Free English |Crochet Pattern| double layer hooded baby jacket

DOUBLE LAYER HOODED BABY JACKET
materials: for 3-6 months: 250-300 g baby wool in each color, 3 mm crochet hook
stitches: ch: chain stitch
dc: double crochet (UK) = single crochet (US)
tr: treble (UK) = double crochet (US)

JACKET
YOKEBegin at the neck, and make 49ch.
Base row: into second ch. from hook, make 1dc, continue with 1dc into each ch. to end, turn.
1st row: 2ch. 1tr into first dc. 1tr into each of next 5dc. * 3tr into next dc. 1tr into each of next 6dc. Repeat from * five times more, turn.
2nd row: 1ch. 1dc into each tr to end, turn.
3rd row: 2ch, 1tr into each of first 7dc. * 3 tr into next dc, 1tr into each of the next 8dc. Repeat from * ending with 1tr into each of the last 7dc, turn.
4th row: As 2nd row
5th row: 2ch, 1tr into each of first 8dc. * 3tr into next dc, 1tr into each of next 10dc. Repeat from * ending with 1tr into each of the last 8dc, turn
6th row: As 2nd row
7th row: 2ch, 1tr into each of first 9dc, * 3tr into next dc. 1tr into each of next 12dc, repeat from *, ending with 1 tr into each of last 9dc, turn
8th row: as 2nd row
These 8 rows complete the yolk

SKIRT
Turn after the 8th row of the yoke, and continue as follows:
1st row of arches: 3ch, 1tr into first dc, *3ch, skip 3dc, make 1dc, 3ch & 2tr into 4th dc.* Repeat from * to * until end, you should have 24 arches.
2nd to 5th row of arches: Turn, 3ch, 1tr into first dc from previous row, 3ch, 1dc under 3ch arch from previous row, * 3tr into next dc, 3ch, 1dc under chain arch from prev row.* Repeat from * to * until end.
Continue until you have 5 rows of arches.
6th row: Make the division for the sleeves: Crochet 4 arches, 7ch, skip 4 arches , crochet another 8 arches, 7ch, skip 4 arches, continue with 4 more arches until end.
7th row: Crochet arches as before. Make 2 new arches on the 7 ch from the previous row (the same way the arches were made in the 1st row). Do this on either side, so you end up with 20 arches, and 2 openings for arms.
Continue until you have about 20 rows of arches, counting from the yoke. Cast off.
sleeves: Onto the 6th row of the skirt, in the armhole, continue to crochet arches, making sure you go in the right direction to continue the pattern. On the 7ch from the 6th row, add 2 arches, so you end up with 6 arches. Continue until you have about 15 rows, going backwards and forwards (the sleeves are sewn together afterwards) . To make a nicer pattern , start at the beginning of each row of arches with 3 ch, 2tr (instead of 1tr) into 1st dc. Cast off. Do the same with the other sleeve.

HOOD:Start with 60 ch.
1st row: dc all the way
2nd row: Make 15 arches, the same way as in the 1st row of arches for the skirt
Continue until you have about 22 rows of arches. Continue around the side of the hood with a row of dc, and cast off. Do the same on the other side.

FINISH:Make the jacket and the hood twice, in two different colors.
For each hood, fold the rectangle in two, and sew the back of the hood (i.e. the base row of dc) together, so that the scalloped edge of the pattern comes to the front, around the face. Insert one hood into the other, making sure that the crochet patterns in both hoods are aligned . Crochet both hoods together with dc or crab stitch, along the scalloped edge at the front. (do this with wool in one of the colors used for jackets, or with a shiny cotton yarn).
For each jacket, sew the sides of the sleeves together, neatly matching up the pattern along the edges, so the seam is invisible. Insert one jacket into the other, making sure the crochet patterns in both jackets are aligned. Crochet the bottoms of the sleeves of both jackets together with dc or crab stitch.
Crochet both jackets together with dc or crab stitch, along the front edges and the bottom (scalloped edge). To obtain straight edges, and to provide a slight overlap, you may want to do 2 or 3 rows of dc along the front edges.
If you intend to close the jacket with button(s), work one or more button holes into the dc rows along the front edge of the yoke (on one side only). To do this, while doing a row of dc, you make several ch and skip as many dc; in the next row, you make a dc into each of the ch.
Around the neck, crochet both jackets together starting with 1tr, 2ch, skip 2, 1tr, 2ch and so on until end.
Sew the hood to the jacket: sew the bottoms in dc of both hoods to the row of ch stitch along the neck of the jacket.
Sew the button(s) onto the yolk or thread a satin ribbon through the trebles in the 2nd row of the yoke.

A single layer jacket, without the hood, makes a nice matinee jacket

Language Of Crochet:

Let's begin with the more common abbreviations used in crocheting:

ch st: chain stitch

dc: double crochet

hdc: half-double crochet

sc: single crochet

sl st: slip stitch

trc: triple crochet

yo: yarn over

tr: treble crochet

sp: space

sk: skip

pat st: pattern stitch

There are other abbreviations you will use, but as a beginner in crochet, these are the most basic abbreviations you will need to memorize.

Before we go into the basic stitches, we'll mention the foundation chain, a key term in crocheting. Just as a house needs a solid foundation, crocheting needs a foundation as well. The foundation chain is defined as a cross-stitched row that serves as the base of your crocheting. It holds all your stitches and all the succeeding rows you will make.

Basic Stitches

Single Crochet-this is the first of the basic stitches. It is the shortest stitch and results in a firm, flat product. To make a single crochet, make sure the front side of the chain is facing you, then insert the hook through a chain, yarn over, pull the loop through the chain, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.

Double Crochet -as in single crochet, pass the hook from the front to the back of the work through the upper loop of a stitch of the previous row. The thread is caught on the hook and drawn through this loop.

Half-Double Crochet -a cross between a single crochet and a double crochet stitch. Begin with a yarn over, insert the hook into a stitch, yarn over and pull through the stitch; do another yarn over and pull through the three loops on your hook.

Triple Crochet -the last of the basic stitches and also the tallest. To make a triple crochet, yarn over the hook twice; insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over again and pull through the first of two loops (the two closest to the end point); yarn over again and pull through the next two loops. Yarn over one last time and pull through the remaining two loops.

Basic Techniques

Proper techniques begin with how to hold hook and yarn correctly so that you're comfortable with them when working on a project. Let's begin with holding the hook. There are two ways to hold your hook:

ð Hold it as though you were holding a pencil - position and apply a light grip on the hook, or

ð Hold it the same way as you would grip a spoon when mixing something thick.

ð And now the yarn: a basic technique is to make a slip knot, attaching the yarn to your hook. Three simple steps to tie the slip knot:

ð Loop the yarn around your left index finger

ð Let the yarn slip from your finger, holding the loop between your thumb and index finger,

ð With the hook held by your right hand, draw the loop up and around the hook.

ð Then pull each of the ends gently in opposite directions. This will tighten the knot and make it smaller.

Practice, Practice, Practice!

The technique of feeding yarn into your work takes a bit of practice. With your left hand, pick up the yarn, and with the palm of your left hand facing up, thread the yarn through the fingers. Practice holding the yarn so that it “flows” naturally through your fingers. Move your index finger up and down to increase or decrease the tightness of the yarn. As you progress, you will feel a rhythm that works best for you, making the movement more natural and effortless.

Catching the Yarn Technique

This is known as a yarn over (abbreviation: yo). Your index finger plays a crucial role in yarn over movements. Each time you catch the hook, you guide the yarn by moving your index finger up and down. To do a yarn over:

ð Pass the hook under and over the yarn from back to front,

ð If you're having problems wrapping the yarn around all your fingers: instead of wrapping the yarn, just let it flow behind your index finger, in front of your middle and ring fingers and back behind your little finger.

Some Great Crocheting Tips!

Like in any business undertaking, the trick is to diversify.In crochet, try not to stick to one kind of hook.If you can afford it, buy an assortment of aluminum, plastic, wood and steel.As you work on more projects, going from the simplest to the most complex, you'll encounter difficulties with certain stitches and with certain yarns.

You need not give up on that project in desperation and go on to the next project.Try changing your hooks.Say, for instance, you've been using aluminum for a sweater project.The sleeves begin to pose some problems.See if switching to a plastic or wooden hook - perhaps slightly smaller or slightly bigger - might help.Keep experimenting, you just might hit the jackpot.

Bobbins

Bobbins are small plastic devices that look identical to your bread pins, except they're larger.They are especially useful when working with many colors.Instead of handling balls of yarn, crochet from the bobbin.Wrap yarn around it before starting and this way you unwind only what you need for the next few stitches.

Always count chains from the front of the chain.You begin counting with the first complete stitch above the slip knot.When working with projects, crochet instructions will indicate how many chains to make and where to start your work on the foundation chain.

Having a snarl?This is probably because you forgot to do your turning chains.The ends of your work will look “squished” because there isn't any space to allow for rows.To fix the snarl, unwind the yarn back to the end of the preceding row and then making your turning chains.Remember, it's okay to keep unwinding yarn so you could do the stitch all over again, what isn't okay is to give up!

If you like crocheting round items like doilies and tablecloths, begin with the foundation chain joined in a ring.It is the slip stitch that joins the ring.To use a slip stitch to join a ring, insert your hook under the 2 loops of the first foundation chain, and then yo! (yarn over).Next, pull the hook through the chain and the loop on the hook.One loop remains on the hook, and you have now completed a slip stitch and made a ring.

Tools And Materials:

Many crochet instructors will say that all you need to get started are your hook and ball of yarn, but you really need more than these.We gave you the parts of a hook and the different sizes, but we'll get into more detail here, as it is the “star” tool of any crocheting project.If there were no hooks, there would be no crochet.

Hooks

We've already mentioned that sizes of hooks vary from thin to thick.The thin steel hooks are used with fine cotton yarn, but the bigger ones are used for heavy wools and synthetic fibers.

Hooks are made of steel, aluminum, bone or plastic.

When doing a project from a pattern, the one who wrote the pattern will suggest a hook size, but you should be a better judge of what hook to use.Use the one you're most comfortable with and the one that will help you achieve the correct gauge for a pattern.

As you go along with your work, you may have to change hooks more than once.The essential thing when choosing a hook brand is to go with the one you work well with and that feels good on your hand.Crocheting enthusiasts buy their hooks based on the following factors:hand size, finger length, weight of the hook, and preference for aluminum or plastic.

There is no fixed formula for choosing the ideal size hook.Remember that crocheters are different.Some like to crochet tightly, some loosely, so that this makes it difficult to determine a formula.Use gauge as the key consideration - how many stitches you need to do to make an inch.

As the experts say, practice makes perfect.Experimenting is even better.If you're using a plastic hook for a particular project and you're having problems, switch over to an aluminum hook and see how that feels.In time, you'll pick your favorites and know which sizes or types give you the best results with the best feel