Felicity Cardigan

Felicity Cardigan by Mon Petit Violon

What is Being Made

The Felicity Cardigan is a seamless, top-down crochet cardigan designed for infants and children, available in seven size ranges from 0-6 months through 9-10 years. This versatile layering piece is suitable for any season and works as a practical addition to a child's wardrobe. The cardigan features a cascading design element and button closure, making it both functional and visually appealing.

Construction Method

The Felicity Cardigan is worked from the top down in a seamless construction technique. This approach allows the crocheter to try on the garment as it progresses and adjust the fit before completing the final stitches. The top-down method eliminates the need for seaming, resulting in a smooth, professional finish with no visible seams along the body or sleeves.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques

This intermediate-level pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches to create its structure:

• Half double crochet (hdc) – the primary stitch used throughout the cardigan for the main fabric
• Chain stitch (ch) – used for foundation chains and creating stitch spaces
• Stitch spaces (sp) – openwork areas that contribute to the garment's drape and design

The combination of these stitches creates a fabric with appropriate structure and flexibility suitable for a children's cardigan.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Felicity Cardigan is designed to work with DK weight or light worsted weight yarn, offering flexibility in fiber choice. Yardage requirements range from approximately 300 yards for the smallest size (0-6 months) to 900 yards for the largest size (9-10 years). The pattern accommodates various fiber types including wool, cotton, and yarn blends, making it adaptable to different seasons and preferences.

The pattern references Cascade 220 Superwash, a 100% wool yarn in DK weight with 200 meters per 100-gram skein, as a suitable option. A 4mm crochet hook or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge is required. Additionally, 2 or more buttons measuring 1.8cm are needed for the cardigan closure.

Sizing and Fit

The pattern provides detailed measurements across seven size ranges, including chest circumference, total length, sleeve length, and the length to the cascading element. This comprehensive sizing information ensures proper fit for each age group from newborns through 10-year-olds.