Difficulty

This pattern is rated “intermediate.” The Ridgeline Raglan uses a straightforward stitch pattern but involves intricate shaping. The addition of short rows and extra shaping around the chest area create a cozy and wearable sweater. Comprehensive video tutorials cover all the techniques and stitches used in this pattern, making it accessible to a determined beginner.

Sizes

Newborn, 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo

Finished Measurements

This sweater is designed to have a classic fit with approximately 2.5 cm (1") of ease. To select the correct size, measure around the widest part of the chest and add 2.5 cm (1").

Centimeters (given as newborn, 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo)

Bust: 40, 45.5, 50.5, 52, 59

Sweater Length: 23, 24, 26, 27.5, 28

Sleeve Length: 15.5, 16.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5

Inches (given as newborn, 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo)

Bust: 15.5, 18, 20, 20.5, 23

Sweater Length: 9, 9.5, 10, 11, 11

Sleeve Length: 6, 6.5, 7.5, 8, 8.5

Yarn

You will need the following amounts of fingering weight (1) yarn (given as newborn, 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo)

meters: 410, 460, 530, 590, 620

yards: 450, 520, 580, 645, 700

grams: 100, 110, 130, 140, 150

ounces: 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5

Sample was made using Made by Hailey Bailey yarn on a classic sock base in the color “tree swallow.” Made by Hailey Bailey classic sock base is a 75% superwash merino and 25% nylon blend, fingering weight (1) yarn that contains 423 meters (463 yards) per 100 grams (3.5 oz).

Suggested Hook Sizes and Notions

2.75 mm crochet hook

3.5 mm crochet hook

Tapestry needle

4 stitch markers

Scissors

3 buttons approximately 1 cm (0.4") in diameter

Techniques Used

Single crochet and slip stitches are used in this pattern. Short rows are added to shape the collar of the sweater. Crochet ribbing is worked onto the sweater after all portions have been worked. Detailed picture descriptions and/or video tutorials accompany each technique utilized in this pattern.