Crochet dotty baby jacket, cute baby cardigan with rib edging, will make a beautiful gift for a baby shower.
Crochet Dotty Baby Jacket
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I have used light worsted DK #3 yarn in two colours for the crochet dotty baby jacket pattern.
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Crochet Dotty Baby Jacket UK
Pattern Number CNC564
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
st. Stitch(es)
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
dtr. Double Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
DNT. Do Not Turn
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
3ch counts as first tr
Sample size to fit approx: 18 Inch chest, 3 – 6 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:-
100g grams of Stylecraft Special DK in colour 1
100g grams of James C Brett Marble DK in colour 2
4.00mm crochet hook, 5 Buttons
You can for a:-
Newborn baby use a 3.00mm hook
0-3 month baby use a 3.50mm 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. Carry each of your colour yarns with you across the rows by crocheting over them.
With colour 1, make 52ch, 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1tr into next 4ch, (front), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into next 8ch, (sleeve), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into next 18ch, (back), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into next 8ch, (sleeve), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into next 6ch, (front). Turn (57tr + 3ch)
2nd Row – (Inc) Join in colour 2, make 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * 1dtr into next tr, 1dc into next tr, * rpt from * to * to centre tr on 3tr group, (front) 3dc into tr.
rpt from * to * to centre tr on next 3tr group, (sleeve) 3dc into tr.
rpt from * to * to centre tr on next 3tr group, (back) 3dc into tr.
rpt from * to * to centre tr on next 3tr group, (sleeve) 3dc into tr.
1dc into next tr, rpt from * to * to end, working last dc into top of 3ch. (front) Turn. (26dtr)
3rd Row – (Inc) Change to colour 1, make 3ch, * 1tr into each st to centre dc on 3dc group, 3tr into centre dc on 3dc group, * rpt from * to * to centre dc on last 3dc group, 3tr into centre dc on 3dc group, 1tr into each tr to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (73tr + 3ch)
Rpt 2nd & 3rd Rows four more times. (137tr + 3ch)
Shape Armholes – Change to colour 2, 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * 1dtr into next tr, 1dc into next tr, * rpt from * to * across first front to centre tr on 3tr group, 2dc into tr, miss 30tr, (sleeve) 2dc into next tr, rpt from * to * across back to centre tr on next 3tr group, 2dc into tr, miss 30tr, (sleeve) 1dc into each of next 2tr, rpt from * to * to end. Turn. (36dtr)
Pattern Row 1 – With colour 1 make 3ch, work 1tr into each stitch to end. Turn. (80tr + 3ch)
Pattern Row 2 – With colour 2 make 1ch, work 1dc into base of the 1ch, * 1dtr into next tr, 1dc into next tr, * rpt from * to * to end, working last dc into top of 3ch. Turn. (40dtr)
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 six more times until you have 23 rows worked in all from beginning. DNT.
Fasten off colour 2.
Border – With RS of work facing, make 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 36dc evenly into row ends up first front edge, 3dc into corner, work 1dc into each ch around neck, 3dc into corner, work 36dc evenly into row ends down second front edge, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each tr along bottom of jacket, ss to first dc. Fasten off. Turn.
Bottom Rib – With WS facing, Join in colour 2 to bottom right hand corner, make 5ch, 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each dc to end, ss into each of next 2dc on jacket. Turn. (4dc)
Work into BLO for the rib.
Second Row – 1ch, miss 2 ss, work 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
Third Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, ss into each of next 2dc on jacket. Turn.
Rpt Second & Third Rows along bottom of jacket to end.
Button Band – make 5ch, 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each dc to end, ss into each of next 2dc on jacket. Turn. (4dc)
Work into BLO for the button band.
Rpt Second & Third Rows from bottom rib until 40 rows have been worked and you have reached the neck edge. Fasten off.
Buttonhole Band – With RS facing, join colour 2 to lower right hand front edge, make 5ch, 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each dc to end, ss into each of next 2dc on jacket. Turn. (4dc)
Work into BLO for the buttonhole band, rpt Second & Third Rows from bottom rib until three more rows have been worked, turn,
* make 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, make 2ch, miss 2dc, 1dc into last dc, ss into each of next 2dc on jacket, turn, 1ch, miss 2 ss, 1dc into next dc, 2dc into next 2ch space, 1dc into last dc, turn,
rpt Second & Third Rows from bottom rib until six more rows have been worked, turn, * rpt from * to * until 4 buttonholes have been worked,
make 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, make 2ch, miss 2dc, 1dc into last dc, ss into each of next 2dc on jacket, turn, 1ch, miss 2 ss, 1dc into next dc, 2dc into next 2ch space, 1dc into last dc, turn,
rpt Second & Third Rows from bottom rib until three more rows have been worked and you have reached the neck edge. Fasten off. (5 Buttonholes made)
Sleeves x 2 – With WS facing rejoin colour 2 to first tr underarm where you divided for the armholes, work 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dtr into next tr, 1dc into next tr, * 1dtr into next tr, 1dc into next tr, * rpt from * to * across the 30tr for sleeve to last tr, 1dtr into tr, ss to first dc on beginning of row to make a round. Turn. (15dtr)
Row 2 – With colour 1 make 3ch, 1tr into each st to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (29tr + 3ch)
Row 3 – With colour 2 make 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * 1dtr into next tr, 1dc into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last tr, 1dtr into tr, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt Rows 2 & 3 three more times. Turn.
Row 10 – With colour 1 make 3ch, 1tr into each st to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn.
Row 11 – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, ss to first dc. Turn. Fasten off.
Cuff – Join in colour 2, make 5ch, 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each dc to end, ss into each of next 2dc on jacket. Turn. (4dc)
Work into BLO for the rib.
Rpt Second & Third Rows from the bottom of the jacket, around the sleeve to end, with WS facing, ss starting chain edge and last row worked together to join and make a round. Fasten off.
Finishing – Close small gaps under arms, weave in any loose ends of yarn, sew on buttons to correspond with the buttonholes.
USA format below:-
Crochet Dotty Baby Jacket USA
Pattern Number CNC564
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
st. Stitch(es)
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
trc. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
DNT. Do Not Turn
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
Sample size to fit approx: 18 Inch chest, 3 – 6 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:-
100g grams of Stylecraft Special DK in color 1
100g grams of James C Brett Marble DK in color 2
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
4.00mm crochet hook, 5 Buttons
You can for a:-
Newborn baby use a 3.00mm hook
0-3 month baby use a 3.50mm hook
6-12 month baby use a 4.50mm hook.
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Worked in one piece, starting with yoke. Carry each of your color yarns with you across the rows by crocheting over them.
With color 1, ch52, 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in next 4ch, (front), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 8ch, (sleeve), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 18ch, (back), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 8ch, (sleeve), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 6ch, (front). Turn (57dc + ch3)
2nd Row – (Inc) Join in color 2, ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * 1trc in next dc, 1sc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to centre dc on 3dc group, (front) 3sc in dc.
rpt from * to * to centre dc on next 3dc group, (sleeve) 3sc in dc.
rpt from * to * to centre dc on next 3dc group, (back) 3sc in dc.
rpt from * to * to centre dc on next 3dc group, (sleeve) 3sc in dc.
1sc in next dc, rpt from * to * to end, working last sc in top of ch3. (front) Turn. (26trc)
3rd Row – (Inc) Change to color 1, ch3, * 1dc in each st to centre sc on 3sc group, 3dc in centre sc on 3sc group, * rpt from * to * to centre sc on last 3sc group, 3dc in centre sc on 3sc group, 1dc in each dc to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (73dc + ch3)
Rpt 2nd & 3rd Rows four more times. (137dc + ch3)
Shape Armholes – Change to color 2, ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * 1trc in next dc, 1sc in next dc, * rpt from * to * across first front to centre dc on 3dc group, 2sc in dc, skip 30dc, (sleeve) 2sc in next dc, rpt from * to * across back to centre dc on next 3dc group, 2sc in dc, skip 30dc, (sleeve) 1sc in each of next 2dc, rpt from * to * to end. Turn. (36trc)
Pattern Row 1 – With color 1 ch3, work 1dc in each stitch to end. Turn. (80dc + ch3)
Pattern Row 2 – With color 2 ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * 1trc in next dc, 1sc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to end, working last sc in top of ch3. Turn. (40trc)
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 six more times until you have 23 rows worked in all from beginning. DNT.
Fasten off color 2.
Border – With RS of work facing, ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 36sc evenly in row ends up first front edge, 3sc in corner, work 1sc in each ch around neck, 3sc in corner, work 36sc evenly in row ends down second front edge, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each dc along bottom of jacket, sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Turn.
Bottom Rib – With WS facing, Join in color 2 to bottom right hand corner, ch5, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st in each of next 2sc on jacket. Turn. (4sc)
Work in BLO for the rib.
Second Row – ch1, skip 2 sl st, work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Third Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st in each of next 2sc on jacket. Turn.
Rpt Second & Third Rows along bottom of jacket to end.
Button Band – ch5, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st in each of next 2sc on jacket. Turn. (4sc)
Work in BLO for the button band.
Rpt Second & Third Rows from bottom rib until 40 rows have been worked and you have reached the neck edge. Fasten off.
Buttonhole Band – With RS facing, join color 2 to lower right hand front edge, ch5, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st in each of next 2sc on jacket. Turn. (4sc)
Work in BLO for the buttonhole band, rpt Second & Third Rows from bottom rib until three more rows have been worked, turn,
* ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, ch2, skip 2sc, 1sc in last sc, sl st in each of next 2sc on jacket, turn, ch1, skip 2 sl st, 1sc in next sc, 2sc in next ch2 space, 1sc in last sc, turn,
rpt Second & Third Rows from bottom rib until six more rows have been worked, turn, * rpt from * to * until 4 buttonholes have been worked,
ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, ch2, skip 2sc, 1sc in last sc, sl st in each of next 2sc on jacket, turn, ch1, skip 2 sl st, 1sc in next sc, 2sc in next ch2 space, 1sc in last sc, turn,
rpt Second & Third Rows from bottom rib until three more rows have been worked and you have reached the neck edge. Fasten off. (5 Buttonholes made)
Sleeves x 2 – With WS facing rejoin color 2 to first dc underarm where you divided for the armholes, ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1trc in next dc, 1sc in next dc, * 1trc in next dc, 1sc in next dc, * rpt from * to * across the 30dc for sleeve to last dc, 1trc in dc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row to make a round. Turn. (15trc)
Row 2 – With color 1 ch3, 1dc in each st to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (29dc + ch3)
Row 3 – With color 2 ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * 1trc in next dc, 1sc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, 1trc in dc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt Rows 2 & 3 three more times. Turn.
Row 10 – With color 1 ch3, 1dc in each st to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn.
Row 11 – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, sl st to first sc. Turn. Fasten off.
Cuff – Join in color 2, ch5, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st in each of next 2sc on jacket. Turn. (4sc)
Work in BLO for the rib.
Rpt Second & Third Rows from the bottom of the jacket, around the sleeve to end, with WS facing, sl st starting chain edge and last row worked together to join and make a round. Fasten off.
Finishing – Close small gaps under arms, weave in any loose ends of yarn, sew on buttons to correspond with the buttonholes.
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