Crochet Offbeat Baby Cardigan

The Crochet Offbeat Baby Cardigan is the perfect addition to any little one's wardrobe, bringing warmth and style in one charming package! Its unique design sets it apart from traditional baby clothing, making it a delightful choice for fashion-forward parents. Whether you're looking for a special gift or a fun project to work on, this cardigan is a great way to showcase your creativity and create something truly special for your little bundle of joy. Get ready to embark on a crochet journey filled with love and handmade goodness with this adorable cardigan!

Materials You Will Need

• Brava Worsted by WeCrochet in any color (I used Asphalt Heather-250 yards, and Denim less than 200 yards)
• Size H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle
• 4 Buttons
• Scissors

Notes

• Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
• Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
• This is written in US terms
• This took about 2 days to make

Special Stitches

• Ch(s): Chain(s)
• YO: Yarn Over
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Sl st: Slip Stitch
• SK: Skip
• SC: Single Crochet
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• DC2TOG: Double Crochet Decrease
• FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet
• BPDC: Back Post Double Crochet
• BLO: Back Loop Only

Pattern

Back Panel

With Main Color

• Ch 47
• Row 1: DC in 3rd Ch from hook and across, Ch 2 Turn. (45 sts)
• Row 2: DC in 1st st, *FPDC on next st, DC in next st, repeat from * across, ending with DC in last st, Ch 2, turn.
• Row 3: DC in 1st st, DC in next st, BPDC on next st, repeat from * across, ending with DC in last 2 sts, Ch 2, Turn.
• Rows 4-20: Repeat Rows 2 & 3
• Fasten off, weave in ends.

Front Left Panel

Change colors every 4 rows, working from the bottom up

• With Denim
• Ch 25
• Row 1: DC in 3rd Ch from hook and across, Ch 2, turn. (23 sts)
• Rows 2-17: DC in each st across, Ch 2, turn.
• (Rows 1-4: Denim, Rows 5-8: Gray, Rows 9-12: Denim, Rows 13-16: Gray, Row 17: Denim)
• Row 18: DC2TOG, DC in each st until 2 sts remain, DC2TOG, Ch 2, Turn. (21)
• Rows 19-23: Repeat Row 18 until you have 11 sts left.
• (Row 18-20: Denim, Rows 21-23: Gray)
• Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Front Right Panel

Change colors every row, working from the bottom up

• With Gray
• Ch 25
• Row 1: DC in 3rd Ch from hook and across, Ch 2, turn. (23 sts)
• Rows 2-17: DC in each st across, Ch 2, turn.
• Row 18: DC2TOG, DC in each st until 2 sts remain, DC2TOG, Ch 2, Turn. (21)
• Rows 19-23: Repeat Row 18 until you have 11 sts left.
• Fasten off, weave in all ends.

Assembly Step

Sew shoulders across on front panels to the back panel. Sew up the sides leaving approximately 5 inches for arm holes. (Sew your piece using the whip stitch, sewing it inside out, making sure the Alpine Stitch on the back panel is on the outside when it’s all sewn together)

Arms

Both are the same, but the color changes are different.

• Attach Yarn to armpit section, Ch 2
• Rnd 1: Equally DC around the arm hole 30 sts, Sl st to first DC, Turn. (30)
• Rnds 2-18: Ch 2 (Does not count as stitch), DC in each st around, Turn. (30)
• Rnd 19: Ch 2, [DC2TOG, DC in next 3 sts] 6 times, Turn. (24)
• Rnd 20: Ch 2, DC in each st around. Fasten off, Weave in ends.
• For the Left Arm, Colors are as follows: Rnds 1-4: Gray, Rnd 5: Denim, Rnd 6: Gray, Rnd 7: Denim, Rnd 8: Gray, Rnd 9: Denim, Rnd 10: Gray, Rnd 11: Denim, Rnd 12: Gray, Rnd 13: Denim, Rnd 14: Gray, Rnd 15: Denim, Rnd 16: Gray, Rnd 17: Denim, Rnd 18: Gray, Rnd 19: Gray, Rnd 20: Gray
• For the Right Arm, Colors are as follows: Rnds 1-6: Gray, Rnds 7-10: Denim, Rnds 11-14: Gray, Rnds 15-18: Denim, Rnds 19-20: Gray

Edging

• Attach Gray yarn to center back of neck, Ch 1, SC around entire back, Front, bottom, up the second side, and around the back, Sl st to first SC. Do not turn.
• Rnd 2: Ch 1, SC around creating button holes on one side of the cardigan (I made my button holes on the right side of the cardigan and I did a Ch 3, Sk 3, then SC in next 6 sts, and did that until I fit 4 button holes, but you can make as many button holes as you want. When you make it back around, Sl st to first SC.)
• Rnd 3: Ch 1, SC in each st and each ch of a button hole around, Sl st to first SC. Fasten off, Weave in ends.

Collar

• Attach Gray Yarn to one side of neck
• Row 1: Ch 1, SC in 3 sts, HDC in 5 sts, DC in 27 sts (across back), HDC in 5 sts, SC in 3 sts, Sl st to next st, Ch 1 turn
• Row 2-4: Repeat Row 1
• Sl st in next st, Fasten off, Weave in ends.

Final Assembly Step

Sew buttons to opposite side of button holes.

Weave in the rest of your ends.

Enjoy!!