Crochet Colorful Raglan Sweater Tutorial 2

Easy Free Crochet Raglan Sweater Pattern for Every Closet

ByClaire Hours

Style your wardrobe with this free crochet raglan sweater pattern, offering warmth and comfort that turns every outfit into something special.

Every wardrobe deserves a splash of color and charm, and a new favorite is taking over with its easy style and cozy fit. The crochet raglan sweater pattern brings a look that is both simple and beautiful, with its round yoke sleeves that blend smoothly into the body for a gentle touch. Soft yarn in your choice of colors gives this sweater a friendly, welcoming feel that keeps you warm without being heavy.

Simple Free Crochet Raglan Sweater Pattern

Crochet Colorful Raglan Sweater Tutorial

People love this piece because it slips on easily and looks lovely whether you wear it at home or out with friends. It fits many sizes, making it a perfect gift for anyone in your family. The crochet raglan sweater pattern is also easy to follow, so even beginners can enjoy making something special for themselves. With its delightful texture and flattering shape, this sweater adds joy and confidence to every outfit, bringing hearts together through every stitch.

Colorful Raglan Sweater Crochet Pattern

Materials

  • Yarn: ~400g aran weight yarn (any aran/worsted weight yarn will work; model used a colorful acrylic)
  • Hooks:
    • 6mm (J-10) for body and sleeves
    • 5mm (H-8) for ribbed collar, hem, and cuffs
  • Notions:
    • Scissors
    • Yarn needle
    • Stitch markers (recommended for raglan points)

Key Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation Meaning
ch chain
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
sl st slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
V-st (dc, ch 1, dc) all in same st (for increases)
BL back loop only
rep repeat

Special Notes

  • Construction: Top down, seamless; increases use V-stitches at raglan points, with body and sleeves separated after yoke.
  • Sizing: Pattern written for adult small. Adjust row/round counts for different sizes.
  • Fit & Customization: Try on yoke before separating for body/sleeves. Adjust yoke depth, sleeve/body length as desired.
  • Ribbing: All ribbed bands are worked separately in rows and sewn or slip-stitched to sweater.

Pattern

1. Ribbed Collar (5mm Hook)

  1. Ch 7.
  2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (6 sc). Ch 1, turn.
  3. Rows 2–84: Sc in BL only of each st, ch 1, turn.
  4. Join ends with sl st through BL of each end across to form a ring (collar).
  5. Turn collar right side out (seam inside).

2. Yoke Setup

  1. Sc evenly around the ribbed collar:
    Work 1 sc in the end of every row around (total 84 sc).
    Sl st to first sc to join.
  2. Switch to 6mm hook.

3. Raglan Yoke Increases

  1. Round 1:
    • Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st.
    • Dc in next 17 sts. (Front)
    • V-st in next st (dc, ch 1, dc in same st). Place a marker in this ch-1 sp. (Raglan)
    • Dc in next 23 sts. (Sleeve)
    • V-st in next st (place marker).
    • Dc in next 17 sts. (Back)
    • V-st in next st (place marker).
    • Dc in next 23 sts. (Sleeve)
    • V-st in next st (place marker).
    • Sl st to 2nd ch of beginning ch-3 to join.
    • Sl st into ch-1 sp of V-st to start next round.
  2. Round 2 (and all yoke rounds):
    • Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in V-st sp, ch 1, dc in same sp. (V-st)
    • Dc across to next V-st (number of dc increases by 2 each round between V-sts as yoke expands).
    • In each V-st sp, (dc, ch 1, dc) and move up stitch markers.
    • Repeat around, join as before.
  3. Repeat round 2 until you have the desired yoke depth and width (for size small, 15 yoke rounds, ending with 200 sts).

4. Separating Body & Sleeves

On the last yoke round:

  1. At the start of the round (after slipping into V-st sp):
    • Ch 2, dc in same V-st sp.
    • Ch 4, skip all sts for sleeve, join with dc into next V-st on other side (removing marker).
  2. Repeat for the other sleeve.
  3. Continue working in dc across all body sts, including one dc into each ch of the underarm ch-4 bridges.
  4. Sl st to join body round.

5. Body (Continuous Rounds)

  1. Work dc in all body sts in a spiral:
    • No more joining or chaining at round ends; use a stitch marker to keep track of your beginning/end.
    • Continue in dc until you reach desired length for body (model: 20 rounds).

Optional: Transition to Hem

  1. Before ribbing, at last dc round, work 1 hdc in the st before the marker, then sc in the marked st and all remaining sts.
  2. Sl st to first sc.

6. Bottom Ribbing (5mm Hook)

  1. Attach yarn at join.
  2. Ch 7 (or more for a deeper rib).
  3. Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across (6 hdc). Sl st to next sc on sweater edge. Sl st in next st.
  4. Row 2: Turn, BL hdc in each st (until last st: in both loops). Ch 1, turn.
  5. Row 3: BL hdc in each st, sl st twice to sweater.
  6. Repeat Rows 2–3 around body.
  7. Join ends of ribbing with sl sts through both layers. Fasten off, weave end.

7. Sleeves

Reattach yarn to underarm ch-4 on one sleeve with 6mm hook.

  1. Ch 2, dc in same ch, dc in next few ch/sts around underarm.
  2. For round 1, evenly distribute 2 decreases at each underarm “corner” (dc2tog twice).
    • Continue dc in every st around the sleeve.
    • Sl st to first dc to join round.
  3. Round 2: Ch 2, dc to first corner, dc2tog at each corner (1 per corner, 2 corners/round).
    • Continue dc around.
  4. Round 3: Dc in every st around (no decreases).
    • Continue alternating rounds with and without corner decreases until desired sleeve fit (model: 10 decrease rounds).
  5. Work straight dc rounds (no decreases) until sleeve is nearly full length (model: up to round 28).
  6. To taper at cuff:
    • Work 2 dc2tog decreases at four evenly spaced points in the next round, repeat for one more round.
    • Finish with one round sc in all sts.

8. Cuffs (5mm Hook)

  1. Attach yarn at sleeve edge.
  2. Ch 7.
  3. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across, sl st to first st of sleeve edge, sl st next st.
  4. Turn, BL hdc in each st (until last st, in both loops), ch 1, turn.
  5. Repeat around the sleeve.
  6. Seam ends of cuff with sl st through both layers, fasten off.

Repeat on other sleeve.

9. Finishing

  • Weave in all ends using the yarn needle.
  • Block and shape as desired.

Conclusion

This seamless raglan sweater works from the top down and is highly customizable for color, fit, and length. The V-st raglan and fitted ribbing at the collar, hem, and cuffs give a polished finish.

Pattern Corrections & Tips

  • Ribbing: Work ribbing to your preferred depth by changing the starting chain count.
  • Yoke Depth: Measure as you go—add or remove rounds before sleeve/body split for custom armhole fit.
  • Decreases: Use stitch markers at underarm “corners” for accurate decreases.
  • Fit as You Go: Try on your sweater during body and sleeve length to adjust for a perfect fit.
  • Neat Seams: Always seam with matching/slip stitch for less bulk.

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