Crocheting a
jacket cardigan for a girl is a fun and rewarding project that is perfect for any skill level. Whether you want to make a cute and cozy
cardigan for your little girl or as a gift for a friend's child, this tutorial will guide you through the steps to create a beautiful and stylish
jacket cardigan.
Materials You'll Need:
- 4 skeins of worsted weight yarn in your desired color
- Crochet hook size H (5.00 mm)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Buttons (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Begin by chaining 60 stitches with your first skein of yarn.
Step 2: Double crochet in the third chain from the hook and in each chain across the row. Chain two and turn your work.
Step 3: Double crochet in each stitch across the row. Chain two and turn your work.
Step 4: Repeat step 3 until you've completed six rows with your first skein of yarn.
Step 5: Cut your first skein of yarn and attach your second skein. Chain two and turn your work.
Step 6: Double crochet in the first stitch, then skip one stitch and double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat this
pattern across the row, ending with a double crochet in the last stitch. Chain two and turn your work.
Step 7: Double crochet in the first stitch, then double crochet in the skipped stitch from the previous row. Repeat this pattern across the row, ending with a double crochet in the last stitch. Chain two and turn your work.
Step 8: Repeat step 7 until you've completed six rows with your second skein of yarn.
Step 9: Cut your second skein of yarn and attach your third skein. Chain two and turn your work.
Step 10: Repeat step 6 with your third skein of yarn. Chain two and turn your work.
Step 11: Repeat step 7 with your third skein of yarn. Chain two and turn your work.
Step 12: Repeat steps 6-11 until you've completed six rows with your third skein of yarn.
Step 13: Cut your third skein of yarn and attach your fourth skein. Chain two and turn your work.
Step 14: Double crochet in each stitch across the row. Chain two and turn your work.
Step 15: Repeat step 14 until you've completed six rows with your fourth skein of yarn.
Step 16: Cut your fourth skein of yarn and weave in all loose ends with your tapestry needle.
Finishing:
Step 1: Fold your work in half, with the right sides facing each other. Use your tapestry needle to sew the shoulder seams together, leaving the armholes open.
Step 2: Fold the bottom edge of your cardigan up to create the hem. Use your tapestry needle to sew the hem in place along the bottom edge of your cardigan.
Step 3: If you'd like to add buttons to your cardigan, use your tapestry needle to sew them onto the front of your cardigan. Make sure to space them evenly and sew them securely in place.
Step 4: Finally, weave in any loose ends using your tapestry needle. Trim any excess yarn with your scissors.And there you have it - a beautiful and cozy cardigan for a little girl! This project is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, and can be customized with different yarn colors and button designs to make it your own. We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and have fun creating your own jacket cardigan!
