Ice Cream Party Cardi

The Ice Cream Party Cardi is a simple and classic children's cardigan. While the body uses a basic stitch, special care is given to the shoulder area for a good fit. This cardigan is seamed, has a deep V-neck and a modified drop shoulder. Each piece is worked flat from the bottom up and mattress stitched together. After seaming, slip stitch ribbing is applied around the bottom, neckline, and sleeves of the cardigan. Links to video tutorials are provided for help with assembly, seaming, applied slip stitch ribbing, and buttonholes. **Skill Level** Beginner (uses basic stitches and simple shaping) **Children’s Sizes** 2, 4, 6 (8, 10, 12) To Fit Bust Circumference 21, 22, 24 (27, 29, 30) inches 53.5, 56, 61 (69, 73.5, 76) centimeters **Finished Measurements** Designed to have 4” (10cm) of positive ease. A - Bust Circumference (closed) 25, 26, 28 (31, 33, 34)” 63.5, 66, 71 (78.5, 83.5, 86.5) cm B - Length (from center back) 15, 17.5, 19 (21, 21, 24)” 38, 44.5, 48.5 (53.5, 53.5, 61) cm C - Upper Arm Circumference 10, 12, 14.5 (14.5, 14.5, 16.5)” 25.5, 30.5, 37 (37, 37, 42) cm D - Wrist Circumference 7, 7, 7 (8, 8, 8)” 17.5, 17.5, 17.5 (20.5, 20.5, 20.5) cm E - Sleeve Length 10.5, 12.5, 14.5 (15.5, 15.5, 17.5)” 26.7, 31.5, 37 (39.5, 39.5, 44.5) cm **Yarn Requirements** Worsted Weight (#4 Medium) 650, 845, 970 (1,210, 1,360, 1475) yards 595, 773, 887 (1,106, 1,244, 1,349) meters **Suggested Yarn** 3, 4, 5 (6, 7, 7) skeins Lion Brand Ice Cream Cotton Blend, 53% Acrylic, 47% Cotton, 225 yds (206 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g) (shown in color Strawberry) **Hooks** US size H-8 (5.0 mm) hook or size needed to obtain gauge for body. US size J-10 (6.0 mm) hook for ribbing or hook 1.0 mm larger than hook used for body. **Notions** 6 Size ¾” buttons I used “You’re Sweet” buttons from Shelly’s Buttons and More Sewing Needle Coordinated Thread Tapestry Needle 5 Sewing Pins or Stitch Markers **Gauge** 14.5 stitches, 11.5 rows = 4” in half double crochet. [1]: https://mandobug.com/ice-cream-party-cardi-free-childrens-cardigan-crochet-pattern/