Crochet Classic Raglan Kid's Sweater Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Sport weight (#2) yarn in two colors (Main Color and Contrasting Color)
• Crochet Hook: Size needed to obtain gauge (typically 4 mm/G hook)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

Ensure your gauge matches the specified stitch count for accurate sizing: 4” square = 16 sts x 20 rows in single crochet (sc)

Sizes

Pattern includes sizes for 2/3, 4/5, 6/8, and 10/12 with chest measurements provided above.

Abbreviations

• Ch: Chain
• Sc: Single crochet
• Hdc: Half double crochet
• Sl st: Slip stitch

Pattern Instructions

Main Body

1. Using Main Color, ch 60 (68, 76, 84) to begin. Join with sl st to form a circle ensuring it is not twisted.
2. Round 1-5: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st in first hdc.
3. Round 6-12(14 for larger sizes): Continue with hdc in each st, increasing evenly spaced 4 sts each round to shape raglan, join with sl st in each round.

Sleeves

1. With Contrasting Color, attach yarn to armhole spacing.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. (Ensuring even distribution around armhole)
3. Round 2-12 (longer for larger sizes): Hdc in each st around, join with sl st.
4. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Finishing

1. Join Main Color in neckline and sc around evenly.
2. Fasten off and weave in any remaining yarn tails.