It’s been months in the making, but at long last the pattern has been written, tested by wonderful crocheters, and the Sven Sweater is ready for sale!
It’s been an exciting journey – one that began when I had my own little boys and realized just how many crochet baby sweaters were only for girls. This sweater is definitely for boys. And for girls! It’s all in the colors. The pattern was inspired by a blanket I saw at a Swedish furnishings store over the summer – it was bold and graphic and had a great look. One that begged to be translated to crochet!
Figuring out how to put it all together was a learning process for me, and inspired me to make the Tapestry Crochet Video, to explain one of the techniques used in the sweater. It’s this technique that has led me to label it as Intermediate difficulty, but I do think that a determined beginner could do a great job with it as well.
Because it is unique, detailed, and well tested, I’ve decided to make this my first paid pattern, for just $3.99. I hope you’ll agree that it’s worth it. It’s sized 0 – 6 months, and is the perfect crochet pattern to make for any baby boy or girl. The Sven Sweater pattern is in PDF format, and available on Craftsy and as a Ravelry download. And you can purchase the Sven Sweater – right here at moogly! Just click buy now!
Thanks so much for all your support and excitement about my past patterns – and don’t worry, the free patterns will continue! But I hope to add more special, paid patterns in the future too. And I want to give a special thanks to all my testers, as well as those who volunteered – I couldn’t have done it without you!
Sven Sweater is Copyright 2012 Tamara Kelly – All Rights Reserved Do not distribute or share this pattern, and do not reproduce the pattern other than for personal use by the purchaser. Personal, private & local sales of finished items are allowed. Please contact [email protected] for questions regarding internet sales or commercial use of items made from this pattern.
Caroline says
is very beautiful, I love it!
moogly says
Thank you so much!
Jennifer Watson says
Awesome! I felt the same way about crochet sweaters and boys. I tried to imagine them in boy colors, but they still look girls because of the stitching. Hoping to do this in December/January as my “final weeks of pregnancy” project.
moogly says
Thanks Jennifer! I hope you enjoy the pattern – and congratulations!
anna says
Lovely ! The colors and the pattern !
Thanks for the visit.
Have a nice evening.
Anna
Sara - My Merry Messy Life says
I saw you post this on Facebook and it really caught my eye – the color choices are perfect and so beautiful! Might just have to make this for our little baby boy due in a few months!
moogly says
Thanks Sarah!
Ginny says
Very cute. I love the little hood, and I do think that those colours would suit girls as well as boys. But I did put my daughter in a babygro covered with cars.
moogly says
Yes, these colors are pretty neutral, aren’t they? But of course I expect people will use all sorts of colors when they make their own – and I can’t wait to see them!
George says
Wow this is just gorgeous. I want one for myself! Are you planning on making it available in larger sizes? I don’t know any little ones that little, but I do know some slightly older kidlets that would look lovely in a Sven Sweater!
moogly says
Hi George! I do plan to expand the size range somewhat, though probably not to adults. What sizes are you looking for?
George says
I know and eighteen-month-old and a three-year-old I’d love to make sweaters for, thought I’m tempted just to make one anyone and see if I can find a home for it after!
moogly says
Thanks George! It helps me to know what people are looking for, so I have some goals to work towards.
Joyce says
I too am hoping you will develop the size range. I have a 3 y/o grand-daughter who is wearing a size 6x right now. She would sure look adorable in this sweater!
moogly says
I do plan to, as soon as things slow down a bit here at home.
Kym says
I would love to buy the pattern but could you email me .. I would have to make it bigger my son is size 4t to 5 t he is 4 years old .. What would I need to do .. Or do you have other pattern and where would I find them thank you very much
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Kym! That’s a lot of upsizing, and while it’s do-able I don’t currently have the numbers for that. I don’t have any patterns in that size currently available, but I can see there’s a lot of demand and I’m working on upsizing the patterns one size a time!
Julie says
Great pattern! I switched up the colors and added a lining for my 3 week old nephew. Can’t wait to try it on him!
Tamara Kelly says
Melissa Martin says
Just bought the pattern and can’t wait to make it for my great nephew. So glad you posted bigger sizes so I could do it. You are so talented and I have loved every one of your patterns I have tried. Congrats on your latest award! You certainly deserve it.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Melissa! I appreciate you saying so!
Melissa martin says
I finished the sweater! As usual you wrote a great, easy to follow pattern. I love the fact that you leave out most sewing. Ugh…..I hate that part! I did a different little boy cardigan recently that required every piece to be sewn. Here’s the pic for you….hope I did it justice.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=548115308616576&set=a.535286526566121.1073741828.534853043276136&type=1&theater
Tamara Kelly says
I love it Melissa! The crayon theme is perfect!
Melody Slachter says
Good Morning,
I purchased your pattern and am excited to get started, but am wondering about the size 0-6 months size you mention above. That is the size I really need, but the pattern starts at size 6 months and goes up from there. Do I need to purchase a different pattern to get the size 0-6 months?
Thank you so much for your help!
Blessings,
Melody
Tamara Kelly says
The 6 month size is 0-6 mths – sorry for any confusion there! I just put 6 mths to save space on the pattern.
Melody Slachter says
Thank you so much! I love the pattern – decided to just use a smaller hook. It’s turning out SO cute!!