Child Size Blanket Cardigan – Free Crochet Pattern – Size 2/3T

Woohoo! We are really getting into the child sizes of the Blanket Cardigan now! This, the latest pattern size added to the collection, is the Blanket Cardigan in size 2/3T.

CHILD SIZE BLANKET CARDIGAN (2/3T)

Susan was a HUGE help by testing not only this size, but the 4/5T as well! Thank you, Susan!

Pin this pattern for later here.

Other Blanket Cardigan for Kids Sizes:

18 month
2/3T (this one!)
4/5T 
6/8
10/12
12/14
14/16
…get the adult sizes of the Blanket Cardigan here.

Materials:

Crochet hook: I/5.5mm
*or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Lightweight (size 3 or DK) yarn
-approx. 750 yards for 2/3T pattern
(Lion Brand Ice Cream Big Scoop in Strawberry pictured)
Hook & Eye fasteners

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.

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SIZE 2/3T BLANKET CARDIGAN PATTERN:

Row 1: Fhdc-102 (or ch-103 and hdc in 2nd st and in each across) (102)
Rows 2 – 29: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (102)

Use stitch markers and mark 36 sts in from each side to start armholes.

Right side
Row 30: Ch-1, turn, hdc in next 36 sts (36)
Rows 31 – 44: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (36)
Fasten off and weave in end.

Center/back
Attach yarn in next open st.
Row 30: Ch-1, hdc in same and next 29 sts (30)
Rows 31 – 44: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (30)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Left side
Attach in next open st.
Row 30: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (36)
Rows 31 – 44: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (36)
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 7 sts on each side. This will leave 29 unsewn stitches on both fronts and 16 unsewn stitches along the neck for a total of 74 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. If you’ve made the Painted Canyon Cardigan for kids, the concept is the same!

Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in next 29 sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 16 sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 29 sts (76)
Rows 2 – 7: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (76)
Row 8: Ch-1, turn, hdc in next 3 sts, ch-2, sk 2 sts, hdc in next 66 sts, ch-2, sk 2 sts. Hdc in last 3 sts. (76)
Rows 9 – 10: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (76)

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. (30)

Rounds 2 – 3: Ch-1, turn, hdc in same st as join and each st around. (30)

Round 4: Ch-1, turn, sk very first st and hdc in each st around. Join to top of first hdc with sl st. (29)

Round 5: Ch-1, turn, hdc in same st as join and each st around. (29)

Rounds 6 – 7: repeat rounds 4 & 5 (28)

Rounds 8 – 11: Ch-1, turn, hdc in same st as join and each st around. (28)

Rounds 12 – 21: repeat rounds 4 & 5 five times (ending with 23)

Rounds 22 – 24: Ch-1, turn, hdc in same st as join and each st around. (23)

Round 25: 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) (23)

Round 26: Ch-1, turn, bphdc around first, fphdc around next. Repeat around, bphdc around last. Join to top of first bphdc with sl st. (23)

Rounds 27 – 28: repeat rounds 25 & 26

Round 29: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st around. Join using Invisible Join.

That’s it! Not too bad, right? On new projects – or if you’re new to crocheting garments – it might be a good idea to make the smallest size to get your feet wet, then move on and make the adult size for yourself!

Be sure to share photos of your child’s blanket cardigan with me by tagging @HeartHookHome on Instagram and Twitter, and by sharing in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community group on Facebook!

MORE FREE CROCHET PATTERNS FOR KIDS:

12 Month Infant Hoodie Free Crochet Pattern
Bunny Rabbit Bookmark Crochet Pattern
Bunny Beanie with Ears Free Crochet Pattern (Boy and Girl)
Toddler Hoodie Free Crochet Pattern (size 2/3T)
Cozy Classroom Cardigan Crochet Pattern Size 4/5T
Child Size Unicorn Hoodie Crochet Pattern (sizes 6 – 8)