This pattern is for a children's sweater, size approx. 2-4 years. You can adjust for larger or smaller sizes by adding or subtracting stitches and rows accordingly.
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in white/cream, red, black, beige/peach, and small amounts of yellow and pink.
- Crochet hook (4mm or 5mm, depending on your yarn weight).
- Tapestry needle.
- Buttons for closure (optional for the back opening).
- Stitch markers.
- Scissors.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (crochet two stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sk: skip
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
1. Front and Back Panels (Make 2)
Foundation:
1. Using white/cream yarn, ch 54 (adjust the chain to your desired width, multiples of 2).
Rows 1-3 (Solid DC rows):
1. Row 1: Starting in the 4th ch from the hook, dc across (52 dc). Turn.
2. Row 2-3: ch 2, dc in each st across (52 dc). Turn.
Rows 4-12 (Lace Rows):
1. Row 4: ch 3 (counts as first dc), *dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts*, repeat across, ending with a dc in the last 2 sts. Turn.
2. Row 5: ch 2, dc in first dc, *dc in ch-2 space, ch 2*, repeat across, ending with a dc in the last 2 sts. Turn.
3. Rows 6-12: Repeat Row 5.
Rows 13-16 (Solid DC rows for top section):
1. Row 13: ch 2, dc across in each st and ch-2 spaces (52 dc). Turn.
2. Row 14-16: Repeat Row 13. Fasten off.
Back Panel Adjustment:
- For the back panel, add a 2-3 inch opening at the top for a button closure. After completing Row 12, divide the panel in half and work two sides separately for 4 more rows (26 dc per side).
2. Sleeves (Make 2)
Foundation:
1. Using white/cream yarn, ch 32 (adjust for sleeve width).
Rows 1-3 (Solid DC rows):
1. Row 1: Starting in the 4th ch from the hook, dc across (30 dc). Turn.
2. Row 2-3: ch 2, dc in each st across (30 dc). Turn.
Rows 4-10 (Lace Rows):
1. Row 4: ch 3, *dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts*, repeat across, ending with a dc in the last st. Turn.
2. Rows 5-10: Repeat Row 4.
Rows 11-13 (Solid DC rows):
1. Row 11: ch 2, dc across (30 dc). Turn.
2. Rows 12-13: Repeat Row 11. Fasten off.
Sleeve Assembly:
- Fold the sleeves in half, matching the rows, and sew the side seam together with a tapestry needle.
3. Minnie Mouse Appliqué
Minnie Mouse Head (in Black Yarn):
1. Round 1: MR, 8 sc into the ring. (8)
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (16)
3. Round 3: *sc, inc* around. (24)
4. Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around. (32)
5. Round 5: *3 sc, inc* around. (40)
6. Round 6: *4 sc, inc* around. (48)
7. Round 7: *5 sc, inc* around. (56)
8. Round 8: *6 sc, inc* around. (64)
9. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2, in Black Yarn):
1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6)
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
3. Round 3: *sc, inc* around. (18)
4. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Face (in Peach Yarn):
1. Round 1:MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6)
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
3. Round 3: *sc, inc* around. (18)
4. Round 4:*2 sc, inc* around. (24)
5. Round 5:*3 sc, inc* around. (30)
6. Round 6:*4 sc, inc* around. (36)
7. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Bow (in Red Yarn):
1. Foundation: ch 12.
2. Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across (10 dc). Turn.
3. Rows 2-4: ch 2, dc across (10 dc). Turn.
4. Edging: sc around the entire rectangle, adding small sc clusters to simulate polka dots or flowers in white yarn.
4. Assembly
1. Sew the front and back panels together: Align the shoulder seams and sew across the top. Then, sew the sides, leaving armholes for the sleeves.
2. Attach the sleeves: Sew the top gathered edge of the sleeves into the armholes of the sweater.
3. Sew the Minnie Mouse appliqué: Attach the head first to the front panel, followed by the ears and face. Add the bow on top, sewing securely.
4. Embroider face details: Using black and white yarn, embroider the eyes, mouth, and nose onto the face appliqué.
5. Finishing touches: Add a button closure at the back opening if you created one. Optionally, crochet a scalloped border around the bottom edge and neckline for a more finished look.
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