Sunny Meadow Toddler Top Free Pattern – Textured Crochet Pullover
Gauge & Sizing
To ensure your sweater fits correctly, it's crucial to check your gauge. The pattern is designed for the following sizes:
- Sizes: 12-18 months (18-24 months) [2T-3T]
- Finished Chest: 20 (22) [24] inches
- Length: 10 (11) [12] inches
- Gauge: 16 single crochet (sc) x 18 rows = 4 x 4 inches
Tip: Always make a gauge swatch before starting. If your swatch is too small, try a larger hook; if it's too big, use a smaller hook.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these detailed instructions carefully. The pattern is worked in one piece from the bottom up, then divided for the armholes and shoulders. All instructions are written for the smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses [brackets].
Notes Before You Start
- The ch 1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
- Work is done in rows, turning at the end of each row.
- Use stitch markers to keep track of the armhole openings when instructed.
Body (Worked Flat, Then Joined)
Foundation Chain: With MC, chain (ch) 82 (90) [98].
Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Turn. (81 (89) [97] stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 6 (7) [8] inches from the beginning. This forms the main body of the sweater.
Divide for Armholes
This row creates the openings for the sleeves. You will be working across the front, skipping stitches for the armhole, working the back, and then skipping stitches for the second armhole.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in the first 18 (20) [22] stitches, ch 4 (5) [6] for the armhole, skip the next 12 (14) [16] stitches, sc in the next 21 (23) [25] stitches (this is the back), ch 4 (5) [6] for the second armhole, skip the next 12 (14) [16] stitches, sc in the last 18 (20) [22] stitches. Turn. (You will now have 65 (73) [81] stitches total, including the chain stitches).
Front and Back (Worked Together)
Now you will work across the entire row, including the chain stitches you just made for the armholes. This joins the front and back sections.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each of the 18 (20) [22] stitches of the front, sc in each of the 4 (5) [6] chain stitches of the armhole, sc in the next 21 (23) [25] stitches of the back, sc in each of the 4 (5) [6] chain stitches of the other armhole, sc in the last 18 (20) [22] stitches of the front. Turn. (Total 65 (73) [81] stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures 9 (10) [11] inches from the beginning.
Shoulder Shaping (Front)
You will now shape the shoulders by working on one side of the front at a time. The center stitches will remain unworked to form the neckline.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the first 15 (17) [19] stitches, ch 1, turn. (Leave the remaining stitches unworked. This is your right shoulder.)
Row 2: Sc2tog (single crochet 2 together) over the first two stitches, sc in the remaining stitches. Turn. (14 (16) [18] stitches)
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across. Turn.
Row 4: Sc2tog over the first two stitches, sc in the remaining stitches. Turn. (13 (15) [17] stitches)
Fasten off.
Repeat for the left shoulder: Skip the center 35 (39) [43] stitches from the front, join the yarn with a slip stitch (sl st) in the next stitch.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the same stitch and in the next 14 (16) [18] stitches. Turn. (15 (17) [19] stitches)
Row 2: Sc in each stitch across, sc2tog at the end. Turn. (14 (16) [18] stitches)
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across. Turn.
Row 4: Sc in each stitch across, sc2tog at the end. Turn. (13 (15) [17] stitches)
Fasten off.
Shoulder Shaping (Back)
Repeat the same shaping process for the back shoulders, working from the center outwards.
Skip the center 35 (39) [43] stitches from the back, join the yarn with a sl st in the next stitch.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the same stitch and in the next 14 (16) [18] stitches. Turn. (15 (17) [19] stitches)
Row 2: Sc in each stitch across, sc2tog at the end. Turn. (14 (16) [18] stitches)
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across. Turn.
Row 4: Sc in each stitch across, sc2tog at the end. Turn. (13 (15) [17] stitches)
Fasten off.
Repeat for the other back shoulder: Join yarn with a sl st in the next stitch after the center.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the first 15 (17) [19] stitches, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc2tog over the first two stitches, sc in the remaining stitches. Turn. (14 (16) [18] stitches)
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across. Turn.
Row 4: Sc2tog over the first two stitches, sc in the remaining stitches. Turn. (13 (15) [17] stitches)
Fasten off.
Ties (Make 4)
These adorable fringe ties are what make this top unique! They are attached to the shoulders and tied into a bow.
With CC (Meadow Green), ch 30 (32) [34].
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. (29 (31) [33]
