Rainbows and Lolli Pops Baby Tunic
Dress your little one for the spring season with this pastel colored Rainbows and Lolli Pops Baby Tunic. It's an easy crochet pattern to complete using any color Bernat Mosaic yarn of your choice. This free crochet pattern includes instructions on how to make this for a 6, 12, and 18 month old baby. It's worked in two pieces and features a stylish and modern-looking picot-edged yoke. This is the perfect item for your little one to wear on a sunny spring afternoon. Thanks to Grany276 for the name suggestion of Rainbows and Lolli Pops!
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
MATERIALS
Sizes 6 (12-18) mos
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Bernat® Mosaic (100 g/3.5 oz; 191 m/209 yds)
Daydream (44128) 1 (1-2) ball(s) - Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- 2 buttons
SIZE
To fit chest measurement
6 mos 17" [43 cm]
12 mos 18" [45.5 cm]
18 mos 19" [48 cm]
Finished chest
6 mos 19" [48 cm]
12 mos 20" [51 cm]
18 mos 21" [53.5 cm]
GAUGE
12 hdc and 10 rows= 4" [10 cm].
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Body
Note: Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as st.
Ch 55 (60-65).
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 53 (58-63) hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 13 (15-17) hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 21 (22-23) hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 57 (62-67) hdc.
3rd to 17th rows: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *Dcfp. Dcbp. Rep from * to last st. 1 dc in last st. Turn.
Picot edging: Next row: Ch 4. Sl st in 3rd ch from hook, *1 sc in next st. (1 sc. Ch 3. Sl st in 3rd ch from hook – picot made) in next st. Rep from * to last st. 1 sc in last st. Fasten off.
Yoke
Ch 52 (56-60).
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 50 (54-58) hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 0 (4-8) hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 0 (4-8) hdc. 60 (64-68) hdc.
3rd row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 0 (4-8) hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 0 (4-8) hdc. 70 (74-78) hdc.
4th row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 0 (4-8) hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 0 (4-8) hdc. 80 (84-88) hdc.
5th row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in each of next 7 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 0 (4-8) hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 0 (4-8) hdc. 90 (94-98) hdc.
6th row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 0 (4-8) hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 0 (4-8) hdc. 100 (104-108) hdc.
7th row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in each of next 9 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 0 (4-8) hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 0 (4-8) hdc. 110 (114-118) hdc.
Picot edging: Work as for Body.
FINISHING
Place markers across top edge of Body 4 1/4 (4 3/4-5 1/4)" [11 (12-13) cm] in from each side edge. Pin middle of yoke at center Back between markers and match Yoke sides with sides of top edge. Sew Yoke to Body, leaving picot edging free and armhole openings approx 9 1/2" [24 cm] as shown in picture.
Button loops: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to left side edge of Yoke. Ch 1. Work 1 sc in side of each of next 2 rows. (1 sc. Ch 6. Sl st in last sc) in side of next row. 1 sc in side of each of next 3 rows. (1 sc. Ch 6. Sl st in last sc) in side of next row. 1 sc in side of next row. Fasten off.
Right side edging: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to right side edge of Yoke. Ch 1. Work 8 sc evenly down side edge. Fasten off.
Sew buttons on right side edging to correspond with loops.
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Michelle K
Apr 25, 2023
Hi. Can anyone explain the finishing on this? Can you direct to a video or another pattern.. Really appreciate an answer. I have the picot collar and body ready to sew together.
mulberrygalprinces s
Nov 19, 2017
What an adorable project. I think it is just so sweet and after reading the directions I can see how easy it's going to be to make. It can also help use up extra yarn I have lying around. So it's easy, cute and inexpensive.mwhat more do you want in a project?
Hippie Chick
Jun 08, 2017
The DCFP stitch that is used in this baby tunic is an easy stitch to make once you have mastered it. It is best to start slowly and methodically until you are comfort working this and getting your stitches even. This is a very cute tunic. Love the colors used. Instructions are great and easy to follow.
deejay755 5035502
May 29, 2015
I'm having trouble sewing together the rainbow and lolipop sweater for babies....can someone help me....please
Yardgranny
Jan 21, 2016
did you get the tunic put together? I know is has been some months since this post but I just found this pattern and it is so cute. I will check back in a few days to see if you have responded. I might be able to help you.
Michelle K
Apr 25, 2023
Need help putting together.. Please help.. I have the pieces all ready... TIA
lupitarain 4538876
Mar 22, 2013
Little Miss Rainbow Tunic Pastel Cutie Tunic Ruffle Me Tunic A Little Too Cute Tunic
RubberDuckArt
Mar 22, 2013
I'd call it "Rainbows of Lace". It is so adorable; wish I had a little girl for whom I could make one!
kcmotam
Mar 22, 2013
Rainbow Ruffles. I think I might consider closing the front of this and making it a dress.
ladelhotal 4414316
Mar 22, 2013
Rainbow Baby tunic is what I think of when I see this beautiful little tunic.
sacredseika 118752 8
Mar 22, 2013
that looks so much to me like butterfly or fairy wings. So i would call it The Fairy Wing Fantasy Tunic. :)
compromised42 4403 508
Mar 22, 2013
I think the name of this tunic should be "Lacy Rainbow Baby Tunic"
Vilyria
Mar 22, 2013
Gentle Rainbow Baby Tunic.... Gentle because it is for a baby and it is made of pastel colors.
ladybug22 8519396
Mar 22, 2013
Spring Angel Lacy Baby Tunic. Very cute! Could use as a bathing suit coverup too!
kimag62 3303810
Mar 21, 2013
Absolutely adorable ! I would name this pattern: Pretty Pretty Princess
BizzyGG
Mar 21, 2013
The little sweater reminds me of Spring Rainbows, so that would be a great name for it!
KateB
Mar 21, 2013
petite 'n' pretty in pastel prism or more simply: petite 'n' pretty pastels
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