Free Crochet Zip Up Jacket Textured Pattern Perfect For Layering

This crochet zipper jacket pattern is a modern and practical project designed for makers who love clean textures and wearable designs. Created using a simple one row repeat stitch, this jacket offers a structured yet comfortable fit that works beautifully for everyday layering.

Crochet Zip Up Jacket

The zip front adds functionality and a polished finish, making it easy to style open or closed across seasons. With customizable length, sleeve shaping, and ribbing details, this pattern allows you to adjust the fit to suit your body and personal style while keeping the construction approachable and beginner friendly.

Materials

Yarn Forest from Durable Yarn size 3 Sport or DK weight approximately 9.5 skeins for extra small
Crochet hook 3.0 mm
Tape measure
Stitch markers
Scissors
Zipper

Back Panel

Measure shoulder to shoulder and add 4 inches then chain an odd number of stitches to reach this width
Skip the first chain and work one single crochet in every chain across
Chain 1 turn and work single crochet in the first two stitches
Work one extended half double crochet backwards into the stitch below from the first row

Skip one stitch then work one single crochet in the next stitch
Work one extended half double crochet into the row below the skipped stitch
Repeat the stitch pattern across and end with one single crochet in the last stitch
Repeat this pattern for each row placing extended half double crochets between the previous row stitches
Continue until the panel reaches the desired length minus 2.5 inches for bottom ribbing

Front Panels Make 2

Use the back panel chain count minus 5 then divide by 2 for the foundation chain
Work straight using the same stitch pattern as the back panel
Stop when the panel is 4.5 inches shorter than the total desired length
Begin neckline shaping on the center zipper side
To decrease at the end of a row work until three stitches remain then single crochet the last two stitches together
To decrease at the start of a row chain 1 skip the first stitch and single crochet in the next two stitches
Continue decreasing for 2.5 inches
Work straight without decreases for the final 2 inches

Sleeves Make 2

Measure the widest part of the arm and add 2 inches then chain to this length
Work the same stitch pattern as the body
Reduce stitches at both edges every 3.5 inches
Repeat the reductions a total of four times while working toward the wrist

Assembly and Finishing

Sew the front panels to the back panel at the shoulders
Attach sleeves to the armholes and sew the side and sleeve seams
Attach yarn at the neckline and work one row of double crochet
Work five rows alternating front post double crochet and back post double crochet for ribbing
Use the same ribbing method at the bottom edge for seven rows
Slightly reduce stitches evenly across the ribbing to shape the waist if desired