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This cardigan is worked in one piece starting from the top and working down with a simple single crochet (double crochet UK) for the yoke, then a v stitch for the body. Then joining to make the sleeves and edging. 

Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK

sc=single crochet (double crochet UK)

dc=double crochet (treble crochet UK)

ch=chain

inc=increase 

dec=decrease

ws=wrong side

rs=right side

rpt=repeat

Sl st=slip stitch

Materials

200g Painbox Yarns dk LoveCrafts in Washed Teal

4mm hook I use this set from Amazon*

3 x 10-15mm buttons

Gauge Square

With 4mm hook

Row1 Ch10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across. (9) Turn

Row2-8 ch1, sc in base of ch1, sc 8. (9) Turn

Square should measure 2 inches x 2 inches

If you're out with a 4mm hook try 4.5mm hook.

Size 1-2 Years

Size to fit: 22 Inch chest 

Length from shoulder approx 14 Inches

Sleeve length from shoulder 14 inches

Ch61  

Row1 (Inc Row) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 8 ch, 3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in each of the next 9 ch, 3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 20 ch, 3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 9 ch, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 9 ch. (68) Turn

Row2 ch1, sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each to end. (68) Turn

Row3 (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 9, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 11, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 22, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 11, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 10. (76) Turn

Row4 Repeat Row 2. (76) Turn

Row5 (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 10, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 13, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 24, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 13, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 11. (84) Turn

Row6  Rpt Row2. (84) Turn

Row7  (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 11, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 15, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 26, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 15, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 12. (92) Turn

Row8 Rpt Row2. (92) Turn

Row9  (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 12, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 17, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 28, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 17, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 13. (100) Turn

Row10 Rpt Row2. (100) Turn

Row11  (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 13, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 19, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 30, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 19, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 14. (108) Turn

Row12  Rpt Row2. (108) Turn

Row13  (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 14, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 21, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 32, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 21, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 15. (116) Turn

Row14  Rpt Row2. (116)

Row15 (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 15, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 23, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 34, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 23, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 16. (124) Turn

Row16 Rpt Row2. (124) Turn

Row17 (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 16, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 25, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 36, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 25, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 17. (132) Turn

Row18  Rpt Row2.  (132) Turn

Row19  (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 17, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 27, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 38, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 27, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 18. (140) Turn

Row20 Rpt Row2. (140) Turn

Row21  (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 18, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 29, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 40, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 29, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 19. Turn. (148) Turn

Row22 Rpt Row2. (148) Turn

Row23 (Divide for Armholes) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 19, (front) 3 sc in next, skip 31 sc, (armhole), 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 42, (back) , 3 sc in next, skip 31 sc (armhole), 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 20. (94) Turn

Row24 ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, (sc 11, inc) seven times, sc to end. (101) Turn

Row25 ch1, *dc, ch1, dc* in base of ch1, (sk1, *dc, ch1, dc* in the next) repeat to end. (51 v stitches) Turn

Row26 ch1, *dc, ch1, dc* in each ch1 space. (51 v stitches) Turn

Repeat Row 26 until work measures approximately 14  Inches from the shoulder.

Fasten off.

Sleeves

Row1  join yarn to first un-worked sc under arm, ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 34sc, slst to first sc on beginning of row.  (35) Turn

Row2-3 ch1, sc in same and next 34, slst to first. (35) Turn

Row4 ch1, sc in same and next 32, dec, slst to first. (34) Turn

Row5 ch1, sc in same and next 33, slst to first. (34) Turn

Row6 ch1, sc in same and next 31, dec, slst to first. (33) Turn

Row7 ch1, sc in same and next 32, slst to first. (33) Turn

Row8 ch1, sc in same and next 30, dec, slst to first. (32) Turn

Row9-10 ch1, sc in same and next 31, slst to first. (32) Turn

Row11 ch1, sc in same and next 29, dec, slst to first. (31) Turn

Row12 ch1, sc in same and next 30, slst to first. (31) Turn

Row13 ch1, sc in same and next 28, dec, slst to first. (30) Turn

Row14-15 ch1, sc in same and next 29, slst to first. (30) Turn

Row16 ch1, sc in same and next 27, dec, slst to first. (29) Turn

Row17-18 ch1, sc in same and next 28, slst to first. (29) Turn

Row19 ch1, sc in same and next 26, dec, slst to first. (28) Turn

Row20-21 ch1, sc in same and next 27, slst to first. (28) Turn

Row22 ch1, sc in same and next 25, dec, slst to first. (27) Turn

Row23 ch1, sc in same and next 26, slst to first. (27) Turn

Repeat row 23 until the sleeve measures 14 inches from the shoulder.

Fasten off and repeat for the other sleeve.

Button/Buttonhole Bands

Button band

Row1 With RS facing, join yarn to the base of the left hand side of the front edge rs facing, ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, sc evenly to the neck edge. Turn.

Row2 ch1, sc in base of ch1, sc back down to the bottom. Turn.

Row3 ch1, sc in base of ch1 and each back to the neck. 

Fasten off.

Buttonhole band

Row1 with RS facing join yarn, ch1, sc in base of ch1 work 32 sc evenly. Turn

Mark out where you want the button holes with stitch markers or scrap yarn.

Row2 ch1 sc in base of ch1 and each st across, ch1, sk1 where the markers are to create a button hole. Turn

Row3 ch1, sc in base of ch1 and each st across including ch1s. 

Fasten off and sew your buttons on to match the button holes and weave in all ends.

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