Cozy Crochet Raglan Flower Sweater Pattern Perfect for Cool Seasons

Floral texture meets comfort with this Crochet Raglan Flower Sweater Pattern, offering a cozy fit and eye catching detail for cool days ahead.

The Crochet Raglan Flower Sweater Pattern allows thoughtful customization through color choices, yarn textures, and motif placement, helping each piece reflect personal style. Balanced stitch structure provides warmth while maintaining breathability, making it suitable across seasons.

The silhouette feels polished yet relaxed, creating confidence and comfort at once. Blending decorative detail with practical wearability, this pattern delivers a timeless garment that feels elegant, versatile, and expressive, turning a simple sweater into a standout addition for modern handmade wardrobes today everywhere.

Step-By-Step Details

1. Gather Materials:
   • Yarn: Anne uses "I Love This Yarn" in the color Soft Blue.
   • Hooks: A 5.5 mm crochet hook and a 4.5 mm crochet hook.
   • Other Tools: Scissors and a large tapestry needle.
2. Start with the Base Chain:
   • Make a slip knot and use the 5.5 mm hook.
   • Chain 80 and ensure the chain is not twisted.
   • Join the chain into a circle using a slip stitch.
3. Row 1 - Begin the Yoke:
   • Chain 2 (counts as the first stitch).
   • Make 11 double crochets (dc) into the chain.
   • Work the first corner: dc, chain 2, dc in the same stitch.
   • Continue with 16 dc to the next corner, 22 dc after, third corner, 16 dc, fourth corner, and finish with 11 dc.
   • Slip stitch to join row.

1. Row 2 Onward - Increasing the Yoke:
   • Chain 2 (counts as the first stitch).
   • Skip the first stitch, dc in each stitch to the corner.
   • At each corner, dc, chain 2, dc.
   • Continue this pattern increasing by 8 stitches per row.
   • Repeat until the yoke has 16 rows in total.

1. Divide for Body and Sleeves:
   • Chain 2, join the corners to create sleeves.
   • Dc around the body, joining sleeve corners.
   • Slip stitch to join and continue with regular dc rounds.
   • Make the body the desired length (14 rows shown in the tutorial).
2. Sleeves:
   • Start with a slip knot and the 5.5 mm hook.
   • Attach yarn to the sleeve opening, chain 2.
   • Work dc around the sleeve to the other side.
   • Slip stitch to join.
   • Alternate rows of dc and dc decreases (25 rows total for full-length sleeves).

1. Collar and Cuffs:
   • Use the 4.5 mm hook.
   • Attach yarn to the neckline, chain 8, single crochet back.
   • Slip stitch up 2 stitches on the side.
   • Work back loop single crochets for a textured edge.
   • Repeat until the collar and cuffs are complete.

1. Adding Sunflower Appliques (Optional):
   • Use yellow yarn and the 4.5 mm hook.
   • Slipknot, chain 2, slip stitch into the first chain to form a circle.
   • Chain 1, work 10 single crochets (sc) into the circle, tighten, join with a slip stitch.
   • Change to white yarn, chain 1.
   • For petals: sc, 5 dc in next stitch, sc in next stitch.
   • Repeat to form 5 petals, slip stitch to join.

• • Make the desired number of flowers and sew onto the sweater using a tapestry needle.

Special Features

• Customizable Sizing: The pattern includes sizes from extra small to 3X large.
• Textured Borders: The decorative back loop single crochet creates a textured and neat finish on the collar and cuffs.
• Optional Sunflower Appliques: Adds a unique, playful element to the sweater.

Level of Difficulty

This project is suited for intermediate crocheters. While the basic stitches are simple (double crochets and single crochets), assembling the yoke, body, sleeves, and appliques requires careful attention to detail.

Tutor's Suggestions

• Anne recommends making the sweater body and sleeves to your preferred length, offering flexibility in the final fit.
• Practice the decreases on scrap yarn if you are new to them, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Consider pausing the video and referencing the written pattern for additional clarity on complex steps.

Uses and Materials

• Uses: The sweater is perfect for layering in the fall or winter, offering both warmth and style. It also makes a great handmade gift for friends and family.
• Materials:
  • Yarn (I Love This Yarn in Soft Blue or any preferred color)
  • 5.5 mm and 4.5 mm crochet hooks
  • Scissors
  • Large tapestry needle

Tip

To ensure a perfect fit, try the sweater on periodically while working on the body and sleeves. This will help you make any necessary adjustments to the length or width in real-time.

Conclusion

Crafting this crochet sunflower sweater is a rewarding experience, blending basic stitches with creative detailing. The step-by-step guide, along with Anne’s clear instructions, ensures a smooth process from start to finish. The final piece is a cozy, stylish addition to any wardrobe, showcasing the charm of handmade fashion.