{"id":2631,"date":"2025-12-11T14:41:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2631"},"modified":"2025-12-11T14:41:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:41:00","slug":"%f0%9f%a7%b6-how-to-crochet-a-pullover-with-cables-sizes-1-5-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2631","title":{"rendered":"🧶 How to Crochet a Pullover with Cables (Sizes 1\u20135 Years)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below is a clear, practical, and detailed guide<\/strong> on how to crochet a children\u2019s cable pullover (sizes 1\u20135 years)<\/strong>.
This includes materials, gauge, sizing chart, construction method, cable instructions, and step-by-step directions.<\/p>\n

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🧶 How to Crochet a Pullover with Cables (Sizes 1\u20135 Years)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Crochet cables create a beautifully textured fabric that looks knitted but is worked entirely with crochet stitches\u2014mostly front-post<\/strong> and back-post double crochet<\/strong>. This tutorial shows you how to make a simple, classic children\u2019s pullover using basic shapes and easy construction.<\/p>\n

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⭐ SKILL LEVEL:<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Confident Beginner \u2013 Intermediate<\/strong><\/p>\n

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🧵 MATERIALS<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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    Yarn:<\/strong> Worsted weight (category 4), approx.<\/p>\n

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      Size 1 yr: 350\u2013400g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Size 2\u20133 yr: 450\u2013500g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Size 4\u20135 yr: 550\u2013600g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      Hook:<\/strong> 5.0 mm (H) or size needed for gauge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Stitch markers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Tapestry needle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Scissors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      📏 GAUGE<\/strong><\/h1>\n

      14 stitches \u00d7 10 rows = 10 \u00d7 10 cm (4 \u00d7 4 inches)<\/strong> in double crochet (dc)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Cable panels tend to pull the fabric inward, so always check gauge.<\/p>\n

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      📐 SIZE CHART (Finished Measurements)<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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      Size<\/th>\nChest Width<\/th>\nLength<\/th>\nSleeve Length<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      1 yr<\/td>\n26\u201328 cm<\/td>\n30\u201332 cm<\/td>\n23\u201325 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      2\u20133 yrs<\/td>\n30\u201332 cm<\/td>\n35\u201338 cm<\/td>\n28\u201330 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      4\u20135 yrs<\/td>\n34\u201336 cm<\/td>\n40\u201343 cm<\/td>\n33\u201335 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      🧶 STITCHES USED<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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        ch<\/strong> \u2013 chain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        sc<\/strong> \u2013 single crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        dc<\/strong> \u2013 double crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        fpdc<\/strong> \u2013 front post double crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        bpdc<\/strong> \u2013 back post double crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        fptr<\/strong> \u2013 front post treble crochet (for more \u201ccrossed\u201d cables)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        🔥 HOW CROCHET CABLES WORK<\/strong><\/h1>\n

        A crochet cable is created by:<\/p>\n

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          Working front-post stitches<\/strong> around earlier rows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Crossing groups of stitches (e.g., 2 over 2, 3 over 3).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Keeping background fabric in simple dc to highlight the texture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          For this pullover we use a 6-stitch braided cable<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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            Cross 3 stitches in front of 3 stitches every 6 rows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            🧥 CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW<\/strong><\/h1>\n

            This pullover is worked in four rectangles<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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              Front Panel<\/strong> \u2013 includes central cable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Back Panel<\/strong> \u2013 plain fabric<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Two Sleeves<\/strong> \u2013 optional small cables or plain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Seam the pieces & add ribbing at the neck, cuffs, and hem.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Simple, customizable, and beginner-friendly.<\/p>\n

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              ✍️ STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/h1>\n

              1️⃣ FRONT PANEL (with cable)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              Foundation Chain<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              Make chain to match width:<\/p>\n

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                1 yr: 48 chains<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                2\u20133 yrs: 56 chains<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                4\u20135 yrs: 64 chains<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                (Adjust by multiples of 6 + background stitches.)<\/p>\n

                Row 1 (right side):<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                Dc in 3rd ch from hook and across. Turn.<\/p>\n

                Row 2 (wrong side):<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                Dc across. Turn.<\/p>\n

                Mark center cable panel:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                  Cable = 6 stitches<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Leave equal dc on each side<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Example for size 2\u20133 yrs (56 sts):
                  25 dc \u2013 6 cable sts \u2013 25 dc<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Repeat rows of dc until Row 6.<\/p>\n

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                  Cable Pattern Begins (6-Row Repeat)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                  Row A (RS \u2013 Cable Cross Row):<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    Dc to cable panel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Skip 3<\/strong>, fptr around next 3 posts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Go back to skipped 3<\/strong>, work fptr<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Dc to end
                    Turn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Rows B\u2013F (5 rows):<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                      Dc to cable panel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Fpdc<\/strong> across 6 cable stitches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Dc to end
                      Turn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Repeat Rows A\u2013F until the panel measures:<\/p>\n

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                        1 yr: 25\u201327 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        2\u20133 yrs: 29\u201332 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        4\u20135 yrs: 35\u201338 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Finish with 2 rows of plain dc.<\/p>\n

                        Fasten off.<\/p>\n

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                        2️⃣ BACK PANEL (no cables)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                        Foundation chain same as front:<\/p>\n

                        Dc rows until same length as front panel.
                        Fasten off.<\/p>\n

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                        3️⃣ SLEEVES<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                        Foundation Chains<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                          1 yr: 30 chains<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          2\u20133 yrs: 34 chains<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          4\u20135 yrs: 38 chains<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Work in dc for:<\/p>\n

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                            3 rows straight<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Then begin increases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Shaping:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                            Increase 1 stitch at each end every 4th row until sleeve width is reached:<\/p>\n

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                              1 yr: 28\u201330 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              2\u20133 yrs: 32\u201334 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              4\u20135 yrs: 36\u201338 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Continue until length is right for the chosen size.<\/p>\n

                              Optional: Add a small 2-st cable down the center.<\/p>\n

                              Fasten off.<\/p>\n

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                              4️⃣ ASSEMBLY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                              Block pieces<\/strong> lightly if needed.<\/h3>\n

                              Seam order:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                                Join shoulders<\/strong> (front to back).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Attach sleeves<\/strong> to the armholes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Fold after attaching sleeves and seam body sides + sleeve sides<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                5️⃣ ADD RIBBING (neck, bottom, cuffs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                                Use hook half size smaller<\/strong>, e.g., 4.5mm.<\/p>\n

                                Bottom Hem Ribbing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                                  Attach yarn at hem.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Work in rounds: (Fpdc, Bpdc)<\/strong> rib.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Work 4\u20136 rows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Cuffs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                  Same rib pattern, 4\u20136 rows.<\/p>\n

                                  Neckline<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                  Work a gentle ribbing:<\/p>\n

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                                    Join yarn at back neck.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Work 1 round sc to even stitches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Then 3\u20135 rounds fpdc\/bpdc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    Fasten off securely.<\/p>\n

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                                    🎉 Your Child\u2019s Cable Pullover Is Done!<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                                    You now have a cozy, textured, high-quality handmade pullover perfect for ages 1\u20135 years<\/strong>. You can customize:<\/p>\n

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                                      Cable width<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Body length<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Sleeve design<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Yarn color and softness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                      If you want, I can also provide:<\/p>\n

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

                                      Just tell me!<\/p>\n

                                      Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n