Dress your little one in handmade comfort! The Top Down Baby Jacket crochet pattern by Donna Wilby offers a beautiful design for newborns. This handmade cardigan will keep your baby stylish and warm each day – whether it’s a peaceful nap or an afternoon stroll. It will look equally cute in every colorway, so feel free to customize it to your baby’s gender or nursery theme.
Is This Crochet Baby Jacket Pattern Difficult?
This crochet baby jacket pattern is a simple project suitable for confident beginners. The pattern offers clear instructions is worked from the top down using mostly half double crochets and double crochets. The sleeve and bottom ribbing are done with back post and front post stitches.
What Yarn Weight Works Best For This Pattern?
The pattern calls for DK-weight yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook. The designer used less than 100g of acrylic yarn to complete the sample seen in the picture. If you don’t have any specific brand in mind, Stylecraft Special Double Knit or Hayfield Bonus DK make a fantastic choice. They are soft, warm, and easy to clean. You will also find them in a range of beautiful shades.
Does This Pattern Include Multiple Sizes?
The pattern is written for a standard newborn size. It will fit perfectly babies aged 0 to 3 months. However, with a thicker yarn and a larger hook, you can easily make it bigger. The designer used worsted yarn and a 5 mm hook to create the crochet baby cardigan for infants (3-12 months).
