Sweet Nothings Crochet: EASY GIRL’S JACKET

EASY GIRL’S JACKET

This is a cute pattern that I found on you tube , so yup, not mine .. but that was for a small baby girl, and here I have adapted that pattern for a 6 yr old

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Materials used : Today I’ve used ~ about 3 balls of Vardhman Soft n’ Smart shimmer (4- ply) yarn, with a 3.5 mm with a 3 mm crochet hook ; embroidery needle ; sewing needle ; fabric glue to seal ends ; crochet stitch markers ; buttons; press buttons ; satin ribbon ; headband ; tic-tac clips ; rubber band ; hair comb or barrette ; beads n more

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose , 4-ply knitting cotton , or unbranded knitting cotton or White Rose or bamboo knitting cotton , Milk cotton ; Silk yarns as well as Vardhaman acrylic yarns ; Baby soft acrylic yarn , Ganga Spectrum 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 , Lily Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn, Caron Simply Soft , Bernat Softee chunky.

Skill level : Intermediate to Advanced skill level

Stitches used :

How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY

What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

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

Whipstitch to join : https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

Abbreviations used :

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet sp : Space

sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over

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.

You can make this for any size, using any yarn and suitable hook.

So you can make the same pattern (but you will need to calculate some things on your own, be warned), then you can do it with these tweaks.

The original pattern that I have followed is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCk1dy4jlf8

And https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0cp1F2NhOQ

On top of this blog are links for neckline sizing.

Now the video starts with 55 sts and its for a particular size as given, right?

So say you’re working it for a 6 yr old (as I am), then go to this link https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279838234527/ for a similar neckline pattern.

Now what does it say for 6 yrs (6 anos) – it says start with 86 sts.

It then says that the sides of our 6 yr old neckline will be divided at the 13^th st (for back) ; 17^th st (for one side) ; keep 26 sts (for front) ; 17 sts again (for the 2^nd side) and you will end with the last set of 13 sts for the back. Right? Good.

Now remember that the video is for one size, and my instructions are for a 6-yr old.

These are only indicative ideas and not exactly the size you may want.. but with these ideas, you can make it to your size.

Remember that you choose whatever neckline size you need for you child.

OK, So in the video, after the first 6 sts, she works a “V” st.. that is what you will work on the 13^th st, then 17^th st, 26^th st and 17^th st – so four “V” sts that will be worked all around.

These four “V”-sts will form the four corners for our neckline.

In case you are making a front open vest / jacket, then the 13 sts (with the 6-yr old jacket) will mark the two fronts. Easy enough, right?

Now the pattern needs to be followed depending on the size you are making for.. so if we’re working this for a 6-yr old, you will work it till you have a shoulder width of 7.75 cm / front and back across chest of 28.5 cm and length from shoulder to end of yoke at 12.5 cm. (once again these are measurements with reference to the chart on that link before) Got it?

This simple all dc with “V”-st in the four corners is for the yoke of your front open vest /jacket or dress or top.

So you can now go back to the You tube link and after checking the link for neckline sizing start the pattern for the yoke. Work the yoke only till the lengh indicated for your size requirement.

Lower part of jacket / dress / top

For the lower part of the jacket , you will need to get your stitch count right.

Ensure that you have stitches in multiples of 4 + 1.

So how do you ensure you have the stitch count needed?

After you have the length needed for the yoke (per chart), count the stitches. If you have the stitch count, great – if not, figure out how many more you need and place markers to add them in evenly. Then work one row of sc all around, adding in the needed stitches.

Easy enough, huh?

Now go ahead to the second part of the video and work the lovely flower pattern (as the designer calls the pattern) and the sleeves as desired.

I just had a little bit of yarn left, so decided to make a tiny little flower motif for the left lapel.

The flower is worked in one round and continuously in a magic circle.

Start with a magic circle and work (ch 2 ; 2 dc ; ch 2) 5 times into the magic circle. Pull tight to close.

Fasten off and leave a little yarn to stitch your flower motif onto the jacket / vest or top.

Hope you had fun working on this pattern.. yes, it was not given to you line by line.. but see, you got it done anyway. Kudos.

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Friday 17 May 2019

EASY GIRL’S JACKET