When I designed my first crochet baby sweater for girls, the Evelyn sweater, a lot of people commented that they wished I had designed one for boys. So here it is, my very first crochet baby boy sweater pattern!
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The Designing Process
I wanted to combine different textures for this sweater. I was so skeptical of the diamond stitch when I made a gauge swatch. I thought it would be too much for a tiny baby sweater but once I made my first sample, I fell in love with it.
The crunch stitch used on this sweater is a modification of the regular crunch stitch that will make your work grow quicker and give it more texture. I replaced the half double crochet with double crochet stitches and avoided working into the slip stitches which can be a pain to stick your hook into.
If you have been following my designs, you must have already noticed that I love quick projects. To make this sweater work up fast, I have kept the back of the sweater plain and simple.
The back is worked in herringbone half double crochet stitches which look really neat compared to a regular half double crochet. The stitches seem to slant and stack closely together.
The sweater has been worked sideways to give the effect of that vertical line to this sweater. Adding the shawl collar just added a little more pizzazz to an already cute design, if I may say so myself, lol!
Crochet Baby Boy Sweater Pattern Features
*The pattern is written in standard US terms. You can see a US to UK conversion chart here.
*It includes 7 sizes, 0-3 months, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2T, and 3/4T.
*It is worked with an H(5mm) hook and worsted weight(size 4 yarn).
*It takes 600-1000 yards of yarn depending on the size you are making.
*The front and the back of the sweater are worked separately. The shoulders are seamed and the shawl collar is added to it. The sides are then joined and the sleeves are worked directly on to the body of the sweater.
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It’s a great jumper for girls too. I made one in pink and it looks fabulous. Thank you ❤️
Author
Hi Heather, I am so glad to hear that. I would love to see a picture if you don’t mind sharing. Thank you.
Question: if I buy the pattern and don’t understand it, can you be able to help me?
Author
Yes, I would.
I need this in adult size pattern!!!
Hi I have purchased a crochet pattern baby Bentley sweater where do I download it please
Regards
MAGGIE
Author
I just emailed it to you.
Do you have any videos of your modified crunch stitch?
Author
I plan to post one on my facebook page soon. Please follow my Fb for updates.
I would love this in women’s adult sizes!
I’m slowly working on this sweater as I am not an experienced crocheter yet and I don’t want to overwhelm myself since the pattern is the hardest I’ve tried. I do want to say it’s totally worth buying the pattern, as what I’ve completed so far is coming out really good. I’m loving the challenge. Thank you so much for this gorgeous pattern!
Author
I am so glad to hear that. Thank you for sharing your feedback on the pattern.
Any chance of where I could find this or something similar in men’s sizes? I would LOVE to crochet this for my 19!year old son who was in major motorcycle accident. He LOVES this sweater and wants me to make him one. Thank you for your time 🙂
Author
Hi Cassandra, I am sorry to hear about your son’s accident and hope that he recovers quickly. I will be coming up with bigger sizes by next Fall. I will have a lot of testing before I can publish it.
Thank you so very much 🙂
looking forward to this!!!
I’m sooo happy to hear this. I can’t wait!! 🙂
Do you have larger sizes yet? I’d love this for my 5- and 7-year olds!
Author
I am sorry, I am not finding the time to test them in bigger sizes. Bigger sizes would need more armhole shaping.
Is this a qritten pattern or just a chart?
Author
This is a written pattern.
What a lovely, sophisticated pattern for a little one! #HOHD
Just ordered your beautiful pattern and was curious in the brand of yarn you used.
Author
I used Lionbrand Wool-Ease in worsted weight.
I want to make this in size 6T. love the pattern but my grandson will be 6 this year. any suggestions?
Author
Hi Lois, I am sorry since I haven’t tested the bigger sizes, it is hard to give you any concrete suggestions. Maybe try using a thicker yarn?
Can’t wait to make this for next year’s holiday pictures! Expecting my first grandson this time next month but with so many, I’ve got plan ahead. Love this for the boy and can’t wait for your adult size pattern to come out! Beautiful work
where do i purchase this pattern at?
Author
Hi Amber, at the very bottom of the blog post there is an Add to Cart button in yellow.
Crochet Baby Boy Sweater Pattern, Bentley Sweater
This is such a beautiful sweater! Is there a chance that this will become available in Adult sizes?
Author
I have got so many requests for this pattern in bigger sizes, I will definitely be trying to make the bigger sizes this coming winter.
Hi i’m french and normally understand english patterns.
I bought this pattern to make it for my little boy.
I’m stuck on the first rows with the « ch1 sl st in the same st as ch1 » i don’t get how doing it. Do you have a video tutorial to help me begin?
Thanks for your feedback and great pattern by the way 😉
Author
Hi Marie, you work a slip stitch in the very first stitch of the row after you make a turning chain.
Thank you very much. It’s easier now 😊
Do you have any videos of your modified crunch stitch?
Author
Hi Sandra, you can find the video here. Scroll down to the bottom of the blog post for the video.
https://crochetdreamz.com/crochet-crunch-stitch
Beautiful, easy to follow pattern. I love the sweater I made from it! I would emphasize with this (as with any pattern) to be sure to make a gauge swatch first for each section. I discovered to match the gauge I needed an F hook for the front and sleeves, and an H hook for the back.
Where can I get this pattern?
Author
You will find the Add to Cart button at the very bottom of this blog post.