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# COZY TODDLER TURTLENECK PULLOVER

A classic, comfortable pullover designed for toddlers featuring a cozy turtleneck collar, ribbed edging, and easy-care construction. Worked flat in pieces from the bottom up using simple double crochet fabric, this intermediate-level pattern creates a timeless wardrobe staple perfect for layering.

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: Worsted weight (#4 Medium) yarn
- **Yardage Required**:
  - Size 2T: 450 yards
  - Size 3T: 500 yards
  - Size 4T: 550 yards
  - Size 5T: 600 yards
  - Size 6T: 650 yards

**Recommended Yarn**: Any worsted weight acrylic or cotton blend suitable for children's wear (machine washable recommended)

**Hook**: US Size H-8 (5.0 mm) for main body, or size needed to obtain gauge
**Hook**: US Size G-6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing

**Notions**:
- Yarn needle for seaming
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
- Scissors

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## GAUGE

**Critical**: Gauge must be accurate for proper fit.

With larger hook (H-8/5.0mm) in double crochet:
**14 dc and 8 rows = 4" (10 cm) square**

**Gauge Swatch Instructions**:
With larger hook, ch 20.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (18 dc)
Rows 2-10: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in each st across.
Fasten off. Block swatch lightly and measure.

**If your gauge is off**:
- Too many stitches per 4" → Use larger hook
- Too few stitches per 4" → Use smaller hook

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## SIZES & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Pattern includes 5 toddler sizes with approximately 2-3" positive ease for comfort and layering.

| Size | Age | Finished Chest | Body Length* | Sleeve Length** |
|------|-----|----------------|--------------|-----------------|
| 2T   | 2 years | 24" (61 cm) | 9.5" (24 cm) | 9.5" (24 cm) |
| 3T   | 3 years | 25" (63.5 cm) | 10" (25.5 cm) | 10.5" (26.5 cm) |
| 4T   | 4 years | 26" (66 cm) | 10.5" (26.5 cm) | 11.5" (29 cm) |
| 5T   | 5 years | 27" (68.5 cm) | 11" (28 cm) | 12.5" (31.5 cm) |
| 6T   | 6 years | 28" (71 cm) | 11.5" (29 cm) | 13.5" (34 cm) |

*Body length measured from underarm to hem (not including ribbing)
**Sleeve length measured from underarm to cuff (not including ribbing)

**Additional Measurements**:
- Bottom ribbing: 1.5" (4 cm)
- Cuff ribbing: 1.5" (4 cm)
- Armhole depth: 4.5" (5, 5, 5.5, 5.5")
- Turtleneck height: 6.5" (16.5 cm) - folds to 3.25"
- Shoulder width: 7.5" (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5")

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## ABBREVIATIONS

- ch = chain
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- BLO = back loop only
- inc = increase
- dec = decrease
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- rep = repeat
- sp = space
- [ ] = work instructions within brackets as many times as directed

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## PATTERN NOTES

1. **Construction**: This pullover is worked flat in 4 separate pieces (back, front, and 2 sleeves), then seamed together. The turtleneck is worked in rounds after assembly.

2. **Turning Chain**: Throughout pattern, ch 3 at beginning of row counts as first dc unless otherwise noted.

3. **Ribbing**: Worked in single crochet through back loops only (BLO) for stretch and elasticity. Smaller hook used for tighter ribbing.

4. **Stitch Count**: Numbers in parentheses indicate stitch counts for different sizes, listed as (2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6T). If only one number appears, it applies to all sizes.

5. **Seaming**: Use mattress stitch or whip stitch for neat, invisible seams.

6. **Right Side**: All odd-numbered rows are RS unless otherwise noted.

7. **Fit Notes**: Design includes 2-3" positive ease. For a roomier fit, size up. For a closer fit, size down.

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## PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

### BACK PANEL

**Bottom Ribbing:**
With smaller hook (G-6/4.0mm), ch 10.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (9 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc BLO in each st across. (9 sc)

Repeat Row 2 until ribbing measures:
- 2T: 11.5" (29 cm) - approximately 40 rows
- 3T: 12" (30.5 cm) - approximately 42 rows
- 4T: 12.5" (31.5 cm) - approximately 44 rows
- 5T: 13" (33 cm) - approximately 46 rows
- 6T: 13.5" (34 cm) - approximately 47 rows

Do not fasten off.

**Join Ribbing:**
Rotate ribbing 90 degrees to work along long edge. With RS facing and larger hook (H-8/5.0mm):

Setup Row: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work (42, 44, 46, 48, 49) dc evenly spaced across long edge of ribbing. [(42, 44, 46, 48, 49) dc total]

*Math check: 42 dc ÷ 3.5 dc per inch = 12" × 2 = 24" chest for 2T ✓*

**Body:**
Row 1 (WS): Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across. [(42, 44, 46, 48, 49) dc]

Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across. [(42, 44, 46, 48, 49) dc]

Repeat Row 2 until piece measures from top of ribbing:
- 2T: 8" (20.5 cm) - approximately 16 rows
- 3T: 8.5" (21.5 cm) - approximately 17 rows
- 4T: 9" (23 cm) - approximately 18 rows
- 5T: 9.5" (24 cm) - approximately 19 rows
- 6T: 10" (25.5 cm) - approximately 20 rows

End with a WS row.

**Armhole Shaping:**
Row 1 (RS): Sl st in first (4, 4, 4, 5, 5) sts, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across to last (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. [(36, 38, 40, 40, 41) dc]

*Math check 2T: 42 - 3 - 3 = 36 ✓*

Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across. [(36, 38, 40, 40, 41) dc]

Repeat Row 2 until armhole measures:
- 2T: 4.5" (11.5 cm) - approximately 9 rows total from armhole start
- 3T: 5" (12.5 cm) - approximately 10 rows
- 4T: 5" (12.5 cm) - approximately 10 rows
- 5T: 5.5" (14 cm) - approximately 11 rows
- 6T: 5.5" (14 cm) - approximately 11 rows

End with a WS row.

**Shoulder and Neck Shaping:**

*First Shoulder:*
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, turn, dc in next (10, 11, 12, 12, 13) sts (11, 12, 13, 13, 14 dc including ch-3), leave remaining sts unworked, turn. [(11, 12, 13, 13, 14) dc]

Row 2: Ch 2, turn, dc2tog, dc in each st across. [(10, 11, 12, 12, 13) dc]

Fasten off.

*Back Neck:*
Skip center (14, 14, 14, 14, 13) sts for back neck.

*Second Shoulder:*
With RS facing, join yarn in next st after back neck.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, dc in next (10, 11, 12, 12, 13) sts. [(11, 12, 13, 13, 14) dc]

Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc2tog. [(10, 11, 12, 12, 13) dc]

Fasten off.

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### FRONT PANEL

Work same as Back Panel through armhole shaping until armhole measures:
- 2T: 2.5" (6.5 cm)
- 3T: 3" (7.5 cm)
- 4T: 3" (7.5 cm)
- 5T: 3.5" (9 cm)
- 6T: 3.5" (9 cm)

End with a WS row. [(36, 38, 40, 40, 41) dc]

**Neck Shaping:**

*First Shoulder and Neck:*
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, turn, dc in next (12, 13, 14, 14, 15) sts (13, 14, 15, 15, 16 dc including ch-3), leave remaining sts unworked, turn. [(13, 14, 15, 15, 16) dc]

Row 2: Ch 2, turn, dc2tog, dc in each st across. [(12, 13, 14, 14, 15) dc]

Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc2tog. [(11, 12, 13, 13, 14) dc]

Row 4: Ch 2, turn, dc2tog, dc in each st across. [(10, 11, 12, 12, 13) dc]

Row 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across. [(10, 11, 12, 12, 13) dc]

Repeat Row 5 until armhole measures same as Back to shoulder.

Fasten off.

*Front Neck:*
Skip center (10, 10, 10, 10, 9) sts for front neck.

*Second Shoulder and Neck:*
With RS facing, join yarn in next st after front neck.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, dc in next (12, 13, 14, 14, 15) sts. [(13, 14, 15, 15, 16) dc]

Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st