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Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern

Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern
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12-15 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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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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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 charming baby set: a raglan-sleeve textured cardigan and coordinating bloomer in DK weight yarn. It includes size options from Newborn to 24 months, charted stitch motifs, and two finishing choices (picot hem or 1/1 ribbing). Detailed needle, gauge and finishing notes help you reproduce the sample accurately.

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

The pattern uses short rows for shaping, raglan increases, and clear pick-up/bind-off instructions for neat edges. Photos and chart keys are provided to guide you through the textured motif.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends classic babywear styling with a delicate textured motif that feels timeless and modern at once. I enjoy how versatile the finishing options are — choose a picot hem for charm or 1/1 ribbing for simplicity. The raglan construction makes sizing straightforward while the charts allow the texture to remain consistent across sizes. It is rewarding to see the set come together and feel special knowing it's designed to be durable and comfortable for little ones.

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 how easy it is to customize this set: change the yarn color to create gender-neutral, pastel or bold versions depending on your gift recipient.

You can make a chunkier, cuddlier version by using a heavier weight yarn and larger needles, or a mini keychain-sized version by using finer yarn and smaller needles.

I often add contrast trim to the buttonband or cuffs for a modern touch; try a darker color for the picot edge to make it pop.

Swap the picot hem for a scallop or single crochet edgings if you prefer a crocheted finish to the knit edges.

Consider adding embroidery on the front panels or a small crocheted applique9 for personalization like initials or a tiny motif.

To make a sweater-only version, simply omit the bloomers and adjust length by adding more stockinette rows before finishing the body.

I like to add a soft ribbon at the waistband inside the casing instead of elastic for adjustable comfort and a pretty interior finish.

For a gender-neutral set, choose oatmeal, ecru or soft grey and pick wooden or neutral buttons for a timeless look.

If you enjoy colorwork, substitute the textured chart with a simple stranded motif keeping the raglan shaping the same for a different look.

Finally, if you want heirloom quality, pick a merino-silk blend for extra drape and softness and block gently to enhance the lace and texture.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Casting on the wrong number of stitches because you misread size brackets; recheck the size sequence and mark the numbers for the size you are knitting before you start. ✗ Not checking gauge after blocking which causes the finished garments to be too large or too small; always knit and block a swatch and adjust needle size to match the stated gauge. ✗ Skipping the short-row shaping instructions which will distort the thigh/seat shaping; follow each GSR (German short row) step exactly and keep track of turns and markers. ✗ Forgetting to leave the waistband opening for the elastic band; when sewing the waistband fold leave the small gap indicated to insert elastic before closing the seam. ✗ Pulling the yarn too tight when seaming or sewing in elastic which can pucker the fabric; use a gentle tension and sew with the garment on the WS to keep edges even.

Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern

Make a sweet baby set featuring a textured raglan-sleeve cardigan and matching bloomer worked in DK-weight yarn. This pattern includes charted textured stitch motifs, multiple finishing options (picot hem or 1/1 ribbing), and detailed instructions for newborn through 24 months. You'll enjoy clear shaping notes, short-row techniques and helpful finishing tips so your little one gets a cozy, handmade outfit.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK weight yarn (main color) - Bloomer: 115, 115, 150, 160 (205, 245, 250) metres depending on size
  • 02
    DK weight yarn (main color) - Cardigan: 240, 265, 310, 355 (385, 400, 440) metres depending on size
  • 03
    Sample yarn used: Lolilafee Merinos DK base in 'Ecru' colourway
  • 04
    Long elastic band for waistband - 1.5cm / 0.6" width, length per size as required

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4 mm/US 3 needles (A)
  • 02
    3.5 mm/US 2 ½ needles (B)
  • 03
    3 mm/US 2 needles (C)
  • 04
    Stitch markers (at least 10)
  • 05
    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 06
    Blocking tools (pins, mat)
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Measuring tape
  • 09
    Long-tail cast on (or preferred cast-on) and 3-needle bind-off tools
  • 10
    5 to 10 buttons (10-12 mm) depending on size
  • 11
    Elastic band for waistband (length as specified per size)

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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, 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. 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 - working flat R1 (RS) :

BO 2 sts, k until EOR.

Back part - R2 (WS) :

BO 2 sts, p until EOR.

Info :

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

Sizes -, 3m, 6m, - (12m, -, 24m) only R3 (RS) :

BO 3 sts, k until EOR.

Sizes -, 3m, 6m, - (12m, -, 24m) only R4 (WS) :

BO 3 sts, p until EOR.

Info :

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 - R1 (RS) :

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

Sizes -, -, 6m, - ( -, 18m, 24m) only R3 (RS) :

BO 3 sts, k until EOR.

Sizes -, -, 6m, - ( -, 18m, 24m) only R4 (WS) :

BO 3 sts, p until EOR.

Info :

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.

Info :

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 - pick up :

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.

Info :

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 - CO :

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.

Neckline - R1 (WS) :

*p1, k1, repeat from * until EOR.

Neckline - 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 row (WS) :

Switch to A needles. You are now going to place markers on the raglan lines. Setup row: 6 sts in 1/1 ribbing, PM, p 7, 8, 8, 9 (10, 9, 10), PM, p1, PM, p1, PM, p 12, 12, 12, 12 (16, 14, 14), PM, p1, PM, p1, p 20, 22, 22, 22 (24, 24, 26), PM, p1, PM, p12,12,12 (16,14,14), PM, p1, PM, p7,8,8,9 (10,9,10), 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)

Buttonhole row (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, p1, k1, yo, k2tog, p1, k1. (+8 sts)

Info :

You now have: Half front: 17, 19, 19, 20, 22 (23, 23, 25) sts; Back: 40, 44, 46, 48 (50, 52, 56) sts; Sleeve: 32, 34, 36, 38 (42, 42, 44) sts +4 raglan sts + 6 sts per buttonband.

Neckline rows :

Work 0, 2, 2, 2 (4, 2, 4) rows without increasing, while continuing forming the textured st as per the chart.

Body - 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.

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, 6.5)" long from the underarm, or 2cm / 0.8" shorter than the desired length. End on a R2.

Finishing body :

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 in stockinette :

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.

Info :

Work DR every 2.5, 2, 2, 2.5, 2 (2, 2.5, 2.5) cm / 1, 0.8, 1, 1 etc 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.

Info :

Continue working in stockinette st until the sleeve is 13, 14, 16, 17 (18, 19, 20) cm / 5.5, 6.5, 6.5, 7 (7.5, 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.

Info :

Work the second sleeve the exact same way.

Finishing :

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.

— Charts & Motifs :

Info :

Chart reading how-to: For the left front: the chart is read from the bottom up, from right to left for odd rows (RS), and left to right for even rows (WS). For the right front: the chart is read from the bottom up, from left to right for odd rows (RS), and right to left for even rows (WS). Be mindful to read the M1R as M1L for this part.

Info :

Common chart (all sizes) and size-specific charts are provided for Newborn, 3m, 6m, 9m, 12m, 18m and 24m. Symbols: RS: k, WS: p, black dot = RS:p WS:k, M1R symbol, grey = no stitch, V = sl1 wyib.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew shoulder seams and join fronts to back where indicated, matching raglan markers and using mattress stitch for an invisible seam.
  • Sew side seams and sleeve seams with mattress stitch, pinning and aligning raglan lines before stitching for symmetry.
  • Insert elastic into the folded waistband through the opening left when sewing; adjust length, join elastic ends and close opening securely.
  • Pick up and sew buttonband edges if required then sew buttons on opposite band matching the buttonholes, spacing evenly as per photo reference.
  • Weave in all loose ends on the WS and block the cardigan and bloomers to the finished measurements before final finishing.
  • Sew the picot or ribbed cuff edges to the picked up lines using an elastic technique when working the WS for stretch and comfort.

Important Notes

  • 💡Check your gauge in stockinette after washing and blocking; the pattern gauge is 22 sts per 30 rows = 10cm / 4" in stockinette worked flat on 4 mm needles.
  • 💡Place markers for raglan lines and follow the chart placement for each size to ensure correct textured stitch alignment across fronts, back and sleeves.
  • 💡When working short rows (GSR), follow the turning instructions carefully and keep track of markers so the shaping matches between pieces.
  • 💡Leave a small opening in the waistband seam to insert the elastic, and sew the elastic ends together before closing the seam to avoid twisting the elastic.
  • 💡Pin pieces before seaming to ensure symmetry and consistent placement of buttonholes and sleeve alignment.

This baby set is a delicate and timeless little outfit that makes a lovely newborn gift or a special keepsake. Whether you choose the picot hem for a vintage touch or the ribbed finish for a neat everyday look, the textured motif gives the set a beautiful, handcrafted charm. Enjoy making this cozy duo for a new arrival and cherish the handmade love it brings. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

The pattern includes sizes Newborn, 3m, 6m, 9m, 12m, 18m and 24m; finished bust and waist measurements are listed in the final measurements table so you can choose the size you would pick in a shop for your child.

What yarn and needle sizes are recommended?

Use DK weight yarn; sample used Lolilafee Merinos DK (Ecru). Needles listed are 4 mm (A), 3.5 mm (B) and 3 mm (C) depending on the section; swatch to match 22 sts per 30 rows over stockinette.

Do I need to know how to read charts?

Yes, the textured motif uses charts. The pattern includes chart reading instructions and keys; basic chart-reading skills are recommended for the intermediate level.

How long will the project take to complete?

This set typically takes multiple days of work; estimate about 12-15 hours depending on experience and chosen finishing options.

Can I choose the picot or ribbing finish?

Yes, the pattern provides both a picot edging option and a 1/1 ribbing option for hems and cuffs so you can pick the finish you prefer.