Below is a clear, practical, and detailed guide on how to crochet a children’s cable pullover (sizes 1–5 years).
This includes materials, gauge, sizing chart, construction method, cable instructions, and step-by-step directions.

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🧶 How to Crochet a Pullover with Cables (Sizes 1–5 Years)

Crochet cables create a beautifully textured fabric that looks knitted but is worked entirely with crochet stitches—mostly front-post and back-post double crochet. This tutorial shows you how to make a simple, classic children’s pullover using basic shapes and easy construction.

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⭐ SKILL LEVEL:

Confident Beginner – Intermediate

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🧵 MATERIALS

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4), approx.

  • Size 1 yr: 350–400g

  • Size 2–3 yr: 450–500g

  • Size 4–5 yr: 550–600g

• Hook: 5.0 mm (H) or size needed for gauge

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

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📏 GAUGE

14 stitches × 10 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 inches) in double crochet (dc).

Cable panels tend to pull the fabric inward, so always check gauge.

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📐 SIZE CHART (Finished Measurements)

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🧶 STITCHES USED

• ch – chain

• sc – single crochet

• dc – double crochet

• fpdc – front post double crochet

• bpdc – back post double crochet

• fptr – front post treble crochet (for more “crossed” cables)

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🔥 HOW CROCHET CABLES WORK

A crochet cable is created by:

1. Working front-post stitches around earlier rows.

2. Crossing groups of stitches (e.g., 2 over 2, 3 over 3).

3. Keeping background fabric in simple dc to highlight the texture.

For this pullover we use a 6-stitch braided cable:

• Cross 3 stitches in front of 3 stitches every 6 rows.

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🧥 CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW

This pullover is worked in four rectangles:

1. Front Panel – includes central cable

2. Back Panel – plain fabric

3. Two Sleeves – optional small cables or plain

4. Seam the pieces & add ribbing at the neck, cuffs, and hem.

Simple, customizable, and beginner-friendly.

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✍️ STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1️⃣ FRONT PANEL (with cable)

Foundation Chain

Make chain to match width:

• 1 yr: 48 chains

• 2–3 yrs: 56 chains

• 4–5 yrs: 64 chains

(Adjust by multiples of 6 + background stitches.)

Row 1 (right side):

Dc in 3rd ch from hook and across. Turn.

Row 2 (wrong side):

Dc across. Turn.

Mark center cable panel:

• Cable = 6 stitches

• Leave equal dc on each side

Example for size 2–3 yrs (56 sts):
25 dc – 6 cable sts – 25 dc

Repeat rows of dc until Row 6.

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Cable Pattern Begins (6-Row Repeat)

Row A (RS – Cable Cross Row):

• Dc to cable panel

• Skip 3, fptr around next 3 posts

• Go back to skipped 3, work fptr

• Dc to end
  Turn.

Rows B–F (5 rows):

• Dc to cable panel

• Fpdc across 6 cable stitches

• Dc to end
  Turn.

Repeat Rows A–F until the panel measures:

• 1 yr: 25–27 cm

• 2–3 yrs: 29–32 cm

• 4–5 yrs: 35–38 cm

Finish with 2 rows of plain dc.

Fasten off.

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2️⃣ BACK PANEL (no cables)

Foundation chain same as front:

Dc rows until same length as front panel.
Fasten off.

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3️⃣ SLEEVES

Foundation Chains

• 1 yr: 30 chains

• 2–3 yrs: 34 chains

• 4–5 yrs: 38 chains

Work in dc for:

• 3 rows straight

• Then begin increases

Shaping:

Increase 1 stitch at each end every 4th row until sleeve width is reached:

• 1 yr: 28–30 cm

• 2–3 yrs: 32–34 cm

• 4–5 yrs: 36–38 cm

Continue until length is right for the chosen size.

Optional: Add a small 2-st cable down the center.

Fasten off.

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4️⃣ ASSEMBLY

Block pieces lightly if needed.

Seam order:

1. Join shoulders (front to back).

2. Attach sleeves to the armholes.

3. Fold after attaching sleeves and seam body sides + sleeve sides.

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5️⃣ ADD RIBBING (neck, bottom, cuffs)

Use hook half size smaller, e.g., 4.5mm.

Bottom Hem Ribbing

• Attach yarn at hem.

• Work in rounds: (Fpdc, Bpdc) rib.

• Work 4–6 rows.

Cuffs

Same rib pattern, 4–6 rows.

Neckline

Work a gentle ribbing:

• Join yarn at back neck.

• Work 1 round sc to even stitches.

• Then 3–5 rounds fpdc/bpdc.

Fasten off securely.

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🎉 Your Child’s Cable Pullover Is Done!

You now have a cozy, textured, high-quality handmade pullover perfect for ages 1–5 years. You can customize:

• Cable width

• Body length

• Sleeve design

• Yarn color and softness

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If you want, I can also provide:

✅ A printable PDF pattern
✅ A diagram/chart for the 6-stitch cable
✅ A visual step-by-step with illustrations
✅ Specific stitch counts row-by-row for each size

Just tell me!

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