The Shy Butterfly - Baby Sweater - Free Crochet Pattern

The Shy Butterfly, Baby Sweater, Free Crochet Pattern

 To fit: Newborn to 3 Months

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Introduction:

The body of the sweater is made from top down, and is made in one piece, the sleeves are then added and made in the round, last of all the collar is added.

The edges of both sides are made as you make the body and are designed with button hole and button placements in mind.

There may be some lengthy explanations in some parts, but that ensures there is no need for guessing games.

Pattern Stitch: If you look close enough you can see the butterflies hidden within the pattern, I think they are quite shy as they seem to vanish, then reappear where they choose to.

The pattern is quite easy, with lots of repeats.

Hook size: 4mm, US G/6

Yarn: 8 ply approx 150 to 200 gm’s US DK/Medium.

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner +

Tension: medium

Time: approx 6 hours

Stitches used:

Sl st=slip stitch

Ch=chain

Sc = single crochet

Hdc= half double crochet

Fphdc = front post half double crochet

Hdc dec = half double crochet decrease

Dc =double crochet

Fpdc=front post double crochet

Special stitch: Cluster = a 2 dc cluster st. Yo hook, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo hook, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo hook and pull through 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yo hook and pull through all loops on hook. A 2 dc cluster made.

To Begin, Chain 54

The beginning ch 2 of each row, is not counted as a stitch

Row 1, work 1 dc in 3^rd chain from the hook, work 1 dc in each of the next 8 ch, work 3 dc in next ch, work 1 dc in each of the next 7 ch, work 3 dc in next ch, work 1 dc in each of the next 16 ch, work 3 dc in next ch, work 1 dc in each of the next 7 ch, work 3 dc in next ch, work 1 dc in each of next 9 ch, ch 2 and turn (60 dc)

Row 2, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 8 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 9 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 18 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 9 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 8 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn (68 dc)

Row 3, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in each of the next 9 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 20 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 9 dc, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn (76 dc)

Row 4, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in each of the next 10 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 13 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 22 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 13 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 10 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn (84 c)

Row 5, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 15 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 24 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 15 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn

Row 6, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in each of the next 12 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 17 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 26 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 17 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 12 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn

MY NOTES 10 INCHES WIDE AT THE WIDEST POINT

Arm Holes

Row 7, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in each of the next 14 dc, ch 4, skip 19 st’s, work 1dc in each of the next 30 dc, ch 4, skip 19 st’s, work 1dc in each of the next 14 st’s, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn (62 st’s)

Increases for pattern:

Row 8, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 2 dc in each of the next 14 dc, work 3 dc in ch 4 space, work 2 dc in each of the next 30 dc, work 3 dc in ch 4 space, work 2 dc in each of the next 14 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn (126 st’s)

Row 9, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in each of the next 122dc, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn

Begin Pattern Rows:

Row 1, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc,  work 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next st, skip 2 st’s, work 7 dc in next st, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, *work 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, skip 2 st’s, work 7 dc in next, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 st’s *, repeat from *to* to last 4 st’s, work 1 sc in next, skip 1 st, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn (10 groups of 7 dc)

Tip for row 2, each group of 7 dc’s will have 1 cluster st worked into it.
Quote from Paula who was having trouble with row 2.
" I think I figured it out. When you come around on the second row after the bpdc/fpdc stitch there is one sc right next to it, then 3 ch then sc then dc, so it becomes confusing because you are so descriptive then you don't mention one of the sc's.

Make sense?

I redid that sweater!  LOL 

I explained that I don't know how to read patterns? Well under the armholes I misinterpreted where you say to put 3 dc's in the 4 ch's space, and put 3dc in each of the dc's!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can imagine how much larger it was than it was supposed to be, yet the pattern worked out lol

It does look much better and I will email you a finished product."

Row 2, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc),  in the 1^st sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, *work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3*, repeat from *to* to last sc, work (1 sc, ch 2, 1sc) in last sc, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn

Row 3,  work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 3 dc in ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, *work 7 dc in ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster*, repeat from *to* to the last (sc, ch 2, sc), work 3 dc in the ch 2 space, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn

Row 4, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the 3 chain, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc), in next sc, ch 1, * work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1,* repeat from *to* to the last 5 st’s, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn

Row 5, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc,   work 1 sc in 1^st cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in next cluster, work 7 dc in the ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, *skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, work 7 dc in the ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3,* repeat from *to* until the last 3 clusters of this row, work 1 sc in 1^st cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in next cluster, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn

Row 6, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work (1 sc, ch 2, 1sc), in the 1^st sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, *work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3*, repeat from *to* to last sc of the row and work (1 sc, ch 2, 1sc) in the last sc, , work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn

Measures approx 7 inches from collar to bottom of garment

Rows 3, to row 7, from pattern

Row 7, repeat row 3

Row 8, repeat row 4

Row 9, repeat row 5

Row 10, repeat row 6

Row 11, repeat row 3

Row 12, repeat row 4

Row 13, repeat row 5

Measures approx 10 inches from collar to bottom of garment

Break off yarn and sew in ends, or continue for length desired

Making the sleeves: Get to know your sleeve prior to joining in the yarn and adding the correct stitch count that we need, please indentify the stitch placements by reading the instructions below, the stitch placements are underlined and in bold.

On row 7 of the yoke where we made our sleeve holes, we skipped 19 st’s. Looking at the arm holes, from the back of the garment find the 1^st skipped dc, now count to the 19^th skipped dc, next you will see the top loop of a dc that is worked into, the side bar of the dc, the chain space, next you will see the 3 dc’s that were made over the ch 4, identify the space on both sides of the 2^nd dc, the last chain space (after the 3^rd dc), the next side bar of the dc, the next top loop of a dc that was worked into, now we are back at the beginning of the 1^st dc of the 19 dc. This will give use 27 st’s to begin our sleeve.

Please note that both sleeves are worked the same and are worked in the round, for the right sleeve join in yarn from the back of the arm hole, for the left sleeve join in yarn from the front of the arm hole.

Row 1, join in yarn to the 1^st of the 19 skipped dc, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each stitch identified for the arm hole (ch 2 and 27 dc), to join, sl st into the top of the 1^st dc of this round

Set up for pattern rounds:

Row 2, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2,work 1 dc in next 4 dc, (work 2 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in next dc) 9 times in total, work 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, sl st to join in beginning dc ( 36 dc)

Pattern rounds:

Row 1, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as join, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next st, skip 2 st’s, work 7 dc in next st, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, *work 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, skip 2 st’s, work 7 dc in next, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 st’s *, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the 1^st sc of this round

Row 2, ch 1, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc),  in same space as join, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, *work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the ch 2 space between the sc’s

Row 3, ch 4, work 3 dc in same space as join, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, *work 7 dc in ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster*, repeat from *to* to end, work 3 dc in the same space as the first ch 4 and 3 dc, to join, sl st into the ch 3 space of the beginning ch 4

Row 4, ch 5, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the 3 chain, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc), in next sc, ch 1, * work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, *repeat from *to* to end, work a cluster st in the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd dc of the previous round, ch 2, sl st into the 3^rd ch of the beginning ch 5

Row 5, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as join, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in next cluster, work 7 dc in the ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, *skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, work 7 dc in the ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3,* repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the 1^st sc of this round

Row 6, ch 1, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc),  in same space as join, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, *work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the ch 2 space between the sc’s

Row 7, repeat row 3

Row 8, repeat row 4

Row 9, repeat row 5

Sleeve measures approx, 8 inches

Break off yarn and sew in ends, or continue for length desired

Collar, join in yarn with a sl st, to the 1^st stitch on the right hand side (when laid flat, it is the opposite end to where you began the garment)

Working hdc stitches in this row

Row 1, ch 1, work 1 hdc in same space as join, work 1 fphdc around the next fpdc, work 1 hdc in each of the next 6 ch spaces, work 1 hdc dec over the next 3 ch spaces, work 1 hdc in each of the next 5 ch spaces, work 1 hdc dec over the next 3 ch spaces, work 1 hdc in each of the next 5 ch spaces, (work 1 hdc dec over the next 2 ch spaces, twice), (work 1 hdc in each of the next 5 ch spaces, work 1 hdc dec over the next 3 ch spaces, twice), work 1 hdc in each of the next 6 ch spaces, work 1 fphdc around the next fpdc, work 1 hdc in last ch space, turn, (42 st’s)

Row 2, ch 1, work 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, work 1 bphdc around the next fphdc, work 1 hdc in each of the next 38 hdc, work 1 bphdc around the next fphdc, work 1 hdc in the last st, ch 2 and turn (42 st’s)

Row 3 you are working all st’s into the front loops only

Row 3, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in next st, skip 1 st, work 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next st, skip 2 st’s work 7 dc in next st, skip 2 st’s work, 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, *work 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, skip 2 st’s, work 7 dc in next, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 st’s *, repeat from *to* to last 3 st’s, work 1 sc in next st, work 1 dc in each of next 2 st’s, ch 2 and turn

Row 4, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in next st, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc),  in the 1^st sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, *work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3*, repeat from *to* to last sc, work (1 sc, ch 2, 1sc) in last sc, work 1 dc in each of the next 2 st’s, ch 2 and turn

Row 5, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in next st, work 3 dc in ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, *work 7 dc in ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster*, repeat from *to* to the last (sc, ch 2, sc), work 3 dc in the ch 2 space, work 1 dc in each of the next 2 st’s, finish off and sew in ends

Add buttons to the left or right of your garment, line them up on a front post stitch and make sure they are opposite a ch 2 space for closure.

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 Feb 2014.

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Simple Crochet Toddler Sweater Size 1

Simple Crochet Toddler Sweater 
Size 1
Size 2 pattern now available, free crochet pattern

Printable pattern without pictures, free crochet pattern

To fit 1 yr old (size 2 available soon)

Sweater has a ¾ length flared sleeve, replace the trbl with a dc, for non flared sleeve

Measurements: see picture, the measurements can be slightly flexible

US terms used

Materials needed:

Hook size: 4.00mm US G/6

Yarn: 8 ply approx 150 gm’s US DK/Medium

Sewing needle

Stitches used:

Ch= chain

Sc = single crochet

Scfr = single crochet foundation row

Dc = double crochet

Fpdc= front post double crochet

Bpdc = back post double crochet

Trbl = triple crochet

Skill level: beginner +

Tension: medium

Time: approx 6 hours

Introduction: Do you love those crocheted garments that are made all in one piece with just a little bit of sewing to finish the garment off? Well this is one of those.

Construction details: Begin at the bottom front band, work your way up to the sleeve placements, make a chain break off yarn,  make another chain and the first row of the sleeve, then work across the chest part of the sweater and the other chain for the 2^nd sleeve. When you come to the neck and head area, you will replace the st’s with a length of chain for about 4 rows, and then continue without the chain lengths working across the sleeve, back and sleeve part. Continue along until the sleeves are finished, then break off yarn and join to the body only and finish the back of the sweater. The side seams are then sewn and the lengths of chain in the neck and head area are gathered and sewn in place, giving this sweater a little bit of extra decoration, or you can even try to hide them completely!

Let’s begin.

The beginning ch2 or ch3 is not counted as a stitch throughout pattern.

Row 1, make a scfr of 41 sc. (41 sc)

Row 1, alternative, Ch 42, work 1sc in 2^nd chain from hook and in each ch across (41 sc)

Row 2 ch 2, work 1 dc in each sc to end (41dc)

(Simple rib look edge made over 2 rows)

Row 3 is the right side of the sweater

Row 3 ch 2, work 1 dc in same space of the ch 2,* work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work 1 dc in the next dc* repeat from*to* to end

Row 4 ch 2, work 1 dc in same space of the ch 2,* work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in the next dc* repeat from*to* to end

Row 5 ch 2, work 1 dc in each st to the end of the row, (41 dc)

Row 6 to row 21, ch 2, work 1 dc in each st to the end of the row, (41 dc)

(Adding sleeves)

Row 22 ch 2 work 1 dc in each st to end, make a chain of 25, finish off with a sl st and break off yarn, turn you work over, attach yarn to the last dc of this row, ch 28, turn your work, (you will have a length of chain coming out from each side of your work

Row 23 work 1 trbl in 4^th chain from hook, work 1 trbl in each of next 3 ch, work 1 dc in each of the next 21 ch, work 1 dc in each of the next 41 dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 21 ch, work 1 trbl in each of the next 4 ch, ( 4 trbl, 21 dc, 41 dc, 21 dc, 4 trbl) = (91 st’s)

(Row 24 is the right side of the sweater)

Row 24 ch 3, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl, work 1 dc in the next 83 dc, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl

Row 25 ch 3, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl, work 1 dc in each dc across, work 1 trbl in each of the last 4 trbl

Row 26 ch 3, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl, work 1 dc in each of the next 30 dc, * work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work 1 dc in the next dc,* repeat from *to* 10 more times, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 30 dc, work 1 trbl in each of the last 4 trbl (91 st’s)

Row 27 ch 3, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl, work 1 dc in each st to the last 4 trbl, work 1 trbl in each of the next 4 trbl (91 st’s)

(Making the head space)

Row 28 ch 3, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl, work 1 dc in each of the next 26 dc, ch 31 (loosely), skip the next 31 st’s, work 1 dc in each of the next 26 dc, work 1 trbl in each of the next 4 trbl (4 trbl, 30 dc, 31 ch, 30 dc, 4 trbl) = (60 st’s and 31 chain)

Row 29 ch 3, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl, work 1 dc in each of the next 26 dc, ch 36 (loosely), work 1 dc in each of the next 26 dc, work 1 trbl in each of the next 4 trbl (60 st’s and 36 chain)

Row 30 ch 3, work 1 trbl in each of the next 30 st’s, ch 41 (loosely), work 1 trbl in each of the next 30 st’s

Row 31 ch 3, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl, work 1 dc in each of the next 26 trbl, ch 46 (loosely), work 1 dc in each of the next 26 trbl, work 1 trbl in each of the next 4 trbl (60 st’s and 46 chain)

Row 32 ch 3, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl, work 1 dc in each of the next 26 dc, ch 31 (loosely), work 1 dc in each of the next 26 dc, work 1 trbl in each of the next 4 trbl (60 st’s and 31 chain)

On this row you will be working into the chain, bringing back the 31 skipped stitches for the head opening

Row 33 ch 3, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl, work 1 dc in each of the next 26 dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 31 chain spaces, work 1 dc in each of the next 26 dc, work 1 trbl in each of the next 4 trbl (91 st’s)

Row 34 ch 3, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl, work 1 dc in each of the next 30 dc, * work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work 1 dc in the next dc,* repeat from *to* 14 more times, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 30 dc, work 1 trbl in each of the last 4 trbl (91 st’s)

Row 35 ch 3, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl, work 1 dc in each st to the last 4 trbl, work 1 trbl in each of the next 4 trbl (91 st’s)

Row 36 to Row 41, ch 3, work 1 trbl in the next 4 trbl, work 1 dc in each st to the last 4 trbl, work 1 trbl in each of the next 4 trbl (91 st’s).

We are finished making the sleeves now, break off yarn and turn your work

Row 42 Skip over the 4 trbl and the next 21 dc, joining yarn to the 26^th st of the row, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space of join and ch 2, work 1 dc in the next 40 dc, turn (41 dc)

Row 43 ch 2, work 1 dc in each st to the end of the row, (41 dc)

Row 44 to Row 58, repeat row 43

Row 59 ch 2, work 1 dc in same space of the ch 2,* work 1 bpdc around the next dc, work 1 dc in the next dc* repeat from*to* to end

Row 60 ch 2, work 1 dc in same space of the ch 2,* work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in the next dc* repeat from*to* to end

Row 61 ch 2, work 1 dc in each st to the end of the row, (41 dc)

(Right side of work)

Row 62 ch 1, work 1 sc in each st to end, break off yarn leaving a long length for sewing

Fold sweater in place with wrong sides facing out, sew side and sleeve seams together on both sides

With right side facing

Gather the length’s of chains from the head space, find the middle of the chains, sew the middle part together, then sew to the outer part of the sweater on the chest area, add a button/ decorative item to hide the chain join on the sweater.

A big thank you to Kathy Johnson Russell for corrections to row 26.
Here is her finished sweater using 
Caron Simply Soft, 4mm (G) hook
She also found the size consistent with a size 1.

 
Please note that this doll has breast's which elongates the chains.

Free CrochetPattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 Jan 2014.

You can use this pattern for charity or for selling your work, please link back to this pattern if you use it.