Easy Crochet Pattern - Top Down Raglan | St Ives Slouchy Sweater

This slouchy oversized sweater is as easy to crochet as it is to wear. Cool and comfortable the seamless sweater is worked from the top down with a raglan sleeve for a casual look.

• The advantage of this method is that you can try it on as you are working to make sure it fits you well.
• Also, there are NO SEAMS, hurray!
• You can make it your own by crocheting a longer or shorter cropped style once the main body is worked.

So pull on your denim shorts and get out there for a mooch along the beach. 

This size-inclusive design is a quick make and is the perfect project for a new crocheter wanting to dive into their first garment. 

This is an easy level crochet pattern and the techniques involved are all explained within the pattern notes. There's even a YouTube Tutorial for the stitch. All patterns are written in standard US terms.

SIZING: This sweater is available in sizes XS (28 inch chest) through to 5XL (60-62 inch chest).Shoulder to waist is approximately 23 inches (60cm), ease around the bust is up to 7 inches

YOU WILL NEED: 6mm (size J) crochet hook.
Aran/Worsted Yarn. Any material will work so you can try a cool cotton version for the Summer or go warm and woolly in the Winter.

Size XS Approx 680m/744yds 

Size S Approx 760m/831 yds 

Size M Approx 835m/914yds 

Size L Approx 1010m/1105yds

Size XL Approx 1420m/1553yds 

Size 2XL Approx 1510m/1652yds 

Size 3XL Approx 1680m/1837yds 

Size 4XL Approx 1850m/2023yds 

Size 5XL Approx  1920m/2100yds