Ruffle Sleeve Crochet Baby Cardigan

This adorable little Crochet Ruffle Sleeve Baby Cardigan is crocheted in a soft blend of merino wool and cotton, which makes it very comfortable for the little children to wear. The ruffle sleeves gives this cardigan a cute feminine touch, that can spice up any boring everyday outfit, and give it some charm.

This ultra feminine cardigan is also perfect to wear over a floral summer dress, on those lovely mild summer days.

You can find the free patterns below in size 6-12 Months. If you want to make the Cardigan in other sizes you can buy the ad-free PDF pattern in sizes 6 months. to 3 years right here: RUFFLE SLEEVE CROCHET BABY CARDIGAN PATTERN

Materials 

• Yarn Art Jeans Sport Yarn 100 grams 
• 3 buttons size 20 mm.
• 3,5 mm crochet hook
• Darning needle
• Scissors

Gauge

• 20 ST and 10 Rows = 4 x 4 inch / 10 x 10 cm. 

Abbreviations 

• CH – Chain
• ST – Stich
• DC – Double crochet
• HDC – Half double crochet
• SC – Single crochet
• SL ST – Slip Stitch 

Pattern Notes 

• Sizes: 6-12 months (1-2 years) 2-3 years 
• Measurements:  
• Chest: 21 inch/54 cm.
• Hem to underarm: 6.9 inch/17.5 cm.
• Total length: 10.8 inch/27.5 cm.
• Skill level: Easy
• Terminology: The Pattern is written in US crochet terms
• This Pattern is worked in one piece starting from the top down. Each size is made bigger with an increasing number of rows with increases. The ruffle sleeves are crocheted on in the in the end. 

Instructions Size 6-12 months 

CH 58 +1 

Row 1. DC in 2nd CH from the hook and next 8 CH. DC 2 in next CH. CH 1. DC 2 into the same CH. DC in next 9 CH. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into the same CH. DC in 

next 18 CH. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into the same CH. DC in next 9 CH. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into the same ST. DC in last 9 ch. (70 DC) CH 1 and turn your work. 

Row 2. DC in next 11 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into the CH 1 space from previous row. DC in next 13 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 22 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 13 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in last 11 ST. (86 DC) CH 1 and turn. 

Row 3. DC in next 13 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into CH 1 space from the previous row. DC in next 17 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 26 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 17 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in last 13 ST. (102 DC) CH 1 and turn. 

Row 4. DC in next 15 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into CH 1 space from the previous row. Dc in next 21 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 30 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 21 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH space. DC in last 15 ST. (118 DC) CH 1 and turn. 

Row 5. DC in next 17 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into CH 1 space from the previous row. DC in next 25 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 34 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 25 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC into last 17 ST. (134 DC.) CH 1 and turn. 

Row 6. DC in next 19 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into CH 1 space from the previous row. DC in next 29 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 38 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 29 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in last 19 ST. (150 DC) CH 1 and turn. 

Row 7. DC in next 21 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into CH 1 space from previous row. DC in next 33 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 42 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 33 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in last 21 ST. (166 DC) CH 1 and turn. 

Row 8. DC in next 23 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into CH 1 space from the previous row. DC in next 37 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 46 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in next 37 ST. DC 2. CH 1. DC 2 into next CH 1 space. DC in last 23 ST. (182 DC) CH 1 and turn. 

Your increasing rows are now finished, and you will need to shape your cardigan and divide it by the sleeves

Row 9. DC in next 25 ST. DC into CH 1 space from the previous row (Front). CH 3. Skip 41 ST(Sleeve). DC into next CH 1 space and next 50 ST (Back). DC into next CH 1 space. CH 3. Skip next 41 ST (Sleeve). DC into next CH 1 space and next 25 ST. (Front) (110 ST. including 2 x 3 CH under armhole) CH 1 and turn. 

Row 10-26. DC in every ST. Across row (110 DC.) CH 1 and turn. You will have 17 rows from the armhole to the hem of your cardigan. Cut and fasten of your yarn. 

Front and neck edging + buttonholes

Attach your yarn at the opening of your cardigan at the left bottom. SC from the bottom of the edge opening, from the front side. Make 2 SC in front of each DC row. When you reach the neckline, CH 4 and turn your work. Skip 3 ST. Your CH 4 is your first buttonhole. SC in next 7 ST. CH 3. Skip3 ST. SC in next 7 ST. Chain 3. Skip 3 ST. SC in every last ST of the row. Cut and fasten of your yarn. 

Attach your yarn to the opposite side of the opening. Make 2 rows of SC at the edge of the opening, beginning from the front. CH 1 and turn your work, so that you are working on the front side of your cardigan. 

You will now make a row of SC all around the edge of your cardigan to give it a nice finished look. The edge goes all around the neckline and hemline. When you reach your buttonholes. You will make 3 SC into the CH 3 space. 

Sew in your buttons precisely across from the buttonholes, on the opposite side.  

Sleeves 

Attach your yarn into the 4th DC in the armhole. 

Row 1. SC in next 2 ST. HDC in next 2 ST. DC in next ST. DC 2 in next 23 (27) 31 ST. HDC in next 2 ST. SC in next 2 ST. CH 1 and turn. 

Row 2. SC in next 2 ST. HDC in next 2 ST. DC in next ST. *DC 2 in next ST. DC in next ST.* Repeat from *-* 23 (27) 31 times. DC into next ST. HDC in next 2 ST. SC in next 2 ST. CH 1 and turn. 

Row 3. SL ST all around the edge of the sleeves for a gorgeous finished look. Fasten off your yarn with a SL ST. into the first ST. 

Repeat the process of row 1, 2 and 3 to make the second sleeve on the opposite side of the cardigan. 

Watch the easy and detailed Video Tutorial for this pattern below.

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