Free Baby Crochet Pattern
Boys Jacket
USA Format
Abbreviations
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
Group. (1sc, 3dc, 1sc) in same space.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
Size to fit approx:- 16 Inch chest, 0-3 month baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 11.5 Inches
Sleeve length from under arm to cuff 4.5 Inches
Materials
70 grams of King Cole big value DK in cornflower (056) Main
60 grams of King Cole big value DK in royal (021) Contrast
OR
2.50oz of Light Worsted Weight #3 Yarn in Main Color
2.20oz of Light Worsted Weight #3 Yarn in Contrast Color
4.50mm & 4.00mm crochet hooks
5 medium buttons
GAUGE -
1.5 groups and 3 pattern rows measures approx 1 Inch using 4.00mm hook
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Worked in one piece starting with yoke - Using 4.00mm hook and main color yarn, ch55,
(RS) 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in the next 6ch (front), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in
next 8ch (shoulder), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 17ch (back), 3dc in next ch,
1dc in the next 8ch (shoulder), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 8ch (front). Turn.
(60dc + ch3)
2nd Row - ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn.
3rd Row - Working in back loop of stitch, ch3, 1dc in the next 8sc, 3dc in next sc,
1dc in next 10sc, 3dc in next sc, 1dc in the next 19sc, 3dc in next sc, 1dc in the
next 10sc, 3dc in the next sc, 1dc in the next 9sc. Turn. (68dc + ch3)
4th Row - Working through both loops of stitch rpt 2nd Row. Turn.
5th Row - Working in back loop of stitch, ch3, 1dc in the next 9sc, 3dc in next sc,
1dc in next 12sc, 3dc in next sc, 1dc in the next 21sc, 3dc in next sc, 1dc in the
next 12sc, 3dc in the next sc, 1dc in the next 10sc. Turn. (76dc + ch3)
6th Row - Working through both loops of stitch rpt 2nd Row. Turn.
7th Row - Working in back loop of stitch, ch3, 1dc in the next 10sc, 3dc in next
sc, 1dc in next 14sc, 3dc in next sc, 1dc in the next 23sc, 3dc in next sc, 1dc in
the next 14sc, 3dc in the next sc, 1dc in the next 11sc. Turn. (84dc + ch3)
8th Row - Working through both loops of stitch rpt 2nd Row. Turn.
9th Row - Working in back loop of stitch, ch3, 1dc in the next 11sc, 3dc in next
sc, 1dc in next 16sc, 3dc in next sc, 1dc in the next 25sc, 3dc in next sc, 1dc in
the next 16sc, 3dc in the next sc, 1dc in the next 12sc. Turn. (92dc + ch3)
10th Row - Working through both loops of stitch rpt 2nd Row. Turn.
11th Row - Working in back loop of stitch, ch3, 1dc in the next 12sc, 3dc in next
sc, 1dc in next 18sc, 3dc in next sc, 1dc in the next 27sc, 3dc in next sc, 1dc in
the next 18sc, 3dc in the next sc, 1dc in the next 13sc. Turn. (100dc + ch3)
12th Row - Working through both loops of stitch rpt 2nd Row. Turn.
13th Row - Working in back loop of stitch, ch3,
* 2dc in next sc, 1dc in each of next 2sc,*
rpt from * to * 3 more times
2dc in next sc, 5dc in next sc
rpt from * to * 6 more times
2dc in next sc, 1dc in next sc, 5dc in next sc
rpt from * to * 9 more times
2dc in next sc, 1dc in next sc, 5dc in next sc
rpt from * to * 6 more times
2dc in next sc, 1dc in next sc, 5dc in next sc
rpt from * to * to last 2sc
2dc in next sc, 1dc in last sc. Turn. (150dc + ch3)
14th Row - (Divide for armholes) - ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 20dc,
2sc in next dc, skip 31dc, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 43dc, 2sc in next
dc, skip 31dc, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 20dc, 1sc in top of ch3. (93sc).
Commence Skirt - Working in back loop of stitch, ch5, skip 1sc * (1sc, ch2, 1sc)
in next sc, ch2, skip 2sc * rpt from * to * to last 3sc, skip 2sc, 1dc in last sc.
Turn.
Next Row - ch3, skip ch2, * (1sc, 3dc, 1sc) in ch2 space between sc’s, skip ch2,
* rpt from * to * to end, 1dc in 3rd of ch5. Turn. Fasten off. (30 groups)
Join in contrast color yarn.
Pattern Row 1 - ch5, * (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in centre dc of group, ch2, * rpt from * to
* to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.
Pattern Row 2 - ch3, skip ch2, * (1sc, 3dc, 1sc) in 2ch space between sc’s, skip
ch2, * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc in 3rd of ch5. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 in contrast color 7 more times. Fasten off.
Join in main color yarn.
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 once or until work measures 11.5” from shoulder. Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 - With 4.00mm hook, and WS facing rejoin main color to centre dc
of 5dc at base of armhole.
Next Row - Working through both loops of stitch ch1, 1sc in same dc, 1sc in each
of next 31dc, 1sc in centre of 5dc on opposite side of armhole, sl st to first sc
on beginning of row. Turn. (33sc)
Next Row - Working in back loop ch3, 1dc in each sc to end, sl st to top of ch3
on beginning of row. Turn. (32dc + ch3)
Rpt last 2 rows until 7dc rows have been worked in all from yoke or underarm sleeve
seam measures approx 4.5 Inches. Fasten off. Turn.
Cuff - With 4.00mm hook join in contrast color yarn, work ch1, 1sc in base of ch1,
1sc in each dc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row.
Next Row - Working in front loop of stitch ch3, skip 2sc * (1sc, 3dc, 1sc) in next
sc, skip 2sc, * rpt from * to * to last 2sc, skip last 2sc, sl st to top of ch3.
Turn.
(10 Groups)
Row 1 - Work through both loops of stitch from now on, ch5, * (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in
centre dc of group, ch2, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to 3rd of ch5.
Row 2 - ch3, skip ch2, * (1sc, 3dc, 1sc) in 2ch space between sc’s, skip ch2, * rpt
from * to * to end, sl st to top of ch3. Turn.
Rpt Row 1 & 2 once. Fasten off. Turn cuff back onto RS of sleeve.
Collar - With 4.50mm hook and WS facing rejoin contrast color yarn to neck edge,
work ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (53sc)
Next Row - Working in front loop of stitch ch3, skip 1sc, * (1sc, 3dc, 1sc) in next
sc, skip 2sc, * rpt from * to * to last 2sc, skip 1sc, 1dc in last sc. Turn. (17
Groups)
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 from skirt twice. Fasten off.
Button/Buttonhole Bands (Written for a boy, but can be changed to opposite side for
a girl) - Starting with WS facing, using 4.00mm hook join main color yarn
at neck edge on right hand front, working downwards work ch1, 1sc in base of ch1,
work 51 more sc evenly along in row ends. Turn. (52sc)
Next Row - ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn. Rpt last row once.
Fasten off.
Next Row - Working on WS join main color to lower front edge, ch1, 1sc in base of
ch1, work 51 more sc evenly along in row ends up to neck edge. Turn.
Next Row (Buttonholes) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in next 10sc,
* rpt from * to * three more times, ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in remaining sc. Turn.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc and 2ch space to end.
Fasten off.
Finishing - Close small gaps underarms, sew on buttons to correspond with buttonholes,
sew in and tie off any loose ends of yarn.
Hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern for a boys jacket.
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