Skill level: easy/intermediate

Sizes:
0-6 months – work with sport weight yarn (FINE 2), crochet hook 3.25mm (D)

6-12 months – work with DK weight yarn (LIGHT 3) , crochet hook 3.5mm (E)

1-2 years – work with worsted weight yarn , crochet hook 3.75mm (F)

3-4 years – use instructions for 3-4 years and work with worsted weight yarn , crochet hook 3.75mm (F)

Finished chest:
0-6 months - 21 inches or 53cm
6-12 months - 23inches or 58.5cm
1-2 years - 25 inches or 63.5cm
3-4 years – 28 ¾ inches or 73cm

Finished length: adjustable, you choose how long you want to make it.

Please check the gauge before you start!

Materials:
• depends which size you are going to make you will need 150gr – 200gr – 250gr – 300gr of yarn (see Sizes for yarn weight) (I used elite cotton yarn – 80% cotton, 20% polyamide)
• small amount of contrasting colour yarn, must be the same weight yarn as the main colour
• crochet hook (see Sizes to choose which crochet hook size you need), or size needed to obtain gauge
• thread and needle
• one button

Gauge:
With sport weight yarn – 14 dc and 7 rows = 3inches (or 7.6cm)
With DK weight yarn – 13 dc and 6 rows = 3 inches
With worsted weight yarn – 12 dc and 6 rows = 3inches

Stitches used:
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st - slip stitch

Special stitches:

Popcorn stitch and Front Post double crochet. Both I explain with photos and step by step description how to make.