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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 bonnet with I-cord ties and matching baby boots. The design focuses on a soft, squishy garter texture and simple construction for a cozy newborn fit. Measurements for preemie, newborn, 3 and 6 or 12 months are included so you can knit the perfect size for the baby.

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

Detailed instructions cover cast ons, raglan shaping, buttonholes, crown decreases and the magic-loop boots. Step-by-step technique notes and video references are provided for trickier steps like the I-cord and Kitchener stitch.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simplicity with lovely, wearable results that feel very special. I enjoy how the garter stitch creates a squishy texture that is both warm and forgiving for beginner shaping. I love that the set is fully coordinated—making the bonnet, boots and cardigan together gives a charming, polished gift. I also appreciate the modular construction which allows me to customize yarn and size easily.

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 customise this set by switching yarn colours; try soft pastels for a delicate newborn look or warm neutrals for a vintage feel.

I sometimes swap the Merino DK for a wool-blend to add extra warmth—just remember to recheck your gauge after changing yarn bases.

If you want a mini set for a preemie, reduce the length of the body and sleeves by one size and use slightly smaller needles for a snugger fabric.

Make the bonnet ties extra long if you prefer larger bows, or shorten them for a neater finish that stays tied more securely.

To create a sibling set, use the same stitch counts but change the yarn weight and needles to scale up or down with consistent proportions.

I sometimes add embroidered initials on the chest panel before blocking to personalise a gift—use contrasting yarn and a tapestry needle for neat lettering.

For a more polished edge, try a tiny i-cord edging instead of the basic bind off on the cardigan fronts to create a clean framed look.

Want a gender-neutral palette? I use soft greys, ecru and muted greens to make the set suitable for any nursery decor.

I also enjoy adding a small pompom to the bonnet crown instead of tassels for a playful touch—attach securely so it withstands washing.

If you like texture, substitute a few garter rows with seed stitch panels on the cardigan fronts for subtle interest while keeping the pattern simple.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the swatch and assuming gauge; always knit and block a swatch to match the pattern gauge before starting to avoid size issues. ✗ Forgetting to place markers during the raglan repeats; place and move markers carefully so increases line up correctly for even shaping. ✗ Not making the buttonholes at consistent intervals; mark buttonhole positions and check placement against the measurements before working the row. ✗ Pulling I-cord too tightly or too loosely when picking up stitches; keep consistent tension so the neckline sits flat and looks neat.

Biscuit (mini) Set Pattern

Make a sweet three-piece baby set featuring a garter stitch cardigan, a cozy bonnet and matching baby boots. This pattern guides you step-by-step with clear stitch instructions, measurements for newborn sizes and helpful technique notes. Perfect for gifting a new baby or keeping a tiny one warm, the set uses DK weight Merino yarn for a soft, squishy finish.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Biscuit (mini) Set Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK weight yarn (Merino DK) - sample used: Lolilafee base N°2 Merino DK, 'Ecru' colourway
  • 02
    Cardigan: 150, 200 (230, 300) 350 meters of DK weight yarn depending on size
  • 03
    Bonnet: 50, 60 (80, 95) 110 meters of DK weight yarn depending on size
  • 04
    Boots: 50, 60 (80, 95) 110 meters of DK weight yarn depending on size
  • 05
    Approximate yarn balls: 3, 3 (4, 5) 6 balls of base N°2 - Merino DK (Lolilafee)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4 mm / US 6 circular needles (and set to match your gauge)
  • 02
    60 cm cable minimum for the magic loop (for boots and small circumference work)
  • 03
    Stitch markers (at least 8)
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    One BORM (beginning of round marker)
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    Tapestry needle for weaving ends and sewing
  • 06
    Blocking tools (pins, blocking mat)
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    Measuring tape
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    Scissors
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    Buttons 6 to 10 pieces (12 mm)
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    Optional: cable needles for pick-up edges (if preferred)

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— Sizes :

Info :

Preemie, newborn (3, 6) 12 months - Finished measurements and table provided in pattern.

— Yarn :

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. Sample uses Lolilafee base N°2 Merino DK 'Ecru'.

— Gauge :

Info :

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

— Needles & Notions :

Info :

4 mm / US 6 needles. 60 cm cable minimum for the magic loop. 1 BORM, 8 stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking tools, 6 to 10 buttons (12mm).

— Glossary & Techniques :

Infos :

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. 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. M1R and M1L descriptions provided. k2tog and SSK decreasing instructions provided. yo : yarn over. W&T : wrap and turn.

— Cardigan :

Cast on :

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

R4 (WS) :

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

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.

Raglan :

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.

Finish body :

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

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

Sleeves - Pickup :

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, then pick up another 2, 2 (2, 3) 4 sts at the underarm and BORM.

Sleeves - Work :

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

DR :

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

Decrease repeats :

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

Sleeve length :

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. Work the second sleeve the exact same way.

Neckline - I-cord :

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

Neckline - Bind into I-cord :

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. Repeat this sequence until all sts from the neckline have been bound off into an I-cord.

Neckline - Final I-cord :

Without cutting the yarn, work a 12, 15 (15, 17) 20 cm long I-cord for the second edge.

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 in the head to secure the tassel. 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 :

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.

Length :

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

Decrease crown - Setup :

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.

Decrease crown R1 :

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

Decrease crown R2 :

k until BORM, slipping M as they come.

Decrease crown - continue :

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

Decrease crown R3 :

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

Decrease crown 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. 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.

R3 (RS) :

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

R4 (WS) :

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

Repeat R3 & R4 :

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

Leg R1 :

k until BOR.

Leg R2 :

p until BOR.

Leg repeats :

Work R1 & R2 a total of 3 times.

Leg 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.

Leg R4 :

p until BOR.

Repeat leg sequence :

Work R1 & R2 another 6, 7 (7, 8) 9 times total, then 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.

Foot :

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

Gusset - Pickup :

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

Gusset repeats :

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

Foot finish :

Continue working the foot until the foot measures the required length for your chosen size then move to Toe instructions.

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).

Toe repeats :

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

Link :

CO 3 sts and knit a 30, 30 (30, 35) 35 cm long I-cord. BO the sts. 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. Make a second boot the exact same way.

— Finishing :

Finishing :

Weave in all ends, sew buttons on the front of the cardigan aligning with the buttonholes, secure tassels and block pieces lightly to measurements.

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!

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all loose ends on the wrong side of each piece using a tapestry needle, trimming close to the fabric once secure.
  • Position and sew buttons to the right front of the cardigan matching the buttonhole row spacing (every ~4cm), sewing securely through both layers.
  • Attach bonnet ties and tassels by threading the I-cord ends through the left and right corners and securing tassels with a few stitches and weaving in the tails.
  • For the boots, thread the I-cord link through the eyelets at the top of each leg and secure tassels at ends; weave in and trim ends neatly.
  • Block pieces gently to finished measurements: soak, squeeze out excess water, lay flat and pin to size, allowing to dry fully to set the garter stitch.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark raglan increases and marker positions; this keeps shaping symmetrical and easy to follow.
  • 💡Always knit and block a swatch to confirm the gauge of 22 sts per 40 rows in garter stitch before starting the project.
  • 💡When creating buttonholes, count and mark positions carefully so they line up evenly on the front edge every 4cm.
  • 💡Pick up neck stitches and work I-cord with even tension to prevent puckering or overly loose edges on the neckline.
  • 💡When working magic-loop for boots, ensure the cable length is long enough to comfortably move the needles and split stitches between N1 and N2.

This Biscuit (mini) set is a cozy, handmade newborn gift that looks beautiful and wears comfortably. The simple garter stitch gives a soft, squishy texture that is ideal for baby clothes and accessories. Knit the cardigan, bonnet and boots together for a coordinated set that will delight new parents and keep tiny ones warm. 🧶👶

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FAQs

What size will the finished pieces be?

Finished measurements are provided for Preemie, Newborn, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months sizes; see the measurement table in the pattern for exact cm and inch dimensions.

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

You can substitute yarn, but this will change the finished size. Always knit and block a swatch and adjust needle size to match the specified gauge of 22 sts per 40 rows in garter stitch.

Do I need experience with magic-loop and Kitchener stitch?

This pattern uses magic-loop for the boots and closes the toe with the Kitchener stitch; video tutorial links are provided and basic knowledge or willingness to learn these techniques is recommended.

How long does this project typically take?

Most knitters complete the set in about 5-7 hours depending on experience and speed, though it can take longer if you are new to some techniques.