Marguerite Sweater
Crochet a retro sweater the little ones in your life will truly enjoy wearing. The Marguerite Sweater is a cheerful, beginner-friendly pattern that is a great introduction to crochet garments. Step-by-step picture tutorials are included to assist you through any challenging sections, so you can confidently complete this pattern.
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Difficulty
This pattern is rated “easy.” You will need to know how to work into the front loop and the back loop of single crochet stitches. Puff stitches are used to create the center of each flower on the sweater and the petals are embroidered on afterward. A picture tutorial is provided to explain the embroidery process and to explain how to change colors for the puff stitches.
Sizes
12mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12
Finished Measurements
This sweater is designed to be extra roomy and oversized with approximately 14 cm (5 inches) of ease. To select the correct size, measure across the widest part of the chest and add 14 cm (5.5 inches).
Centimeters (given as 12mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)
Bust: 63, 67, 71, 75, 79, 83, 87
Armhole Depth: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16
Sleeve Length: 22, 25, 30, 32, 35, 38, 42
Sweater Length: 34, 36, 39, 42, 46, 50, 52
Inches (given as 12mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)
Bust: 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34
Armhole Depth: 3.5, 4, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 6, 6
Sleeve Length: 8.5, 9.5, 11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 15, 16.5
Sweater Length: 13.5, 14, 15.5, 16.5, 18, 19.5, 20.5
Yarn
You will need following amounts of a sport or baby weight (2) yarn (given as 12mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)
Color A (off white 02)
125, 145, 175, 200, 235, 270, 305 grams
420, 480, 580, 660, 780, 900, 1,000 meters
Color B (rose 44): a small amount, less than 20 meters/ 6 grams
Color C (maroon 44): a small amount, less than 20 meters/ 6 grams
Color D (mustard 28): a small amount, less than 20 meters/ 6 grams
Sample was made using Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino in the colors listed above. Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino is a 100% wool, sport weight (2) yarn that contains 165 meters (180 yards) per 50 grams (1.75 ounces).
Suggested Hook Size & Notions
4.0mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Techniques Used
Single crochet, single crochet in the front loop only, single crochet in the back loop only, puff stitches, and color changes. Single crochet decreases and crochet ribbing are also used.
