Even Moss Crochet Baby Sweater: Top-Down Pattern for 6 to 24 Months

The Even Moss crochet baby sweater by Tiffany of Daisy Farm Crafts is a cozy, textured pullover for little ones from 6 to 24 months. It is worked top down in the round, so there are no pieces to sew together, and the even moss stitch gives it a soft, knit-like texture. Use two colors, like the gray and mustard version in the video, or keep it to a single shade.

Even Moss Baby Sweater at a Glance

• Designer: Tiffany, Daisy Farm Crafts
• Sizes: 6 to 24 months
• Skill level: advanced beginner to intermediate
• Construction: top down, in the round, with sleeves worked from the armholes
• Stitch: even moss stitch (half double crochet and slip stitch)
• Hook: 5 mm (US H/8)
• Gauge: 8 stitches and 10 rows = 2 in in pattern
• Video length: about 41 minutes

What You'll Need

• Worsted weight yarn in two colors. The pattern was designed with Red Heart Amore (198 yd / 100 g): 1 skein of color A and 2 skeins of color B, or 3 skeins of color B for 18 and 24 months.
• Red Heart Amore has been discontinued. In the video, Bernat Bundle Up is used as a substitute.
• A 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook
• Stitch markers, a tapestry needle and scissors

The Even Moss Stitch

The even moss stitch alternates half double crochet and slip stitches. The result is a dense, squishy fabric with a little texture that looks almost knitted, which is perfect for a warm baby sweater. It is easy to memorize, but it is worth checking your gauge first, because the fabric is quite compact.

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How the Sweater Is Made

1. Neckline: start at the neck, working in the round, and add a ribbed neckband.
2. Yoke: increase at the shoulders as you work down, so the yoke grows into the shape of the sweater.
3. Body: join under the arms to separate the body from the sleeves, then keep working the body in the round.
4. Sleeves: pick up the stitches at each armhole and work the sleeves in the round down to the wrists.
5. Finishing: add ribbing at the hem and cuffs, then weave in all the ends.

The full written pattern, with a printable PDF, is available on the Daisy Farm Crafts website linked in the credit below.

Tips Before You Start

• Try an easier sweater first. If this is your first baby sweater, Tiffany suggests starting with her Houndstooth Baby Sweater, which uses the same construction with an easier stitch.
• Use stitch markers at the shoulder increases and at the start of each round.
• Measure the baby. Babies grow fast, so when in doubt, make the next size up.
• Choose an easy-care yarn. A soft, machine-washable yarn makes life much easier for parents.

Images and pattern courtesy of Daisy Farm Crafts

Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Daisy Farm Crafts

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes does the pattern include?
6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months.

Is this sweater suitable for beginners?
It is best for advanced beginners. You should be comfortable joining rounds, increasing and working ribbing.

Do I need to sew anything?
No. The sweater is worked top down in the round, so you only weave in the ends.

More Baby Sweaters from Daisy Farm Crafts

Try Tiffany's mesh stitch baby sweater or the matching crochet baby hat, and browse our crochet patterns for babies and children for more ideas.

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