Cherry Cola Cardigan

The name of this pattern comes from the colors I used, and the fact it is sock yarn. I think about the 1950s and “sock hops” and cherry colas! The pattern is a classic cardigan with modern features that will keep it in fashion – unlike the old soda shops!

One thing I have never understood about children’s patterns is why so many are made with worsted-weight yarn. Using a fingering weight, the fabric has drape and doesn’t make the child look like the Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters.

FINISHED SIZE

Finished Chest: 26 (28, 30, 32) inches

Finished Length: 12.5 (13.5, 14.5, 15.5) inches

Directions are for size 2.

Changes for sizes 4, 6, and 8 are in parentheses.

YARN

657(876, 1095, 1314) yds fingering / sock weight yarn.

Sample uses Lion Brand Sock-Ease (75% Wool / 25% Nylon; 3.5oz/100g = 438yds/400m) in the colorway # 205 Cotton Candy

HOOKS

US size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed for gauge

NOTIONS

6 – 1½ inch buttons

Yarn needle

GAUGE

17 sts and 20 rows in pattern = 4 inches (unblocked)