Crochet a Baby Cardigan - Treat your little one or make an adorable baby shower gift! With this cute, handmade baby cardigan, you can show up at any baby shower with a unique gift. Looking for something for an older little one? This pattern can be made in different sizes, so it’s also perfect for a cool toddler.
This pattern works for both boys and girls. By choosing a pretty color and adding small details, you can style the cardigan exactly to your taste! Choose one of the different colors of Phildar Partner 6 and create fun combinations.

Crocheting a Baby Cardigan with Partner 6
Phildar Partner 6 is a comfortable, soft, and supple basic yarn. Thanks to the yarn’s thickness, you can quickly knit a scarf, hat, or cute baby cardigan! We’ve chosen classic colors like Rose (1198) and Bleuet (1084), but why not go wild and pick something unusual? Trendy pastel shades or bright yarns will give the cardigan a contemporary look and ensure your little one is dressed according to the latest trends!
What do you need?
Materials for the boy's cardigan:
- Phildar Partner 6: Size 62, 3 Balls; Size 74, 4 Balls; and Size 86, 5 Balls.
- 1 ball of Phildar Partner 3.5
- Crochet hook sizes: 3.5, 4, 5, 5.5
Material of the girl's cardigan:
- Phildar Partner 6: Size 62, 3 balls; Size 74, 4 balls; and Size 86, 6 balls.
- 1 ball of Phildar Partner 3.5
- Crochet hook sizes: 3.5, 4, 5, 5.5
Dimensions of size 62 cardigan: width 21.5 cm, length 28 cm, sleeve length 28 cm from the neck.

Stitches used:
l. = chain stitch
hv. = slip stitch
v. = single crochet
hstk. = half double crochet
v-st. = 1 hstk., 1 l., 1 hstk., in 1 stitch
rstk. = relief stitch
festoon stitch
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