{"id":3082,"date":"2026-03-14T09:50:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T09:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=3082"},"modified":"2026-03-14T09:50:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T09:50:28","slug":"how-to-crochet-a-winters-tale-cardigan-coat-for-girls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=3082","title":{"rendered":"How to Crochet a \u201cWinter\u2019s Tale\u201d Cardigan\/Coat for Girls"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below <\/span>is <\/span>a <\/span>detailed <\/span>tutorial-<\/span>style <\/span>guide<\/span><\/strong> you <\/span>can <\/span>use <\/span>for <\/span>learning <\/span>or <\/span>writing <\/span>a <\/span>pattern <\/span>for <\/span>a <\/span>\u201c<\/span>Winter\u2019s <\/span>Tale\u201d <\/span>crochet <\/span>cardigan\/<\/span>coat <\/span>for <\/span>girls<\/span><\/strong>. <\/span>This <\/span>design <\/span>focuses <\/span>on <\/span>warmth, <\/span>texture, <\/span>and <\/span>a <\/span>cozy <\/span>winter <\/span>style.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How <\/span>to <\/span>Crochet <\/span>a \u201c<\/span>Winter\u2019s <\/span>Tale\u201d <\/span>Cardigan\/<\/span>Coat <\/span>for <\/span>Girls<\/span><\/h1>\n

The <\/span>\u201c<\/span>Winter\u2019s <\/span>Tale\u201d <\/span>cardigan\/<\/span>coat<\/span><\/strong> is <\/span>a <\/span>cozy, <\/span>textured <\/span>crochet <\/span>garment <\/span>perfect <\/span>for <\/span>cold <\/span>weather. <\/span>It <\/span>usually <\/span>features <\/span>thick <\/span>yarn, <\/span>textured <\/span>stitches, <\/span>long <\/span>sleeves, <\/span>and <\/span>sometimes <\/span>a <\/span>hood <\/span>or <\/span>decorative <\/span>buttons. <\/span>This <\/span>cardigan <\/span>works <\/span>well <\/span>for <\/span>everyday <\/span>winter <\/span>wear <\/span>and <\/span>special <\/span>occasions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. <\/span>Materials <\/span>Needed<\/span><\/h1>\n

Prepare <\/span>all <\/span>materials <\/span>before <\/span>starting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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    Bulky <\/span>or <\/span>worsted <\/span>weight <\/span>yarn (<\/span>soft <\/span>acrylic, <\/span>wool, <\/span>or <\/span>wool <\/span>blend)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    600\u2013<\/span>900 <\/span>g <\/span>depending <\/span>on <\/span>size<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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      5 <\/span>mm \u2013 <\/span>6 <\/span>mm <\/span>crochet <\/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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        Stitch <\/span>markers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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

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

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        Buttons (<\/span>4\u2013<\/span>6 <\/span>pieces)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

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          Faux <\/span>fur <\/span>yarn <\/span>for <\/span>hood <\/span>trim<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Wooden <\/span>buttons <\/span>for <\/span>a <\/span>winter <\/span>look<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

          The <\/span>cardigan <\/span>uses <\/span>a <\/span>combination <\/span>of <\/span>simple <\/span>and <\/span>textured <\/span>stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Basic <\/span>stitches:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Chain (<\/span>ch)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Slip <\/span>stitch (<\/span>sl <\/span>st)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Single <\/span>crochet (<\/span>sc)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Half <\/span>double <\/span>crochet (<\/span>hdc)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Double <\/span>crochet (<\/span>dc)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Textured <\/span>stitches (<\/span>optional <\/span>but <\/span>recommended):<\/span><\/p>\n

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              Front <\/span>post <\/span>double <\/span>crochet (<\/span>fpdc)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Back <\/span>post <\/span>double <\/span>crochet (<\/span>bpdc)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              These <\/span>create <\/span>a <\/span>ribbed <\/span>winter <\/span>texture<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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              3. <\/span>Measurements<\/span><\/h1>\n

              Take <\/span>the <\/span>child\u2019s <\/span>measurements <\/span>before <\/span>starting.<\/span><\/p>\n

              Typical <\/span>measurements (<\/span>Age <\/span>5\u2013<\/span>6 <\/span>example):<\/span><\/p>\n

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                Chest: <\/span>64 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Cardigan <\/span>length: <\/span>48 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Sleeve <\/span>length: <\/span>40 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Shoulder <\/span>width: <\/span>28 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Add <\/span>4\u2013<\/span>6 <\/span>cm <\/span>ease<\/span><\/strong> so <\/span>the <\/span>coat <\/span>fits <\/span>comfortably <\/span>over <\/span>clothing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                4. <\/span>Crochet <\/span>Gauge<\/span><\/h1>\n

                Make <\/span>a <\/span>small <\/span>test <\/span>square <\/span>before <\/span>starting.<\/span><\/p>\n

                Example <\/span>gauge:<\/span><\/p>\n

                10 <\/span>cm \u00d7 <\/span>10 <\/span>cm =<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  12 <\/span>double <\/span>crochet <\/span>stitches<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  8 <\/span>rows<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Adjust <\/span>hook <\/span>size <\/span>if <\/span>necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  5. <\/span>Crochet <\/span>the <\/span>Back <\/span>Panel<\/span><\/h1>\n
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                    Chain <\/span>60\u2013<\/span>70 <\/span>stitches<\/span><\/strong> depending <\/span>on <\/span>size.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Row <\/span>1: <\/span>Double <\/span>crochet <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>3rd <\/span>chain <\/span>from <\/span>hook <\/span>and <\/span>across.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Row <\/span>2: <\/span>Chain <\/span>2, <\/span>turn, <\/span>double <\/span>crochet <\/span>across.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Row <\/span>3: <\/span>Alternate <\/span>fpdc <\/span>and <\/span>bpdc<\/span><\/strong> to <\/span>create <\/span>texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Repeat <\/span>rows <\/span>until <\/span>the <\/span>piece <\/span>measures <\/span>about <\/span>30\u2013<\/span>35 <\/span>cm<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

                    Shape <\/span>the <\/span>Armholes<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                      Skip <\/span>3 <\/span>stitches <\/span>at <\/span>the <\/span>beginning <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>next <\/span>row<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Work <\/span>across.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Repeat <\/span>decreases <\/span>for <\/span>2\u2013<\/span>3 <\/span>rows<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Continue <\/span>straight <\/span>until <\/span>total <\/span>length <\/span>reaches <\/span>the <\/span>shoulder.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      6. <\/span>Crochet <\/span>the <\/span>Front <\/span>Panels (<\/span>Make <\/span>2)<\/span><\/h1>\n

                      Each <\/span>front <\/span>panel <\/span>is <\/span>half <\/span>the <\/span>width <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>back.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                        Chain <\/span>30\u2013<\/span>35 <\/span>stitches<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Work <\/span>the <\/span>same <\/span>stitch <\/span>pattern <\/span>as <\/span>the <\/span>back <\/span>panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Continue <\/span>until <\/span>reaching <\/span>armhole <\/span>height.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Shape <\/span>the <\/span>Neckline<\/span><\/h3>\n

                        When <\/span>reaching <\/span>the <\/span>upper <\/span>chest:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          Decrease <\/span>1 <\/span>stitch <\/span>every <\/span>row <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>neck <\/span>side<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Continue <\/span>until <\/span>shoulder <\/span>height <\/span>matches <\/span>the <\/span>back <\/span>panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Repeat <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>second <\/span>front <\/span>piece.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          7. <\/span>Crochet <\/span>the <\/span>Sleeves<\/span><\/h1>\n
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                            Chain <\/span>28\u2013<\/span>32 <\/span>stitches<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Row <\/span>1: <\/span>Half <\/span>double <\/span>crochet <\/span>across.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Continue <\/span>in <\/span>textured <\/span>stitch <\/span>pattern<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Sleeve <\/span>increases<\/span><\/h3>\n

                            Increase <\/span>1 <\/span>stitch <\/span>on <\/span>each <\/span>side <\/span>every <\/span>3 <\/span>rows<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

                            Continue <\/span>until <\/span>sleeve <\/span>reaches <\/span>the <\/span>desired <\/span>length.<\/span><\/p>\n

                            Fold <\/span>sleeve <\/span>in <\/span>half <\/span>and <\/span>sew <\/span>the <\/span>seam.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                            8. <\/span>Assemble <\/span>the <\/span>Cardigan<\/span><\/h1>\n
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                              Sew <\/span>front <\/span>panels <\/span>to <\/span>back <\/span>panel <\/span>at <\/span>shoulders<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Sew <\/span>side <\/span>seams<\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>leaving <\/span>armholes <\/span>open.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Attach <\/span>sleeves <\/span>to <\/span>the <\/span>armholes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Sew <\/span>sleeve <\/span>seams.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              Turn <\/span>the <\/span>coat <\/span>right <\/span>side <\/span>out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                              9. <\/span>Crochet <\/span>the <\/span>Collar <\/span>or <\/span>Hood (<\/span>Optional)<\/span><\/h1>\n

                              Simple <\/span>Collar<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                Attach <\/span>yarn <\/span>at <\/span>neckline.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Single <\/span>crochet <\/span>evenly <\/span>around <\/span>the <\/span>neck.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Continue <\/span>rows <\/span>of <\/span>hdc <\/span>or <\/span>ribbed <\/span>stitches<\/span><\/strong> for <\/span>6\u2013<\/span>8 <\/span>rows.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Hood <\/span>Option<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                  Crochet <\/span>a <\/span>rectangle <\/span>the <\/span>width <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>neckline.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Fold <\/span>it <\/span>in <\/span>half.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Sew <\/span>the <\/span>top <\/span>seam.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Attach <\/span>to <\/span>neckline.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  Optional: <\/span>add <\/span>faux <\/span>fur <\/span>trim<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                  10. <\/span>Add <\/span>Front <\/span>Border<\/span><\/h1>\n

                                  Attach <\/span>yarn <\/span>at <\/span>the <\/span>bottom <\/span>of <\/span>one <\/span>front <\/span>panel.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                  Crochet <\/span>single <\/span>crochet <\/span>or <\/span>ribbed <\/span>stitches<\/span><\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                    Up <\/span>the <\/span>front<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Around <\/span>the <\/span>neck<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Down <\/span>the <\/span>other <\/span>side<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    This <\/span>creates <\/span>a <\/span>neat <\/span>finishing <\/span>edge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                    11. <\/span>Add <\/span>Buttonholes<\/span><\/h1>\n

                                    On <\/span>one <\/span>side <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>border:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                      Single <\/span>crochet <\/span>to <\/span>button <\/span>position.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Chain <\/span>2.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Skip <\/span>2 <\/span>stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Continue <\/span>single <\/span>crochet.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                      Repeat <\/span>for <\/span>4\u2013<\/span>6 <\/span>buttonholes<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                      12. <\/span>Sew <\/span>Buttons<\/span><\/h1>\n

                                      Sew <\/span>buttons <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>opposite <\/span>front <\/span>panel <\/span>aligned <\/span>with <\/span>the <\/span>buttonholes.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                      Wooden <\/span>or <\/span>large <\/span>decorative <\/span>buttons <\/span>give <\/span>the <\/span>cardigan <\/span>a <\/span>storybook <\/span>winter <\/span>style<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                      13. <\/span>Finishing <\/span>Touches<\/span><\/h1>\n
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                                        Weave <\/span>in <\/span>all <\/span>yarn <\/span>ends.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                        Lightly <\/span>block <\/span>the <\/span>cardigan <\/span>for <\/span>shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                        Add <\/span>optional <\/span>decorations:<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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                                          Flower <\/span>appliqu\u00e9s<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Snowflake <\/span>buttons<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Belt<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                          Estimated <\/span>Project <\/span>Time<\/span><\/h1>\n
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                                            Beginner: <\/span>12\u2013<\/span>16 <\/span>hours<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                            Intermediate <\/span>crocheter: <\/span>8\u2013<\/span>10 <\/span>hours<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                            💡 <\/span>Design <\/span>Tip:<\/span><\/strong>
                                            Use <\/span>cream, <\/span>soft <\/span>pink, <\/span>dusty <\/span>blue, <\/span>or <\/span>winter <\/span>white <\/span>yarn<\/span><\/strong> to <\/span>create <\/span>a <\/span>magical \u201c<\/span>Winter\u2019s <\/span>Tale\u201d <\/span>look.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                            If <\/span>you’d <\/span>like, <\/span>I <\/span>can <\/span>also <\/span>create:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                              A <\/span>step-<\/span>by-<\/span>step <\/span>stitch <\/span>pattern <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>exact \u201c<\/span>Winter\u2019s <\/span>Tale\u201d <\/span>coat <\/span>design<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                              A <\/span>diagram <\/span>showing <\/span>how <\/span>all <\/span>cardigan <\/span>pieces <\/span>fit <\/span>together<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                              A <\/span>beginner-<\/span>friendly <\/span>pattern <\/span>for <\/span>ages <\/span>2\u2013<\/span>10<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                              Just <\/span>tell <\/span>me! 🧶<\/span><\/p>\n

                                              Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n