Country Cute Cardi
Get your little girl ready for the cooler weather with this adorable Country Cute Cardi. Cardigans are a great layering piece for all ages and can be dressed up or dressed down. This easy crochet pattern is worked up using Lion Brand Homespun Yarn in any color of your choice. Because of the bulky weight of this particular yarn, this free crochet pattern works up quickly and easily. Sizing instructions are included for children ages 6-12.
Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook
Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)
MATERIALS:
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LION BRAND® HOMESPUN® (Art. #790)
#404 Lagoon 1 (2, 2) skeins
or color of your choice - LION BRAND® crochet hook size J-10 (6 mm)
- LION BRAND® stitch markers
- LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle
SIZES:
6-8 years (9-10 years, 11-12 years)
Finished Chest 29 (30 1/2, 33) in. (73.5 (77.5, 84) cm)
Finished Length 10 1/2 (11, 12) in. (26.5 (28, 30.5) cm)
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
GAUGE:
10 dc + 6 rows = 4 in. (10 cm)
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to match the gauge, try using a smaller size hook; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
dc2tog (dc 2 sts together) (Yarn over, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops) twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook – 1 st decreased.
NOTES
- Cardi is worked in one piece beg at lower edge.
- When Cardi has reached armhole length, chs are worked for sleeves. You’ll need a separate strand of yarn to make the sleeve chs, so before beginning, cut a length about 3 yds. (3 m) long, and set it aside until you reach the yoke portion of the Cardi.
CARDI:
Body
Ch 74 (78, 84).
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook (beg ch counts as first dc), and in each ch across – 72 (76, 82) dc at the end of this row.
Rows 2-6 (6, 7): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, dc in each st across.
Shape Yoke
Next Row: Drop loop from hook, but do not fasten off.
Next Row: From RS, sk first 15 (16, 18) sts, join a separate strand of yarn with sl st in next st, ch 22 (24, 26) for sleeve, sk next 6 sts along body for underarm, sl st in next st. Fasten off.
Next Row: From RS, sk next 26 (28, 30) sts following the end of the ch for the first sleeve, join a separate strand of yarn with sl st in next st, ch 22 (24, 26) for sleeve, sk next 6 sts for underarm, sl st in next st. Fasten off.
Pick up loop dropped at end of Row 6 (6, 7).
Row 1: Ch 3, turn, *dc in each st to first ch of sleeve ch, dc in each ch of sleeve ch; rep from * once, dc in each st to end of row – 104 (112, 122) dc at the end of this row.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 7 (11, 10) sts, dc2tog, place a marker in dc2tog just made, *dc in next 9 sts, dc2tog, place a marker in dc2tog just made; rep from * 7 (7, 8) more times, dc in each st to end of row – 95 (103, 112) sts.
Rows 4-8 (9, 9): Ch 3, turn, *dc in each st to 1 st before marker, dc2tog, move marker to dc2tog just made; rep from * 8 (8, 9) more times, dc in each st to end of row – 50 (49, 52) sts at the end of last row. Remove markers.
Row 9 (10, 10): Ch 3, turn, dc in next 7 sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 5 (6, 4) sts, dc2tog; rep from * 4 (3, 5) more times, dc in each st to end of row – 44 (44, 45) sts.
Fasten off.
FINISHING:
From RS, join yarn with sl st in lower front corner of Cardi.
Row 1 (RS): Work sl st evenly spaced up front, across back neck, and down opposite front. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)(s)
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
RS = right side
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)