Child Size Blanket Cardigan – Free Crochet Pattern – Size 12/14
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Oh, happy day!! I am SO excited to share the last of the child sizes of the Blanket Cardigan with you. My tester for this pattern was Gabby, and this is her first article of clothing. That smile says it all!
Gabby is 13 years old and has been crocheting for a couple of years. She wanted a Blanket Cardigan for herself, so her mom and I talked, and Gabby agreed to test this pattern for me. She did amazing, and she started right away!
With minimal guidance Gabby was able to complete her very own cardigan.
Look at the color matching on those sleeves! Eeeeep! A girl after my own heart. ♥
OTHER BLANKET CARDIGAN FOR KIDS SIZES:
18 month
2/3T
4/5T
6/8
10/12
12/14 (this one!)
14/16
Materials:
Crochet hook: I/5.5mm
*or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Lightweight (size 3 or DK) yarn
-approx. 1400 yards for 12/14 pattern
(2) 3/4″ Buttons
Gauge: 12 hdc and 11 rows in 4” square
Make sure you check your gauge – especially when making clothing.
Special Stitches used:
Foundation Half Double Crochet (fhdc) – video tutorial
Front Post/Back Post Half Double Crochet (fphdc/bphdc) – video tutorial
Pattern Notes:
Pattern written using US terms.
While you are free to sell items sold from my patterns, please do not use my photos to represent your work. If selling online, please link back to the original pattern(s) here on Heart Hook Home.
SIZE 12/14 BLANKET CARDIGAN PATTERN:
Row 1: Fhdc-124 (or ch-125 and hdc in 2nd st and in each across) (124)
Rows 2 – 48: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (124)
Use stitch markers and mark 43 sts in from each side to start armholes.
Right side
Row 49: Ch-1, hdc in next 43 sts (43)
Rows 50 – 69: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (43)
Fasten off and weave in end.
Center/back
Attach yarn at right stitch marker with sl st.
Row 49: Ch-1, hdc in next 38 sts (38)
Rows 50 – 69: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (38)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Left side
Attach yarn at left stitch marker with sl st.
Row 49: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (43)
Rows 50 – 69: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (43)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
SEW SHOULDERS:
Fold front sides in and line up the edges of the top to sew the shoulder using the Mattress Stitch. Starting at the outside, sew front to back for 10 sts on each side. This will leave 33 unsewn stitches on both fronts and 18 unsewn stitches along the neck for a total of 84 stitches.
COLLAR:
Attach yarn at what would be the right lapel. We will work our way to the shoulder, across the neck and around to the other side, continuing in rows.
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in next 33 sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 18 sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 33 sts (86)
Rows 2 – 13: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (86)
Row 14: Ch-1, turn, hdc in next 3 sts, ch-2, sk 2 sts, hdc in next 76 sts, ch-2, sk 2 sts. Hdc in last 3 sts. (86)
Rows 15 – 16: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (86)
SLEEVES:
Attach yarn at base of armhole with sl st.
Round 1: Ch-1, hdc in same st and evenly around armhole. Join to top of first hdc with sl st. (40)
Rounds 2 – 3: Ch-1, turn, hdc in same st as join and each st around. (40)
Round 4: Ch-1, turn, sk very first st (where the join was last row as pictured) and hdc in each st around. Join to top of first hdc with sl st. (39)
Round 5: Ch-1, turn, hdc in same st as join and each st around. (39)
Rounds 6 – 7: repeat rounds 4 & 5 (38)
Rounds 8 – 23: Ch-1, turn, hdc in same st as join and each st around. (38)
Rounds 24 – 41: repeat rounds 4 & 5 nine times (ending with 29)
Rounds 42 – 52: Ch-1, turn, hdc in same st as join and each st around. (29)
Round 53: Ch-1, turn, fphdc around first post, bphdc around next. Repeat around, fphdc around last open post. Join to top of first fphdc with sl st. (the chain-1 will look like a bphdc) (29)
Round 54: Ch-1, turn, bphdc around first, fphdc around next. Repeat around, bphdc around last. Join to top of first bphdc with sl st. (29)
Rounds 55 – 56: Repeat rows 61 & 62
Round 57: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st around. Join using Invisible Join.
You are done!
I just love that Gabby has not only learned to crochet, but that she’s doing SO well with it – and at such a young age! I know that you’ve got BIG things ahead for you, Gabby! Thank you very much for testing this pattern for me, your cardigan is beautiful!
MORE FREE CROCHET PATTERNS FOR KIDS:
12 Month Infant Hoodie Free Crochet Pattern
Toddler Hoodie Free Crochet Pattern (size 2/3T)
Egg-cellent Child Size Apron
Cozy Classroom Cardigan Crochet Pattern Size 4/5T
Child Size Unicorn Hoodie Crochet Pattern (sizes 6 – 8)
