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The “Kindness Day” Crochet Cardigan Sweater (0–3 Months)

 Sure! Here’s a detailed guide on how to make a “Kindness Day” newborn baby crochet cardigan sweater for 0 to 3 months, suitable for both boys and girls. This beginner-friendly project is great as a handmade gift and can be customized with soft, gender-neutral colors like cream, mint, soft gray, or pastel yellow.

🧶 “Kindness Day” Crochet Cardigan Sweater (0–3 Months)

A soft, cozy, and adorable sweater that wraps your little one in warmth and love. Perfect for celebrating acts of kindness with a handmade touch.

🧵 MATERIALS

  • Yarn: DK (Double Knit) or Light Worsted (Category 3)
    • Fiber: 100% soft acrylic or cotton blend (baby-safe)
    • Approx: 150–200 grams (2 skeins)
  • Hook size: 4.0 mm (G/6) crochet hook
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
  • Buttons: 3–5 small (0.5″ diameter), optional
  • Measuring tape

📏 FINISHED SIZE

  • Fits: 0–3 months
  • Chest: 16–17 inches
  • Length: 9–10 inches
  • Sleeve length: 5–6 inches

🧵 STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

AbbreviationStitch
chchain
scsingle crochet
hdchalf double crochet
dcdouble crochet
sl stslip stitch
st(s)stitch(es)
incincrease (2 stitches in one)
decdecrease

🧣 PATTERN OVERVIEW

The cardigan is worked top-down using a yoke construction, then separated for the body and sleeves. It’s worked flat for the yoke and body, and the sleeves are worked in rounds.

🪡 INSTRUCTIONS

1. Yoke (Top)

  1. Foundation Chain: Ch 52
  2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and across. (50 dc)
  3. Row 2 (Increase Row):
    • dc in next 6, inc (dc 2 in next st), repeat around.
    • Place stitch markers at raglan increase points (usually 4 points: shoulder areas)
  4. Continue Increasing:
    • Work 6–8 more rows, increasing at raglan points.
    • Final stitch count around 80–90 sts (adjust slightly based on size)

2. Separate for Sleeves

  • Chain 2 underarm stitches when skipping sleeve sections.
  • Example:
    • Work across front, skip sleeve sts, ch 2, work across back, skip sleeve, ch 2, finish front.

3. Body

  1. Work dc or hdc rows for 10–12 rows or until desired length.
  2. Optionally switch to sc for the last 2 rows for a neat edge.

4. Sleeves (Both)

  1. Attach yarn to armhole.
  2. Work in rounds (join with sl st).
  3. 6–8 rounds of hdc or dc.
  4. Optional: Decrease slightly at end for tapered wrist.

5. Button Band (Front Edging)

  1. Sc evenly up the front edge, across the neckline, and down the other front.
  2. Add buttonholes every 4–5 rows on one side:
    • (ch 2, skip 2 sts) for small buttons.
  3. Sc one more row across the edge for finishing.

6. Finishing

  • Weave in all ends.
  • Sew on buttons securely.
  • Block lightly if needed (steam blocking recommended for acrylic).

🎨 CUSTOMIZATION IDEAS

  • Add a heart motif or embroidered name tag for Kindness Day.
  • Use striped yarns or contrasting cuffs for a fun, gender-neutral touch.
  • Sew a “Handmade with Kindness” label inside for a personal message.

✅ TIPS

  • Use baby-safe yarn (hypoallergenic, soft, washable).
  • Gauge: 4″ x 4″ = 16 dc x 10 rows (adjust hook size as needed).
  • Always count your stitches, especially around increases.
  • If gifting, include wash care instructions.

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