Charming and cozy, the Ridgeline Raglan is the perfect pattern to add a touch of handmade to your little one’s wardrobe. The pattern is meticulously detailed with both picture and video tutorials to ensure your success in creating a well-fitting raglan garment. Subtle details such as side buttons give the sweater charm and serve the dual purpose of making sure dressing little ones is easy. Finally, short rows and extra chest shaping provide an exceptional fit so you won’t spend hours of precious time crocheting a garment that just isn’t comfortable.

Difficulty

This pattern is rated “intermediate.” The Ridgeline Raglan uses a straightforward stitch pattern but involves intricate shaping. The addition of short rows and extra shaping around the chest area create a cozy and wearable sweater. Comprehensive video tutorials cover all the techniques and stitches used in this pattern, making it accessible to a determined beginner.

Sizes

Newborn, 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo

Finished Measurements

This sweater is designed to have a classic fit with approximately 2.5 cm (1”) of ease. To select the correct size, measure across the widest part of the chest and add 2.5 cm (1”).

Centimeters (given as newborn, 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo)

Bust: 40, 45.5, 50.5, 52, 59
Sweater Length: 23, 24, 26, 27.5, 28
Sleeve Length: 15.5, 16.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5

Inches (given as newborn, 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo)

Bust: 15.5, 18, 20, 20.5, 23
Sweater Length: 9, 9.5, 10, 11, 11
Sleeve Length: 6, 6.5, 7.5, 8, 8.5

Yarn

You will need following amounts of a fingering weight (1) yarn (given as newborn, 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo)

meters: 410, 460, 530, 590, 620
yards: 450, 520, 580, 645, 700
grams: 100, 110, 130, 140, 150
ounces: 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5

Sample was made using Made by Hailey Bailey yarn on a classic sock base in the color “tree swallow.” Made by Hailey Bailey classic sock base is a 75% superwash merino and 25% nylon blend, fingering weight (1) yarn that contains 423 meters (463 yards) per 100 grams (3.5 oz).

Suggested Hook Size & Notions

2.75 mm crochet hook
3.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
3 buttons approximately 1 cm (0.4”) in diameter

Techniques Used

Single crochet and slip stitches are used in this pattern. Short rows are added to shape the collar of the sweater. Crochet ribbing is worked onto the sweater after all portions have been worked. Detailed picture descriptions and/or video tutorials accompany each technique utilized in this pattern.