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GAUGE: 14 dc = 4”; 11 rows = 6” using larger hook.

CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain
the gauge.

BACK
With larger hook and B, ch 48 (51, 55, 58).
Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each
ch across – 46 (49, 53, 56) dc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in each dc, dc in top
of turning ch.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 5 1/2 (5 1/2, 6 1/2, 6 1/2)”
from beginning, end on wrong side row.

Shape Armhole
Next Row (Right Side): Ch 1, turn, slip st in first 5 sts, ch
3 (counts as dc), dc in each st to last 4 sts, leave last 4 sts
unworked – 38 (41, 45, 48) sts.
Work in dc until Armhole measures 5 1/2 (5 1/2, 6 1/2, 6 1/2)”.
Fasten off.

Rib
With right side facing and smaller hook, join A at lower
edge, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 45 (47, 51, 55) dc evenly
across opposite edge of beginning ch – 46 (48, 52, 56) sts.

Ribbing Row: Ch 2 (counts as st), [Fpdc, Bpdc] across to

last st, hdc in top of turning ch.
Repeat Ribbing Row until Rib measures 1 1/2 (2, 1 1/2, 2)”.
Fasten off.

Fun Time Cardigan LEFT FRONT

With larger hook and B, ch 25 (26, 28, 30).
Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each
WR1987 ch across – 23 (24, 26, 29) dc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in each dc, dc in top
of turning ch.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 5 1/2 (5 1/2, 6 1/2, 6 1/2)”
Designed by Michelle Maks from beginning, end on wrong side row.

Directions are for size 2. Changes for sizes 4, 6, and 8
are in parentheses.
Finished Chest 26 (28, 30, 32)”.
Finished Length 12 1/2 (13, 141/2, 15)”.
Shape Armhole
Next Row (Right Side): Ch 1, turn, slip st in first 5 sts, ch
3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across – 19 (20, 22, 25) sts.
Work in dc until Armhole measures 4 (4, 5, 5)”, end with a
right side row.

RED HEART® “Kids®”: 1 skein each 2846 Cruise Blue Shape Neck
A, 2650 Pistachio B. Next Row (Wrong Side): Ch 3, dc to last 7 (7, 7, 9) sts,
leave remaining sts unworked for Neck – 12 (13, 15, 16) sts.
Crochet hooks: 4mm [US G-6] and 5.5mm [US I-9]. Dec 1 st at Neck edge every row twice – 10 (11, 13, 14) sts.
Six buttons, 7/8” diameter. Work until piece measures same length as Back to
Sewing needle and matching thread. Shoulders. Fasten off.
Yarn needle.

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Rib Buttonhole Row: Ch 1, turn, [sc to where marked for
With right side facing and smaller hook, join A at lower Button, ch 2, skip 2 sc] 6 times, sc to end.
edge, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 22 (23, 25, 28) dc evenly
across opposite edge of beginning ch – 23 (24, 26, 29) sts. Next Row: Ch 1, [sc to ch-2 space, work 2 sc in ch-2
Ribbing Row: Ch 2 (counts as st), [Fpdc, Bpdc] across to space] 6 times, sc to end. Fasten off.
last st, hdc in top of turning ch.
Repeat Ribbing Row until Rib measures 1 1/2 (2, 1 1/2, 2)”. Sew on buttons. Weave in ends.
Fasten off.

Right Front RED HEART® “Kids”, Art. E711 available

Work same as for Left Front reversing shaping. in solid 5 oz (141 g), 290 yd (265 m) and
multi 4 oz (113 g); 232 yd (212 m) skeins..
SLEEVES
With larger hook and B, ch 28 (30, 32, 34).
Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each WR1987 Colorblock Cardigan
ABBREVIATIONS: A, B, etc= color A, B, etc; Bpdc: Back
ch across – 26 (28, 30, 32) dc. post double crochet; ch = chain; dc = double crochet;
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in each dc, dcWR1987
in top dec = decrease;
Colorblock Cardigan Fpdc: Front post double crochet;
of turning ch. inc = increase; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet;
Repeat Row 2, inc 1 st each side every other row 6 (5, 8, st(s) = stitch (es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the
7) times – 38 (38, 46, 46) dc. number of times specified.
Work even until piece measures 8 (9, 10, 11 1/2)” from
beginning. Fasten off.
3 (3, 3½, 4)" 3 (3, 3
Rib
With right side facing and smaller hook, join A at lower 5 (5½, 5½, 5½)"
3 (3, 3½, 4)"
12½ (13, 14½, 15)" 3 (3, 3½, 4)"

6½, 6½)"
5½ (5½,
edge, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 21 (21, 22, 25) dc evenly

1½"
across opposite edge of beginning ch – 22 (22, 24, 26) sts. 5 (5½, 5½, 5½)"
12½ (13, 14½, 15)"

6½)"
5½ (5½,

1½"
Ribbing Row: Ch 2 (counts as st), [Fpdc, Bpdc] across to Le

6½, 6½)"
(5½,
last st, hdc in top of turning ch. Back
WR1987 Colorblock Cardigan Fr

6½,
Repeat Ribbing Row until Rib measures 2”. Fasten off.
Left

5½
6½, 6½)"
5½ (5½,
Back

1½, 2)"
1½ (2,
FINISHING Front
Sew Shoulders. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve

1½, 2)"
seams. 13 (14, 15, 16)" 1½ (2, 6½ (7
Neck Band
13 (14, 15, 16)" 6½ (7, 7½, 8)
With right side facing and smaller hook, join A at Right
3 (3, 3½, 4)" 3 (3, 3½, 4)" 11 (11, 13, 13)"

8 (9, 10, 11½)"

Front Neck edge, ch 3, work 47 (47, 49, 49) sts evenly
spaced around Neck5 edge
(5½,–5½, 5½)"
48 (48, 50, 50) sts.
Work Ribbing Row as for Back. Fasten off. 11 (11, 13, 13)"
8 (9, 10, 11½)"
12½ (13, 14½, 15)"

6½, 6½)"

6½, 6½)"
5½ (5½,

5½ (5½,
1½"

Sleeve
Button Band
(Work on Left Front for girls, Right Front for boys)
Left Sleeve
6½, 6½)"

6½, 6½)"
5½ (5½,

5½ (5½,

With right side facing and smaller

Backhook, join A and work 39
(40, 45, 47) sc evenly spaced along Front edge. Front
Work 2 more rows in sc. Fasten off. 7½ (8, 8½, 9)"
2"
1½, 2)"

1½, 2)"
1½ (2,

1½ (2,

Buttonhole Band
Mark for 6 buttons evenly spaced on Button Band.
7½ (8, 8½, 9)"
13 (14,
Work 1 row in sc as for Button 15, 16)"
Band. 6½ (7, 7½, 8)"

11 (11, 13, 13)"

8 (9, 10, 11½)"

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