Bobblicious Cardigan
Size 7-8 years
This cute chunky looking cardigan is made using a simple hdc (htc UK) stitch and bobble stitch for the body, it is quick and easy to work up. The Full pattern is available in sizes preemie to 10 years in a PDF download here
Materials
890 metres dk / weight 3 yarn
4 mm crochet hook
3-6 x 15-25 mm buttons
Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK terms
Sc = single crochet (double crochet in UK)
Dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)
Hdc = half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)
hsc = herringbone single crochet (herringbone double crochet UK) insert hook into the left vertical strand of previous stitch, then insert hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over pull through all 3 loops on hook youtube skip to 44:00
Slst = slip stitch
Ch = chain
Bs = Bobble Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, *yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop* x 3, yarn over, pull through all 9 loops on hook.
Or you can get a slightly different look and make your bobble as follows: *yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops* x 4, you should have 5 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through all 5.
Fpdc = (front post double crochet) (front post treble crochet UK)= yo and insert hook into the front post of the stitch below and dc as usual.
Bpdc = back post double crochet (back post treble UK)
** = repeat between
[ ] = in the same stitch
Gauge
With 4mm hook
9 hdc x 5 rows = 2” x 2”
* Working in the first stitch the ch1 does not count as a stitch so always ch1 and sc / hdc in the first stitch.*
Size 7-8 years
28” chest plus 1-2” positive ease
Shoulder to hem 18”
Shoulder to cuff 19”
Ch 58
Row 1: [3 hdc] in the third chain from hook, hdc 15, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 22, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 15, [3 hdc] in the next. (64) Turn
Row 2: ch1, [2 hdc] in the first, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 17, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 24, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 17, [3 hdc] in the next, [2 hdc] in the last. (74) Turn
Row 3: ch1, [2 hdc] in the first, hdc 2, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 19, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 26, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 19, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 2, [2 hdc] in the last. (84) Turn
Row 4: ch1, [2 hdc] in the first, hdc 4, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 21, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 28, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 21, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 4, [2 hdc] in the last. (94) Turn
Row 5: ch1, [2 hdc] in the first, hdc 6, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 23, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 30, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 23, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 6, [2 hdc] in the last. (104) Turn
Row 6: ch1, [2 hdc] in the first, hdc 8, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 25, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 32, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 25, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 8, [2 hdc] in the last. (114) Turn
Row 7: ch1, [2 hdc] in the first, hdc 10, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 27, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 34, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 27, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 10, [2 hdc] in the last. (124) Turn
Row 8: ch1, [2 hdc] in the first, hdc 12, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 29, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 36, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 29, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 12, [2 hdc] in the last. (134) Turn
Row 9: ch1, [2 hdc] in the first, hdc 14, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 31, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 38, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 31, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 14, [2 hdc] in the last. (144) Turn
Row 10: ch1, [2 hdc] in the first, hdc 16, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 33, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 40, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 33, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 16, [2 hdc] in the last. (154) Turn
Row 11: ch1, [2 hdc] in the first, hdc 18, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 35, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 42, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 35, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 18, [2 hdc] in the last. (164) Turn
Row 12: ch1, [2 hdc] in the first, hdc 20, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 37, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 44, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 37, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 20, [2 hdc] in the last. (174) Turn
Row 13: ch1, hdc 23, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 39, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 46, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 39, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 23. (182) Turn
Row 14: ch1, hdc 24, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 41, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 48, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 41, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 24. (190) Turn
Row 15: ch1, hdc 25, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 43, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 50, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 43, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 25. (298) Turn
Divide for armholes
Row 16: Ch1, hdc 26, [3 hdc] in the next, skip 45, [2 hdc] in the next, hdc 52, [3 hdc] in the next, skip 45, [3 hdc] in the next, hdc 26. (115) Turn
Row 17: (wrong side) ch1, sc in the same, sc 2, *bs, sc 3* repeat to end. (115) Turn
Row 18: (right side) ch1, sc in the same, fpdc in the stitch two rows below, *sc 3, fpdc* repeat to last stitch and sc. (115) Turn
Repeat row 17 and 18 until work measures 17 inches from the shoulder, ending with a wrong side row.
Bottom edging
Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc in each stitch to end. Turn
Row 2: ch1, *fpdc, bpdc* repeat across.
Row 3: ch1, *bpdc, fpdc* repeat across.
Then continue to the button band.
Button/Buttonhole Bands
Row 1: continuing from bottom edging, ch1, work hdc evenly up to the top, around the neck and back down to the other side. Turn
For row 2, mark out where you want the button holes, ch2 where the markers are and continue with the fpdc, bpdc. (Not skipping any stitches)
Row 2: Buttonhole row, ch1, *fpdc, bpdc* repeat around and where the markers are ch2 to create the button holes. Turn
Row 3: ch1, *fpdc, bpdc* repeat around, doing 2 sc in the ch2 space for the buttonhole.
Fasten off and sew your buttons on to match the button holes and weave in all ends
Sleeves
With 4mm hook
Row 1: With the wrong side facing, join yarn to the first unworked stitch under the arm, ch1, hdc to the end, slst to first. (48) Turn
Row 2: ch1, hdc all, slst to first. (48) Turn
Repeat rows 2 until the sleeve measures 18 inches from the shoulder, then continue to cuffs.
Cuffs
Row 1: ch1, hdc 1, *hdc 3, dec* x 8, hdc 7, slst to first. (40) Turn
Row 2-3: ch1, *fpdc, bpdc* repeat across, slst to first. (40) Turn
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