Front View
One piece sweater
Sleeve length from collar to cuff, approx 8 inches, body length from collar to bottom edge approx 9 inches. note: garment will have some stretch depending on the yarn
One piece sweater
Sleeve length from collar to cuff, approx 8 inches, body length from collar to bottom edge approx 9 inches. note: garment will have some stretch depending on the yarn
Back View
My sweet grand daughter wearing the above one piece sweater, she is 2 weeks old and her name is Cindy.
Free Pattern, Matching One Piece Diaper Cover Found Here
Introduction: This sweater/cardigan is worked in one piece beginning at the right front side, then a sleeve, then the back, then another sleeve, then the left front which is made slightly wider than the right, this is for the over flap to button the sweater/cardigan. Then the sides and sleeves are joined, followed by a collar which brings it all in. The sweater/cardigan is reversible if you refer to button up on the opposite side.
The sleeve cuffs are included in the making of the sleeve.
The pattern is quite repetitive so you will get the hang of it in no time, it may be easier to count the dc rows of each panel, right front has 8 panels, sleeves have 17 panels, back has 17 panels, left front has 10 panels.
To fit: newborn to 3 months (larger sized pattern to come at a later date, now available one piece sweater size 3 to 6 months)
Hook size: 4.00mm. US G/6
Yarn: 8 ply, approx 150 gm’s. US DK/Medium
US crochet terms used
Crochet tension, medium
Skill, beginner
Time frame, either side of 6 hours
Stitches used:
Ch= chain
Sc= single crochet
Dc= double crochet
Sc 2 together= insert hook into first sc, pull up a loop, insert hook into second sc, pull up a loop,( 2 loops on hook) yarn over hook and pull through the 2 loops on hook.
Special Instructions:
Unless working into a chain, every stitch in this pattern is worked into the back loop of every stitch
The chain 3 to turn is the first dc of every row worked
When working into the chain 3 go into the second chain and not the top of the chain 3, this gives a nice firm bottom edging
To begin ch 41
Remember to work in the back loop of every st unless it is a ch st.
Right Front:
Row 1. Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 8 ch, 1 dc in each ch to end (9 sc, 31 dc = 40 st’s) ch 3 and turn (ch 3 is the 1st st of the next row and through out pattern)
Row 2. 1 dc in next 30 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn
Row 3. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 31 dc, ch 3 and turn
Row 4. 1 dc in next 30 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn
Rows 5 to 8. Repeat rows 3 & 4 twice DO NOT BREAK OFF YARN
Right Sleeve:
Row 1. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, ch 19, turn
Row 2. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 3 ch, 1 dc in next 14 ch, 1 dc in next 7 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, (4 sc (cuff), 21 dc, 9 sc, = 34 st’s), ch 1 and turn
Row 3. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, ch 1 and turn
Row 4. 1 sc in next 4 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn
Row 5. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, ch 1 and turn
Row 6. 1 sc in next 4 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn
Rows 7 to 18. Repeat rows 5 and 6, DO NOT BREAK OFF YARN
Back:
Row 1. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, ch 26, turn
Row 2. 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in next 22 ch, 1 dc in next 7 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc ( 31 dc and 9 sc) ch 1 and turn
Row 3. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 31 dc, ch 3 and turn
Row 4. 1 dc in next 30 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn
Row 5. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 31 dc, ch 3 and turn
Row 6. 1 dc in next 30 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn
Row 7 to 18. Repeat rows 5 and 6, DO NOT BREAK OFF YARN
Left sleeve: (is a repeat of right sleeve)
Row 1. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, ch 19, turn
Row 2. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 3 ch, 1 dc in next 14 ch, 1 dc in next 7 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, (4 sc (cuff), 21 dc, 9 sc, = 34 st’s), ch 1 and turn
Row 3. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, ch 1 and turn
Row 4. 1 sc in next 4 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn
Row 5. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, ch 1 and turn
Row 6. 1 sc in next 4 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn
Rows 7 to 18. Repeat rows 5 and 6 DO NOT BREAK OFF YARN
Left Front:
Row 1. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, ch 26, turn
Row 2. 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in next 22 ch, 1 dc in next 7 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc ( 31 dc and 9 sc) ch 1 and turn
Row 3. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 31 dc, ch 3 and turn
Row 4. 1 dc in next 30 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn
Row 5. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 31 dc, ch 3 and turn
Row 6 to 11. repeat rows 4 and 5, do not ch 3, now you can break off the yarn.
Putting it together:
Turn your one piece sweater, inside out, line up the back and side from the bottom, you can sc them together or a simple whip st, I did mine the sc way, make sure each st is matched up and secure them together all the way up to the cuff, repeat for the other side.
The collar: By this stage you will notice that the collar is too wide, so we have to pick up and crochet st’s around the collar.
You may see a few yarn joins in the pictures, but that is only because I was using recycled yarn from a jumper I frogged, a beautiful soft woolen jumper.
Row 1.Begin in the top corner of the right front, join yarn with a sl st and make 1 sc in same place, 1 sc in the next space, skip 1 space, 1 sc in next, all the way around, you will have approx 38 sc, ch 1 and turn ( no need for perfection here a st or 2 out will be fine)
(this picture below, just shows the skipped space)
Row 2. *1 sc in next 2 sc, sc next 2 sc together (decrease made), 1 sc in next 2 sc, * repeat from *to* to end, finish off.
You may like to make the collar a row or 2 longer, you can do this with out decreasing.
Now if you haven’t already, get out that needle and sew in loose ends, add buttons to right front, as many that suits you.
Now you can be a little fancy and add some nice picot edging around the sleeves or collar, add a flower or even make it in a two tone color.
Note the spacing at the top of the front edge's where I have placed a button each side, this is the style of the sweater and I have added the 2 buttons for simple decoration.
Good luck with your one piece sweater, I’d love to hear your feed back.
Please do not sell this pattern, please link back to me if you use this pattern, I’d love to see this used for charity, and you can make and sell items from this pattern too.
Below, made by Tina Soren, just lovely.
Cat's matching one piece bootie pattern
Matching one piece diaper pattern
Wow, check this video tutorial out, thanks to Clare Sullivan a fellow Aussie that I met through face book. This must have been so time consuming and I really appreciate Clares time and wonderful comments.
Below is a demonstration of how this pattern can be quite versatile, my first choice was to go for a 2 tone color combo
I made 8 sc of the cream then 1sc of the pink so I would not have to change the colors on a sc to a dc, thus hiding the color change as much as I could.
I added 2 rows of sc to the cuff after finishing the one piece
I made an extra hdc row then a sc row on the very last panel ( left side)
Here it is before sewing in loose ends, I have lot's of joins as this is from recycled yarn.
This is the size difference between the 0 to 3 month pattern and the 3 to 6 month pattern one piece sweater
For the18 month old size, Please visit the WAY BACK MACHINE and enter this link.
https://web.archive.org/web/20140209030557/https://celiamakesstuff.wordpress.com/2012/06/10/crochet-toddler-cardigan/
The date you are looking for is Feb 09, 2014.
Or read below for instructions, all credit on the larger size goes to Celia.
QUOTE from Celia:
It’s taken me a wee while to complete this version of Cat’s One Piece
Wonder baby cardigan in a larger size for my 18 month old daughter.
Basically, I took the measurements off the baby one I made earlier, then increased the number of stitches to match up roughly with one of her current cardigans.
Basically, I took the measurements off the baby one I made earlier, then increased the number of stitches to match up roughly with one of her current cardigans.
For those that are interested, here’s a brief description of what I did :
RIGHT FRONT:
ch 61.
Row 1: 15 sc (start in 2nd ch from hook), then 45 dc. Ch 3 and turn.
Row 2: 45 dc (ch 3 is the first dc), then 15 sc, ch 1 and turn.
Row 3: 15 sc (ch 1 is the first sc), then 45 dc. Ch 3 and turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until there are 18 rows.
ch 61.
Row 1: 15 sc (start in 2nd ch from hook), then 45 dc. Ch 3 and turn.
Row 2: 45 dc (ch 3 is the first dc), then 15 sc, ch 1 and turn.
Row 3: 15 sc (ch 1 is the first sc), then 45 dc. Ch 3 and turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until there are 18 rows.
RIGHT SLEEVE:
Row 1: 15 sc, 10 tc (treble crochet), then ch 46. (You can probably make it with fewer chains as the sleeves are a bit too long for my daughter!)
Row 2: 7 sc (start in 2nd ch from hook), then 47 dc, 15 sc. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 3: 15 sc (ch 1 is the first sc), 47 dc, 7 sc, ch1 and turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until Row 19 (18 rows of dc/sc stitches in total).
BACK:
Row 1: 15 sc, 10 tc, ch 38.
Row 2: Starting in 4th ch from hook, 45 dc, then 15 sc. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 3: 15 sc (ch 1 is the first sc), 45 dc. Ch 3 and turn.
Row 4: 45 dc (ch 1 is the first dc), 15 sc. Ch 1 and turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until 31 rows across.
LEFT SLEEVE:
Same as right sleeve.
LEFT FRONT:
Same as right front, except only 15 rows across.
Row 16 (starts at top of cardigan for button holes): ch 3, skip a stitch, then 13 dc. Ch 3, skip a stitch, then 10 dc. Ch 3 skip a stitch, then 10 dc. Ch 3 skip a stitch, then 10 dc. Ch 3 skip a stitch, then 10 dc. (Should make 6 buttonholes in total).
PUTTING IT TOGETHER:
I followed the rest of Cat’s One Piece Wonder instructions.
For the collar, I added 1 extra row of sc to make it longer, then another row with 11 sc until the fold of the sleeve, then dcs along the back until the other sleeve fold, then 11 sc to the front.
Hopefully that makes sense for anyone who cares!! (And for me when I try to figure out what I did.)
Row 1: 15 sc, 10 tc (treble crochet), then ch 46. (You can probably make it with fewer chains as the sleeves are a bit too long for my daughter!)
Row 2: 7 sc (start in 2nd ch from hook), then 47 dc, 15 sc. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 3: 15 sc (ch 1 is the first sc), 47 dc, 7 sc, ch1 and turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until Row 19 (18 rows of dc/sc stitches in total).
BACK:
Row 1: 15 sc, 10 tc, ch 38.
Row 2: Starting in 4th ch from hook, 45 dc, then 15 sc. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 3: 15 sc (ch 1 is the first sc), 45 dc. Ch 3 and turn.
Row 4: 45 dc (ch 1 is the first dc), 15 sc. Ch 1 and turn.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until 31 rows across.
LEFT SLEEVE:
Same as right sleeve.
LEFT FRONT:
Same as right front, except only 15 rows across.
Row 16 (starts at top of cardigan for button holes): ch 3, skip a stitch, then 13 dc. Ch 3, skip a stitch, then 10 dc. Ch 3 skip a stitch, then 10 dc. Ch 3 skip a stitch, then 10 dc. Ch 3 skip a stitch, then 10 dc. (Should make 6 buttonholes in total).
PUTTING IT TOGETHER:
I followed the rest of Cat’s One Piece Wonder instructions.
For the collar, I added 1 extra row of sc to make it longer, then another row with 11 sc until the fold of the sleeve, then dcs along the back until the other sleeve fold, then 11 sc to the front.
Hopefully that makes sense for anyone who cares!! (And for me when I try to figure out what I did.)
Mugdawan Hardy
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You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern
I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use
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