CROCHET PATTERN
Basic Stitch
Children’s Sweater
Design: Manatee_Squares | Hobbii Design
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MATERIALS SIZE
(3, 3) (4, 4) (5) skeins of Fantasy in (1-2y, 3-4y) (5-6y, 7-8y) (9-10y)
Kaleidoscope color 01
MEASUREMENTS
Crochet hook 6 mm (US J/10)
Circumference: (64, 68) (76, 80) (84) cm / (25”,
2 stitch markers
26.5”) (30”, 31.5”) (33”)
Length: (36, 40) (42, 44) (46) cm / (14”, 15.5”)
YARN QUALITY (16.5”, 17”) (18”)
Fantasy, Hobbii
100 g (3.5 oz) = 150 m (164 yds) PATTERN INFORMATION
A super simple but equally cute, cropped
GAUGE jumper with crossed stitch detailing, the
10 cm x 10 cm (4” x 4”) = 10 dc x 6 rows
Basic Stitch Sweater is the perfect beginner
friendly piece for the whole family. Made with
ABBREVIATIONS
chunky yarn and a 6mm hook, you’ll be
ch = chain
dc = double crochet showing off your new make in no time at all!
crossed dc = crossed double crochet
bpdc = back post double crochet HASHTAGS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA
fpdc = front post double crochet #hobbiibasicstitch #hobbiidesign
hdc = half double crochet
sk = skip BUY THE YARN HERE
ss = slip stitch
https://shop.hobbii.com/basic-stitch-children-s
st(s) = stitch(es)
-sweater
RS / WS = right side / wrong side
* * = repeat instructions between * * as
many times as directed
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions regarding this pattern, please feel free to email us at
support@hobbii.com
Please make sure to include the pattern's name and number.
Happy Crafting!
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Pattern
INFO AND TIPS
You can alter the length of your sweater by working additional or fewer repeats.
Your turning ch does not count as a st throughout.
How to work a crossed dc:
Sk 1 st, 1dc, 1dc in skipped st working in front of st just made (photos show first and second
crossed dc of the row).
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BODY
Back Panel (worked flat)
Row 1: ch (34, 36) (40, 42) (44), starting in third ch from hook, dc in each ch to end, turn. (32,
34) (38, 40) (42) sts.
Row 2 (WS): ch2, 1hdc, *fpdc, bpdc* to final st, 1hdc, turn.
Row 3 (RS): Repeat row 2.
Row 4: ch2, dc across, turn.
Sizes (1-2y) (7-8y) (9-10y):
Rows 5-6: Repeat row 4.
Row 7: ch2, 1dc, *crossed dc over next 2 sts* to final st, 1dc, turn.
Rows 8-12: Repeat row 4.
Row 13: Repeat row 7.
Rows 14-19: Repeat rows 8-13.
Size (1-2y) only:
Rows 20-23: Repeat row 4.
Fasten off.
Sizes (7-8y) (9-10y):
Rows 20-25: Repeat rows 8-13.
Rows 26-28: Repeat row 4.
Size (7-8y) only: fasten off.
Size (9-10y) only:
Row 29: Repeat row 4.
Fasten off.
Size (3-4y):
Rows 5-7: Repeat row 4.
Row 8: ch2, 1dc, *crossed dc over next 2 sts* to final st, 1dc, turn.
Rows 9-13: Repeat row 4.
Row 14: Repeat row 8.
Rows 15-20: Repeat rows 9-14.
Rows 21-25: Repeat row 4.
Fasten off.
Size (5-6y):
Row 5: Repeat row 4.
Row 6: ch2, 1dc, *crossed dc over next 2 sts* to final st, 1dc, turn.
Rows 7-11: Repeat row 4.
Row 12: Repeat row 6.
Rows 13-18: Repeat rows 7-12.
Rows 19-24: Repeat rows 7-12.
Rows 25-27: Repeat row 4.
Fasten off.
Front Panel (worked flat)
Work rows 1 - (20, 22) (24, 25) (26) as back panel, then work Neckline.
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Neckline
Row 1: ch2, (9, 10) (12, 13) (14) dc, turn leaving remaining sts unworked. (9, 10) (12, 13) (14)
sts.
Row 2: ch2, dc across, turn.
Row 3: Repeat row 2.
Fasten off.
Count (9, 10) (12, 13) (14) sts from the other edge of your work and join yarn in the same st.
Row 1: ch2, dc across, turn. (9, 10) (12, 13) (14) sts.
Rows 2-3: Repeat row 1.
Fasten off.
With WS facing, seam your shoulders.
Sleeves (worked in the round)
Make two.
Work cuff with RS facing throughout.
Round 1: chain (16, 16) (18, 18) (20), ss to join into a ring.
Round 2: ch2, dc around, ss to ch2 to join.
Round 3: ch2, *fpdc, bpdc* to end, ss to ch2 to join.
Round 4: ch2, *fpdc, bpdc* to end, ss to ch2 to join.
Sizes (1-2y) (5-6y, 7-8y) (9-10y): turn.
Size (3-4y): do not turn.
Sizes (1-2y) (7-8y) (9-10y):
Round 5: ch2, *2dc in each of the next (3) (5) (6) sts, (5) (4) (4) dc* twice, ss to ch2 to join,
turn. (22) (28) (32) sts.
Round 6: ch2, dc around, ss to ch2 to join, turn.
Round 7: Repeat round 6.
Row 8 (RS): ch2, *crossed dc over next 2 sts* around, ss to ch2 to join, turn.
Rows 9-13: Repeat round 6.
Round 14: Repeat round 8.
Size (1-2y) only:
Rounds 15-17: Repeat round 6.
Fasten off.
Sizes (7-8y) (9-10y):
Rounds 15-20: Repeat rounds 9-14.
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Round 21: Repeat round 6.
Size (7-8y) only: Fasten off.
Size (9-10y) only:
Rounds 22-24: Repeat round 6. Fasten off.
Size (3-4y):
Round 5: ch2, *2dc in each of the next 4 sts, 4dc* twice, ss to ch2 to join, turn. 24 sts.
Round 6: ch2, dc around, ss to ch2 to join, turn.
Rounds 7-8: Repeat round 6.
Round 9 (RS): ch2, *crossed dc over next 2 sts* around, ss to ch2 to join, turn.
Rounds 10-14: Repeat round 6.
Round 15: Repeat round 9.
Rounds 16-19: Repeat round 6.
Fasten off.
Size (5-6y):
Round 5: ch2, *2dc in each of the next 4 sts, 5dc* twice, ss to ch2 to join, turn. 26 sts.
Round 6: ch2, dc around, ss to ch2 to join, turn.
Round 7 (RS): ch2, *crossed dc over next 2 sts* around, ss to ch2 to join, turn.
Rounds 8-12: Repeat round 6.
Round 13: Repeat round 7.
Rounds 14-19: Repeat rounds 8-13.
Round 20: Repeat round 6.
Fasten off.
Seaming
With WS facing, lay your sleeve next to your body panels with the join at the base of the
sleeve. Place a marker where the bottom of your sleeve meets your body panels.
Seam your sides up to your marker, then continue to seam your sleeve to the body.
Neckline Edging
Work edging with RS facing throughout.
With RS facing, join yarn in the first st at the back right of your neckline.
Round 1: ch2, 1dc in each st at the back of your neckline, when you reach your neckline row
ends evenly work 5dc over your row ends, 1dc in each st along the front of your neckline,
then evenly work 5dc over your row ends as before, ss to join.
Round 2: 2ch, *fpdc, bpdc* around, ss to join.
Round 3: Repeat round 2. Fasten off.
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Weave in all ends.
Enjoy!
Lauren 😊
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