Top down Bean Stitch Baby Sweater: Newborn to 2+ Years - Puff / Bean Stitch Crochet Pattern

Summary

A comprehensive, step-by-step crochet tutorial for creating a beautiful baby sweater using the bean stitch pattern, suitable for sizes ranging from newborn up to two years old.

Highlights

Yoke Construction00:01:26

Starts with 60 chains and establishes the yoke using the bean stitch pattern, creating the foundation for the neck and sleeves with four corners.

Separating the Sleeves00:18:29

Details how to divide the sleeves from the body of the sweater by chaining across and connecting the front and back sections.

Crocheting the Body00:22:00

Focuses on working the body of the sweater by continuing the bean stitch pattern in rounds until the desired length is reached.

Hemming the Body00:26:22

Instructions for finishing the bottom of the sweater with three rows of single crochet for a clean, stable hem.

Working the Sleeves00:29:29

Explains how to pick up stitches from the armhole to crochet the sleeves in the round, followed by creating the cuff.

Neckline Finishing00:36:49

Final steps to finish the neckline, using single crochet and half double crochet rows for a professional look, reinforcing the start of the neck area.