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The Ice Cream Party Cardi is a simple and classic children’s cardigan. While the body uses a basic stitch, special care is given to the shoulder area for a good fit.

This cardigan is seamed, has a deep V-neck and a modified drop shoulder. Each piece is worked flat from the bottom up and mattress stitched together. After seaming, slip stitch ribbing is applied around the bottom, neckline, and sleeves of the cardigan. Links to video tutorials are provided for help with assembly, seaming, applied slip stitch ribbing, and buttonholes.

Skill Level
Beginner (uses basic stitches and simple shaping)

Children’s Sizes
2, 4, 6 (8, 10, 12)
To Fit Bust Circumference
21, 22, 24 (27, 29, 30) inches
53.5, 56, 61 (69, 73.5, 76) centimeters

Finished Measurements
Designed to have 4” (10cm) of
positive ease.

A - Bust Circumference (closed)
25, 26, 28 (31, 33, 34)”
63.5, 66, 71 (78.5, 83.5, 86.5) cm

B - Length (from center back)
15, 17.5, 19 (21, 21, 24)”
38, 44.5, 48.5 (53.5, 53.5, 61) cm

C - Upper Arm Circumference
10, 12, 14.5 (14.5, 14.5, 16.5)”
25.5, 30.5, 37 (37, 37, 42) cm

D - Wrist Circumference
7, 7, 7 (8, 8, 8)”
17.5, 17.5, 17.5 (20.5, 20.5, 20.5) cm

E - Sleeve Length
10.5, 12.5, 14.5 (15.5, 15.5, 17.5)”
26.7, 31.5, 37 (39.5, 39.5, 44.5) cm

Yarn Requirements
Worsted Weight (#4 Medium)
650, 845, 970 (1,210, 1,360, 1475) yards
595, 773, 887 (1,106, 1,244, 1,349) meters

Suggested Yarn
3, 4, 5 (6, 7, 7) skeins Lion Brand Ice Cream Cotton Blend, 53% Acrylic, 47% Cotton,
225 yds (206 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g) (shown in color Strawberry)

Hooks
US size H-8 (5.0 mm) hook or size needed to obtain gauge for body.
US size J-10 (6.0 mm) hook for ribbing or hook 1.0 mm larger than hook used for body.

Notions
6 Size ¾” buttons
I used “You’re Sweet” buttons from Shelly’s Buttons and More
Sewing Needle
Coordinated Thread
Tapestry Needle
5 Sewing Pins or Stitch Markers

Gauge
14.5 stitches, 11.5 rows = 4” in half double crochet.