Mesh Stitch Crochet Baby Sweater: Two-Tone Raglan Pullover

This mesh stitch crochet baby sweater by Tiffany of Daisy Farm Crafts is a soft, two-tone pullover with a cozy rolled collar and a classic raglan shape. The simple mesh stitch (single crochet and chain 1) gives it a woven, almost knitted texture, and the color block at the hem and cuffs makes it look store-bought. The video takes you through the whole sweater, from collar to sleeves.

Mesh Stitch Baby Sweater at a Glance

• Designer: Tiffany, Daisy Farm Crafts
• Size: sized by head circumference; the original fits about 3 to 6 months, and a 12-month version is explained in the pattern
• Yarn: Caron Simply Soft (worsted weight, 4), 1 skein each of two colors
• Hooks: 5 mm (H/8) for the body and sleeves, 4 mm (G/6) for the bottom band
• Gauge: 18 stitches and 18 rows = 4 in in pattern
• Construction: top down, raglan yoke, sleeves worked in the round
• Video length: about 39 minutes, with chapters

What You'll Need

• Caron Simply Soft (315 yd / 170 g): 1 skein of a light color and 1 skein of a darker shade. The samples use Light Country Blue with Country Blue, or Pink with Fuchsia.
• 5 mm (H/8) and 4 mm (G/6) crochet hooks
• Stitch markers, a tapestry needle, scissors and a tape measure

How the Sweater Is Made

1. Collar (1:36): crochet a narrow ribbed band flat, then seam it into a loop.
2. Yoke (4:48 and 8:01): work the mesh stitch in rounds from the collar, increasing at the four raglan corners marked with stitch markers.
3. Armholes (17:29): join the front and back under the arms, setting the sleeve stitches aside.
4. Body and border (22:02): work the bodice down in two color sections and finish with a ribbed band at the hem.
5. Sleeves (28:07): work each sleeve in the round from the armpit and finish with ribbed cuffs.

The full pattern, with a printable PDF and size notes, is on the Daisy Farm Crafts website linked in the credit below.

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Tips for the Right Size

• Measure the baby's head. Tiffany sizes this sweater by head circumference, so the collar fits comfortably.
• Check the armhole depth. For a bigger size, keep increasing until the armhole depth reaches the measurement in the pattern (about 3.75 in for 12 months).
• Use post stitch ribbing for the bands so they stretch and spring back.
• Pick a soft, washable yarn. Caron Simply Soft is easy to care for and gentle on a baby's skin.

Images and pattern courtesy of Daisy Farm Crafts

Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Daisy Farm Crafts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mesh stitch?
It is a simple pattern of single crochet and chain 1, skipping one stitch. It creates a dense but flexible fabric with a woven look.

What skill level is this sweater?
It is best for advanced beginners who are comfortable with increases, joining rounds and post stitch ribbing.

Can I make it in one color?
Yes. Simply use the same color for the whole sweater; you will need about two skeins.

More Baby Projects from Daisy Farm Crafts

Try Tiffany's even moss baby sweater, the crochet baby hat or the Grandma Cuddles baby blanket, and find more in our crochet patterns for babies and children.

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