Fancy Fun Crochet Sweater

This playful kids sweater from Patons is detailed and fun with the stripes and medallion detail along the bottom. It is an intermediate level project, so have fun with a bit of a challenge!

MATERIALS
Patons® Astra (50 g/1.75 oz)

• Main Color (MC):
  • (Dark Pink) 3 (3-4-4-5) balls
• Contrast A: (Pink) 1 (1-1-2-2) ball(s)
• Contrast B: (Lilac) 1 (1-1-2-2) ball(s)

Crochet Hook: size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) or size needed to obtain tension.

SIZES - 2 (4-6-8-10) yrs
To fit chest measurement

• 2 yrs 21 ins [53.5 cm]
• 4 yrs 23 ins [58.5 cm]
• 6 yrs 25 ins [63.5 cm]
• 8 yrs 261/2 ins [67.5 cm]
• 10 yrs 28 ins [71 cm]

Finished chest

• 2 yrs 231/2 ins [59.5 cm]
• 4 yrs 261/2 ins [67.5 cm]
• 6 yrs 281/2 ins [72.5 cm]
• 8 yrs 291/2 ins [75 cm]
• 10 yrs 311/2 ins [80 cm]

TENSION
131/2 sc and 15 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately.
Beg = Beginning.
Ch = Chain.
Cont = Continue.
Dc = Double crochet.
Hdc = Half double crochet.
Pat = Pattern.
Rem = Remaining.
Rep = Repeat.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
RS = Right side.
Sc = Single crochet.
Sl st = Slip stitch.
Sp(s) = Space(s).
Tog = Together.
Tr= Treble crochet.
WS = Wrong side.
Yoh = Yarn over hook.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.

Medallion I (large)
**With A, ch 2.
1st rnd: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join MC with sl st to first sc. 8 sc.
2nd rnd: With MC, ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 16 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Join B with sl st to first sc. 24 sc.
4th rnd: With B, ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 32 sc. Fasten off.

Medallion II (large)
Work as given for Medallion I, substituting B for A and A for B.

Make 5 (6-6-6-7) Medallions I and 5 (5-6- 6-6) Medallions II.
Join all these Medallions alternating Medallion I and II into bottom rnd as follows:
Joining 2 Large Medallions: Work 1st to 3rd rnds as given for Medallion I using appropriate colors.
4th rnd: With appropriate color, ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Sl st in any sc of adjoining Medallion. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 32 sc. Fasten off.
Joining next Large Medallion: Work 1st to 3rd rnds as given for Medallion I using appropriate colors.
4th rnd: With appropriate color, ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Miss next 15 sc from previous join of adjoining Medallion. Sl st in next sc of adjoining Medallion. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 32 sc. Fasten off.
Joining first & last Large Medallions:
Work 1st to 3rd rnds as given for Medallion I using appropriate colors.
4th rnd: With appropriate color, ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. (1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc) 3 times. Miss 15 sc from previous join of last adjoining Medallion. Sl st in next sc of adjoining Medallion. (1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc) 4 times. Miss 15 sc from previous join of First adjoining Medallion. Sl st in next sc of adjoining Medallion. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 32 sc. Fasten off.

Medallion III (small)
With MC, ch 2.
1st rnd: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join A with sl st to first sc. 8 sc.
2nd rnd: With A, ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 16 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as sl st. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Join MC with sl st to first sc. 24 sc.
4th rnd: With MC, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Medallion IV (small)
Work as given for Medallion III, substituting B for A.

Make 5 (6-6-6-7) Medallions III and 5 (5- 6-6-6) Medallions IV.

Join all these Medallions alternating Medallion III and IV into top rnd as follows:
Joining 2 Small Medallions: Work 1st to 3rd rnds as given for Medallion III using appropriate colors.
4th rnd: With appropriate color, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sl st in any sc of adjoining Medallion. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 24 sc. Fasten off.

Joining next Small Medallion: Work 1st to 3rd rnds as given for Medallion III using appropriate colors.
4th rnd: With appropriate color, ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Miss next 11 sc from previous join of adjoining Medallion. Sl st in next sc of adjoining Medallion. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 24 sc. Fasten off.

Joining first & last Small Medallions:
Work 1st to 3rd rnds as given for Medallion III using appropriate colors.
4th rnd: With appropriate color, ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 10 sc. Miss 11 sc from previous join of last adjoining Medallion. Sl st in next sc of adjoining Medallion. 1 sc in each of next 12 sc. Miss 11 sc from previous join of First adjoining Medallion. Sl st in next sc of adjoining Medallion. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 24 sc. Fasten off.
Sew bottom and top rnds of Medallions tog as shown in picture.
Foundation rnd: With RS of work facing, join MC to 6th sc from join (top sc) of any Medallion III or IV. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *1 sc in next sc. 1 hdc in next sc of Medallion. 1 dc in each of next 2 sc of Medallion. 1 tr in sp where 2 Medallions joined. Miss next sc of next Medallion. 1 dc in each of next 2 sc of Medallion. 1 hdc in next sc of Medallion. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc of Medallion.
Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. 100 (110-120-120-130) sc. Place marker on last st to mark side of Body.
Note: Ch 2 does not count as hdc.

Sizes 2 and 4 only: Body: 1st rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st around. Join A with sl st to first hdc.
2nd rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join MC with sl st to first sc.
3rd rnd: With MC, ch 2. Yoh and draw up a loop in same sp as last sl st. Yoh and draw up a loop in next sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook - hdc2tog made. 1 hdc in each of next 46 (51) sc. (Hdc2tog over next 2 sc) twice. Place marker before last st (side seam). 1 hdc in each of next 46 (51) sc. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Join with sl st to first st. 96 (106) hdc.
4th rnd: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to 2 sts before marker. (Hdc2tog over next 2 sts) twice. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Join B with sl st to first st.
5th rnd: With B, ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join MC with sl st to first st.
6th rnd: With MC as 4th rnd.
7th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
Note: Ch 2 does not count as hdc.

Sizes 6, 8 and 10 only: Body: 1st rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st around. Join A with sl st to first hdc.
2nd rnd: With A, ch 1. Draw up a loop in same sp as last sl st and next sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook - sc2tog made. 1 sc in each of next (56-56-61) hdc. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts) twice. Place marker before last st (side seam). 1 sc in each of next (56-56-61) hdc. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Join MC with sl st to first st. (116-116-126) sc.
3rd and 4th rnds: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st around. Join B with sl st to first hdc at end of 4th rnd.
5th rnd: With B, ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 hdc. 1 sc in each hdc to 2 hdc before marker. (Sc2tog over next 2 sts) twice. 1 sc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Sc2tog over last 2 hdc. Join MC with sl st to first st. (112-112-122) sts.
6th and 7th rnds: As 3rd and 4th rnds.

All sizes: Last 6 rnds form Stripe Pat and Stitch Pat.
Keeping cont of pat, rep last 3 rnds 1 (1- 4-3-4) time(s) more. 80 (90-96-100-106) sc.
Cont even until work from Foundation rnd measures approx 4 (5-6-71/2-9) ins [10 (12.5-15-19-23 cm]. Break A and B.

Divide for armholes: 1st row: (RS). Miss first 3 (3-3-4-4) sts. Join MC in next st. Ch 2. Hdc2tog over same sp as sl st and next st. 1 hdc in each of next 30 (35-38- 38-41) sts. Hdc2tog over next 2 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Work on these 32 (37-40-40-43) sts for Back.
**Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
Rep last row 0 (1-1-0-1) time more. 30 (33-36-38-39) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.**
Rep last row until armhole measures 51/2 (6-61/2-7-71/2) ins [14 (15-16.5-18-19) cm], ending with RS facing for next row. Fasten off.

Front: With RS of work facing, miss next 4 (6-6-8-8) sts of Body section. Join MC with sl st to next st. Ch 2. Hdc2tog over same sp as last sl st and next st. 1 hdc in each of next 30 (35-38-38-41) sts.
Hdc2tog over next 2 sts. Turn. Leave rem 3 (3-3-4-4) sts unworked.
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Rep last row until armhole measures 6 rows less than Back, ending with RS facing for next row.

Neck shaping: Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 8 (9-9-9-9) sts. Hdc2tog over next 2 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn. 7 (8- 8-8-8) sts.
Next 3 rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Fasten off at end of 3rd row.
With RS of work facing, miss next 10 (11- 14-16-17) sts at bottom of neck shaping. Join MC with sl st to next st. Ch 2.
Hdc2tog over same sp as last sl st and next st. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. 7 (8-8-8-8) sts.
Next 3 rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Fasten off at end of 3rd row.

SLEEVES
With MC, ch 19 (20-20-22-25). Join in rnd.
1st rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each ch around. Join A with sl st to first hdc. 19 (20-20-22- 25) hdc. Place marker on last st to mark beg of rnd.
2nd rnd: With A, ch 1. 2 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 sc in last hdc. Join MC with sl st to first sc.
3rd and 4th rnds: With MC, ch 2. 1 hdc in each st around. Join B with sl st to first st at end of 4th rnd.
5th rnd: With B, as 2nd rnd. Join MC with sl st to first st.
6th and 7th rnds: As 3rd and 4th rnds.
2nd to 7th rnds form Stripe Pat and Stitch Pat.
Keeping cont of pat, rep 5th to 7th rnds 3 (4-6-6-7) times more. 29 (32-36-38-43) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 81/2 (10 1/2-12 1/2-14-15) ins [21.5 (26.5- 32-35.5-38) cm], ending with RS facing for next row. Break A and B.
Shape Top: 1st row: Miss first 2 (2-2-3-3) sts. Join MC with sl st to next st. Ch 2. Hdc2tog over same sp as sl st and next st. 1 hdc in each of next 21 (24-28-28-33) sts. Hdc2tog over next 2 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each st to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
Rep last row 5 (6-7-7-8) times more. 11 (12-14-14-17) sts. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Pin garment pieces to measurements.
Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.

Neckband: Sew shoulder seams. Join MC with sl st to left shoulder seam at neck edge. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Work 10 sc down left neck edge. 1 sc in each of next 10 (11-14-16-17) hdc. Work 11 sc up right front neck edge. 1 sc in each of next 16 (17-20-22-23) hdc. 48 (50-56-60-62) sc. Join A with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join MC with sl st to first sc.
3rd rnd: With MC, as 2nd rnd. Join B.
4th rnd: With B, as 2nd rnd. Join MC.
5th rnd: With MC, as 2nd rnd. Fasten off. Sew in sleeves.