This adorable crochet baby sweater for 0–3 months is the perfect handmade piece to keep little ones warm, cozy, and stylish. Made with soft and gentle baby-friendly yarn, it ensures comfort for delicate skin while offering a beautiful handmade charm. The sweater features a snug yet breathable design, making it suitable for everyday wear, special occasions, or as a thoughtful baby shower gift. Its lightweight feel makes it perfect for layering during cool mornings, evenings, or winter days.
The design includes a comfortable neckline for easy dressing, long sleeves to keep tiny arms warm, and a stretchable fit that allows freedom of movement. The front opening, often with buttons or ties, makes it convenient for quick changes without causing discomfort to the baby. Each stitch adds to its durability, ensuring it can be passed down as a keepsake or treasured memory.
The sweater can be made in neutral colors for a classic look or in pastel shades like pink, blue, mint, or cream for a soft baby touch. Decorative elements like little crochet flowers, ribbons, or edging can be added for extra cuteness. It’s lightweight yet warm, making it an ideal garment for newborns up to three months. This crochet baby sweater combines practicality, warmth, and handmade beauty, making it a must-have for every newborn wardrobe.
✨ Features:
Handcrafted with love using soft, baby-friendly yarn
Warm and breathable – ideal for autumn and winter
Adorable button-up front for easy dressing
Available in multiple sizes (0-3 months, 3-6 months, etc.)
Items to be need:
Wool: 150 Grams Baby Pink & white colors #3 Light Weight yarn /DK weight 3 Ply
which is (5 double crochet = 1 inch with hook size 3mm/D-3 OR Size no/11)
Hook size: 3mm (D-3)/ OR Size no/11
Baby Cardigan Size: 0-3 Months, follow size chart bellow for more sizes.
Pattern Gauge: 5 double crochet stitches x 2.5 Rows = 1 inch with Hook size 3mm (D-3)
Baby Sweater complete measurement 0-3 months:
Length from top to bottom: 13 inches/33 cm
Chest size: 21 inches/52-53 cm
Sleeve length from under arm to cuffs: 6 inches/15 cm
c. Crochet
ch. Chain
sc Single crochet
hdc Half double crochet
dc. Double crochet
sts. Stitches
st. Stitch
sl st. Slip stitches
sc tog Single crochet 2 together
dc tog Double crochet 2 together
FP dc Front post double crochet
Bp dc Back post double crochet
Sweater Pattern 0-3 months:
Starting Work yellow color
yarn:
Row1: ch62, 1hdc into 3rd ch,
1hdc in each ch across, turn. (60hdc)
Divide the sts into 5
parts (10+10+20+10+10)
Row 2:
1st part: (ch1 as count) 1hdc into 8sts,
increase (1hdc, ch1, 1hdc) into the 10st,
2nd part: 1hdc into next of the 9sts, increase
(1hdc, ch1, 1hdc) into the 10st,
3rd
part: 1hdc into next of the 19sts, increase (1hdc,
ch1, 1hdc) into the 20st,
4th part: 1hdc into next of the
9sts, increase (1hdc, ch1, 1hdc) into the 10st,
5th part: 1hdc
into the last 10sts, turn.
Row3:
1st part: (INC) (ch1 as count) 1hdc into 10sts
(increase into the space of the
Previous rnd increase (1hdc, ch1,
1hdc))
2nd part: 1hdc into 10sts [increase into the
space of the previous row
Increase (1hdc, ch1, 1hdc)]
3rd part: 1hdc into 20sts [increase into the
space of the previous Row
Increase (1hdc, ch1, 1hdc)]
4th part: 1hdc into 10sts [increase into the
space of the previous Row
Increase
(1hdc, ch1, 1hdc)]
5th part: 1hdc into the last 9sts,turn.
Row 4-7: Repeat (INC Row 3)
Row 8: Repeat (Row 3) at the end slip st to
join ch1, turn.
Row 9-19: Repeat (Row 8)
Note: total sts 132= front part (38sts), back part
(38sts), first arm part (28sts),
2nd arm part (28sts)
Change color pink
Row20: to
start into the front right side corner 1dc in each of the 38sts,
skip the 28sts 1st arm
part,1dc in each of the next 38sts,
skip the 28sts 2nd arm part
,slst to join into the beginning ch.(76sts)
Row21: 1dc
in each st around. slip st. (76)
Change color yellow
Row22-30: 1dc
in each st around. slip st. (76)
Change color pink
Row31-33: 1sc in each st around. slip st. (76). Fasten off weave ends
Make sleeves:
Work pink color yarn:
Row1-2: join into underarm, ch3 count, 1dc
in each st around armhole. slip st. (28 dc)
Change color yellow
Row3-8: ch3 count, 1dc
in each st around. slip st. (28 dc)
Row9-10: 1sc
in each st around. slip st. (28 dc). fasten off
Finishing: make
the edges of the neck line, 1sc in each st around the neck and the button
space, make the button hole ch5, continue work 1sc, at the end slst.Sew the same color button
into the right place,
fasten off.
Hat Pattern:
Color yellow:
Make a magic ring.
Row1: (ch1
as count) 7hdc into the magic ring, slip st, turn (8hdc)
Row2: (ch1
as count) *1hdc into the same st, 2hdc into the next st,
Repeat from*, slip st, turn. (16hdc)
Row3: (ch1
as count) 2hdc into the next st, repeat *(1hdc, 2hdc next st)
around, slip st, turn. (24hdc)
Row4: (ch1
as count) 1hdc into the next st , 2hdc into next st,
repeat *(1hdc into 2sts, 2hdc next st) around, slip st,
turn. (32hdc)
Row5: (ch1
as count) 1hdc into the next 2sts, 2hdc into next st,
repeat *(1hdc into 3sts, 2hdc next st) around,
slip st, turn. (40hdc)
Row6: (ch1 as count) 1hdc into the next 3sts, 2hdc
into next st,
repeat *(1hdc into 4sts, 2hdc next st) around,
slip st, turn. (48hdc)
Row7: (ch1
as count) 1hdc into the next 4sts, 2hdc into next st,
repeat (1hdc into 5sts, 2hdc, 2hdc into next
st)
around, slst, turn. (56hdc)
Row8-10: (ch1 as count) turn, 1hdc in each st
around, slst (56)
Color pink:
Row11-12: (ch2 as count) 1dc in each st around,
slst (56)
Color yellow:
Row13-15: repeat (rnd 11)
Row16: 1sc in each st around, slst (56)
Flower Pattern:
Color pink:
Row1: into
the magic ring ch4, 1dc, ch1, 1dc total (7 times)
Color yellow:
Row2: work into the first petal space
(1sc, ch1, 4dc, ch1, 1sc) repeat (7 spaces)
Color pink:
Row3: ch1, 1sc (5 times) in each petal
sts, slst into the middle of the 2 petals,
repeat (work into 7 petals sts)
Finishing: with the crochet needle sew the flower
on the hat. Fasten off