Uploaded October 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This step by step tutorial will show you how to crochet an easy children's sweater / hoodie / jacket / cardigan / hooded sweater. This sweater is a suitable project for beginners.

For size 0 - 6 months use a 4mm crochet hook
For size 6 - 12 months use a 4.5mm crochet hook
For size 1 - 2 years use a 5mm crochet hook
For size 2 - 3 years use a 5.5mm crochet hook
For size 3 - 4 years use a 6mm crochet hook
For size 4 - 5 years use a 6.5mm crochet hook
For size 5 - 6 years use a 7mm crochet hook
For size 6 - 7 years use a 8mm crochet hook

For my sweater I used a 5mm crochet hook and Drops Big Merino yarn.

Thank you very much for watching x