Description

Coat/Cardigan for Baby, Toddler – 1980s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: 3, 6, 12 and 18 Months (to Fit Chest 16″, 18″, 20″, 21″)

A gathered shell stitch skirt and a scattering of embroidered flowers give this 1980s vintage crochet pattern the look of a treasured heirloom. Worked in soft sport/baby yarn, the coat flows from a textured, rippling skirt into a smooth double crochet yoke, which is hand-embroidered with tiny blossoms and finished with a scalloped edge and six buttons. Made in four sizes for toddlers and babies from 3 to 18 months, this old-fashioned crochet cardigan is a rewarding intermediate project for anyone who loves sweet, delicate baby crochet.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: The skirt is worked in one piece from the lower edge up in shell stitch, then decreased into a double crochet yoke and divided for the right front, back and left front, with shaped necklines. Sleeves are worked from the lower edge up in shell stitch, cuffs are worked sideways and sewn on, and the fronts and neck are edged with a buttonhole band and scalloped finish. Flowers are embroidered on the yoke.
Finished Measurements: Chest 16¾″ (18¾″, 20¾″, 21¾″) / 42.5 (47.5, 52.5, 55) cm; length 14¼″ (15¾″, 17¾″, 19¾″) / 36 (40, 45, 50) cm; sleeve 5″ (6¼″, 7½″, 8¼″) / 13 (16, 19, 21) cm. Designed to be a neat fit.

Pattern Style: Written in UK crochet terms; abbreviations key included.
Stitches: Chain, slip stitch, double crochet, half treble, treble, Dec A, Dec B; shell stitch; embroidered flowers.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Patons 4 Ply Feathersoft (25 g balls) — 9 (11, 12, 13) balls or Patons 4 Ply Fairytale (50 g balls) – 6 (7, 7, 8) balls or Patons Patonyle 4 Ply (50 g balls) – 6 (7, 7, 8) balls.
Substitute Yarn: Modern sport/baby weight yarn such as Debbie Bliss Eco Baby or Cascade Yarns Botanika.
Crochet Hook Size: 3.00 mm (UK No. 10–11) (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Anchor Stranded Cotton for embroidery, six buttons, tapestry needle.
Gauge: 25.5 stitches and 31 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in double crochet.

This is a digitally restored PDF crochet pattern
Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The original vintage instructions have been digitally enhanced, reformatted, and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.