Come-And-Play Cardigan Crochet Pattern Download

Description

You can come and play with colors as you crochet this granite stitch children’s cardigan. Three bright and cheerful hues are perfect for boys and girls alike. For a different look, you can replace these colors with three soft pastels, three neutrals, or three earth tones.

Finished Size: 25 ½ (27 ½, 29 ½, 30 ½)” chest circumference, to fit 2 (4, 6, 8) years old. Garment shown measures 27 ½”.
Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted (75% acrylic, 25% wool; 200 yds [183 m]/3 ½ oz [100 g]; CYCA-standard yarn weight system-4): #4045 blue (A), 1 (2, 2, 2) skeins; #0174 red (B), 1 (1, 2, 2) skeins; #0054 green (C), 1 (1, 2, 2) skeins.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 16 sts and 16 rows = 4″ in granite st with larger hook.
Needles: Hooks: Sizes H/8 (5 mm) and J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Separating zipper, 12 (14, 16, 16)”; yarn needle; sewing needle; matching sewing thread.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, Fall 2007