Girl's Spring/Summer Cardigan

My youngest granddaughter just turned 10 this past June. She is quite slim and often finds it to be cooler than she likes. I thought I would make a cardigan that was more for Spring and Summer than a traditional cardigan is so that she wouldn't get too warm. Her favourite colour is purple, so for the season I thought I would go with a lighter colour. I found a very soft yarn from Lion called 'Feels Like Butta". Wow is it ever soft! I loved working with it.

I do have to tell you that I had to unravel this sweater many times. Sometimes nearly the entire thing, and start over. I was following the instructions, but somehow it was much too large! I did say she was very slim, but even using a smaller hook had the cardigan too large. And though the fit is better, I think the neckline is still too large for her.

But you can see for the photo that the pattern called for a double crochet yoke. I changed the bottom stitch from what the pattern indicated because she liked the Arcade Stitch. The sleeves are 3/4 length and the length is a little shorter than a traditional cardigan.

Along with inheriting my Moms stash of yarn, I also inherited a huge sewing basket full of buttons. I found these lovely clear square buttons that I thought would not only look good on the cardigan, but be of interest to my granddaughter. Here is a photo of her opening her gift on her birthday.

I have to apologize  for the blurry image, but she was moving. I will try to get a photo of her wearing it and add it in.

It has been a pleasure to see here wearing it often. I have already started a wonderful winter cardigan for Christmas! Wait till you see it!

Happy crocheting!