Alvina Bloomer and Cardigan Baby Set

This crochet baby bloomer and sweater set could not get any cuter. Unless of course, you put a baby in it! Crochet baby clothes make perfect gifts, or a sweet soft touch for one of your own. You are in the exact right place, because these crochet baby patterns are easy, adorable, and practical. Made with fine weight 2 yarn and an elastic waistband for a snug comfortable fit and easy ons and offs, this set is adorable and beginner friendly. A cute scallop edge along all the ends ads a touch of elegance to this simple set. Crochet away for sizes 3-24 months! Shop more baby crochet patterns: - Boutchou set: https://www.etsy.com/listing/846381918/ - Summer baby hat: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/derby-baby-sunhat - Premie Octopus plushie: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emil-the-preemie-octopus *Buy 2 or more patterns, get 30% off your entire order: use code BUNDLE30 at checkout* /PATTERN DETAILS • Sizes 3 to 24 months • Beginner friendly • Classic and cute • Adorable shell edging • Both pieces are worked seamlessly in the round • Techniques used / Special stitches: Thermal stitch, full explanations are given in the pattern. • US crochet notations • Illustrated step-by-step photos /TECHNIQUES USED - Chain stitch (ch) - Single crochet (sc) - Single crochet decrease (sc2tog) - Thermal stitch (special stitch worked through the back loop and unused chain loop) - waistband - Top-down yoke construction (cardigan) - Increase shaping (raglan-style) - Working flat in rows (cardigan body) - Working in the round (bloomers, cardigan sleeves) - Splitting for legs and sleeves - Scallop edge (5-dc clusters doubling as buttonholes) - Sewing on buttons - Weaving in ends - Blocking /MATERIALS • 4 mm / US G – 6 hook. • Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino (fine weight (2), 50g, 100% Wool, 165 m / 1800 yds): 5 (5, 7, 8, 8) skeins in color Gray (119). • Tapestry needle to weave in the ends. • 9 stitch markers. SIZE The crochet baby sweater pattern is available in following sizes: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months. Sizes are written as 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) throughout the pattern. Pictures illustrate the 6 months size. Below are the final cardigan dimensions for the different sizes. 3 months: bust 48.5 cm / 19”, length 27 cm / 10.5” 6 months: bust 50 cm / 19.5”, length 28.5 cm / 11.25” 12 months: bust 54.5 cm / 21.5”, length 31 cm / 12” 18 months: bust 56 cm / 22”, length 32.5 cm / 12.75” 24 months: bust 58 cm / 22.75” length 34 cm / 13.25”