Difficulty

This pattern is rated intermediate. The Camellia Cardigan is made with basic crochet stitches and minor shaping. The ruffles are created using surface slip stitches. Picture and video guides make this pattern accessible to a determined beginner.

Sizes

2yrs, 4yrs, 6yrs, 8yrs, 10yrs

Finished Measurements

This sweater is designed to have a classic fit with approximately 5 cm (2") of ease. To select the correct size, measure around the widest part of the chest and add 5 cm (2").

Centimeters (given as 2yrs, 4yrs, 6yrs, 8yrs, 10yrs)

Bust: 56, 61.5, 66.5, 70, 74

Sweater Length: 34.5, 37, 39.5, 44.5, 48.5

Sleeve Length: 21.5, 26.5, 29, 31.5, 34.5

Inches (given as 2yrs, 4yrs, 6yrs, 8yrs, 10yrs)

Bust: 22, 24, 26, 27.5, 29

Sweater Length: 13.5, 14.5, 15.5, 17.5, 19

Sleeve Length: 8.5, 10.5, 11.5, 12.5, 13.5

Yarn

You will need the following amounts of a lace weight (0) or fingering weight (1) yarn (given as 2yrs, 4yrs, 6yrs, 8yrs, 10yrs)

meters: 680; 800; 910; 1,100; 1,300

grams: 90, 100, 120, 140, 160

Sample was made using Hobbii Friends Kid Silk yarn in the color “dusty mauve (58).” Kid Silk is a 72% mohair, 25% silk, 3% wool blend, lace weight (0) yarn that contains 200 meters (218 yards) per 25 grams (0.9 oz).

Mohair yarns are very difficult to work with. For an easier alternative, use any lace weight (0) or fingering weight (1) yarn that meets gauge. To keep the “fuzzy” look of the sweater with a yarn alternative, consider holding a chosen yarn double with a mohair yarn.

Suggested Hook Size & Notions

• 3.0 mm crochet hook

• 3.5 mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

• 6 stitch markers

• Scissors

Techniques Used

Single crochet, double crochet, and surface slip stitches are used to create this sweater. Short rows are used to shape the neckline. Crochet ribbing is worked onto the sweater after it is complete. All unique techniques used in this pattern have picture descriptions and/or video tutorials.