After searching and attempting to create the perfect - and quick/easy - baby sweater to give as a gift, I finally just combined a few to make the one I wanted. This particular one is more what I would envision for a girl (regardless of color) because of the lacy pattern created with the shells. My next step to find/create one for a boy. This one is simple enough to work up quickly. I only have a few hours of crochet time at night and I completed the set within 3 days. I imagine if you had half a day you could easily finish it in one setting, depending on your skill level.     Sweater     Materials:     3-4 ounces 3 ply baby yarn   Hook -   size F for newborn   size G for 3 to 6 months  size H (and 4 ply soft yarn) for 6 to 9 months   2-3 button for closure     Pattern:     (Shell = 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)     Starting at neckline, loosely ch 38.     Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook & in each ch to end. (37 stitches)     Row 2: ch 2, turn (counts as 1st dc throughout) 1 dc in ...
 
Comments