{"id":2826,"date":"2025-12-14T14:23:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T14:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2826"},"modified":"2025-12-14T14:23:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T14:23:20","slug":"how-to-crochet-the-blush-girls-cardigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2826","title":{"rendered":"How to crochet the “Blush” girls cardigan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below is a detailed, beginner-to-intermediate friendly guide<\/strong> on how to crochet a \u201cBlush\u201d girls cardigan<\/strong>.
This is a classic soft cardigan style<\/strong>, worked top-down, with a delicate look that suits a blush (soft pink) yarn. You can easily adjust it for different girls\u2019 sizes.<\/p>\n

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🌸 Blush Girls Cardigan \u2013 Crochet Guide<\/h2>\n

Skill Level<\/h3>\n

Beginner to Intermediate
(You should know: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, increase)<\/p>\n

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🧶 Materials Needed<\/h2>\n
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    Yarn:<\/strong> DK or light worsted weight (Category 3 or 4)
    Color: Blush \/ soft pink
    Amount:<\/p>\n

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      Toddler (2\u20133 yrs): ~250\u2013300 g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Child (4\u20136 yrs): ~350 g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Older child (7\u20139 yrs): ~400\u2013450 g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      Crochet hook:<\/strong> 4.0 mm or 4.5 mm (adjust to gauge)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Stitch markers (4\u20136)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Yarn needle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Scissors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Buttons (3\u20135 small buttons) optional<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      📏 Gauge (Important)<\/h2>\n
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        16\u201318 double crochet stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Always make a small swatch before starting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        ✨ Cardigan Construction<\/h2>\n

        This cardigan is worked top-down in one piece<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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          Yoke (neck and shoulders)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Divide for sleeves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Body<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Sleeves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Edging and finishing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          1️⃣ Yoke (Top Section)<\/h2>\n

          Step 1: Foundation Chain<\/h3>\n
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            Chain 52\u201360 stitches<\/strong> (depending on size)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Join with slip stitch to form a ring
            (Make sure chain is not twisted)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Step 2: Set Up Yoke<\/h3>\n
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              Chain 2 (counts as first DC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Work double crochet (DC)<\/strong> around<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Place stitch markers to divide:<\/p>\n

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                Front panel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Sleeve<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Back panel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Sleeve<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Example division:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  Front: 10 sts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Sleeve: 8 sts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Back: 16 sts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Sleeve: 8 sts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Front: remaining sts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  Step 3: Increase Rounds<\/h3>\n
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                    At each marker, work:<\/p>\n

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                      (DC, chain 1, DC)<\/strong> to increase<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Continue increasing every round<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Work 6\u201310 rounds<\/strong> until yoke fits comfortably around shoulders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      💡 Tip: Try it on the child if possible.<\/p>\n

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                      2️⃣ Divide for Sleeves<\/h2>\n
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                        Crochet across the first front panel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Skip sleeve stitches<\/strong>, chain 6\u20138<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Crochet across back panel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Skip second sleeve, chain 6\u20138<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Crochet across second front<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Now your cardigan body is formed.<\/p>\n

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                        3️⃣ Body of the Cardigan<\/h2>\n

                        Step 1: Body Length<\/h3>\n
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                          Work in rows<\/strong>, turning each row<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Use double crochet<\/strong> or a simple stitch pattern (DC + chain spaces)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Continue until desired length:<\/p>\n

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                            Toddler: 10\u201311 inches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Child: 12\u201314 inches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Step 2: Optional Texture<\/h3>\n

                            You can add:<\/p>\n

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                              Shell stitches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              V-stitch (DC, ch 1, DC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Half double crochet for a softer look<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                              4️⃣ Sleeves<\/h2>\n

                              Step 1: Attach Yarn<\/h3>\n
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                                Join yarn at underarm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Crochet in rounds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Step 2: Sleeve Shaping<\/h3>\n
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                                  Work DC evenly around<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Decrease 1\u20132 stitches every 4\u20135 rounds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Continue until sleeve reaches wrist<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Step 3: Sleeve Cuff<\/h3>\n
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                                    Switch to single crochet<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Work 3\u20135 rounds for a neat cuff<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    Repeat for second sleeve.<\/p>\n

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                                    5️⃣ Button Band & Edging<\/h2>\n

                                    Button Band<\/h3>\n
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                                      Attach yarn to front edge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Work single crochet<\/strong> evenly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      On one side, make buttonholes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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                                        Chain 2, skip 2 stitches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        Neck & Hem Edging<\/h3>\n
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                                          Single crochet or crab stitch around neck, hem, and cuffs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          This gives a clean, professional finish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                          🌷 Finishing<\/h2>\n
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                                            Weave in all ends<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                            Sew on buttons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                            Lightly block the cardigan for best shape<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                            💗 Styling Tips<\/h2>\n
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                                              Use soft blush yarn<\/strong> with a slight sheen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                              Add a small flower applique or bow<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                              Pair with a dress or jeans for a sweet look<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                              If you\u2019d like, I can:<\/p>\n

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                                                Adjust this pattern for a specific age<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                Write it as a printable pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                Add a lace or textured stitch version<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                Just tell me 😊<\/p>\n

                                                Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n