How to crochet the “Blush” girls cardigan

Below is a detailed, beginner-to-intermediate friendly guide on how to crochet a “Blush” girls cardigan.
This is a classic soft cardigan style, worked top-down, with a delicate look that suits a blush (soft pink) yarn. You can easily adjust it for different girls’ sizes.

🌸 Blush Girls Cardigan – Crochet Guide

Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate
(You should know: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, increase)

🧶 Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK or light worsted weight (Category 3 or 4)
  Color: Blush / soft pink
  Amount:

  • Toddler (2–3 yrs): ~250–300 g

  • Child (4–6 yrs): ~350 g

  • Older child (7–9 yrs): ~400–450 g

• Crochet hook: 4.0 mm or 4.5 mm (adjust to gauge)

• Stitch markers (4–6)

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

• Buttons (3–5 small buttons) optional

📏 Gauge (Important)

• 16–18 double crochet stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)

• Always make a small swatch before starting

✨ Cardigan Construction

This cardigan is worked top-down in one piece:

1. Yoke (neck and shoulders)

2. Divide for sleeves

3. Body

4. Sleeves

5. Edging and finishing

1️⃣ Yoke (Top Section)

Step 1: Foundation Chain

• Chain 52–60 stitches (depending on size)

• Join with slip stitch to form a ring
  (Make sure chain is not twisted)

Step 2: Set Up Yoke

• Chain 2 (counts as first DC)

• Work double crochet (DC) around

• Place stitch markers to divide:

  • Front panel

  • Sleeve

  • Back panel

  • Sleeve

Example division:

• Front: 10 sts

• Sleeve: 8 sts

• Back: 16 sts

• Sleeve: 8 sts

• Front: remaining sts

Step 3: Increase Rounds

• At each marker, work:

  • (DC, chain 1, DC) to increase

• Continue increasing every round

• Work 6–10 rounds until yoke fits comfortably around shoulders

💡 Tip: Try it on the child if possible.

2️⃣ Divide for Sleeves

• Crochet across the first front panel

• Skip sleeve stitches, chain 6–8

• Crochet across back panel

• Skip second sleeve, chain 6–8

• Crochet across second front

Now your cardigan body is formed.

3️⃣ Body of the Cardigan

Step 1: Body Length

• Work in rows, turning each row

• Use double crochet or a simple stitch pattern (DC + chain spaces)

• Continue until desired length:

  • Toddler: 10–11 inches

  • Child: 12–14 inches

Step 2: Optional Texture

You can add:

• Shell stitches

• V-stitch (DC, ch 1, DC)

• Half double crochet for a softer look

4️⃣ Sleeves

Step 1: Attach Yarn

• Join yarn at underarm

• Crochet in rounds

Step 2: Sleeve Shaping

• Work DC evenly around

• Decrease 1–2 stitches every 4–5 rounds

• Continue until sleeve reaches wrist

Step 3: Sleeve Cuff

• Switch to single crochet

• Work 3–5 rounds for a neat cuff

Repeat for second sleeve.

5️⃣ Button Band & Edging

Button Band

• Attach yarn to front edge

• Work single crochet evenly

• On one side, make buttonholes:

  • Chain 2, skip 2 stitches

Neck & Hem Edging

• Single crochet or crab stitch around neck, hem, and cuffs

• This gives a clean, professional finish

🌷 Finishing

• Weave in all ends

• Sew on buttons

• Lightly block the cardigan for best shape

💗 Styling Tips

• Use soft blush yarn with a slight sheen

• Add a small flower applique or bow

• Pair with a dress or jeans for a sweet look

If you’d like, I can:

• Adjust this pattern for a specific age

• Write it as a printable pattern

• Add a lace or textured stitch version

Just tell me 😊

Watch tutorial: