The pattern gives details to make this generously sized hoodie, which is worked in one piece for body and sleeves, with the hood and pocket added. The stripes are created using a zigzag stitch, which is written. Charts are included to support with the raglan and pocket shapings.

This is intended to be an oversized garment - tension gauge information is given which should be used to ensure you achieve the fit you require.

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

SIZES: 1-2yrs, 2-4yrs, 4-6yrs, 6-8yrs, 8-10yrs

HOOK: 5.50mm and 5.00mm for cuffs and trims

YARN (Aran weight)
In one solid colour: 50g x 8 (9, 10, 12, 14) balls at 75m per ball
In 8 colours:
50g x 2 (3, 4, 4, 4) of main trim colour
50g x 7 (14, 14, 14, 14) of remaining 7 colours

You can use any combination and number of colours you wish, the total given here is first for the whole garment, if crocheted in one solid colour, the second set of quantities is if 8 colours are used, as in the cover photo. It is likely you may only need a small quantity of the 2nd or 3rd balls, so the total number of balls required for a multi-coloured garment is much higher.

The pattern was also tested using DK yarn on a 4mm hook - this creates a lighter weight hoodie, with more pattern repeats worked to reach the chest measurement needed.
Instructions are written not charted (charts are only given to support with raglan and pocket shaping), in UK terminology.

There is also an adult version of this pattern - if both patterns are purchased a discount of £2.50 is applied to the 2nd pattern.