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Biscuit (mini) set Pattern

Biscuit (mini) set Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Casual Chic

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

About This Biscuit (mini) set Pattern

This pattern creates a three-piece baby set: a garter stitch cardigan, a matching bonnet and a pair of tiny boots. It includes full measurements for Preemie, Newborn, 3, 6 and 12 months and clear instructions for shaping and finishing. Techniques used include long-tail cast-on, magic loop for the boots, I-cord ties and simple decreases for shaping.

Biscuit (mini) set Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern is worked in DK weight yarn on 4mm needles with a recommended gauge to ensure fit. You will enjoy thoughtful details like buttonhole placement, tassels and eyelet links for the boots.

Why You'll Love This Biscuit (mini) set Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines classic garter stitch simplicity with sweet, practical details that make it special. I designed the pieces to coordinate perfectly while remaining quick to knit and satisfying to finish. The sizes cover a full newborn range so you can make the perfect fit for any baby. I enjoy how the I-cord ties and tassels add a handmade charm that feels luxurious despite the relatively quick make.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this set by changing yarn color and texture; try a soft heather for a vintage look or a speckled DK for playful results.

You can size up or down by selecting a different yarn weight and adjusting needles; bulky yarn will create a chunkier, cozier version while lighter DK or sport weight makes a more delicate set.

I often add contrast edging to the cuffs, bonnet or boot tops by working a few rows in a secondary color for a subtle framed look.

For a gender-neutral palette, I pick soft neutrals like ecru, oatmeal or warm grey, but brights and pastels work wonderfully for a more playful vibe.

Try swapping tassels for small pom-poms or wooden beads for a different finishing touch that still feels handmade and special.

I sometimes replace the I-cord ties with a braided tie made from three strands of yarn when I want a softer, thicker tie.

If you like texture, substitute sections of stockinette with seed stitch or garter ridges to add visual interest while keeping the same shaping.

To make a matching set, coordinate the yarn colors of the cardigan, bonnet and boots; using the same dye lot will ensure a consistent match.

I recommend trying a different button style for added charm — mother-of-pearl, wooden, or matte metal buttons can change the whole look.

If you want to make this set faster, consider knitting the boots and bonnet in the smaller size or using slightly larger needles for a quick gift without sacrificing design details.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the sample swatch can lead to incorrect sizing and a misshapen garment; always knit and block the gauge swatch before starting and adjust needle size as needed. ✗ Forgetting to place or move markers during raglan shaping results in uneven increases; place markers at the raglan points and verify their position at the end of each repeat. ✗ Not creating buttonholes at the recommended intervals will misalign buttons later; follow the buttonhole row instructions and measure to keep buttonholes spaced approximately every 4cm. ✗ Picking up or placing sleeve stitches incorrectly at the underarm causes gaps or uneven joins; count carefully, pick up the exact number listed, and use a BORM to align the underarm seam.

Biscuit (mini) set Pattern

Create a sweet three-piece baby set featuring a garter stitch cardigan, a cozy bonnet and tiny boots. This pattern gives clear shaping, measurements for multiple sizes, and charming finishing details like I-cord ties and tassels. Perfect for making a thoughtful newborn gift or a treasured keepsake for a little one.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Biscuit (mini) set Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    DK weight yarn (Merino DK) - Cardigan: 150, 200 (230, 300) 350 meters depending on size
  • 02
    DK weight yarn (Merino DK) - Bonnet: 50, 60 (80, 95) 110 meters depending on size
  • 03
    DK weight yarn (Merino DK) - Boots: 50, 60 (80, 95) 110 meters depending on size
  • 04
    Sample yarn: Lolilafée base N°2 - Merino DK, 'Ecru' colourway
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    Estimated balls: 3, 3 (4, 5) 6 balls of base N°2 - Merino DK, Lolilafée

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4 mm / US 6 circular needles (recommended)
  • 02
    60 cm cable minimum for the magic loop when working sleeves/boots
  • 03
    Stitch markers (8 st markers)
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    1 BORM (beginning of round marker)
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    Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing buttons
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    Blocking tools
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    6 to 10 buttons (12mm)
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    Scissors
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    Long-tail cast-on technique knowledge

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— Final dimensions :

Info :

The Biscuit (mini) set is a 3 piece set, featuring garter stitch. The bonnet, baby boots and cardigan make a perfect birth gift, for someone you love or for yourself. The garter stitch gives a squishy feel to the knitting, which is ideal to keep baby warm and cosy.

Infos :

Our baby patterns are a regular fit : choose the size you would pick in a shop for your child. If still in doubt, below are the finished measurements for Preemie, Newborn, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months.

— Yarn / Gauge / Needles / Notions :

Info :

Cardigan : 150, 200 (230, 300) 350 meters. Bonnet : 50, 60 (80, 95) 110 meters. Boots : 50, 60 (80, 95) 110 meters of DK weight yarn.

Info :

So 3, 3 (4, 5) 6 balls of our base N°2 - Mérino DK, Lolilafée. Yarn used for the sample: Lolilafée, base N°2 - Mérino DK 'Ecru' colourway.

Info :

Gauge: 22 sts per 40 rows = 10cm / 4" (washed and blocked) in garter st, worked flat, using 4 mm / US 6 needles.

Info :

Needles: 4 mm / US 6 needles (depending on the needles with which you get gauge).

Info :

Notions: 1 BORM, 8 st markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools, 60 cm cable minimum for the magic loop, 6 to 10 buttons (12mm).

— Glossary :

Info :

st(s) : stitch(es). k : knit. p : purl. sl* wyif/wyib : slip * stitch(es) purlwise with yarn in front / in back. R : row/round. M : marker. BORM : beginning of round marker. PM : place marker.

Info :

RM : remove marker. SM : slip marker from left to right needle. DR : decrease row. RS : right side. WS : wrong side. CO : cast on. BO : bind off. EOR : end of row. N1/N2 : needle 1 / needle 2.

Info :

Stockinette st: knit flat: R1 (RS): k until EOR. R2 (WS): p until EOR. in the round: k until BORM (all rows).

Info :

Garter stitch knit flat: R1 (RS): k until EOR. R2 (WS): k until EOR. in the round: R1 : k until EOR. R2 : p until EOR.

Info :

Increases: M1R : right leaning increase on the right side. M1L : left leaning increase on the right side. Decreases: k2tog : right leaning decrease - knit the next 2 sts together. SSK : left leaning decrease - slip, slip, knit. yo : yarn over. W&T : wrap and turn (short rows).

— Cardigan :

Cast on :

CO 42, 42 (50, 50) 54 sts using the long tail cast on method. Do not join in the round.

Placement row :

k 10, 10 (12, 12) 13, PM, p1, PM, p2, PM, p1, PM, k 14, 14 (18, 18) 20, PM, p1, PM, p2, PM, p1, PM, k 7, 7 (9, 9) 10, sl3 wyif.

Raglan - R1 (RS) :

k until M, *M1R, SM, k1, SM, M1L, k until M, repeat from * a total of 3 times, M1R, SM, k1, SM, M1L, k until 3 sts from EOR, sl3 wyib.

Raglan - R2 (WS) :

p3, *k until M, SM, p1, SM, p until M, SM, p1, SM, repeat from * twice, k until 3 sts from EOR, sl3 wyif.

Info :

Work R1 & R2 a total of 12, 14 (14, 16) 17 times.

Buttonhole row :

work R1 until 5 sts from EOR, yo, k2tog, sl3 wyib.

Body/sleeves separation - R3 (RS) :

k until M, RM, k1, RM, put the sleeve sts on hold, CO 2, 2 (2, 3) 4 sts, RM, k1, RM, k until M, RM, put the sleeve sts on hold, CO 2, 2 (2, 3) 4 sts, RM, k1, RM, k until 3 sts from EOR, sl3 wyib.

Info :

Work R1 & R2 a total of 12, 14 (14, 16) 17 times. Buttonhole row : work R1 until 5 sts from EOR, yo, k2tog, sl3 wyib.

Body :

Continue working in garter st, repeating R5 & R6 below until the body is 13, 15 (16, 17) 19 cm long from the body/sleeve separation (measurement taken from the underarm). Keep in mind to continue creating the buttonholes every 4cm.

R5 (RS) :

k until 3 sts from EOR, sl3 wyib.

R6 (WS) :

p3, k until 3 sts from EOR, sl3 wyif.

Buttonhole row :

work R5 until 5 sts from EOR, yo, k2tog, sl3 wyib.

Info :

Once you reach the recommended body length, BO the sts as they come and cut the yarn.

Sleeves :

Put back on the needles the 26, 30 (30, 34) 36 sts from the sleeve. Starting at the middle of the underarm, pick up 2, 2 (2, 3) 4 sts, k the sleeve sts, the pick up another 2, 2 (2, 3) 4 sts at the underarm and BORM.

Info :

Work 3 cm in stockinette st then, start working the decrease row.

DR :

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

Info :

Work RD every 2.5, 2.5 (3, 3) 2.5 cm a total of 2, 3 (3, 4) 5 times.

Continue :

Continue working in stockinette st until the sleeve is 10, 12 (14, 16) 18 cm long from the underarm.

Cuff :

Work 2 cm in garter st in the round (knit one row, purl one row), then bind off the sts as they come and cut the yarn.

Note :

Work the second sleeve the exact same way.

Neckline :

CO 3 sts, leaving a 15cm tail and work a 12, 15 (15, 17) 20 cm long I-cord. Do not cut the yarn.

Neckline - continue :

Using the 3 sts from the I-cord that are still on the needles, with the tail on the left, pick up a st on the right front. Move the sts to the left needle and BO into an I-cord.

Neckline - finish :

Repeat this sequence until all sts from the neckline have been bound off into an I-cord. Without cutting the yarn, work a 12, 15 (15, 17) 20 cm long I-cord.

Tassels :

Slip 1 st knitwise, k2tog, pass the slipped st over the second one. Using a new piece of yarn, create a 10 ply tassel and pass it through the remaining st to attach it to the I-cord. Weave int he ned to secure the tassel.

Tassels - finish :

On the second end of the I-cord, create a loop using the CO tail, attach a second 10 ply tassel and weave in the ends to secure it.

— Bonnet :

Bonnet - Cast on :

CO 60, 70 (80, 90) 100 sts using the long tail cast-on method. Do not join in the round.

R1 (RS) :

k until 1 st from EOR, sl1 wyif.

R2 (WS) :

k until 1 st from EOR, sl1 wyif.

Info :

Work R1 & R2 until the piece is 7, 8 (9, 10) 13 cm long from the CO row.

Decrease crown :

Place BORM and join to work in the round. On the next round, place M as follows : *k 6, 7 (8, 9) 10, PM, repeat from * until 6, 7 (8, 9) 10 sts from BORM, k until BORM.

R1 :

*k2tog, k until M, SM, repeat from * until BORM.

R2 :

k until BORM, slipping M as they come.

Info :

Work R1 & R2 until there are 2 sts in between the M.

R3 :

*k2tog, repeat from * until BORM, removing M as they come.

R4 :

*k2tog, repeat from * until BORM.

Ties :

Pick up 3 sts in the left corner of the bonnet and knit a 15, 15 (15, 20) 20 cm long I-cord. BO the sts, then create an 8 ply tassel and attach it to the end of the tie.

Note :

Work the second link the exact same way.

— Boots :

Setup - Cast on :

CO 18, 22 (26, 30) 34 sts using the long-tail cast on method.

Magic-loop setup :

The boot is worked in magic-loop : Distribute 9, 11 (13, 15) 17 sts per needle and join to work in the round. The beginning of the round is on N1, meaning when the CO tail is on your right. You can PBORM if you want to. Working an entire round means knitting the sts on both needles (N1 & N2).

R0 :

p until BOR.

Leg - R1 :

k until BOR.

Leg - R2 :

p until BOR.

Info :

Work R1 & R2 a total of 3 times.

R3 :

N1: k1, *k2tog, yo, repeat from * until 2 sts from end of N1, k2. N2: k1, *yo, k2tog, repeat from * until end of N2.

R4 :

p until BOR.

Info :

Work R1 & R2 for another 6, 7 (7, 8) 9 times total, the R1 once more.

Heel - Part 1 :

Turn your piece on the WS to work back and forth (you are now only working on N2). Continue working in garter st for 9, 11 (13, 13) 15 rows.

Heel - Part 2 R1 (RS) :

k 6, 7 (9, 9) 11, W&T

Heel - Part 2 R2 (WS) :

k 3, 3 (4, 3) 5, W&T

Heel - Part 2 R3 (RS) :

k until previous W&T, k2tog, W&T

Heel - Part 2 R4 (WS) :

k until previous W&T, k2tog, W&T

Info :

Work R3 & R4 a total of 2, 2 (2, 3) 3 times. You have 5, 7 (9, 9) 11 sts left on N2.

Gusset :

N2 : k 5, 7 (9, 9) 11, turn you work 90° clockwise and pick up 4, 6 (6, 8) 9 sts on the raw edge. N1 : p until end of N1. N2 : turn you work 90° clockwise and pick up 4, 6 (6, 8) 9 sts on the raw edge, p until end of N2.

Gusset decreases R1 :

N1 : k until end of N1. N2 : SSK, k until 2 sts from end of N2, k2tog.

Gusset decreases R2 :

N1 : p until end of N1. N2 : p until end of N2.

Info :

Work R1 & R2 a total of 3, 4 (4, 5) 6 times.

Foot :

Continue working the foot in garter st until it is 5, 6 (7, 7) 8 cm long from the start of the heel.

Toe R1 :

N1: SSK, k until 2 sts from end of N1, k2tog. N2: SSK, k until 2 sts from end of N2, k2tog.

Toe R2 :

p all sts (N1 & N2).

Info :

Work R1 & R2 a total of 1, 2 (3, 3) 4 times, then close the toe using the Kitchener st.

Link :

CO 3 sts and knit a 30, 30 (30, 35) 35 cm long I-cord. BO the sts.

Link - finish :

Pass the link through the eyelets at the top of the leg, then make two 8 ply tassels and attach them to the end of the I-cord.

Note :

Make a second boot the exact same way.

— Finishing :

Info :

Your set is now all done, all you have left to do is weave in the ends, sew the buttons on and admire it!

Info :

It is common practice to place buttonholes on the right front for boys and on the left front for girls. We ourself always create them on the right front, but you can easily place them on the left front by doing the yo at the beginning of the row if you wish to.

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all loose ends on the wrong side of the projects and trim excess yarn neatly, ensuring tails are secure.
  • Sew buttons on the designated front side aligning them with the buttonhole rows; place buttons approximately every 4cm as indicated.
  • Pass the I-cord link through the eyelets at the top of each boot leg and attach two 8-ply tassels to each end to finish the ties.
  • Attach the bonnet ties and tassels by creating an I-cord tie, securing with a tassel at each end and weaving in the ends to secure.
  • Block finished pieces gently to final measurements by washing in lukewarm water, drying flat and pinning to shape if necessary.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work a gauge swatch and block it before starting to ensure final measurements match the pattern gauge of 22 sts per 40 rows.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark raglan points and BORM to keep track of the beginning of the round during magic loop work.
  • 💡Place buttonholes every 4cm and check placement before binding off to ensure even spacing for buttons.
  • 💡When picking up stitches at the underarm, count carefully and use a marker to align the starting point for symmetry.

Thank you for choosing the Biscuit (mini) set — a cozy, thoughtful gift to knit with love. These sweet pieces combine simple stitches with charming details for a polished finish. Happy knitting and may your new baby set bring warmth and smiles! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

The finished set includes sizes Preemie, Newborn, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months; refer to the measurement table in the pattern for exact dimensions.

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

You can substitute yarns, but this will affect the final size; always knit and block a gauge swatch and adjust needle size to match 22 sts per 40 rows.

Do I need experience with magic loop and I-cord techniques?

This intermediate pattern uses magic loop for the boots and I-cord for ties; basic knowledge or a quick tutorial will help, and the pattern references video tutorials.

How long does it typically take to make the set?

Most knitters complete the Biscuit (mini) set in about 5-7 hours depending on experience and size chosen.