Boutchou Baby Sweater

"There’s not much sweeter than a baby in a handmade sweater, and my Boutchou Baby sweater crochet pattern will look great on any little one. With its beautiful texture, button-up front, and adorable stripes, this sweater will keep baby warm and stylish in the cooler months. Crochet this cardigan and add it to the newborn outfit your baby wears home from the hospital, style it over your favorite shirt for family photos, or just use it to keep your tot warm while lounging around the house. /PATTERN DETAILS • sizes: newborn, 6 - 12 months, 18 - 24 months, 4 years, 6 years, 8 years, and 10 years (details below) • Beginner-friendly • Techniques used / Special stitches: Front loop / back loop only - full explanations are given in the pattern. • US crochet notations • Illustrated step-by-step photos /MATERIALS • 4 mm / US G – 6 hook. • Paintbox Cotton Aran (50g, 100% cotton, 85m / 93yds) o 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 8, 13) skeins in dolphin blue (referred to as blue). o 1 skein in banana cream (referred to as white) o 1 skein in daffodil yellow (referred to as yellow) • Tapestry needle to weave in the ends. • 7 10mm buttons. /SIZES Final sweater chest measurements are: • Newborn: 51 cm / 20” • 6 – 12 months: 53 cm / 20.75” • 18 – 24 months: 58 cm / 22.75” • 4 years: 62 cm / 24.5” • 6 years: 66 cm / 26” • 8 years: 73 cm / 28.75” • 10 years: 76.5 cm / 30”"

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)