Cotton Candy Raglan Sweater Pattern – Top-Down Knit Child’s Sweater with Ruffle Hem

The Cotton Candy Raglan is a seamless, top-down knit sweater designed for little ones who love soft colors, cozy layers, and twirly details. This design began when Maggie picked out her own yarn and proudly declared it her “cotton candy sweater”—and the name (and feeling) stuck.

Classic raglan shaping keeps the construction approachable, while the sweet bell ruffle hem adds movement and personality. Knit in the round from the neckline down, this pattern allows you to easily customize length and skip the ruffle for a simple rolled hem if desired.

Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate

• Construction: Seamless, top-down raglan

• Sizes: To fit 21 (23, 25, 26.5, 28)" chest

• Finished Chest: 26 (28, 30, 32, 34)"

• Yarn Weight: CYC 4 / Worsted

• Yardage: 325 yds (1 ball) for smallest size; all other sizes require 2 balls

• Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm

• Gauge: 18 sts & 28 rnds = 4” in stockinette stitch

• Techniques: Raglan increases, knitting in the round, decorative hem, View the bind off video on my YouTube channel

📄 This listing is for a PDF knitting pattern only.