Free Baby Crochet Pattern Collared Coat UK

Abbreviations UK
WS.    Wrong Side
RS.     Right Side
dc.      Double Crochet
tr.       Treble Crochet
rpt.     Repeat
ss.      Slip Stitch
yrh.    Yarn Round Hook

Shell.    (2tr, 1ch, 2tr) into same space or stitch
vst.       (1tr, 1ch, 1tr) into same space or stitch

Dec.
Insert hook in next stitch draw loop through (twice), yrh draw through all loops.

Size to fit approx:- 16 inch chest 0 – 3 month baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 11 inches
Sleeve length approx 5 inches

Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn I have used:-
150 grams of King Cole big value baby DK yarn

4.00mm & 4.50mm crochet hooks, 3 small buttons 

TENSION – 9tr and 5 Rows of tr measures approx 2 inches

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UK INSTRUCTIONS:

Starting with Yoke worked in one piece.

Using 4.00mm hook, make 55ch, 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1tr into the next 6ch, (front), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into next 8ch, (shoulder), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into the next 17ch, (back), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into the next 8ch, (shoulder), 3tr into next ch, 1tr into the next 8ch, (front). Turn. (60tr +3ch)

2nd Row – 3ch, 1tr into the next 8tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into next 10tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into the next 19tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into the next 10tr, 3tr into the next tr, 1tr into the next 8tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.  (68tr +3ch)

3rd Row – 3ch, 1tr into the next 9tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into next 12tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into the next 21tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into the next 12tr, 3tr into the next tr, 1tr into the next 9tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.  (76tr +3ch)

4th Row – 3ch, 1tr into the next 10tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into next 14tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into the next 23tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into the next 14tr, 3tr into the next tr, 1tr into the next 10tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (84tr + 3ch)

5th Row – 3ch, 1tr into the next 11tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into next 16tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into the next 25tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into the next 16tr, 3tr into the next tr, 1tr into the next 11tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.  (92tr + 3ch)

6th Row – 3ch, 1tr into the next 12tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into next 18tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into the next 27tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into the next 18tr, 3tr into the next tr, 1tr into the next 12tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.  (100tr + 3ch) 

7th Row – 3ch, 1tr into the next 13tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into next 20tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into the next 29tr, 3tr into next tr, 1tr into the next 20tr, 3tr into the next tr, 1tr into the next 13tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.  (108tr + 3ch)

8th Row – 3ch, 1tr into next 4tr, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next 3tr, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next 5tr, 5tr into next tr, (corner) 1tr into next 7tr, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next 6tr, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next 7tr, 5tr into next tr, (corner) 1tr into next 9tr, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next 11tr, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next 9tr, 5tr into next tr, (corner) 1tr into next 7tr, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next 6tr, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next 7tr, 5tr into next tr, (corner) 1tr into next 5tr, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next 3tr, 2tr into next tr, 1tr into next 4tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (134tr + 3ch)

Commence Skirt (divide for armholes) – 3ch, 1 shell (see abbrev) into next tr, * miss 2tr, 1 shell into next tr, * rpt from * to * 4 more times, miss 2tr,  1 shell into centre tr on corner, miss next 28tr, 1 shell into centre tr on next corner, rpt from * to * 12 more times, miss 1tr, 1 shell into centre tr on corner, miss 28tr, 1 shell into centre tr on last corner, miss 1tr, 1 shell into next tr, rpt from * to * 5 times more, miss 1tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (28 shell groups)

1st Row – 3ch, 1vst (see abbrev) into each shell to end, 1tr in top of 3ch. Turn. (28vst)

2nd Row – 3ch, 1 shell into each vst to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.

The last 2 rows form pattern, rpt 3 more times each or until work measures

8” from shoulder. Change to 4.50mm hook and continue with 1st and 2nd Patterns Rows until work measures 10.5” from shoulder, finishing on a 1st row. Turn. 

Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 5tr into vst, 1dc between vst, * 5tr into next vst, 1dc between vst, * rpt from * to * to last vst, 5tr into vst, 1dc in top of 3ch. Fasten off.

Sleeves x 2 – With 4.00mm hook and with RS facing, rejoin yarn at corner of armhole edge, 3ch, miss 1tr, 1 shell into next tr, *miss 2tr, 1 shell into next tr, * rpt from * to * 7 more times, miss 2tr, 1tr into corner, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (9 shell groups)

Row 1 – 3ch, miss 1tr, 1vst into each shell to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn.

Row 2 – 3ch, 1 shell into each vst to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn.

Rpt Rows 1 & 2 three more times each or until sleeve seam measures 4”. Turn.

Cuff – (Dec row) 1ch, 1dc in base of ch, miss next tr, * 1dc into next tr, 1ch space, & following tr, dec 1dc over next 2tr, * rpt from * to * to last 4st’s, 1dc into next tr, 1ch space and following tr, miss 1tr, ss to first dc . Turn. (36dc)

Next row – (Dec row) 1ch, 1dc into base of ch, * dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of the next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into last dc, ss to first dc. Turn.  (27dc). Work 3 more rows in dc. Turn.

Next row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * 5tr into next dc, miss 1dc, 1dc into next dc, miss 1dc * rpt from * to * to last 3dc, miss 1dc, 5tr into next dc, miss 1dc, ss to first dc. Fasten off. (7, 5tr groups)

Button/Buttonhole Bands – Starting at lower edge, with RS facing and 4.00mm hook, work 45dc evenly up front edge to corner, 3dc into corner, work 1dc into each ch around neck, 3dc into corner, 45dc evenly down second front edge. Turn.

Left Front – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to neck edge, turn at neck edge.

Next row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into next dc, miss 1dc, * 5tr into next dc, miss next dc, 1dc into next dc, miss 1dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc, miss 1dc, 1dc into last 2dc.  Fasten off. (11, 5tr groups)

Buttonholes – With 4.00mm hook, return to right front, starting at neck edge and working downwards, work 1ch, 1dc into base of ch, * 2ch, miss 1dc, 1dc into next 6dc, *  rpt from * to * once more, 2ch, miss 1dc, 1dc into each dc, to end. Turn. Working into dc and 1ch spaces, work the 5tr group row of left front edge to match. Fasten off.

Collar – Using 4.00mm hook with WS facing miss front edge band, rejoin yarn into 1st dc on corner of neck edge, 3ch, miss 1dc, 1 shell into next dc, *miss 2dc, 1 shell into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 4dc before front edge band, miss 1dc, shell into next dc, miss 1dc, 1tr into last dc. Turn. (18, shells)

Rpt 1st and 2nd Pattern Rows once, work 1st Row once. Turn. 

Next Row – Work 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * 5tr into next vst, 1dc between vst, * rpt from * to * to end, working dc into top of 3ch. Fasten off.

Finishing – Close small gaps under arms, sew in and tie off any loose ends of yarn, sew on buttons to correspond with buttonholes, turn down collar.

USA format below:-

Free Baby Crochet Pattern Collared Coat USA

Abbreviations USA
WS.      Wrong Side
RS.       Right Side
sc.        Single Crochet
dc.       Double Crochet
rpt.      Repeat
sl st.    Slip Stitch
yo.       Yarn Over

Shell.   (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in same space or stitch
vst.      (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in same space or stitch

Dec. Insert hook in next stitch draw loop through (twice), yo draw through all loops.

Size to fit approx:- 16 inch chest 0 – 3 month baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 11 Inches
Sleeve length approx 5 inches

Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn
I have used:-
150 grams of King Cole big value baby DK yarn

An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3

4.00mm & 4.50mm crochet hooks, 3 small buttons

GAUGE – 9dc and 5 Rows of dc measures approx 2 inches

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USA INSTRUCTIONS:

Starting with Yoke worked in one piece.

Using 4.00mm hook, ch55, 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in the next 6ch, (front), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 8ch, (shoulder), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 17ch, (back), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 8ch, (shoulder), 3dc in next ch, 1dc in the next 8ch, (front). Turn. (60dc +ch3)

2nd Row – ch3, 1dc in the next 8dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 10dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in the next 19dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in the next 10dc, 3dc in the next dc, 1dc in the next 8dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.  (68dc +ch3)

3rd Row – ch3, 1dc in the next 9dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 12dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in the next 21dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in the next 12dc, 3dc in the next dc, 1dc in the next 9dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.  (76dc +ch3)

4th Row – ch3, 1dc in the next 10dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 14dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in the next 23dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in the next 14dc, 3dc in the next dc, 1dc in the next 10dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (84dc + ch3)

5th Row – ch3, 1dc in the next 11dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 16dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in the next 25dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in the next 16dc, 3dc in the next dc, 1dc in the next 11dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.  (92dc + ch3)

6th Row – ch3, 1dc in the next 12dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 18dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in the next 27dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in the next 18dc, 3dc in the next dc, 1dc in the next 12dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.  (100dc + ch3) 

7th Row – ch3, 1dc in the next 13dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 20dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in the next 29dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in the next 20dc, 3dc in the next dc, 1dc in the next 13dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.  (108dc + ch3)

8th Row – ch3, 1dc in next 4dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 3dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 5dc, 5dc in next dc, (corner) 1dc in next 7dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 6dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 7dc, 5dc in next dc, (corner) 1dc in next 9dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 11dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 9dc, 5dc in next dc, (corner) 1dc in next 7dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 6dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 7dc, 5dc in next dc, (corner) 1dc in next 5dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 3dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 4dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (134dc + ch3)

Commence Skirt (divide for armholes) – ch3, 1 shell (see abbrev) in next dc, * skip 2dc, 1 shell in next dc, * rpt from * to * 4 more times, skip 2dc,  1 shell in centre dc on corner, skip next 28dc, 1 shell in centre dc on next corner, rpt from * to * 12 more times, skip 1dc, 1 shell in centre dc on corner, skip 28dc, 1 shell in centre dc on last corner, skip 1dc, 1 shell in next dc, rpt from * to * 5 times more, skip 1dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (28 shell groups)

1st Row – ch3, 1vst (see abbrev) in each shell to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (28vst)

2nd Row – ch3, 1 shell in each vst to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.

The last 2 rows form pattern, rpt 3 more times each or until work measures 8 inches from shoulder. Change to 4.50mm hook and continue with 1st and 2nd Patterns Rows until work measures 10.5 inches from shoulder, finishing on a 1st row. Turn. 

Next Row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 5dc in vst, 1sc between vst, * 5dc in next vst, 1sc between vst, * rpt from * to * to last vst, 5dc in vst, 1sc in top of ch3. Fasten off.

Sleeves x 2 – With 4.00mm hook and with RS facing, rejoin yarn at corner of armhole edge, ch3, skip 1dc, 1 shell in next dc, * skip 2dc, 1 shell in next dc, * rpt from * to * 7 more times, skip 2dc, 1dc in corner, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (9 shell groups).

Row 1 – ch3, miss 1dc, 1vst in each shell to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn.

Row 2 – ch3, 1 shell in each vst to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn.

Rpt Rows 1 & 2 three more times each or until sleeve seam measures 4”. Turn.

Cuff – (Dec row)ch1, 1sc in base of ch, skip next dc, * 1sc in next dc, ch1 space, & following dc, dec 1sc over next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last 4st’s, 1sc in next dc, ch1 space and following dc, skip 1dc, sl st to first sc . Turn. (36sc)

Next row – (Dec row) ch1, 1sc in base of ch, * dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of the next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to last 3sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in last sc, sl st to first sc. Turn.  (27sc). Work 3 more rows in sc. Turn.

Next row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * 5dc in next sc, skip 1sc, 1sc in next sc, skip 1sc * rpt from * to * to last 3sc, skip 1sc, 5dc in next sc, skip 1sc, sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (7, 5dc groups)

Button/Buttonhole Bands – Starting at lower edge, with RS facing and 4.00mm hook, work 45sc evenly up front edge to corner, 3sc in corner, work 1sc in each ch around neck, 3sc in corner, 45sc evenly down second front edge. Turn.

Left Front – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to neck edge, turn at neck edge.

Next row – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in next sc, skip 1sc, * 5dc in next sc, skip next sc, 1sc in next sc, skip 1sc, * rpt from * to * to last 3sc, skip 1sc, 1sc in last 2sc.  Fasten off. (11, 5dc groups)

Buttonholes – With 4.00mm hook, return to right front, starting at neck edge and working downwards, work ch1, 1sc in base of ch, * ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in next 6sc, *  rpt from * to * once more, ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in each sc, to end. Turn.

Working in sc and ch1 spaces, work the 5dc group row of left front edge to match. Fasten off.

Collar – Using 4.00mm hook with WS facing skip front edge band, rejoin yarn in 1st sc on corner of neck edge, ch3, skip 1sc, 1 shell in next sc, * skip 2sc, 1 shell in next sc, * rpt from * to * to the last 4sc before front edge band, skip 1sc, shell in next sc, skip 1sc, 1dc in last sc. Turn. (18, shells)

Rpt 1st and 2nd Pattern Rows once, work 1st Row once. Turn. 

Next Row – Work ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * 5dc in the next vst, 1sc between vst, * rpt from * to * to end, working the last sc in the top of the ch3. Fasten off.

Finishing – Close small gaps under arms, sew in and tie off any of the loose ends of yarn, sew on buttons to correspond with buttonholes, turn down collar.