Enjoy making a cozy sweater with this Free crochet Popcorn jumper Pattern that teaches beginners easy steps for a stylish result you’ll love the look too.
A beautifully textured jumper made with the popcorn stitch looks both eye-catching and cozy, turning simple yarn into wearable art. The popcorn stitch creates raised, bobble-like clusters that “pop” off the fabric, giving the jumper a rich, three-dimensional surface that makes it look stylish and unique rather than flat or plain.
Magical Crochet Popcorn Jumper Pattern That Stands Out
Uses
Make a cozy and fashionable sweater for a child, sized here for approximately two years.
Materials
To make this project, gather three skeins of yarn (each 240 meters, 100 grams; the tutor used a blend of 90% acrylic and 10% bamboo), a 2.75 mm crochet hook, four stitch markers to mark the raglan lines, and a tape measure for calculating gauge and garment length.
Special Features
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Raglan Yoke Construction: The sweater is worked in a top-down raglan style, using a calculated stitch count based on the child's head circumference.
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Popcorn Stitch Diamonds: The sleeves feature the "popcorn" stitch arranged in a specific diamond or rhomboid shape, creating a rich texture on the cuffs.
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Turning Rows: Work the entire garment in turning rows (alternating between right side and wrong side) after the initial chain is joined, which helps the HDC stitch lay flat and creates a less obvious seam.
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Stretchy Ribbing: The cuffs, hem, and collar are finished using a two-row elastic ribbing pattern (alternating front post and back post double crochet) that provides comfort and structure.
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Invisible Neck Shaping: You will implement a technique to shape the collar by decreasing stitches in every second row to ensure the neck fits snugly without creating a boat-neck shape.
Level of Difficulty
This pattern is Intermediate. You must perform gauge calculations, execute a detailed raglan increase in every row, master the popcorn stitch technique, and implement complex decreases for shaping the collar and creating the stretchy ribbing.
Tutor's Suggestions
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Determine Gauge First: Before starting, create a small swatch of HDC, wash and dry it, and then measure your gauge (stitches per 10 cm). Use this measurement to accurately calculate the starting chain for the yoke.
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Raglan Line Management: You must work the increases (2 HDC, Chain 1, 2 HDC) into the chain-1 space of the raglan line in every single row. Use stitch markers and always start your next row with a slip stitch into the first HDC of the previous row to keep the raglan line straight and avoid a visible "staircase" seam.
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Monitor Stitch Count: To ensure the yoke is growing correctly, count the stitches between the raglan lines in every row. Your stitch count for the sleeves, front, and back should increase by exactly two stitches per row.
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Popcorn Placement: The popcorn stitches are only worked on the right side (RS) rows. To create a diamond shape, find the center of the popcorn from the row below, then in the current RS row, work a popcorn stitch on the stitches before and after the center. For a smaller diamond, decrease the number of plain stitches between the bobbles in the next RS row.
Crochet Popcorn Jumper
Popcorn-style jumpers are perfect for cooler weather because the textured design adds extra warmth and thickness while still staying soft and comfortable against your skin.
These jumpers are especially great for casual outings, relaxed weekends, or even layered over shirts for a chic layered look. The pattern’s playful bumps enhance everyday outfits without needing complicated accessories, and they work beautifully in a variety of yarn colors and weights.
Beginners can enjoy learning this pattern too, as the popcorn stitch is satisfying to make and instantly improves your crochet skills, resulting in a sense of accomplishment as you see the jumper take shape.
Whether you choose bold hues or subtle neutrals, these textured jumpers have a striking overall look that’s both trendy and timeless, offering a blend of comfort, creativity, and practical style.
Conclusion
You have successfully crocheted a detailed children's sweater, complete with perfectly sized raglan shaping, a decorative popcorn diamond pattern on the sleeves, and a snug, stretchy finish on the cuffs, hem, and collar.
Tip
For a professional finish on the sleeves, instead of working decreases evenly throughout the sleeve's length, work the entire sleeve straight until the very last row before the cuff. Then, aggressively decrease the row by half (working two stitches together across the entire row) before starting the ribbing. This gives the sleeve a modern, straight shape while still allowing the cuff to be tight.