Free Crochet Pattern: Babysoft® Brand New Baby Sweater and Hat

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Brand New Baby Sweater and Hat
Lion BrandŽ Babysoft^®
Pattern Number: 10392AD This beautiful sweater and hat set is perfect for any baby.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: 3-6 mos
One size: Newborn-12 months Finished Chest 22 in. (56 cm) Finished Length 9 1/2 in. (24 cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

920-156 Babysoft Yarn: Pastel Green Soft mint green
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 4.99
Note: (A)

920-100 Babysoft Yarn: White Crisp white
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 4.99
Note: (B)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

Additional Materials
One button, 5/8 in. (15 mm) diameter
GAUGE:
Square = 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (7 x 7 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

INSTRUCTIONS

SWEATER SQUARE (make 38 - 20 with A and 18 with B) Ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, *ch 1, 3 dc in ring; rep from * 2 more times, ch 1; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 12 dc and 4 ch-1 sps. Rnd 2: Sl st in each st to next ch-1 sp, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, *ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * 2 more times, ch 1; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 3: Sl st in each st to next ch-2 sp, sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * 2 more times, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off. FINISHING Arrange Squares as shown in assembly diagram. Sew edges together through back loops only. Fold Sweater along shoulder and sew sleeve and side seams. Sleeve Edging From RS, join A with sl st in seam at lower edge of Sleeve, ch 1, work sc evenly spaced around sleeve edge; join with sl st in first sc. Next Rnd: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.Rep on opposite Sleeve. Sweater Edging From RS, join A with sl st in side seam, ch 1, work sc evenly spaced around all outside edges of sweater, working 3 sc at each outer corner, sk st at inner corners of neck as needed to keep edge flat and smooth; join with sl st in first sc. Next Rnd: Ch 1, work sc in each st around, working 3 sc at each outer corner and sk st at inner corners of neck as needed to keep edge flat and smooth; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.Sew button to one top corner of Sweater. Use a ch-sp at opposite corner as buttonhole. Weave in ends. HAT CROWN With A, ch 8; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3, work 12 dc in ring - 12 dc. Rnd 2 and all even rnds: Ch 3, working in front loops only, dc in each dc around; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 3: Ch 3, working in front loops only, 2 dc in each dc around; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 24 dc. Rnd 5: Ch 3, working in front loops only, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 36 dc. Rnd 7: Ch 3, working in front loops only, *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 48 dc. Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 2. Fasten off. HAT SQUARE (make 6 - 4 with A and 2 with B) Work as for Sweater Squares. FINISHING Sew Squares into a strip, as follows: B, A, A, B, A, A. Sew ends of strip to form a circle. Easing fullness along strip, sew strip to Crown. Hat Edging From RS, join A with sl st in lower edge of Hat, ch 1, work sc evenly spaced around edge; join with sl st in first sc. Next 3 Rnds: Ch 1, working through front loops only, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
ch-space = space previously made
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)

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