Mini Pick & Mix Sweater
This little sweater is made with two granny squares, one for the front and one for the back. Then shaping and adding sleeves.
The Sweater comes in sizes 0-3, 3-6 and 6-12 months.
The pattern has a choice of lots of different squares with all the mods available on my website. I have mods for Christmas, Halloween and Jungle animals.
The mods are available here
https://www.babycrochetdesigns.com/spooky-mods
Materials
Dk / weight 3 yarn 400-600 metres
3mm and 4mm crochet hooks, I use this set from Amazon*
Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK
sc = single crochet (double crochet in UK)
hdc = half double crochet (half treble crochet UK)
dc = double crochet (treble crochet UK)
tr = treble crochet (double treble crochet UK)
slst = slip stitch
blo = back loop only (crochet into the back loop of the stitch
[ ] = in the same stitch
* * = repeat between
ch = chain
Gauge
With 4mm hook
Row 1: Ch12, dc in fourth chain from hook, dc to end. (9)
Row 2-4: ch1, dc in same, dc to end. (9)
Square should measure 2”
Pattern Notes
This pattern starts with making a granny square for the front and one for the back. Then shaping at the top and making the sides. Then they will be crocheted together so there is no sewing.
The ch1 and 2 do not count as a stitch.
The ch3 counts as a dc.
Follow the square for the size you are making until you reach to continue for the individual size.
The edging is made using a 3mm hook.
My example pictures are a size 0-3 months.
It could be made with a different design on the front and back, for a reversible effect.
Follow the extra large mod details.
For the mickey mouse ears, I did 2 circles of 4 rounds from the square instructions.
Single crochet slst join
I used this join method to join the shoulders and sides
I used this method which can be done in the same colour for an almost invisible join or in a contrasting colour for a zip like effect. There is a great tutorial here if you haven’t done it this way before https://bellacococrochet.com/flat-double-crochet-join/ please note that the tutorial is in UK terms and this pattern is US terms.
Place the front and back shoulder together, ch1, sc in the same, *remove hook, insert hook into the the opposite shoulder, insert hook back into the loop and slst, sc at the next stitch of the first shoulder* repeat until you reach the end, repeat for the next shoulder. Then follow the same method to join the sides. Fasten off and sew the ends.
Square make two
Starting with the centre colour and a 4mm hook
Round 1: make a magic circle then ch2 and 9 hdc, slst to first stitch. (9)
Round 2: [ch2, 2 hdc] in the same, [2 hdc] in each stitch to end, slst to first stitch. (18)
Round 3: ch2, 1 hdc in the same, [2 hdc] in the next, *hdc 1, [2 hdc] in the next* x 8, slst to first stitch. (27)
Round 4: ch2, 1 hdc in the same, hdc 1, [2 hdc] in the next, *hdc 2, [2 hdc] in the next* x 8, slst to first stitch. (36)
Round 5: ch2, 1 hdc in the same, hdc 2, [2 hdc] in the next, *hdc 3, [2 hdc] in the next* x 8, slst to first stitch. (45)
Round 6: ch2, 1 hdc in the same, *hdc 3, [2 hdc] in the next* x 11, slst to first stitch. (56)
Change to main colour
Round 7: [ch3, 1 dc, 1 tr] in the same, ch 1, [1 tr, 2 dc] in the next stitch, hdc 2, sc 8, hdc 2, *[2 dc, 1 tr] in the next, ch1, [1 tr, 2 dc] in the next, hdc 2, sc 8, hdc 2* repeat twice more, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch1 corner space to start the next round. (72)
Round 8: [ch3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the same stitch for the first corner, dc 18, *[2 dc, ch2, 2 dc], dc 18* repeat twice more, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch2 corner space to start the next round. (88)
Round 9: [ch3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the same stitch for the first corner, dc 22, *[2 dc, ch2, 2 dc], dc 22* repeat twice more, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch2 corner space to start the next round. (104)
Round 10: [ch3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the same stitch for the first corner, dc 26, *[2 dc, ch2, 2 dc], dc 26* repeat twice more, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch2 corner space to start the next round. (120)
Round 11: [ch3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the same stitch for the first corner, dc 30, *[2 dc, ch2, 2 dc], dc 30* repeat twice more, slst to the first stitch, then slst to the ch2 corner space to start the next round. (136)
Continue to 0-3 months
(square should measure approx 8.5”)
Round 12: [ch3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the same stitch for the first corner, dc 34, *[2 dc, ch2, 2 dc], dc 34* repeat twice more, slst to first stitch, then slst to the ch2 corner space to start the next round. (152)
Continue to 3-6 months
(square should measure approx 9.5”)
Round 13: [ch3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the same stitch for the first corner, dc 38, *[2 dc, ch2, 2 dc], dc 38* repeat twice more, slst to first stitch, then slst to the ch2 corner space to start the next round. (168)
Continue to 6-12 months
(square should measure approx 10.5”)
0-3 months
Continuing from the square to shape the shoulders
Front Right shoulder
Row 1: ch3, dc in the ch2 space, dc 8. (10) Turn
Row 2: ch3, dc 9. (10) Turn
Fasten off.
Repeat for the back square, but don't fasten off.
Front Left shoulder
Join yarn at the other side 8 stitches from the ch2 space.
Row 1: ch3, dc 9, 2 dc in the ch2 space. (10) Turn
Row 2: ch3, dc 9. (10)
Repeat for the back square, but don't fasten off.
Seaming sides
Place a marker 21 stitches after the ch2 space on the front right and the back left
Join yarn at the bottom ch2 space
Row 1: ch1, sc in the same, sc 21. (22) (front)
Then working down the back do the sc slst join.
Repeat for the other side.
Sleeves
Using a 4mm hook
Join yarn at the side seam under the armhole
Round 1: ch2, dc in the same, dc in the side of the sc below, dc 15 up the side, dc 2 in the side of the next 2 dc below, dc in the shoulder seam, 2 dc in the side of next 2 dc, dc 15 down the other side, dc 1 in the side of sc below, slst to first. (40)
Round 2: ch2, dc in the same, dc to end, slst to first.
Repeat round 2 until the sleeve measures 8” from the shoulder, decreasing every two rounds.
3-6 months
Continuing from the square to shape the shoulders
Front Right shoulder
Row 1: ch3, dc in the ch2 space, dc 7. (9) Turn
Row 2: ch3, dc 8. (9) Turn
Fasten off.
Repeat for the back square, but don't fasten off, do the same join as the squares to join the front and back shoulder.
Front Left shoulder
Join yarn at the other side 7 stitches from the ch2 space.
Row 1: ch3, dc 6, 2 dc in the ch2 space. (9) Turn
Row 2: ch3, dc 8. (9)
Repeat for the back square, but don't fasten off, do the same join as the squares to join the front and back shoulder.
Front Right side
Join yarn at the bottom ch2 space
Row 1: ch3, dc in the ch2 space, dc 22. (24)
Fasten off.
Repeat for the back square, but don't fasten off, do the same join as joining the squares up the side.
Front Left side
Join yarn 22 stitches from the bottom ch2 space
Row 1: ch3, dc 21, 2 dc in the ch2 space. (24)
Fasten off.
Repeat for the back square, but don't fasten off, do the same join as joining the squares up the side.
Sleeves
Using a 4mm hook
Join yarn at the side seam under the armhole
Round 1: ch2, dc in the same, 2 dc in the side of the dc below, dc 15 up the side, dc 2 in the side of the next 2 dc below, dc in the shoulder seam, 2 dc in the side of next 2 dc, dc 15 down the other side, dc 2 in the side of dc below, slst to first. (44)
Round 2: ch2, dc in the same, dc to end, slst to first.
Repeat round 2 until the sleeve measures 9” from the shoulder, decreasing every two rounds.
6-12 months
Continuing from the square to shape the shoulders
Front Right shoulder
Row 1: ch3, dc in the ch2 space, dc 8. (10) Turn
Row 2-3: ch3, dc 9. (10) Turn
Fasten off.
Repeat for the back square, but don't fasten off, do the same join as the squares to join the front and back shoulder.
Front Left shoulder
Join yarn at the other side 8 stitches from the ch2 space.
Row 1: ch3, dc 7, 2 dc in the ch2 space. (10) Turn
Row 2-3: ch3, dc 9. (10) Turn
Repeat for the back square, but don't fasten off, do the same join as the squares to join the front and back shoulder.
Front Right side
Join yarn at the bottom ch2 space
Row 1: ch3, dc in the ch2 space, dc 24. (26)
Fasten off.
Repeat for the back square, but don't fasten off, do the same join as joining the squares up the side.
Front Left side
Join yarn 24 stitches from the bottom ch2 space
Row 1: ch3, dc 23, 2 dc in the ch2 space. (26)
Fasten off.
Repeat for the back square, but don't fasten off, do the same join as joining the squares up the side.
Sleeves
Using a 4mm hook
Join yarn at the side seam under the armhole
Round 1: ch2, dc in the same, 2 dc in the side of the dc below, dc 17 up the side, dc 2 in the side of the next 3 dc below, dc in the shoulder seam, 2 dc in the side of next 3 dc, dc 17 down the other side, dc 2 in the side of dc below, slst to first. (52)
Round 2: ch2, dc in the same, dc to end, slst to first.
Repeat round 2 until the sleeve measures 10.5” from the shoulder, decreasing every 2 rows.
Collar (all sizes)
Using a 3mm hook join yarn at the side of the neck opening.
Row 1: ch1, sc all the way around, slst to first.
Row 2: ch5, sc in second ch from hook, sc 3, slst 2 stitches of the neck. (4) Turn
Row 3: (in blo) ch1, sc all. (4) Turn
Row 4: (in blo) ch1, sc 4, slst 2 stitches of the neck. (4) Turn
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you reach the other side and sew the seam.
Bottom edging (all sizes)
Using a 3mm hook at the bottom side seam
Row 1: ch1, sc in the same, sc all, slst to first.
Row 2: sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, slst 2 stitches of the bottom edge. (5) Turn
Row 3: (in blo) ch1, sc all. (5) Turn
Row 4: (in blo) ch1, sc 5, slst 2 stitches of the bottom edge. (5) Turn
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you reach the other side and sew the seam.
Cuffs (all sizes)
Using a 3mm hook
Row 1: ch1, *sc, dec* repeat to end, slst to first.
Row 2: ch6, sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, slst 2 stitches of the cuff. (5) Turn
Row 3: (in blo) ch1, sc all. (5) Turn
Row 4: (in blo) ch1, sc 5, slst 2 stitches of the cuff. (5) Turn
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you reach the other side and sew the seam.
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