Crocodile Cardigan Knitting Pattern

The Crocodile Cardigan is a children’s knitting pattern featuring a distinctive Crocodile Stitch texture. Worked from the top down, it combines stockinette stitch with the Crocodile Stitch to create a unique and eye-catching design.

The cardigan is almost seamless, with only the sleeves to sew together. Additionally, its comfortable fit and versatile style make it a lovely layering piece for everyday wear. The pattern includes detailed, row-by-row written instructions, helpful photographs throughout, and a video tutorial for the Crocodile Stitch.

Please note: This is a digital knitting pattern in PDF format. No physical product will be shipped.

Sizes: Newborn, 3–6 months, 6–9 months, 9–12 months, 1–2 years, 2–3 years, 4 years, 6 years, 8 years, 10 years and 12 years.

Finished Measurements:
Total length: 29 (31) 32.5 (36) 38.5 (45) 46 (47) 49.5 (52) 54 cm.
Sleeve length: 16.5 (17.5) 20 (23) 26 (29) 31 (33) 36 (40) 42 cm.
Finished bust circumference: 48 (51) 55 (57) 59 (62) 65 (70) 73 (76) 82 cm.

Yarn: DK weight yarn, 8-ply (11 WPI).

Suggested Yarn: DMC Merino Essentiel (100 g = 250 m). Alternatives include DROPS Merino Extra Fine, Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK (50 g = 116 m) and King Cole Orchard (100 g = 290 m).

Approximate Yarn Requirements: 300 m (120 g) / 350 m (140 g) / 400 m (160 g) / 450 m (180 g) / 500 m (200 g) / 550 m (220 g) / 600 m (240 g) / 688 m (275 g) / 750 m (300 g) / 1,000 m (400 g) / 1,200 m (480 g).

Needles: 3.25 mm (US 3, UK 10), 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, straight or circular (60 or 80 cm).

Gauge: 22 stitches × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch using 4 mm needles. Check your gauge before beginning.

Materials: Knitting needles, tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, stitch holders or leftover yarn, and 5–12 buttons depending on size.

Stitches and Techniques Used: Stockinette stitch, rib stitch and backwards loop cast-on.

Skill Level: Intermediate (★★★). See the Knitting Pattern Difficulty Guide.

Instructions: Detailed, row-by-row written instructions, including explanations of the stitches and techniques used. Clear photographs and a video tutorial for the Crocodile Stitch provide additional guidance. The pattern is also available in English and Spanish.

Video Tutorials:   How to knit the Crocodile stitch

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