Preemie Bobblicious Cardigan
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 premium pattern that includes pictures with sizes preemie-10 years can be purchased here
Materials
Approx 200 meters of dk / weight 3 yarn
4 mm hook
3 x 15 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)
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.
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)
Gauge Square
With 4mm hook
Row 1: Ch11, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each chain across. (9) Turn
Row 2-5: ch1, hdc in base of ch1, hdc 8. (9) Turn
Square should measure 2 inches x 2 inches.
If you're out with a 4mm hook try a 4.5mm hook.
If you have problems hitting the length but the width is ok, try dc instead of hdc.
* Working in the first stitch the ch1 does not count as a stitch so always ch1 and sc / hdc in the first stitch.*
Preemie 4-6lb
Ch 27
Row 1: 3 hdc in the third chain from hook, hdc 7, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 7, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 7, 3 hdc in the next. (33) Turn
Row 2: ch1, 2 hdc in the same, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 9, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 9, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 9, 3 hdc in the next, 2 hdc in the last. (43) Turn
Row 3: ch1, 2 hdc in the same, hdc 2, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 11, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 11, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 11, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 2, 2 hdc in the last. (53) Turn
Row 4: ch1, 2 hdc in the same, hdc 4, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 13, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 13, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 13, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 4, 2 hdc in the last. (63) Turn
Row 5: ch1, 2 hdc in the same, hdc 6, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 15, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 15, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 15, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 6, 2 hdc in the last. (73) Turn
Row 6: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, hdc 8, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 17, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 17, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 17, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 9. (81) Turn
Row 7: ch1, 1 hdc in the same, hdc 9, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 19, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 19, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 19, 3 hdc in the next, hdc 10. (89) Turn
Divide for armholes
Row 8: Ch1, hdc in the same, hdc 10, 2 hdc in the next, skip 21, 2 hdc in the next, hdc 21, 2 hdc in the next, skip 21, 2 hdc in the next, hdc 11. (51) Turn
Row 9: (wrong side) ch1, sc in the same, sc 2, *bs, sc 3* repeat to end. (51) Turn
Row 10: (right side) ch1, sc in the same, fpdc in the stitch two rows below, *sc 3, fpdc* repeat to last stitch and sc. (51) Turn
Repeat row 9 and 10 until work measures 6.5 inches from the shoulder, ending with a wrong side row.
Cardigan 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 Band
Row 1: continuing from bottom edging, ch1, 1 hdc in base of 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
Row 1: With the wrong side facing, join yarn to the first unworked stitch under the arm, ch1, 1 hdc in the same, hdc to the end, slst to first. (24) Turn
Row 2: ch1, hdc in the same, hdc all, slst to first. (24) Turn
Repeat row 2 until the sleeve measures 6 inches from the shoulder, then continue to the cuffs.
Cuffs
Row 1: ch1, hdc in the same, *hdc 3, dec* x 4, hdc 3, slst to first. (20) Turn
Row 2-3: ch1, *fpdc, bpdc* repeat across, slst to first. (20) Turn
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