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Crochet Your Own Baby Wardrobe

The Mini Moule Baby Collection has been in the works for such a long time and I cannot believe I am finally ready to show the world. I had the idea to make a gender neutral baby collection about a year and a half ago. It can be difficult to find beautiful pieces of crochet garments that baby boys and girls can wear so I decided to design my own.

The Yarn

I absolutely agonized over my yarn choice for months! It was so important to me to find a yarn that had gorgeous colours but the perfect fiber to put on even the most sensitive baby skin. I thought I found the perfect fit with a yarn I will not name, and when it arrived I started sneezing like I have never sneezed before. I couldn’t believe I was allergic to it! Back into the box it went and I began my search again. FINALLY, I came across Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK and my search had ended. Let me tell you about this beautiful yarn.

First of all the colours are stunning. For this collection I used Waterlily, Meadow Green, Sand Stone, Society Pink & China Blue. The first three colours are definitely gender neutral but if you do like the traditional blue for boy and pink for girl, these shades are very classic.

The second reason I chose Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk Dk is that it is so soft! Like the softest yarn I have ever worked with! How can you go wrong when yarn is spun using a luxurious blend of merino wool, cashmere and silk? The answer is, you can’t!

Lastly, yes! You can wash it. It was essential for me that the yarn I used in this collection could be washed in the machine. I don’t have time for hand washing. I wish I did. I am sure everything would last longer but I have too much on my plate. This yarn can go into the wash at 40’C and laid flat to dry. How perfect is that?

Yarn Substitution

A very important note about using a different yarn than recommended for these patterns is that it works up much smaller than an average DK/ Lightweight Number 3 yarn. During testing, my amazing testers noticed that by using a sportweight/4ply yarn, they were able to get the correct gauge. If you are not using the suggested yarn, I would definitely go for a lighter weight yarn than DK. I would suggest:

Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4 Ply

Introducing The Mini Moule Collection

Mini Moule Cardigan

Is there anything better than a tiny human in a puff sweater? The Mini Moule Cardigan is a gender neutral raglan design worked from the top down. The sleeves are added directly onto the body of the sweater. Super easy and no seaming! The combination of half double crochet and puff stitches makes the sweater so soft and squishy. The cardigan is versatile as it could be worn over a little baby onesie or dressed up with trousers or a dress. You will love making this little cardigan. Now you just need to choose your favourite colour!

Pattern Testing Photos

Mini Moule Romper

The “Mini Moule Romper” is here! The gender neutral design makes it the perfect baby gift. With a large range of sizes including preemie to age 2, you need to make one in every colour. This pattern uses the linen stitch which you may also know as the moss stitch. The linen stitch uses single crochet and chain stitches. You will chain one and skip the single crochet stitches and single crochet into the chain spaces. The romper is made starting with a single crochet ribbing waistband. Next you stitch the bloomer body in rows back and forth using linen stitch. When the leg holes are complete, a bib is added to the waistband and then two straps. It is quick and easy to whip up and the results are adorable. This may just be the baby gift you come back to time and time again.

Pattern Testing Photos

Mini Moule Hoodie

The absolutely adorable Mini Moule Hoodie is the perfect gender neutral baby sweater to make for all new arrivals and toddlers. It is a raglan sweater worked from the top down. The sleeves are worked directly onto the sweater and so is the hoodie. There is only one seam in the whole garment and that is sewing the hood! Easy peasy. This pattern uses the linen stitch which you may also know as the moss stitch. The linen stitch uses single crochet and chain stitches. You will chain one and skip the single crochet stitches and single crochet into the chain spaces. Due to the fact we are working with and odd number of stitches, sometimes you will need to place two single crochets in a row. This is all written in the pattern. Two tiny little pockets are added to finish off the hoodie and add extra cuteness! Have a wonderful time making this gorgeous little sweater.

Pattern Testing Photos

Mini Moule Bonnet

The Mini Moule Bonnet is so cozy and cute. The puff stitch pattern gives the bonnet such a beautiful texture. It is made from a single rectangular piece of fabric and then seamed down the back. A ribbed edging along the bottom and the front gives it a polished finish. The straps are made of sl stitches so they are not too chunky for tiny humans. A perfect project for a beginner or seasoned crochet lover and what a beautiful gift for any new addition to the family.

Pattern Testing Photos

Mini Moule Beanie

The Mini Moule Beanie is the perfect beginner friendly crochet project for anyone who has a baby gift to make. This pattern uses the linen stitch which you may also know as the moss stitch. The linen stitch uses single crochet and chain stitches. You will chain one and skip the single crochet stitches and single crochet into the chain spaces. The beanie is made from rectangular pattern. A ribbed edging is added to the bottom of the beanie at the end. Lastly, two little pom pom are sewn onto each point of the hat to add extra cuteness!

Pattern Testing Photos

Mini Moule Booties- Free Crochet Pattern

The Mini Moule Bootie is the perfect baby bootie. With the adorable buttons and flaps, it will be perfect for baby’s first photo shoot. When it no longer fits, why not make it a Christmas Tree decoration to enjoy for years to come? The Mini Moule Bootie is worked in one piece from the sole up. It is worked in rounds to the top of the foot, and then in rows for the ankle wrap. In this pattern the slip stitch to join does not count as a stitch, so remember not to work into it on the next round. The button is to be sewn onto the 3hdc side of the wrap, using a hole within the puff pattern on the flap as a button hole.