Free baby sweater pattern – Harmony Sweater
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Looking for a quick cute baby sweater pattern? The Harmony Sweater is the perfect gift for a baby shower – suitable for girls and boys. Read on to find out more about the Harmony baby sweater pattern, the designer and how to make yours below.
Today I am very excited to share with a design from my friend and tech editor Kristine from Ambassador Crochet with the Harmony Sweater.
Baby sweater pattern inspiration
I love all things baby . . . . including baby showers. The “awww” factor gets me every time. Whether it’s clothes, blankets, or toys – it’s all just so cute. So, I love to add something crocheted to their gift. And a new baby would look adorable in a new sweater.
The Harmony Baby Sweater is made from the bottom up, split for the armholes, and then worked in front and back panels. Once the shoulders are seamed the sleeves will be added. Work it in stripes or solids. (Hint: I always try to match the colour to the colours they’ve requested on their registry.)
Harmony Sweater – yarn and materials
Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm)
Notions: Yarn needle
Gauge: 14 sts x 14 rows = 4 inches
Difficulty: Beginner – Uses beginner stitches with no shaping.
Finished Sizes: Sizes measured in chest circumference
- 0-6 months – 16”
- 6-12 months – 18”
Yarn: #3 DK/Light worsted weight
Sample used: Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly in Cobalt
- 0-6 months – 250 yds
- 6-12 months – 280 yds
Notes:
- Pattern is written in smallest size with larger sizes in parenthesis.
- Sweater is worked from bottom up.
- Gauge swatch is provided so you can try a smaller version & check your tension. This will help ensure your sweater comes out the correct size.
- Sc will always be worked in a sc and dc will always be worked in a dc.
Abbreviations:
For a complete list of abbreviations click here
Gauge Swatch: (measures 6.25” square)
Ch 22.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *dc in next ch, sc in next ch, rep from * across, turn. (11 sc, 10 dc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *dc in next dc, sc in next sc, rep from * across, turn.
Rows 3 – 20: Repeat Row 2.
Harmony Sweater – free pattern
Sweater
Ch 58 (66).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *dc in next ch, sc in next ch, rep from * across, turn. (29, 33 sc; 28, 32 dc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *dc in next dc, sc in next sc, rep from * across, turn.
Rows 3 – 15 (21): Repeat Row 2.
Split for Armholes
Left Front Panel
Row 16 (22): Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, [dc in next dc, sc in next sc] 5 (6) times, turn. (11, 13 sts)
Rows 17 (23) – 25 (33): Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, [dc in next dc, sc in next sc] 5 (6) times, turn.
Fasten off.
Back Panel
Note: You will be skipping next 3 stitches and beginning back panel in 4th stitch from front panel.
Skip next (dc, sc, dc) from row 16 (22).
Row 16 (22): Attach yarn with sc in next sc, [dc in next dc, sc in next sc] 14 (16) times, turn. (29, 33 sts)
Rows 17 (23) – 25 (33): Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, [dc in next dc, sc in next sc] 14 (16) times, turn.
Fasten off.
Right Front Panel
Note: You will be skipping next 3 stitches and beginning front panel in 4th stitch from back panel.
Skip next (dc, sc, dc) from row 16.
Row 16 (22): Attach yarn with sc in next sc, [dc in next dc, sc in next sc] 5 (6) times, turn. (11, 13 sts)
Rows 17 (23) – 25 (33): Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, [dc in next dc, sc in next sc] 5, (6) times, turn.
Fasten off.
Match up armhole sections for front and back as well as shoulders (matching up at outside/armhole edge). Seam shoulders using whip stitch.
Sleeves
Round 1: Attach yarn at bottom or armhole in any stitch with sc, [dc in next dc, sc in next sc] 12 (14) times, sl st in 1st sc to join, turn. (23, 29 sts)
Note: You will begin and end each row with a sc (so there will be 2 sc next to each other)
Round 2 – 19 (25): Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *dc in next dc, sc in next sc, rep from * around, sl st in 1st sc to join, turn.
Round 20 (26): Ch 1, sc in each sc around.
Fasten off.
Repeat for 2nd sleeve.
Border
Round 1: Attach yarn at bottom of front panel (as worn) with sc, sc in each st up front panel, around neck, and down the left panel.
Fasten off.
I hope you enjoyed making the Harmony Baby Sweater and would love to see yours! Please upload to Ravelry or tag me on social media @ambassadorcrochet
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Happy Crocheting!
Meet the Designer – Kristine, Ambassador Crochet
Kristine Mullen is the designer and tech editor behind Ambassador Crochet. She began designing crochet patterns in 2007 when she couldn’t find the perfect pattern for a preemie blanket. She has now published almost 200 patterns. Her designs have been featured in magazines and on yarn websites, as well as self-published patterns in her pattern shop. She teaches Tunisian crochet to help expand crocheters skills and works as a tech editor and proofreader with both indie designers as well as publishers. Kristine is a homeschooling mom of 6 children (and 2 grandchildren) and lives on a little lake in CT with her family.
