{"id":2898,"date":"2025-12-15T15:19:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2898"},"modified":"2025-12-15T15:19:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T15:19:31","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%b8-little-sweetheart-baby-cardigan-pullover-crochet-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2898","title":{"rendered":"🌸 Little Sweetheart Baby Cardigan \/ Pullover (Crochet Pattern)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below is a clear, beginner-friendly, detailed crochet guide<\/strong> for making a \u201cLittle Sweetheart\u201d Baby Cardigan \/ Pullover<\/strong>.
You can use it as a written pattern<\/strong> or adapt it to your own style and yarn.<\/p>\n

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🌸 Little Sweetheart Baby Cardigan \/ Pullover (Crochet Pattern)<\/h1>\n

Skill level:<\/strong> Beginner \u2013 Easy Intermediate
Construction:<\/strong> Top-down, seamless yoke
Sizes:<\/strong> 0\u20133 months (adjustments included)
Style:<\/strong> Can be made as a cardigan (open front)<\/strong> or pullover (closed front)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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🧶 Materials Needed<\/h2>\n
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    Yarn:<\/strong> DK \/ Light Worsted (Category 3)<\/p>\n

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      Approx. 150\u2013200 g (soft baby yarn, acrylic or cotton blend)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      Hook:<\/strong> 4.0 mm (G\/6) or size to match gauge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Buttons:<\/strong> 3\u20134 small buttons (for cardigan version)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Notions:<\/strong> Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      📏 Gauge<\/h2>\n
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        16 dc x 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
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        🧵 Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)<\/h2>\n
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          ch \u2013 chain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          sl st \u2013 slip stitch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          sc \u2013 single crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          hdc \u2013 half double crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          dc \u2013 double crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          inc \u2013 increase (2 stitches in same stitch)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          sk \u2013 skip<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          sp \u2013 space<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          💖 Yoke (Top-Down Construction)<\/h2>\n

          Step 1: Foundation Chain<\/h3>\n
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            Pullover:<\/strong> ch 52<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Cardigan:<\/strong> ch 54 (extra stitches allow front opening)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Join with sl st (pullover only).
            For cardigan, do NOT join<\/strong> \u2014 work in rows.<\/p>\n

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            Step 2: Yoke Setup<\/h3>\n

            Row 1:<\/p>\n

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              Ch 2 (counts as hdc)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Hdc in each stitch across<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Turn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Place stitch markers to divide yoke:<\/p>\n

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                Front \u2013 10 sts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Sleeve \u2013 8 sts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Back \u2013 16 sts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Sleeve \u2013 8 sts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Front \u2013 10 sts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Step 3: Yoke Increases (Sweetheart Shape)<\/h3>\n

                Rows 2\u20136:<\/p>\n

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                  Ch 2, hdc to marker<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  (hdc, ch 1, hdc)<\/em> in marked stitch (corner increase)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Repeat at all 4 markers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Turn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  This creates the rounded sweetheart yoke<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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                  👕 Body Separation<\/h2>\n

                  Step 4: Divide Sleeves and Body<\/h3>\n
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                    Ch 2, hdc across front<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Skip sleeve stitches, ch 6<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Hdc across back<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Skip second sleeve, ch 6<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Hdc across front<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Turn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Now the cardigan\/pullover body is formed.<\/p>\n

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                    👗 Body Length<\/h2>\n

                    Step 5: Body Rows<\/h3>\n
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                      Work hdc rows evenly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Continue until body measures 7\u20138 inches<\/strong> from yoke<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      For a flared look, add inc stitches evenly every 3rd row<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                      Step 6: Bottom Border (Sweet Finish)<\/h3>\n

                      Round:<\/p>\n

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                        Sc evenly around<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        (sc, ch 2, sc)<\/em> in every 5th stitch for picot edging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Fasten off<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                        👶 Sleeves<\/h2>\n

                        Step 7: Sleeve Attachment<\/h3>\n
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                          Join yarn at underarm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Hdc evenly around sleeve opening<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Join with sl st<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Step 8: Sleeve Length<\/h3>\n
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                            Work 12\u201314 rounds for long sleeves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Or 6\u20138 rounds for short sleeves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Finish with sc or picot edging.<\/p>\n

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                            🌼 Cardigan Finishing (Skip for Pullover)<\/h2>\n

                            Step 9: Front Border<\/h3>\n
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                              Join yarn at bottom front edge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Sc evenly up one side, around neck, and down other side<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Work 2\u20133 rows<\/strong> of sc<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Step 10: Buttonholes<\/h3>\n
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                                On the right front:<\/p>\n

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                                  (sc 2, ch 2, sk 2)<\/em> evenly spaced<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Sew buttons on opposite side<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                  💕 Optional Embellishments<\/h2>\n
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                                    Crochet a small heart appliqu\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Add satin ribbon through yoke holes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Use contrasting yarn for borders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Embroider tiny flowers or initials<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                    📐 Size Adjustments<\/h2>\n
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                                      Bigger size:<\/strong> Add 4\u20136 chains to foundation and 1\u20132 yoke rows<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Smaller size:<\/strong> Reduce initial chains by 4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                      🌸 Finished Look<\/h2>\n

                                      The Little Sweetheart Cardigan\/Pullover<\/strong> is:
                                      \n✔ Soft and cozy
                                      ✔ Seamless and comfortable
                                      ✔ Perfect for baby showers, gifts, or keepsakes<\/p>\n

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                                      If you\u2019d like, I can:<\/p>\n

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                                        Convert this into a printable PDF<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                        Add step-by-step photos<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                        Adjust for newborn, 6\u201312 months, or toddler sizes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                        Rewrite it as a YouTube video script<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        Just tell me 💕<\/p>\n

                                        Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n