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Crochet Kids Jacket Pattern Ideal for Seasonal Wear

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Keep kids warm and stylish with this Crochet Jacket For Kids Pattern, full of charm and creativity, perfect for personalizing with colors and fun details.

Creating cozy wearables for little ones is both heartwarming and rewarding, and a Crochet Jacket for Kids Pattern is a perfect example. This project combines function with creativity, resulting in a snug and stylish jacket that kids will love to wear. It's an excellent way to experiment with yarn textures, playful colors, and decorative elements such as animal ear hoods, patch pockets, or whimsical buttons.

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These jackets, sweaters and other cozy pieces are not only adorable but also practical, keeping kids warm during chilly days while showcasing your talent and personal touch. For beginners, it's a manageable challenge that introduces shaping and stitch combination techniques, while experienced crocheters can add intricate detailing or incorporate multi-colored designs.

Such patterns are great for seasonal wardrobe updates and personalized gifts for birthdays or holidays. Crocheting a jacket for kids makes it easy to create something functional and durable while adding charm and creativity to their everyday outfits.

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Crocheted Baby Jacket with Hood (1-1.5 Years)

Materials

  • Yarn: Two colors: multicolored and solid; DK or worsted weight recommended
  • Hook: 4.0 mm for body, 3.5 mm for cuffs
  • Scissors
  • Large tapestry (canvas) needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • Stitch markers
  • Buttons (optional for closure)
  • Measuring tape

Special Techniques

  • Magic Circle: For starting base rounds
  • Color Changes: Alternating two rows of each color
  • Front Post/Back Post Double Crochet: Ribbed edging and cuffs
  • Decreases: For cuff shaping (sc2tog)
  • Sewing with Slip Stitch: For joining jacket panels and hood

Abbreviations

(US terminology)

  • ch - chain
  • dc - double crochet
  • sc - single crochet
  • sl st - slip stitch
  • FPdc - front post double crochet
  • BPdc - back post double crochet
  • sc2tog - single crochet two together (decrease)
  • sp - space
  • rep - repeat
  • st(s) - stitch(es)
  • sk - skip

Sizing Note

  • Pattern is written for 1-1.5 years (chest approx. 52 cm).
  • For other sizes, see suggestions in the pattern.

Pattern

I. Jacket Body (Make 2 Panels)

Alternating Colors:

  • Work 2 rows solid, then 2 rows variegated; continue alternating.

Panel Foundation

  1. Magic Circle.
  2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into ring; ch 1, 3 dc; ch 1, rep ([3 dc], ch 1) to make 6 groups total.
  3. Pull tail to tighten circle. Sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 to finish round.
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Panel Increase Rounds

  1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp, ch 1.
  2. In next ch-1 sp:
    • (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) for corners,
    • ch 1, 3 dc in other spaces as required.
  3. Repeat around. At end, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Continue in this manner:

  • Every round, corners get (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc); sides are filled by groups of 3 dc and ch 1 between groups.
  • Increase the number of spaces between corners as the panel grows.

Change color every 2 rounds (see video for color change technique: change color before final sl st).

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Work until each quarter (corner to edge) measures approx. 13 cm for a 52 cm chest (for other sizes, measure accordingly).

  • For the sample: 15 rounds total.

II. Panel Assembly

  1. Lay panels RS together.
  2. Sew back seam:
    • Use slip stitch and matching yarn.
    • Insert hook through corresponding loops of both panels; slip stitch across.
    • At end, ch 1, fasten off, weave in ends with tapestry needle.
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III. Sleeves & Armhole Shaping

  1. Mark armhole/neck:
    • Neck circumference for 1-1.5 years = 24 cm.
    • Quarter is 6 cm; leave 6 cm unsewn at each sleeve edge.
  2. Sew sleeves:
    • With panels inside out, slip stitch from corner to marked neck point for each armhole.
    • Fasten off, weave in ends.

IV. Cuffs

  1. With 3.5 mm hook, join yarn at sleeve edge.
  2. Ch 1, sc in first dc.
  3. For next two dc:
    • sc2tog (insert hook in each, pull up loops, yarn over, pull through 3 loops)-forms a decrease.
  4. Rep across:
    • sc in first dc of each 3-dc group, sc2tog in next two.
  5. Continue around, join with sl st.

V. Ribbing for Cuffs

  1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each sc around.
  2. Sl st to join, turn.
  3. Row 2:
    • Alternate FPdc, BPdc:
      • FPdc in first dc, BPdc in next, repeat around.
      • Sl st to join.
  4. Row 3:
    • FPdc in FPdc, BPdc in BPdc; rep around.
      • Sl st to join.
  5. Rep for 2 more rows (total 4 rows ribbing suggested).
  6. Fasten off.

VI. Hood

  1. With 4 mm hook, join yarn at one hood corner.
  2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp (three dc total).
  3. In next space:
    • 1st dc in space, 2nd dc in dc of previous row (yarn over, pull through loops separately), 3rd dc in space.
  4. Rep in each space across, including both corners and joining point between panels.
  5. Row 2-23:
    • Ch 3, turn, repeat as above for 23 rows (or until hood reaches approx. 19 cm).
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  6. Fasten off.
  7. Sew hood seam at top:
    • RS together, slip stitch across matching groups.
    • Fasten off, weave in ends.

VII. Main Ribbing / Plissé Edging

  1. Join yarn at middle back or seam.
  2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each dc around jacket edge.
  3. In each corner space:
    • (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc).
  4. At end, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rows 2-4:

  1. Alternate FPdc and BPdc:
    • FPdc in FPdc, BPdc in BPdc, repeat around.
  2. Corners: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each corner.
  3. Sl st to join.
  4. Work 3 more plissé rows (total 4).
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VIII. Finishing

  • Sew buttons at edge as desired.
  • Weave in all ends securely, using tapestry needle.
  • Block garment for neatness if desired.
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Suggestions & Adjustments

  • Size adjustment:
    • For larger or smaller sizes, measure the child's chest and divide by 4 for panel width.
    • Increase the number of rounds until you reach the desired measurement.
  • Cuff and ribbing:
    • Use a smaller hook for cuffs for tighter fit.
  • Colorwork:
    • Alternate yarns every 2 rounds for stripes, or use one color as preferred.

Final Words & Tips

  • Maintain loose tension on slip stitch seams for flexibility and neat appearance.
  • Measure frequently for accuracy, especially when making for different age groups.
  • Buttonholes:
    • The ribbing naturally creates openings for buttons; place buttons where ribbing aligns.
  • Blocking:
    • Gently block sweater for best drape and to even out stitches before gifting or use.

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