Instructions
Free crochet little cherub set pattern Basics
0/14Notes
- •This Free crochet little cherub set pattern includes organized steps, materials, and helpful resources for crocheters.
- •Gown bodice is worked from lower edge of bodice up to shoulders.
- •Gown skirt is worked from lower edge of bodice down to lower edge.
- •Gown sleeves are worked separately, beginning at top of each sleeve, and sewn into armholes.
- •Bonnet is worked from center, back of head toward front edges.
- •Blanket is worked in rounds from the center outwards, with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.
- •Helpful resources: patterns catalog, crochet patterns for adults, Craft Yarn Council, Ravelry.
With smallest hook, ch 82 (86).
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—81 (85) sc.
Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Divide for Backs and Front.
First Half of Back.
Row 1 (Wrong Side): Ch 1, sc in first 17 (18) sc, turn; leave remaining sts unworked for armholes, front and second half of back—17 (18) sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each sc across, turn—16 (17) sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn—15 (16) sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Note: Repeat last row until piece measures 4” from beginning, end with a Wrong Side row.
Shape Shoulder.
Next Row (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in first 5 sc, turn; leave remaining sts unworked—5 sc.
Next 2 Rows: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Fasten off.
Skirt
0/10Row 1 (Wrong Side): With Wrong Side facing and smallest hook, working across opposite side of bodice foundation ch, join yarn with sc in first ch, sc in each ch across, turn—81 (85) sc.
Row 2: Ch 3, 3 dc in first sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, [ch 3, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 11 times, [ch 3, 3 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc] 0 (1) time(s), turn—23 (24) 3-dc groups.
Change to middle-sized hook.
Rows 3–5: Ch 3, 3 dc in first sc, sc in next ch-3 space, *ch 3, 3 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * across, turn.
Work now proceeds in rounds.
Round 6 (Right Side): Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in first sc, sc in next ch-3 space, *ch 3, 3 dc in next sc; repeat from * across, ch 3; join piece into a round by working a slip st in top of first ch-3, turn.
Round 7: Ch 1, *sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc, turn.
Repeat last 2 rounds until skirt measures 18 (19½)” from bodice, end with a Wrong Side row.
Edging Round (Right Side): Ch 3, 4 dc in same sc as join, sc in next ch-3 space, *5 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of first ch-3.
Fasten off.
Sleeves (make 2)
0/7Beginning at top of sleeve, with middle-sized hook, ch 12.
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 3, 3 dc in next ch, sc in next ch] 5 times, turn—Five 3-dc groups.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn—16 (17) sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each sc across, turn—15 (16) sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Repeat last row until piece measures 4” from beginning, end with a Wrong Side row.
Fasten off.
Bonnet
0/7With middle-sized hook, ch 5; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 17 dc in ring; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—18 dc.
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each dc around; join with slip st in top of beginning ch—36 dc.
Change to smallest hook.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, *skip next st, sc in next st; repeat from * across, turn—23 sc.
Rows 11–13: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Fasten off.
Finishing
0/6Sew side edges of cuff together (only sew the cuff seam).
Place seam of one sleeve at center of underarm of bodice, and sew sleeve in place, easing cap to fit.
Repeat to sew in other sleeve.
Overlap buttonhole band over button band and sew bottom of bands together and to lower edge of back opening.
Weave in ends.
Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
Blanket
0/19With 2 strands held together and largest hook, ch 5; join with slip st to form a ring.
Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, [ch 2, 3 dc in ring] 3 times; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—Four 3-dc groups.
Round 2 (Wrong Side): Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first ch-2 space (corner made), [dc in each dc to next ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space (corner made)] 3 times, dc in next 2 dc; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—7 dc across each side.
Rounds 3–14: Ch 3, [dc in each dc to next corner ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space] 4 times, dc in each dc to end of round; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn—55 dc across each side at end of Round 14.
Begin Lace.
Round 15: Ch 1, skip ch-3 of join, *sc in next dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc**, skip next 2 dc; repeat from * to next corner ch-2 space, ending last repeat at **, (sc, [ch 3, sc] twice) in corner ch-2 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with slip st in first sc, turn—48 ch-3 spaces.
Round 16: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sc as join, *sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3 **, 3 dc in next sc; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **; join with slip st in top of beginning ch, turn.
Round 17: Ch 1, *sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc, turn.
Round 18: Repeat Round 16.
Round 19: Ch 1, [sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc] 6 times, *(sc, [ch 3, sc] twice) in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc, [sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc] 11 times; repeat from * around, working sts in last brackets 5 times instead of 11 times; join with slip st in first sc, turn—56 ch-3 sps.
Rounds 20–22: Repeat Rounds 16 and 17, then repeat Round 16 once more.
Round 23: Ch 1, [sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc] 7 times, *(sc, [ch 3, sc] twice) in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc, [sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc] 13 times; repeat from * around, working sts in last brackets 6 times instead of 13 times; join with slip st in first sc, turn—64 ch-3 sps.
Rounds 24-26: Repeat Rounds 20-22.
Round 27: Ch 1, [sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc] 8 times, *(sc, [ch 3, sc] twice) in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc, [sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc] 15 times; repeat from * around, working sts in last brackets 7 times instead of 15 times; join with slip st in first sc, turn—72 ch-3 sps.
Rounds 28-30: Repeat Rounds 20–22.
Round 31: Ch 1, [sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc] 9 times, *(sc, [ch 3, sc] twice) in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc, [sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3, 3 dc in next sc] 17 times; repeat from * around, working sts in last brackets 8 times instead of 17 times; join with slip st in first sc, turn—80 ch-3 sps.
Rounds 32-34: Repeat Rounds 20–22.
Round 35: Ch 1, *sc in next ch-3 space, 5 dc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
FAQ
Questions about this pattern
Is Free Crochet Little Cherub Set Pattern good for beginners?+
Free Crochet Little Cherub Set Pattern is marked intermediate, so it is better after you have finished a few crochet patterns for beginners. Read the full instructions first and check each shaping or assembly note before starting.
What yarn weight do I need for Free Crochet Little Cherub Set Pattern?+
This pattern lists Worsted (4). If you substitute yarn, make a gauge swatch before starting so the finished size stays close to the pattern notes.
How long does Free Crochet Little Cherub Set Pattern take to crochet?+
The estimated time is 15–20 hours. Your pace may change depending on yarn choice, stitch familiarity, and how much finishing the project needs.
Do I need to check gauge for this crochet pattern?+
Yes. The pattern gauge is 17 sts = 4”; 24 rows = 4” in single crochet with smallest hook; 2 (ch 3, 3 dc, sc) pattern repeats = 3”; 6 rows = 2¼” in lace pattern with middle-sized hook; 14 sts = 4”; 7 rounds = 4” with 2 strands held together and largest hook (for blanket).. Use the listed hook size, 4mm [US G-6], unless your swatch tells you to adjust. Checking gauge helps avoid a finished project that is too small, too large, or too stiff.
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