Wrap your little one in cozy, handmade comfort with the Cascade Child Crochet Cardigan — a classic, top-down raglan crochet cardigan pattern designed for everyday wear. With sizes from 1 year to 12 years, this child cardigan pattern is perfect for making matching sibling sets, special-occasion outfits, or a go-to cozy lathey’lly’ll reach for all season long.

This cardigan is worked top-down in rows in the traditional raglan style, which means it’s built right onto itself — no tricky seaming needed. You’ll start at the neckline and increase along the raglan lines to shape the yoke, then divide for the sleeves and body. From there, it’s smooth stitching down to your desired length. The sleeves are built directly onto the body, making construction simple, satisfying, and easy to try on as you go.

And the best part? This design is all about creativity and customization. Make it long or cropped. Add a hood or keep it classic. Want pockets for tiny treasures? Add them! You can personalize the finishing details to match your kiddo’s style and your handmade vision. An adult version is also available for Mommy & Me matching styles!

A video tutorial is included. (Shown in Adult size small)

CROCHET HOOK:
H (5.0mm) & I (5.5mm) - or size to meet gauge

NOTIONS:
Removable Stitch Markers
Yarn Needle to weave in ends
Scissors

YARN:
Brava Tweed
100% Premium Acrylic, 218yds/100g

Yarn Quantities:
520 (600, 700, 850, 1000) (1150, 1350, 1450) yds
3 (3, 4, 4, 5) (6, 7, 7) skeins

Yardage will vary depending on the cardigan construction choices and modifications. Add 25% more yardage to the hood and adjust the length accordingly. Yardage given is based on the waist-length cardigan.

Yarn Substitutions:
Mary Maxim Natural Alpaca Tweed - 77% Acrylic, 20% Alpaca, 3% Viscose; 262yds/100g

Herrschners Worsted 8 Heathers - 100% Acrylic, 489yds/226g

Big Twist Tweed - 97% Acrylic, 3% Polyester; 382yds/170g

ABBREVIATIONS:
blo - back loop only
ch - chain
dc - double crochet
dc2tog - double crochet 2 together
flo - front loop only
hbdc - herringbone double crochet
hsc - herringbone single crochet
MC - magic circle
RS/WS - right side/wrong side
Stsc - stacked single crochet
st(s) - stitch(es)
Tr - treble crochet

GAUGE:
11 sts and 8 rows“ = 4” “y 4” in hbdc

Not sure what gauge is? Check out this blog post: What Is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It

SIZES:
1Y (2Y, 4Y, 6Y) (8Y, 10Y, 12Y)
To fit approximate chest: 25 (27, 27.5, 30) (31.5, 33, “34)”
Bust measurement without ease; finished garment has a “2-3” ease.

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