This criss cross baby cardigan is made using a simple sc round then a crossed dc round and is quick and easy to work up.

Materials

260 metres dk / weight 3 yarn

4 mm crochet hook I use this set from Amazon*

5 x 15-20mm buttons

Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK

sc = single crochet (double crochet UK)

dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)

cc = criss cross (skip one, dc in next, go back and dc in the skipped stitch) (skip 1, tc in next, tc in skipped stitch UK)

ch = chain

dec = decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)

slst = slip stitch

[ ] = in the same stitch

Gauge Square

With a 4mm hook

Row 1: ch11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across. (10) Turn

Row 2: ch1, skip first, dc in next, dc in skipped stitch, *skip 1, dc in next, dc in skipped stitch* repeat x 3. (10) Turn

Row 3: ch1, sc in the same and each stitch across. (10) Turn

Row 4: ch1, skip first, dc in next, dc in skipped stitch, *skip 1, dc in next, dc in skipped stitch* repeat x 3. (10) Turn

Row 5: ch1, sc in the same and each stitch across. (10) Turn

Row 6: ch1, skip first, dc in next, dc in skipped stitch, *skip 1, dc in next, dc in skipped stitch* repeat x 3. (10) Turn

Square should measure 2” x 2”.

If you have problems hitting the length but the width is ok, try dc instead of hdc.

* Working in the first stitch ch1 does not count as a stitch so always ch1 and hdc in the first stitch.*

0-3 months

Ch51 

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, [3 sc] in next, sc 8, [3 sc] in next, sc 16, [3 sc] in next, sc 8, [3 sc] in next, sc 7. (58) Turn

Row 2: ch1, cc 8, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 10, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 18, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 10, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 8. (66) Turn

Row 3: ch1, sc in the same, sc 8, [3 sc] in ch1 space, sc 12, [3 sc] in ch1 space, sc 20, 

[3 sc] in ch1 space, sc 12, [3 sc] in ch1 space, sc 9. (74) Turn

Row 4: ch1, cc 10, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 14, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 22, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 14, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 10. (82) Turn

Row 5: ch1, sc in the same, sc 10, [3 sc] in ch1 space, sc 16, [3 sc] in ch1 space, sc 24, 

[3 sc] in ch1 space, sc 16, [3 sc] in ch1 space, sc 11. (90) Turn

Row 6: ch1, cc 12, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 18, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 26, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 18, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 12. (98) Turn

Row 7: ch1, sc in the same, sc 12, [3 sc] in ch1 space, sc 20, [3 sc] in ch1 space, sc 28, [3 sc] in ch1 space, sc 20, [3 sc] in ch1 space, 1 sc in each of next 13. (106) Turn

Row 8: ch1, cc 14, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 22, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 30, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 22, [dc, ch1, dc] in next, cc 14. (114) Turn

Row 9: ch1, sc in the same, sc 14, [3 sc] in ch1 space, sc 24, [3 sc] in next, sc 32, [3 sc] in next, sc 24, [3 sc] in next, sc 15. (122) Turn

Row 10: (divide for armholes) ch1, cc 16, [3 dc] in next, skip 26, [3 dc] in next, cc 34, 

[3 dc] in next, skip 26, [3 dc] in next, cc 16. (78) Turn

Row 11: ch1, sc in the same, sc all. (78) Turn

Row 12: ch1, cc all. (78) Turn

Row 13: ch1, sc in the same, sc all. (78) Turn

Repeat rows 12 and 13 until work measures approx 9” from shoulder.  

Fasten off. 

Button Band

Continuing from bottom

Row 1: ch1, sc in the same, sc up to the top. Turn

Row 2-3: ch1, sc in the same, sc all. Turn

Buttonhole Band

Row 1: Starting at the right top side, join yarn, ch1, sc in the same, sc down to the bottom. Turn

 Mark out with stitch markers or scrap yarn where you want the button holes.

 Row 2: ch1, sc in the same, sc all, but ch1 and skip where the stitch markers are to make the button holes.

Row 3: ch1, sc in the same, sc all including the ch1s. 

Fasten off and sew buttons to match the button holes.

Sleeves

Row 1: join yarn to first un-worked sc under arm, ch1, cc 30, slst to first. (30) Turn

Row 2: ch1, sc to end, slst to first. (30) Turn

Row 3: ch1, cc to end, slst to first. (30) Turn

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until the sleeve measures 8.5” from the shoulder. 

Cuffs

Row 1: ch1, *sc 4, dec* x 5. (25) Turn

Row 2: ch1, sc all. (25) Turn

Fasten off and repeat for the other sleeve.

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