Awesome Blossom Kids' Cardi

This Awesome Blossom Kids' Cardigan includes 10 sizes, ranging from 3 to 12 years. It is worked from the center-back out to the sides and sleeves. The sides on the body and the hood are joined using a crochet hook, eliminating the need for any sewing (except when attaching buttons). While the hood is a centerpiece of this design, there are some tips if you want to make your cardigan without it. The instructions are written using standard American terms, along with crochet diagrams, step-by-step photos, and a conversion chart to UK terms. This pattern is professionally written, tested and tech-edited to make your crafting experience a breeze. **FORMAT & LANGUAGES:** • English • PDF, 19 pages and 5.5 MB (mobile devices friendly) **CROCHET LEVEL & SKILLS:** • Intermediate • Chain, slip stitch, surface slip stitch, half double crochet, double crochet, back/front post double crochet, working in rows and in the round. **SIZES:** 3 (4, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9)(10, 11, 12) **BODY MEASURMENTS:** • Height: 38.5 (41, 43.5, 45.5)(48, 50.5, 53)(55, 57.5, 60)" / 98 (104, 110.5, 115.5)(122, 128.5, 134.5)(139.5, 146, 152.5) cm • Chest: 21.5 (22.5, 23.5, 24)(25, 26, 27)(28.5, 29.5, 30.5)" / 54.5 (57, 59.5, 61)(63.5, 66, 68.5)(72.5, 75, 77.5) cm **YARN :** • Main Color (Medium weight / 4) — Sirdar Jewelspun Aran; 100% Acrylic; 500 m (546 yd) per 200 g (7 oz); you will need 600 (630, 710, 760)(840, 840, 970)(1000, 1130, 1180 m / 656 (689, 776, 831)(919, 919, 1061)(1094, 1236, 1290) yds — I used Evening Aquamarine and Glowing Garnet • Contrasting Color (Medium weight / 4) — Hayfield Bonus Aran; 100% Acrylic; 256 m (280 yd) per 100 g (3.5 oz) or any other yarn with similar gauge; you will need 250 (250, 250, 300)(300, 300, 370)(370, 390, 410) m / 273 (273, 273, 328)(328, 328, 405)(405, 427, 448) yds — I used Berroco Vintage Kiwi and Sirdar No 1 Sweet Dreams • Optional (Medium weight / 4) — 1 or 2 colors of your choice for outlining flowers. You will need 30 m (33 yd) of each color. **You will also need:** • Crochet hook — 5 mm (H) or any size needed to obtain the gauge • Tapestry needle • Stitch markers • Toggles — 2 (2, 2, 3)(3,3, 3)(3, 3, 3) x 1 1⁄2" (3.75 cm) **GAUGE:** • Basic Gauge — 15 dc x 8 rows = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm) • Granny Stitch — 5 groups of 3-dc = 4.5" (11.5 cm); 8.25 rows = 4" (10 cm) [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/awesome-blossom-hooded-cardi