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Free crochet baby jacket and blanket set pattern Basics
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Beg at neck edge, with A, ch 52(58-64) loosely.
1st row (RS): (1dc.Ch1.1dc) – Vst made, in 5th ch from hook. *Miss next ch. Vst in next ch. Rep from * to last 2 ch. Miss next ch. 1 dc in last ch. 23(26-29) Vsts. Turn.
2nd row: Ch3 (counts as dc). *Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Rep from * across, ending with 1 dc in 4th ch of turning ch. Turn.
3rd row: Ch3 (counts as dc). Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Vst in sp between 2 Vsts. *(Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 3(3-4) times. Vst in sp between 2 Vsts. (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 3(4-4) times. Vst in sp between 2 Vsts. Rep from * twice more. (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 2(3-3) times. Vst in sp between 2 Vsts. Vst in ch-1 sp of last Vst. 1 dc into top of turning ch. Break A. Join MC. Turn. 31(34-37) Vsts.
4th row: With MC, ch3 (counts as dc). *Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Rep from * across, ending with 1 dc in top of turning ch. Turn.
5th row: Ch3 (counts as dc). (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) twice. Vst in sp between 2 Vsts. *(Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 4(4-5) times. Vst in sp between 2 Vsts. (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 4(5-5) times. Vst in sp between 2 Vsts. Rep from * twice more. (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 3 times. Vst in sp between 2 Vsts. 1 dc into top of turning ch. Turn. 39(42-45) Vsts.
6th and 7th rows: As 4th row.
8th row: Ch3 (counts as dc). (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 3 times. Vst in sp between 2 Vsts. *(Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 5(5-6) times. Vst in sp between 2 Vsts. (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 5(6-6) times. Vst in sp between 2 Vsts. Rep from * twice more. (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 3 times. Vst in sp between 2 Vsts. (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 3 times. 1 dc into top of turning ch. Turn. 47(50-53) Vsts.
Sizes 12-18 mos and 2 yrs only: 9th and 10th rows: As 4th row.
Divide for Body
0/5All sizes: With separate length of MC and RS facing, join yarn with sl st in sp between 6th(7th-8th) Vst and 7th(8th-9th) Vst from left front edge. Ch5. Miss next 11 Vsts (left sleeve). Join with sl st in sp between last Vst and next Vst. Fasten off.
Miss center 13(14-15) Vsts (back). With separate length of MC and RS facing, join yarn with sl st in sp between last Vst and next. Ch5. Miss next 11 Vsts (right sleeve). Join with sl st in sp between last Vst and next Vst. Fasten off.
Next row (RS): Ch3 (counts as dc). (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 6(7-8) times (left front). (Miss next ch. Vst in next ch) twice. Miss next ch. (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 13(14-15) times (back). (Miss next ch. Vst in next ch) twice. Miss next ch. (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 6(7-8) times (right front). 1 dc into top of turning ch. Turn. 29(32-35) Vsts.
Next row: Ch3 (counts as dc). *Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Rep from * across, ending with 1 dc in top of turning ch. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 8(9.5-10.5) ins [20.5(24-26.5) cm], ending with a RS row. Fasten off.
Sleeves
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- •Note: Sleeves are worked in rnds, but turn at end of each rnd to match fabric of body.
Left Sleeve: 1st rnd: With RS facing, join MC with sl st in first ch of ch5. Ch3. (Vst in next ch. Miss next ch.) twice. (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 11 times. Join with sl st in top of ch3. Turn. 13 Vsts.
**2nd rnd: Ch3. *Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in top of ch3. Turn.
Size 6 mos only: 3rd rnd: Ch3. (Yoh and draw up a loop in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Ch1. 1 dc in same sp – Vst dec made. *Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Rep from * to last 2 Vsts. Vst dec over last 2 Vsts. Join with sl st in top of ch3. Turn. 11 Vsts.
All sizes: Rep 2nd rnd until Sleeve from joining rnd measures 4(5-6) ins [10(12.5-15) cm]. Fasten off.
Right Sleeve: 1st rnd: With RS facing, join MC with sl st in last ch of ch5. Ch3. (Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst) 11 times. (Miss next ch. Vst in next ch) twice. Join with sl st in top of ch3. Turn. 13 Vsts.
Work from ** to ** as given for Left Sleeve.
Jacket Edging
0/8With RS facing, join A with sl st in top corner of left front neck edge. Ch1. Work 39(45-51) sc evenly down left front edge to corner. Fasten off.
With RS facing, join A with sl st in bottom corner of right front. Ch1. Work 39(45-51) sc evenly up right front edge to corner of neck edge. Fasten off.
1st row: With RS of work facing, join A with sl st in first sc at neck edge of left front. Ch3. Miss next sc. *Vst in next sc. Miss next 2 sc. Rep from * to last sc. 2 Vsts in last sc for corner. Vst in ch-1 sp of each Vst across lower edge. 2 Vst in first sc for corner. **Miss next 2 sc. Vst in next sc. Rep from ** to last 2 sc. Miss next sc. 1 dc in last sc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch3. *Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst*. Rep from * to * 2 corner Vsts. Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Vst in sp between last Vst and next st. Rep from * to * once more. Vst in ch-1 sp of each Vst to end of row. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Fasten off.
3rd row: With RS facing, join MC with sl st in last dc of 2nd row. Ch1. 1 sc in same sp. *Ch2. 1 sc in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Rep from * around to opposite corner, ending with ch2. 1 sc in top of turning ch. (Ch2. 1 sc inside of edging rows) twice. **Ch2. 1 sc in ch-1 sp between next 2 Vsts. Rep from ** across neck edge. (Ch2. 1 sc inside of edging rows) twice. Ch2. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Sew button to top corner of left front neck edge, using ch-2 loop of 3rd row of Edging on right front as a button loop.
Weave ribbon through neck edge. Tie in bow at center front.
Sew seams at underarms.
Blanket
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With MC, ch 134 loosely.
1st row (RS): (1dc.Ch1.1dc) – Vst made, in 6th ch from hook. *Miss next 2 ch. Vst in next ch. Rep from * to last 2 ch. Miss next ch. 1 dc in last ch. 43 Vsts. Turn.
2nd row: Ch3 (counts as dc). *Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Rep from * across, ending with 1 dc in 5th ch of turning ch. Turn.
3rd row: Ch3 (counts as dc). *Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Rep from * across, ending with 1 dc in top of turning ch. Turn.
Rep last row for pat until work from beg measures 36 ins [91.5 cm]. Fasten off.
Edging: 1st rnd: With RS facing, join A with sl st in top right corner dc of Blanket. Ch4. 1 dc in same sp – beg Vst made. *Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Rep from * to next corner dc. Vst in top of corner dc. Work Vst inside of each turning ch or dc down side of Blanket to next corner dc. Vst in base of corner dc. Vst in each ch-2 sp across foundation ch to next corner dc. Vst in base of corner dc. Work Vst inside of each turning ch or dc up opposite side of Blanket. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch4.
2nd rnd: (Beg Vst. Vst) all in ch-1 sp of Beg Vst. (*Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Rep from * to next corner Vst. 2 Vsts in next corner Vst) 3 times. **Vst in ch-1 sp of next Vst. Rep from ** to end of rnd. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch4. Fasten off.
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This pattern lists Worsted (4). If you substitute yarn, make a gauge swatch before starting so the finished size stays close to the pattern notes.
How long does Free Crochet Baby Jacket and Blanket Set Pattern take to crochet?+
The estimated time is 15-20 hours. Your pace may change depending on yarn choice, stitch familiarity, and how much finishing the project needs.
Do I need to check gauge for this crochet pattern?+
Yes. The pattern gauge is Jacket: 6 Vsts and 7 rows = 4 ins (10 cm) in pattern. Blanket: 5.5 Vsts and 7 rows = 4 ins (10 cm) in pattern.. Use the listed hook size, 4 mm (U.S. G/6) for jacket, unless your swatch tells you to adjust. Checking gauge helps avoid a finished project that is too small, too large, or too stiff.
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