It’s Shawl Good Crochet Pattern CHILD Size (2/3T)
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I am so excited to continue offering new and free crochet patterns for kids. This is the second published child size of the It’s Shawl Good cardigan. All of the child sizes will be published individually, and for free, right here on Heart Hook Home!
It’s Shawl Good CHILD Size (2/3t)
If you’ve got the adult version of this pattern, and you have a mini me, you simply MUST make a matching set. How adorable for family photos etc! Here’s a short video of me modeling my latest adult size. All sizes are linked below, if you would like the printable file including ALL children’s sizes, you can find that on Ravelry here. Thank you!
The CHILD sizes for the It’s Shawl Good pattern are as follows:
Size 12 – 18 Month
Size 2/3T (this one)
Size 4/6
Size 6/8/10
Size 12/14/16
These cardigans are intended to span multiple sizes. Add or remove length as desired; the armhole openings should fit all children within each respective size range. Find the adult size of this pattern here.
Materials:
Crochet hook in size J/6mm
Size 3/lightweight/DK yarn (about 320 yards)
*Thin cotton suggested, such as Sugarwheel cotton cakes, Caron cotton cakes, or Bernat Baby Cotton.
Note! Lightweight acrylic CAN be used – like Lion Brand Cupcake (pictured here), or other lightweight “cake” yarns but the drape may not be as nice as the “weightier” lightweight/size 3 yarns listed above.
A HUGE Thank you to Susan for testing this size and thank you to her lovely little model! ♥ She’s just precious!
Gauge:
After row 6 the width of the piece should be about 7’’ and the height (from row 1 to the center stitch of row 6) should be about 4’’. See photo after row 6.
Pattern notes:
• Pattern written using US terms.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the center most stitch of each row.
• On the hdc rows, go around the ch-sp from the previous row instead of into the ch – it’s faster!
• Place first st of each row in same as turning. (the beginning chain does not count as a stitch)
• When counting stitches, make sure you count each triple crochet AND each chain stitch.
• Add a hook & eye closure, a button closure, a tie closure, or no closure at all.
• I have highlighted the parts that require more attention using RED.
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Pattern:
See the VIDEO tutorial in this post.
Row 1: Ch-2, 5sc in 2nd st. (5)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, 3hdc in first st, hdc in next, 3hdc in center st, hdc in next, 3hdc in last. (11)
Row 3: Ch-3, turn, 3tc in first st, * ch-1, sk-1 st, tc in next * repeat between * * 1 more time. (ch-1, tc) 3x in center st, ch-1 and tc in next st. Repeat between * * 1x. Ch-1, sk next st, 3tc in last. (21)
Row 4: Ch-1, turn, 3hdc in first, hdc in next 9 sts, 3hdc in center st, hdc in 9 sts, 3hdc in last. (27)
Row 5: Ch-3, turn, 3tc in first. * ch-1, sk-1 st, tc in next * repeat between * * 5 more times. (ch-1, tc) 3x in center st, ch-1 and tc in next st. Repeat between * * 5x. Ch-1, sk next st, 3tc in last. (37)
Row 6: Ch-1, turn, 3hdc in first, hdc in next 17 sts, 3hdc in center st, hdc in 17 sts, 3hdc in last. (43) Measure for gauge!
Row 7: Ch-3, turn, 3tc in first. * ch-1, sk-1 st, tc in next * repeat between * * 9 more times. (ch-1, tc) 3x in center st, ch-1 and tc in next st. Repeat between * * 9x Ch-1, sk next st, 3tc in last. (53)
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Row 8: Ch-1, turn, 3hdc in first, hdc in next 25 sts, 3hdc in center st, hdc in 25 sts, 3hdc in last. (59)
Row 9: Ch-3, turn, 3tc in first. * ch-1, sk-1 st, tc in next * repeat between * * 13 more times. (ch-1, tc) 3x in center st, ch-1 and tc in next st. Repeat between * * 13x Ch-1, sk next st, 3tc in last. (69)
Row 10: Ch-1, turn, 3hdc in first, hdc in next 33 sts, 3hdc in center st, hdc in 33 sts, 3hdc in last. (75)
Row 11: Ch-3, turn, 2tc in first. * ch-1, sk-1 st, tc in next * repeat between * * 5 more times. Loosely ch-12, sk-12, tc in next. Repeat between * * 5 more times. ** Ch-1, tc in next ** repeat between ** ** 3 more times (do not sk st). Repeat between * * 5 more times. Ch-12, sk-12, tc in next. Repeat between * * 5 more times, ch-1, sk next st, 2tc in last. (81)
Row 12: Ch-1, turn, 2hdc in first, hdc in next 13 sts. * sk-1 ch, loosely hdc in next (do NOT chain one, just skip) * repeat between * * 5 more times. Hdc in top of next tc, hdc in next 13 sts, 3hdc in center st, hdc in 14 sts. Loosely hdc in first ch, repeat between * * 5 more times. Sk-1 ch, hdc in top of next tc, hdc in next 12 sts, 2hdc in last. (73)
Row 13: Ch-3, turn, 2tc in first. * ch-1, sk-1 st, tc in next * repeat between * * 16 more times.
** Ch-1, tc in next ** repeat between ** ** 3 more times. Repeat between * * 16 more times. Ch-1, sk next st, 2tc in last. (79)
Row 14: Ch-1, turn, 2hdc in first, hdc in next 38 sts, 3hdc in center st, hdc in 38 sts, 2hdc in last. (83)
Row 15: Ch-3, turn, 2tc in first. * ch-1, sk-1 st, tc in next * repeat between * * 19 more times.
** Ch-1, tc in next ** repeat between ** ** 1 more time. Repeat between * * 19 more times. Ch-1, sk next st, 2tc in last. (87)
Row 16: Ch-1, turn, 2hdc in first, hdc in next 42sts, 3hdc in center st, hdc in 42sts, 2hdc in last. (91)
Row 17: Ch-3, turn, 2tc in first. * ch-1, sk-1 st, tc in next * repeat between * * 21 more times.
** Ch-1, tc in next ** repeat between ** ** 1 more time. Repeat between * * 21 more times. Ch-1, sk next st, 2tc in last. (95)
Row 18: Ch-1, turn, 2hdc in first, hdc in next 46 sts, 3hdc in center st, hdc in 46 sts, 2hdc in last. (99)
Row 19: Ch-3, turn, 2tc in first. * ch-1, sk-1 st, tc in next * repeat between * * 23 more times.
** Ch-1, tc in next ** repeat between ** ** 1 more time. Repeat between * * 23 more times. Ch-1, sk next st, 2tc in last. (103)
Row 20: Ch-1, turn, 2hdc in first, hdc in next 50 sts, 3hdc in center st, hdc in 50 sts, 2hdc in last. (107)
Row 21: Ch-3, turn, 2tc in first. * ch-1, sk-1 st, tc in next * repeat between * * 25 more times.
** Ch-1, tc in next ** repeat between ** ** 1 more time. Repeat between * * 25 more times. Ch-1, sk next st, 2tc in last. (111)
Row 22: Ch-1, turn, 2hdc in first, hdc in next 54 sts, 3hdc in center st, hdc in 54 sts, 2hdc in last. (115)
Row 23: Ch-3, turn, 2tc in first. * ch-1, sk-1 st, tc in next * repeat between * * 27 more times.
** Ch-1, tc in next ** repeat between ** ** 1 more time. Repeat between * * 27 more times. Ch-1, sk next st, 2tc in last. (119)
Row 24: Ch-1, turn, 2hdc in first, hdc in next 58 sts, 3hdc in center st, hdc in 58 sts, 2hdc in last. (123)
Add two more rows in the same pattern sequence if needed and/or desired.
Sleeves:
Row 1: Attach yarn in bottom right (or left if you’re a lefty) corner of armhole. Hdc in each st and ch from the ch-12 of row 11. (12 sts so far) Hdc 4x evenly up side of tc, hdc in next 12 sts, hdc 4x evenly down side of tc. Join to top of first hdc. (32)
Row 2: Ch-4 (counts as tc + ch here and for rest of sleeve), turn, Sk next st, tc in next. ** ch-1, sk-1 st, tc in next * repeat between * * around. Ch-1, join to third ch from beg of row. (16 tcs)
Row 3: Ch-1, turn, * hdc around ch-sp, hdc in next st. * repeat between * * around, 2hdc around last ch-sp. Join to top of first hdc. (32 hdcs)
Repeat rows 2 & 3: 3 more times.
Finish off with a row of single crochet without turning. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Add fringe (optional)
Make fringe (like this). Take 2 – 3 strands and attach them every other stitch along the bottom hem.
I hope you just love the It’s Shawl Good pattern! The adult size can be found here, and if you would like the printable file including ALL children’s sizes, you can find that on Ravelry here. Thank you!
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