Looking for a fun crochet sweater to make for the kids in your life? The Parker Baseball Tee is a classic raglan-style tee designed with kids in mind. With its comfortable fit, simple construction, and endless color possibilities, it’s a pattern you’ll want to make again and again.
Whether you choose bold stripes or a single color for a clean, timeless look, this easy crochet top for is a versatile to any child’s handmade wardrobe. Best of all, the beginner-friendly construction makes it an enjoyable project for crocheters looking to build confidence with garment making.
What You’ll Love About This Crochet Sweater for Kids
- Easy crochet sweater pattern for kids that’s perfect for a first garment project
- Classic raglan baseball tee design that’s comfortable, timeless, and fun for every child
- Endless color possibilities—looks just as great in solids, stripes, or favorite team colors
- Includes four children’s sizes, making it perfect for siblings or growing kids
- Simple to customize the length for the perfect fit
Kids’ Crochet Sweater Pattern Details
Skill Level: Easy
Finished Size: Children’s 2/3–10/12 (to fit 20″–30″ chest)
Hook Size: H/8 (5.0mm)
Yardage: 150–600 yards sport (#2) weight yarn in two colors
Pattern Inspiration
My kiddos are always begging me to crochet things for them, so I decided to try a cute and modern baseball style sweater for them. I wanted it to have the raglan style look to it and be able to be made in a variety of colors! So I set out to give it a try, and the Parker Baseball Tee is what came from it!
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A Comfortable, Everyday Crochet Sweater for Kids
This comfortable crochet sweater is designed for real life. Pair it with jeans or shorts for everyday adventures, layer it over leggings on cooler days, or throw it over a dress for a playful handmade touch. However it’s styled, it’s sure to become a favorite layer for every season.
If you have more than one child, you already know how much they love matching each other! With four children’s sizes included, from 2/3 through 10/12, the Parker Baseball Tee is a fun choice for coordinating sibling sweaters. Make each one in the same colors, or let every child choose a combination that matches their own personality.
About the Pattern
It is rated easy in pattern difficulty. You need to know how to crochet the extended single crochet stitch, as well as other basic stitches.
The Yarn
This crochet sweater pattern calls for sport weight (#2) yarn. I used WeCrochet Brava Sport for the green/red/gray sweater.
Brava Sport is a great 100% acrylic yarn that comes in a large variety of colorways. It is on the thicker side for a sport weight (more comparable to a dk), so be sure to check your gauge.
The blue sweater was made using Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn Sport.
One of my favorite things about the Parker Baseball Tee is how easy it is to make it your own. Choose your child’s favorite colors, create a classic baseball-inspired look, or use school or team colors for a fun, personalized sweater. Whether you prefer bold contrast or a more subtle palette, this pattern looks great in just about any color combination.
Pattern Construction
Raglan sweaters are a wonderful introduction to crocheting garments because the construction is simple and easy to follow. You’ll begin by working in the round to the underarm, then divide the sweater into front and back panels before shaping the raglan with just a few simple decreases. Finish by adding the neckline and sleeves in a contrasting color, and you’ll have a polished, handmade sweater that’s much easier to make than it looks!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this crochet sweater pattern for kids beginner-friendly?
Yes! This easy crochet sweater pattern is a wonderful first garment project. It uses mostly basic crochet stitches, along with the extended single crochet (esc) and foundation single crochet (fsc). The esc is simply a single crochet with one extra step, and the pattern includes written instructions to guide you through it. If you’re new either of these stitches, you can also follow my free written and video tutorials for extended single crochet and foundation single crochet.
How do I make the striped version of this sweater?
It’s easy! Simply change colors every two rounds to create the striped version. The pattern tells you exactly where to make each color change, making it simple to customize the sweater in your child’s favorite colors, school colors, or even a classic baseball-inspired palette.
How do I know which size of sweater to make?
Have your child wear a close-fitting shirt, then measure around the fullest part of the chest with a soft measuring tape. Keep the tape snug but not tight, and choose the size that most closely matches that measurement. This will help you achieve a comfortable fit with plenty of room for everyday play. Learn more about how to measure for crochet garments here.
What if my child is between sizes?
If your child’s measurements fall between sizes, I recommend making the larger size. Kids grow quickly, and the little extra room helps create a comfortable sweater they’ll be able to enjoy even longer.
Can I customize the length of this sweater?
Absolutely! Because the sweater is worked from the bottom up, it’s easy to adjust the length. Simply add or remove rounds before dividing for the front and back panels to create the perfect fit for your child.
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Parker Baseball Tee
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Materials
150- 600 yards of sport weight yarn in at least 2 colors.
H hook or hook to obtain gauge
Scissors
Measuring tape
Darning needle for weaving in ends
Difficulty
easy
Gauge
15 esc + 12 rows = 4”
Sizing
2/3- 20-21” chest
4/5- 22-23” chest
6/8- 24-26” chest
10/12- 28-30” chest
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations
fsc- chainless foundation single crochet
esc- extended single crochet
esc2tog- extended single crochet 2 together
st- stitch
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
c1- color 1
c2- color 2 (optional for stripes)
c3- color 3 (this will be the color used for the sleeves and neckline)
Pattern Notes
Pattern is worked from the bottom up and split into panels for the armholes.
Pattern is written in 2/3 with other sizes in parentheses as follows- 2/3 (4/5, 6/8, 10/12).
You can add length to the top by continuing to do rows of the body before you break into rows for the panels.
esc– insert hook into stitch, draw up a loop, pull through, yarn over, pull through 1 loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops.
esc2tog– insert hook into stitch, draw up a loop, pull through, yarn over, pull through 1 loop, insert hook into next stitch, draw up a loop, pull through, yarn over, pull through 1 loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
Body
Fsc 82, (90, 94, 104), join to 1st st.
Round 1: (C1, WS) Ch 1, turn, esc in each st around, join to 1st st. (82, 90, 94, 104)
Rounds 2-3: (C2 if you’re doing stripes)- Ch 1, turn, esc in each st around, join to 1st st. (82, 90, 94, 104)
Rounds 4-5: (C1- if you’re doing stripes)- Ch 1, turn, esc in each st around, join to 1st st. (82, 90, 94, 104)
Rounds 6- 23(27, 33, 39)- repeat rounds 2-5. (82, 90, 94, 104)
*Body should come to about 1” from the armpits, where a sleeve would go. If it is not long enough, continue adding rounds before moving on to panels.*
Back Panel
Row 1: (C1) Ch 1, turn, 1 esc in each st for 41(45, 47, 52) stitches. (41, 45, 47, 52)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, esc in each st across. (41, 45, 47, 52)
Row 3: (C2 if you’re doing stripes) – Ch 1, turn, esc2tog, 1 esc in each st across until the last two st, esc2tog. (39, 43, 45, 50)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, esc2tog, 1 esc in each st across until the last two st, esc2tog. (37, 41, 43, 48)
Repeat row 4 (changing color every 2 rows if you’re doing stripes) until you have 21(23, 25, 30) stitches across. For 2/3 finish off here.
Rows 5-7(7, 11): Ch 1, turn, 1 esc in each st across. (23, 25, 30)
Finish off.
Front Panel
Join to WS of work. Repeat the back panel as written.
Sleeves
With C3, join to a bottom stitch of the back panel if left handed, front panel if right handed.
Round 1: (RS) Ch 1, work 12(16, 16, 20) up the side of the armhole, esc2tog to join the panels, 12(16, 16, 20) esc down the other panel, join to 1st st. (25, 33, 33, 41)
Round 2: Ch 1, turn, esc in each st around, join to 1st st. (25, 33, 33, 41)
Rounds 3-7(7, 9, 9): Repeat round 2.
Round 8(8, 10, 10): Ch 1, turn, *esc2tog, esc in next 3 (2, 2, 5)*, repeat around, esc in last (1, 1, 5), join to 1st st. (20, 25, 25, 35)
Round 9(9, 11, 11): Ch 1, turn, esc in each st around, join to 1st st. (20, 25, 25, 35)
Rounds 10(10, 12, 12) – 31(31, 33, 35): Repeat round 9.
Round 32(32, 34, 36): Ch 1, do not turn, sc in each st around, join to 1st st. (20, 25, 25, 35)
Finish off. Repeat on the other armhole.
Neckline
With C3 join to a back stitch on the neckline.
Round 1: (RS) Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire neckline working 2 sc in the corners where the sleeves connect the 2 panels, join to 1st st.
Rounds 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join to 1st st. Finish off. Weave in all ends. Block if necessary.
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