Cozy Classroom Kids Cardigan Free Crochet Pattern Size 6/8
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This new cardigan series hit me right in the feels. Not only did I start this kids cardigan series for the men in my life (to compliment the Painted Canyon Cardigan series) but my 8 year old helper hand sewed the zipper onto this kids cardigan. ♥
That’s right, 8 year old Cameron used a needle and thread to sew on the zipper to his cardigan, almost entirely all by himself. I just love the skills my boys are learning as a result of my crochet and crafting. This is not the only time he’s helped with creating in our house! He’s also fun to watch in our weekly Facebook LIVE videos. Some little lady sure is going to be lucky someday! ♥
See the full (professional looking) zipper tutorial here.
I was originally going to do a tutorial for the sewing of the zipper, but since he wanted to spearhead that project himself – and he did a fantastic job! If you want to use buttons for closure instead, 3/4″ buttons should fit nicely through the edging stitches – no button holes required!
Cozy Classroom Cardigan Pattern 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.
Materials:
Worsted weight (size 4/Aran) yarn (such as this)
-approx. 700 yards total for 6/8 kids cardigan
Crochet hook in size J/6mm
Elbow patches (optional – but darn cute!)
Gauge: 11 hdc and 10 rows in 4” square
Measurements when on gauge:
Armhole to armhole (across back) = 12″
Neck to hem = 19″
Upper arm = 11″ circumference
Cuff = 8.5″ circumference
Sleeve length = 14.5″
Body circumference = 27″
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
Kids cardigan 6/8 pattern
Row 1: Fhdc-56 (or Ch-57, hdc in 2nd ch from hk and each to end) (56)
Row 2: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (56)
Rows 3 – 32: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (56)
Row 33: Ch-1, hdc in 38 sts, ch-19. (57)
Row 34: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. (56)
Rows 35 – 47: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (56)
Fasten off.
Other side (with top of cardigan to your right as pictured)
Row 1: Ch-18, hdc in 19th st and in each st to end. (56)
Rows 2 – 15: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (56)
Fold front sides in and sew shoulders together using the mattress stitch.
Edging/collar:
Attach yarn at bottom right as pictured.
Row 1: Ch-1, turn, hdc in 50 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, 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 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next, hdc in 50 sts. Ch-1, turn. (134)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, hdc in 46 sts, * 2hdc in next, hdc in 2 sts * repeat between * * 3 times. 2hdc in next, hdc in 16 sts, * 2hdc in next, hdc in 2 sts * repeat between * * 3 times. 2hdc in next, hdc in 46 sts. (144)
Row 3: 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 * * 38 times. * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 15 times , hdc in last. Ch-1, turn. (144)
Rows 4 & 5: Hdc in first, * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 13 times (29 sts so far), * fpdc around next st, bpdc around next * repeat between * * 42 times. * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 13 times , hdc in last. Ch-1, turn. (144)
Sleeves:
Attach yarn at bottom of armhole with sl st.
Row 1: Ch-1, Hdc in each st around. (36)
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 (36)
Row 4: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (35)
Row 5: Hdc in each st around (35)
Rows 6 & 7: repeat rows 4 & 5 (34)
Rows 8 – 15: Hdc in each around (34)
Row 16: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts. (33)
Row 17: hdc in each st around (33)
Repeat rows 16 & 17 seven times (ending with 26 sts)
Row 32 – 34: * 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 kids cardigan is almost finished!
If you like, add on the elbow patches using a whip stitch. For the 6/8 kids cardigan I used full size elbow patches instead of cutting them as I did with the smaller sizes. Also add a separating (make sure its separating so you can open the jacket) zipper (18″ pictured) or those 3/4″ buttons if you like!
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