My gorgeous little short-sleeved cardigan is worked in one piece from the neck down. Simple increasing shapes the yoke and there’s no complicated seaming to worry about.

Worked in rows throughout in US double crochet (UK treble crochet), the cardigan has a lovely soft texture that’s perfect for a baby garment. The neat edging frames the whole piece beautifully, and the three little buttons at the front finish it off perfectly.

Materials You Will Need

Yarn: Approximately 55g (60g) of double knitting yarn (8ply; light worsted weight).
One colour can be used throughout. Or you could use oddments and make it striped, or use self-striping yarn, or a gradient yarn.
I used leftovers of Yarnsmiths Elvis DK in shade Chet (1A001), and also Yarnsmiths Bizarre DK in shade Malarkey (3G080).
Hook: 4mm (US G/6) crochet hook.
Extras: 3 small buttons; wool needle; sewing needle and thread.

Tension or Gauge

17 sts and 10 rows measure 10 x 10cm, in US double crochet (UK treble crochet), using double knitting yarn (8ply; light worsted weight) with 4mm (US G/6) hook.

Level of Difficulty

This is an easy ’next steps’ crochet pattern. Suitable for crocheters who are comfortable with the basic US double crochet stitch (UK treble crochet stitch), and working in rows.