Crucci Double Stranded Baby Sweater Top-Down Knitting Pattern – CRU2323

Create a cosy little sweater with this Crucci Double Stranded Baby Sweater knitting pattern, designed for either Crucci Sock Yarn 4ply held double or Crucci 8ply Pure Wool held single.

This intermediate baby sweater pattern is worked top down in the round, with raglan shaping, short-row back neck shaping, ribbed trims, and a comfortable fit for babies from newborn to 24 months. The double-stranded 4ply option creates playful colour blending by combining one patterned yarn with one solid yarn, while the 8ply pure wool option offers a classic single-strand alternative.

A practical and satisfying project for knitters who enjoy seamless-style baby garments, circular knitting, and soft everyday handmade layers.

Why knitters will love this pattern

Top-down baby sweater with raglan shaping
Two yarn options included: 4ply held double or 8ply held single
Designed for sizes 0 to 24 months
Short-row back neck shaping for a better baby fit
Ribbed neckband, hem, and cuffs
Great for colourful sock yarn combinations
A cosy handmade baby knit for gifting or everyday wear

Sizes

Size	0 months	3 months	6 months	12 months	18 months	24 months
To fit chest	38cm	40.5cm	43cm	45.5cm	48cm	50.5cm
Actual size approx. at underarm	44cm	47cm	51cm	54cm	58cm	61cm
Length approx.	26cm	27.5cm	30.5cm	33.5cm	34.5cm	34.5cm
Sleeve length	14cm	15cm	18cm	23cm	24cm	25.5cm

Yarn requirements

Option 1: Crucci Sock Yarn 4ply held double

Size	Patterned Yarn	Solid Yarn	Total quantity	Approx. total metres required
0 months	1 x 100g ball / 400m	1 x 100g ball / 400m	2 balls	800m
3 months	1 x 100g ball / 400m	1 x 100g ball / 400m	2 balls	800m
6 months	1 x 100g ball / 400m	1 x 100g ball / 400m	2 balls	800m
12 months	1 x 100g ball / 400m	1 x 100g ball / 400m	2 balls	800m
18 months	2 x 100g balls / 800m	2 x 100g balls / 800m	4 balls	1,600m
24 months	2 x 100g balls / 800m	2 x 100g balls / 800m	4 balls	1,600m

Option 2: Crucci 8ply Pure Wool held single

Size	Yarn	Quantity	Approx. metres required
0 months	Crucci 8ply Pure Wool	3 x 50g balls	300m
3 months	Crucci 8ply Pure Wool	3 x 50g balls	300m
6 months	Crucci 8ply Pure Wool	3 x 50g balls	300m
12 months	Crucci 8ply Pure Wool	4 x 50g balls	400m
18 months	Crucci 8ply Pure Wool	4 x 50g balls	400m
24 months	Crucci 8ply Pure Wool	5 x 50g balls	500m

Quantities are approximate and may vary between knitters.

Needles and notions

3.50mm circular knitting needle
4.00mm circular knitting needle
DPNs in 3.50mm and 4.00mm sizes, if preferred for sleeves
5 stitch markers, including 1 start-of-round marker
Waste yarn
Yarn needle

Needle lengths depend on your preferred method of small-circumference circular knitting. For magic loop, use 80cm or 100cm circular needles. Otherwise, use 30cm and 40cm circular needles for the body and DPNs for the sleeves.

Tension

22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles.

Skill level

Intermediate

Techniques used

This pattern includes working in the round, top-down sweater construction, raglan increases, short-row back neck shaping, M1R and M1L increases, purl-side increases, separating sleeves from body, backward loop cast-on, sleeve decreases, ribbing, stocking stitch, and casting off loosely in rib.

Add this Crucci baby sweater pattern to your knitting collection and create a colourful, cosy top-down knit for little ones.