How to crochet a simple textured baby / children's cardigan - The Esme Cardigan

This tutorial will show you how to crochet a textured baby / children’s cardigan.
This cardigan can be made in 6 sizes from 0 - 6 months to 4 - 5 years. This tutorial follows the pattern for size 1 - 2 years. Detailed instructions for all sizes are included in the written pattern.
For this cardigan you will need a 5mm crochet hook and worsted weight yarn - I used Drops Big Merino yarn.
WRITTEN PATTERN: www.etsy.com/u...
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[@emelinee2066]

I just want to let you know how very badly I want you to publish a hard copy book full of all your beautiful patterns! I would pay good money for that! I use your patterns all...the...time!! It would be so nice to have them all in one book, alongside your beautiful photographs of your finished projects!

[@pbv1974]

She has an Etsy account where you can purchase her patterns.

[@emelinee2066]

@@pbv1974 I'm fully aware. I would just prefer to purchase all the patterns at once in a "real live book" format. :)

[@pbv1974]

@@emelinee2066 Print her patterns, and put it in a 3 ring binder. Save you money.

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'd love to one day! x

[@dencydavispadamadan109]

Yeah agree the patterns are truly wonderful... Can you please upload a video on how to do a half circle rug...

[@annbehan1431]

Excellent pattern so well explained and no sewing to make up the cardigan. What more could we want other than more patterns. Superb..

[@melindaborja894]

Thank you for your clear and easy to follow tutorial. With a couple of tweaks, I made a cardigan I made for my 20mos old granddaughter.

[@sharonmorton6734]

I have made baby cardigan before but the patterns have all been DC and V stitch increases for the yoke. LOVE your pattern. Waiting to hear gender on my next 2 great grandchildren before yarn selection. Thanks bunches! BTW - appreciate your teaching method with frequent repetitions to keep me on track.

[@abbiemead4762]

Pleaseeee publish a book with all of your patterns! I’d love to have a hard copy book of all your gorgeous patterns ❤️

[@millsmoore24]

Yes, excellent idea. I'd buy it too.

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

Thank you so much, I would love to release a book one day! x

[@teresabarnes2785]

Me too!

[@rlarviso]

What a blessing and great talent God has given you, sending prayers and blessings!🙏🙏🙏

[@006pennylane]

LOVE your patterns. They are enduring classics: beautiful in their simplicty. Thank you for sharing your skills and talents

[@karinwilliams6223]

Lovely little cardigan, made a smaller size by using D K wool and smaller needle. Was not to sure about starting sleeve on the sides.... but you really cannot tell where the seam is.. Now going to make using thicker wool ready for colder days.

[@embm2959]

I love this, I've just made my son one, out of chunky yarn, as he is in 2-3 but had to decrease at the end around the neck line and still looks amazing thankyou for the amazing tutorial 😍

[@fairouzkhaled9231]

Thank you for this lovely one.

[@elvinamorandi374]

Adoro questo cardigan, è bellissimo! Sei veramente molto brava. Grazie per averlo condiviso

[@margosmith311]

Oh so very beautiful! And just in time for my granddaughters first birthday!! Thank you again for all your help! You're brilliant! 😉

[@mamabenzing5872]

Beautiful!!! My little girl needs this cardigan!! Added to my list of things to make!

[@zebnuri7517]

Thanks for the clear detailed tutorial. I'm planning in crocheting one for my granddaughter.

[@vidishasarkar5584]

Because of you I can Crochet. This has come at the perfect time, will make this for my 6 months old daughter. Thank you

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

That is so nice to hear! x

[@vidishasarkar5584]

Please make more jumpers for boys as well.

[@teresakrygger5499]

hi how many chains did you do for a 6 months child, and by any chance would you know how many chains for a 0 to 3 months, and hook size please

[@momdadandk8559]

Thank you for sharing this pattern. I made one for a friend's daughter and she loved it so much.

[@gailcurran4012]

Hi Gail here I’m from Australia and our wool is rated by the Ply of the wool, is Worsted wool about a 8ply.

[@teresakrygger5499]

hi gail i am from australia i would like to make the sweater for a 0 to 3 would you by chance know how many chains and hook size it would be thank you

[@sarahmaula9134]

This instruction is so amazing I have understood so so easily.....🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍

[@annashiegl]

Beautiful, and thank you for all the beautiful and detailed tutorials...no idea why anyone would give a thumbs down, the mind boggles!!

[@mkrisshnan]

oh! those are crochet losers who cannot follow patterns **wink**

[@nikeshorty9200]

Wow I love this, I think I will make this for sale it awesome I will also make one for my self and thanks for the video I have subscribed

[@halaassaad9552]

I have been watching your channel for three years and love everything you make 👍🏻😊

[@vidyapaingankar5703]

Mam u have explained very beautifully

[@missapippin9020]

Lovely baby cardigan thank you for sharing it with us kindest regards from Australia 🐨

[@mkrisshnan]

I just finished my first cardigan, many thanks to you. I tried to follow to the tee. My second project will be a poncho. can you please upload your poncho tutorial. thank you :-) I wish i could upload a picture of my newly made cardigan.

[@HellasGD88]

Hello 'woolywonders' haven't seen any recent vids in awhile hope u are ok! miss your beautiful projects.

[@karrot_gaming]

I want to make this for my three year old granddaughter but I'm also tempted to make it out of super chunky yarn with a mega hook so it'll fit me 😂

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

That should work! I bet it would look great :)

[@ruchipadia7307]

How many chains for 3 yr old

[@crochetjohanna]

Beautiful

[@Dx_0m]

I love IT! Have to make two for mine! Love all thing you made❤️😊🤩

[@OAkil-bh6zx]

I just want to thank you , i start doing crochet with you and because of your great trutorials im becoming more professional everyday , please If you can show us always how to do the long sleeves, because it’s more practical for babies to do the cardigans and the dresses with long sleeve and most of your nice dresses and cardigans are with short sleeves. Thanks a lot and Have a nice day :)

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

Thank you! I am going to be doing lots more long sleeves x

[@catsonly4805]

Wooly Wonders Huggable Baby Garments. That's what they remind me of, just huggable and soft! :D

[@user-fh6ke4rb6z]

If I want made one for adult how to make it.

[@user-fh6ke4rb6z]

Any video I can reference? Thank you very much

[@milicapfaff4883]

Wunderschön😍

[@kipperL1]

Well i've finally completed my cardigan, thanks! the sleeves were a nightmare to understand, but i persevered.

[@maisey163]

I'm really struggling with round 8.. is this the beginning of the sleeves?

[@simpleblessings3]

Beautiful as always !!! Thank you ❤️

[@soniaburrell6392]

As usual I absolutely love this, thank you for sharing 💜

[@patriciamorgan2189]

Great tutorial very well explained thanks

[@natamar07]

An amazingly beautiful cardigan!! I love your work!!❤️

[@shilpasonawane8733]

Beautiful done

[@attarreqaza1770]

Random coment ...ur hands z so pretty

[@kimsassenberg9444]

Fantastic tutorial as always. Thank you!

[@lifesthemetune]

I love all your videos. You helped me finally learn how to crochet after many failed attempts. This is a beautiful cardigan. Could you tell us what brands of yarn/wool you use/recommend for this and similar patterns?

[@heatherhunter6894]

Drops big merino wool

[@lifesthemetune]

@@heatherhunter6894 thanks would this be very soft to touch?

[@heatherhunter6894]

The main characteristics of DROPS Big Merino are the softness, volume, elasticity and even result, which makes it ideal for knitting structured patterns such as cables. The yarn is also superwash treated and therefore machine washable and suitable for everyday use.

[@nicostoevelaar7679]

Thank you for this pattern. I want make a cardigan for mine grand,granddoughter. I like it very much. My age is 74 years old , and I make some clothes, dresses,blankets a.s.o. Mannie Stoevelaar

[@janewhitehead7401]

I am making the 6 months old size and the neck is big enough to go round my neck !! I am using a smaller hook too .Dont know where I have gone wrong have right number of stitches too . What have I done ?

[@saudhasharmiza3145]

Thank you

[@paulineisaac4595]

Bless you dear

[@annashiegl]

Beautiful pattern, I've managed to follow you but am having problems working the sleeves, I can't see where my last stich was and end up with a hole! I'm working on it ☺

[@Jw.creates]

Anna Shiegl use a stitch marker when you work your first stitch :-)

[@Scribelification]

Your works are amazing!!!

[@cindyrobertson7679]

I’m looking on your Etsy shop and can’t find this pattern to purchase. Could you link it please.

[@beesandyarn]

🤩 these will be perfect as winter cardigans for babies at the hospital! I was just wondering how much yarn you used? It will just help me in knowing how much to get 😘

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

They would be perfect! I used between 250 and 500 meters depending on size x

[@michellechappon4796]

Thank you so much for your amazing tutorials...

[@appadooyogesswaree2660]

Very beautiful

[@appadooyogesswaree2660]

Hello ,do you knit it on order

[@margaretharp6551]

Gorgeous!

[@monicaalonso8914]

Thank you for this pattern! It has been fun and well explained, I also bought the pattern on Etsy. I am doing long sleeves on this cardigan, could you tell me how to decrease it a bit as the sleeve comes down to the wrist? I don’t like how the sleeve is completely straight shoulder to wrist. Thank you!

[@syedaifra4674]

Can you please tell me the foundation chain number for 6 to 12 months

[@lilibeth92delgado2]

Hey wooly i wish you can make another babydress your videos are so easy to follow... pleasee make a spring dress for a baby. Im going to be an aunt and my sister is having a little girl.. first girl in the family it would be awesome if u could make more babydresses

[@beckv8526]

It's a cute sweater. I want to make this for the daughter's of my cousins. Thanks for sharing. I have subscribed.

[@ratumariam]

Thank you so much for sharing luv...

[@reneejohnson4361]

So Pretty!

[@alejandraacosta2692]

Precioso.! Sería posible subtitulos en español?????

[@elmo1999elmo]

Hi .... love this little jacket and have bought the pattern from Etsy. Unfortunately there is no mention on what size buttons for it. Can you please let me know ... for all sizes as I think I will be attempting them all. Many thanks Christine

[@tammiela]

What is the pattern repeat on Round 2? Ive listened and can’t figure it out. Thanks!!

[@mercedesc4824]

Single, double, single, double and single into one, then double, single, double, and single double into one.

[@sumirgill4358]

I don't know crochet but I do knit kindly teach how to knit this beauty

[@sophiebrooks5043]

I’m having some trouble with the sizing.. it looks really big! Used correct sizes yarn and hook. What measurements did everyone get after doing this tutorial?

[@silveralanatural]

It's a beautiful cardigan, but, it turns out quite large, especially around the yoke/neckline. I've made two, dropping down a size and still too big. I'm trying to figure out how to start the yoke off smaller for a better fit.

[@ritzzy999]

Love it ... Thanks

[@smgfrozenfood7788]

I love how details you explain the pattern. I am beginner for chochet. How many balls do you need? Love Love Love from Indonesia

[@mnmmnmn3051]

So nice

[@fareharizvi5541]

Hello...i just want to make a request..can you please upload the poncho video again that you deleted...i ll be very grateful to you...! Hope to hear from you soon.....good luck for your future projects...!

[@anabiaanabia2645]

Thanks dear

[@esheetasanyal]

Hi,this looks beautiful. Wanted to make one for a newborn but can’t find the pattern.

[@luanam.campos5513]

So cute! 😍

[@cindydesik2306]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRECISE INSTRUCTIONS, SO EASY TO FOLLOW, TO MAKE THIS FOR A NEW BORN OR 3-6 MONTH SIZE, HOW MANY CHAINS DO I START WITH? THANK YOU, JUST SUBSCRIBED AS WELL

[@crochetclub-vd6si]

Hello, can you please guide what changes to do for a size 0-6 months?

[@poetrydyah10]

Hi miss! I've tried this for my daughter and it turns so beautiful. The thing is, on the top part (chest and neckline) . It is too big for my daughter. Is there any some ways to fix it? Would be very happy if you reply it ❤. Anyway, thankyou so much for the pattern

[@leslietorres2122]

Yeah, the same happened to me 😢 is too wide

[@jaspalsinghdhanju111]

Gorgeous! Love from India..

[@ovalmckenzie3754]

Excellent tutorial. The best I’ve seen so far. I couldn’t find your Written pattern so I just wrote down as you worked the cardigan. I’d like a smaller size if I could find It. Thank you for sharing.

[@maisey163]

I bought this pattern. I love the look of it but am sorry to say I am quite confused and have started it about 5 times now 😖 I think I will try one more time with the video. I chose to do 6-12 months and followed it exactly but it looks enormous and when it came to round 8 it didn't look right. I hope I can finish it!

[@hazel6209]

Which no. Hook u are using?

[@maisey163]

I thought it was a 5 but it'd a 5.5! 😖😑 also I think my yarn is quite chunky. I think I will start again! Thanks for your reply 😊

[@nataliadacosta8392]

Hi. When starting the front part for the sleeve, you say to crochet 9 more . When you finished. You say that you have a total of 20. This really confused me.

[@zanzibarr4122]

Natalia Da Costa e too. Did you figure it out?

[@rohinashaikh7504]

Me too got confused

[@robinlaise3898]

You should say how many sts are in each row after 8 for sleeves. Mine keeps comin out with 40 more..lol

[@gladysbrewer4743]

Love it !

[@maripeaches9562]

Could I adjust the size to make it into an adult size??

[@1960lorella]

Thank you for the pattern, I just finished it, but now I have no button holes because you didn’t say anything about button holes.

[@shilpajain87]

Can we use 100% Acrylic wool 4ply for this cardigan? Also how much gms of yarn would be needed if i use dis? Im a beginner.. trying to make d same as ur tutorials.. size 1yr.. full sleeves.. plz do help

[@denismosquera1582]

Hermoso 🥰

[@syedaifra4674]

Can anyone tell me the foundation chain number for 6 to 12 months ?

[@kaylajones3970]

Hi I notice you don't often reply but I'm crossing my fingers. I'm new to crochet so don't know the difference I all the yarns. I have a beautiful dk yarn I wish to use, can I substitute it for the yarn you specified? Do o need to change anything else eg hook size

[@bevclarke6038]

Could this be made using aran yarn

[@beaflorence3168]

I would like to make 0-6 m How many chains do I need for the first foundation Thanks ☺️

[@bevclarke6038]

Please could you tell me what size hook and yarn to use for a baby up to 3 months

[@evgeniaskandalaki7719]

Ωραιότατο και κομψό.ΜΠΡΑΒΟ.

[@perlavaltierra4018]

hola nena esta hermoso , pero dime de cuantos multiplos es me gustaria hacerle uno a mi hijo de 6 años saludos desde Mexico

[@brittneylong8846]

Could you do a deer head applicant I've only seen one here on KZbin and it's not even in English and I have the worst time reading patterns thank you so much

[@janewhitehead7401]

This is a lovely pattern but for the life of me I can’t get the sleeves right I don’t understand why the garment has to be turned inside out this puts the right side of the sleeve on the inside what am I missing .

[@jorgelinagomez7009]

Hi from Argentina, "single crochet" it means "punto bajo" in Spanish? I'm begginer with this. 👍😀

[@kevingutierrez8694]

yes

[@cydasantos3264]

Que lindo com quantas correntinhas inicial? Obrigada 😘

[@deisemello7092]

Se ainda servir creio 74 correntinhas iniciais tbm vou tentar fazer, vc conseguiu fazer.!?

[@deisemello7092]

Creio que sao 74 Vou tentar fazer. Vc conseguiu fazer. ! ??

[@m.l.rendon7455]

I am trying to get the pattern for this baby sweater, but I am having a hard time. Any help would be appreciate it. Thank you

[@justinadocanto5616]

Exactly it’s confusing the way she’s explained! Too much talking, it make it hard, but it is beautiful 😍

[@littleandjen]

What would happen if you used a dk wool for this pattern

[@curtwoetzel7556]

I'm wondering how many inches or centimeters the front of the cardigan measures.

[@lindsayj30]

If I did this in DK with a 4mm hook would it work for a smaller size?

[@mrspapillon08]

Do you also have a pattern in tunesian stitches? I really would like that!

[@vijayalakshmibalaji3296]

Very nice pattern.im from India how to get the written pattern?

[@hninei7877]

What type of thread we can choose for baby.

[@pinkimimi]

I have a question: do you repeat round 6 and 7 four times each or four times in total?

[@madelinexemma]

Marie Louise Lauenborg Nielsen I have made one and it’s 4 times each so 6,7,6,7,6,7,6,7.

[@pinkimimi]

@@madelinexemma thank you :)

[@user-dt7in6bc4j]

Спасибо за мк красоты.

[@margosmith311]

Have you thought about putting a hood on this sweater? Would it work? I'm just curious? Its beautiful the way it is though!

[@woolywonderscrochet7586]

You could give it a go! Just work rounds of double crochet around the neckline and then sew up the back x

[@margosmith311]

@@woolywonderscrochet7586 great! Thanks! I just might try it!

[@dianesimons2686]

Hi beautiful thankyou but how many chains for 3-4 years

[@perlavaltierra4018]

Hola me podrías decir por cuantas vueltasse hace el punto bajo y la vareta gracias