Sweet Nothings Crochet: September 2024

Hooded Baby Jacket - free crochet pattern info from Sweet Nothings Crochet

This lovely one-row pattern repeat for a child's hooded jacket is one you should really try. This jacket can be made to any size, using any yarn with a suitable hook. I am using our (Indian) Oswal Cashmilon acrylic yarn with a 3.75 mm crochet hook.

I love this pattern so much that I've decided to make a beanie as well - so check this out

Oh I've also used this pattern construction to make another cute hooded jacket here

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Inspired by this picture that I saw on some Pinterest board, which conveniently has a chart, here are my notes as I make my own project.
May I request you to please read through all my detailed instructions for each section. I take a lot of trouble in giving loads of information, so read along and make a great project. Cheers.

Materials used : Today I’ve used about 100 gm of Oswal Cashmilon acrylic 4-ply yarn with a 3.75 mm crochet hook.

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros e or unbranded knitting cotton 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 : 3-6 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

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

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.

Let’s as usual start with our quick analysis of what we’re going to do here today.

We will work 6 rectangles : one for back ; 2 for front ; 2 for sleeves and one for hoodie. We can work in dc or hdc (depending on the thickness of yarn and the size you are working for). The pattern is worked from top to bottom (or vice-versa) for the length of the rectangle, and then we work the width of the rectangle needed.

The start row of our rectangle for the back & fronts will be the length of the jacket from shoulder to base and we work our pattern along the width of half chest measurement.

So for back left hand side is the start row and we work till we have half the chest measurement. The two fronts are half the back measurement.

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 right

Check out this one , this one and this one too

PART 1 : BACK

Make one piece

You can work either in hdc or dc. I have worked in hdc.

Our stitch count is in multiples of 3 + 2.

Note : 1) If you decide to start with regular chain and work in hdc, start with chains in multiples of three + 3, and then turn around, and do your 1^st hdc in the 2nd ch from hk, and then hdc in each ch till end. You will then work Row 2.

2) If you decide to start with regular chain and work in dc, start with chains in multiples of three + 4, and then turn around, and do your 1^st dc in the 3^rd ch from hk, and then dc in each ch till end. You will then work Row 2.

Foundation double crochet (fdc) : https://youtu.be/hjNUYVvyU9k

Foundation half double crochet (fhdc) : This is an easy way to start a row of hdc without the starting chain row.

Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/SEG2UCRfypA

Start Row 1 : with fhdc in multiples of 3 + 2 for the length of your jacket from shoulder to base of jacket . Turn.

Note : I started with 35 fhdc

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

Note : If you chose to work in dc, there's a video link above

Row 2 : hdc in the 1^st fhdc ;

*sk next fhdc, 2 hdc in the next fhdc* ;

rep *to* till end ; hdc in the last fhdc. Turn.

Row 3 : hdc in the 1^st st ;

*sk next st, 2 hdc in the next st* ;

rep *to* till end ; hdc in the last fhdc. Turn.

and that's our pattern done !

Rep Row 3 till you have the width you need for the back.

Last row : hdc in the 1st st and in each st till end. Turn

Fasten off and weave in ends.

PART 2 : FRONT

Make two

For the fronts, we will do the same pattern as for the back. We will work half the width needed for front (or half whatever width you have worked for back)

Fasten off and leave a long tail to join.

Repeat this for the other side of the front as well.

If you’ve decided (as I have) to keep this sleeveless, then finish off with one round of sc all around the armhole , else continue onto Part 3 for sleeves

PART 3 : SLEEVES

Make two

For the sleeves, we will do the same pattern as for the back and fronts.

Note : I started with 29 hdc

Check out this chart for easy reference on sleeve sizing

PART 4 : JOINING

We have made one back, two front pieces and 2 sleeves. So let's put it all together and join using one of the methods given below.

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

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

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

1) Fold the sleeves in half and place a marker in the folded centre. This is where you will join the sleeve to the shoulders.

2) Join shoulders , leaving a neck opening. (Check the charts for shoulder sizes for children. I joined 3")

3) Place the marker (of sleeve) at joint shoulder and attach sleeve to back and front.

4) Join the sides and then continue down the arm of the sleeve to finish in one continuous movement.

shoulder attached and sleeve attached

one side done

The back, front and sleeves are now attached. Now we can work on the hoodie

PART 5 : HOODIE

We start the hoodie with the round neck measurement. This requires a little bit of calculation.

Now with my patterns I give you a bit of calculation to do, but that also means that you can make this to any size (including a full sized ladies jacket), so that's fun, isn't it?

As you have attached front and back, you can now measure the round for hoodie. This goes from the left front lapel, around the back of the neck and down to the right front lapel - as that's how our hoodie is going to sit.

Once you have that measurement, you need to measure your front and sleeve start, so that you can gauge how many sts you need for the hoodie start.

What does this mean? Say you started with 32 sts for front (30 + 2 as per stitch count), and you got a measurement of 8", and your round hoodie measure is also 8", then you got it - you start with 32 sts for the hoodie too.

Note : I started with the same number of sts as I did for the front/back = 35 hdc

I made this in several baby sizes and I found that this worked.

This may work for baby sizes, but will not work for older child and adult sizes - for that you will need to work the calculations given above.

I found this chart below also was a good one for hoodie calculations. See what works for you.

We work the hoodie as a rectangle and then attach it to the neck.

with fold on right side, sew the opening

make a rectangle for the hoodie ; fold in half & with folded side on right, sew opening

the little triangle that will be the hoodie

this is how you need to attach the hoodie

this triangle becomes the hoodie and this is how it will be placed on the neck

join the hoodie to the top of the jacket

use pins to hold the hoodie in place and sew it neatly on - to get this finished look

PART 6 : FINISHING

The final bit is the finishing.

1) Re-attach your yarn somewhere along the bottom row, back of jacket and work a row of hdc till the end ;

2) work 1 hdc + 2 sc in the corner st and turn to work along the placket ;

3). Work a button loop along one placket (for girls buttons are on left side ; for boys buttons are on right side - so loops will be the opposite side - video below)

4). Work a round of sc around the placket, adding loops for buttons. So work from the bottom left hand side of placket, around the top of the hoodie and then down the right hand side ;

5). Work 2 sc + 1 hdc at the right hand side bottom and then continue working hdc along the base and join with a sl-st to finish.

6). Add in your buttons and your cute hooded baby jacket is ready to use or gift.

Finish edges and add loops for buttons along placket

work a row of finishing and add on button holes / loops as needed

This has been such a popular pattern. I've made dozens of these for charities - they whip up so fast and it's so easy to make them dual-colored too.

Hooded Baby Jackets made for donation to charities

OPTIONAL IDEAS

The original idea was to use one solid color, but I decided to use two colors and using the exact same pattern, I just worked 2 rows per color and I loved this end result too.

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

If you are working two rows at a time, then all you need to know is how to change colors seamlessly at the end of every second row.

a solid color and a two-toned Hooded Baby Jacket

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

But if you decide you want to change colors every other row, you will need to know how to carry your yarn with you and then this video helps.

This pattern is very versatile.. and I've worked it with so many combinations.. mixing colors and having real fun. These were some of the beanies I've made for a local charity

beanies made for a charity using the same jacket pattern

Hooded baby jackets ... and beanies using the same pattern

and as mentioned before,I've used this similar construction to make this jacket 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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