If you’re looking for a sweet crochet sweater to make for your kids, this children’s sweater is perfect – it has a big crochet heart in the center of it.
This falls into the list of great crochet top patterns for beginners. Because it’s so small and is made up of single crochet, anyone can make it. It’s a great project to learn a new skill from.
This crochet top pattern uses the same technique as a graphgan. There’s a crochet graph of a heart that you follow while working. You’ll learn how to crochet a sweater and use the graphing technique with this smart crochet sweater pattern.
Many crochet sweater patterns use a big chunky yarn. This one uses worsted weight yarn instead.
If you want to crochet for kids in your life, this little sweater will make a great project. It’s fast, fun and easy thing to crochet. And you’ll get to learn the crochet graphing technique.
Children's Heart Sweater Crochet Pattern
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
Pattern is written for size 2 yrs with changes for (4 yrs, 6 yrs, 8yrs) in parentheses.
MATERIALS:
Hook: I/9/5.5mm
Yarn: Berroco Comfort (210 yards per skein) – 3 (3, 3, 4) skeins Pearl (C1) and 1 (1, 1, 2) skeins Ballet Pink (C2)
Tools: Scissors, tapestry needle,
ABBREVIATIONS:
st = stitch
ch = chain
sl st= slip stitch
sc=single crochet
hdc=half double crochet
dc=double crochet
sk=skip
sp=space
c1= color 1
c2= color 2
SPECIAL INFORMATION: The side facing you on all odd-numbered rows will be the wrong side.
Always be sure to keep the c1 strand only visible on the wrong side of the work.
Do not carry the c2 strand through the rest of each row. After last c2 stitch is done, leave the working strand there, and pick it up when you reach the c2 section on the next row.
FINISHED SIZE:
Chest: 23.25 (25.5, 27.5, 29.75)” ; Length: 14 (14.5, 15.5, 17)” long,
Gauge: 8 dc rows x 14 dc = 4”; 14 sc rows x 16 sc = 4”
PATTERN:
Front Panel:
Row 1(WS): With c1, ch 46 (50, 54, 58), sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each st across, turn. 45 (49, 53, 57) sc
Row 2-13: Ch 1. Sc in each st across, turn.
Row 14: Ch 1. Make 22 (24, 26, 28) sc in c1, 1 sc in c2, 22 (24, 26, 28)sc in c1, turn.
Row 15: Ch 1. Make 21 (23, 25, 27) sc in c1, 3 sc in c2, 21 (23, 25, 27) sc in c1, turn.
Row 16: Ch 1. Make 20 (22, 24, 26) sc in c1, 5 sc in c2, 20 (22, 24, 26) sc in c1, turn.
Row 17: Ch 1. Make 19 (21, 23, 25) sc in c1, 7 sc in c2, 19 (21, 23, 25) sc in c1, turn.
Row 18: Ch 1. Make 18 (20, 22, 24) sc in c1, 9 sc in c2, 18 (20, 22, 24) sc in c1, turn.
Row 19: Ch 1. Make 17 (19, 21, 23) sc in c1, 11 sc in c2, 17 (19, 21, 23) sc in c1, turn.
Row 20: Ch 1. Make 16 (18, 20, 22) sc in c1, 13 sc in c2, 16 (18, 20, 22) sc in c1, turn.
Row 21: Ch 1. Make 15 (17, 19, 21) sc in c1, 15 sc in c2, 15 (17, 19, 21) sc in c1, turn.
Row 22: Ch 1. Make 14 (16, 18, 20) sc in c1, 17 sc in c2, 14 (16, 18, 20) sc in c1, turn.
Row 23: Ch 1. Make 13 (15, 17, 19) sc in c1, 19 sc in c2, 13 (15, 17, 19) sc in c1, turn.
Row 24-26: Ch 1. Make 12 (14, 16, 18) sc in c1, 21 sc in c2, 12 (14, 16, 18) sc in c1, turn.
Row 27: Ch 1. Make 13 (15, 17, 19) sc in c1, 9 sc in c2, 1 sc in c1, 9 sc in c2, 13 (15, 17, 19) sc in c1, turn.
Row 29: Ch 1. Make 14 (16, 18, 20) sc in c1, 7 sc in c2, 3 sc in c1, 7 sc in c2, 14 (16, 18, 20) sc in c1, turn.
Row 30: Ch 1. Make 15 (17, 19, 21) sc in c1, 5 sc in c2, 5 sc in c1, 5 sc in c2, 15 (17, 19, 21) sc in c1, turn.
Row 31: Ch 1. Make 16 (18, 20, 22) sc in c1, 3 sc in c2, 7 sc in c1, 3 sc in c2, 16 (18, 20, 22) sc in c1, turn.
Rows 32-46 (48, 52, 56): With c1, sc into each st across, turn.
Fasten off.
Back Panel:
Row 1: With c1, ch 48, dc into the 3rd ch from the hook. Dc into each ch across, turn. (46 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Dc into each st across, turn.
Repeat row 2 for 24 (25, 27, 30) more rows or until back panel is the same length as front panel.
Fasten off.
Sleeve (make 2)
Row 1: With c1, ch 38 (40, 42, 44), dc into the 3rd ch from the hook. Dc into each ch across, turn. 36 (38, 40, 42) dc
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Dc into each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc2tog in the next 2 sts. Dc into each st across to last 3 sts, dc2tog in the next 2 sts, dc into the ch 3 from the previous row, turn. 34 (36, 38, 40) dc
Rows 4 & 5: Ch 3. Dc into each st across, turn.
Row 6-17: Repeat rows 3-5 four times. 26 (28, 30, 32) dc
Row 18: With C2, ch 1. Sc into each st across, turn.
Row 19: Ch 3, fpdc around the next st. *Bpdc around the next st, fpdc around the next st, repeat from * across. (30 dc)
Row 20: Repeat row 19.
Fasten off.
Finishing & Assembly:
With the right sides facing each other, whip st the shoulder portion closed for 14 st on either side to create the neckline. Turn the sweater right side out, and pin the sleeve in place, and whip st the sleeve to the body. Repeat on the other side. Turn sweater wrong side out again, and whip st the side and length of sleeve shut. Turn right side out, and attach c2 at bottom hem.
Row 1: Make a sc into each st around, working 1 st into each seam. 89 (97, 105, 113) sc
Row 2: Ch 3, fpdc around the next st. *Bpdc around the next st, fpdc around the next st, repeat from * around, sl st to the ch 3.
Row 3: Repeat row 2. Fasten off.
Weave in all ends securely.
Choose your favorite colors of yarn- I chose pearl and ballet pink- and get started on this tiny sweater. Crocheting for beginners doesn’t have to be dull and boring. You can work on fun, easy and creative patterns like this with just as much ease.
And if you need a reason to make it, this will make a great birthday present for a little one you know. What are you waiting for? Start having fun making the Children’s Heart Sweater.
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