Wednesday, 15 October 2025

A Little Boy Jacket & Beanie – Free Crochet Baby Set Pattern

 A lil boy jacket n' beanie - so cutely modelledA lil boy jacket n' beanie - free crochet pattern info from Sweet Nothings Crochet

It's quite hard finding baby stuff specifically for boys, isn't it? But this is a really cute jacket and perfect for what I am looking for.  The jacket has this cute collar that runs around the back - almost adult-like and totally adorable.  I paired it with a beanie so my client gets a full set. Come along and let's work on this together.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used just over 100 gms;  Indian unbranded cotton yarn with a 3.75 mm crochet hook ; embroidery needle ; sewing needle ; fabric glue.
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros or unbranded knitting cotton or Oswal Cashmilon acrylic 4-ply yarn as well
General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
International yarns :  Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.
Skill level : Easy

Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw 
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs 
What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
What is a chain stitch ?  https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY

Half Double Crochet : Hdc :  yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ; 

yo, draw through all 3 lps.  One hdc made.  

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8
How to make thin yarn bulky :  here
Here is a sizing chart for general neck sizing here or here
Here is a sizing chart for general body sizing here, here or here

Abbreviations used :  Using U.S Terminology
dc : Double crochet        sp(s) : Space(s)
st(s) : Stitch(es)              hk : Hook
lp : Loop(s)                     yo : Yarn Over
sk : Skip                         sc : Single crochet
ch : Chain

Instructions using U.S terminology
I've made this jacket for a one-yr old lil boy and added a beanie to match.  There are videos of all stitches used above.
the mum loves the jacket so yaaythe jacket all done
I've used this pattern today. 
the cute beanie all donethe beanie and jacket combo done
And then I paired it with a cute beanie from the wide selection of sizes here 

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Here are some of my older blanket / granny square and motif creations.  














































































































Thursday, 2 October 2025

AHIRI JACKET

AHIRI JACKET - crochet pattern info from Sweet Nothings Crochet

This unusual four-row pattern repeat for a girl's frock-like jacket is one you should really try.  This jacket has several sizes and is really coolI’ve used some unbranded knitting cotton with a 3.75 mm crochet hook.  I added a cute cap to match the jacket.  Isn't it a really lovely combination?

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In case you have just joined me, know that you can access all of my earlier creations by checking under ‘categories’ on the right hand side of this blog under “Labels”.  Then, for your convenience, follow me here or on Facebook, You Tube, Pinterest, Twitter or Instagram.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used about 150 gm of  unbranded knitting cotton  with a 3.75 mm crochet hook.
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros or unbranded knitting cotton or Oswal Cashmilon acrylic 4-ply yarn as well
General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
International yarns :  Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.
Size made : 6 to 9 months
You can make this to any size.  Size only given for rough yarn estimation.

Abbreviations used : Using U.S terminology
ch : chain           ch-sp : chain space
sp : space           rep : Repeat
fdc : Foundation double crochet                                
dc : Double crochet

Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
What is a chain stitch ?  https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY
Children’s sizing chart :  http://www.childrenssizechart.com/
Here is a sizing chart for general neck sizing : here or here
Here is a sizing chart for general sizing  here or here or here 

Instructions :  Using U.S terminology
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.  This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project. 

This is not my original pattern. Go Here or here for this pattern

What do you need before you start this pattern?
I always keep this info handy because sometimes (like for this pattern) the yarn/hook given does not match the yarn I have or want to use - so today I have adapted this pattern to suit my requirements.
I worked on the 4-yr old pattern to make it for a just over 3-yr old little girl

Measurements needed :
1) Full length of jacket (from shoulder to base of jacket)
2) Full length of sleeve (from shoulder to wrist)
3) Round chest
4) Round armhole

There are five parts to this creation, so let's start.

I found this chart that really helped me get my measurements.  

Check out this one, or this one as well

Chart showing jacket sizing
Here are some videos for stitches I have used today

Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA  


What is a chain stitch ?  https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice.  One dc made. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

I worked my full project in one color, but the pattern uses several colors, so this video could come handy.

How to change colors seamlessly : https://youtu.be/fRzSBja9jno 

How to carry your yarn when using two colors : https://youtu.be/NuascBU3pxQ 

Half Double Crochet : Hdc :  yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ; 

yo, draw through all 3 lps.  One hdc made.  

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8

I took a few photos as I was working on my creation that may help clarify the construction.
we start with the fsc row and work left to right but the pattern then is top to bottom - like in the next picThis is how the skirt part will look top to bottom 
so we start the fdc row and work left to right .. and but we're working the skirt in panels from top to bottom

one set of panels worked - 4 row repeatand this is how the skirt portion looks when done
the 4-row pattern repeat that creates one 'panel' .. and this is how the skirt portion looks when done
When we are finished with the skirt, we work along that top edgeWe create the yoke (with armholes) along that top edge
When we are finished with the skirt, we work along that top edge and we create the yoke (with armholes) along that top edge
buttons all doneyoke and sleeve detailAHIRI JACKET all done
and this is how it looks all done
jacket and cap detailmatching capmatching cap all done
I then made a cap for this cute creation using the information from this pattern here

Whatever pattern you decide, I can guarantee that the recipient will be really happy. So have fun, enjoy and spread smiles.
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and some bolero/jacket/vests that will look grand on a top..





















































I have a few girls dresses, and just in case you want a dekho at those free patterns … here you go  


























































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..and some belts..

Here's a quick look at some bag patterns …