Yo-Yo Cardigan Crochet Pattern Download

Description

The idea for this whimsical kid’s sweater evolved from a crocheted pullover designed for an actress in the musical Amour. That sweater was pieced together from granny “squares” worked in different shapes. In this little cardigan, the designer has joined crocheted circles to form a round yoke. The striped body and sleeves are worked down from the yoke’s bottom edge and granny square flags are added at the bottom border. A disco-style collar finishes the neckline.

Finished Size: 34 (35, 37 ½, 38 ½)” (79.5 [89, 95, 98] cm) chest/bust circumference, buttoned. To fit 5 (6, 8, 10) years. Sweater shown measures 35″ (89 cm).
Yarn: Muench Merino Soft (100% merino; 187 yd [171 m]/50 g): #78 teal, #41 light orange, #05 dark orange, #83 red, #60 olive, and #80 yellow, 2 (2, 2, 3) balls each.
Yarn weight: #1 – Super Fine
Gauge: 9 sts = 2″ (5 cm) in 1 row sc + 1 row dc patt; 1 row sc + 1 row dc = ¾” (2 cm) with size G/6 (4.25 mm) hook.
Needles: Hooks: Size G/6 (4.25 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Waste yarn or split stitch markers; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, Fall 2004