Crochet a kimono style baby cardigan with ties. That ties comfortably and easily around the baby.

This stylish cardigan is a simple crochet baby cardigan for all occasions, so sweet and lovely for both boys and girls, and easy to make as well as use.

The cardigan is a crossover cardigan that ties together instead of using buttons. Perfect for newborns. it’s perfect for little ones to wear on a colder spring day or as a layer during cooler months. With easy instructions and step-by-step pictures you will learn how-to crochet this cute baby cardigan and have a charming outfit ready in no time.

If you want to crochet a coat for colder days, you should have a look at my FREE baby bear coat pattern here.

At the end of this post you will find a step-by-step tutorial, including pictures on how to make this awesome crochet baby cardigan.

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Yarn recommendations for a baby cardigan

For this crochet baby cardigan pattern i used a mix yarn containing baby llama wool, which is a soft and warm yarn. The cardigan can also be made using Paintbox yarns simply aran if you prefer a cooler acrylic yarn.

Materials needed

Yarn: 100-150 gr Llama soft (Balls: 50gr, 150m/164yards), you could check yarnsub for an yarn that’s easier for you to get your hands on.
Hook: 4,0mm
Scissors
Needle

Sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months

Gauge: 16 dc x 9 rows = 10x10cm (4”x4”)
To check your gauge:
Start by chaining 18
1-9. Starting in third chain from hook make 1 dc in each st (16) ch 2, turn
You square should now be 10x10cm (4”x4”)

This cardigan has been designed with a lot of ease as to not have a tight feeling around the child.

The cardigan is crocheted top down with a raglan increase. After the yoke and the body is done you will crochet the arms directly onto the cardigan.

The number of stitches for each size is separated with a / , if there are no / in a row that means that the number written applies to all sizes. Take care to always follow the numbers for the size you have chosen to make.

You can check out my collected pattern info below if you need more guidance when working with one of my patterns. 

You can check out my collected pattern info below if you need more guidance when working with one of my patterns.

Pattern information

If you need any help or clarification on the terms I use you can see them below. All of my original designs are written using US crochet terms

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Materials

Yarn: 100-150 gr Llama soft (Balls: 50gr, 150m/164yards), you could check yarnsub for an yarn that’s easier for you to get your hands on.

Hook: 4,0mm

Scissors

Needle

Sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months

Gauge: 16 dc x 9 rows = 10x10cm (4”x4”)

To check your gauge:

Start by chaining 18

1-9. Starting in third chain from hook make 1 dc in each st (16) ch 2, turn

You square should now be 10x10cm (4”x4”)

Size 0-3 months / 3-6 months / 6-9 months

Chain 37/45/53

1. Starting in second ch from hook make 1 sc in each ch (36/44/52) ch 2, turn
2. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 1/2/3, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 6/8/10 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 16/18/20 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 6/8/10 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 1/2/3 sts,2hdc in last st (46/54/62) ch 2, turn
3. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 3/4/5/ sts, 3hdc in nest st, 1 hdc in 8/10/12 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 18/20/22 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 8/10/12 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 3/4/5 sts, 2hdc in last st (56/64/72) ch 2, turn
4. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 5/6/7 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 10/12/14 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 20/22/24 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 10/12/14 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 5/6/7 sts, 2hdc in last st (66/74/82) ch 2, turn
5. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 7/8/9 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 12/14/16 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 22/24/26 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 12/14/16 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 7/8/9 sts , 2hdc in last st (76/84/92) ch 2, turn
6. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 9/10/11 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 14/16/18 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 24/26/28 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 14/16/18 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 9/10/11 sts, 2 hdc in last st (86/94/102) ch 2, turn
7. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 11/12/13 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 16/18/20 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 26/28/30 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 16/18/20 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 11/12/13 sts, 2hdc in last st (96/104/112) ch 2, turn
8. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 13/14/15 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 18/20/22 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 28/30/32 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 18/20/22 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 13/14/15 sts 2hdc in last st (106/114/122) ch 2, turn
9. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 15/16/17 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 20/22/24 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 30/32/34 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 20/22/24 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 15/16/17 sts, 2hdc in last st (116/124/132) ch 2, turn
10. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 17/18/19 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 22/24/26 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 32/34/36 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 22/24/26 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 17/18/19 sts, 2hdc in last st (126/134/142) ch 2, turn
11. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 19/20/21 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 24/26/28 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 34/36/38 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 24/26/28 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 19/20/21 sts, 2hdc in last st (136/144/152) ch 2, turn
12. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 21/22/23 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 26/28/30 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 36/38/40 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 26/28/30 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 21/22/23 sts, 2hdc in last st (146/154/162) ch 2, turn

For size 0-3 months and 3-6 months you will now skip to the body of the cardigan.

1. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 25 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 32 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 42 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 32 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 25 sts, 2hdc in last st (172) ch 2, turn
2. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 27 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 34 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 44 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 34 sts, 3hdc in next st, 1 hdc in 27 sts, 2hdc in last st (180) ch 2, turn

1. 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 23/24/30 sts, sk 29/31/36 sts, 1 hdc in 39/41/48 sts, sk 29/31/36 sts, 1 hdc in 24/25/30 sts (90/94/112) ch 2, turn

• 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 88/92/110 sts, 2hdc in last st (92/96/114) ch 2, turn
• 3hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 90/94/112 sts, 3hdc in last st (96/100/118) ch 2, turn
• 2hdc in first st, 1 hdc in 94/98/116 sts, 2hdc in last st (98/102/120)

You will now make your laces.

• Ch 28 in second ch from hook make 1 sl st in each chain, 1 hdc in 29/30/36 sts, ch 28, in second ch from hook make 1 sl st in each ch, 1 hdc in 39/41/48 sts, ch 28, in second ch from hook make 1 sl st in each ch, 1 hdc in 30/21/36 sts, ch 28, in second ch from hook make 1 sl st in each ch (not counting chains you should now have 98/102/120

When crocheting row 6 it´s important that one of your two middle laces are on the inside and the other on the outside or else your cardigan won´t tie.

• 1 hdc in each st (98/102/120) ch 2, turn

Repeat row 6 another 12/14/16 times.

Fasten your yarn and sew in your ends.

In the pictures below you can see how you will start your arms, the pictures have been taken before the body of the cardigan has been completed, you can also see that I have used a different colored yarn to better demonstrate.

Left arm

1. With the backside of the cardigan facing you, fasten your yarn in the first skipped stitch, ch 2, in same st as ch 2 make 1 hdc, underneath the arm you will them make hdc3tog and then 1 hdc in each remaining st, sl st into the top of your first st (30/32/37) ch 2, turn.

(hdc3tog under the arm is made by inserting your hook in three appropriate places up until your first skipped stitch on the opposite side. This is done to avoid a hole under the armpit.)

• 1 hdc in each st, sl st into first st (30/32/37) ch 2, turn
• 1 hdc, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each st, sl st into first st (29/31/36) ch 2, turn
• 1 hdc in each st, sl st into first st (29/31/36) ch 2, turn
• 1 hdc, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each st, sl st into first st (28/30/35) ch 2, turn
• 1 hdc, in each st, sl st into first st (28/30/35) ch 2, turn

Repeat row 6 another 10/15/20 times.

To finish of your arm:

0-3 months – *1hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog* x7, sl st into first st, fasten your yarn and weave in your ends.

3-6 months – *1hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog* x7, 1 hdc in 2 sts, sl st into first st, fasten your yarn and weave in your ends.

6-9 months – *1hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog* x8, 1 hdc in 3 sts, sl st into first st, fasten your yarn and weave in your ends.

Right arm

With the back of the cardigan facing you, fasten your yarn in the first st in the last skipped stitch of the arm (the opposite stitch as for your left arm) ch 2

1. In same stitch as ch 2 make 1 hdc, then 1 hdc in each of the skipped stitches, hdc3tog under the arm and finish with a sl st into first st (30/32/37) ch 2 turn
2. 1 hdc in each st, sl st into first st (30/32/37) ch 2 turn
3. 1 hdc, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each st, sl st into first st (29/31/36) ch 2 turn
4. 1 hdc in each st, sl st into first st (29/31/36) ch 2 turn
5. 1 hdc, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each st, sl st into first st (28/30/35) ch 2 turn
6. 1 hdc in each st, sl st into first st (28/30/35) ch 2 turn

Repeat row 6 another 10/15/20 times.

To finish of your arm:

0-3 months – *1hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog* x7, sl st into first st, fasten your yarn and weave in your ends.

3-6 months – *1hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog* x7, 1 hdc in 2 sts, sl st into first st, fasten your yarn ande weave in your ends.

6-9 months – *1hdc in 2 sts, hdc2tog* x8, 1 hdc in 3 sts, sl st into first st, fasten your yarn and weave in your ends.

To finish of your cardigan, you can either leave the edges as is or make single crochets all around your edges.