Melvin sweater by Michelle Schermann

Melvin sweater

Crochet
November 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 8.5 rows = 4 inches
in Double crochet
4.0 mm (G)
350 - 930 yards (320 - 850 m)
0-3 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 4-5 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years and 9-10 years
US
English
This pattern is available for kr.65.00 NOK buy it now

Melvin sweater - This cute baby and kids sweater is worked top down, beginning with the ribbing for the neckline. If you are looking for a fast and cute pattern, this is perfect! Pattern is intermediate, and is written in US terms.

The pattern is also available in adult sizes, so you can make matching family sweaters!

The pattern is a PDF download, and it has lots of pictures and detailed instructions to help guide you through the pattern. It is a no sew/low sew pattern, with options to either sew or slipstitch together the ribbing and a small gap under the arms, the rest of the sweater is worked in rounds for the entire pattern. Color changes are optional, and you can easily play around with color changes as you like - be creative!

Pattern is written for size 0-3 months, with changes in (…) for sizes 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 4-5 years and 5-6 years. This baby/kids crochet pattern makes a lovely gift for little ones, and is perfect for both boys and girls.

Materials:
Yarn weight: DK (3: light)
Suggested yarn: Drops Daisy (50g=110m/1,76 ounces=120 yards) or Drops merino extra fine (50g=105m/1,76 ounces=115 yards)
Crochet hook: 4mm (or hook needed to obtain gauge)

Sizes for approx. age:
0-3 months
6-12 months
1-2 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
5-6 years

Approx. gram/meters in suggested yarn (Drops daisy): 145g (319m), 235g (517m), 265g (583m), 330g (726m), 345g (759m), 385g (847m).

Gauge: 16st and 8.5 rows of dc = 10x10cm/4x4in

Stitches and abbreviations:
ch - chain
slst -slipstitch
ch-sp - chain space
dc - double crochet
CV - Cluster V (Picture guide with step by step instructions on how to make the stitch included)
YO slst - yarn over, slip stitch
blo - back loop only
sk(…)st - skip (number of) stitches
- repeat pattern between * and *

YOU CAN NOT RESELL MY PATTERN BUT YOU CAN SELL THE FINISHED ITEM.