Even beginners can crochet this simple children’s cardigan! Learn how to crochet a sweater for kids with this free pattern & video tutorial.

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Skill Level: Basic

Sizing:
Sizing follows the Craft Yarn Council’s standards for Children’s and Youth sizes.

This sweater fits oversized, with about 4” of positive ease. If child is between sizes, size up if you want a slouchy-fit sweater, or size down if you want a more fitted sweater.

Instructions and yarn requirements for size 2 are given outside the parentheses, with 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 given inside the parentheses, like this: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16)

When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.

To Fit Chest:
21 (23, 25, 26.5, 28, 30, 31.5, 32.5)” / 53 (58.5, 63.5, 67, 71, 76, 80, 82.5) cm

Finished Chest Measurement of Cardigan:
25 (26.5, 28, 29.5, 31, 33, 34.5, 36)” / 63.5 (67, 71, 75, 79, 84, 87.5, 91.5) cm

Back Length:
11.75 (12.5, 13.75, 16.75, 18, 19.25, 20.75, 21)” / 30 (32, 35, 42.5, 45.5, 49, 52.5, 53) cm

Please Note: Cardigan length will fall differently on individuals of different heights. To see how long the cardigan will fall, measure the back length measurement against the wearer.

You Will Need:

• Approx. 400 (450, 525, 678, 762, 764, 968, 1022) yards #4 Worsted Weight yarn (I used Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Low-Pill in Silver Grey, 100% Acrylic, 5oz / 142g, 232 yds / 213m per skein, 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins)
• US Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Measuring Tape
• Yarn Needle or Blunt Tapestry Needle
• 2 Stitch Markers or Safety Pins

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