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Gently peeking out from behind a grey cloud, the sun signals the end of another short, spring shower. As speckles of blossoms pop-up across the countryside in a fresh burst of color and life, slip your little one’s itty bitty toes into a pair of wellies, ready to embark on an outing.
Wrapping up has never been more adorable than with the snuggle-worthy “Little Opa” Grandpa Cardigan. We all love a bit of vintage charm, and this gorgeously textured layering piece has it in spades.
Offering a modern twist on the classic ‘grandpa’ style, the shawl collar and boxy silhouette of this cardigan creates a blissful blend of comfort and cosiness that is as ready for adventure as its young wearer! Tiny pockets make the ideal home for dimpled little hands and their recently discovered collection of outdoor treasures – whatever the weather.
Enhanced with a classic thermal stitch, “Little Opa” is destined to be a wear-it-all-the-time favorite, with its roomy body and fitted sleeves. Finished off with a distinctive ribbed collar to match the cuffs, this classic heritage piece comes in 3 different sizes, so every chatty little bub will be snuggled in it’s effortless warmth as they toddle about.
This little bubble of joy is my playful and cheeky nephew, who excitedly made his debut into the crochet world in the comfort and warmth of this cardi… Can we just take a moment to admire this natural model?!
Not only did the oversized silhouette of this classic piece allow for a lot of movement (as any mum knows all too well is a necessity when it comes to dressing a bub or toddler), but the lightweight cotton yarn also made for a very versatile layering piece – making for the ultimate amount of use before they outgrow it’s snuggles!
Finished Size
Changes for “6-12 Months” and “12-24 Months” sizes are in [ ].
0-6 Months
Chest: 10.5″ (27cm)
Length: 10” (25cm)
Sleeve Length: 8” (20cm)
6-12 Months
Chest: 12″ (30cm)
Length: 10.75” (27cm)
Sleeve Length: 8.5” (22cm)
12-24 Months
Chest: 13″ (33cm)
Length: 11.5” (29cm)
Sleeve Length: 9” (23cm)
Skill Level
This is an “Intermediate” level crochet pattern (includes “How-To” photos). You must be familiar with basic crochet stitches and techniques. Directions written so that they are easy to read and follow. All patterns are in English, and written in standard US terms.
Hope you all enjoy this pattern for a snuggly cardigan, perfect for afternoon trips to the park.
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Have a lovely day crocheting…
