I'd like to make something like the R1 Hoody for my kids. Maybe not the offset zipper if that's too hard. Definitely a 3 panel hood, long sleeves with thumbloops, and a long hem. I would probably use midweight Polartec Powerdry wool blend.
I would probably make one for myself too, but I have many mid layers already. My kids don't, and there isn't much available for kids except for cheap $10 Old Navy fleece and some very high dollar semi-custom items.
Kids also grow very fast, so it seems if I keep making bigger sizes of the same pattern it will get easier each time.
The pattern I'm leaning towards is The Green Pepper #510 Kid's Hooded Pullover. It doesn't have raglan sleeves, but that would probably make assembly easier. http://www.thegreenpepper.com/downloads/510web.pdf
