Free Baby Crochet Pattern
Newborn Coat
USA Format
Abbreviations
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
st. Stitch(es)
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
hdc. Half Double Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
yo. Yarn Over
Shell. (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in same space or stitch
Dec. Decrease
Leaving last loop on hook work 1sc in each of next 2sc,
yo and pull through all loops.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch ~~~~~ ch3 counts as first dc
To fit size approx:-
Finished length from shoulder approx 10 Inches
Sleeve length from under arm to cuff 5 Inches
Materials
100 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in White (1001) Colour 1
100 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in Fondant (1241) Colour 2
OR
3.5oz of Light Worsted Weight #3 Yarn in color 1
3.5oz of Light Worsted Weight #3 Yarn in color 2
4.00mm crochet hook
3 buttons
GAUGE -
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COAT -
ch49, 1dc in 4th ch from hook, 1dc in each ch to end (46dc + ch3). Turn.
Row 2 -
* rpt from * to * to ch3 to turn with, 1dc in top of ch3, (57dc + ch3). Turn.
Row 3 -
Row 4 -
* rpt from * to * to last dc and ch3 to turn with, 2dc in dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. (76dc + ch3)
Row 5 -
Row 6 -
* rpt from * to * to last 2dc and ch3 to turn with, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in last dc, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn. Fasten off. (101dc + ch3).
Commence Skirt -
Next Row -
Next Row -
Next Row -
Join in color 2.
Row One -
Row Two -
Fasten off.
Rpt Rows One & Two (alternating colors after each repeat) until work measures approx 9.5 Inches from shoulder, ending on color 2. Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 -
We will close gaps under armholes later.
Next Row -
Fasten off.
Starting with color 2 rpt Pattern Rows One & Two 3 times, (alternating colors after each repeat), sl st and turn at the end of each row (sleeve seam should measure approx 4 Inches) ending on color 2. Turn. Fasten off.
Cuff -
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1 row of 1sc in each st to end, sl st to first sc. Turn.
Next row -
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1 row of 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Button/Buttonhole Bands -
Next Row -
Starting with ch1 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to corner, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each sc along bottom of coat to next corner, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each of next 21sc, * ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in each of next 5sc, * rpt from * to * once, ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in last sc. Turn.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1 row of 1sc in each sc and ch2 space to corner, 1sc in corner, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Chain Tie -
Finishing -
Hope you enjoy this free baby crochet pattern for a newborn coat.
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