Free Crochet Newborn Sleeveless Pinafore Sweater Pattern
Crochet Newborn Sleeveless Pinafore Sweater Pattern
Hook Size: G
Yarn Weight: 3
Abbreviations Used
- ch - Chain
- chs - Chains
- sc - Single Crochet
- dc - Double Crochet
- sl st - Slip Stitch
- sp - Space
- st - Stitch
- sts - Stitchs
Pattern
Note: When crocheting this pattern, you will be crocheting through both the front and back loops.
Ch 52 sc in second ch from hook going through the front and back loops and in each ch across ch3 and turn. 51 sts.
Round 1: 1dc in each of the next 2 sts. *[2dc in next st, dc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat from * 11 times, and dc in each of the remaining sts to end, ch3 and turn. 63 sts
Round 2: 1dc in each of the next 3 sts. *[2dc in next st, 1dc in each of the next 4 sts.], repeat from * 11 times, 1dc in each of the remaining sts 1 dc on top of ch3, ch3 and turn. 74 sts
Round 3: 1dc in each of the next 3 sts. *[2dc in next st, 1dc in each of the next 4 sts.], repeat from * 13 times, 1dc in each of the remaining sts 1 dc on top of ch3, ch3 and turn. 89 sts
Round 4: 1dc in same st. *[ skip next st. shell (5dc) in next st}, repeat from * to end, 2dc in top of ch3. 43 shells
Round 5: 1dc in the same st, shell in next 6 shells, ch3, skip 10 shells, shell in next 11 shells, ch3, skip next 10 shells, 2dc in top of ch3, ch3 and turn.
Round 6: 1dc in same st, shell in next 6 shells, 1dc in each of the next 3 chs, shell in next 11 shells, 1dc in each of the next 3 chs, shell in next 6 shells, 2dc in top of ch3, ch3 and turn.
Round 7: 1dc in same st, shell in next 6 shells, skip first dc of underarm and shell in next dc, shell in next 11 shells, skip first dc of underarm and shell in next dc, shell in next 6 shells, 2dc in top of ch3, ch3 and turn. 25 shells
Round 8: 1dc in same st, shell in each shell to end, 2dc in top of ch3.
Round 9-16: repeat row 8.
Round 17: 1dc in same st, shell in each shell to end, continue on by single crocheting around the border, and connect with a slip stitch.
Sew a larger button (or 2 smaller buttons) on the top of pinafore sweater (see image), and use space between double crochet and single crochet border for your button hole.
Happy Crocheting!