This crochet Raglan Style Sweater pattern is a customizable, top-down project designed to give you a perfect fit from the very first stitch. By calculating your starting chain using your own head circumference, you ensure a comfortable neckline that slips on easily without stretching.
Crochet Raglan Sweater
Worked in the round, the yoke grows smoothly with raglan increases, creating natural shaping for the shoulders and sleeves. Once the yoke fits under the arms, the body and sleeves are separated, allowing you to tailor the length, color changes, and finishing touches exactly how you like. This pattern is perfect for beginners looking for an easy wearable project and for experienced crocheters who love fully adjustable garments.
Materials
- Yarn of choice
- Hook size appropriate for yarn
- Scissors
- Needle for weaving ends
Initial Measurements and Math
- Measure your head circumference.
- Create a chain matching that measurement.
- Ensure the chain count is a multiple of 6.
- Divide the total chain count by 6 to calculate stitches per sleeve.
- Multiply the sleeve number by 2 and subtract 2 to get the stitch count for the front.
- Repeat the same number for the back.
- Confirm your stitch layout equals your starting chain including the 4 corner stitches.
Crocheting the Yoke
- Slip stitch to join the chain into a ring without twisting.
- Chain 1 and single crochet in the same stitch or chain 2 to begin.
- Work half of your back stitches in double crochet.
- Work one increase in the next stitch using Double Crochet, Chain 1, Double Crochet.
- Work all sleeve stitches in double crochet.
- Work the next corner increase.
- Work all front stitches.
- Work the next corner increase.
- Work the second sleeve stitches.
- Work the final corner increase.
- Work the remaining half of your back stitches.
- Slip stitch to join the round.
- Begin each new round with Chain 1 and a single crochet in the same stitch.
- Work double crochets until you reach each chain-1 space.
- Make an increase in each chain-1 space using Double Crochet, Chain 1, Double Crochet.
- Slip stitch to join each round.
- Change colors by completing the slip stitch with your new yarn.
- Continue repeating rounds until the front and back touch under your arms.
Dividing for Armholes
- Work double crochets until you reach the first corner increase point.
- Work one double crochet in the chain-1 space.
- Chain your chosen number for the underarm.
- Skip all sleeve stitches.
- Work one double crochet in the next chain-1 space.
- Continue working double crochets across the front or back.
- Repeat the same steps for the second armhole.
- Finish the round and slip stitch to join.
- Work one double crochet into each chain of the underarm chain.
- Continue working straight double crochet rounds until the body reaches your desired length.
Finishing the Body with Ribbing
- Chain 1 and single crochet in the same stitch.
- Begin alternating Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet.
- Continue around the round.
- Work 2–3 rounds of ribbing.
- Slip stitch to join and fasten off.
Crocheting the Sleeves
- Attach yarn to the middle of the underarm chain.
- Chain 1 and single crochet.
- Work one double crochet into each stitch of the underarm chain.
- Work double crochets evenly around the armhole.
- Slip stitch to join the round.
- Continue working straight double crochet rounds until the sleeve reaches your desired length.
- Finish with 2–3 rounds of Front Post and Back Post Double Crochet ribbing.
- Slip stitch to join and fasten off.
- Repeat the entire process for the second sleeve.
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