A new baby crochet pattern set, the matching Alvina baby crochet cardigan and bloomer patterns, are now available in my Etsy and Ravelry store. Read all about my inspiration and de designs below or grab your copy here.
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This crochet baby bloomer and sweater set could not get any cuter. Unless of course, you put a baby in it!
Crochet baby clothes make perfect gifts, or a sweet soft touch for one of your own. You are in the exact right place, because these crochet baby patterns are easy, adorable, and practical.
Made with fine weight 2 yarn and an elastic waistband for a snug comfortable fit and easy ons and offs, this set is adorable and beginner friendly. A cute scallop edge along all the ends ads a touch of elegance to this simple set.
Crochet away for sizes 3-24 months!
The Yarn
The Alvina baby set features the soft and delicate Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino. It’s a fine weight 2 100% merino wool yarn. Soft and warm, it’s perfect for baby makes. I choose to work with a thinner yarn so the outfit wouldn’t be too bulky and remain cozy yet comfortable for your little ones.
Classic and Cute
For this design I wanted a simple classic baby set. I wanted something my mom could have made me wear when I was a baby but also something I would love to have my kiddos wear and hopefully something they’ll look forward to dressing their kids in.
The outfits I usually drool over in baby stores are cardigans and bloomer set. Practical, and so damn adorable!
The small scallop edge you can find on most of the edges of the crochet cardigan and bloomer pattern gives it an extra dose of cuteness. The gaps in the scallop edge stitches also serve as buttonholes, practical and beautiful.
Downloadable Alvina Baby Cardigan and Bloomer Set Crochet Pattern
Grab the printable PDF of the Alvina baby crochet pattern set now in my Etsy shop or on Ravelry.
The Alvina Baby Cardigan Crochet Pattern
What you’ll need for the Alvina Baby Cardigan Pattern
- 4 mm / US G – 6 hook.
- Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino (fine weight (2), 50g, 100% Wool, 165 m / 1800 yds): 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) skeins in color Gray (119).
- Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
- 9 stitch markers.
Baby Crochet Cardigan Sizes
The crochet baby sweater pattern is available in following sizes: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months. Sizes are written as 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) throughout the pattern. Pictures illustrate the 6 months size.
Below are the final cardigan dimensions for the different sizes.
- 3 months: bust 48.5 cm / 19”, length 27 cm / 10.5”
- 6 months: bust 50 cm / 19.5”, length 28.5 cm / 11.25”
- 12 months: bust 54.5 cm / 21.5”, length 31 cm / 12”
- 18 months: bust 56 cm / 22”, length 32.5 cm / 12.75”
- 24 months: bust 58 cm / 22.75” length 34 cm / 13.25”
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern, in sc, is 22 st by 28 rows for a 10 cm by 10 cm / 4” by 4” square.
Baby Cardigan Construction
The baby cardigan is worked from the top down. The yoke is worked first, then joined under the arms to work the body, leaving the stitches for the sleeves on the sides. Finally, you’ll go back to join the yarn at the armholes and make the sleeves.
Alvina Baby Bloomer Crochet Pattern
What you’ll need for the Alvina Baby Bloomer Crochet Pattern
- 4 mm / US G – 6 hook.
- Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino (fine weight (2), 50g, 100% Wool, 165m/1800yds): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins.
- Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
- Stitch marker.
Baby Bloomer Crochet Pattern Sizes
The baby bloomer crochet pattern is available in the following sizes: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months. Sizes are noted throughout the pattern in the following way: 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months. The pictures illustrate the 6 months size.
Final garment measurements are*:
- 3 months: 40 cm / 16” waist circumference
- 6 months: 42 cm / 16.5” waist circumference
- 12 months: 46 cm / 18” waist circumference
- 18 months: 47 cm / 18.75” waist circumference
- 24 months: 49 cm / 19.5” waist circumference
*The waist band is elastic and designed to fit with a negative ease of 4 – 6 cm / 1.5 – 2.25”.
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern, in sc, is 21 st by 30 rows for a 4” by 4” / 10 cm by 10 cm square.
Special Stitches and Techniques
- Thermal stitch (find a detailed video tutorial here)
Baby Crochet Bloomer Construction
The baby bloomer is worked in the from the top down seamlessly in the round. The waist belt is worked first as a long strip in thermal stitch. Stitches are then picked up along the band edge and the bloomer is worked in the round from there onwards. Stitches are split for the legs which are then worked separately.
