Cozy Toddler Cardigan Free Crochet Pattern

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Ooooh! We have a brand NEW size of the Cozy Classroom Cardigan pattern series ready! I absolutely LOVED photographing my little model! He sure is rockin’ this a toddler cardigan, and channeling his inner Mr. Rogers. ♥

Toddler Cardigan – size 2/3T

Get the 3 – 6 month size here.
Get the 12 month size here.
Get the 2/3T size here.
Get the 4/5T size here.
Get the 6/8 youth size here.
Get the 8/10 youth size here.
Get the 10/12 youth size here.
Get the 14/16 youth size here.

See a bunch of photos and grab the ADULT size here.

Materials:

Worsted weight (size 4/Aran) yarn (such as this)
-approx. 550 yards total for 2/3T cardigan
Crochet hook in size J/6mm
Elbow patches (optional – but darn cute!)

Measurements:

Armhole to armhole (across back) = 10.5″
Neck to hem = 14.5″
Upper arm = 10″ circumference
Cuff = 8″ circumference
Sleeve length = 12″
Body circumference = 23″

Special stitches used:

Fhdc – Foundation Half Double Crochet
Fphdc – Front Post Half Double Crochet
Bphdc – Back Post Half Double Crochet
Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet
Bpdc – Back Post Double Crochet

2/3T Cozy Toddler Cardigan PATTERN

Row 1: Fhdc-46 (or Ch-47, hdc in 2nd ch from hk and each to end) (46)

Row 2: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (46)

Rows 3 – 28: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (46)

Row 29: Ch-1, hdc in 31 sts, ch-16. (47)

Row 30: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. (46)

Rows 31 – 41: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (46)

Fasten off.

Other side (with top of cardigan to your right)

Row 1: Ch-15, hdc in 16th st and in each st to end. (46)

Rows 2 – 13: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (46)

Fold sides in and sew shoulders together using the mattress stitch.

Edging:

Attach yarn at bottom right as pictured.

Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in 42 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in next, 2hdc in next, hdc in next, hdc2tog in same and next st (the shoulder seam sts), hdc in same. 2hdc in next 3 sts, hdc in next, hdc2tog in same and next st (the shoulder seam sts), hdc in same. 2hdc in next, hdc in next, 2hdc in next, hdc in 42 sts. Ch-1, turn. (106)

Row 2: Hdc in 41 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in 2 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in 16 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in 2 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in 41 sts. Ch-1, turn. (110)

Rows 3 – 5: Hdc in first, * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 12 times (27 sts so far), * fpdc around next st, bpdc around next * repeat between * * 27 times. * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 12 times , hdc in last. (110)

Sleeves:

Attach yarn at bottom of armhole with sl st.

Row 1: Ch-1, Hdc in each st around. (30)

Do not join, work in spiral instead using stitch markers to note first st of each round.

Rows 2 – 3: Hdc in each st around (30)

Row 4: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (29)

Row 5: Hdc in each st around (29)

Rows 6 & 7: repeat rows 4 & 5 (28)

Rows 8 – 15: Hdc in each around (28)

Row 16: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts. (27)

Row 17: hdc in each st around (27)

Repeat rows 16 & 17 three times (ending with 24 sts)

Rows 24 – 27: Hdc in each st around (24)

Rows 28: * fphdc in first, bphdc in next * repeat between * * around. Slip st to top of next st. Invisible join and weave in ends.

Bottom (optional):

Sc in each row end around bottom of cardigan. Fasten off and weave in all ends. And now your toddler cardigan is almost finished!

Adding Elbow Patches:

Using a sharp darning needle, whip stitch the elbow patches into place.

Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to shoot me an email or a message, and I want to see your finished projects!! Share photos of your Cozy Classroom Toddler Cardigan with me by tagging @HeartHookHome on Instagram and Twitter, and by sharing in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community group on Facebook!