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Here is a complete crochet pattern for a **Child’s 8-Bit Mushroom Raglan Jumper**.

This pattern uses the raglan construction method (worked from the neck down) and features a pixel-art style "Power-Up Mushroom" motif on the chest.

# PATTERN: Child’s 8-Bit Mushroom Raglan

**DIFFICULTY LEVEL:** Beginner/Advanced Beginner
**SIZES:** 2-4 years (4-6 years, 6-8 years)
**FINISHED CHEST:** 60cm (66cm, 72cm)

## MATERIALS
*   **Yarn:** Worsted / Aran weight yarn (10 ply).
    *   **Main Colour (MC):** Blue – 350g (400g, 450g)
    *   **Contrast Colour 1 (CC1):** Red – 50g (Cap)
    *   **Contrast Colour 2 (CC2):** White – 20g (Spots)
    *   **Contrast Colour 3 (CC3):** Peach/Skin Tone – 20g (Face)
    *   **Contrast Colour 4 (CC4):** Black – 10g (Eyes)
*   **Hook:** 5.00mm (Metric)
*   **Notions:** Tapestry needle, 4 stitch markers, scissors.

## TENSION (GAUGE)
14 stitches and 16 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm in Double Crochet (dc) using 5.00mm hook.
*Check your tension. If you have too many stitches in 10cm, switch to a larger hook. If you have too few, switch to a smaller hook.*

## TERMINOLOGY & ABBREVIATIONS (UK English)
*   **ch:** chain
*   **dc:** double crochet (equivalent to US single crochet)
*   **ss:** slip stitch
*   **st(s):** stitch(es)
*   **inc:** increase (work 2 dc into the same stitch)
*   **RS:** Right Side
*   **WS:** Wrong Side
*   **MC:** Main Colour
*   **CC:** Contrast Colour

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## CHARTS SECTION

### CHART A: The Power-Up Mushroom
**Grid Size:** 19 stitches wide × 18 rows high.
**Placement:** Worked on the front chest panel after the raglan separation.

**Chart Key:**
□ = MC (Blue/Background)
■ = CC1 (Red/Cap)
○ = CC2 (White/Spots)
x = CC3 (Peach/Face)
● = CC4 (Black/Eyes)

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### Chart Instructions
1.  **Reading the Chart:**
    *   Read **Odd Numbered Rows (RS)** from **Right to Left**.
    *   Read **Even Numbered Rows (WS)** from **Left to Right**.
2.  **Technique:** Use the **Tapestry Crochet** method. Carry the unused colour yarn along the top of your previous row and crochet over it with the active colour. This creates a neat finish on the inside with no loose strands for little fingers to catch on.
3.  **Colour Changes:** Change colour on the last yarn-over of the previous stitch. (e.g., If the next stitch is Red, insert hook with Blue, yarn over Blue, pull up loop, yarn over **Red**, pull through both loops).

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### The Yoke (Worked Top-Down)
*Note: This pattern is worked in turned rows (back and forth) even though it forms a circle, to ensure the chart stays straight and doesn't slant.*

**Foundation:** Using MC and 5.00mm hook, ch 65 (71, 77).

**Row 1 (RS):** Dc in 2nd ch from hook. Dc in next 9 (10, 11) chs (Right Back), 3dc in next ch (place marker in centre st), dc in next 10 (11, 12) chs (Right Sleeve), 3dc in next ch (mark centre), dc in next 20 (22, 24) chs (Front), 3dc in next ch (mark centre), dc in next 10 (11, 12) chs (Left Sleeve), 3dc in next ch (mark centre), dc in remaining 10 (11, 12) chs (Left Back). Turn.

**Row 2 (WS):** Ch 1 (does not count as st), *dc in each st to marker, 3dc in marked st (move marker to new centre st); repeat from * 3 more times, dc in each st to end. Turn.

**Repeat Row 2** for a total of 18 (20, 22) rows.
*   *Note: Your square will grow larger. Ensure you move the markers up into the centre of the 3-dc corners on every row.*

### Separating for Body
**Next Row (RS):**
1.  Dc across Back stitches to first marker.
2.  Dc in the marked stitch.
3.  **Chain 4** (underarm), skip all Sleeve stitches up to the next marker.
4.  Dc in the next marked stitch and across all Front stitches to the next marker.
5.  Dc in the marked stitch.
6.  **Chain 4** (underarm), skip all Sleeve stitches up to the next marker.
7.  Dc in the marked stitch and remaining Back stitches.
8.  Join with a ss to the first dc of the row.

### The Body (With Colorwork)
*You are now working in joined rounds, but you MUST TURN at the end of every round to keep the texture consistent and the chart straight.*

**Setup Round:** Ch 1, dc in each st and each ch around. Join with ss. Turn.
**Rounds 1-4:** Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with ss. Turn.

**Begin Chart A:**
*In this section, you will work the Mushroom motif on the centre front stitches.*
1.  Find the centre 19 stitches of the Front panel. Mark the start and end of this 19-st section.
2.  Work Round: Ch 1, dc with MC up to the first marker.
3.  Follow **Row 1 of Chart A** across the 19 stitches (switching colours as indicated).
4.  Switch back to MC and dc to end of round. Join with ss, TURN.
5.  **Next Round:** Ch 1, dc with MC to the chart section. Work **Row 2 of Chart A** (reading left to right). Finish round in MC. Join, TURN.

Continue working rows 3-18 of Chart A.

**Lower Body:**
Once Chart A is complete, cut CC yarns. Continue in MC only.
Work dc rounds (turning after each join) until the jumper measures 30cm (35cm, 40cm) from the underarm, or desired length.

**Bottom Edging:**
Work 4 rounds of dc. Fasten off.

### The Sleeves
1.  Join MC yarn at the centre of the underarm chain.
2.  Ch 1, pick up and dc 2 stitches from the underarm chain, dc in each unworked sleeve stitch from the Yoke, pick up and dc remaining 2 stitches from underarm chain. Join with ss. Turn.
3.  **Next Round:** Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join, Turn.
4.  Repeat Step 3 until sleeve measures 25cm (29cm, 33cm) or desired length.
5.  **Decrease Round:** *Dc 2, dc2tog; rep from * around to tighten the cuff.
6.  Work 2 rounds straight dc. Fasten off.
Repeat for second sleeve.

### Neck Finishing
1.  Join MC to any stitch on the neck opening.
2.  Ch 1, dc evenly around the neck opening. Join with ss.
3.  Fasten off.

## FINISHING & BLOCKING
1.  **Weave in ends:** Use a tapestry needle to secure all loose tails inside the work.
2.  **Blocking:** Because of the colorwork, the chest area might feel stiffer or slightly pulled.
    *   Wet the garment in lukewarm water (add a little wool wash if using wool).
    *   Squeeze out excess water gently (do not wring).
    *   Lay flat on a towel.
    *   Gently stretch the chart area into a perfect square shape to ensure the Mushroom looks pixel-perfect.
    *   Allow to dry completely.

## COLOR MANAGEMENT TIPS
*   **Floats:** When carrying yarn behind the work (Tapestry method), give the hidden yarn a tiny tug every 5-6 stitches to prevent it from looping out, but don't pull too tight or the sweater will pucker.
*   **Bobbins:** If you find the yarns tangling, wind small amounts of Red, White, Peach, and Black onto bobbins or clothes pegs rather than using the whole ball attached to the work.