I have no idea what type of yarn this is, how many yards, what weight… nothing. It’s variegated. A friend was cleaning stash.

I am going to see if I have enough to make a child’s cardigan as a Xmas present.

This pattern is size 4-6. (No way is this large enough for a 6 year old.)

Here goes!

This is my 2nd try at this pattern.

1 - There is no target size. Sure there is a gauge but what good is it if you have no idea what the final size is beyond “child 4-6”? No length or width measurements in the pattern at all (except for gauge).

2 - Designer is a VERY loose crocheter. Her stitches are super tall.

Gauge

My gauge is shorter than hers because I don’t yank my stitches up. I noticed others have commented about their stitches being shorter, too. I don’t think it matters because the stitch pattern is simple enough that you can add the pattern repeat (2 rows), as you like.

I have no idea if the size I am making is the right size for a 4 year old or not. I will have to go out on the internet and see if I can find some measurements.

I found measurements for size 4 but there are several sets of them. Very confusing!

Yarn

Since I don’t know how much yarn I have, I don’t intend to add fringe. At least not at this stage. I am hoping to have enough just to make the cardigan. I figure if I don’t, I can use another solid color yarn as a trim or something.

Starting Over
The website calls for a Size I hook (5.5 mm). But when I got to the armhole, it just looks so small. I checked the pattern page and it says Size J hook (6 mm). I am going to start over with the J hook.

The sizing is working better with the larger hook. Once again, I am at Row 13.

Sleeve
I worked 4 pattern repeats. I ran out of yarn. At least I got short sleeves on the cardigan.

It sure seems small for a size 4. But the measurements are good.

Finishing
I did get the last row of sc on the ends of the sleeves. I had just enough left to add a last row of “sc, hdc” across the bottom hem.

Dimensions

armhole - 4.5 in
chest - 23 in
under arm to hem - 9.5 in

Note - If this ends up being too small for the 4 year old, she has a baby sister who is 1. So, it will work for at least one of them!