Sharon Mann - Cool kids crochet : complete instructions for 8 projects

Crochet this cute short-sleeved sweater in a weekend. It can be worn over a T-shirt or turtleneck or by itself.

yarn

Bulky-weight slubbed yarn

550 yd (500m)

hook

10 1/2/K (6.5 mm)

stitches used

Double crochet

Double crochet through front loop

Double crochet through back loop

gauge

1 1/2 sts = 1" (2.5 cm)

notion

Tapestry needle

finished size

(front and back sizes)

Size 6: 15" 10 1/2" (38.1 26.9 cm)

Size 8: 16" 12 1/2" (40.6 31.8 cm)

Size 10: 17" 14" (43.2 35.6 cm)

Size 12: 18" 15" (45.7 38.1 cm)

Make 2.

Sweater is crocheted side to side. Measure your childs chest size before starting. You can inc or dec rows on back and front if necessary, keeping an even row count.

Foundation row: Ch 34 (36, 38, 40). Work 1 dc in third ch from hook, 1 dc in each ch across, ch 2, turn32 (34, 36, 38) sts.

Row 1: Starting with first st, * work 4 dc tbl, 4 dc tfl, rep from * 4 times more, 4 dc tbl, ch 2, turn.

Row 2: Rep row 1 for 20 (22, 24, 26) times more22 (24, 26, 28) rowsfasten off.

Make 2.

Foundation row: Ch 34 (36, 38, 40). Work 1 dc in third ch from hook, 1 dc in each ch across, ch 2, turn32 (34, 36, 38) sts.

Row 1: Starting with first st, * work 4 dc tbl, 4 dc tfl, rep from * 4 times more, 4 dc tbl, ch 2, turn.

Row 2: Rep row 1 for 5 (7, 7, 9) times more7 (9, 9, 11) rows
fasten off.

1. Turn front and back of sweater vertically, and sew shoulder seams together, using tapestry needle.

2. Fold each sleeve in half, RS out, and align with center of shoulder seam. Sew each sleeve to sweater.

3. Sew sleeve and sweater side seams.

4. Weave in loose ends.

When the temperature dips into the single digits, these bright and cozy slipper socks will keep your childs feet warm and toasty. Two yarns held together throughout give the slippers extra body and fun texture. Follow the directions on the yarn label for laundering them.

yarn

Lightweight boucl yarn

196 yd (176 m)

Bulky-weight smooth yarn

286 yd (176 m)

hook

6/G (4 mm)

or

8/H (5 mm)

stitches used

Single crochet

Single crochet through back loop

gauge

3 sts = 1" (2.5 cm) on 8/H hook

4 sts = 1" (2.5 cm) on 6/G hook

notions

Tapestry needle

Stitch marker

finished size

Small: 81/2" (21.6 cm) heel to toe

Medium: 9" (24.1 cm) heel to toe

Crocheting through the back loop of the stitches creates ribbed texture.

Make 2.

For size small, use 6/G (4 mm) hook. For size medium, use 8/H (5 mm) hook. Use one strand of each yarn held tog.

Beg with ribbing

Foundation row: Ch 13, work 1 sc in second ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across, ch 1, turn.

Row 1: Work 1 sc in first st, 1 sc tbl of each st across, ch 1, turn.

Rep row 1 for 24 rows more, fasten off, leaving an 8 " (20.3 cm) tail. Sew ends tog to form tube. Weave in loose ends, using tapestry needle.