Description

Baby Car Crochet Sweater Pattern (0–3 Years)

Make a playful and cosy garment with this charming baby car crochet sweater pattern.

The Edward Baby Car crochet Sweater Pattern features textured half treble stitches (US: half double crochet) and delightful appliqué street scene motifs including a car, tree, and road sign — perfect for little vehicle lovers.

Designed for everyday comfort with a practical buttoned shoulder fastening, the Edward Baby Car crochet sweater pattern combines fun design with wearable warmth.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

• Sizes from 0–3 years

• Car and street scene appliqué motifs

• Textured stitch detail

• DK yarn project

• Buttoned shoulder opening for easy dressing

• Written in UK and US crochet terms

• Instant PDF download

This makes a wonderful handmade gift for babies and toddlers.

Sizes

0–6 months
6–12 months
12–18 months
18–24 months
24–36 months

Measurements

To Fit Chest

46 (18)
48.5 (19)
51 (20)
53.5 (21)
56 (22) cm (in)

Actual Chest

52 (20½)
54.5 (21½)
57 (22½)
60 (23½)
62.5 (24½) cm (in)

Back Length

29 (11½)
31.5 (12½)
34 (13¼)
36 (14)
38 (15) cm (in)

Sleeve Length

18.5 (7¼)
20 (7¾)
21.5 (8½)
23.5 (9¼)
25 (10) cm (in)

Yarn Requirements

Designed using:

King Cole Dolly Mix DK

Main Colour (Sky – Shade 05):
3 [4, 5, 6, 7] x 25g balls

Contrast (Clerical – Shade 49):
1 [1, 2, 2, 2] x 25g balls

Motif Colours (oddments or 25g balls):
Natural (46), Red (9), Orange (144), Surf (143), Navy (25), Shamrock (39), Chocolate (273), Black (48)

Each 25g ball approx. 80 yards / 73 metres.

Buy the yarn HERE 

Hooks & Notions

• 3.5 mm crochet hook (US E/4)

• 4 mm crochet hook (US G/6)

• 4 small buttons

• Tapestry needle

Tension / Gauge

15 stitches and 12 rows = 10 cm (4 in) square
in half treble (US half double) using 4 mm hook

Adjust hook size if necessary to match tension.

Yarn Substitution

You may substitute with any standard DK (light worsted) yarn achieving:

22 stitches and 28–30 rows over 10 cm
(using 4 mm knitting needles)

Yarn quantities are approximate.

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Skill Level

Suitable for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters.

Pattern Format

• Digital PDF download

• Instant access after purchase

• Full written instructions

• UK and US crochet terminology included

• Pattern only – no finished sweater will be sent

Create a cosy baby sweater with playful car details that’s made to be loved and worn.

We hope you enjoy making Edward!

See more of my crochet patterns for children HERE