Painted Canyon Cardigan Crochet Pattern (size 12/18M)
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If you’re looking for the 12/18M size of the Painted Canyon Cardigan, look no further! In this post you’ll find the second smallest size of this adorable hooded cardigan pattern.
12/18M Painted Canyon Cardigan
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Get the ADULT sizes of this pattern (0 – 28W) here.
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If you are brand new to crocheting cardigans, you’ll want to watch this series of videos. If you would like to make yours into a unicorn, head over to find the unicorn horn and ears patterns here.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
-approx. 450 yards for 12/18M
Stitch markers
Crochet hook in size J/6mm
Gauge: 11 hdc and 10 rows in 4” square
Pattern Notes:
Fhdc =Â Foundation Half Double Crochet
Fphdc/Bphdc =Â Front Post (or Back Post) Half Double Crochet
Buttonholes are unnecessary. Any ⅜” buttons will fit through any opening on the edging should you choose to add them.
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SIZE 12/18M:
Row 1: Fhdc-62. Alternately you could… Ch-63, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end. (62)
Rows 2 – 24: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (62)
ARMHOLES:
Mark 18 stitches in from each side with stitch markers.
LEFT PANEL:
Row 25: Ch-1, turn, hdc in 18 sts only. (18)
Rows 26 – 38: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (18) DO NOT fasten off. Leave attached for starting hood.
CENTER PANEL:
Attach yarn in same st as stitch marker.
Row 25: Ch-1, hdc in same st and next 27 sts. (28)
Rows 26 – 38: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (28) Fasten off leaving ~20” tail for sewing later.
RIGHT PANEL:
Attach yarn in same st as stitch marker.
Row 25: Ch-1, hdc in same st and remaining 17 sts. (18)
Rows 26 – 38: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (18) Fasten off leaving ~20” tail for sewing later.
SEW SHOULDERS:
Fold front sides in and line up top edges to sew shoulders. Starting at the outside, use the long tails from “right panel” and “center panel” to sew using the Mattress Stitch.
Sew shoulders for 9 stitches per side. You should have 9 stitches left on each “front” and 10 stitches along the “neck” for a total of 28 stitches.
HOOD:
Where still attached from “left panel”.
Row 1: Ch-1, turn, hdc in 9 sts. Hdc2tog (using the last two sewn sts from shoulder seam). Hdc in 10 “neck” sts, hdc2tog (using the last two sewn sts from shoulder steam). Hdc in last 9 sts. (30)
Rows 2 – 17: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (30)
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Mark two centermost stitches. Move markers up each row or just line up decreases by eye.
Rows 18 – 22: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to marker. Hdc2tog, hdc in each st to end. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold right sides together and sew the top of hood using Mattress Stitch.
EDGING:
Attach yarn in bottom right corner.
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in each row end up to hood, hdc in peak of hood and down the other side, making sure to place one hdc per row end. (121)
Row 2: Ch-1, turn, hdc in first st. * bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st * repeat between * * around. Bphdc around second to last st, hdc in last. (121)
Row 3: Ch-1, turn, hdc in first st. * fphdc around next st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * around. Fphdc around second to last st, hdc in last. (121)
Row 4: repeat row 2 (and if desired, add additional edging rows in multiples of two)
Row 5: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. Do not fasten off. (121)
Bottom edge: Turn work clockwise. 3sc in corner st, sc in each row end/st around entire bottom. 3sc in last /corner st. Fasten off with invisible join.
SLEEVES:
Looking at the outside, attach yarn in bottom of armhole.
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc 28x evenly around opening. Join to top of first hdc with sl st. (28)
Rows 2 – 3: Ch-1, turn. Hdc in each st around. Join to top of first st with sl st. (28)
Row 4: Ch-1, turn. Hdc in all but last 2 sts, hdc2tog. Join to top of first st with sl st. (27)
Row 5: Ch-1, turn. Hdc in each st around. Join to top of first st with sl st. (27)
Row 6: Ch-1, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in each st around. Join to top of first st with sl st. (26)
Row 7: Ch-1, turn. Hdc in each st around. Join to top of first st with sl st. (26)
Row 8: repeat row 4 (25)
Row 9: repeat row 5 (25)
Row 10: repeat row 6 (24)
Row 11: repeat row 7 (24)
Row 12: repeat row 4 (23)
Rows 13 – 18: repeat row 5 (23)
Row 19: Ch-1, turn. * fphdc around first st, bphdc around next * repeat between * * around. Fphdc around last, join to top of first fphdc with sl st. (23)
Row 20: Ch-1, turn. * bphdc around first st, fphdc around next * repeat between * * around. Bphdc around last, join to top of first bphdc with sl st. (23)
Row 21: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st around. Join with Invisible Join. (23)
And you are finished with your 12/18M Painted Canyon Cardigan! Isn’t that adorable?! ♥
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MORE FREE Child Size CARDIGAN CROCHET PATTERNS:
Infant Size (6 month) Hoodie Crochet Pattern
Toddler Hoodie Free Crochet Pattern (size 2/3T)
Child Size Unicorn Hoodie Crochet Pattern (size 4/5T)
Child Size Unicorn Hoodie Crochet Pattern (sizes 6 – 8)
Child Size Unicorn Hoodie Crochet Pattern (size 10/12)
And the ADULT pattern (sizes up to 28) is available here.
Hi Ashley, I’m making the 12 month size PCC. Without sewing the shoulders, I have 15 inches from shoulder to bottom. It looks too long, is it? It measures 20” in circumference already without the edging. Plus, I watched your video because I was wondering about those extra stitches on the front shoulder sections. I didn’t notice any on the one you did with the Mandala yarn. Is there another video to see it actually coming together, slowly..lol
Thank you
Hi Susan! It sounds like your measurements are spot on…and the increases on the left and right panels are simply to give more of a lapel for the hood to be attached to…babies tend to have proportionately larger heads, so we added a few more lapel stitches on the 12 month size to give a little more hood room. Hope this makes sense and helps!
If the beginning is 56 hdc how can it then be 15 on each side (30) and 28 in the middle. Am I missing something?
Hi Barbara! The stitch marked stitches will have 2 stitches in each, giving you 2 more sts total for the row. Hope this helps!
Wish your video had slow motion and volume on it
Dear Ashlea, I’d like to thank you for this pattern.
I’ve just finished it for my 10 months old baby, and it is just lovely. 🙂
I really admire your enthusiasm!
Thank you once more, and I’d really like to share a picture of the sweater with you.
Hi Eszter! I am so happy that you enjoyed the pattern! I would love to see it! You can email a picture or share on the Heart Hook Home Facebook page.
Hood: row 21….when I get to the marker is it one hdc2tog? If it is one….does it go in the 18th or 19th stitch?
thank you so much for this pattern! I just started last night , I can’t wait to see the end results. thanks again for easy to understand instructions. I’m a newbie!!
Hi Kim! I hope you enjoy the pattern! Good luck to you and happy crocheting!
Could someone please explain what the increases are for on the shoulder section of the 12m size? I’m a leftie; when I fold this in the bump from the increases will be toward the center. Seems like this is going to mess up the edge and edging? Did I read things wrong and put them on the wrong end? Seems like they’re correct, from the comments. Thanks!
I really appreciate your video. I’m very hard-of-hearing, and talkies with no captions are such a waste. Yours was a refreshing change, and perfectly understandable without all the stuff I can’t hear. Thanks. Please keep it up.
I love the pattern, thank you so much. I have been wanting to make something like this but didn’t know how to go about it. Again thank you.
Thank you, thank you so much. this is exactly what I have been looking for.
How do I print just the pattern. I can’t seem to do it with out getting all the other stuff with it/
Thank you,
Roseann
Dear Ashlea,
I like the jacket pattern so much, thanks for sharing.
Please kindly advise, how to crochet for the button hole, and I wan the button for this jacket.Thanks
Hi there! As long as you use 3/4″ buttons they will fit through any opening on the opposite side of the edging. Hope that helps!
Thanks Ashlea, So that mean I not need do a button Hole for the 3/4. If the button is bigger, can you teach me do a big button hole .
Hope to head from you 🙂
You could use a larger hook for the edging only, and that would suffice, I think.
OK thanks Ashlea:) have a nice day:)
You said to watch the video. Is there another one besides the one with the yellow and green yarn one that is is speedy and all about crocheting rather that starting new sections. I have started it twice, cant seem to get the correct size.
Starting again. think i have it figured out…. folding over and doing shoulders…..
Thanks
Carla
I started the 2T size with an I hook for my 1 yr granddaughter and it was way too big for her. I will put it away for when she gets bigger. I started the 12 mo. With a K hook and will see how that turns out. I also plan on making 3 more adult sizes since I really love this pattern. So simple and easy!
Thanks so much for the children’s sizes , 6 great grand children I’m going to be busy.
Maggie
Quesnel , British Columbia, Canada
What is the color of the trim on the grey marbled sweater? I need to order but don’t see the darker shade by Soft and Sleek Baby yarn. Thank you!
I’m stuck at the hoodie with the 12 m pattern, shoulder attachment and count. It just isn’t adding up.
Hello I am doing the 12 months for my great grandson I’m almost finished with the sleeves it doesn’t say when you switch to the edging color so is the last 4 rows the fphdc and bphdc for the edging on the sleeves ?
Hi! Yes if you want to change the color it would be on those last 4 rows. Thanks
I want to make this for a newborn. Would a size 3 baby yarn or mandala, hooked with a G or H, make it too small?
I made a 6 month old one, no problem. Starred a size 2/3 and it ended up way to big.
Inside from arm pit ended up 15″ long and I need it to 9″. Tore it all out, restarted, did the gauge.
Thought I’d try a 12 month, he’s 2, but he’s very small. Used a size J hook, 11 stitched ends up at like 3″. So then I used a “k” hook. 11 stitched ended up at 4″, but when I got the 10 rows on it, it ended up at around 5 1/2″. I’m so confused. I want to make one for my grandson, to match his little sisters.
P.s. those were my gauge measurements
Absolutely love this pattern! I made the 6 month and am now working on the 12 month! Thank you!
Is there a way to get a PDF of the pattern? I only have the internet aft the library or other free wifi area but would love to make this for my nephew.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/painted-canyon-hooded-cardigan
Here is a link to her ravelry. .also after sizes at the bottom of the pattern you can click the word ” here ” and it will take you to it
Sorry for the repeat, my phone isn’t behaving…
I am in love with this, but, I am having some math problems at the center/back portion. If the base is 56, and you mark 15st on each side, you are only left with 26 stitches. This has you starting in the 15th marker on the right, going 27st, adding one in the other marker… I am not good at math! Admittedly. Can you explain? Thanks!
Could thou tell me if the increases on the front. Pieces near the shoulders are on the ends towards the outsides or to the middle? I’m left handed so sometimes trying to reverse directions throws Mr offs. Thanks!
Hi Debbie!
They should be on the outside while you work, then the inside when you fold the fronts in. Hope that helps!
Thanks for lovely pattern!!!
Tagged you on Instagram to share picture of my 12 month infant baby hoodie…
Are there pictures anywhere? Im confused at the armhole. Please help! Anyone? Thanks
Watch the video, it helped me..
I am on love with this, but, I am having some math problems at the center/back portion.
If the base is 56, and you mark 15st on each side, you are only left with 26 stitches. This has you starting in the 15th marker on the right, going 27st, adding on in the marker…
I am not good at math! Admittedly. Can you explain?
Thanks!
Hi
I’m new to your email and wanted to print a copy of all of your sizes of your free hoodie pattern. When I go to revalry it says I need to order for $5…. which by the way is cheap, but how do I get those patterns to print? Thanks for your delightful patterns
Hi Ann! I just responded to your email. Thank you!
I absolutely love this pattern! However, I just made the 6 month for a coworker and it is more like a 3-4 month size?? I dont want to go all the way up to a 12 month because her granddaughter really is a small little thing. Do you think going up to a K hook will remedy the problem? It doesn’t fit around her and the sleeves are too short. I can fix the sleeves part by a more rows there but not sure if you think a K hook will be too open with a 4 weight yarn.
Oh man! Did you do the gauge swatch? You could definitely go up a hook size though, and that will help!
I did the swatch but I think my problem is, even though the yarn said it was a size 4, it’s a thin sleek size 4. I’m going to make a toddler 2-4 today with red heart and see how that works up. Still love the pattern! Thank you!
I just made a size 2/3toddler in this. My grandbabes is 20 months she’s very tall but very thin! I went down a size in hook to a size I. It came out perfect! Love it!! And the pattern was easy to follow and well explained. I can’t wait to make one for me next! And another for her!
Hi I got switched around, do the increases on the left and right panels go on the inside or the outside?
Hi Megan!
They should point to the outsides, but if they point in its not the end of the world either. The stitch count is more important. Hope that helps!
Hi I purchased your adult pattern sizes on etsy. Trying to make size 10/12. I am having trouble figuring out how many rows for the body (I believe I need 56 rows) and how many rows for the panels (I believe 24 rows?) I believe it’s suppose to have 80 rows with both parts together. Sorry I am new to this
I would like to make the 12 month size with Bernat Baby Sparkle which is a 3 yarn. Should I use a different sized hook?
I’d love to print this and sit down with the paper, but it isn’t free on Ravelry anymore. Is it supposed to be? Am I missing something?
I just read thru the pattern, i dont understand what fphdc and bphdc means, once i get that im ready to get to it, thanks….
Front post half double crochet & back post half double crochet.
Thanks for the pattern I am going to make 6 months size for my great grandchild to be born in the new year living in Australia it will be great for next winter thanks again. Dorothy George Casino Australia
I just purchased this pattern but don’t know how to view it! Can it be sent to me in email form?
Pueden traducirlo al español.
How do I make it without the hoodie? Thanks
I have become so addicted I bought the adult pattern. Question answered
Alesha, I just finished the 12 month size cardigan in shades of beige and brown with Bernat Pop. The cardigan is cute and cuddly. I will be adding a simple clasp closure so the cardigan will stay put on my granddaughter this winter. Thank you for making it available for free in so many sizes. Your work is an inspiration to crocheters: attractive and easy to follow directions. I am also at Pinterest at lilcreates.
Hi ashlea I bought your pattern off etsy. I am having a hard time figuring out how many rows for the body (56?). And how many rows for the panels (24?) to make a total of 80 rows. Before starting the hood.
I’m so confused on the shoulders. Can you help?
Hi Jessica!
Have you watched the companion video for this pattern? I think it will help. Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=061ASkM1GB8
Is there a video for this pattern!
Yes there is a companion video here. It is the 2/3t size in the video so I didn’t include stitch counts or anything. But I think it will help get the basic concept down. Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=061ASkM1GB8
Loving the pattern! I just have a quick question though, I noticed the Lion brand mandala yarn is a double knit instead of a Worsted Weight. So my guage is way off. Would you be able to tell me how to remedy this? I’m getting “2,1/2 instead of 4.
Hi Alannah!
You could go up to the 4/5t size if you want to continue with the Mandala. I bet that would do it!
Hi
This is just adorable. Do you have a boys cardigan version?
Thanks for sharing your pattern.
Joan
You could make it a bit shorter and add buttons. I bet that would be adorable!
Thanks!
Really well written, easy to follow! I loved your clarifying comments! They made it easier and enjoyable! It’s a beautiful sweater! Thank you very much for sharing. Charri
Thank you Charri! I’m so glad!
Thank you for working on and posting this pattern in size 12 months. I am going to start on it right away.
You are welcome! Keep me posted on how it goes!