Free Crochet Pattern
Boys Sweater
USA Format
Abbreviations
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
rpt. Repeat
yo. Yarn Over
Dec. Decrease
Insert hook and
pull loop from each of next 2sc,
yo and pull through all loops.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
Size to fit approx: 20 Inch Chest, 6-
Finished length from shoulder approx 11.5 inches
Finished Sleeve length from under arm to cuff 6.5 inches
Materials
120 grams of King Cole big value DK in Colour 1
20 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in Colour 2
OR
4.25oz of Light Worsted Weight #3 in color 1
1oz of Light Worsted Weight #3 in color 2
4.00mm & 4.50mm crochet hook, 2 buttons
GAUGE -
Tip. Carry each unused color under each stitch
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Back -
Rib -
Rpt last row until 44 rows have been worked in all from beginning. Do not turn.
Working in row ends along side of rib ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each row end to end. Turn. (44sc)
Next Row -
Rpt last row until 54 sc rows have been worked from rib or work measures approx 11.5 inches from beginning. Fasten off.
Front -
Next Row -
Rpt last row until 12 rows have been worked. Turn.
Using color 1 and starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Rpt last row once. Turn.
Next Row -
Rpt last row until 12 rows have been worked. Turn.
Using color 1 and starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Rpt last row three times. Turn.
First Half of Front Split -
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Rpt last row until 14 sc rows have been worked from split. Turn.
Shape Neck -
Dec Row -
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Rpt last 2 rows twice.
Rpt Dec Row once. Fasten off. (12sc)
Second Half of Front Split -
Rpt rows from First Half of Front Split until you Shape Neck. Fasten off.
Shape Neck -
Next Row -
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Rpt last 2 rows twice.
Next Row -
Join shoulder seams.
Sleeves x 2 -
Rib -
Rpt last row until 26 rows have been worked in all from beginning. Do not turn.
Working in row ends along side of rib ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each row end to last row end, 2sc in last row end. Turn. (28sc)
Next Row -
Next Row -
[ Increase Row -
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn. Rpt last row once. ]
Fasten off.
Join in color 1 and rpt from [ to ] until you have 44sc and 27 rows from rib, work should measure approx 6.5 Inches from beginning. Turn. Fasten off.
Buttonhole/button Bands -
Buttonhole Row -
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to neck edge. Fasten off.
Return to opposite front edge using color 2, RS facing and working from neck downwards ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each ch2 space and sc to end. Fasten off.
Finishing -
Hope you enjoy this free baby crochet pattern for a boys sweater.
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