Butterfly Baby Crochet Jacket – Adorable baby sweater pattern to pair with my butterfly baby blanket, a sweet delicate design made in an easy v-stitch, I hope you enjoy crocheting it as much as I did.
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Butterfly Baby Crochet Jacket UK
Pattern Number CNC168
Abbreviations UK
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
st. Stitch(es)
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
tch. Turning Chain
Inc. Increase
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
3ch counts as first tr
Size to fit: 18 Inch chest 3-6 month Baby
Length from shoulder approx 11.5 Inches
Sleeve length under arm seam measures approx 6.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn I have used approximately:-
60 grams of King Cole Baby Glitz DK yarn in colour 1
10 grams of King Cole Baby Glitz DK yarn in colour 2
20 grams of King Cole Baby Glitz DK yarn in colour 3
5.00mm & 4.00mm crochet hooks, 3 buttons
TENSION – 5tr & 3.5 rows measures approx 1 inch
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Butterfly Baby Crochet Jacket
Worked in one piece starting with yoke.
With colour 1 and 5.00mm hook make 53ch, (RS) 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each of next 6ch, 3dc into next ch, 1dc into each of next 9ch, 3dc into next ch, 1dc into each of next 16ch, 3dc into next ch, 1dc into each of next 9ch, 3dc into next ch, 1dc into each of next 7ch. Turn. (60dc)
2nd Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
3rd Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 7dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 11dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 18dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 11dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 8dc. Turn. (68dc)
4th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
5th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 8dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 20dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 9dc. Turn. (76dc)
Fasten off. Join in colour 2.
6th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
Fasten off. Join in colour 1.
7th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 9dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 15dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 22dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 15dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 10dc. Turn. (84dc)
8th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
9th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 10dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 17dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 24dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 17dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 11dc. Turn. (92dc)
10th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
11th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 11dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 19dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 26dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 19dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 12dc. Turn. (100dc)
Fasten off. Join in colour 3.
12th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
Fasten off. Join in colour 1.
13th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 12dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 21dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 28dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 21dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc. Turn. (108dc)
14th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
15th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 13dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 23dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 30dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 23dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 14dc. Turn. (116dc)
16th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
17th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 14dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 25dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 32dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 25dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 15dc. Turn. (124dc)
Fasten off. Join in colour 2.
18th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
Fasten off. Join in colour 1.
19th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 15dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 27dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 34dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 27dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 16dc. Turn. (132dc)
20th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
21st Row – (Divide for Armholes and Inc) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into next dc, * 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * 4 more times, 1dc into next dc, miss 29dc, (armhole) 1dc into next dc, rpt from * to * 12 more times, 1dc into next dc, miss 29dc, (armhole) 1dc into each of next 3dc, rpt from * to * to end. Fasten off. Turn. (96dc)
Commence Skirt – 3ch, * miss 1dc, 2tr into next dc, * rpt from * to * 9 more times, miss 1dc, 4tr into next dc, rpt from * to * 24 more times, miss 2dc, 4tr into next dc, rpt from * to * to last 2dc, miss 1dc, 1dc into last dc. Turn. (48, 2tr groups)
Pattern Row – 3ch, miss 1tr, 2tr into space between next 2tr, * miss 2tr, 2tr into space between next 2tr, * rpt from * to * to last tr and 3tch, miss 1tr, work 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Row until 9 rows have been worked in all from yoke (including the dc row)
Fasten off. Join in colour 3, rpt Pattern Row twice.
Fasten off. Join in colour 2, rpt Pattern Row once.
Fasten off. Join in colour 3, rpt Pattern Row twice.
Fasten off. Join in colour 1, rpt Pattern Row twice.
Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 – With RS facing rejoin colour 1 to first un-worked dc under arm, 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 28dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (29dc)
We will close the small gap under the arm in finishing.
Second Row – 3ch, 1tr into next dc, * miss 1dc, 2tr into next dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (14, 2tr groups)
Third Row – ss into space between next 2tr, 3ch, 1tr into same space, * miss 2tr, 2tr into space between next 2tr, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt Third Row until 11 rows have been worked in all from the yoke (including the dc row. Turn.
Twelfth Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (28dc)
Cuffs – Working into front loop of the stitch only, rpt Twelfth Row once.
Working through both loops of the stitch from now on, rpt Twelfth Row once.
Fasten off.
Rpt Twelfth Row in colour sequence as follows:-
Once in colour 3
Twice in colour 2
Once in colour 3
Twice in colour 1
Fasten off.
Button/Button loop Bands – With RS facing and 4.00mm hook, rejoin colour 1 to base of right hand side of front edge, make 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 43 more dc evenly into row ends to neck edge, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each ch around neck, 3dc into corner, 44dc evenly into row ends down second front edge. Turn.
Next Row – Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to neck edge, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each dc around neck, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to neck edge. Turn.
Button Loops Row – 1ch, 1dc into base, * make 10ch, ss into 10th ch from hook, 1dc into each of next 10dc, * rpt from * to * once, make 10ch, ss into 10th ch from hook, 1dc into each dc to end. (3 button loops made)
Fasten off.
Button Row – Return to neck edge on opposite front, working from neck downwards make 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to end.
Fasten off.
Butterfly Motif – Please click HERE and scroll down the page for the butterfly motif
Finishing – With WS facing close small gaps underarm, weave in all loose ends of yarn and trim, turn through to RS.
Sew on buttons on button band to correspond with button loops. Turn back cuffs on sleeves.
Butterfly Baby Crochet Jacket USA
Pattern Number CNC168
Scroll down the page for the UK format
Abbreviations USA
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
st. Stitch(es)
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
tch. Turning Chain
Inc. Increase
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
Size to fit: 18 Inch chest 3-6 month Baby
Length from shoulder approx 11.5 Inches
Sleeve length under arm seam measures approx 6.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn I have used approximately:-
60 grams of King Cole Baby Glitz DK yarn in color 1
10 grams of King Cole Baby Glitz DK in color 2
20 grams of King Cole Baby Glitz DK in color 3
An equivalent would be Light Worsted #3 Yarn
5.00mm & 4.00mm crochet hooks, 3 buttons
GAUGE – 5dc & 3.5 rows measures approx 1 inch
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Butterfly Baby Crochet Jacket
Worked in one piece starting with yoke.
With color 1 and 5.00mm hook ch53, (RS) 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each of next 6ch, 3sc in next ch, 1sc in each of next 9ch, 3sc in next ch, 1sc in each of next 16ch, 3sc in next ch, 1sc in each of next 9ch, 3sc in next ch, 1sc in each of next 7ch. Turn. (60sc)
2nd Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
3rd Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 7sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 11sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 18sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 11sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 8sc. Turn. (68sc)
4th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
5th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 8sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 20sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 9sc. Turn. (76sc)
Fasten off. Join in color 2.
6th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
Fasten off. Join in color 1.
7th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 9sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 15sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 22sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 15sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 10sc. Turn. (84sc)
8th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
9th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 10sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 17sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 24sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 17sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 11sc. Turn. (92sc)
10th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
11th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 11sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 19sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 26sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 19sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 12sc. Turn. (100sc)
Fasten off. Join in color 3.
12th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
Fasten off. Join in color 1.
13th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 12sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 21sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 28sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 21sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc. Turn. (108sc)
14th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
15th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 13sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 23sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 30sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 23sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 14sc. Turn. (116sc)
16th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
17th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 14sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 25sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 32sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 25sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 15sc. Turn. (124sc)
Fasten off. Join in color 2.
18th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
Fasten off. Join in color 1.
19th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 15sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 27sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 34sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 27sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 16sc. Turn. (132sc)
20th Row – Rpt 2nd Row.
21st Row – (Divide for Armholes and Inc) ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in next sc, * 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 2sc, * rpt from * to * 4 more times, 1sc in next sc, skip 29sc, (armhole) 1sc in next sc, rpt from * to * 12 more times, 1sc in next sc, skip 29sc, (armhole) 1sc in each of next 3sc, rpt from * to * to end. Fasten off. Turn. (96sc)
Commence Skirt – ch3, * skip 1sc, 2dc in next sc, * rpt from * to * 9 more times, skip 1sc, 4dc in next sc, rpt from * to * 24 more times, skip 2sc, 4dc in next sc, rpt from * to * to last 2sc, skip 1sc, 1sc in last sc. Turn. (48, 2dc groups)
Pattern Row – ch3, skip 1dc, 2dc in space between next 2dc, * skip 2dc, 2dc in space between next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc and 3tch, skip 1dc, work 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Row until 9 rows have been worked in all from yoke (including the sc row).
Fasten off. Join in color 3, rpt Pattern Row twice.
Fasten off. Join in color 2, rpt Pattern Row once.
Fasten off. Join in color 3, rpt Pattern Row twice.
Fasten off. Join in color 1, rpt Pattern Row twice.
Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 – With RS facing rejoin color 1 to the first un-worked sc under arm, ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 28sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (29sc)
We will close the small gap under the arm in finishing.
Second Row – ch3, 1dc in next sc, * skip 1sc, 2dc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (14, 2dc groups)
Third Row – sl st in space between next 2dc, ch3, 1dc in same space, * skip 2dc, 2dc in space between next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt Third Row until 11 rows have been worked in all from the yoke (including the sc row. Turn.
Twelfth Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (28sc)
Cuffs – Working in front loop of the stitch only, rpt Twelfth Row once.
Working through both loops of the stitch from now on, rpt Twelfth Row once.
Fasten off.
Rpt Twelfth Row in color sequence as follows:-
Once in color 3
Twice in color 2
Once in color 3
Twice in color 1
Fasten off.
Button/Button loop Bands – With RS facing and 4.00mm hook, rejoin color 1 to base of right hand side of front edge, ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 43 more sc evenly in row ends to neck edge, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch around neck, 3sc in corner, 44sc evenly in row ends down second front edge. Turn.
Next Row – Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to neck edge, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each sc around neck, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to neck edge. Turn.
Button Loops Row – ch1, 1sc in base, * ch10, sl st in 10th ch from hook, 1sc in each of next 10sc, * rpt from * to * once, ch10, sl st in 10th ch from hook, 1sc in each sc to end. (3 button loops made)
Fasten off.
Button Row – Return to neck edge on opposite front, working from neck downwards ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end.
Fasten off.
Butterfly Motif – Please click HERE and scroll down the page for the butterfly motif
Finishing – With WS facing close small gaps underarm, weave in all loose ends of yarn and trim, turn through to RS.
Sew on buttons on button band to correspond with button loops.
Turn back cuffs on sleeves.
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