Boutchou Baby Sweater

Description

There’s not much sweeter than a baby in a handmade sweater, and my Boutchou Baby sweater crochet pattern will look great on any little one. With its beautiful texture, button-up front, and adorable stripes, this sweater will keep the baby warm and stylish in the cooler months. Crochet this cardigan and add it to the newborn outfit your baby wears home from the hospital; style it over your favorite shirt for family photos or keep your tot warm while lounging around the house. My printable PDF pattern will guide you through each step to create your own cute baby sweater.

Kid sizes up to 10 years are available so the baby can match his brothers and sisters.

/PATTERN DETAILS
• sizes: newborn, 6 – 12 months, 18 – 24 months, four years, six years, eight years, and ten years (details below)
• Beginner-friendly
• Techniques used / Special stitches: Front loop/back loop only – full explanations are given in the pattern.
• US crochet notations
• Illustrated step-by-step photos

/MATERIALS
• 4 mm / US G – 6 hook.
• Paintbox Cotton Aran (50g, 100% cotton, 85m / 93yds)
o 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 8, 13) skeins in dolphin blue (referred to as blue).
o one skein in banana cream (referred to as white)
o one skein in daffodil yellow (referred to as yellow)
• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
• 7 10mm buttons.

/SIZES
Final sweater chest measurements are:
• Newborn: 51 cm / 20”
• 6 – 12 months: 53 cm / 20.75”
• 18 – 24 months: 58 cm / 22.75”
• 4 years: 62 cm / 24.5”
• 6 years: 66 cm / 26”
• 8 years: 73 cm / 28.75”
• 10 years: 76.5 cm / 30”