Nintai Mini Sweater Crochet Pattern

Just like the adult version, this design celebrates simplicity: a clean, seamless construction with a delicate texture that turns a basic garment into something truly special.
Nintai is one of those projects meant to be enjoyed slowly, perfect for reconnecting with the pleasure of crocheting.

The yarn combination you choose for your Nintai will make it unique and one of a kind 🧶

This pattern includes sizes from 2 to 14 years, and its timeless texture makes it perfect for both girls and boys 💕

This design also has an adult version: Sweater Nintai, and both are available as a bundle.

If you’d like to learn more about the design, its story, construction, and creative process, you can watch the video here.

Language: This pattern is available in Spanish and English (US Terms)

Skill level: Intermediate (the video tutorials also make it suitable for confident beginners)

This pattern includes:

- 7 sizes
- Detailed, step-by-step instructions
- Links to supporting video tutorials
(videos are in Spanish, but you can activate subtitles or automatic voice translation in your language)

Included sizes:

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14 years

Finished sweater measurements:

Chest circumference:

• Size 2: 63 cm / 24.8 in
• Size 4: 66 cm / 25.9 in
• Size 6: 71.5 cm / 28.1 in
• Size 8: 75.5 cm / 29.7 in
• Size 10: 79 cm / 31.1 in
• Size 12: 82.5 cm / 32.4 in
• Size 14: 86 cm / 33.8 in

Recommended ease: 4–5 cm / approx. 1.5–1.9 in

Fit: Classic, regular fit with a round neckline

Construction:

The sweater is worked top-down, in the round, with raglan sleeves and no seams.

It begins worked flat (back and forth), similar to a cardigan, to add depth to the back neckline while raglan increases are worked at the same time.
Once the neckline shaping is complete, the fronts are joined and the work continues in the round.

After reaching the yoke width, the sleeves are placed on hold while the body and hem are worked.
Finally, the sleeves are resumed, and the cuffs and neckline are finished using the same ribbed texture.

Yarn & materials:

This project uses two yarns:

Solid Color (SC):
Solid-color cotton yarn, weight 2 – Sport (WPI: 15)
Suggested yarn: Cotton by Revesderecho (100% cotton, 250 m / 100 g – 273 yd / 3.5 oz)

Multicolor (MC):
Color-transition cotton yarn, weight 2 – Sport (WPI: 15)
Suggested yarn: Algodón Estampado Gardenia by Lanas Orquídea
(51% cotton, 49% acrylic, 300 m / 100 g – 328 yd / 3.5 oz)

Yarn requirements:

• Size 2: SC 150 g / MC 100 g
• Size 4: SC 150 g / MC 100 g
• Size 6: SC 200 g / MC 100 g
• Size 8: SC 200 g / MC 150 g
• Size 10: SC 200 g / MC 150 g
• Size 12: SC 250 g / MC 200 g
• Size 14: SC 250 g / MC 200 g

Hook:

4 mm crochet hook (US G-6)

Gauge:

22 stitches and 12 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in),
measured after washing and blocking, worked in the main texture with a 4 mm hook.

Pattern release date: January 2026