Round Yoke Baby Coat Free Crochet Pattern on Crochet 'n' Create

Round yoke baby coat, a delightful free crochet pattern for a baby cardigan which is quick to make, ideal for everyday use or to give as a gift.

Made from the neck downwards in one piece, you can use three colours or just one, the choice is yours.

Pattern is written for a light worsted #3 (double knitting) yarn with a three button fastening.

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Formats

Two easy formats have been used to write this adorable crochet round yoke baby coat pattern for UK crocheters and USA crafters.

Abbreviations UK & USA
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
ss. Slip Stitch
dc. Double Crochet
htr. Half treble Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
inc. Increase

Best Yarn

For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn in the pattern materials section.

I have used King Cole Comfort Kids double knitting in three colours for the crochet round yoke baby coat.

Crochet Hook Size

Pattern asks for a 4.00mm crochet hook, you are welcome to use other hook sizes and thicker yarn if you want to make the outfit a different size.

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Crochet Round Yoke Baby Coat UK

Pattern Number CNC494

Skill Level: Intermediate

Abbreviations UK
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
ss. Slip Stitch
dc. Double Crochet
htr. Half treble Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
inc. Increase

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

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

Size to fit approx:- 16 Inch chest, 0-3 Month Baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 10 Inches
Sleeve:- Finished length from under arm to cuff 5 Inches

Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
100 grams of King Cole Comfort DK yarn in colour 1
Small amounts of King Cole Comfort DK yarn in each of the colours 2 & 3

4.00mm Crochet Hook, 3 Small buttons

TENSION 9tr & 4 rows of tr measures approx 2 inches square

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UK INSTRUCTIONS:

Start with yoke (worked in one piece) – Using main colour yarn, make 55ch, (RS) 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1tr in each ch to end. Turn. (52tr + 3ch)

2nd Row – (Inc) 3ch, 1tr into each of next 2tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of the next 4tr, * rpt from * to * to last 4tr, work 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 3tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (62tr + 3ch)

3rd Row – 3ch, 1tr in each tr to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (62tr + 3ch)

4th Row – (Inc) 3ch, 1tr into each of next 2tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of the next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to end, working last tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (77tr + 3ch)

5th Row – as 3rd Row.

6th Row – (Inc) 3ch, 1tr into next tr, * 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of the next 2tr, * rpt from * to * to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (102tr + 3ch)

7th Row – as 3rd Row.

8th Row – (Increase) as 6th Row until 1tr and 3ch remain, 2tr into tr, 1tr into top of 3ch. (136tr + 3ch)

Commence with Skirt – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * miss 1tr, 1 shell (see abbrev above) into next tr, miss 1tr, 1dc into next tr, rpt from * to * to last 3tr and 3ch, miss 1tr, 1 shell into next tr, miss 1tr, 1dc into top of 3ch. (34 shell groups). Turn.

Fasten off. Join in colour 2.

Second Row – 3ch, * 1vst (see abbrev) into 1ch space of shell, 1tr into dc, * rpt from * to * to last shell and dc, 1vst into shell, 1tr into dc. Turn.

Third Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * 1 shell into vst, 1dc into tr, * rpt from * to * to last vst and 3ch, 1 shell into vst, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. Fasten off.

Fourth Row – (Divide for armholes) Join in colour 1, make 3ch, * 1vst into 1ch space of shell, 1tr into dc, * rpt from * to * (3 more times), 1vst into 1ch space of next shell, 2tr 1ch into dc, miss 7 shell groups, 2tr into next dc, * rpt from * to * (9 more times), 1vst into 1ch space of next shell, 2tr, 1ch into dc, miss 7 shell groups, 2tr into next dc, * rpt from * to * (4 more times), 1vst into 1ch space of shell, 1tr into dc. Turn.

Fifth Row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * 1 shell into vst, 1dc into tr * rpt from * to * (4 times more), miss 1tr, 1 shell into 1ch space underarm between tr’s, miss 1tr, 1dc into next tr, rpt from * to * (10 times more), miss 1tr, 1 shell into 1ch space underarm between tr’s, miss 1tr, 1dc into next tr, rpt from * to * to last vst and 3ch, 1 shell into vst 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. Fasten off. (22 shell groups)

Sixth & Seventh Rows – Join in colour 3, rpt Second & Third Rows. Fasten off.

Rpt Second and Third Rows alternating the three colours until 8 shell rows in all have been worked from yoke or work measures approx 10 Inches from shoulder. Fasten off.

With colour 1, make 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of 1ch, 1dc into next 2tr, * make 2ch, 1dc into each of next 5st, * rpt * to * to last 3st, make 2ch, work 1dc into each of next 3st. Fasten off.

Sleeves x 2 – Using colour 1 with WS facing, rejoin yarn into same dc you have already worked 2tr & 1ch into at the base of armhole, make 3ch, * 1vst into next shell group, 1tr into dc, * rpt from * to * (5 times more), 1vst into shell, 1tr into same dc as 2tr at base of armhole, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (7vst)

Row 2 – 1ch, 1dc into first tr, * 1 shell into vst, 1dc into tr, * rpt from * to * to last vst, 1 shell into vst, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. Fasten off.

Rpt Second and Third Rows from skirt alternating the three colours three more times, slip stitching to the beginning and turning at the end of each row until 5 shell rows have been worked in all from yoke or sleeve seam measures approx 3.5 inches under arm. Fasten off.

Cuff – Join colour 1, make 2ch, * miss 1tr, 1dc into next (tr, 1ch space, tr) miss 1tr, 1htr into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last shell, miss 1tr, 1dc into next (tr, 1ch space, tr) miss 1tr, ss to top of 2ch on beginning of row. Turn. (28 stitches)

Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into each stitch to end, ss to first dc. Turn. (28dc)

Rpt the last row three more times. Fasten off.

If you prefer a tighter cuff, use 3.50mm hook.

Button – Buttonhole Bands – Using main colour yarn, starting at lower edge with RS facing and working into row ends, work 39dc evenly along up first front edge to corner, 3dc into corner, 1dc into each tr around neck, 3dc into corner, work 39dc evenly along into row ends down second front edge. Turn.

Next Row – 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to neck edge. Turn.

Rpt last row from neck down to corner. Fasten off.

Buttonholes – With WS facing return to neck edge on first side, working from neck edge downwards, work 1dc into first dc, * make 2ch, miss 1dc, 1dc into each of next 7dc, * rpt from * to * once, make 2ch, miss 1dc, work 1dc into each of remaining dc to end. Turn. (3 buttonholes)

Starting with 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work 1dc into each dc and 2ch space to end. Fasten off.

Finishing – Weave in and trim off loose ends of yarn, close small gaps underarms.

Turn through to RS. Sew 3 buttons on yoke to correspond with buttonholes.

USA format below:-

Crochet Round Yoke Baby Coat USA

Pattern Number CNC494

Skill Level: Intermediate

Abbreviations USA
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sl st. Slip Stitch
sc. Single Crochet
hdc. Half Double Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
inc. Increase

shell. (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in same space or stitch

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

Size to fit approx:- 16 Inch chest, 0-3 Month Baby
Finished length from shoulder approx 10 Inches
Sleeve:- Finished length from under arm to cuff 5 Inches

Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
100 grams of King Cole Comfort DK yarn in color 1
Small amounts of King Cole Comfort DK yarn in each of the colors 2 & 3

An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3

4.00mm Crochet Hook, 3 Small buttons

GAUGE 9dc & 4 rows of dc measures approx 2 inches square

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USA INSTRUCTIONS:

Start with yoke (worked in one piece) – Using main color yarn, ch55, (RS) 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end. Turn. (52dc + ch3)

2nd Row – (Inc) ch3, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of the next 4dc, * rpt from * to * to last 4dc, work 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 3dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (62dc + ch3)

3rd Row – ch3, 1dc in each dc to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (62dc + ch3)

4th Row – (Inc) ch3, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of the next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to end, working last dc in top of ch3. Turn. (77dc + ch3)

5th Row – as 3rd Row.

6th Row – (Inc) ch3, 1dc in next dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of the next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (102dc + ch3)

7th Row – as 3rd Row.

8th Row – (Increase) as 6th Row until 1dc and ch3 remain, 2dc in dc, 1dc in top of ch3. (136dc + ch3)

Commence with Skirt – ch1, 1sc in stitch at the base of ch1, * skip 1dc, 1 shell (see abbrev above) in next dc, skip 1dc, 1sc in next dc, rpt from * to * to last 3dc and ch3, skip 1dc, 1 shell in next dc, skip 1dc, 1sc in top of ch3. (34 shell groups). Turn.

Fasten off. Join in color 2.

Second Row – ch3, * 1vst (see abbrev) in ch1 space of shell, 1dc in sc, * rpt from * to * to last shell and sc, 1vst in shell, 1dc in sc. Turn.

Third Row – ch1, 1sc in stitch at the base of ch1, * 1 shell in vst, 1sc in dc, * rpt from * to * to last vst and ch3, 1 shell in vst, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. Fasten off.

Fourth Row – (Divide for armholes) Join in color 1, ch3, * 1vst in ch1 space of shell, 1dc in sc, * rpt from * to * (3 more times), 1vst in ch1 space of next shell, 2dc ch1 in sc, skip 7 shell groups, 2dc in next sc, * rpt from * to * (9 more times), 1vst in ch1 space of next shell, 2dc, ch1 in sc, skip 7 shell groups, 2dc in next sc, * rpt from * to * (4 more times), 1vst in ch1 space of shell, 1dc in sc. Turn.

Fifth Row – ch1, 1sc in stitch at the base of ch1, * 1 shell in vst, 1sc in dc * rpt from * to * (4 times more), skip 1dc, 1 shell in ch1 space underarm between dc’s, skip 1dc, 1sc in next dc, rpt from * to * (10 times more), skip 1dc, 1 shell in ch1 space underarm between dc’s, skip 1dc, 1sc in next dc, rpt from * to * to last vst and ch3, 1 shell in vst 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. Fasten off. (22 shell groups)

Sixth & Seventh Rows – Join in color 3, rpt Second & Third Rows. Fasten off.

Rpt Second and Third Rows alternating the three colors until 8 shell rows in all have been worked from yoke or work measures approx 10 Inches from shoulder. Fasten off.

With color 1, ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of ch1, 1sc in next 2dc, * ch2, 1sc in each of next 5st, * rpt * to * to last 3st, ch2, work 1sc in each of next 3st. Fasten off.

Sleeves x 2 – Using color 1 with WS facing, rejoin yarn in same sc you have already worked 2dc & ch1 in at the base of armhole, ch3, * 1vst in next shell group, 1dc in sc, * rpt from * to * (5 times more), 1vst in shell, 1dc in same sc as 2dc at base of armhole, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (7vst)

Row 2 – ch1, 1sc in first dc, * 1 shell in vst, 1sc in dc, * rpt from * to * to last vst, 1 shell in vst, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. Fasten off.

Cuff – Join color 1, ch2, * skip 1dc, 1sc in next (dc, ch1 space, dc) skip 1dc, 1hdc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last shell, skip 1dc, 1sc in next (dc, ch1 space, dc) skip 1dc, sl st to top of ch2 on beginning of row. Turn. (28 stitches)

Next Row – ch1, 1sc in each stitch to end, sl st to first sc. Turn. (28sc)

Rpt the last row three more times. Fasten off.

If you prefer a tighter cuff, use 3.50mm hook.

Button – Buttonhole Bands – Using main color yarn, starting at lower edge with RS facing and working in row ends, work 39sc evenly along up first front edge to corner, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each dc around neck, 3sc in corner, work 39sc evenly along in row ends down second front edge. Turn.

Next Row – ch1, work 1sc in each sc to neck edge. Turn.

Rpt last row from neck down to corner. Fasten off.

Buttonholes – With WS facing return to neck edge on first side, working from neck edge downwards, work 1sc in first sc, * ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in each of next 7sc, * rpt from * to * once, ch2, skip 1sc, work 1sc in each of remaining sc to end. Turn. (3 buttonholes)

Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work 1sc in each sc and ch2 space to end. Fasten off.

Finishing – Weave in and trim off loose ends of yarn, close small gaps underarms.

Turn through to RS. Sew 3 buttons on yoke to correspond with buttonholes.

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