Create a beautiful handmade crochet baby cardigan and matching bonnet with this easy-to-follow PDF crochet pattern.

The cardigan features a pretty shell stitch design that gives the finished garment a lovely textured look. It makes a gorgeous handmade new baby gift, baby shower gift or christening cardigan.

Choose your favourite DK yarn colour and create a beautiful little cardigan and bonnet for a special baby.

🧶 WHAT'S INCLUDED

This digital crochet pattern includes instructions for:

• Shell stitch baby cardigan
• Matching baby bonnet
• Clear written crochet instructions
• Stitch counts for each row

📏 SIZE

The cardigan is designed to fit approximately 3–6 months.

You can adjust the size by changing your crochet hook:

• 3.5mm hook – smaller fit
• 4mm hook – approximately 3–6 months
• 4.5mm hook – larger fit

📐 FINISHED CARDIGAN SIZE

• Length from collar to bottom: 11 inches
• Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 6 inches
• Underarm to underarm: 10.5 inches

The pattern is written using US crochet terminology and is suitable for crocheters who are familiar with basic crochet stitches.

🧵 MATERIALS

You will need:

🧶DK yarn in your chosen colour
🪡 4mm crochet hook
🧵 Embroidery/darning needle
✂️Scissors