by Sure! Here is a detailed guide on how to crochet a hooded jacket for boys and girls, designed to fit sizes 9–12 months up to 5 years. This will include an overview of materials, sizing, measurements, stitch techniques, and step-by-step construction. This guide assumes you have basic crochet knowledge (familiar with common stitches).
🧶 HOW TO CROCHET: Hooded Jacket for Boys and Girls (9–12M to 5 Years)
✨ Overview:
This pattern is a basic hooded jacket with a cozy fit, front opening, and optional buttons or zipper. It’s worked top-down (yoke style) with raglan sleeves. You can customize the color and edging to make it gender-neutral or themed.
📏 Sizing Guide:
| Size | Chest Circumference | Jacket Length | Sleeve Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 Months | 19–20″ (48–51 cm) | 11″ (28 cm) | 9.5″ (24 cm) |
| 18–24 Months | 20–21″ (51–53 cm) | 12″ (30 cm) | 10″ (25 cm) |
| 2–3 Years | 21–22″ (53–56 cm) | 13″ (33 cm) | 11″ (28 cm) |
| 4–5 Years | 23–24″ (58–61 cm) | 15″ (38 cm) | 12.5″ (32 cm) |
🧵 Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn (category #4)
~400–700g depending on size - Crochet hook size H/5mm or I/5.5mm
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch markers
- Buttons (optional) or a zipper (10–14”)
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
🔁 Stitches Used:
- CH – Chain
- SC – Single Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- INC – Increase (2 DC in one stitch)
- DEC – Decrease (DC2TOG)
Pattern is written in US terms.
🧥 Pattern Construction: Step-by-Step
1. Yoke (Top Down – Raglan)
Start with a chain and set up for raglan shaping. Increases are made at 4 points (raglan lines) to shape the sleeves and body.
Foundation:
- Chain enough for the neck circumference based on size.
Example (9-12M): CH 48
[Divide: Back: 14 | Fronts: 8 each | Sleeves: 9 each | 4 raglan points]
Raglan Rows:
- Row 1: DC across, increasing at 4 raglan points (place markers).
- Repeat DC rows, increasing at raglan lines until desired yoke depth.
2. Separate for Body and Sleeves
- Once yoke depth is reached (e.g., ~4.5″ for 12M), stop increasing.
- Work across back and fronts, skipping sleeve stitches. You can chain a few stitches under the arm for width.
- Continue working in DC or HDC rows down the body to desired length.
- Finish bottom edge with 2-3 rows of SC for a neat edge.
3. Sleeves
- Attach yarn at armhole.
- Work in rounds (or rows if seaming) around the armhole.
- Decrease slightly to shape the arm.
- Continue until sleeve is correct length.
- Finish with SC edging.
4. Hood
- Attach yarn to neckline.
- Work rows of HDC or DC across the back neck and up to form the hood.
- Increase slightly at back center if needed.
- Once hood is tall enough, fold and seam the top.
5. Edging & Front Band
- Work SC rows evenly along both front edges.
- Make buttonholes if adding buttons every 5–6 rows.
- You can also attach a zipper instead.
🎨 Optional Customizations:
- Use striped yarn or color blocks
- Add ears or spikes on the hood for a fun touch
- Crochet pockets or elbow patches
- Line the jacket with fleece for winter wear
🔒 Final Touches:
- Weave in all ends
- Block the jacket to shape (optional)
- Add buttons or attach zipper securely
🧼 Care Instructions:
Make sure to use machine-washable yarn (like acrylic or cotton blends) for easy care.
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