This crochet baby jacket pattern is designed for babies aged 6 to 9 months and is part of a coordinated baby set that includes a jacket, pants, hat, and blanket. The jacket features a structured yoke followed by a delicate shell stitch body that adds texture while remaining soft and comfortable for everyday wear.
Crochet Baby Jacket
Worked with medium weight yarn and a simple construction method, this pattern is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters alike. The design allows easy customization in length, color, and edging details, making it a versatile option for handmade baby gifts or seasonal baby wardrobes.
Tools and Yarn Details
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Medium weight yarn (weight 4), approximately 4 mm thick
- Foundation chain of 50 stitches measuring about 13.25 inches
Foundation and Yoke Setup
- Chain 50 to begin the jacket.
- Work the first row by dividing stitches into sections for front panels, sleeves, and back.
- Crochet 6 double crochet stitches for the first front panel.
- In the next stitch, work 1 double crochet, chain 1, and 1 double crochet to form the first corner.
- Crochet 10 double crochet stitches for the first sleeve section.
- In the next stitch, work 1 double crochet, chain 1, and 1 double crochet to form the second corner.
- Crochet 12 double crochet stitches for the back section.
- In the next stitch, work 1 double crochet, chain 1, and 1 double crochet to form the third corner.
- Crochet 10 double crochet stitches for the second sleeve section.
- In the next stitch, work 1 double crochet, chain 1, and 1 double crochet to form the fourth corner.
- Crochet 6 double crochet stitches for the second front panel.
- At the end of this setup, you should have a total of 52 stitches including corner spaces.
Increasing the Yoke
- Continue working rows of double crochet.
- At each corner space, crochet 1 double crochet, chain 1, and 1 double crochet.
- Repeat this increase method at all four corners on every row.
- By the end of the fifth row, the yoke should have a total of 76 stitches.
Body Pattern Using Shell Stitch
- After completing the yoke, begin working the shell stitch pattern for the body.
- Start the row with 2 double crochet stitches.
- Skip 2 stitches and crochet 3 double crochet stitches into the next stitch to form a shell.
- Continue skipping 2 stitches and working a shell across the row.
- On the front panel section, work 4 shells before reaching the corner area.
Continuing the Jacket Body
- Begin each new row with 2 chains.
- Work a shell stitch into the space between shells from the previous row.
- For added texture, crochet the center stitch of each shell into the middle double crochet from the shell below.
- Repeat this pattern until the jacket reaches the desired length.
- The sample size shows approximately 20 shells across the width.
Edging and Finishing
- Finish the jacket with a decorative border made using chains and slip stitches.
- Chain 3, skip 2 stitches, and slip stitch into the space between stitches.
- Repeat this sequence evenly around the entire edge of the jacket.
- At corners, slip stitch into the corner space, chain 3, and continue the same pattern.
- Fasten off and weave in all loose ends to complete the jacket.
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