cardigan using <strong>mild detergent<\/strong> on a <strong>gentle cycle<\/strong>, or hand-wash. Always check your yarn label for care instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video tutorial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u00a1NUEVO! ROPA PARA BEB\u00c9 A CROCHET QUE AMARAS TEJER ES TAN F\u00c1CIL DE HACER VESTIDO PARA TODA OCACI\u00d3N\" width=\"735\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qCvA2IEBZ_E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Crocheting a baby cardigan is one of the most rewarding handmade projects. This simple, cozy pattern is a beautiful keepsake that can be gifted, donated, or treasured for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to get stitching? Grab your hook and yarn \u2014 and happy crocheting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s nothing sweeter than a tiny handmade cardigan for a newborn. 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