Crochet Baby Blanket, Cardigan & Hat (3–6 Months) – Free Pink Pattern + PDF

If you’re looking for a crochet baby blanket pattern with matching cardigan and hat (3–6 months), this soft baby pink set is the perfect handmade gift. It’s elegant, beginner-friendly, and ideal for baby showers or newborn photography.

In this guide, you’ll find a simplified, web-optimized version of the full pattern — plus a printable PDF download so you can crochet offline with ease.

Materials You’ll Need for This Crochet Baby Set

This matching crochet baby set is made using lightweight DK yarn, making it soft and breathable for babies aged 3–6 months.

You’ll need approximately 350g of baby pink DK yarn (Light Worsted / 8ply), a 6mm and 4.5mm crochet hook, white satin ribbon (approx. 90cm), 3 small white pearl beads (optional), and a yarn needle for finishing.

The pattern uses basic stitches like chain (CH), single crochet (SC), double crochet (DC), treble (TR), slip stitch (SS), and chain spaces (CH SP) — perfect for confident beginners.

Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern (27”–31”)

This crochet baby blanket is worked in rounds, starting from the center and growing outward in a classic granny-style square.

Using a 6mm hook, begin with a small chain ring and build structured corners with double crochet clusters. Each round adds one extra 3DC group between corners, making it easy to adjust the blanket size.

For a 27” x 27” blanket, work 24 rounds before adding the border. For a 31” x 31” blanket, complete 28 rounds. Always keep the total number of rounds even before starting the border.

Decorative Border & Crochet Flower Detail

The border features elegant double crochet clusters with chain spaces, creating a soft scalloped effect around the edges.

To elevate the design, crochet a five-petal flower using treble stitches and attach it to one blanket corner. Add a pearl bead in the center for a delicate boutique finish.

This small detail makes the blanket perfect for gifting.

Crochet Baby Hat Pattern (3–6 Months)

The baby hat is worked in the round using a 4.5mm crochet hook. It begins with gradual increases to shape the crown properly.

Rounds 1–5 build the hat’s base using evenly spaced increases. Rounds 6–7 are worked straight to create height.

The final rounds form a beautiful shell stitch pattern using 5DC clusters and chain spaces for texture and stretch.

Matching Crochet Flower for Hat

Create another five-petal flower and sew it onto the hat. Adding a pearl bead in the center gives the hat a soft, vintage look.

This matching embellishment ties the entire crochet baby set together beautifully.

Crochet Baby Cardigan Pattern (3–6 Months)

This crochet baby cardigan is worked from the neckline downward, making it easy to customize the length if needed.

Start with 52 foundation chains using a 4.5mm hook. Increases are placed strategically in Rows 1–8 to shape the shoulders and create sleeve openings.

In Row 9, stitches are skipped to form armholes. The body is then worked straight through Row 20 to create a comfortable fit.

Cardigan Edging & Sleeves

The cardigan edges are finished with a decorative shell border that mirrors the hat’s stitch pattern.

Sleeves are crocheted directly onto the arm openings and worked in the round. The final sleeve rounds feature a textured shell stitch that matches the bottom edging.

Weave white satin ribbon through every third double crochet stitch along the neckline row for a delicate closure.

Why This Crochet Baby Set Is Perfect for Gifting

This handmade crochet baby set is:

  • Beginner-friendly with basic stitches
  • Adjustable in blanket size
  • Elegant and timeless in baby pink
  • Ideal for baby shower gifts
  • Perfect for handmade small business sellers

Whether you’re searching for a crochet baby blanket pattern, crochet baby cardigan 3–6 months, or a matching crochet baby hat pattern, this complete set offers everything in one printable guide.

Download the full step-by-step PDF below and start crocheting today.