About This Design

This design is full of texture, shape and colour. When I was designing this sweater, the elongated puff stitches made me think of candle flames and the layers created by the back loop stitches reminded me of a cake. So, in my mind, this was a party sweater, ideal for baby’s first birthday party, hence the name ‘Fiesta’! I find the rhythm of crocheting puff stitches very relaxing; I hope you enjoy making this sweater as much as I enjoyed designing it.

The smallest size for this sweater is 6-12 months because the sweater has a multitude of puff stitches which aren’t comfortable for younger babies who are still spending a lot of their time lying down; this grown-up sweater is a rite of passage for babies who are now sitting up and perhaps standing and walking.

I’d like to say a big thank you to the wonderful individuals who tested this pattern for me.

I’d love to see a photo of your finished project and feature it on my social media. If you are happy to share, please send a photo to jochetdesigns@gmail.com

Joanna Raymond
March 2022

Supplies
Yarn:
6 – 12 months: 450 metres/492 yards
I used Woolcraft Baby Care DK in White (ref: 600), Lemon (ref: 602) and Mint (ref: 606).

Crochet Hook: 4mm/G and 3.5mm/E
Darning/tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Scissors
Stitch markers

Gauge
16 stitches of the 4-row pattern should measure 3 5/8” (~9cm) width by just over 1 1/8” (~3cm) length.

Finished Size
6 – 12 months
Chest ~20” (~ 51 cm)
Underarm to waist ~7.5” (~ 19 cm)
Underarm to cuff ~7.5” (~ 19 cm)