Desmond Sullivan Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern - Customizable and Comfy

This sweater is part of the outstanding BiCrafty Stitch-Nite pattern collection. This collection is more than a bunch of patterns, it is an online stitch-along course perfect for groups of knitters and crocheters that want to make something together and have expert guidance along the way. This collection is available in the Marly Bird House.

•About the Desmond Sullivan Crochet Sweater
The Desmond Sullivan Crochet Baby Sweater is a timeless classic with a modern twist, featuring customizable neck options and sleeve lengths. This pattern offers the perfect blend of style and comfort for the little ones in your life, with sizes from 3 months to 24 months.

The top-down construction and turnable rounds make for a satisfying project, suitable for confident crocheters and those who love a quick yet beautiful make.

The thorough written instructions include stitch diagrams, along with Marly Bird’s comprehensive video tutorials, ensure a seamless and enjoyable crocheting experience.

SKILL LEVEL
Adventurous Beginner

MEASUREMENTS
To Fit Size
3 mth, 6 mth, 12 mth, 18 mth, 24 mth with a relaxed fit.

Finished Measurements
Sweater is 19.5 (20.5, 22, 23, 24)” 49.5, 52, 56, 58.5, 61 cm bust circumference by 11 (11.75, 13.25, 13.25, 15)” 28, 30, 33.5, 33.5, 38 cm in length from neck to bottom.

Gauge
18 sts by 12 rows = 5” 12.5 cm by 5” 12.5 cm; use any size hook to obtain the gauge. See notes below on how to make a gauge swatch.

MATERIALS
Single Color Version Yarn
Madelinetosh, Tosh Vintage (100% superwash merino wool, 200 yds / 182 m, 4.0 oz/ 115 g, CYCA# 4 worsted)
Sandra’s Revenge, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) hanks

Two Color Version Yarn
We Crochet, Twill (100% superwash merino wool, 149 yds / 136 m, 3.5 oz/ 100 g, CYCA# 4 worsted)
Color A: #27934 Gold Rush, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) hanks
Color B: #27926 Horchata Heather, 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) hanks

Hook
Size I/9 5.5 mm

Notions
Tapestry needle, Stitch Markers, (2) 18mm toggle buttons