Heather Cardigan Junior Crochet Pattern

The Heather Cardigan is an easy-to-make, comfortable, and versatile crochet cardigan, worked top-down with a sprinkle of colour. The yoke is shaped with raglan increases, and the sleeves are worked flat and sewn later — the only seams in the pattern. It’s a quick and fun project for children from 3 months to 10 years, perfect for everyday wear and layering over any outfit.

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

Sizes: 3–6 months, 6–9 months, 9–12 months, 12–18 months, 2 years, 4 years, 6 years, 8 years and 10 years.

Finished Measurements:
Chest circumference: 46 (48) 51 (53) 58 (64) 69 (72) 76 cm.
Total length: 28 (31) 33 (36) 39 (41) 47 (53) 56 cm.
Sleeve seam: 14 (16) 18 (20) 22 (23.5) 29 (33.5) 35 cm.

Yarn

Yarn: Sport weight yarn, 5-ply, in two colours. Suggested Yarn: DROPS Baby Merino.

Approximate Yarn Requirements:
Colour A: 105 g (370 m) / 125 g (440 m) / 155 g (540 m) / 170 g (595 m) / 200 g (700 m) / 245 g (860 m) / 290 g (1,015 m) / 360 g (1,260 m) / 390 g (1,365 m).

Colour B: 20 g (70 m) / 20 g (70 m) / 20 g (70 m) / 20 g (70 m) / 25 g (80 m) / 25 g (80 m) / 30 g (95 m) / 30 g (95 m) / 30 g (95 m).

Hook: 3 mm crochet hook.

Gauge: 20 stitches × 18 rows = 10 × 10 cm in half double crochet using a 3 mm crochet hook.

Materials: 3 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, sewing scissors, stitch markers and 5 buttons.

Stitches and Techniques Used: Single crochet increases, half double crochet increases and decreases, colour changes and Moss Stitch.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (★★). See the Crochet Pattern Difficulty Guide.

Instructions: Detailed, step-by-step written instructions, including stitch and colour charts. The pattern is available in English and Spanish.

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