Crochet Baby Sweater Pattern Free Size 2T

This easy crochet baby sweater in size 2T is a classic pullover design featuring a ribbed hem, structured shoulders, and gradually shaped sleeves. Built from two simple body panels and two sleeves, the sweater uses a combination of double crochet ribbing and dense half double crochet stitches to create a warm yet flexible fabric. The result is a durable, everyday toddler sweater with a clean, professional finish.

Crochet Baby Sweater

The construction balances simplicity with shaping. Armpit notches create space for comfortable movement, while the neckline is shaped differently for front and back to ensure a better fit. The sleeves are worked from cuff to shoulder with gradual increases, giving the sweater a natural arm shape. This crochet baby sweater is ideal for gifts and can easily be customized in different colors or adjusted slightly for growth room.

Materials

• 4 mm crochet hook
• Size 4 weight acrylic yarn approximately 8 oz
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers

Body Pieces Make 2

• Chain 53 to measure approximately 12 inches
• Double crochet in the 4th chain from hook and across for 50 stitches
• Work 2 rows of front post double crochet and back post double crochet ribbing
• Switch to half double crochet
• Work half double crochet between the posts under the full stitch
• Continue until piece measures 7 inches tall

Armpit Shaping

• Turn without chaining
• Slip stitch across first 5 stitches
• Half double crochet across leaving last 5 stitches unworked
• You should now have 40 stitches
• Work straight half double crochet rows for 4 inches

Back Neck And Shoulders

• Work only 14 stitches for first shoulder
• Decrease 1 stitch on neck side every row
• Continue until 10 stitches remain
• Fasten off
• Repeat for second shoulder

Front Neck Shaping

• Begin shaping earlier than back
• After approximately 3 inches of mid body section begin neckline
• Divide work in half
• Decrease on neck side each row
• Match shoulder width to back panel

Sleeves Make 2

• Chain 33
• Work 3 rows of front post and back post double crochet ribbing
• Switch to half double crochet
• Place 2 half double crochet in first and last stitch of first increase row
• Work 3 regular rows
• Repeat increase row followed by 3 regular rows
• Continue until sleeve top measures approximately 10 inches wide
• Work straight rows until sleeve measures 11 inches long

Assembly

• Place front and back panels right sides together
• Single crochet shoulder seams
• Attach sleeves to armpit openings using blanket stitch
• Fold sweater
• Single crochet from cuff up arm and down body side
• Work slip stitch row over seam for reinforcement

Collar

• Join yarn at neckline
• Work one round of half double crochet
• Work one round of double crochet
• Work final round of front post and back post double crochet ribbing
• Fasten off and weave in all ends