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Cozy 12 Month Cardigan Crochet Pattern

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Now that we are two sizes into this NEW Cozy Classroom/Coed Cardigan series, I’m feeling more and more excited. Isn’t this new infant 12 month cardigan just adorable?

Cozy Classroom Cardigan crochet pattern

Cardigan (12 months)

Get the 3 – 6 month size here.
Get the 12 month size here.
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Get the 8/10 youth size here.
Get the 10/12 youth size here.
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See a bunch of photos and grab the ADULT size here.

Cozy Coed Cardigan

Adorable Infant cardigan crochet pattern for 12 months

Materials:

Worsted weight (size 4/Aran) yarn (such as this)
-approx. 325 yards total for 12 month cardigan
Crochet hook in size J/6mm
Elbow patches (optional – but darn cute!)

Gauge: 11 hdc and 10 rows in 4” square

12 month cardigan pattern

1 year old cardigan crochet pattern

Measurements:

Armhole to armhole (across back) = 10″
Neck to hem = 13″
Upper arm = 9″ circumference
Cuff = 8″ circumference
Sleeve length = 8″
Body circumference = 22″

Easy crochet cardigan pattern

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

12 Month Cardigan Pattern 

Row 1: Fhdc-40 (or Ch-41, hdc in 2nd ch from hk and each to end) (40)

Row 2: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (40)

Rows 3 – 24: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (40)

Row 25: Ch-1, hdc in 25 sts, ch-16. (41)

Row 26: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. (40)

Rows 27 – 36: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (40)

Fasten off.

Armholes for infant cardigan

Other side (with top of cardigan to your right as pictured)

Row 1: Ch-15, hdc in 16th st and in each st to end. (40)

Rows 2 – 12: Ch-1, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each st to end. (40)

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

Cardigan pattern series by Heart Hook Home

Edging/collar:

First row of edging on the cozy coed cardigan series

Attach yarn at bottom right as pictured. 

Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in 37 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc 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. Hdc in next, 2hdc in next, hdc in 37 sts. Ch-1, turn. (92)

First row of collar on cozy coed cardigan series

Cozy Coed Cardigan 12 month size pattern

Row 2: Hdc in 21 sts, 2hdc in next. Dc in 14 sts, 2dc in next 3 sts, dc in 3 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2 sts, 2dc in next 2 sts, dc in 2 sts, 2dc in next, dc in 3 sts, 2dc in next 3 sts, dc in 14 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in 21 sts. Ch-1, turn. (104)

Crocheting the collar on the cozy coed cardigan

Row 3: Hdc in first, * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 10 times (23 sts so far), * fpdc around next st, bpdc around next * repeat between * * 28 times. * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * 10 times , hdc in last. (104)

Cozy coed cardigan crochet pattern

Sleeves:

Attach yarn at bottom of armhole with sl st.

Row 1: Ch-1, hdc 30 times evenly around armhole (30)

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

Row 2: Hdc around (30)

Row 3: Hdc in each stitch around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (29)

Row 4-5: Hdc in each stitch around (29)

Row 6: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (28)

Row 7-9: Hdc in each st around (28)

Row 10: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (27)

Row 11: Hdc in each st around (27)

Row 12: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (26)

Row 13: Hdc in each st around (26)

Row 14: Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts (25)

Rows 15 – 18: Hdc in each st around (25)

Row 19: * fphdc in first, bphdc in next * repeat between * * around. Slip st to top of next st. Invisible join and weave in ends.

Sleeves of the cozy coed cardigan pattern

Bottom (optional):

Sc in each row end around bottom of cardigan. Fasten off and weave in all ends. And now your 12 month cardigan is almost finished!

Adding Elbow Patches:

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

Sewing on elbow patches

Of course, you do not have to add the elbow patches, especially to the 12 month cardigan size. If you do, however, the cheapest I have found the patches is $3.99 per 2-pack. I cut one of the patches into two smaller sizes for this 12 month cardigan, and I’ll use the other patch cut into two for the 2/3t size when that is completed!

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 12 Month Cardigan with me by tagging @HeartHookHome on Instagram and Twitter, and by sharing in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community group on Facebook!

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When all of the child’s sizes are completed, I will offer them as one download, similar to that of the Painted Canyon Cardigan. Woot!

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Comments

  1. Vasili ricci says

    Hi I was wondering what yarn you used for the toddler cardigan? It is so beautiful and I would love to use the same color.
    Reply

  2. John Smith says

    I started with one cardigan in green I liked but once you visit it changes to a brown one I don’t like. Where is the green pattern. I find this habit of changing patterns very annoying.
    Reply

  3. Molly says

    Hi, I am making the size 2T/3T sweater. My question is, after stitching the shoulder seams, how many open (unused) rows should there be at the back of the neck? It doesn’t seem like there’s room for his neck. Thank you Molly
    Reply

    • Heart Hook Home says

      Hi Molly! There should be 2 open stitches at the neck. I know it may not seem like enough, but adding the collar really opens that neck area up. Hope this helps!
      Reply

  4. Khadijah says

    I watched the video for the small size on youtube and you started the sleeve connection with hdc2tog then hdc all through . My question is that can I do the same procedure with size 12 months Thanks alot my dear
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  5. Khadijah says

    Hello my dear I am doing the 12 months pattern and I reached the armhole and did the first row of the sleeve and I got 32 hdc instead of 30 is that okay!?? Thanks for the beautiful pattern
    Reply

  7. Khadijah says

    Hello my dear Very happy to see your free pattern for this nice jacket . Do you think Caron simply soft yarn will be good for this jacket?? Thanks alot
    Reply

  8. Kimberly Marie Welch says

    I just took measurements for the 12 month size and everything is right except the sleeve length is off by an inch. Where would I add the length?
    Reply

    • Heart Hook Home says

      Hi Kimberly! Just add a couple of HDC rows to the end of the sleeve before doing row 19. Hope this helps!
      Reply

  9. Kerry says

    Hi there. You don’t mention gauge on your pattern? I’d like to use a chunky yarn instead of Afgan - pls advise on gauge :)
    Reply

  13. Kelly says

    What yarn did you use in this patter for the child's cardigan? It's gorgeous, but I didn't see that color in the Red Heart line recommended in the article.
    Reply

    • Ashlea says

      Hi! I do my hdc stitches with a chain 1 and in the second chain from hook. Have you watched this video? I think it will help! http://hearthookhome.com/crochet-front-post-and-back-post-crochet-stitches/
      Reply

  15. VICTORIA says

    Hi I’m having trouble understanding this pattern, one lapel has 24 rows, and the other only has 12, then the back only has 8, please explain
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    • Ashlea says

      Hmm, I will look at the pattern again, but you should have equal numbers of stitches on both sides (if you want to mark them I find that helpful). If you'd like to send me a photo of what you've got so far I will take a look. Thanks! ashlea@hearthookhome.com
      Reply

  16. Lou says

    I would like to learn how to do a granny square. I've had several seizures and i can't quite get it. Is there any way you can dumb it down for me, please.
    Reply

  17. Jerusha Moss says

    I end know how to do the they, so would I chain 2 more and start in the second chain from the hook? In the PCC for Children you gave the option and didn't on this pattern. Or where can I learn how to do the foundation hdc? Thanks, and you are brilliant.
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    • bluebasil says

      If you look carefully you will find the instructions on how to do it with just doing it with a chain instead of the fhdc. 12 month size instructions. in () Im old school and just do it with a regular chain.
      Reply

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