Crochet cardigan for babies 3-6 months

Crocheting a cardigan for a baby is a fun and rewarding project. Here's a basic pattern for a cardigan that should fit a baby aged 3-6 months:

Materials needed:

• Worsted weight yarn (in any color)
• Crochet hook (size H or I)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• 4 small buttons

Instructions:

Back Panel:

1. Chain 34 stitches.
2. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 single crochet into each chain stitch across.
3. Chain 1 and turn. Work 1 single crochet into each stitch across for a total of 33 single crochet stitches.
4. Repeat step 3 until you have a total of 22 rows.

Left Front Panel:

1. Chain 17 stitches.
2. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 single crochet into each chain stitch across.
3. Chain 1 and turn. Work 1 single crochet into each stitch across for a total of 16 single crochet stitches.
4. Repeat step 3 until you have a total of 12 rows.

Right Front Panel:

1. Chain 17 stitches.
2. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 single crochet into each chain stitch across.
3. Chain 1 and turn. Work 1 single crochet into each stitch across for a total of 16 single crochet stitches.
4. Repeat step 3 until you have a total of 12 rows.

Sleeves (make 2):

1. Chain 20 stitches.
2. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 single crochet into each chain stitch across.
3. Chain 1 and turn. Work 1 single crochet into each stitch across for a total of 19 single crochet stitches.
4. Repeat step 3 until you have a total of 10 rows.
5. Fold the rectangle in half and sew up the side seam.

Assembly:

1. Place the back panel flat on your work surface, with the wrong side facing up.
2. Place the left front panel on top of the left side of the back panel, with the right side facing up. Line up the edges and sew them together using a whip stitch.
3. Repeat step 2 with the right front panel and the right side of the back panel.
4. Place a sleeve on each side of the cardigan, with the sleeve seams facing down and the right sides facing up. Pin in place and sew around the armhole using a whip stitch.
5. Sew the side seams of the cardigan and the sleeves using a whip stitch.
6. Sew on 4 small buttons to the left front panel, evenly spaced.

This is a basic pattern, so you can customize it by using different colors or yarn types, adding edging or embellishments, or adjusting the size to fit your needs. Always remember to check your gauge and adjust your hook size accordingly to ensure that your finished project fits properly.