A cozy sweater kids actually want to wear! The Alpine Stripes Kids Sweater is a fun, textured crochet pattern featuring a playful striped design made with a unique granny stitch variation.

This pattern brings together comfort, durability, and visual interest: perfect for everyday wear, family photos, or matching sibling and parent sweaters. The stitch pattern creates built-in texture and color definition, so even simple yarn choices shine.

Why parents & makers love it
Eye-catching stripes with a modern handmade look
Cozy but not bulky fabric
Easy-to-follow construction
Great for confident beginners and up

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Difficulty
This pattern is rated Intermediate. It includes an involved stitch pattern, color work, and shaping. A video tutorial is provided so it can be completed by a determined beginner.

Finished Measurements
This sweater is designed to have a classic fit with approximately 5 cm (2”) of ease. To select the correct size, measure around the widest part of the chest and add 5 cm (2”). Model pictured is wearing a size 6T and has a bust measurement of 69 cm (27 inches).

Inches given as: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10
Bust: 25.5 (27) 29 (30.5) 32.5
Sweater Length (with ribbing): 15 (15.5) 16.5 (19) 20.5
Sleeve Length (with ribbing): 10 (12) 14 (15) 16

Yarn
You will need the following amount of a DK weight (3) yarn given as: 2T (4T) 6T (8) 10

Color 1
meters: 200 (250) 300 (350) 400
yards: 220 (260) 320 (380) 440

Color 2
meters: 350 (420) 500 (600) 700
yards: 380 (460) 550 (660) 770

Sample was made using King Cole Big Value DK. Big Value DK is a 100% acrylic, DK weight (3) yarn that contains 145 meters (159 yards) per 50 grams (1.76 ounces).

Hook Size and Notions
4.25 mm crochet hook
3.75 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors