Me and My Friend - Layette Crochet Pattern For Toddlers in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino by Debbie Bliss

Me and My Friend – Crochet Layette Set for Toddlers by Debbie Bliss

This charming Me and My Friend crochet layette collection by Debbie Bliss is a coordinated set of toddler garments and accessories worked in the beloved Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino yarn. Sized for toddlers aged 12–18, 18–24, and 24–36 months, the collection includes a Dungarees (Playsuit), a Duster Coat, a Pea Coat, and a Pinafore Dress — each designed to coordinate beautifully as a complete wardrobe for little ones. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty and is available as a downloadable PDF.

Materials

All pieces in this collection are worked in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, a luxuriously soft sport-weight yarn that blends the warmth of cashmere with the durability of merino wool and the easy care of microfibre — making it ideal for children's garments. The following colorways are specified across the designs:

• Navy 08 – used for the Pea Coat (8, 9, or 10 x 50g balls depending on size)
• Light Pink 600 (A) – primary color for the Pinafore Dress
• Camel 102 (B) – used as an accent color for the Pinafore Dress
• Rose Pink 94 (C) – used as an accent color for the Pinafore Dress

The recommended hook size is a 3.5mm (US E/4) crochet hook. Buttons are an important finishing detail throughout the collection, with small buttons used on the Pea Coat and 10mm shell buttons featured on the Pinafore Dress, adding a sweet, boutique-quality finish.

Garments Included

Dungarees (Playsuit)

The Dungarees are a practical and adorable playsuit design sized to fit chest measurements of 54, 57, and 61 cm (21, 22¼, and 24 in), with a length to shoulder of 42–47 cm (16½–18½ in). This piece combines the comfort of a classic toddler playsuit with the texture and charm of crochet construction. The dungarees are worked using a combination of flat and in-the-round techniques, with seaming used to join sections neatly. Buttonhole details allow for easy dressing and undressing — an essential practical feature for toddler garments.

Duster Coat

The Duster Coat is a longer, relaxed outerwear piece with chest measurements of 64, 70, and 76 cm (25, 27, and 29 in), a length to shoulder of 40–48 cm (15¾–19 in), and a sleeve seam length of 21–26 cm (8¼–10 in). This flowing coat silhouette is a classic layering piece, offering a lightweight but cozy layer over other garments in the set. It is worked flat in panels that are then seamed together, with button fastenings at the front. The duster coat's longer length makes it a versatile and stylish piece for toddlers year-round.

Pea Coat

The Pea Coat is a structured, tailored outerwear design with chest measurements of 66, 72, and 78 cm (26, 28, and 30 in), a length to shoulder of 38–46 cm (15–18 in), and a sleeve seam length of 21–26 cm (8¼–10 in). Worked in Navy 08 Baby Cashmerino, this coat has a classic, timeless aesthetic. It requires 8, 9, or 10 x 50g balls of yarn and is finished with 4 small buttons at the front placket. The Pea Coat is worked flat with