Lotus shells baby jacket, cute free baby crochet pattern, designed using stylecraft special dk yarn, keep your little one toasty warm in this sweet jacket.
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Lotus Shells Baby Jacket UK
Pattern Number CNC577
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
BLO. Back Loop Only
yrh. Yarn Round Hook
Inc. Increase
tch. Turning Chain
ps group. (1ps, 3ch, 1ps, 3ch, ps) into same space or stitch
ps. Puff Stitch
* yrh, insert into stitch and pull up loop, * rpt from * to * twice, yrh pull through 6 loops, yrh and pull though 2 loops.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
3ch counts as first tr
Sizes to fit approx: Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Month, 6-12 Months
Sample made to fit 0-3 months
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
150 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn
1 Small Button
Crochet Hook Sizes
For a:-
Newborn baby use – 3.50mm hook
0 – 3 month use – 4.00mm hook
3 – 6 month use – 4.50mm hook
6 – 12 month use – 5.00mm hook
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Scroll down the page for the USA format
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting with yoke and worked in one piece.
Make 56ch, (RS) work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each of the next 7ch, (front) 3dc into next ch, 1dc into each of next 9ch, (sleeve) 3dc into next ch, 1dc into each of next 17ch, (back) 3dc into next ch, 1dc into each of next 9ch, (sleeve) 3dc into next ch, 1dc into each of next 8ch. (front) Turn. (63dc)
2nd Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work * 1dc into each dc to next 3dc group, 1dc into next dc, 3dc into centre dc of 3dc group, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc group, 1dc into next dc, 3dc into centre dc of 3dc group, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn. (71dc)
3rd Row – (Inc Row) 3ch, work * 1tr into each dc to next 3dc group, 1tr into next tr, 3tr into centre dc of 3dc group, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc group, 1tr into next dc, 3tr into centre dc of 3dc group, 1tr into each dc to end. Turn. (78tr + 3ch)
4th Row – (Inc Row) 3ch, work * 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. (86tr + 3ch)
5th to 10th Rows – Rpt 4th Row. (134tr + 3ch)
11th Row – (Divide for Armholes) 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 17tr, 2dc into next tr, miss 29tr, work 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 37tr, 2dc into next tr, miss 29tr, work 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each tr to end, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. (81dc)
12th Row – (see abbrev for how to make ps) Work 3ch, 1tr into next dc, * miss 2dc, work (ps, 3ch, ps, 3ch, ps) into next dc, miss 2dc, work 1tr into each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last 7dc, miss 2dc, (ps, 3ch, ps, 3ch, ps) into next dc, miss 2dc, 1tr into each of last 2dc. Turn. (10, ps group shells)
13th Row – 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * make 3ch, miss (1ps and 3ch), work 1dc into next ps, make 3ch, miss (3ch and 3ps), 1tr into each of next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to last ps shell group, make 3ch, miss (3ch and ps), work 1dc into next ps, make 3ch, miss (3ch and ps), work 1tr into next tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.
14th Row – 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * miss 3ch, work (ps, 3ch, ps, 3ch, ps) into next dc, miss 3ch, work 1tr into each of next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to last (3ch, dc, 3ch, 1tr and 3tch), miss 3ch, work (ps, 3ch, ps, 3ch, ps) into next dc, miss 3ch, 1tr into tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.
Rpt 13th & 14th Rows four more times. Fasten off.
Sleeve x 2 – Join yarn with a sl st under arm to first missed tr, make 3ch, work 1tr into each of the next 28tr, ss to top of 3ch on the beginning of row. Turn. (28tr + 3ch)
Second Row – 3ch, work 1tr into each tr to end, ss to top of 3ch on the beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt Second Row until 11 rows have been worked from yoke. Fasten off.
Front Bands
With RS facing join yarn to lower edge of right hand side front edge, make 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of 1ch, work dc evenly into row ends up first front edge, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each ch around neck edge, 3dc into corner, work dc evenly into row ends down second front edge. Turn.
Rows 2 to 4 – Working on left front band only make 1ch, 1dc into stitch at the base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn. Fasten off at the end of row 4.
Button Hole Band – Return to first front edge, with WS facing, starting from the neck and working downwards, make 1ch, work 1dc into stitch at the base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
Buttonhole Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each dc to last 3dc, make 2ch, miss 2dc, 1dc into last dc. Turn.
Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into stitch at the base of 1ch, 2dc into 2ch space, 1dc into each dc to end. Fasten off.
Collar – Working into BLO and on WS of jacket. Join yarn to first loose dc after front band, make 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of the next 7dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 9dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 17dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 9dc, 3dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 8dc. Turn. (63dc)
Row Two – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work * 1dc into each dc to next 3dc group, 1dc into next dc, 3dc into centre dc of 3dc group, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc group, 1dc into next dc, 3dc into centre dc of 3dc group, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn. (71dc)
Row Three – (Inc Row) 3ch, work * 1tr into each dc to next 3dc group, 1tr into next tr, 3tr into centre dc of 3dc group, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc group, 1tr into next dc, 3tr into centre dc of 3dc group, 1tr into each dc to end. Turn. (78tr + 3ch)
Row Four – 3ch, 1tr into the stitch at the base of the 3ch, * miss 2tr, work (ps, 3ch, ps, 3ch, ps) into next tr, miss 2tr, work 1tr into each of next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to last 5tr and 3tch, miss 2tr, (ps, 3ch, ps, 3ch, ps) into next tr, miss 2tr, 2tr into last 2tr. Fasten off. (10, ps group shells)
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn, attach button to correspond with buttonhole.
USA format below:-
Lotus Shells Baby Jacket USA
Pattern Number CNC577
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
BLO. Back Loop Only
yo. Yarn Over
Inc. Increase
tch. Turning Chain
ps group. (1ps, ch3, 1ps, ch3, ps) in same space or stitch
ps. Puff Stitch
* yo, insert in stitch and pull up loop, * rpt from * to * twice, yo pull through 6 loops, yo and pull though 2 loops.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
Sizes to fit approx: Newborn, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Month, 6-12 Months
Sample made to fit 0-3 months
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
150 grams of Stylecraft Special DK yarn
1 Small Button
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
Crochet Hook Sizes
For a:-
Newborn baby use – 3.50mm hook
0 – 3 month use – 4.00mm hook
3 – 6 month use – 4.50mm hook
6 – 12 month use – 5.00mm hook
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting with yoke and worked in one piece.
ch56, (RS) work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each of the next 7ch, (front) 3sc in next ch, 1sc in each of next 9ch, (sleeve) 3sc in next ch, 1sc in each of next 17ch, (back) 3sc in next ch, 1sc in each of next 9ch, (sleeve) 3sc in next ch, 1sc in each of next 8ch. (front) Turn. (63sc)
2nd Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work * 1sc in each sc to next 3sc group, 1sc in next sc, 3sc in centre sc of 3sc group, * rpt from * to * to last 3sc group, 1sc in next sc, 3sc in centre sc of 3sc group, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn. (71sc)
3rd Row – (Inc Row) ch3, work * 1dc in each sc to next 3sc group, 1dc in next dc, 3dc in centre sc of 3sc group, * rpt from * to * to last 3sc group, 1dc in next sc, 3dc in centre sc of 3sc group, 1dc in each sc to end. Turn. (78dc + ch3)
4th Row – (Inc Row) ch3, work * 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. (86dc + ch3)
5th to 10th Rows – Rpt 4th Row. (134dc + ch3)
11th Row – (Divide for Armholes) ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 17dc, 2sc in next dc, skip 29dc, work 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 37dc, 2sc in next dc, skip 29dc, work 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each dc to end, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. (81sc)
12th Row – (see abbrev for how to make ps) ch3, 1dc in next sc, * skip 2sc, work (ps, ch3, ps, ch3, ps) in next sc, skip 2sc, work 1dc in each of next 3sc, * rpt from * to * to last 7sc, skip 2sc, (ps, ch3, ps, ch3, ps) in next sc, skip 2sc, 1dc in each of last 2sc. Turn. (10, ps group shells)
13th Row – ch3, 1dc in next dc, * ch3, skip (1ps and ch3), work 1sc in next ps, ch3, skip (ch3 and 3ps), 1dc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last ps shell group, ch3, skip (ch3 and ps), work 1sc in next ps, ch3, skip (ch3 and ps), work 1dc in next dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.
14th Row – ch3, 1dc in next dc, * skip ch3, work (ps, ch3, ps, ch3, ps) in next sc, skip ch3, work 1dc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last (ch3, sc, ch3, 1dc and 3tch), skip ch3, work (ps, ch3, ps, ch3, ps) in next sc, skip ch3, 1dc in dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.
Rpt 13th & 14th Rows four more times. Fasten off.
Sleeve x 2 – Join yarn with a sl st under arm to first skipped dc, ch3, work 1dc in each of the next 28dc, sl st to top of ch3 on the beginning of row. Turn. (28dc + ch3)
Second Row – ch3, work 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on the beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt Second Row until 11 rows have been worked from yoke. Fasten off.
Front Bands
With RS facing join yarn to lower edge of right hand side front edge, ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of ch1, work sc evenly in row ends up first front edge, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch around neck edge, 3sc in corner, work sc evenly in row ends down second front edge. Turn.
Rows 2 to 4 – Working on left front band only ch1, 1sc in stitch at the base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn. Fasten off at the end of row 4.
Button Hole Band – Return to first front edge, with WS facing, starting from the neck and working downwards, ch1, work 1sc in stitch at the base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Buttonhole Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc to last 3sc, ch2, skip 2sc, 1sc in last sc. Turn.
Next Row – ch1, 1sc in stitch at the base of ch1, 2sc in ch2 space, 1sc in each sc to end. Fasten off.
Collar – Working in BLO and on WS of jacket. Join yarn to first loose sc after front band, ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of the next 7sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 9sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 17sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 9sc, 3sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 8sc. Turn. (63sc)
Row Two – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work * 1sc in each sc to next 3sc group, 1sc in next sc, 3sc in centre sc of 3sc group, * rpt from * to * to last 3sc group, 1sc in next sc, 3sc in centre sc of 3sc group, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn. (71sc)
Row Three – (Inc Row) ch3, work * 1dc in each sc to next 3sc group, 1dc in next dc, 3dc in centre sc of 3sc group, * rpt from * to * to last 3sc group, 1dc in next sc, 3dc in centre sc of 3sc group, 1dc in each sc to end. Turn. (78dc + ch3)
Row Four – ch3, 1dc in the stitch at the base of the ch3, * skip 2dc, work (ps, ch3, ps, ch3, ps) in next dc, skip 2dc, work 1dc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last 5dc and 3tch, skip 2dc, (ps, ch3, ps, ch3, ps) in next dc, skip 2dc, 2dc in last 2dc. Fasten off. (10, ps group shells)
Finishing – Weave in and trim off any loose ends of yarn, attach button to correspond with buttonhole.
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