Bouncing Balls Cardigan and Hoodie by 10 Hours or Less

Bouncing Balls Cardigan and Hoodie

Crochet
January 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches
in Main pattern, washed and blocked
4.25 mm (G)
4.5 mm
819 - 1365 yards (749 - 1248 m)
21 (21, 24.5)(24.5, 27, 29.5)” finished chest circumference; meant to fit 6m (12m, 18m)(2Y, 4Y, 6Y) and be worn with 3–5” positive ease
US
English
This pattern is available from crochet.com for $4.99.

Classic stitches form the foundation for a timeless crocheted cardigan or hoodie! Body and sleeves are worked in single and double crochet punctuated by two–color panels of the Catherine Wheel pattern. The continuous modular construction means no seams to sew. Even the buttons are crocheted as–you–go. Sized from 6 months to 6 years, options include a simple cardigan or classic hoodie.

Body is worked flat in halves from center out and joined together at sides. Sleeves are worked seamlessly in rounds from top down. For hoodie, hood is worked in rows from bottom up and joined together at top.

Frontbands are buttoned right–over–left, the preferred orientation for garments to be fastened by a helper.

Six .625” (16mm) sew–on buttons may be used in place of crocheted buttons, if desired.