Cozy Classroom Cardigan Crochet Pattern Size 4/5T
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There really isn’t much in the way of crochet clothing for boys, so we are remedying that with this NEW cardigan series! Woot woot! This little cardigan is perfect for a 4 or 5 year old, perfect for chilly weather, and is a free crochet pattern!
Cozy Classroom Cardigan Crochet Pattern – 4/5T
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Measurements:
Armhole to armhole (across back) = 11″
Neck to hem = 16.5″
Upper arm = 10.5″ circumference
Cuff = 8.5″ circumference
Sleeve length = 14″
Body circumference = 26″
Gauge: 11 hdc and 10 rows in 4” square
Materials:
Worsted weight (size 4/Aran) yarn (such as this)
-approx. 650 yards total for 4/5T cardigan
Crochet hook in size J/6mm
Elbow patches (optional – but darn cute!)
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
4/5T Boys Cardigan Pattern
Row 1: Fhdc-52 (or Ch-53, hdc in 2nd ch from hk and each to end) (52)
Row 2: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (52)
Rows 3 – 30: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (52)
Row 31: Ch-1, hdc in 36 sts, ch-17. (53)
Row 32: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. (52)
Rows 33 – 43: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (52)
Fasten off.
Other side (with top of cardigan to your right as pictured)
Row 1: Ch-16, hdc in 17th st and in each st to end. (52)
Rows 2 – 13: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (52)
Fold two sides in and sew shoulders together using the mattress stitch.
Edging/collar:
Attach yarn at bottom right.
Row 1: Ch-1, turn, hdc in 48 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, hdc in next (last front st) hdc2tog in same and next st (the shoulder seam sts), hdc in same. 2hdc in next 6 sts, hdc in next, hdc2tog in same and next st (the shoulder seam sts), hdc in same. 2hdc in next, hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, hdc in 48 sts. Ch-1, turn. (124)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, hdc in 50 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 50 sts. (128)
Rows 3 – 5: Hdc in first, * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 15 times (33 sts so far), * fpdc around next st, bpdc around next * repeat between * * 30 times. * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 15 times , hdc in last. Ch-1, turn. (128)
Sleeves:
Attach yarn at bottom of armhole with sl st.
Row 1: Ch-1, Hdc in each st around. (32)
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 (32)
Row 4: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (31)
Row 5: Hdc in each st around (31)
Rows 6 & 7: repeat rows 4 & 5 (30)
Rows 8 – 15: Hdc in each around (30)
Row 16: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts. (29)
Row 17: hdc in each st around (29)
Repeat rows 16 & 17 five times (ending with 24 sts)
Rows 28: Hdc in each st around (24)
Rows 29 – 30: * fphdc in first, bphdc in next * repeat between * * around. Slip st to top of next st. Invisible join and weave in ends.
Bottom (optional, not as pictured):
Sc in each row end around bottom of cardigan. Fasten off and weave in all ends. And now your 4/5T cardigan is almost complete! Add the elbow patches if desired, 3/4″ buttons, or a zipper. Done!
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