Granny Pop Cardigan (child sizes)

The Granny Pop Cardigan for kids is a bright and playful crochet design that brings color and joy to every stitch. This free crochet cardigan pattern for children (sizes 2T–10) combines a raglan construction with a unique shell stitch to create the look of detailed colorwork without the need for complicated techniques.

Each row introduces a new pop of color, making this cardigan as fun to make as it is to wear. Designed for intermediate crocheters, the Granny Pop Cardigan is perfect for those who love texture and creativity in their projects. There’s even a matching adult version and a free video tutorial so you can make a coordinating set!

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Difficulty

This pattern is rated Intermediate. An involved stitch pattern and some shaping are used to create this sweater.

Finished Measurements

This sweater is designed to have a loose fit with approximately 11 cm (4") of ease. To select the correct size, measure around the widest part of the chest and add 11 cm (4")

Model pictured is wearing a size 6T and has a bust measurement of 62 cm (24.5 inches).

Centimeters given as: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10

Bust: 70 (77) 80 (87) 87

Sweater Length: 33 (37) 39 (47) 49

Sleeve Length: 26 (28) 30 (32) 34

Inches given as: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10

Bust: 27.5 (30) 31.5 (34) 34

Sweater Length: 13 (14.5) 15 (18.5) 19

Sleeve Length: 10 (11) 12 (12.5) 13

Yarn

You will need the following total amount of a fine/sport weight (2) yarn given as: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10

meters: 620 (870) 940 (1300) 1400

yards: 670 (950) 1100 (1450) 1500

To create a custom color palette, divide the total yarn required by the number of colors you plan to use. You'll need approximately that amount for each color. Add an additional 9 (9) 14 (14) 14 meters / 10 (10) 15 (15) 15 yards for the color you will be using for ribbed borders (sleeve cuffs, bottom of the cardigan, neckline).

Sample was made using Brava Sport yarn. Brava Sport is a 100% acrylic, fine/sport weight (2) yarn that contains 310 meters (340 yards) per 100 grams (3.5 ounces).

The following colors of Brava Sport Yarn were used to make the sample pictured:

Color 1: Currant

Color 2: Blush

Color 3: Hunter

Color 4: Mint

Color 5: Cream

Here are a few great yarn alternatives you can try:

1. Stylecraft Special DK

Why it works: Stylecraft Special DK is a soft, durable, 100% acrylic yarn with a DK weight that gives excellent stitch definition. Its yardage and gauge closely match Brava Sport, making it perfect for the Granny Pop Cardigan without altering the fit. The colors are vibrant, it’s easy to care for (machine washable), and great for layering pieces.
Price range: $4.00 - $6.00 per 100 g skein

2. Premier Everyday DK (Anti-Pilling)

Why it works: Premier Everyday DK is an anti-pilling acrylic yarn in a true DK weight, giving your cardigan a smooth finish that wears beautifully over time. Its yardage and texture make it ideal for raglan designs and color-changing stitches, so your shell stitch colorwork pops just like the original design.
Price range: $5.00 - $8.00 per 100 g skein

3. Hayfield Bonus DK

Why it works: Hayfield Bonus DK is a soft, 100% acrylic yarn in true DK weight, making it an excellent choice for your Granny Pop Cardigan. Its smooth texture shows off shell stitches beautifully, and the wide color palette makes it easy to create the row-by-row color changes that give this cardigan its vibrant, playful look. Machine washable and durable, it’s perfect for a long-lasting, everyday garment.
Price range: $5.00 - $6.00 per 100 g skein

Hook Size and Notions

• 4.25 mm crochet hook

• 3.75 mm crochet hook

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

• Buttons

Pattern Abbreviations

BLO - back loop only

ch(s) - chain(s)

dc - double crochet

hdc - half double crochet

ps - puff stitch

rep - repeat

rnd - round

sc - single crochet

sc2tog - single crochet 2 together

sc3tog - single crochet 3 together

sk - skip

sl st - slip stitch

SM - stitch marker

sp - space

st(s) - stitch(es)

tch(s) - turning chain(s)

yo - yarn over

( ) - work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space

** - repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations

(These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council)

Gauge

3 shells and 6 row repeats in a 10 cm (4") square

One row repeat consists of both a double crochet and a puff stitch row.

To create a gauge swatch, Use a 4.25 mm crochet hook and chain a multiple of 6 + 4. Chain enough chains to create a gauge swatch that is at least 10 cm (4") in width.

Row 1 dc in fourth ch from hook, dc 1 more time in same ch, *sk 2 chs, sc, sk 2 chs**, dc 5 times in next ch* rep across ending last rep at **, dc 3 times in last ch

Row 2 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc* rep across working last sc into top of tchs

Row 3 ch 3, turn, dc 2 times in first st, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep across, ending last rep at **, dc 3 times in last sc

Repeat rows 2 - 3 until gauge swatch measure at least 10 cm (4") in length.

Measure gauge in center of swatch.

Click HERE to learn more about gauge.

Special Stitches

ps (puff stitch)

1. Yo, insert hook into st, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

2. Yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook).

3. Yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up a loop (7 loops on hook).

4. Yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up a loop (9 loops on hook).

5. Yo, pull through 8 loops on hook (2 loops on hook).

6. Yo, pull through 2 loops on hook.

sc2tog (single crochet 2 together)

1. Insert hook into the first stitch, yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).

2. Insert hook into the next stitch, yo , pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

3. Yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

sc3tog (single crochet 3 together)

1. Insert hook into the first stitch, yo, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).

2. Insert hook into the next stitch, yo , pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).

3. Insert hook into the third stitch, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).

4. Yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook.

Video Tutorial

Notes

• Left and right sides are given as if the sweater is being worn.

• Pattern is written as follows: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10

• A chain 3 at the beginning of a round counts as a double crochet stitch.

• Stitch counts are given at the end of each row as follows: {2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10}

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Pattern

Yoke

All Sizes

Using a 4.25 mm crochet hook and Color 1, ch 64 (64) 70 (70) 70

Row 1 dc in fourth ch from hook, dc 3 more times in same ch, *sk 2 chs, sc, sk 2 chs, dc 5 times in next ch* rep across {11, 11, 12, 12, 12 shells}

Switch to color 2

Row 2 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, ch 1, sk 1 st, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep 3 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep 3 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, ch 1, sk1 st, sc in top of tchs {14, 14, 15, 15, 15 ps}

Switch to color 3

Row 3 ch 3, turn, dc 2 times in first st, sc in ch 1 sp, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 3 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 times ending last rep at ** dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 3 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, sc in ch 1 sp, dc 3 times in last sc {15, 15, 16, 16, 16 full shells + 2 half shells}

Switch to color 4

Row 4 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of 4 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of 4 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc in top of tchs {16, 16, 17, 17, 17 ps}

Switch to color 5

Row 5 ch 3, turn, dc 4 times in first st, sc in next ps, dc 5 times in next sc, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of 4 times ending last rep at **, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of 5 (5) 6 (6) 6 times ending last rep at **, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of 4 times ending last rep at **, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next st, sc in next ps, dc 5 times in last sc {21, 21, 22, 22, 22 shells}

Switch to color 1

Row 6 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 2 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc* rep a total of 2 times, ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in top of tchs {24, 24, 25, 25, 25 ps}

Switch to color 2

Row 7 ch 3, turn, dc 2 times in first st, sc in ch 1 sp, *dc 5 times in next sc, sc in next ps* rep a total of 2 times, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 6 (6) 7 (7) 7 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 2 times, sc in ch 1 sp, dc 3 times in last sc {25, 25, 26, 26, 26 full shells + 2 half shells}

Switch to color 3

Row 8 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc* rep a total of 4 times ending last rep at ** (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of 6 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of 7 (7) 8 (8) 8 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of 6 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc**, ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps* rep a total of 4 times ending last rep at ** and working last sc into top of tchs {26, 26, 27, 27, 27 ps}

Switch to color 4

Row 9 ch 3, turn, dc 2 times in first st, *sc in next ps, dc 5 times in next sc*, rep a total of 3 times, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of 6 times ending last rep at **, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of 7 (7) 8 (8) 8 times, ending last rep at **, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of 6 times ending last rep at **, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc, sc in next ps* rep a total of 3 times, dc 3 times in last sc {29, 29, 30, 30, 30 full shells+ 2 half shells}

Switch to color 5

Row 10 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 4 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 7 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 8 (8) 9 (9) 9 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 7 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc* rep a total of 4 times working last sc in top of tchs {34, 34, 35, 35, 35 ps}

Switch to color 1

Row 11 ch 3, turn, dc 2 times in first st, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 4 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 7 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 8 (8) 9 (9) 9 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 7 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 4 times ending last rep at **, dc 3 times in last sc {33, 33, 34, 34, 34 full shells + 2 half shells}

Size 2T, the yoke is finished, continue pattern with “Body.”

Switch to color 2

Row 12 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at ** (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of 8 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of X (9) 10 (10) 10 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of 8 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc**, ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at ** and working last sc into top of tchs {X, 34, 35, 35, 35 ps}

Switch to color 3

Row 13 ch 3, turn, dc 2 times in first st, *sc in next ps, dc 5 times in next sc*, rep a total of 4 times, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of 8 times ending last rep at **, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of X (9) 10 (10) 10 times, ending last rep at **, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of 8 times ending last rep at **, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc, sc in next ps* rep a total of 4 times, dc 3 times in last sc {X, 37, 38, 38, 38 full shells+ 2 half shells}

Switch to color 4

Row 14 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 9 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of X (10) 11 (11) 11 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 9 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc* rep a total of 5 times working last sc in top of tchs {X, 42, 43, 43, 43 ps}

Switch to color 5

Row 15 ch 3, turn, dc 2 times in first st, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 9 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of X (10) 11 (11) 11 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 9 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at **, dc 3 times in last sc {X, 41, 42, 42, 42 full shells + 2 half shells}

Sizes 4T and 6T, the yoke is finished, continue pattern with “Body.”

Switch to color 1

Row 16 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at ** (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of 10 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of X (X) X (12) 12 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of 10 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc**, ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at ** and working last sc into top of tchs {X, X, X, 43, 43 ps}

Switch to color 2

Row 17 ch 3, turn, dc 2 times in first st, *sc in next ps, dc 5 times in next sc*, rep a total of 4 times, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of 10 times ending last rep at **, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of X (X) X (12) 12 times, ending last rep at **, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of 10 times ending last rep at **, sc in next sc, dc 5 times in next ps, sc in next sc, *dc 5 times in next sc, sc in next ps* rep a total of 4 times, dc 3 times in last sc {X, X, X, 46, 46 full shells+ 2 half shells}

Switch to color 3

Row 18 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 11 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of X (X) X (13) 13 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, sc* rep a total of 11 times ending last rep at **, (sc, ps, sc) in same st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc* rep a total of 5 times working last sc in top of tchs {X, X, X, 51, 51 ps}

Switch to color 4

Row 19 ch 3, turn, dc 2 times in first st, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 11 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of X (X) X (13) 13 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 11 times ending last rep at **, dc 5 times in next sc, ch 1, sk ps, dc 5 times in next sc, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 5 times ending last rep at **, dc 3 times in last sc {X, X, X, 50, 50 full shells + 2 half shells}

Sizes 8 and 10, the yoke is finished, continue pattern with “Body”

Body

Switch to color 2 (color 1) color 1 (color 5) color 5

Row 12 (16) 16 (20) 20 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc* rep a total of 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 times, ending last rep at **, ps in ch 1 sp, ch 5, sk next 47 (59) 59 (71) 71 sts, ps in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of 9 (11) 12 (14) 14 times ending last rep at **, ps in ch 1 sp, ch 5, sk 47 (59) 59 (71) 71 sts, ps in ch 1 sp, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc**, ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps* rep a total of 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 times ending last rep at ** and working last sc in top of tchs {20, 24, 25, 29, 29 ps}

Switch to color 3 (color 2) color 2 (color 1) color 1

Row 13 (17) 17 (21) 21 ch 3, turn, dc 2 times in first st, *sc in next ps**, dc 5 times in next sc* rep a total of 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 times ending last rep at **, sk 2 chs, dc 5 times in next ch, sk 2 chs, sc in next ps, *dc 5 times in next sc, sc in next ps* rep a total of 9 (11) 12 (14) 14 times, sk 2 chs, dc 5 times in next ch, sk 2 chs, sc in next ps, *dc 5 times in next sc, sc in next ps* rep a total of 4 (5) 5 (6) 6 times, dc 3 times in last sc {19, 23, 24, 28, 28 full shells + 2 half shells}

Switch to color 4 (color 3) color 3 (color 2) color 2

Row 14 (18) 18 (22) 22 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc* rep across working last sc in top of tchs {20, 24, 25, 29, 29 ps}

Switch to color 5 (color 4) color 4 (color 3) color 3

Row 15 (19) 19 (23) 23 ch 3, turn, dc 2 times in first st, *sc in next ps, dc 5 times in next sc* rep across, work 3 dc sts in the last sc {19, 23, 24, 28, 28 full shells + 2 half shells}

Continue with pattern in your size

Size 2T

Start with Color 1, then change colors every row in the following sequence: Color 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, and so on.

Rows 16 - 33 rep rows 14 - 15, ending with row 15

Using your border color (color 3, green, for sample), ch 1, turn, continue with “bottom of cardigan”

Size 4T

Start with Color 5, then change colors every row in the following sequence: Color 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, and so on.

Rows 20 - 37 rep rows 18 - 19, ending with row 19

Using your border color (color 3, green, for sample), ch 1, turn, continue with “bottom of cardigan”

Size 6T

Start with Color 5, then change colors every row in the following sequence: Color 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, and so on.

Rows 20 - 39 rep rows 18 - 19, ending with row 19

Using your border color (color 3, green, for sample), ch 1, turn, continue with “bottom of cardigan”

Size 8

Start with Color 4, then change colors every row in the following sequence: Color 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and so on.

Rows 24 - 47 rep rows 22 - 23, ending with row 23

Using your border color (color 3, green, for sample), ch 1, turn, continue with “bottom of cardigan”

Size 10

Start with Color 4, then change colors every row in the following sequence: Color 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and so on.

Rows 24 - 49 rep rows 22 - 23, ending with row 23

Using your border color (color 3, green, for sample), ch 1, turn, continue with “bottom of cardigan”

Bottom of Cardigan

Row 34 (38) 40 (48) 50 ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *hdc in next 2 sts, dc, hdc in next 2 sts, sc* rep across working last sc in top of tchs {121, 145, 151, 175, 175 sts}

Using a 3.75 mm hook, ch 5 and follow instructions for “crochet ribbing”

Sleeves

Join color 1 (color 5) color 5 (color 4) color 4 in the center chain of the armpit (at the back of the chain with a shell on the other side) on the inside of the armhole

Rnd 1 ch 1, sc in the ch yarn was joined in, ch 2, sk 2 chs, sl st in next ps, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc**, ch 2, sk 2 sts, ps* rep a total of 8 (10) 10 (12) 12 times ending last rep at **, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sl st in next ps, ch 2, sk 2 chs, sl st in first sc of rnd {9, 11, 11, 13, 13 ps}

Switch to color 2 (color 1) color 1 (color 5) color 5

Rnd 2 ch 3, turn, dc 4 times in same st, sc in next sl st (the sl st on top of the ps), *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of 9 (10) 10 (11) 11 times ending last rep at **, sc in next sl st (the sl st on top of the ps), sl st in top of tchs {9, 11, 11, 13, 13 full shells}

Switch to color 3 (color 2) color 2 (color 1) color 1

Rnd 3 ch 1, turn, ps in first sc, *ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 2, sk 2 sts**, ps* rep a total of 10 (11) 11 (12) 12 times ending last rep at **, sl st to first ps {9, 11, 11, 13, 13 ps}

Switch to color 4 (color 3) color 3 (color 2) color 2

Rnd 4 ch 1, turn, sc in first ps, *dc 5 times in next sc**, sc in next ps* rep a total of 10 (11) 11 (12) 12 times ending last rep at **, sl st to first sc {9, 11, 11, 13, 13 full shells}

Continue following pattern in your size

Size 2T

Start with Color 5, then change colors every row in the following sequence: Color 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and so on.

Rnds 5 - 22 rep rnds 3 - 4

Continue with “Sleeve Cuff”

Size 4T

Start with Color 4, then change colors every row in the following sequence: Color 5, 1, 2, 3, 4 and so on.

Rnds 5 - 24 rep rnds 3 - 4

Continue with “Sleeve Cuff”

Size 6T

Start with Color 4, then change colors every row in the following sequence: Color 5, 1, 2, 3, 4 and so on.

Rnds 5 - 26 rep rnds 3 - 4

Continue with “Sleeve Cuff”

Size 8

Start with Color 3, then change colors every row in the following sequence: Color 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, and so on.

Rnds 5 - 28 rep rnds 3 - 4

Continue with “Sleeve Cuff”

Size 10

Start with Color 3, then change colors every row in the following sequence: Color 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, and so on.

Rnds 5 - 30 rep rnds 3 - 4

Continue with “Sleeve Cuff”

Sleeve Cuff

Switch to color 3 (green)

Rnd 23 (25) 27 (29) 31 ch 3, (do not turn), *hdc in next 2 sts, sc, hdc in next 2 sts**, dc* rep around ending last rep at **, sl st in top of initial ch 3 {54, 66, 66, 78, 78 sts}

Rnd 24 (26) 28 (30) 32 ch 1, sc2tog around, sl st to first st of rnd {27, 33, 33, 39, 39 sts}

Using a 3.75 mm hook, ch 4 and follow instructions for “crochet ribbing”

Border

Using color 3 (green) and a 4.25 mm crochet hook, join yarn in the bottom right corner of the cardigan

Row 1 ch 1, sc in each st of the ribbing, work sc sts along the right side edge of the cardigan by working 1 sc into the side of each ps row and 2 scs in the side of each shell stitch row, work 1 sc into each ch across the neckline, work sc sts along the left side edge of the cardigan by working 1 sc into the side of each ps row and 2 scs in the side of each shell stitch row, sc in each st of the ribbing {Stitch counts are not provided, as they may vary depending on how many stitches you pick up (small differences in stitch count are perfectly fine and won’t affect the overall outcome).

If you are not using buttons, ch 5 and follow instructions for “crochet ribbing.”

If you are using buttons, place a SM in each st along the left side of the cardigan where you want to place a button.

For the sample pictured in this pattern (size 6T) I placed a SM in the 4th st up from the bottom right corner of the cardigan. I then placed 3 more stitch markers, each 14 sts apart.

Ch 5 and follow instructions for “crochet ribbing.”

When you encounter a SM on a row working towards the edge of the cardigan, use the following 2 rows in place of the crochet ribbing instructions:

Row 1 (this is the row containing the SM) sc in first st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc in final st, sl st in next 2 sts along the edge of the cardigan, turn

Row 2 (this is the row after the row containing the SM) sk 2 sl sts, sc in first st, sc 2 times in ch 2 sp, sc in final st, ch 1, turn

When you encounter a SM on a row working away from the edge of the cardigan, use the following 2 rows in place of the crochet ribbing instructions:

Row 1 (this is the row containing the SM) sk 2 sl sts, sc in first st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc in final st, ch 1, turn

Row 2 (this is the row after the row containing the SM) sc in first st, sc 2 times in ch 2 sp, sc in final st, sl st in next 2 sts along the edge of the cardigan

For each buttonhole on the right side of the cardigan, sew a button in the matching spot on the left side so they line up when the cardigan is buttoned.

Weave in all ends.

Crochet Ribbing

1. Chain specified number of stitches.

2. Single crochet in the second chain from hook, and in each remaining chain.

3. Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches along the sleeve cuffs, collar, or bottom of sweater.

4. Turn your work so you are working back up the single crochet stitches that were just made. Skip the two slip stitches, then single crochet in the back loops only of each single crochet stitch. Single crochet through both loops of the final single crochet stitch, chain 1, and turn.

5. Working back down the single crochet stitches that were just made, single crochet through both loops of the first stitch, then single crochet in the back loops only of the remaining stitches.

6. Repeat steps 3 - 5 until each stitch along the sleeve cuffs, collar, or bottom of the sweater has been slip stitched into.

NOTE: When there is an even number of stitches, you will end up with 1 extra stitch to slip stitch into instead of 2. Slip stitch into this final stitch, turn your work to work back up the previous row of single crochet stitches, skip the 1 slip stitch, back loop only single crochet in each stitch, single crochet through both loops of the final stitch.

Fasten off.

For the sleeve cuffs, whip stitch the first and the last row together to close, then weave in ends.

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