Easy Peasy Raglan Sweater – Free Crochet Sweater

Introducing my (NEW & IMPROVED) Easy Peasy Raglan Sweater pattern. Some of y’all may remember a couple years ago when I released my very 1st sweater pattern. This is that pattern, but I have improved a few things (which I’ll explain) and I even added a few more sizes! It can be made in sizes XS – 5X.

Since that was my 1st ever garment to design, I’ve learned a lot over the past couple of years. And, that has helped me be able to apply a few different things to this sweater like –

• The placement of the Seam (where each round begins and ends). On my 1st easy peasy sweater the seam when down the middle of the back. It wasn’t very noticeable on a sweater made with a multi color or speckled yarn, but it was noticeable with a solid color yarn. SO, this sweater has the seam placed under the arm where it isn’t noticeable!

• I added more sizes! The original pattern had sizes XS – 2X. I extended the sizes this time all the way through 5X!
• I switched the type of yarn I used. I had originally used Lion Brand’s Vanna Choice for my 1st sweater and it turned out fine, but this time I used Hobby Lobby’s Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek and it’s definitely a softer yarn!

Those are the few things that I changed to make this easy peasy raglan sweater even better than before!

Beginner Friendly Sweater!

I also wanted to say that if you have maybe never crocheted a sweater before and you feel like it’s too big of a task…..Look no farther, this is a great pattern to start with. It’s definitely beginner friendly and I think that it would make a great project for someones 1st garment.

BUT, don’t think that it’s too easy that even if you been crocheting for awhile that you wouldn’t enjoy making it! It’s a very versatile piece to add to your wardrobe.

It is worked from the neck down and then you simply crochet the sleeves right onto the sweater. Easy Peasy!

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Things you will need:

• Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek shown in Plum 4 ( 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins OR approx. 700 ( 800, 900, 1,020, 1,160, 1,320, 1,480, 1,620, 1,820) yards of similar worsted weight yarn.
• Size H / 5.00mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Tape Measure

Notes:

1. Since this pattern is worked down from the neck, it begins with foundation double crochet.  The foundation double crochet is a MUST.  You cannot chain a row and then double crochet down it and count it as row 1, it will not stretch enough to go over your head.  Find my tutorial for the foundation double crochet here
2. Sleeves are crocheted right onto the sweater.
3. This pattern can easily be adjusted for length depending on your height.  Simply add additional rows before starting your ribbing.  Sleeves can be easily made longer also, just work more rows after last decreases before ribbing.
4. This pattern is worked in the round and is not turned unless noted.
5. Chain 2 at the beginning of the rows, does NOT count as a stitch
6. Model is 5’, wearing a size M, with a 38’’ bust.
7. Final stitch count is given at the end of each round in ( )
8. I will include other notes throughout the pattern when needed.

Sizing Chart:

• XS –  28’’-30’’ Bust
• S –  32’’-34’’ Bust
• M –  36’’-38’’ Bust       
• L –  40’’ – 42’’ Bust
• XL –  44’’-46’’ Bust
• 2X –  48’’-50’’ Bust
• 3X –  52’’-54’’ Bust
• 4X – 56”-58” Bust
• 5X – 60”-62” Bust

Pattern has approx. 4’’ positive ease across bust

Gauge:

• 12 st x 7 r = 4’’ in dc.  Make sure to obtain the correct gauge to ensure a proper fit. 

Abbreviation:

• Sc = single crochet
• Fdc = foundation double crochet
• Dc = double crochet
• Dc2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together
• T = turn
• Sk = skip
• Sl st = slip stitch
• Ch = chain

Go!

Sizing is as follows –

XS ( S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Row 1:  fdc 62 (62, 70, 70, 78, 78, 78, 86, 86) st, sl st into 1st dc of round. 62 (62, 70, 70, 78, 78, 78, 86, 86) st

Row 2: ch 5 (counts as a dc and a ch 2 sp), dc in 23 (23, 25, 25, 27, 27, 27, 29, 29) st, ch 2, dc in 8 (8, 10, 10, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14) st, ch 2, dc in 23 (23, 25, 25, 27, 27, 27, 29, 29) st, ch 2, dc in 7 (7, 9, 9, 11, 11, 11, 13, 13) st, sl st into 3rd ch up on ch 5 at beginning of round. 62 (62, 70, 70, 78, 78, 78, 86, 86) st

*note:  the ch 2s at each corner do NOT count as stitches, only the double crochets count as stitches.

Row 3: ch 3 (counts as st here and throughout), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch 2 sp, * dc in each st across until you reach the next ch 2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 sp* repeat * to * until you reach last corner, dc in each st across, sl st into 1st st ( top of ch 3)  78 (78, 86, 86, 94, 94, 94, 102, 102) st

Row 4: sl st in each st until you reach ch 2 sp, ch 3 (counts as st here and throughout), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch 2 sp, * dc in each st across until you reach the next ch 2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 sp* repeat * to * until you reach last corner, dc in each st across, sl st into 1st st ( top of ch 3)  94 (94, 102, 102, 110, 110, 110, 118 118) st

Repeat row 4 until you reach row  6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)

You will create the arm holes on this round –

Row 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15): sl st into next st, sl st into ch 2 sp, ch 3, dc in same ch 2 sp, dc in each st across until you reach ch 2 sp, 2 dc in ch 2 sp, ch 6 (7, 6, 7, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12), sk next 24 (28, 34, 38, 44, 48, 52, 58, 62) st, 2 dc in next ch 2 sp, dc in each st across until you reach ch 2 sp, 2 dc in ch 2 sp, ch 6 (7, 6, 7, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12), sk next 24 (28, 34, 38, 44, 48, 52, 58, 62) st, sl st into top of ch 3 98 (108, 118, 128, 142, 150, 162, 174, 186) st

*note: ch st DO count as stitches

Row 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16): ch 2 (does NOT count as a st here and throughout) dc in the same st, dc in every st and ch st around, sl st into 1st st 98 (108, 118, 128, 142, 150, 162, 174, 186) st

Row 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17): ch 2, dc in same st and every st around, sl st into 1st st. 98 (108, 118, 128, 142, 150, 162, 174, 186) st

Row 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) – 34 (35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49): Repeat previous row. 98 (108, 118, 128, 142, 150, 162, 174, 186) st

You can try your sweater on to see if the length is about right.  You can easily lengthen the sweater if needed by adding more additional rows before you add the ribbing.

I only crocheted 33 rows on the size M before adding the ribbing as I am only 5’ tall and wanted mine a little shorter.

Just remember the ribbing will add about 2’’ (2’’, 2’’, 2.25’’, 2.25’’ 2.5’’, 2.5’’, 2.75’’, 2.75’’) of extra length

Do NOT cut your yarn

RIBBING –

Row 1: ch 9 (9, 9, 11, 13, 13, 15, 15), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch st down, sl st into next 2 st on bottom of sweater 8 (8, 8, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14)

*note sl st do NOT count as st

Row 2: t, skip 2 sl st, blsc in each st 8 (8, 8, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14)

Row 3: ch 1, t, blsc in 1st st and each each st down, sl st into next 2 st on bottom of sweater 8 (8, 8, 10 , 12, 12, 14, 14)

Repeat row 2 & 3 until you work all the way around the bottom of the sweater.

Once you are all the way around, you will just sl st the 2 edges of ribbing together.

Cut yarn, weave in all the ends.

SLEEVES –

Attach yarn at the bottom corner of underarm.

Row 1: ch 2, dc in same st and each st around.  You should crochet in the 24 (28, 34, 38, 44, 48, 52, 58, 62) st around the arm and 6 (7, 6, 7, 8, 8, 10, 10, 12) st under the arm (back of the ch st), sl st into 1st dc

30 (35, 40, 45, 52, 56, 62, 68, 74) st

Row 2 – 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13): ch 2, dc in same st and each st around, sl st into 1st dc

30 (35, 40, 45, 52, 56, 62, 68, 74) st

  ***note – Continue working the 1st stitch of each round into the same stitch as the ch 2 for the rest of the pattern.

Row 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14): ch 2, * dc in 4 (5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16), dc2tog* repeat * to * around                          

For sizes 3X & 5X ONLY, dc in last 2 st, ALL Sizes – sl st into 1 st 

25 (30, 35, 40, 48, 52, 60, 62, 72) st

Row 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) – 21 (22, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18): ch 2, dc in same st and each st around, sl st into 1st dc. 25 (30, 35, 40, 48, 52, 60, 62, 72) st

Sizes M (L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) ONLY

Row 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19): ch 2,    * dc in 5 (6, 4, 11, 10, 13, 10) st, dc2tog* repeat * to * around,         For size 4X only, dc in last 2 st, ALL sizes – sl st into 1st st  30 (35, 40, 48, 55, 60, 66) st

Row 14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) – 23 (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24): ch 2, dc in same st and each st around, sl st into 1st dc. 30 (35, 40, 48, 55, 60, 66) st

Sizes L (XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) ONLY

Row 20 (21, 22, 23, 24, 25):  ch 2,    * dc in 5 (6, 4, 3, 4, 4), dc2tog* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st. 30 (35, 40, 44, 50, 55) st

Row 21 (22, 23, 24, 25, 26) – 24 (25, 26, 27, 28, 29): ch 2, dc in same st and each st around, sl st into 1st dc. 30 (35, 40, 44, 50, 55) st

ALL SIZES –

Row 22 (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30): ch 2, * dc in 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 9, 8, 9), dc2tog* repeat * to * around, sl st into 1st st. 20 (25, 25, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50) st

Row 23 (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31) – 26 (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34): ch 2, dc in same st and each st around, sl st into 1st dc. 20 (25, 25, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50) st

RIBBING

Row 1: ch 9 (9, 9, 11, 13, 13, 15, 15), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch st down, sl st into next 2 st on bottom of sleeve 8 (8, 8, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14)

*note sl st do NOT count as st

Row 2: t, skip 2 sl st, blsc in each st 8 (8, 8, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14)

Row 3: ch 1, t, blsc in 1st st and each each st down, sl st into next 2 st on bottom of sleeve 8 (8, 8, 10 , 12, 12, 14, 14)

Repeat row 2 & 3 until you work all the way around the bottom of the sleeve.

Once you are all the way around, you will just sl st the 2 edges of ribbing together.

Cut yarn.

Repeat on the other side for the other sleeve.

Weave in all ends and enjoy your easy peasy raglan sweater!

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