How to Crochet a Baby Sweater Jacket & Baby Hat Set

Crocheting a baby sweater jacket and hat set is a fun and practical way to keep your little one warm and stylish during the colder months. With some basic crochet skills and a few materials, you can easily create a cozy outfit that will be perfect for your baby.

Materials Needed

Yarn in your desired color

Crochet hook (size G is recommended for worsted weight yarn)

Scissors

Stitch markers

Tape measure

Buttons (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Baby Sweater Jacket

Begin by creating a foundation chain that measures about 30 stitches for a newborn size, 36 stitches for a 3-6 month size, and 40 stitches for a 6-12 month size.

Join the foundation chain with a slip stitch to form a circle.

Chain 3 and double crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to join.

Chain 3 and double crochet in the first stitch. Double crochet in the next stitch. *Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, double crochet in the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to join.

Chain 3 and double crochet in the first stitch. *Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, double crochet in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to join.

Repeat step 5 until the sweater measures the desired length for your baby. For a newborn size, this is typically around 8-10 inches. For a 3-6 month size, this is typically around 10-12 inches. For a 6-12 month size, this is typically around 12-14 inches.

Create the armholes by counting in 8-10 stitches from each side of the sweater (depending on the size you are making). Place a stitch marker in these stitches. Then, chain 3 and double crochet in the next stitch. Double crochet in each stitch until you reach the first stitch marker. Chain 2 and skip the stitches between the two stitch markers. Double crochet in each stitch until you reach the second stitch marker. Chain 2 and skip the stitches between the two stitch markers. Double crochet in each stitch until the end of the row. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to join.

Repeat step 7 for one more row.

Chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 1 to join.

Repeat step 9 for one more row.

Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Optionally, you can add buttons to the front of the sweater for a cute touch.

Crocheting a Baby Hat

After finishing the sweater jacket, you can also make a matching hat to complete the set. Here's how you can crochet a simple baby hat:

Start with a magic circle and chain 3. This counts as your first double crochet (dc).

Round 1: Make 11 double crochets (dc) in the magic circle. Slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the chain 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Chain 3, make a dc in the same stitch as the chain 3. Make 2 dc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the chain 3. (24 dc)

Round 3: Chain 3, *make 1 dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the following stitch*. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to the top of the chain 3. (36 dc)

Round 4: Chain 3, *make 1 dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the following stitch*. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to the top of the chain 3. (48 dc)

Round 5-9: Chain 3, make 1 dc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the chain 3. (48 dc)

Round 10: Chain 1, make 1 single crochet (sc) in each stitch around. Sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Now it’s time to add a cute pom-pom to the top of the hat. Using the same yarn or a contrasting color, cut a 10-inch length of yarn and set aside. Wrap the yarn around your fingers 20-30 times (depending on how full you want the pom-pom to be). Tie the 10-inch piece of yarn tightly around the center of the loops and trim the ends. Trim the pom-pom to shape it and then attach it to the top of the hat.

Your baby hat is now complete! You can make it in different colors and sizes to create a whole collection for the new little one in your life.

Happy crocheting!