Victorian Rose Baby Sweater and Hat Set
designed by Kim Guzman
This pattern was provided courtesy of JoAnn Fabric Stores on their website. It is no longer available. I have been given permission to provide it here. The Terms of Use may or may not be different than my own.
Technique: Regular Crochet
Abbreviations
beg=beginning; ch=chain; dec=decrease; RS=right side; rem=remaining; rep=repeat; rnd(s)=round(s); RS=right side; sc=single crochet; sk=skip; sl=slip; st(s)=stitch(es); tn=tapestry needle
Finished Sizes
To fit chest sizes 17” (6 months), 18” (12 months), 19” (18 months) and 20” (24 months). Model is made in size 12 months.
Gauge
With size J crochet hook, 12 sc for 16 rows measures 4” *Take time to check gauge*
Materials
- Caron International Yarn’s Simply Soft, #4 worsted weight yarn (6 oz/315 yds/288m): 12 oz #9737 Pink (A) and 6 oz #9701 White (B) (amount for both projects)
- Size J/10/6.5mm crochet hook
- Size H/8/5mm crochet hook
- (2) ½” round buttons
- (1) 1” matching round button
- 2” piece of cardboard
- Tapestry needle (tn)
Notes
When working a sc row after a Bobble row, work 1 sc in first half of Bobble and 1 sc in second half of Bobble.
The bobble used in this pattern is something I created myself. It creates a nice, small, soft bobble which I found to be most suitable for this design. But, you’ll want to be aware that the bobble is created on the back side of the row.
Special Stitches
Bobble: Insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull lp through, ch 3, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, insert hook in same st, yo, pull lp through, insert hook in next st, yo, pull through 3 lps on hook. (Bobble is worked across 2 sts.)
Decrease Single Crochet (dec sc): Insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull lp through, insert hook in next st, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 3 lps on hook.
Hat
Row 1: With size H crochet hook and B, ch 6, sc in second ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn—5 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc across, turn.
Rep row 2 until 60 (60, 66, 66) rows completed from beg. Fasten off, leaving a 10” strand. With tn, using 10” strand, seam first row of hat band to last row of hat band to form a circle. Beg working in rnds.
Note: I know you don’t see it often but it’s necessary in this design. You will join each round and then turn. You don’t have to flip the hat inside-out. Just change your orientation to work from the inside and then go back to working on the outside.
Rnd 1: With size J crochet hook and A, join with sl st to seam, ch 1, working along sides of rows, 60 (60, 66, 66) sc evenly across long edge of hat band, sl st to first sc, turn.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, Bobble around, sl st to first half of first Bobble, turn.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to first sc, turn.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc, Bobble around to last sc, sc in last sc, sl st to first sc, turn.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc around, sc in last sc, sl st to first sc, turn.
Rnds 6-9: Rep rnds 2-5.
Rnds 10-11: Rep rnds 2-3.
For sizes 18 months and 24 months only: Ch 1, * 9 sc, dec sc, rep from * around, sl st to first sc, turn—60 sc.
Continue for all sizes:
Next rnd: Ch 1, * 8 sc, dec sc, rep from * around, sl st to first sc, turn—54 sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1, * 7 sc, dec sc, rep from * around, sl st to first sc, turn—48 sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1, * 6 sc, dec sc, rep from * around, sl st to first sc, turn—42 sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1, * 5 sc, dec sc, rep from * around, sl st to first sc, turn—36 sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1, * 4 sc, dec sc, rep from * around, sl st to first sc, turn—30 sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1, * 3 sc, dec sc, rep from * around, sl st to first sc, turn—24 sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1, * 2 sc, dec sc, rep from * around, sl st to first sc, turn—18 sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1, * sc, dec sc, rep from * around, sl st to first sc, turn—12 sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1, dec sc around, sl st to first sc—6 sc. Fasten off, leaving 10” strand. With tn, seam into tops of 6 sc, cinch together and secure.
Pompom
Wrap B around 2” piece of cardboard 150 times, tie through center and cut both ends. Trim pompon to shape. Sew on top of hat.
Sweater Body
Note: Sweater Body is made in one piece, from the bottom, split at the armholes and seamed at the shoulders. Sleeves are made and attached separately.
Row 1 (RS): With size J crochet hook and A, ch 60 (64, 68, 70), sc in second ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn—59 (63, 67, 69) sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, Bobble across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc across, turn—59 (63, 67, 69) sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first and next sc, Bobble across to last sc, sc in last sc, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc across, turn—59 (63, 67, 69) sc.
Rows 6-7: Rep rows 2-3.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc across, turn—59 (63, 67, 69) sc.
Rep row 8 until 22 (24, 24, 28) rows completed from beg.
First Front
Next row: Ch 1, 15 (18, 19, 19) sc, turn, leaving rem sc unworked.
Next row: Ch 1, sc across, turn—15 (18, 19, 19) sc.
Rep previous row until 33 (35, 35, 39) rows completed from beg.
Next row: Ch 1, 9 (9, 10, 10) sc, turn, leaving rem sc unworked.
Next row: Ch 1, dec sc, sc across, turn—8 (8, 9, 9) sc..
Next row: Ch 1, sc across to last sc, turn, leaving rem sc unworked—7 (7, 8, 8) sc.
Next row: Ch 1, dec sc, sc across, turn—6 (6, 7, 7) sc.
Next row: Ch 1, sc across, turn—6 (6, 7, 7) sc.
Rep previous row until 39 (41, 43, 47) rows completed from beg. Fasten off.
Back
Next row: Working in unused sc from row 22 (24, 24, 28), sk 6 sc, with size J crochet hook, join A with sl st to next sc, ch 1, 25 (26, 28, 30) sc, turn—26 (27, 29, 31) sc.
Next row: Ch 1, sc across, turn—26 (27, 29, 31) sc.
Rep previous row until 38 (40, 42, 46) rows completed from beg.
Shoulder
Next row: Ch 1, 6 (6, 7, 7) sc. Fasten off.
Opposite Shoulder
Next row: From previous row, sk 14 (15, 15, 17) sc, join A with sl st in next sc, ch 1, 6 (6, 7, 7) sc. Fasten off.
Second Front
Next row: Working in unused sc from row 22 (24, 24, 28), sk 6 sc, with size J crochet hook, join A with sl st to next sc, ch 1, sc across, turn—6 (6, 7, 7) sc.
Next row: Ch 1, sc across, turn—6 (6, 7, 7) sc.
Rep previous row until 39 (41, 43, 47) rows completed from beg. Fasten off.
Left Front Button Band
Row 1: With size H crochet hook and B, join yarn with sl st to begin working along inner edge of Right Front only along sides of rows 1 through 33 (35, 35, 39), ch 1, sc evenly across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc across, turn.
Row 3: Rep row 2. Fasten off.
Right Front Button Band
Row 1: With size H crochet hook and B, join yarn with sl st to begin working along inner edge of Right Front only along sides of rows 1 through 33 (35, 35, 39), ch 1, sc evenly across, turn.
Row 2: Mark two button hole positions at 1” and 3” down from top of button band. Ch 1, sc across, except at button hole positions, [ch 1, sk 2 sc], turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc across, except at button hole positions, 2 sc in each ch-1 sp and in top of button band and [sc, ch 8, sc] in uppermost sc for button loop. Fasten off.
Seam Shoulders
With tn and A, seam shoulders.
Collar
Row 1: With size J crochet hook and B, join yarn with sl st to beg working across tops of button band rows and neckline, ch 1, sc evenly from top of one button band to top of opposite button band, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, dec sc, sc across to last 2 sc, dec sc, turn.
Rows 3-9 (9, 11, 11): Rep row 2. Fasten off.
Sleeves (make 2)
Row 1 (RS): With size J crochet hook and A, ch 22 (22, 24, 24), sc in second ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn—21 (21, 23, 23) sc.
Rows 2-7: Rep as for Sweater Body.
Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn—23 (23, 25, 25) sc.
Row 9-15: Ch 1, sc across, turn.
Rep previous 8 rows until 28 (31, 34, 37) rows completed from beg. On final row, 27 (27, 31, 31) sc. Fasten off.
Finishing
With B and tn, set-in sleeves and seam. Attach buttons adjacent to button holes and button loop. Weave in all ends securely.