Pom-Pom Cardigan

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This little Pom-Pom Cardigan is the perfect outfit for your child to wear during the holiday season. It's an easy crochet pattern with an empire waist cardigan and lacy detailing. Sizes are provided for six months to two years old.

Easy

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Sizes to fit chest measurement
6 mos 17 ins [ 43 cm ]
12 mos 18 ins [ 45.5 cm ]
18 mos 19 ins [ 48 cm ]
2 yrs 21 ins [ 53.5 cm ]
finished chest measurement
6 mos 19 ins [ 48 cm ]
12 mos 20 ins [ 51 cm ]
18 mos 21 ins [ 53.5 cm ]
2 yrs 24 ins [ 61 cm ]

Materials:

  • Bernat® Softee Baby (140 g /5 oz; 361 m/395 yds)
  • Sizes 6 mos 12 mos 18 mos 2 yrs
    • Main color (mc) 3 balls (30221 Soft Fern)
    • Contrast A 1 ball (02000 White)
    • Contrast B  1 ball (30424 Soft Red)
  • Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • 5 buttons.

Gauge
17 sc and 18 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

Instructions:
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.

Back
notes: To join new color, work to last 2 loops on hook. Draw new color through last 2 loops then proceed in new color.
Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as hdc.
foundation row: With B, ch 3. 3 dc in first ch. *Ch 3. 3 dc in top of last dc. Rep from * 14 (15-17-18) times more. 16 (17-19-20) Scallops.
Turn Foundation row sideways and working along sides of Scallops, proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in top of last dc. 2 sc around post of same dc. *1 sc in top of last dc of next Scallop. 2 sc around post of same dc. Rep from * to last Scallop. 1 sc in top of last dc of last Scallop. 1 sc around post of same dc. 1 sc in first ch of foundation row. 48 (51-57-60) sc. Turn.
Place marker at each end of last row.
**2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each sc to end of row. Join MC. Turn.
3rd row: With MC, ch 1. 1 sc in each hdc to end of row. Join A. Turn.
4th row: With A, ch 2. 1 hdc in each sc to end of row. Join B. Turn.
5th row: With B, as 3rd row. Join A.
6th row: With A, as 4th row. Join MC.
7th row: With MC, as 3rd row. Join B.
8th row: With B, as 4th row. Join A.
9th row: With A, as 3rd row. Join MC.
10th row: With MC, ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from marked row measures 7½ (8-9-10) ins [19 (20.5-23-25.5) cm], ending with a WS row.**
next row: (Dec row). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 0 (1-3-0) hdc. *(Yoh and draw up a loop in next st) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – hdc2tog made. 1 hdc in each of next 4 (4-3-3) hdc. Rep from * to last 0 (2-4-0) hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 0 (2-4-0) hdc. 40 (43-47-48) sts.
Join B. Turn.
next row: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
next row: (RS). (Eyelet row). Ch 2. 1 hdc in first sc. *Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 hdc in next sc. Rep from * to last 1 (0-0-1) sc. 1 hdc in last 1 (0-0-1) sc.
Join MC. Turn.
next row: With MC, ch 2. 1 hdc in each st (hdc or ch-1 sp) to end of row. Turn.
next 2 rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
shape raglans: 1st row: (RS). Sl st in each of first 2 sc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each sc to last 2 sc. turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 36 (39-43-44) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 4 (5-6-6) times more. 26 (27-29-30) sts rem.
next row: (WS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn.
Rep last row twice more. 20 (21-23-24) sts rem. Fasten off.

Left front
***foundation row: With B, ch 3. 3 dc in first ch. *Ch 3. 3 dc in top of last dc. Rep from * 7 (7-8-9) times more. 8 (8-9-10) Scallops.
Turn Foundation row sideways and working along sides of Scallops, proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in top of last dc. 2 sc around post of same dc. *1 sc in top of last dc of next Scallop. 2 sc around post of same dc. Rep from * to last Scallop. 1 sc in top of last dc of last Scallop. 2 sc around post of same dc. 1 sc in first ch of foundation row. 25 (25-28-31) sc. Turn.
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
next row: (Dec row). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 0 (1-1-1) hdc. *Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each of next 3 (4-3-2) hdc. Rep from * to last 0 (0-2-2) hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 0 (0-2-2) hdc. 20 (21-23-24) sts. Join B. Turn.
next row: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
next row: (Eyelet row). Ch 2. 1 hdc in first sc. *Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 hdc in next sc. Rep from * to last 1 (0-0-1) sc. 1 hdc in last 1 (0-0-1) sc.
Join MC. Turn.
next row: With MC, ch 2. 1 hdc in each st (hdc or ch-1 sp) to end of row.
Turn.
next 2 rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.***
shape raglan: 1st row: (RS). Sl st in each of first 2 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. 18 (19-21-22) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (4-5-5) times more. 14 (14-15-16) sts rem.
shape neck and raglan: 1st row: (WS). Sl st in each of first 5 (5-6-7) sts. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. 9 sts rem.
next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn.
Rep last row once more. 5 sts rem.
next row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn.
next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first st. Hdc2tog. Turn.
next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. Fasten off.

Right Front
Work from *** to *** as given for Left Front.
shape raglan: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. turn.
Leave rem sts unworked. 18 (19-21-22) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (4-5-5) times more. 14 (14-15-16) sts rem.
shape neck and raglan: 1st row: (WS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 5 (5-6-7) hdc. turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 9 sts rem.
next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn.
Rep last row once more. 5 sts rem.
next row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in next hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn.
next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in last st. Turn.
next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. Fasten off.

Sleeves
foundation row: With B, ch 3. 3 dc in first ch. *Ch 3. 3 dc in top of last dc. Rep from * 7 (8-8-9) times more. 8 (9-9-10) Scallops.
Turn Foundation row sideways and working along sides of Scallops, proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in top of last dc. 2 dc around post of same dc. *1 sc in top of last dc of next Scallop. 2 sc around post of same dc. Rep from * to last Scallop. 1 sc in top of last dc of last Scallop. 2 sc around post of same dc. 1 sc in first ch of foundation row. 25 (28-28-30) sc. Turn.
Place markers at each end of last row.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each sc to end of row. Join MC. Turn.
3rd row: (Inc row). With MC, ch 1. 2 sc in first hdc. 1 sc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 sc in last hdc. Join A. Turn. 27 (30-30-32) sc.
4th row: With A, ch 2. 1 hdc in each sc to end of row. Join B. Turn.
5th row: With B, 1 sc in each hdc to end of row. Join A. Turn.
6th row: With A, as 4th row. Join MC.
7th row: (Inc row). With MC, as 3rd row. Join B. Turn. 29 (32-32-34) sc.
8th row: With B, as 4th row. Join A.
9th row: With A, as 5th row. Join MC.
10th row: With MC, ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
11th row: (Inc row). Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 31 (34-34-36) sts.
12th to 14th rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 4 rows 2 (2-3-3) times more. 35 (38-40-42) sts.
Cont even until work from marked row measures 4½ (5-5½-7) ins [11.5 (12.5-14-18) cm], ending with a WS row.
shape raglans: 1st row: (RS). Sl st in each of first 2 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 31 (34-36-38) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (1-2-2) time(s) more. 29 (30-30-32) sts rem.
next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn.
Rep last row 10 times more. 7 (8-8-10) sts rem. Fasten off.

Finishing
Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.
Sew raglan seams. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Buttonhole band: 1st row: (RS). Join MC with sl st to bottom corner of Right Front. Ch 1. Work 48 (53-60-71) sc evenly up side of Right Front to beg of neck shaping. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Join A.
3rd to 5th rows: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
6th row: (Buttonhole row). Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 8 (9-8-11) sc. *Ch 2. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 (8-10-12) sc. Rep from * 3 times more. Ch 2. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Turn.
7th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st, working 2 sc in each ch-2 sp to end of row. Join B. Turn.
8th row:With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
9th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Fasten off.
Button band: Work along Left Front as given for Buttonhole band, omitting all references to buttonholes. On Left Front, sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes.

Collar: 1st row: (RS). Join B with sl st at corner of Buttonhole band. Ch 1. Work 52 (54-56-60) sc evenly around neck edge to opposite corner. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each sc to end of row. Join MC. Turn.
3rd row: With MC, 1 sc in each hdc to end of row. Join A. Turn.
4th row: With A, ch 2. 1 hdc in each sc to end of row. Join B. Turn.
5th row: With B, as 3rd row. Join A.
6th row: With A, as 4th row. Join MC.
7th row: With MC, as 3rd row. Join B.
8th row: With B, as 4th row. Join A.
9th row: With A, as 3rd row. Fasten off.

front and collar edging: With RS facing, join B with sl st to bottom corner of Right Front. Working up Right Front, around Collar and down Left Front, proceed as follows:
1st row: *Ch 3. 3 dc in same sp as last sl st. Miss next 2 sc. Sl st in next sc. Rep from * to opposite bottom corner of Left Front, ending with sl st in last sc. Fasten off.
twisted cord: Cut 4 strands of B 80 ins [203 cm] long. With all strands tog, hold one end and with someone holding other end, twist strands to the right until they begin to curl. Fold the 2 ends tog and tie in a knot so they will not unravel. The strands will now twist themselves tog. Trim one end.
Pom-pom: (Make 2). Wind A around 3 fingers approx 90 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center. Cut through each side of loops.
Trim to a smooth round shape.
Thread twisted cord through eyelets. Attach pom-poms to each end of cord.

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Baby cardigans are the best. I love when a designer adds something a little special to make it just that much more appealing. The addition of the pompoms is just the magic touch with this cardigan. This is just adorable.

Aww, with or without the pom poms on this baby cardigan there is no way you can go wrong. I just adore the colors selected. This will surely be one of those articles that gets handed down and get a lot of wear. Beautiful.

I can't see the instructions for the collar! I guess I pick up the stitches and keep going until it looks right.

Hi Marilyn, The collar instructions are listed above, right below the Buttonhole ones. :) Thanks! Julia, editor for AllFreeCrochet

Wish I could print this pattern. Is there a " how to" to click on?

You can either print the entire page, or you can copy and paste the section you need in a Word document. Then print the Word document. Hope that helps!

por favor tienen el patrn con esquema??? no entiendo el idioma. gracias

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