{"id":3060,"date":"2026-03-14T09:11:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T09:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=3060"},"modified":"2026-03-14T09:11:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T09:11:39","slug":"how-to-crochet-a-spring-summer-lace-cardigan-for-girls-1-5-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=3060","title":{"rendered":"How to Crochet a Spring \/ Summer Lace Cardigan for Girls (1\u20135 Years)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below <\/span>is <\/span>a <\/span>detailed <\/span>guide<\/span><\/strong> you <\/span>can <\/span>use <\/span>for <\/span>a <\/span>tutorial <\/span>or <\/span>blog <\/span>about <\/span>crocheting <\/span>a <\/span>spring\/<\/span>summer <\/span>lace <\/span>cardigan <\/span>for <\/span>girls (<\/span>1\u2013<\/span>5 <\/span>years <\/span>old)<\/span><\/strong>. <\/span>I <\/span>included <\/span>materials, <\/span>sizing <\/span>ideas, <\/span>stitch <\/span>explanations, <\/span>and <\/span>step-<\/span>by-<\/span>step <\/span>instructions. <\/span>You <\/span>can <\/span>adjust <\/span>it <\/span>depending <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>exact <\/span>pattern <\/span>style <\/span>you <\/span>want.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How <\/span>to <\/span>Crochet <\/span>a <\/span>Spring \/ <\/span>Summer <\/span>Lace <\/span>Cardigan <\/span>for <\/span>Girls (<\/span>1\u2013<\/span>5 <\/span>Years)<\/span><\/h1>\n

A <\/span>lightweight <\/span>lace <\/span>cardigan <\/span>is <\/span>perfect <\/span>for <\/span>spring <\/span>and <\/span>summer. <\/span>It <\/span>keeps <\/span>little <\/span>girls <\/span>comfortable <\/span>while <\/span>adding <\/span>a <\/span>cute <\/span>handmade <\/span>touch <\/span>to <\/span>any <\/span>outfit. <\/span>This <\/span>crochet <\/span>project <\/span>uses <\/span>breathable <\/span>yarn <\/span>and <\/span>simple <\/span>lace <\/span>stitches, <\/span>making <\/span>it <\/span>ideal <\/span>for <\/span>beginners <\/span>who <\/span>want <\/span>to <\/span>try <\/span>garment <\/span>making.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. <\/span>Materials <\/span>You <\/span>Need<\/span><\/h1>\n

Before <\/span>starting, <\/span>gather <\/span>these <\/span>supplies:<\/span><\/p>\n

Yarn<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Lightweight <\/span>cotton <\/span>or <\/span>cotton-<\/span>blend <\/span>yarn (<\/span>DK <\/span>or <\/span>light <\/span>worsted <\/span>weight)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Approximate <\/span>yarn <\/span>needed:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1\u2013<\/span>2 <\/span>years: <\/span>150\u2013<\/span>200 <\/span>g<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      3\u2013<\/span>4 <\/span>years: <\/span>200\u2013<\/span>250 <\/span>g<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      4\u2013<\/span>5 <\/span>years: <\/span>250\u2013<\/span>300 <\/span>g<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Cotton <\/span>yarn <\/span>is <\/span>best <\/span>for <\/span>warm <\/span>weather <\/span>because <\/span>it <\/span>is <\/span>breathable <\/span>and <\/span>soft <\/span>for <\/span>children\u2019s <\/span>skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Crochet <\/span>Hook<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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        3.5 <\/span>mm \u2013 <\/span>4.0 <\/span>mm (<\/span>E <\/span>or <\/span>G <\/span>hook)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Other <\/span>Tools<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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          Stitch <\/span>markers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Small <\/span>buttons (<\/span>3\u2013<\/span>5 <\/span>pieces)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Measuring <\/span>tape<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          2. <\/span>Basic <\/span>Crochet <\/span>Stitches <\/span>Used<\/span><\/h1>\n

          This <\/span>cardigan <\/span>uses <\/span>simple <\/span>stitches <\/span>combined <\/span>into <\/span>a <\/span>lace <\/span>pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Chain (<\/span>ch)<\/span><\/strong>
          Used <\/span>to <\/span>start <\/span>the <\/span>project <\/span>and <\/span>create <\/span>spaces <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>lace <\/span>pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Slip <\/span>Stitch (<\/span>sl <\/span>st)<\/span><\/strong>
          Used <\/span>for <\/span>joining <\/span>rounds <\/span>or <\/span>finishing <\/span>edges.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Single <\/span>Crochet (<\/span>sc)<\/span><\/strong>
          Creates <\/span>tight, <\/span>neat <\/span>edges.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Double <\/span>Crochet (<\/span>dc)<\/span><\/strong>
          Main <\/span>stitch <\/span>used <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>lace <\/span>pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Chain <\/span>Space (<\/span>ch-<\/span>sp)<\/span><\/strong>
          Open <\/span>spaces <\/span>that <\/span>create <\/span>the <\/span>airy <\/span>lace <\/span>look.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          3. <\/span>Size <\/span>Guide (<\/span>Approximate)<\/span><\/h1>\n
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          Age<\/span><\/th>\nChest<\/span><\/th>\nLength<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          1\u2013<\/span>2 <\/span>years<\/span><\/td>\n52\u2013<\/span>54 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/td>\n30 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          3\u2013<\/span>4 <\/span>years<\/span><\/td>\n56\u2013<\/span>58 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/td>\n34 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          4\u2013<\/span>5 <\/span>years<\/span><\/td>\n60\u2013<\/span>62 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/td>\n38 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

          Always <\/span>measure <\/span>the <\/span>child <\/span>or <\/span>compare <\/span>with <\/span>an <\/span>existing <\/span>sweater.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          4. <\/span>Cardigan <\/span>Construction <\/span>Overview<\/span><\/h1>\n

          This <\/span>cardigan <\/span>is <\/span>worked <\/span>top-<\/span>down<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>starting <\/span>from <\/span>the <\/span>neckline.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Crochet <\/span>the <\/span>yoke<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Separate <\/span>sleeves <\/span>and <\/span>body<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Crochet <\/span>the <\/span>body<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Crochet <\/span>the <\/span>sleeves<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Add <\/span>edging <\/span>and <\/span>buttons<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Working <\/span>from <\/span>the <\/span>top <\/span>down <\/span>makes <\/span>it <\/span>easier <\/span>to <\/span>adjust <\/span>the <\/span>length.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            5. <\/span>Step <\/span>1: <\/span>Start <\/span>the <\/span>Neckline<\/span><\/h1>\n
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              Make <\/span>a <\/span>foundation <\/span>chain<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                1\u2013<\/span>2 <\/span>years: <\/span>ch <\/span>60<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                3\u2013<\/span>4 <\/span>years: <\/span>ch <\/span>66<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                4\u2013<\/span>5 <\/span>years: <\/span>ch <\/span>72<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                Join <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>slip <\/span>stitch<\/span><\/strong> to <\/span>form <\/span>a <\/span>ring <\/span>if <\/span>working <\/span>in <\/span>rounds, <\/span>or <\/span>work <\/span>back <\/span>and <\/span>forth <\/span>if <\/span>making <\/span>an <\/span>open <\/span>cardigan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Row <\/span>1:<\/span>
                Ch <\/span>3 (<\/span>counts <\/span>as <\/span>dc), <\/span>work <\/span>1 <\/span>dc <\/span>in <\/span>each <\/span>stitch <\/span>across<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                6. <\/span>Step <\/span>2: <\/span>Crochet <\/span>the <\/span>Lace <\/span>Yoke<\/span><\/h1>\n

                The <\/span>lace <\/span>pattern <\/span>begins <\/span>here.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Row <\/span>Pattern<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                Row <\/span>1<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  Ch <\/span>3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  1 <\/span>dc, <\/span>ch <\/span>2, <\/span>skip <\/span>2 <\/span>stitches<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Repeat <\/span>across<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Row <\/span>2<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    Ch <\/span>3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Work <\/span>2 <\/span>dc <\/span>in <\/span>each <\/span>chain <\/span>space<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>ch <\/span>2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Repeat <\/span>across<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Repeat <\/span>these <\/span>rows <\/span>while <\/span>adding <\/span>4 <\/span>corner <\/span>increases<\/span><\/strong> for <\/span>sleeves.<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Continue <\/span>until <\/span>the <\/span>yoke <\/span>measures <\/span>about:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      12 <\/span>cm (<\/span>1\u2013<\/span>2 <\/span>years)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      14 <\/span>cm (<\/span>3\u2013<\/span>4 <\/span>years)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      16 <\/span>cm (<\/span>4\u2013<\/span>5 <\/span>years)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                      7. <\/span>Step <\/span>3: <\/span>Divide <\/span>for <\/span>Sleeves<\/span><\/h1>\n

                      Place <\/span>stitch <\/span>markers <\/span>to <\/span>separate:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                        Left <\/span>front<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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

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

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

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                        Right <\/span>front<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Skip <\/span>the <\/span>sleeve <\/span>sections <\/span>and <\/span>connect <\/span>front <\/span>to <\/span>back <\/span>with <\/span>chains:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          1\u2013<\/span>2 <\/span>years: <\/span>ch <\/span>6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          3\u2013<\/span>4 <\/span>years: <\/span>ch <\/span>8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          4\u2013<\/span>5 <\/span>years: <\/span>ch <\/span>10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Now <\/span>the <\/span>cardigan <\/span>body <\/span>continues <\/span>in <\/span>rows.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          8. <\/span>Step <\/span>4: <\/span>Crochet <\/span>the <\/span>Lace <\/span>Body<\/span><\/h1>\n

                          Continue <\/span>using <\/span>the <\/span>lace <\/span>stitch <\/span>pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Repeat:<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Row <\/span>pattern:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                            1 <\/span>dc, <\/span>ch <\/span>2, <\/span>skip <\/span>2 <\/span>stitches<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Continue <\/span>until <\/span>the <\/span>cardigan <\/span>reaches <\/span>desired <\/span>length:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                              1\u2013<\/span>2 <\/span>years: <\/span>28\u2013<\/span>30 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              3\u2013<\/span>4 <\/span>years: <\/span>32\u2013<\/span>34 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              4\u2013<\/span>5 <\/span>years: <\/span>36\u2013<\/span>38 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Finish <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>row <\/span>of <\/span>single <\/span>crochet<\/span><\/strong> for <\/span>a <\/span>neat <\/span>edge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                              9. <\/span>Step <\/span>5: <\/span>Crochet <\/span>the <\/span>Sleeves<\/span><\/h1>\n

                              Join <\/span>yarn <\/span>at <\/span>the <\/span>armhole.<\/span><\/p>\n

                              Work <\/span>in <\/span>rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

                              Round <\/span>pattern:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                2 <\/span>dc, <\/span>ch <\/span>1, <\/span>skip <\/span>1 <\/span>stitch<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Continue <\/span>until <\/span>sleeve <\/span>length <\/span>is:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                  1\u2013<\/span>2 <\/span>years: <\/span>18 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  3\u2013<\/span>4 <\/span>years: <\/span>21 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  4\u2013<\/span>5 <\/span>years: <\/span>24 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Finish <\/span>with <\/span>a <\/span>sc <\/span>edging <\/span>or <\/span>picot <\/span>border<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                  10. <\/span>Step <\/span>6: <\/span>Add <\/span>Button <\/span>Band<\/span><\/h1>\n

                                  Attach <\/span>yarn <\/span>to <\/span>the <\/span>front <\/span>edge.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                  Row <\/span>1<\/span>
                                  Single <\/span>crochet <\/span>evenly <\/span>along <\/span>the <\/span>front.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                  Row <\/span>2<\/span>
                                  Single <\/span>crochet <\/span>again.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                  For <\/span>the <\/span>buttonhole <\/span>side<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                    sc, <\/span>ch <\/span>2, <\/span>skip <\/span>2 <\/span>stitches<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    Repeat <\/span>3\u2013<\/span>5 <\/span>times <\/span>depending <\/span>on <\/span>cardigan <\/span>length.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                    Sew <\/span>buttons <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>opposite <\/span>side.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                    11. <\/span>Optional <\/span>Decorative <\/span>Edges<\/span><\/h1>\n

                                    You <\/span>can <\/span>add <\/span>cute <\/span>details <\/span>like:<\/span><\/p>\n

                                    Picot <\/span>Edge<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                      sc, <\/span>ch <\/span>3, <\/span>sl <\/span>st <\/span>into <\/span>sc<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      Shell <\/span>Edge<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                        5 <\/span>dc <\/span>in <\/span>one <\/span>stitch, <\/span>skip <\/span>2 <\/span>stitches<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        These <\/span>make <\/span>the <\/span>cardigan <\/span>look <\/span>more <\/span>decorative <\/span>and <\/span>feminine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                        12. <\/span>Tips <\/span>for <\/span>a <\/span>Perfect <\/span>Cardigan<\/span><\/h1>\n

                                        ✔ <\/span>Use <\/span>soft <\/span>cotton <\/span>yarn<\/span><\/strong> to <\/span>prevent <\/span>irritation.<\/span>
                                        ✔ <\/span>Check <\/span>gauge<\/span><\/strong> before <\/span>starting.<\/span>
                                        ✔ <\/span>Use <\/span>pastel <\/span>colors<\/span><\/strong> for <\/span>spring (<\/span>peach, <\/span>mint, <\/span>lavender).<\/span>
                                        ✔ <\/span>Block <\/span>the <\/span>cardigan <\/span>lightly <\/span>to <\/span>open <\/span>the <\/span>lace <\/span>pattern.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                        ✅ <\/span>Skill <\/span>Level:<\/span><\/strong> Beginner <\/span>to <\/span>Intermediate<\/span>
                                        ⏱ <\/span>Estimated <\/span>Time:<\/span><\/strong> 6\u2013<\/span>10 <\/span>hours <\/span>depending <\/span>on <\/span>size<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                        If <\/span>you <\/span>want, <\/span>I <\/span>can <\/span>also <\/span>help <\/span>you <\/span>create:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                          A <\/span>YouTube <\/span>tutorial <\/span>script <\/span>for <\/span>this <\/span>cardigan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          A <\/span>printable <\/span>crochet <\/span>pattern<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          A <\/span>diagram \/ <\/span>stitch <\/span>chart<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          SEO <\/span>blog <\/span>article (<\/span>1500+ <\/span>words)<\/span><\/strong> for <\/span>your <\/span>crochet <\/span>website.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n