Crochet a retro sweater the little ones in your life will truly enjoy wearing. The Marguerite Sweater is a cheerful, beginner-friendly pattern that is a great introduction to crochet garments. Step-by-step picture tutorials are included to assist you through any challenging sections, so you can confidently complete this pattern.

Difficulty

This pattern is rated “easy.” You will need to know how to work into the front loop and the back loop of single crochet stitches. Puff stitches are used to create the center of each flower on the sweater and the petals are embroidered on afterward. A picture tutorial is provided to explain the embroidery process and to explain how to change colors for the puff stitches.

Sizes

12 mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12

Finished Measurements

This sweater is designed to be extra roomy and oversized with approximately 14 cm (5 inches) of ease. To select the correct size, measure across the widest part of the chest and add 14 cm (5.5 inches).

Centimeters (given as 12mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)

Bust: 63, 67, 71, 75, 79, 83, 87
Armhole Depth: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16
Sleeve Length: 22, 25, 30, 32, 35, 38, 42
Sweater Length: 34, 36, 39, 42, 46, 50, 52
Inches (given as 12mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)

Inches (given as 12mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)

Bust: 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34
Armhole Depth: 3.5, 4, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 6, 6
Sleeve Length: 8.5, 9.5, 11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 15, 16.5
Sweater Length: 13.5, 14, 15.5, 16.5, 18, 19.5, 20.5

Yarn

You will need the following amounts of a sport or baby weight (2) yarn (given as 12mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)

• Color A (off-white 02)
o 125, 145, 175, 200, 235, 270, 305 grams
o 420, 480, 580, 660, 780, 900, 1,000 meters
• Color B (rose 44): a small amount, less than 20 meters/ 6 grams
• Color C (maroon 44): a small amount, less than 20 meters/ 6 grams
• Color D (mustard 28): a small amount, less than 20 meters/ 6 grams

Sample was made using Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino in the colors listed above. Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino is a 100% wool, sport weight (2) yarn that contains 165 meters (180 yards) per 50 grams (1.75 ounces).

Suggested Hook Size & Notions

4.0mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors

Techniques Used

Single crochet, single crochet in the front loop only, single crochet in the back loop only, puff stitches, and color changes. Single crochet decreases and crochet ribbing are also used.