Are you looking for a fun and easy crochet project that will keep you warm and stylish this season? Look no further than a striped raglan sweater! This classic style features a unique construction that makes it both comfortable and flattering. Plus, with stripes, you can customize the colors to match your personal style.Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in two colors
- Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Begin by crocheting the ribbing for the bottom of the sweater. Using your first color, chain 10 and single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Single crochet in each stitch across. Chain one and turn. Repeat this row until the ribbing measures the desired length for the bottom of the sweater.
- Switch to your second color and single crochet in each stitch across. Chain one and turn. Repeat this row until the sweater measures the desired length from the bottom to the armpits.
- Now it's time to work on the raglan increases. Work in the round, crocheting two single crochets in each corner stitch and one single crochet in each other stitch. Continue this pattern until the sleeves reach the desired length.
- To finish the sleeves, switch back to your first color and work in the round, crocheting one single crochet in each stitch. Continue this pattern until the sleeves reach the desired length.
- Finally, crochet the collar. Using your second color, single crochet in each stitch across the front of the sweater. Chain one and turn. Single crochet in each stitch across for a few rows until the collar measures the desired length.
- Finish off and weave in all ends.
- To create a wider stripe, crochet more rows with each color. For a thinner stripe, crochet fewer rows.
- Don't be afraid to play with different color combinations. You can use as many colors as you like or stick to just two.
