Sugar candy baby jacket, this free crochet pattern is worked in paris stitch and can be matched to my sugar candy baby blanket.
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I have used bernat baby light worsted DK #3 yarn in two colours for the sugar candy baby jacket pattern.
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Sugar Candy Baby Jacket UK
Pattern Number CNC558
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
dtr. Double Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
BLO. Back Loop Only
Inc. Increase
Group. (2tr, 2ch, 1dc) into same space or stitch
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
3ch counts as first tr
4ch counts as first and last dtr
Sample Size to fit approx:- 16 inch chest 0 – 3 month baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 10 inches
Sleeve length approx 5 inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
110 grams of Bernat Baby yarn in colour 1
Small amount of Bernat Baby yarn in colour 1
An equivalent would be a double knitting yarn
3 small buttons
You can for a:-
0 – 3 month baby use a 3.50mm hook
3-6 month baby use a 4.00mm hook
6-12 month baby use a 4.50mm hook
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Scroll down the page for the USA format
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Worked in one piece, starting with yoke.
With colour 1, make 55ch, (RS) 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1tr into the next 6ch (front), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into next 8ch (sleeve), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into the next 17ch (back), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into the next 8ch. (sleeve), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into the next 8ch (front). Turn. (60tr + 3ch)
2nd Row – (Inc Row) 3ch, * 1tr into each tr to next 3tr group, 1tr into next tr, 3tr into centre tr of 3tr group, * rpt from * to * to last 3tr group, 1tr into next tr, 3tr into centre tr of 3tr group, 1tr into each tr to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (68tr + 3ch)
Rpt the 2nd Row working into BLO on the 3rd, 5th & 7th Rows until 8 rows have been worked in all. Turn. (116tr + 3ch)
9th Row – (Inc Row) Working into BLO make 3ch, * 1tr into each tr to next 3tr group, 1tr into next tr, 5tr into centre tr of 3tr group, * rpt from * to * to last 3tr group, 1tr into next tr, 5tr into centre tr of 3tr group, 1tr into each tr to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (132tr + 3ch)
Divide for Armholes – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 8tr, 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 8tr, 2dc into next tr, miss 28tr, (first armhole) 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 11tr, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc, 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 11dc, 2dc into next tr, miss 28tr, (second armhole) 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 8tr, 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 8tr, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. (85dc)
Commence Skirt – 3ch, 1tr into the stitch at the base of the 3ch, * miss 2dc, (2tr, 2ch, 1dc) into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc, miss 2dc, 2tr into last dc. Turn. (27 groups, 3tr + 3ch)
Pattern Row – 3ch, 1tr into the stitch at the base of the 3ch, miss 1tr and dc, * (2tr, 2ch, 1dc) into next 2ch space, * rpt from * to * to last 3tr and 3tch, miss 3tr, work 2tr into top of 3ch. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Row in colour sequence as follows:
Two rows in colour 1, two rows in colour 2, two rows in colour 1, two rows in colour 2, four rows in colour 1.
You should have worked 14 pattern rows in all from yoke. Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 – With WS facing join yarn to side of dc underarm, make 1ch, work 1dc into same stitch, 1dc into each tr to end, 1dc into side of dc on opposite side of sleeve, sl st to first dc on beginning of row. Turn (30dc)
Second Row – 3ch, (1tr, 2ch, 1dc) into the stitch at the base of the 3ch,* miss 2dc, (2tr, 2ch, 1dc) into next dc,* rpt from * to * to last 2dc, miss 2dc, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (10 groups)
Third Row – ss to first 2ch space, make 3ch, (1tr, 2ch, 1dc) into the same 2ch space, miss 2tr and dc, * (2tr, 2ch, 1dc) into next 2ch space, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning or row. Turn.
Rpt last row in colour sequence as follows:
Seven rows in colour 1, two rows in colour 2, two rows in colour 1.
You should have worked 13 pattern rows in all from yoke. Fasten off.
Button/Buttonhole Bands – With RS facing, colour 1 and starting at lower edge on right hand side of coat, work 2dc evenly into each row end up first front edge, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each stitch around neck edge, 3dc into corner, work 2dc evenly into each row end down second front edge to end. Turn.
Row 2 – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each dc to neck edge. Turn.
Rpt last row once working to bottom of jacket. Fasten off.
Buttonhole Band – Return to neck edge on first front edge, with WS facing and working from neck downwards, make 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * make 2ch, miss 2dc, 1dc into each of next 7dc, * rpt from * to * once, make 2ch, miss 2dc, 1dc into each of the remaining dc. Turn. (3 Buttonholes)
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 1dc into each dc and 2dc into each 2ch space to end. Fasten off.
Finishing – Close small gap under arms, weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn, attach buttons to correspond with buttonholes.
Love Heart Applique – Using same size hook as you have used for the jacket, make a magic circle, (RS) work 4ch, (4dtr, 4tr, 1ch, 1dtr, 1ch, 4tr, 4dtr, 4ch, ss) into circle. Pull end of yarn to close circle. Turn.
2nd Row – 4ch, 1dc into top of 4ch, 2dc into each of next 3st, 1dc into each of next 6st, (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) into dtr, 1dc into each of next 6st, 2dc into each of next 3st, 1dc into top of 4ch, make 4ch, ss into centre of magic circle. Fasten off.
Pull loose yarn to the back of the heart and weave in, leave a small length to attach to project.
USA format below:-
Sugar Candy Baby Jacket USA
Pattern Number CNC558
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
trc. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
BLO. Back Loop Only
Inc. Increase
Group. (2dc, ch2, 1sc) in same space or stitch
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
ch4 counts as first and last trc
Sample Size to fit approx:- 16 inch chest 0 – 3 month baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 10 inches
Sleeve length approx 5 inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
110 grams of Bernat Baby yarn in color 1
Small amount of Bernat Baby yarn in color 1
3 small buttons
You can for a:-
0 – 3 month baby use a 3.50mm hook
3-6 month baby use a 4.00mm hook
6-12 month baby use a 4.50mm hook
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Worked in one piece, starting with yoke.
With color 1, ch55, (RS) 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in the next 6ch (front), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 8ch (sleeve), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 17ch (back), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 8ch. (sleeve), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 8ch (front). Turn. (60dc + ch3)
2nd Row – (Inc Row) ch3, * 1dc in each dc to next 3dc group, 1dc in next dc, 3dc in centre dc of 3dc group, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc group, 1dc in next dc, 3dc in centre dc of 3dc group, 1dc in each dc to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (68dc + ch3)
Rpt the 2nd Row working in BLO on the 3rd, 5th & 7th Rows until 8 rows have been worked in all. Turn. (116dc + ch3)
9th Row – (Inc Row) Working in BLO ch3, * 1dc in each dc to next 3dc group, 1dc in next dc, 5dc in centre dc of 3dc group, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc group, 1dc in next dc, 5dc in centre dc of 3dc group, 1dc in each dc to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (132dc + ch3)
Divide for Armholes – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 8dc, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 8dc, 2sc in next dc, skip 28dc, (first armhole) 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 11dc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 11sc, 2sc in next dc, skip 28dc, (second armhole) 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 8dc, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 8dc, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. (85sc)
Commence Skirt – ch3, 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch3, * skip 2sc, (2dc, ch2, 1sc) in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 3sc, skip 2sc, 2dc in last sc. Turn. (27 groups, 3dc + ch3)
Pattern Row – ch3, 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch3, skip 1dc and sc, * (2dc, ch2, 1sc) in next ch2 space, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc and 3tch, skip 3dc, work 2dc in top of ch3. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Row in color sequence as follows:
Two rows in color 1, two rows in color 2, two rows in color 1, two rows in color 2, four rows in color 1.
You should have worked 14 pattern rows in all from yoke. Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 – With WS facing join yarn to side of sc underarm, ch1, work 1sc in same stitch, 1sc in each dc to end, 1sc in side of sc on opposite side of sleeve, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn (30sc)
Second Row – ch3, (1dc, ch2, 1sc) in the stitch at the base of the ch3,* skip 2sc, (2dc, ch2, 1sc) in next sc,* rpt from * to * to last 2sc, skip 2sc, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (10 groups)
Third Row – sl st to first ch2 space, ch3, (1dc, ch2, 1sc) in the same ch2 space, skip 2dc and sc, * (2dc, ch2, 1sc) in next ch2 space, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning or row. Turn.
Rpt last row in color sequence as follows:
Seven rows in color 1, two rows in color 2, two rows in color 1.
You should have worked 13 pattern rows in all from yoke. Fasten off.
Button/Buttonhole Bands – With RS facing, color 1 and starting at lower edge on right hand side of coat, work 2sc evenly in each row end up first front edge, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each stitch around neck edge, 3sc in corner, work 2sc evenly in each row end down second front edge to end. Turn.
Row 2 – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc to neck edge. Turn.
Rpt last row once working to bottom of jacket. Fasten off.
Buttonhole Band – Return to neck edge on first front edge, with WS facing and working from neck downwards, ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * ch2, skip 2sc, 1sc in each of next 7sc, * rpt from * to * once, ch2, skip 2sc, 1sc in each of the remaining sc. Turn. (3 Buttonholes)
Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1sc in each sc and 2sc in each ch2 space to end. Fasten off.
Finishing – Close small gap under arms, weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn, attach buttons to correspond with buttonholes.
Love Heart Applique – Using same size hook as you have used for the jacket, make a magic circle, (RS) ch4, (4trc, 4dc, ch1, 1trc, ch1, 4dc, 4trc, ch4, sl st) in circle. Pull end of yarn to close circle. Turn.
2nd Row – ch4, 1sc in top of ch4, 2sc in each of next 3st, 1sc in each of next 6st, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in trc, 1sc in each of next 6st, 2sc in each of next 3st, 1sc in top of ch4, ch4, sl st in centre of magic circle. Fasten off.
Pull loose yarn to the back of the heart and weave in, leave a small length to attach to project.
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