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PATTERN st(s) – stitch(es)

Bear Hooded Cardigan ch – chain stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space

Two dc together (dc2tog):

Begin to work dc in next st, but don’t complete it, leaving 2
loops on hook, work another incomplete dc in next st, so
that you have 3 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull
through all 3 loops on the hook. Stitch completed.

Instructions are for 0-6m size, changes for 1-2y, 3-4y, 5-6y,
Thank you for buying my pattern! I hope you will enjoy it! 7-8y are in […].

Size Chest Length* Sleeve length Hoodie length

(measured (measured from Row 1: ch42[42,47,52,57], dc in 4th ch from hook (ch3
from shoulder) underarm) counts as first dc) and in each next ch, turn
0-6 months 51cm/20in 24cm/9 ½in 15cm/6in 18cm/7in (40[40,45,50,55]sts)
1-2 years 57cm/22 ½in 28cm/11in 18cm/7in 22cm/8 ½in
3-4 years 66cm/26in 35cm/13 ½in 24cm/9 ½in 25cm/10in Row 2: ch3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in
5-6 years 74cm/29in 40cm/15 ¾in 28cm/11in 29cm/11 ½in each of next 3[3,4,5,6]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, dc in
7-8 years 78cm/30 ½in 42cm/16 ½in 30cm/11 ¾in 31cm/12in
each of next 7[7,8,9,10]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, dc in
*length can be easily adjusted, by repeating pattern rows more times
**the chest measurements for size 7-8 years could fit bigger children as each of next 14[14,15,16,17]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, dc
well, and probably the only thing to adjust would be the length of the in each of next 7[7,8,9,10]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st, dc in
cardigan. each of next 4[4,5,6,7]sts, turn
Row 3: ch3, dc in each of next 5[5,6,7,8]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc)
in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next 11[11,12,13,14]sts, (2dc,
ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next
18[18,19,20,21]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in
 any worsted weight yarn approx.
each of next 11[11,12,13,14]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1
150[200,250,300,350]g or 390[520,650,780,910]yards,
(For sample I used Ophelia Italy Zeus yarn, it is very light yarn and the sp, dc in each of next 6[6,7,8,9]sts, turn
yardage per 50g is bigger than for normal worsted weight yarn. So, if in
Row 4: ch3, dc in each of next 7[7,8,9,10]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc)
doubts – buy the yarn needed by yards and not by grams.)
in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next 15[15,16,17,18]sts, (2dc,
 crochet hook 5mm (H) or size needed to obtain ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next
gauge 22[22,23,24,25]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in
 3 – 5 buttons (at least 2.5cm wide) (you can choose each of next 15[15,16,17,18]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1
how many buttons to use) sp, dc in each of next 8[8,9,10,11]sts, turn
 tapestry needle Row 5: ch3, dc in each of next 9[9,10,11,12]sts, (2dc, ch1,
2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next 19[19,20,21,22]dc,
(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next
With worsted weight yarn – work 13dc and 7rows to 26[26,27,28,29]dc, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in each
measure 4x4in or 10x10cm. of next 19[19,20,21,22]dc, (2dc, ch1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp,
dc in each of next 10[10,11,12,13]dc, turn

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For 0-6m size continue with Body Part, for other sizes work Row 2: ch3, dc in each dc and each ch, turn
next row. (62[70,81,92,97]sts)
Row 6: ch3, dc in each of next [11,12,13,14]sts, (2dc, ch1, Repeat Row 2 – 6[8,10,12,14] more times. Don’t fasten off
2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next [23,24,25,26]sts, but continue with Bottom Edging.
(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next
[30,31,32,33]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in each
of next [23,24,25,26]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in
Row 1: ch2 (counts as first st), skip next st, *(sc,dc) in next
each of next [12,13,14,15]sts, turn
st, skip next st*, repeat from * to last st, dc in last st, turn
For size 1-2y continue with Body Part, for other sizes work (62[70,80,92,96]sts) (for sizes 3-4y and 7-8y you have to skip
next row. one st before working last dc).
Row 7: ch3, dc in each of next [14,15,16]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) Row 2: ch2 (counts as first st), skip next dc, *(sc,dc) in back
in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next [28,29,30]sts, (2dc, ch1, loop of next sc, skip next dc*, repeat from * to last st, dc in
2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next [35,36,37]sts, (2dc, last st, turn (62[70,80,92,96]sts)
ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next [28,29,30]sts,
Repeat Row 2 – two [two, four, four, four] more times.
(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next
Fasten off.
[15,16,17]sts, turn
For size 3-4y continue with Body Part, for other sizes work
next row.
Row 8 : ch3, dc in each of next [17,18]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in
next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next [33,34]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in
next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next [40,41]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in
next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next [33,34]sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in
next ch-1 sp, dc in each of next [18,19]sts, turn and continue
with Body Part.

Join the yarn in the central st of the underarm

Rnd 1: ch3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), and
work 29[33,37,44,46]dc evenly around the armhole, join
with sl st in top ch of ch-3 30(34,38,45,47]sts)
Rnd 2: ch3, dc2tog, dc in next 25[29,33,40,42]sts, dc2tog,
join with sl st in top ch of ch-3 (28[32,36,43,45]sts)
Rnd 3: ch3, dc2tog, dc in next 23[27,31,38,40]sts, dc2tog,
join with sl st in top ch of ch-3 (26[30,34,41,43]sts)
Row 1: ch3, dc in each of next 11[13,16,19,20]sts, dc in next Rnd 4: ch3, dc2tog, dc in next 21[25,29,36,38]sts, dc2tog,
ch-1 sp, ch2[2,2,2,3], skip next 23[27,32,37,38]dc, dc in next join with sl st in top ch of ch-3 (24[28,32,39,40]sts)
ch-1sp, dc in each of next 30[34,39,44,45]sts, dc in next ch-1
For 0-6m and 1-2y sizes continue with Last Rnd, for other
sp, ch2[2,2,2,3], skip next 23[27,32,37,38]dc, dc in next ch-1
sizes work next rnds.
sp, dc in each of next 12[14,17,20,21]sts, turn
Rnd 5: ch3, dc2tog, dc in next [27,34,36]sts, dc2tog, join
with sl st in top ch of ch-3 ([30,37,39]sts)
Rnd 6: ch3, dc2tog, dc in next [25,32,34]sts, dc2tog, join
with sl st in top ch of ch-3 ([28,35,37]sts)
For 3-4y size continue with Last Rnd, for other sizes work next
rnd.
Rnd 7: ch3, dc2tog, dc in next [30,32]sts, dc2tog, join with sl
st in top ch of ch-3 ([33,35]sts)
Last Rnd : ch3, dc in each st, join with sl st in top ch of ch-3
(24[28,28,33,35]sts)
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Repeat Last Rnd – two[four,four,six,seven] more times or Row 3: ch2 (counts as first st), skip next dc, *(sc,dc) in back
until desired length, keeping in mind that you still have to loop of next sc, skip next dc*, repeat from * to last st, dc in
work the edging. Don’t fasten off, but turn and working on last st, turn (116[140,168,192,204]sts)
wrong side work the Edging.
Now you have to decide how many buttons you would like
to use and where to place them. On the right front (you can
choose to make button holes on the left front as well) mark
Rnd 1: WS, ch2 (counts as first st), skip next st, *(sc,dc) in the places where the button holes should go.
next st, skip next st*, repeat from * to end, join with sl st in Row 4: repeat Row 3, but where you have to make button
top ch of ch-2, turn (23[27,27,33,35]sts) hole work *(sc,dc) in back loop of next sc, ch2, skip next
Rnd 2: RS, ch2 (counts as first sc), skip next dc, *(sc,dc) in 3sts*, continue to work (sc, dc) in back loop of each next sc
back loop of next sc, skip next dc*, repeat from * to end, until next button hole and repeat from *, repeat these steps
join with sl st in top ch of ch-2, turn (23[27,27,33,35]sts) to end of row; turn (116[140,168,192,204]sts )
Repeat Rnd 2 – two[two, four, four, four] more times, each Row 5: repeat Row 3 (2ch you worked for button holes
time turning after the round is completed. counts as dc and sc), fasten off. (116[140,168,192,204]sts)
Fasten off.

Join yarn into the first st of the collar (into remaining loop of Fold the hoodie in half, leave 1[1,2,2,2] inches from the
foundation chain) and work front edging (edging excluded) and 3[3,4,4,4] inches from
Row 1: ch3 (counts as first st), dc in next st, *2dc in next st, the top seam, and working around the post of stitch (here
dc in each of next 2sts*, repeat from * to last 2[2,1,3,2]sts, and throughout Row1), join yarn into the stitch
dc in each of last 2[2,1,3,2]sts, turn (52[52,59,65,72]sts)
Row 2: ch3 (counts as first st), dc in each st, turn
(52[52,59,65,72]sts)
Repeat Row 2 – 10[13,15,18,19] more times or until desired
length. Turn the hood inside out, fold it in half and make top
seam working sl st in each st, working in all four loops.
Fasten off.

With right side facing join to right front edge

Row 1: work evenly 116[140,168,192,204]sc (or any other
even number of stitches) across the right edge, hoodie, and
left edge, turn Row 1: ch1, skip 1 inch space, 10dc into next st, skip 1 inch
space, sl st into next st, turn
Row 2: ch2 (counts as first st), skip next st, *(sc,dc) in next
st, skip next st*, repeat from * to last st, dc in last st, turn Row 2: ch1, sc in each dc (10sc), sl st in base of ch1 of
(116[140,168,192,204]sts) previous row, turn

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 Work second ear symmetrically on other side of the hoodie,
only this time work from top toward the bottom, see next
photo.

Row 3: ch1, *sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc*, repeat from * to
end (15sc), sl st in base of last st of first row, turn
Row 4: ch1, sc in each next sc (15sc), sl st in base of last st of
first row, fasten off.
For baby sizes you can also skip Row 4 if you prefer smaller Repeat Rows 1 through 4. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
ears.
Weave in all ends.
Weave in all ends.
Sew buttons opposite the button holes.

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