This gender-neutral sweater is designed for a baby 0-6 months with a button-closed collar for easy dressing. The sweater is created in a top down fashion, starting with the decorative yoke. The body and arms of the sweater are made in linked double crochet stitch (stitch instructions included), making a flatter, more solid fabric than the traditional double crochet while still working up quickly. The pattern includes plenty of photos to help you along the way. This fast, cozy pattern makes a great last-minute shower baby shower gift.

Gauge: 17 ldc for 10 rows= 4”x4” square

Materials:
Sport Weight Yarn
--Recommended: Machine-Washable, Tumble-Dryable, Plant or Synthetic
--Used: Knit Picks Shine Sport
----Color 1: Pistachio
----Color 2: Macaw
----Color 3: Cream
Size H-8 (5 mm) Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Button (about ½ inch in diameter)
Thread and Needle
Scissors
Blocking tools of your choice (pins, spray bottle, steamer, water, etc…)

Stitches /Abbreviations:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
ssc – standing single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
shdc – standing half double crochet
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
bpdc – back post double crochet
ldc – linked double crochet
sdc – standard double crochet
yo – yarn over
sk – skip
st – stitch
sp – space
magic ring

keywords: infant, newborn, striped, yoke