Here we are! As this is the Youth Large Cardigan size of the Cozy Classroom Cardigan free crochet pattern series, this is the last. The youth sizes range from 3 month to youth large (14/16) and the men’s ranges from adult small to 4XL Tall!
The Cozy Classroom Cardigan is available in a variety of sizes:
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.
Measurements for 14/16 youth:
Armhole to armhole (across back) = 15”
Neck to hem = 22”
Upper arm = 14″ circumference
Cuff = 9″ circumference
Sleeve length = 19”
Body circumference = 34”
Materials:
Worsted weight (size 4/Aran) yarn (such as this)
-approx. 1,000 yards total for 14/16 cardigan
Crochet hook in size J/6mm
Elbow patches (optional – but darn cute!)
Gauge: 11 hdc and 10 rows in 4” square
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
Cozy Classroom (Youth Large Cardigan) Pattern
Row 1: Fhdc-68. (or ch-69, hdc in 2nd chain from hook and each to end) (68)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (68)
Rows 3 – 38: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (68)
Row 39 & 40: Ch-1, turn, hdc in 46 sts. (46)
Row 41: Ch-1, hdc in 46 sts AND THEN ch-23. (69)
Row 42: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. (68)
Rows 43 – 57: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (68)
Fasten off.
Other side (at the BOTTOM of the cardigan)
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in 46 sts (46)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end (46)
Row 3: Ch-1, turn, hdc in 46 sts AND THEN ch-23. (69)
Row 4: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. (68)
Rows 5 – 19: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (68)
Fold front sides in and sew shoulders together using the mattress stitch.
Edging/collar:
Attach yarn at bottom right.
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in 58 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc in next, 2hdc in next, hdc in next, 2hdc in next, hdc in next (shoulder seam st) hdc2tog in same and next st (the shoulder seam sts), hdc in same. 12 hdc across neck, hdc in next (shoulder seam st), hdc2tog in same and next st (the shoulder seam sts), hdc in same. 2hdc in next, hdc in next, 2hdc in next, hdc in next, 2hdc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next, hdc in 58 sts. Ch-1, turn. (162)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, hdc in 50 sts, * 2hdc in next, hdc in 2 sts * repeat between * * 5 times. 2hdc in next, hdc in 24 sts, * 2hdc in next, hdc in 2 sts * repeat between * * 5 times. 2hdc in next, hdc in 50 sts. (176)
Row 3: Ch-1, turn, hdc in 46 sts, * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 41 times, fphdc around next, hdc in 46 sts. (176)
Row 4: Hdc in first, * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 22 times (47 sts so far) * fpdc around next st, bpdc around next * repeat between * * 41 times. * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 22 times , hdc in last. Ch-1, turn. (178)
Row 5: Hdc in first, * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 21 times (45 sts so far), * fpdc around next st, bpdc around next * repeat between * * 43 times. * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 21 times , hdc in last. Ch-1, turn. (178)
Row 6: Hdc in first, * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 19 times (41 sts so far), * fpdc around next st, bpdc around next * repeat between * * 47 times. * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 19 times , hdc in last. Ch-1, turn. (178)
Sleeves:
Attach yarn at bottom of armhole with sl st.
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc 44 times evenly around, hdc2tog, hdc2tog. (46)
Do not join, work in spiral instead using stitch markers to note first st of each round.
Row 2 – 4: hdc in each st around (46)
Row 5: hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts
Row 6: hdc in each st around
Rows 7 – 42: repeat rows 5 & 6 eighteen times (ending with 27)
Rows 43 – 46: * fphdc in first, bphdc in next * repeat between * * around. Slip st to top of next st. Invisible join and weave in ends.
You are done with your youth large cardigan! If you’d like to add a zipper to your new cardigan(s), you are in luck! I just finished a NEW tutorial for adding a zipper, and its pretty snazzy if I do say so!
As this is the Youth Large Cardigan, this is the largest size of the kids versions. I’m so happy we made it! The adult sizes range from Men’s small to 3X. Share photos of your cardigan with me by tagging @HeartHookHome on Instagram and Twitter, and sharing in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community group on Facebook!
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