Wrap your little one in warmth and texture with the Frosty Alpine Sweater. A cozy, stylish crochet pattern perfect for chilly days. This design uses the alpine stitch to create a thick, dense fabric. That feels both soft and snug against the skin.
With its rich texture and timeless look, this sweater is an adorable addition to any baby or child’s cool-weather wardrobe.
The alpine stitch adds beautiful dimension with raised ridges and a subtle woven look, all while maintaining a plush, flexible fabric. It’s the ideal stitch for crafting garments that need to be both durable and comfortable. Perfect for playful toddlers and bundled-up babies alike.
The stitch pattern is rhythmic and satisfying, giving this project a lovely balance of ease and interest for crocheters.
Free pattern by Hortense Maskens from Knitting with Chopsticks
This pattern is great for intermediate beginners who want to stretch their skills just a little without diving into anything too complex. The instructions guide you through each step. So you can confidently crochet a handmade sweater that looks store-bought. But with all the love of something handmade.
Cozy Frosty Alpine Sweater
Whether you’re making it for your own child or as a thoughtful gift, this sweater is sure to be a cherished piece.
Available in baby and child sizes, the alpine stitch sweater can be worked up in your favorite soft yarns to suit any season or style. Choose classic neutrals for a timeless look or go bold with bright, cheerful colors. No matter how you personalize it, this sweater is a practical and beautiful project you’ll be proud to add to your handmade collection.
The sweater is a top-down raglan worked in turned rounds. Which means that you will join your last stitch to that round’s turning chain with a slip stitch before turning your work and working the next round in the other direction. This allows to keep the same repeats for the Alpine stitch. As you would if working flat and to keep your join straight.
Available in sizes ranging from 3 months to 14 years, this classic, gender-neutral design works well for both boys and girls.
Hortense Maskens from Knitting with Chopsticks
Skill Level
Intermediate
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern is 14 st by 9 rows in alpine stitch pattern for a 10 cm by 10 cm square (4” by 4”).
Size
The baby/kid sweater crochet pattern is available in the following sizes: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 4 years, 6 years, 8 years, 10 years, 12 years and 14 years.
Sizes are noted throughout the pattern in the following way: 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14) years.
Materials
Worsted weight yarn: Royal Zeeman yarn (100% acrylic, 100g/3.5oz, 241m/264yd): 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins in pink color
Supplies
Size H Crochet Hook 5.0mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
3 x 15 mm buttons
