The Winter Wonder Children’s Pullover pattern is a delightful choice for crocheters looking to craft a charming garment for babies and young children. It follows a top-down raglan style, a classic, flattering design that ensures comfort and style. The highlight of this pattern is the intricate two-stitch cable design, accented by double crochet stitches, resulting in a beautifully textured and visually appealing finish.
This pattern provides sizing options ranging from baby to child size 12, making it a versatile choice for various age groups. The selection of Prism DK weight yarn and Mellowspun DK weight yarn from Mary Maxim adds a vibrant gradient effect and offers the choice of a solid-coloured sweater, allowing crafters to showcase their creativity through colour choices.
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Additionally, the pattern includes a comprehensive and easy-to-follow video tutorial available on YouTube, serving as a valuable resource for crafters seeking visual guidance and support as they work through the pattern.
Below, you will find everything you need to make this children’s pullover, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free crochet children’s pullover pattern, please share!
Easy Children’s Cabled Pullover? Count me in!
First off, I want to start by saying, isn’t this sweater just the cutest? You all loved the Winter Wonder Cable Pullover so much that I just had to create a mini version! This little sweater is perfect for practicing your crochet skills. If you are a bit rusty on your crochet cables or want to dip your feet into the waters of cable crochet, why don’t you give this pattern a try?
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Best Yarn for a Children’s Crochet Pullover
When it comes to choosing the best yarn for crocheting a children’s pullover, few options compare to the quality and comfort offered by Mary Maxim Prism (CDN) yarn or Mellowspun DK (CDN). Both yarns provide exceptional softness and are easy to work with, making them ideal for crafting cozy and durable garments for little ones.
Mary Maxim Prism yarn, known for its delightful colour variations, adds a touch of whimsy and vibrancy to any project, while Mary Maxim Mellowspun offers a smooth, solid colour choice, ensuring a timeless and classic look.
These yarns not only promise excellent stitch definition but also provide the most comfort, making them the perfect choice for creating a delightful and cherished children’s pullover.
Yarn Requirments
DK Weight #3
290yds/100g, 100% Acrylic Shown in Denim Blues
See the size chart for yarn requirements
OR
DK Weight #3
284yds/100g, 100% Acrylic Shown in Dove
See the size chart for yarn requirements
Sizes included in the Children’s Pullover
0-3 (3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 2/4, 6/8, 10, 12)
Size Chart
Curious about sizing? Check out the Craft Yarn Council site for helpful information on garment size.
Skill Level
Intermediate, written in standard American terms.
Substituting Yarn
Yarn substitution is a valuable skill for crocheters, especially when the original yarn listed in a pattern is unavailable. The same goes for the Mini Winter Wonder Pullover pattern.
To achieve the perfect fit for the recommended sweater sizes, it’s crucial to maintain the same size. If necessary, adjusting your crochet hook size can help you achieve the correct measurements.
Selecting a yarn with a similar weight to the one specified in the pattern is recommended when substituting yarn. Starting with a yarn of similar weight will give you a solid foundation.
Also, creating a gauge swatch before starting your project is highly recommended. This will help ensure that your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications.
Yarn Substitutes
Brava Sport – 273 yds/100g
Bernat Softee Baby (CDN) – 362 yds/140g
Lion Brand mandala or Baby – 590 yds/150g
Materials
US G/6 (4mm) Crochet hook
US G+/7 (4.5mm) Crochet Hook
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Construction
The Raglan children’s pullover is seamlessly worked in one piece, starting from the top down and working in the round. Once you complete the yoke, continue working the body in the round. Join at the underarm and work each sleeve in the round, finally completing the cuffs with a join-as-you-go technique. For the 6-12mth size, we have a step-by-step video tutorial available on our YouTube channel.
Gauge
Body: 16 sts and 12 rows equal to 4″ in dc/fpdc pattern with 4.5mm hook
Ribbing: 10 sts and 10 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo pattern with 4mm hook
New to gauge? Check out this helpful resource by my friend Briana K HERE
Abbreviations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Dc2tog – Double Crochet Decrease
Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet
Rep – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk(d) – Skip(ped)
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
V-St – dc, ch 1, dc in the same st
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
Special Stitches
Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet: Yarn Over (yo), insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch; yo, pull up a loop; yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook; yo, pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.
Dc2tog – Double Crochet Decrease: Yo, insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through 3 loops on the hook.
V-st in V-st: Work (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-1 sp of V-st in the previous row.
Video for the Children’s Pullover
The tutorial provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the entire crocheting process, featuring detailed instructions for each critical step:
- Crocheting the ribbed collar and joining it, then beginning the yoke by working around the collar edge using single crochet stitches. This phase sets the foundation for the pullover and ensures a comfortable and snug fit around the neckline.
- Demonstrating how to crochet the yoke setup round and increase the yoke. The yoke construction is carefully explained, emphasizing the use of a two-stitch cable comprising front post double crochet stitches and double crochet stitches between the posts. This technique creates the charming cable design that sets this pullover apart.
- The video demonstrates crocheting a sweater for 6-12 months, showcasing techniques for separating the sleeves and body from the yoke. It culminates in working on the body and adding a join-as-you-go band, delivering a seamless and polished look to the garment.
- Furthermore, the video offers step-by-step guidance for joining back onto the sleeve opening and effectively working the sleeves. This includes a demonstration of gradual decreasing techniques and finishing them with a join-as-you-go cuff, ensuring a professional and comfortable finish for the sleeves.
Winter Wonder Children’s Pullover
Join me and follow along to this detailed tutorial to complete the Winter Wonder Children’s Pullover for size 6-12 months.
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The PDF includes a schematic and a row-by-row stitch count chart.
Winter Wonder Children’s Pullover
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Decrease
Work 1 decrease round followed by 2 non-decrease rounds. Work a dc2tog across the first 2 dc of the round and the last 2 dc of the round until all sections of 2 dc are decreased to 1 dc. Continue with non-decrease rounds to the specified length.
Round 3 (dec):
Ch 1, 1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc2tog over next 2 sts, *1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, to last 2 dc, 1 dc2tog across last 2 sts, sl st in the first fpdc to join—26 (34, 38, 38, 38, 50, 50, 58) sts.
Round 4:
Ch 1, sk first st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in next st, *[sk next st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in next 2 sts]; rep from * around to last dc, 1 dc in last st, sl st in the first fpdc to join—26 (34, 38, 38, 38, 50, 50, 58) sts.
Round 5:
Ch 1, 1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, *[1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts]; rep from * around to last dc, 1 dc in last st, sl st in the first fpdc to join—26 (34, 38, 38, 38, 50, 50, 58) sts
Round 6 (dec):
Ch 1, sk first st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in next st, sk next st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc2tog across next 2 sts, *[sk next st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in next 2 sts]; rep from * around to last pair of 2 dc, 1 dc2tog across 2 dc, sk next st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in last st, sl st in the first fpdc to join—24 (32, 36, 36, 36, 48, 48, 56) sts.
Round 7:
Ch 1, [1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st] 2 times, *[1 fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts]; rep from * around to 2nd last dc, 1 dc in next st, fpdc on next 2 sts, 1 dc in last st, sl st in the first fpdc to join—24 (32, 36, 36, 36, 48, 48, 56) sts.
Round 8:
Ch 1, [sk first st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in next st] 2 times, *[sk next st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc in next 2 sts]; rep from * around to 2nd last dc, 1 dc in next st, sk next st, fpdc on next st, fpdc on skd st, 1 dc last st, sl st in the first fpdc to join—24 (32, 36, 36, 36, 48, 48, 56) sts.
Rounds 9-12 (15, 17, 20, 23, 29, 32, 35):
Continue decreasing in this manner. Ending with 21 (27, 30, 30, 30, 39, 39, 45) sts.
Last Round:
Ch 1, *1 sc in first 5 (2, 2, 4, 4, 2, 2, 2) sts, sk next st; rep from * around, for sizes 0-3mth, sc in last 3 sts, sl st in first sc to join—18 (18, 20, 24, 24, 26, 26, 30) sts.
Cuff
The cuff is joined as you go to the sleeve edge.
Row 1:
With the smaller hook, ch 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11), 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at sleeve edge, sl st in next 2 sts (edge), turn—5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—10 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (edge), turn—5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) sts.
Rows 4-18 (18, 20, 24, 24, 26, 26, 30):
Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. In the last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st cuff together, fasten off and weave in ends.
Blocking
Wet or steam block to finish.
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