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Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern

Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Casual Chic

Relaxed style with a modern twist, perfect for everyday wear while maintaining that handcrafted uniqueness.

About This Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern

This pattern creates a matching baby bloomer and raglan-sleeve cardigan in DK weight yarn, sized from newborn to 24 months. It includes charted textured stitchwork for the cardigan fronts and full instructions for shaping and finishing. You can choose a picot hem or a 1/1 rib finish to suit your taste.

Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The sample is knitted in a Merinos DK base (Ecru) and comes with clear notes on needles, gauge, and materials. Charts for sizes and step-by-step finishing instructions are included to guide you through assembly.

Why You'll Love This Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the textured motif adds a delicate handcrafted touch while remaining practical for everyday wear. I enjoy how the raglan construction makes fitting easier across multiple sizes and reduces seaming. The two hem options let me make the set more neutral or more decorative depending on the recipient. I also appreciate that the pattern includes clear charts and measured guidance, which helps me keep consistent results across sizes.

Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern step 1 - construction progress Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love to play with different yarns when making this set: try a soft DK with a silk blend for a drapier cardigan, or a squishy pure wool for extra warmth and structure.

If you want a chunkier look, pick a heavier yarn and larger needles to create a cuddly version that knits up faster.

Switch the textured chart to a simple seed or moss stitch if you prefer a plainer finish for the front panels.

Change the hem: use the picot option for a decorative edge or the 1/1 rib for a gender-neutral, tidy finish.

Add stripes across the body or sleeves for a playful touch — align colour changes with the chart repeats to keep the motif consistent.

Embellish the cardigan with embroidered flowers or embroidered initials on the chest for a personalised gift.

Use different buttons — wooden, pearly or colourful — to change the whole look of the cardigan and coordinate with the yarn colour.

If you'd like to make a set for older children or adults, adjust yarn weight and needle size and follow the same raglan schematic to scale up the pattern.

I sometimes add an elastic drawstring in the bloomer waistband instead of a stitched elastic band for easier laundering and adjustment.

Experiment with placement of the eyes (buttons) and the button spacing to modify closure overlap and fit; always test on a finished sample before sewing permanently.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the gauge swatch can lead to a final garment that does not fit; always knit, block and measure a swatch in the stitch pattern and adjust needle size as needed. ✗ Not placing or misplacing raglan markers causes incorrect increases and shaping; place markers exactly as instructed and move them after each relevant row. ✗ Forgetting to leave the waistband opening for elastic makes insertion difficult; when sewing the waistband, leave the opening specified and test elastic length before closing. ✗ Ignoring short-row instructions will distort the thigh shaping; follow each GSR (German short row) step carefully and count your turns/stitches as described.

Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern

Make a sweet DK-weight baby set with this detailed pattern that includes a raglan-sleeve cardigan and coordinating bloomers. You get full charts, sizing from newborn to 24 months, two hem finish options, and step-by-step shaping instructions. Perfect for creating a timeless handmade gift you and your little one will adore.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    DK weight yarn (main colour) - Bloomer: 115, 115, 150, 160 (205, 245, 250) metres depending on size
  • 02
    DK weight yarn (main colour) - Cardigan: 240, 265, 310, 355 (385, 400, 440) metres depending on size
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    Sample yarn: Lolilafee, Merinos DK base in 'Ecru' colourway

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Needles: 4 mm / US 3 (A) needles
  • 02
    Needles: 3.5 mm / US 2 1/2 (B) needles
  • 03
    Needles: 3 mm / US 2 (C) needles
  • 04
    Circular needles as required to obtain gauge and to accommodate sts on needle
  • 05
    1 BORM (beginning of round marker)
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    10 stitch markers
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    Tapestry needle for finishing
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    Blocking tools (pins, mats, combs)
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    5 to 10 buttons (10-12 mm)
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    Long elastic band, 1.5 cm / 0.6" width
  • 11
    Scissors

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— Bloomer :

Waistband :

Using B needles, CO 84, 92, 100, 108 (114, 118, 124) sts using the long tail cast on method. Join in the round being careful not to twist the CO row and PBORM.

Info :

Work 2cm / 0.8" in stockinette st, then p one row. Switch to A needles and work 3cm/1.2" in stockinette st (measurement taken from the p row).

Shaping the back part - R1 (RS) :

k 42, 46, 50, 54 (57, 59, 62), PM, k until 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 (1, 2, 2) sts from BORM, turn your work and perform a GSR.

Shaping the back part - R2 (WS) :

p until 1, 1, 1, 1 (1, 2, 2) sts from M, turn your work and perform a GSR.

Shaping the back part - R3 (RS) :

k until 3, 3, 4, 4 (3, 3, 3) sts from the previous GSR, turn your work and perform a GSR.

Shaping the back part - R4 (WS) :

p until 3, 3, 4, 4 (3, 3, 3) sts from the previous GSR, turn your work and perform a GSR.

Info :

Work R3 & R4 a total of 3, 3, 3, 3 (4, 4, 4) times.

Info :

Resume working in stockinette st in the round, working the double legged sts as regular ones, until the piece is 9, 9, 11, 11 (13, 15, 15) cm / 3.5, 3.5, 4.5, 4.5 (5, 6, 6)" long from the p row. The measurement is taken on the front of the thighs (no short rows).

Front/back separation :

RBORM, BO 8, 9, 10, 10 (11, 11, 12) sts, k 26, 28, 30, 34 (35, 37, 38), BO 8, 9, 10, 10 (11, 11, 12) sts, RM. Put the front sts on hold.

Back part flat - R1 (RS) :

BO 2 sts, k until EOR.

Back part flat - R2 (WS) :

BO 2 sts, p until EOR.

Info :

Work R1 & R2 a total of 8, 7, 8, 10 (9, 11, 10) times.

Sizes note :

Sizes - , 3m, 6m, - (12m, -, 24m) only: R3 (RS) : BO 3 sts, k until EOR. R4 (WS) : BO 3 sts, p until EOR. You now have 10, 12, 12, 14 (15, 15, 16) sts left on the needles. Put the sts on hold and cut the yarn.

Front :

Put back on the needles the sts from the front part and work as follows to shape the inner thighs portion.

Front - R1 (RS) :

BO 2 sts, k until EOR.

Front - R2 (WS) :

BO 2 sts, p until EOR.

Info :

Work R1 & R2 a total of 4, 4, 3, 5 (5, 4, 4) fois.

Sizes note :

Sizes - , -, 6m, - (, 18m, 24m) only: R3 (RS) : BO 3 sts, k until EOR. R4 (WS) : BO 3 sts, p until EOR. You now have 10, 12, 12, 14 (15, 15, 16) sts left on the needles. Work 8, 8, 10, 10 (11, 12, 12) rows in stockinette st.

Join :

Turn your work inside out, put back on the needles the back sts and perform a 3 needle BO to join the back to the front.

Thighs finish :

Using B needles, pick up 40, 40, 46, 50 (52, 56, 56) sts on the thigh opening. PBORM and join in the round.

Picot edging option :

Work 5 rows in stockinette st. Picot row : *k2tog, yo, repeat from * until BORM. Switch to C needles and work 5 more rows in stockinette st. Loosely BO the sts and sew the edge onto the pick up line using an elastic technique, on the WS of the bloomer.

Ribbing option :

Work 5 rows in 1/1 ribbing, then loosely BO the sts.

Finishing :

Fold the waistband WS together and sew it. Be mindful to leave an opening at the back to insert the elastic band. Sew the ends of the elastic band together, making sure it's not twisted. Close the opening with a seam.

— Cardigan :

Neckline :

Using B needles, CO 74, 78, 78, 80 (92, 86, 90) sts using the long tail cast on method. Do not join in the round.

R1 (WS) :

*p1, k1, repeat from * until EOR.

R2 (RS) :

*p1, k1, repeat from * until EOR. Work R1 once more.

Buttonhole row (RS) :

1/1 ribbing until 6 sts from EOR, p1, k1, yo, k2tog, p1, k1.

Info :

Work R1 & R2 once more.

Raglan - Setup :

Switch to A needles. You are now going to place markers on the raglan lines, then you'll work increases while creating the buttonholes. The textured st placement is detailed using charts for each size (pages 3 to 9).

Setup row (WS) :

6 sts in 1/1 ribbing, PM, p 7, 8, 8, 9 (10, 9, 10), PM, p1, PM, p 12, 12, 12, 12 (16, 14, 14), PM, p1, PM, p 20, 22, 22, 22 (24, 24, 26), PM, p1, PM, p 12,12,12,12 (16,14,14), PM, p1, PM, p7,8,8 (9,10,10), PM, 6 sts in 1/1 ribbing.

R3 (RS) :

1/1 ribbing until M, SM, follow the chart for the size you're knitting, SM, k1, SM, *M1L, k until M, M1R, SM, k1, SM, repeat from * a total of 3 times, follow backward the chart for the size you're knitting, SM, 1/1 ribbing until EOR. (+8 sts)

Separation row (RS) :

1/1 ribbing until M, SM, work the left front as established, RM, k1, RM, put the sleeve sts on hold, CO 4 sts, RM, k1, RM, k until M, RM, k1, RM, put the sleeve sts on hold, CO 4 sts, RM, k1, RM, work the right front as established, SM, 1/1 ribbing until EOR.

Body - R0 (WS) :

1/1 ribbing until M, SM, work 20, 20, 20, 26 (26, 26, 26) sts as per row 4, 2, 4, 6 (2, 2, 6) of the common chart, PM, p until 20, 20, 20, 26 (26, 26, 26) sts from M, PM, work as per row 4, 2, 4, 6 (2, 2, 6) of the common chart, SM, 1/1 ribbing until EOR.

R1 (RS) :

1/1 ribbing until M, SM, common chart until M, SM, k until M, SM, common chart backward until M, SM, 1/1 ribbing until EOR.

R2 (WS) :

1/1 ribbing until M, GM, common chart backward until M, SM, p until M, SM, common chart until M, GM, 1/1 ribbing until EOR.

Info :

Continue working R1 & R2 until the body is 13, 13, 14, 15 (15, 15, 16) cm / 5, 5, 5.5, 6 (6, 6, 6.5)" long from the underarm, or 2cm / 0.8" shorter than the desired length. End on an R2.

Buttonband :

Switch to B needles and work 5 rows in 1/1 ribbing. Then loosely BO the sts.

Sleeves :

Put back on the needles the 32, 34, 36, 38 (42, 42, 44) sts from one sleeve onto A needles. Starting at the centre of the underarm, pick up 2 sts, k the sleeve sts, then pick up another 2 sts at the underarm and PBORM. You now have a total of 36, 38, 40, 42 (46, 46, 48) sts.

Work :

Work in stockinette st until the sleeve is 2, 2, 2, 2 (2, 2, 3) cm / 0.8, 0.8, 0.8, 0.8 (0.8, 0.8, 1.2)" long from the underarm.

DR :

k1, k2tog, k until 3 sts from BORM, SSK, k1.

Decrease repeats :

Work DR every 2.5, 2, 2.5, 2 (2, 2.5, 2.5) cm / 1, 0.8, 1, 0.8 (0.8, 1, 1)" for a total of 4, 5, 5, 6 (7, 6, 6) times. You now have 28, 28, 30, 30 (32, 34, 36) sts on the needles.

Continue :

Continue working in stockinette st until the sleeve is 13, 14, 16, 17 (18, 19, 20) cm / 5, 5.5, 6.5, 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8)" long from the underarm, or 2cm / 0.8" shorter than the desired length.

Picot edging option :

Switch to B needles. Work 5 rows in stockinette st. Picot row: *k2tog, yo, repeat from * until BORM. Switch to C needles and work 5 more rows in stockinette st. Loosely BO the sts and sew the edge onto the pick up line using an elastic technique, on the WS of the sleeve.

Ribbing option :

Work 5 rows in 1/1 ribbing, then loosely BO the sts.

Finishing :

Work the second sleeve the exact same way. You've now got some finished objects! Don't forget to weave in the ends, block your pieces to the finished measurements, sew the buttons on and proudly wear them.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the waistband WS together and sew, leaving the opening at the back to insert the elastic band, then insert the elastic and close the opening.
  • Join the front and back thigh openings with a 3-needle bind off after completing front and back shaping, then pick up sts for the thigh openings and work edging as instructed.
  • Pick up and knit sleeve sts, work sleeve decreases and finishes, then sew sleeve seams if needed and sew sleeve opening edges to the body following the raglan marker placement.
  • Sew the buttonband and attach buttons evenly on the buttonband using the buttonhole row and photos for accurate spacing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark raglan lines, chart repeats and section boundaries to avoid losing your place during increases and separations.
  • 💡Always block and measure your gauge swatch before starting to ensure the finished garment matches the measurements provided.
  • 💡Weave in ends on the WS and sew the waistband with an opening for elastic insertion to make finishing and adjustments easier.
  • 💡Work short rows (GSR) exactly as instructed for thigh shaping to keep proportions correct across sizes.

This Gaufrette (mini) set is designed to be a timeless, comfortable baby outfit you will love to knit and gift. The textured fronts and neat finishing options make it equally suitable for baby showers or everyday wear. Make one to cherish or to match with adult sizes for a special set. 🧶👶

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FAQs

What sizes are included in this pattern?

This pattern includes sizes Newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months with separate notes for size-specific shaping.

What gauge should I achieve?

Gauge is 22 sts per 30 rows = 10cm / 4" in stockinette stitch (washed and blocked) using recommended needles; always swatch and block first.

Can I choose a different hem finish?

Yes, the pattern includes two finish options: a picot hem or a 1/1 ribbing hem for both the cardigan and bloomers.

Do I need to know how to knit charts?

The pattern includes charted textured stitchwork for the cardigan; basic chart reading is helpful. The charts are read bottom-up with directions specified for left and right fronts.