Below is a detailed, beginner-friendly guide for making a crochet baby cardigan – “Strawberry” theme.
This pattern is written in clear steps and can be adapted for different baby sizes.

🍓 How to Crochet a Baby Cardigan – Strawberry Design

Overview

This strawberry baby cardigan is a cute, cozy crochet garment featuring:

• A red cardigan body

• Green leaf-style edging or collar

• Small strawberry details (seeds and optional applique)

This tutorial is suitable for advanced beginners who know basic crochet stitches.

Materials Needed

• Yarn (Baby / DK weight)

  • Red (main body)

  • Green (leaves, edging)

  • White or Yellow (strawberry seeds)

• Crochet hook: 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm

• Buttons (2–4 small buttons)

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

• Stitch markers

Stitches Used (US Terms)

• ch – chain

• sl st – slip stitch

• sc – single crochet

• hdc – half double crochet

• dc – double crochet

• inc – increase (2 stitches in one stitch)

• dec – decrease

Size Guide (Approx.)

• 0–6 months: Chest ~40–44 cm

• 6–12 months: Chest ~46–48 cm

(Pattern instructions are written for 0–6 months; adjust hook or rows for larger sizes.)

Step 1: Back Panel

1. With red yarn, chain 52.

2. Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across, ch 2, turn.

3. Rows 2–14: dc across, ch 2, turn.

4. Fasten off.

Step 2: Front Panels (Left & Right)

Left Front

1. Attach red yarn.

2. Chain 26.

3. Work same as back panel for 14 rows.

4. Fasten off.

Right Front

Repeat the same steps as left front.

Step 3: Sleeves (Make 2)

1. With red yarn, chain 24.

2. Row 1: dc across, ch 2, turn.

3. Row 2–10: dc across, increasing 1 stitch at each end every 2 rows.

4. Fold sleeve lengthwise and stitch edges together.

5. Fasten off.

Step 4: Assemble the Cardigan

1. Sew front panels to the back at shoulders.

2. Attach sleeves to armholes.

3. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.

Step 5: Strawberry Seeds

1. Using white or yellow yarn, embroider small “V” or French knot stitches evenly across the cardigan body.

2. Space them evenly like strawberry seeds.

Step 6: Green Leaf Edging (Strawberry Top Look)

1. Attach green yarn around neckline.

2. Work:

   • (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in one stitch to form a leaf.

   • sl st in next stitch.

3. Repeat around neckline and optionally the hem.

Step 7: Button Band

1. Attach red yarn to right front panel.

2. sc evenly along front edge.

3. On the left panel, create buttonholes:

   • ch 2, skip 2 stitches, sc in next stitch.

4. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.

Optional Strawberry Applique

• Crochet a small strawberry using red yarn.

• Add green leaf on top.

• Sew it onto the pocket or chest area.

Finishing

• Weave in all ends securely.

• Lightly block if needed.

• Hand wash only for baby safety.

🌸 Tips

• Use soft, baby-safe yarn.

• Avoid small detachable decorations for newborns.

• Adjust rows for length or width easily.

If you want, I can also:

• Simplify this for absolute beginners

• Convert it into a PDF-style pattern

• Write it in UK crochet terms

• Add pictures or stitch diagrams

Just tell me 😊🍓

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