Today’s FREE pattern is an easy to crochet top-down classic raglan sweater that includes a color-blocked yoke. The great thing about top-down patterns is you can customize the length to make your sweater fit longer or shorter.
Beginner friendly and the pattern is written in six sizes ranging from Extra Small to 5XL!
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Designed for Caron Yarns, this beginner sweater uses bulky yarn and a half-double crochet stitch so it works up easily and quickly.
This pattern combines a solid colored braid and a multi-colored braid of Caron x Pantone yarn. Use the Color Play Tool to see the sweater using your color choices.
Caron x Pantone is a luxuriously soft yarn in a unique braid put up, with stunning color palettes. This merino wool blend yarn is easy care and has beautiful drape, perfect for creating wearable knit and crochet projects like sweaters, hats, and scarves. The unique multi-colored braid allows you to get creative with color and use your 5 separated links of yarn in endless combinations to make a pattern unique to you. There are approximately 25 yards of each color in one braid. Alternatively, you may purchase 5 different colors of any Size 5 yarn.
To make the Classic Raglan Sweater, you will need the following supplies:
- 5 to 8 braids (depending on size) of Caron x Pantone Solid or 635 to 1,000 yards of equivalent Size 5 yarn in the main color
- 2 to 6 braids of multi-color Caron x Pantone or equivalent Size 5 yarn in contrasting colors NOTE: Each braid contains 25 yards each of 5 different colors.
- Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook
