Crochet a cozy, stylish kids’ sweater with this beginner-friendly pattern, perfect for everyday wear or sitting around a campfire. Featuring a classic raglan design, a functional front pocket, and short rows for a comfortable, custom fit, this pattern is quick to make and ideal for adventurous kids. With a step-by-step video tutorial for short rows, crocheters of all skill levels can easily follow along.

Difficulty: This is an intermediate level pattern. This pattern uses a simple stitch pattern and some advanced shaping with short rows.

Sizes: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10

Finished Measurements
This sweater is designed to have a classic fit with approximately 5 cm (2”) of ease. To select the correct size, measure around the widest part of the chest and add 5 cm (2”).

Centimeters given as: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10

• Bust: 56 (62) 67 (70) 74
• Sweater Length: 33 (35) 38 (43) 47
• Sleeve Length: 22 (27) 29 (32) 35

Inches given as: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10

• Bust: 22 (24) 26 (27.5) 29
• Sweater Length: 13 (13.5) 14.5 (16.5) 18
• Sleeve Length: 8.5 (10.5) 11.5 (12.5) 13.5

Yarn: You will need the following amounts of a light worsted or DK weight (3) yarn given as: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10

• meters: 650 (750) 900 (1050) 1200
• yards: 700 (830) 1000 (1150) 1300

Sample was made using Hobbii Highland Wool yarn. Highland Woold is a 100% wool, light worsted or DK weight (3) yarn that contains 175 meters (191 yards) per 50 grams (1.75 oz).

Hook Size and Notions

• 4 mm crochet hook
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 4 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Techniques Used
Single crochet stiches and single crochet decreases and increases are used to create this sweater. Short rows are used to shape the neckline. Crochet ribbing is worked onto the sweater after it is complete. All unique techniques used in this pattern have picture descriptions and/or video tutorials.

Also available from Hobbii.