Mosaic Ridge Child Crochet Pullover

The Mosaic Ridge Child-Size Crochet Pullover is perfect for all the little ones in your life! This adorable sweater is crocheted with a circular yoke and simple mosaic stitches, making it not only fun to create but also delightful to wear. With its cozy fit and simple, eye-catching design, it’s an ideal piece for keeping your little ones warm and stylish. The Everyday Crochet Sweater and the Heatherly Vest are simple designs begging to be added to your child’s wardrobe!

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Want to make a matching set? Don’t forget about the Adult Size Mosaic Ridge Sweater and the coordinating Mosaic Ridge Crochet Hat!

What is Overlay Mosaic Crochet?

Overlay Mosaic Crochet is a colorwork technique that creates intricate patterns by layering contrasting colors over each other.

In this technique, geometric designs and motifs are crocheted by working stitches over rows of different colors, allowing for bold and visually striking patterns without the need for complex color changes in every stitch. We will only work one strand of yarn at a time, no need to be switching back and forth in a round to do the color work.

Basic Technique: Overlay mosaic crochet uses single crochet and double crochet stitches, usually worked in the back loops only. To create the overlay effect, double crochet stitches are placed two rows below the current working row, crossing over the front of the fabric.

Each row is worked with just one color, and colors are switched at the end of the row to maintain the pattern. The unused yarn is carried up the sides, keeping the project neat and reducing the number of ends to weave in. This technique allows for beautiful colorwork with less hassle, making it accessible for various skill levels.

Crochet Supplies

Yarn

Mary Maxim Mellowspun – 100% Acrylic, 284 yds/100g
Color A: Shown in White or Sand

Mary Maxim Prism – 100% Acrylic, 290yds/100g
Color B: Shown in Autumn Mist or Sunset

Yarn Quantities

Total Yardage:
345 (385, 425, 475, 525) (590, 650, 745, 845, 945)

Main Color A Yardage:
283 (315, 348, 390, 430) (460, 505, 580, 660, 735); 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins

Accent Color B Yardage:
62 (70, 77, 85, 95) (130, 145, 165, 185, 210); 1 skein each color

Yarn Substitutions

WeCrochet Swish – 100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool 110yds/50g

Premier Basix DK Yarn – 100% Acrylic, 306yds/100g

Premier Colorfusion DK Yarn – 100% Acrylic, 325yds/100g

Remember always to check the gauge and drape when substituting yarns.

Crochet Hook

Size US 4.5mm Crochet Hook or hook to obtain gauge.

Notions

Scissors
Yarn Needle
Removable Stitch Marker

Skill Level

Intermediate

? Simple Stitches – The mosaic colorwork section of this sweater is crocheted with simple stitches, so it’s not too hard! If you can make a double crochet, you can do mosaic!

? Variety of Sizes – With sizes from Newborn to 12 years, you can make a Mosaic Ridge Sweater for all the young people you know!

? Eye-Catching Design – The colorwork section of this garment is simple yet eye-catching without being too busy for a small sweater.

Sizes

Newborn (Baby, 9 mo, 1y, 2y) (4y, 6y, 8y, 10y, 12y)

To fit chest: 15 (16, 17, 18, 21) (23, 25, 26.5, 28, 30)

Actual measurements: 16 (17.5, 19.25, 20.25, 23.5) (24.75, 26.5, 28.75, 29.75, 32)“

This garment has an oversized relaxed fit and is meant to be worn with a 2-4 inch ease. For a more fitted look, go down a size.

Abbreviations

blo – back loop only
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
Ehdc – extended half double crochet
Ehdc2tog – extended half double crochet two sts together
rnd- round
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)

Gauge

5 sts and 16 rows = 4″ by 4″ Worked in the Overlay Mosaic Pattern

15 sts and 10 rows = 4″ by 4″ Worked in the Ehdc

How to Crochet A Gauge Swatch

Working a gauge swatch will let you know if you will have the correct sizing for this pattern. It will also help you practice the stitches used in this project and improve your stitch work for a flawless look.
Are you struggling to match the gauge? Check out the blog post on What is Crochet Gauge and How To Fix It

Special Stitches

Mosaic Double Crochet (mdc): is worked as a double crochet stitch, but it will be worked into the skipped stitch three rows below. This stitch will be worked on the front (or right sides) of the cardigan.

Extended half double crochet (Ehdc): is a variation of the half double crochet (Hdc) that adds a bit more height and drape to the stitch. Start by yarn over (YO) and insert your hook into the stitch, YO again and pull through the stitch (3 loops on your hook). YO and pull through the first loop on your hook only (3 loops on your hook). YO once more and pull through all three loops to complete the extended half double crochet.

Extended half double crochet 2 together (Ehdc2tog): yarn over (YO) and insert your hook into the stitch, YO again and pull through the stitch (3 loops on your hook), (YO) and insert your hook into the next stitch, YO again and pull through the stitch (4 loops on your hook). YO and pull through 2 loops on your hook only (3 loops on your hook). YO once more and pull through all three loops to complete the Ehdc2tog.

Pattern Notes

• Do not ch 1 at the beg of row unless indicated.
• Overlay mosaic crochet for this pattern involves two colors. Each row is worked with a single color, alternating between them.
• Carry the color not in use inside of the work as you go.
• Colored squares on the outside of the red rep lines on the chart denote color to use for row.
• Blank squares in same color as worked single crochet stitches into the back loops only (BLO).
• Sizes are written as: Newborn (Baby, 9 mo, 1y, 2y) (4y, 6y, 8y, 10y, 12y)

Video Tutorial for the Mosaic Ridge Child Crochet Sweater

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Written Crochet Pattern Instructions

Mosaic Yoke Colorwork

Section 1 of Mosaic Yoke (Sizes Newborn – 2)

Rnd 1:

With Color A sc in each st around. | 60 (66, 72, 72, 78) sts

Rnd 2:

With Color B blo sc in the first, Mdc in next (working into the front loop of the setup round), *blo sc 1, Mdc 1; repeat from * around.

Rnd 3:

With Color A, *Mdc 1, blo sc 1; repeat from * around.

Rnd 4:

With Color B, *blo sc 3, Mdc 1, blo sc 2; repeat from * around.

Rnd 5:

With Color A, *Mdc 2, 2 Mdc in next, blo sc 1, Mdc 1, 2 Mdc in next; repeat from * around. | 80 (88, 96, 96, 104) sts

Section 1 of Mosaic Yoke (Sizes 4-12)

Rnd 1:

With Color A blo sc in each st around. | (78, 84, 84, 90, 90) sts

Rnd 2:

With Color B blo sc in the first, Mdc in next (working into the front loop of the setup round), *blo sc 1, Mdc 1; repeat from * around.

Rnd 3:

With Color A, *Mdc 1, blo sc 1; repeat from * around.

Rnd 4:

Repeat Rnd 2.

Rnd 5:

Repeat Rnd 3.

Rnd 6:

With Color B, *blo sc 3, Mdc 1, blo sc 2; repeat from * around.

Rnd 7:

With Color A, *Mdc 2, 2 Mdc in next, blo sc 1, Mdc 1, 2 Mdc in next; repeat from * around. | (104, 112, 112, 120, 120) sts

Section 2 of Mosaic Yoke (Sizes Newborn – 2)

Rnd 1:

With Color B blo sc in each st around.

Rnd 2:

With Color A *blo sc 1, Mdc 1; repeat from * around.

Rnd 3:

With Color B, *blo sc 2, [Mdc 1, blo sc 1] three times; repeat from * around.

Rnd 4:

With Color A *Mdc 2, [blo sc 1, Mdc 1]three times; repeat from * around.

Rnd 5:

With Color B, *blo sc 4, Mdc 1, blo sc 3; repeat from * around.

Rnd 6:

With Color A, *Mdc 3, 2 Mdc in next, blo sc 1, Mdc 2, 2 Mdc in next; repeat from * around. | 100 (110, 120, 120, 130) sts

Fasten off Color B.

Section 2 of Mosaic Yoke (Sizes 4-12)

Rnd 1:

With Color B blo sc in each st around.

Rnd 2:

With Color A *blo sc 1, Mdc 1; repeat from * around.

Rnd 3:

With Color B, *Mdc 1, blo sc 1; repeat from * around.

Rnd 4:

Repeat Rnd 2.

Rnd 5:

With Color B, *blo sc 2, [Mdc 1, blo sc 1] three times; repeat from * around.

Rnd 6:

With Color A *Mdc 2, [blo sc 1, Mdc 1] three times; repeat from * around.

Rnd 7:

With Color B, *blo sc 4, Mdc 1, blo sc 3; repeat from * around.

Rnd 8:

With Color A, *Mdc 3, 2 Mdc in next, blo sc 1, Mdc 2, 2 Mdc in next; repeat from * around. | (130, 140, 140, 150, 150) sts

Fasten off Color B.

Yoke Depth Repeats

Size Newborn Only:

Rnd 1:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 9 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 9 sts; repeat from * around. | 110 sts

Go to next section.

Size Baby Only:

Rnd 1:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 10 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 10 sts; repeat from * around. | 121 sts

Rnd 2:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the remaining sts around. | 122 sts

Go to next section.

Size 9 Months Only:

Rnd 1:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 2:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 14 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 14 sts; repeat from * around. | 128 sts

Work 1 more Rnd in Ehdc and then go to next section.

Size 1 Year Only:

Rnd 1:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 2:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 10 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 10 sts; repeat from * around. | 132 sts

Rnd 3:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 32 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 32 sts; repeat from * around. | 136 sts

Work 1 more Rnd in Ehdc and then go to next section.

Size 2 Years Only:

Rnd 1:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 2:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 9 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 9 sts; repeat from * around. | 143 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 10 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 10 sts; repeat from * around. | 156 sts

Work 2 more Rnds in Ehdc and then go to next section.

Size 4 Years Only:

Rnd 1:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 2:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 10 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 10 sts; repeat from * around. | 143 sts

Rnd 3:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 11 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 11 sts; repeat from * around. | 156 sts

Rnd 4:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 25 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 25 sts; repeat from * around. | 162 sts

Go to next section.

Size 6 Years Only:

Rnd 1:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 2:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 9 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 9 sts; repeat from * around. | 154 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 10 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 10 sts; repeat from * around. | 168 sts

Rnd 5:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 6:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 27 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 27 sts; repeat from * around. | 174 sts

Go to next section.

Size 8 Years Only:

Rnd 1:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 2:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 9 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 9 sts; repeat from * around. | 154 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 6:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 11 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 11 sts; repeat from * around. | 182 sts

Rnd 7:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 8:

2 Ehdc in the first 6 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 21 sts; repeat from * around. | 190 sts

Size 10 Years Only:

Rnd 1:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 2:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 9 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 9 sts; repeat from * around. | 165 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 10 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 10 sts; repeat from * around. | 180 sts

Rnd 5:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 6:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 11 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 11 sts; repeat from * around. | 195 sts

Rnd 7:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 8:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 38 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 38 sts; repeat from * around. | 200 sts

Work 2 more Rnds in Ehdc and then go to next section.

Size 12 Years Only:

Rnd 1:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 2:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 9 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 9 sts; repeat from * around. | 165 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 10 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 10 sts; repeat from * around. | 180 sts

Rnd 5:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 6:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 11 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 11 sts; repeat from * around. | 195 sts

Rnd 7:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 8:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 12 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 12 sts; repeat from * around. | 210 sts

Rnd 9:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 10:

2 Ehdc in the first, Ehdc in the next 34 sts, *2 Ehdc in next, Ehdc in the next 34 sts; repeat from * around. | 216 sts

Work 2 more Rnds in Ehdc and then go to next section.

Split for Body & Sleeves

Rnd 1:

*Ehdc 31 (34, 36, 38, 44) (47, 51, 54, 56, 60), skip the next 24 (26, 28, 30, 34) (34, 36, 41, 44, 48) sts; repeat from * one more time. | 62 (70, 72, 76, 88) (94, 102, 108, 112, 120) total body sts

Sweater Body

Rnds 1-11 (12, 13, 14, 15) (15, 16, 16, 17, 17):

Ehdc in each st around.

Sizing Tip: To make the sweater shorter or longer, work fewer or more rounds. Remember changing the length will affect the overall yardage.

Bottom Ribbing

Setup: To even out the height difference of rounds, sc in next, sl st in next and join with color B. Fasten off Color A.

Row 1:

Ch 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7, 7, 7), sc in second chain from hook and across remaining chs, sl st 2 sts on the body (these do not count as sts), turn. | 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6, 6, 6) sts

Row 2:

Skip the two sl st sts from the bottom body, blo sc in each st across, turn.

Row 3:

Ch 1 (turning chain does not count as a stitch), blo sc in each st across, sl st 2 sts on the body, turn.

Repeat Rows 2-3 around the bottom of the sweater body. Join last row to beginning row by slip stitching through blo of first and last row at the same time with the WS facing.

Sleeves

Rnd 1:

Join the yarn to the center of the underarm, sc in first (place marker), Ehdc in next, Ehdc in remaining sts around the arm opening, do not join and work continuously.

Tip: Be careful not to miss any stitches or pick up any extras; check your stitch count. There will be a gap on each underarm side, use your tail end to close these gaps, see video for tip. | 24 (26, 28, 30, 34) (34, 36, 41, 44, 48) sts

The sleeve rounds will be decreased to the cuff. You can adjust as needed for your fit, add or reduce the number of rnds for a custom sleeve length.

Tip: To avoid a ‘wandering decrease’, try keeping the decrease under the center arm but mixing up the placement every few rounds.

Size Newborn:

Rnd 2:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 23 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 22 sts

Rnds 5-12:

Repeat Rnds 3-4 four more times. | 18 sts

Size Baby:

Rnd 2:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 25 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 24 sts

Rnds 5-12:

Repeat Rnds 3-4 four more times. | 20 sts

Rnd 13:

Ehdc in each st around.

Size 9 Months:

Rnd 2:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 27 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 26 sts

Rnds 5-14:

Repeat Rnds 3-4 five more times. | 20 sts

Size 1 Year:

Rnd 2:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 29 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 28 sts

Rnds 5-16:

Repeat Rnds 3-4 six more times. | 22 sts

Size 2 Years:

Rnd 2:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 33 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 32 sts

Rnds 5-18:

Repeat Rnds 3-4 seven more times. | 25 sts

Rnd 19:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 24 sts

Size 4 Years:

Rnd 2:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 33 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 32 sts

Rnds 5-20:

Repeat Rnds 3-4 eight more times. | 24 sts

Rnds 21-22:

Ehdc in each st around.

Size 6 Years:

Rnds 2-3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 35 sts

Rnd 5:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 6:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 34 sts

Rnds 7-22:

Repeat Rnds 5-6 eight more times. | 26 sts

Rnds 23-26:

Ehdc in each st around.

Size 8 Years:

Rnd 2:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 40 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 39 sts

Rnds 5-26:

Repeat Rnds 3-4 eleven more times. | 28 sts

Rnds 27-28:

Ehdc in each st around.

Size 10 Years:

Rnd 2:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 43 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 42 sts

Rnds 5-28:

Repeat Rnds 3-4 twelve more times. | 30 sts

Rnds 29-31:

Ehdc in each st around.

Size 12 Years:

Rnd 2:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 47 sts

Rnd 3:

Ehdc in each st around.

Rnd 4:

Ehdc2tog, Ehdc in remaining sts around. | 46 sts

Rnds 5-32:

Repeat Rnds 3-4 fourteen more times. | 32 sts

Rnds 33-34:

Ehdc in each st around.

Sleeve Cuff

Setup: To even out the height difference of rounds, sc in next, sl st in next and join with color B. Fasten off Color A.

Row 1:

Ch 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 7, 7, 7, 7), sc in second chain from hook and across remaining chs, sl st 2 sts on the sleeve edge (these do not count as sts), turn. | 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6, 6, 6) sts

Row 2:

Skip the two sl st sts from the sleeve edge, blo sc in each st across, turn.

Row 3:

Ch 1 (turning chain does not count as a stitch, blo sc in each st across, sl st 2 sts on the sleeve edge, turn.

Repeat Rows 2-3 around the sleeve edge. Join last row to beginning row by slip stitching through blo of first and last row at the same time with the WS facing.

Finishing

Weave in any ends, block the garment if needed, and enjoy!

Keeping children’s handmade clothing looking great is all about a little extra love and care! To preserve those beautiful stitches and vibrant colors, gentle washing and air drying are key. With a bit of attention, those cherished handmade pieces will remain as special as the moments they were created for, bringing joy and style to your little one’s wardrobe. The Cuff-to-Cuff Sweater and Autumn Wheat Sweater are classic pieces that are sure to be passed down!

Cheers, and happy crocheting!