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Child Sizes of the Basic V-Neck Sweater Crochet Pattern

ByAshlea

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One pattern that I just knew had to be made available in child sizes? The Basic V-Neck Sweater! This one is so cute on the littles and works up so fast, too! Let’s whip one up for our little ones with this easy and free crochet pattern.

Child Size V-Neck Sweater crochet pattern

Child Size Basic V-Neck Sweater

The Basic V-Neck sweater for kids is worked ever so slightly different than that for adults. This is actually a bit easier to crochet than the adult version so if you’ve made that sweater for yourself, you know it is incredibly simple which means this one is a BREEZE! 😍

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For this sweater I used Brava Worsted yarn in the “Fairy Tale” colorway. I just love the vibrancy of it, so I think I may have to order more so I can make one for myself in the adult size. 😊

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Materials:

Worsted Weight yarn (Brava Worsted in “Fairy Tale” pictured)
-approx. (385, 420, 500, 580, 700, 800) yards

Crochet hook in size 9mm

Crochet hook in size 6.5mm

Wood crochet hook and a skein of Brava Worsted yarn in the “Fairy Tale” colorway sitting on top of a sample of the child size of the Basic V-Neck crochet pattern.

Gauge: Trinity Stitch = 11 sts x 10 rows = 4” square (with 9mm hook)

Pattern for gauge:

Row 1: Ch-12, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc3tog using same as last sc and next two chs. * ch-1, sc3tog using same as last st and next 2 chs * repeat between * * to end. Sc in same as last st. (11)

Rows 2 – 10: Ch-1, turn, sc in first. sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch. * ch-1, sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch * repeat between * * to end. Sc in same as last st. (11)

Sizing: (2/3T, 3/4T, 4/6, 6/8, 10/12, 12/14)

Pattern Notes:

Pattern written using US terms. Pattern is worked in vertical rows.

The ch-1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.

BLO = Back Loop Only

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Pattern:

Row 1: Starting with a ~20” tail and with the 9mm hook, Ch-(66, 74, 82, 90, 100, 110), sc in 2nd ch from hook, Sc3tog using same as last sc and next two chs. * ch-1, sc3tog using same as last st and next 2 chs * repeat between * * to end. Sc in same as last st. (65, 73, 81, 89, 99, 109)

Rows 2 through (14, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19): Ch-1, turn, sc in first. Sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch. * ch-1, sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch * repeat between * * to end. Sc in same as last st. (65, 73, 81, 89, 99, 109)

Row (15, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20): Ch-1, turn, sc in first. Sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch. * ch-1, sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch * repeat between * * (8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17) more times. Sc in same as last. (21, 25, 29, 31, 35, 39 sts so far). Ch-(23, 23, 23, 27, 29, 31), sk-(23, 23, 23, 27, 29, 31) sc in next. Sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch. Repeat between * * to end. Sc in same as last st. (21, 25, 29, 31, 35, 39 sts for “2nd half”)

Row (16, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21): Ch-1, turn, sc in first. Sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch. * ch-1, sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch * repeat between * * to end. Sc in same as last st. (65, 73, 81, 89, 99, 109)

Rows (17, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22) through (29, 29, 31, 33, 37, 39): Ch-1, turn, sc in first. Sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch. * ch-1, sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch * repeat between * * to end. Sc in same as last st. (65, 73, 81, 89, 99, 109)

Seam both sides (using the beginning tail and the end tail with the Mattress Stitch), leaving (25, 25, 25, 27, 27, 29) sts unworked. Do not weave in ends yet. (We’ll use those to cinch up holes after finishing the sleeves).

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Bottom Edging:

Using the 6.5mm hook, attach at either side seam. Ch-1, sc in each row end around sweater bottom. Join to top of first sc. (60, 60, 64, 68, 76, 80)

Row 1: Ch-9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. Sl st to top of corresponding st on sweater body. (8)

Row 2: Sl st to top of next st on sweater body, turn. Sc in BLO in first 7 sts, sc in both top loops of last st. (8)

Row 3: Ch-1, turn, sc in BLO of each st to end. Sl st to top of corresponding st on sweater body. (8)

Rows 4 – (61, 61, 65, 69, 77, 81): Alternate rows 2 & 3 around the entire bottom of the sweater. Fasten off and sew ends together, stitch for stitch.

Neck edging: Using the 6.5mm hook, sc around the entire neck opening. Fasten off using Invisible Join.

Sleeves:

Looking at the inside, attach in the chain st (not a sc) to the left of the seam using the 9mm hook. (see photo)

Round 1: Ch-1, sc in same. Sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch. * ch-1, sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch * repeat between * * around. Ch-1, join to top of first sc. (25, 25, 25, 27, 27, 29)

Rounds 2 – (14, 16, 18, 24, 26, 26): Ch-1, turn, sc in first st. Sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch. * ch-1, sc3tog using same as last st, top of next st, and next ch * repeat between * * around. Ch-1, join to top of first sc. (25, 25, 25, 27, 27, 29)

Switch to the 6.5mm hook to start the cuff…

All sizes: Round (15, 17, 19, 25, 27, 27): Ch-1, do not turn, sc in each st around. Join to top of first sc. (25, 25, 25, 27, 27, 29)

Sizes 2/3T, 3/4T, 4/6: Round (16, 18, 20): Ch-1, do not turn, * sc2tog, sc in next * repeat between * * around. Sc in each of last 2 sts. Join to top of first sc. (17, 17, 17)

Sizes 6/8 and 10/12: Round (26, 28): Ch-1, do not turn, * sc2tog, sc in next * repeat between * * around. Sc in last. Join to top of first sc. (18, 18)

Size 12/14: Round (28): Ch-1, do not turn, * sc2tog, sc in next * repeat between * * around. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Join to top of first sc. (19)

Sample of the child size of the Basic V-Neck crochet pattern in Brava Worsted yarn in the “Fairy Tale” colorway.

Cuff (all sizes):

Row 1: Ch-9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. Sl st to top of corresponding st on sleeve. (8)

Row 2: Sl st to top of next st on sleeve, turn. Sc in BLO in first 7 sts, sc in both top loops of last st. (8)

Row 3: Ch-1, turn, sc in BLO of each st to end. Sl st to top of corresponding st on sleeve. (8)

Rows 4 – (17, 17, 17, 18, 18, 19): Alternate rows 2 & 3 around the entire bottom of sleeve. Fasten off and sew ends together, stitch for stitch.

You are finished! I hope you love this sweater and make many of them. It is so quick, and if you left the sleeves off and used a cotton blend, it would be nice and cool for summer! Please share a photo with me in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook or by tagging @HeartHookHome across all social media.

 

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13 Comments

  1. Im making the v neck sweater.when done with the body you say to skip 25 stitches and sew side seams. Skip 25 stitches where? Where do you start counting from to do this? Is it 25 stitches on back n front or all together? Its not explaining very well
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    1. Hi Marion! Starting at the bottom, you will seam up until 25 sts are left unworked at the top...those open stitches will be the armhole/sleeve opening.
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  2. Hey there! Super adorable sweater, I’d love to give a try. I’m soooooooo not good at reading patterns, I’m a visual learner. I jumped on YouTube to see if you had this sweater pattern on there for kiddos, I didn’t find one. Have you made a video tutorial for it and I”m just not seeing it? Thanks oodles, TomiRae
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  3. Is there a visual for this pattern or similar I am not very good following written pattern. So want to make this for all grandchildren. Thank you from a hopeful Nanny
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  5. Hello Ashlea, it's been awhile since I'd last messaged you, and I has since made a few of your creations, which turned out beautifully. Now I see, there's another project to achieve....lol This sweater is gorgeous and I can't wait to make it! I just want to thank you for sharing with us your beautiful patterns.
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  6. Dear Ashlea, this is so adorable. I'll be a great grandma again in about 10 days and made a pink baby blanket with your instructions. I've always knitted sweaters but with this pattern I must make 1 for my other greatgrandchild, a boy, and then for the not yet born girl (they always grow you know), and by the time I'm done with that one, you might have adult sizes(?) PLEASE! You are a wonderful instructor! Thank you so much!!!
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    1. Hi Ursula! Congratulations on the upcoming great-grandbaby! You won't need to wait for the adult version, because I already have that posted and it can be found here: https://hearthookhome.com/basic-v-neck-sweater-free-crochet-pattern/
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  8. Oh.....Ashlea! This sweater is totally adorable. Can you tell I grew up in the 80s? I have made afghan and toys. I think it is time for me to try a sweater for the grand kiddos. Thank you and bless your heart.
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    1. I'd try a gauge swatch 1st to see how it comes out...you may need to go down a hook size and up a pattern size.
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