A bit smaller than the Cosmos Cardigan, the Galaxy Cardigan has the same great easy fit, construction, and sparkle – but in girls sizes 2 to 16! Quick and cozy, the Galaxy Cardigan is a free crochet pattern here on Moogly!

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I loved making and wearing the Cosmos Cardigan, and was so happy to get requests for a matching girls’ version! I’ve now translated this pattern into 4 new sizes – 2/4, 6/8, 10/12, and 14/16!

I made the size 2/4, shown here (alas, I don’t have a spare 2-year-old laying about to model it for us)! With an oversized fit, the sizing is based on the Craft Yarn Council Standards for Child/Youth Sizing.

I’ve simplified the basic pattern a little bit more in creating the Galaxy Cardi, making this an even faster pattern to crochet. Featuring Red Heart Hygge Charm, it still sparkles the same – and is just as soft and warm!

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Galaxy Cardigan

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US-J, 6.0mm – Furls Crochet Hook

700-1700 yds Red Heart Hygge Charm (4 – Medium/Worsted/UK: 10-12 ply; 432yds (395 m); 7oz. (198g))
Colorway Shown: Meteor (2/4 – 2 balls; 6/8 and 10/12 – 3 balls; 14/16 – 4 balls)

Clover Stitch Markers

Gauge: 14 sts x 6.5 rows = 4″/10cm in main st pattern

Sizes: Child/Youth 2/4, 6/8, 10/12, 14/16

Helpful Links & Tutorials:

Galaxy Cardigan Tutorial & Cosmos Cardigan Tutorial 

Crochet Abbreviations

FDC – Foundation Double Crochet

FLO and BLO – Front Loop Only and Back Loop Only

Exhdc – Extended Half Double Crochet

CSDC – Chainless Starting Double Crochet

Join with Half Double Crochet

Mattress Stitch Seaming

Ribbed Hem and Cuff Tutorial

Sc2tog and Dc2tog – decreases

SCHEMATIC OF BACK AND FRONT PIECES:

NOTES:

Pattern instructions for the sizes are written as 2/4(6/8, 10/12, 14/16) when different numbers are required. I’d recommend using the Print Friendly button to create a paper copy of this pattern for personal use, and circling or highlighting the correct numbers for your size before you begin.

The Odd Rows of the Back and Front Pieces are on the Right Side (outside) of the garment.

There is no required stitch multiple for this pattern, so feel free to adjust stitch counts and row counts to customize the sizing further.

I recommend using stitch markers when sewing the seams together, and when making the sleeves to mark the first and last stitch of each round. They are worked in turned rounds, or joined rows – you join with a slip stitch as for a Round, but turn as for a Row, working every other Round from the “inside” of the sleeve. Using stitch markers will help maintain proper stitch count and avoid working into the slip stitch on accident.

INSTRUCTIONS:

BACK PIECE INSTRUCTIONS:

Row 1: FDC 49(57, 63, 71); turn. (49(57, 63, 71) sts)

Row 2 – 25(31, 39, 41): CSDC in first st, flo exhdc across until 1 st remains, dc in last st; turn. (49(57, 63, 71) sts)

Row 26(32, 40, 42): (This row is worked in two parts, creating a neck opening.) CSDC in first st, flo exhdc in next 18(21, 24, 27) sts; break yarn. Skip next 11(13, 13, 15) sts, join to next st with flo exhdc, flo exhdc across until 1 st remains, dc in last st; break yarn. (19(22, 25, 28) sts/19(22, 25, 28) sts)

FRONT PIECE INSTRUCTIONS (Make 2):

Row 1: FDC 19(22, 25, 28); turn. (19(22, 25, 28) sts)

Row 2 – 26(32, 40, 42): CSDC in first st, flo exhdc across until 1 st remains, dc in last st; turn. Break yarn after last row. (19(22, 25, 28) sts)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:

Using the mattress stitch, sew one side of each front piece to the back, WS together, from Row 1 to Row 16(21, 27, 29).

Then, sew the shoulders together along their respective Row 26(32, 40, 42) sts.

BOTTOM RIBBED HEM INSTRUCTIONS:

Row 1: From Right Side of sweater, join to first st of bottom hem (Row 1, left front for right-handed, Row 1, right front for left-handed), ch 7, blo sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch, sc2tog in the next 2 Row 1 sts; turn. (7 sts)

Row 2: Skipping the sc2tog, blo sc in each remaining st across; turn. (6 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in blo sc in each st across, sc2tog in the next 2 Row 1 sts; turn. (7 sts)

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 to end, finishing with a Row 2 repeat; turn to make the Collar, do not break yarn after last row.

COLLAR INSTRUCTIONS:

Row 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around entire front opening (front piece side, then neck opening, then other front piece side) stopping at the opposite (Row 1) corner; turn.

Row 2 – 4(6, 8, 10): Ch 1, flo hdc in each st across; turn. Do not break yarn after last row.

FINAL EDGING (This row is worked in two parts):

Ch 1, sc evenly across collar, ch 2, sc across bottom of Collar Rows, sl st to first row of Bottom Ribbed Hem, break yarn. Join with sl st to opposite/last row of Bottom Ribbed Hem, sc across bottom of Collar Rows, ch 2, join to first st of Final Edging and break yarn.

SLEEVE INSTRUCTIONS (Repeat for each arm):

Rnd 1: From Right Side of sweater, join to bottom of arm opening, ch 1, sc evenly around arm opening working 2 sc in the side of each row; join and turn. (40(44, 52, 52) sts)

Rnd 2 – 17(21, 25, 25): Ch 2 (does not count as a st), flo exhdc around until 2 sts remain, flo dc2tog in last 2 sts; join and turn. (Stitch count decreases by 1 every round, for (24(24, 28, 28) sts in the last round)

SIZE 14/16 ONLY – Rnd 26 and 27: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), flo exhdc in each st around; join and turn. (28 sts)

Rnd 18(22, 26, 28): Ch 1, sc in each st around; join but do not turn.

RIBBED CUFF INSTRUCTIONS (Repeat for each sleeve):

Row 1: Ch 7, blo sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch, sc2tog in the next 2 Sleeve sts; turn. (7 sts)

Row 2: Skipping the sc2tog, blo sc in each remaining st across; turn. (6 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in blo sc in each st across, sc2tog in the next 2 Sleeve sts; turn. (7 sts)

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until 1 Sleeve st remains.

Repeat Row 2.

Next Row: Ch 1, sc in blo sc in each st across, sc2tog in the last and first Sleeve sts; turn. (7 sts)

Final Row: Skipping the sc2tog, blo sc in each remaining st across; break yarn leaving a 12″ tail. (6 sts)

Sew the Cuff edges together using the whip stitch, joining first and last rows. Be sure to work into the BLO of the last row to maintain the ribbed look.

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And that’s the Galaxy Cardigan! Are there any other recent Moogly sweater patterns you’d like to see in girl’s sizes? It might be time to get a boy’s pattern up too – what do you think?

If this pattern does inspire you to make your own crochet cardigan, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too! I love seeing what you make!

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