Take A Bow (Cardigan) by Candi Jensen

Take A Bow (Cardigan)

Crochet
September 2004
DK / Sport ?
18 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in half-double crochet (US) using G/6 (4mm) hook
408 - 680 yards (373 - 622 m)
6mo (12mo 18mo)
English

Sizes: Instructions are written for size 6mo. Changes for sizes 12mo and 18mo are in parentheses.

Finished measurements:

  • Chest (buttoned) 22” (24 26)“
  • Length 11” (12 13)“
  • Upper arm 9” (10 11)“

Gauge: 18 sts and 16 rows to 4” over half-double crochet (US) using size G/6 (4mm) hook.

From the description: Accent a basic cardigan with a cute gingham bow, and your small fry will be dressed to impress on the playground. Half-double crochet makes it a breeze to stitch and matching buttons complete the look.

Suggested Materials:

  • approximately 408-680yds DK/light worsted weight yarn
  • five 5/8” cover-your-own button blanks
  • 1/4yd of gingham fabric
  • one skein of six strand embroidery floss
  • white sewing thread

Suggested Color: White, blue.