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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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Layered Comfort

Perfect for cozy, stylish layering through changing seasons with versatile, mix-and-match potential.

About This Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern

This pattern creates the Gaufrette (mini) baby set: a textured raglan cardigan and coordinating bloomer in DK weight yarn. It includes full instructions for waistbands, raglan setup with charted stitch motifs, picot and ribbed finishing options, and clear sleeve and thigh shaping steps. The pattern is written for sizes Newborn through 24 months with yardage and needle recommendations for each size.

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

You will find detailed charts for the textured motif for each size, plus step-by-step finishing notes and optional picot edging. Sample was knitted in Lolilafée Merinos DK 'Ecru' and gauge and needle guidance are provided.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a delicate textured motif with practical shaping, creating a heirloom-quality baby set that is both wearable and charming. I enjoy the raglan construction since it creates a flattering shoulder and makes the assembly tidy and minimal. The two finishing options (picot or 1/1 ribbing) let me personalise each piece depending on the recipient and the yarn I choose. Charted stitch placement makes it satisfying to watch the texture emerge as you knit, and the clear step-by-step instructions help me stay confident even when managing multiple 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 customizing this pattern by changing the finishing option — switching from the picot edge to 1/1 ribbing gives a completely different look and a different amount of stretch.

Try different DK yarn bases: a merino-silk blend will drape more and make the cardigan dressier, while a pure wool DK will be warmer and slightly more elastic.

I often change needle sizes to create a slightly larger or smaller finished garment without rewriting the pattern; moving up a half size in needles will make a slightly looser fabric.

I sometimes play with contrast colourbuttonbands or pick up a different colour for the cuffs to add a pop of modern colour to the vintage textured motif.

Want a miniature keychain or doll-sized set? Use a finer yarn and smaller needles to scale the pattern down for a decorative sample or toy outfit.

Embroidery on the lower edge or a small crocheted flower can add a personalised touch for gifts — I recommend embroidering before final blocking and finishing.

I like to add a few rows of seed stitch at the hem instead of stockinette for extra texture and stability when using a very drapey yarn.

For a gender-neutral look, choose natural shades like ecru, oatmeal or soft grey; for playful sets, try pastels or muted primary shades for the buttonband.

To make the set toddler-friendly, consider a wider, softer elastic band and slightly longer crotch measurement — test fit as you go if possible.

I sometimes replace the buttonholes with snaps for easier dressing; just ensure you reinforce the band where snaps will be placed so they don't pull out.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not checking your gauge before starting will result in the finished garment being too large or small; always knit, wash and block a 10cm/4" swatch and adjust needle size to match the pattern gauge. ✗ Forgetting to place and use markers on raglan lines can make increases and buttonhole placement confusing; place markers exactly as indicated in the setup row and move them diligently as you work each round. ✗ Twisting the cast-on when joining in the round will create an irreversible twist; when joining the waistband or circular rounds, spread your stitches to verify the cast-on row is not twisted before placing your beginning-of-round marker. ✗ Working increases irregularly or skipping the buttonhole rows can unbalance the raglan shaping; follow R3 and R4 increases and insert the buttonhole rows at the recommended frequency (every 5cm / 2") to keep the pattern symmetric. ✗ Pulling picked-up stitches too tightly when picking up for thighs or sleeves will pucker the opening; pick up stitches slightly loosely and use an elastic seam technique when seaming the picot or picked-up edge. ✗ Not reading chart direction for left and right fronts will mirror the motif incorrectly; read the left front charts from bottom up, right to left for odd rows and left to right for even rows as instructed in the Chart reading how-to.

Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern

Make a sweet baby set consisting of a raglan-sleeve textured cardigan and matching bloomer, worked in DK weight yarn. The pattern includes two finishing options (picot edge or 1/1 ribbing) and full charted textured stitch placement for all sizes from Newborn to 24 months. You get clear instructions for waistbands, raglan shaping, sleeve finishing, and optional picot edges so you can customise the look. Ideal for creating a timeless, unisex handknit set for gifting or everyday wear.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Gaufrette (mini) Set Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Bloomer yardage: 115m, 115m, 150m, 160m (205m, 245m, 250m) of DK weight yarn for sizes Newborn, 3m, 6m, 9m (12m, 18m, 24m) respectively
  • 02
    Cardigan yardage: 240m, 265m, 310m, 355m (385m, 400m, 440m) of DK weight yarn for sizes Newborn, 3m, 6m, 9m (12m, 18m, 24m) respectively
  • 03
    Sample yarn: Lolilafée Merinos DK base in 'Ecru' colourway (used for the sample set)
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    Elastic: long elastic band 38, 42, 45, 49 (52, 54, 56) cm / 15, 16.5, 17.5, 19.5 (20.5, 21.5, 22)" length, 1.5 cm / 0.6" width (cut to fit waistband)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Needles A: 4 mm / US 6 (labelled A in pattern) - used for stockinette gauge and main fabric
  • 02
    Needles B: 3.5 mm / US 4 (labelled B) - used for ribbing and finishing where specified
  • 03
    Needles C: 3 mm / US 2 (labelled C) - used for pick-up edges/picot finishing
  • 04
    Stitch markers (at least 10)
  • 05
    Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming
  • 06
    Blocking tools (pins, blocking mat, spray or soak materials)
  • 07
    Measuring tape and ruler
  • 08
    Scissors
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    Elastic band for waistband (as specified in mainfabric)
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    Optional: stitch holders or spare needles to hold front/back pieces

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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. 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 - 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 special - R3 (RS) :

BO 3 sts, k until EOR. (Sizes -, 3m, 6m, - (12m, -, 24m) only)

Sizes special - R4 (WS) :

BO 3 sts, p until EOR. (Sizes -, 3m, 6m, - (12m, -, 24m) only)

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) fois.

Sizes special front - R3 (RS) :

BO 3 sts, k until EOR. (Sizes -, -, 6m, - (18m, 24m) only)

Sizes special front - R4 (WS) :

BO 3 sts, p until EOR. (Sizes -, -, 6m, - (18m, 24m) only)

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.

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.

Picot finish :

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.

Info :

Work the second thigh the exact same way, then move on to the "Finishing" section.

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.

Raglan - Setup row (WS) :

Switch to A needles. Setup row: 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, 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)

R4 (WS) :

1/1 ribbing until M, SM, follow backward the chart for the size you're knitting, SM, p until the penultimate M, SM, follow the chart for the size you're knitting, SM, 1/1 ribbing until EOR.

Info :

Work R3 & R4 a total of 10, 11, 12, 13 (13, 14, 15) times, while working a buttonhole row every 5cm / 2" as follows.

Buttonhole row (WS) :

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)

Counts :

You now have: Half front : 17, 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.

Info :

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

Finish body :

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

Sleeves - pickup :

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.

Sleeves - length :

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.

DR repeat :

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.

Sleeve length finish :

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 (sleeve) :

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 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 (sleeve) :

Work 5 rows in 1/1 ribbing, then loosely BO the sts. Work the second sleeve the exact same way.

Info :

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 & Notes :

Charts :

Charted textured stitch placement is provided for each size (Newborn, 3m, 6m, 9m, 12m, 18m, 24m) and must be followed left and right front as per the Chart reading how-to pages. Read charts carefully: left front chart is read from bottom up, right to left on RS rows and left to right on WS rows; right front chart is read bottom up, left to right for odd rows and right to left for even rows. Follow M1L and M1R as indicated.

Glossary / Techniques :

Stockinette st instructions, 1/1 ribbing rows, increases (M1R, M1L), decreases (k2tog, SSK), sl1 wyib and German short rows (GSR) are explained in the glossary and resources pages; video tutorials are referenced in the pattern for specific techniques (long-tail cast on, backward loop cast on, tubular bind off, 3-needle BO, GSR).

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the waistband WS together and sew it, leaving a small opening at the back to insert the elastic band; insert elastic, overlap ends and sew securely, then close the opening with an invisible seam.
  • Join the back and front of the bloomer using a 3-needle bind off to create a neat centre seam between the legs; follow instructions to turn the work inside out before performing the three-needle BO.
  • For picot finishes, loosely bind off and sew the finished pick-up edge onto the pick-up line using an elastic technique on the WS to preserve stretch and a clean edge.
  • Sew buttons onto the buttonband aligned with the buttonhole row spacing; block the cardigan and bloomer to the finished measurements before sewing to ensure accurate placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Check gauge after blocking: pattern gauge is 22 sts per 30 rows = 10cm/4" in stockinette using 4 mm needles; adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark raglan lines, carriage points and chart section boundaries to keep track of increases and pattern repeats.
  • 💡When picking up stitches for thighs or sleeves, pick up slightly loosely and secure the seam with an elastic technique to avoid puckering and to allow stretch.

This Gaufrette (mini) set is a charming combination of texture and simplicity, perfect for a handmade baby gift or family matching sets. The pattern includes charted textures, two finishing options and clear step-by-step instructions for Newborn to 24 months sizes. I hope this pattern inspires you to create a cosy little heirloom full of charm and warmth. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

Finished measurements are provided in the size chart; the set is written for Newborn, 3m, 6m, 9m, 12m, 18m and 24m with bust, length, arm and waist dimensions listed on the measurements page.

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

You can substitute yarns, but changing the yarn weight will change the finished size; always swatch, wash and block to match the pattern gauge of 22 sts per 30 rows on 4 mm needles.

Do I need to understand charts to knit the cardigan?

Yes, the textured stitch placement is charted for each size; basic understanding of knitting charts is required, and the pattern includes chart reading instructions for left and right fronts.

How long will this project take?

Most knitters will spend between 12-15 hours completing both pieces, though time varies with experience, yarn choice, and finishing decisions like picot or ribbed edges.