Crochet hoodie sweater | 9 to 12 months

To crochet a hoodie sweater for a 9-12 month-old, you'll need:

• Worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice
• Crochet hook (size I or J)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Four buttons

Here's how to crochet a hoodie sweater:

Front and back panel (make two):

Step 1: Chain 41 stitches.

Step 2: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook, and in each chain across. Chain one and turn your work.

Step 3: Single crochet in each stitch across the row. Chain one and turn your work.

Step 4: Repeat step 3 until the piece measures 8 inches long.

Step 5: For the armholes, skip the first 8 stitches and single crochet in the next 11 stitches. Chain one and turn your work.

Step 6: Single crochet in each stitch across the row. Chain one and turn your work.

Step 7: Repeat step 6 for 2 more rows.

Step 8: Skip the first 5 stitches and single crochet in the next 6 stitches. Chain one and turn your work.

Step 9: Single crochet in each stitch across the row. Chain one and turn your work.

Step 10: Repeat step 9 for 3 more rows.

Step 11: For the neckline, skip the first 5 stitches and single crochet in the next 6 stitches. Chain one and turn your work.

Step 12: Single crochet in each stitch across the row. Chain one and turn your work.

Step 13: Repeat step 12 for 4 more rows.

Step 14: Fasten off.

Sleeves (make two):

Step 1: Chain 21 stitches.

Step 2: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook, and in each chain across. Chain one and turn your work.

Step 3: Single crochet in each stitch across the row. Chain one and turn your work.

Step 4: Repeat step 3 until the piece measures 6 inches long.

Step 5: Decrease by single crocheting 2 stitches together at the beginning and end of each row until you have 6 stitches left.

Step 6: Fasten off.

Hood:

Step 1: Chain 31 stitches.

Step 2: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook, and in each chain across. Chain one and turn your work.

Step 3: Single crochet in each stitch across the row. Chain one and turn your work.

Step 4: Repeat step 3 for 10 more rows.

Step 5: Fold the hood in half and sew the seam along the top.

Step 6: Attach the hood to the neckline of one of the panels, making sure the seam is at the center back.

Step 7: Sew the sleeves to the armholes.

Step 8: Sew the side seams of the panels and sleeves together.

Step 9: For the button band, attach yarn at the bottom of the front panel and single crochet up the front, around the neckline, and back down the other side. Fasten off.

Step 10: Sew four buttons onto the button band, evenly spaced.

Congratulations, you've just crocheted a cozy hoodie sweater for a 9-12 month-old!