Free baby crochet pattern
Coat, Hat & Booties
UK -
Abbreviations
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ss. Slip Stitch
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble
rpt. Repeat
Shell. 2tr, 1ch, 2tr
Vst. 1tr, 1ch, 1tr
Size to fit approx:-
16” Chest, 0-
Materials
100 grams of King Cole Melody in Apple (965) random
100 grams of King Cole big value baby DK in Cream (046)
4.00mm & 5.00mm crochet hooks
3 small Buttons
2 mts (approx) of 9mm ribbon in Cream
TENSION -
**************************************************
Start with Yoke (worked in one piece).
Using 4.00mm hook and random coloured yarn, make 55ch, (RS) 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1tr in each ch to end. Turn. (52tr + 3ch)
Row 2 -
* to * to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (62tr + 3ch)
Row 3 -
Row 4 -
* to * to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (77tr + 3ch)
Row 5 -
Row 6 -
* to * to end, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (102tr + 3ch)
Row 7 -
Row 8 -
(136tr + 3ch) Fasten off.
Commence with Skirt -
* miss 1tr, 1 shell (see abbrev above) into next tr, miss 1tr, 1dc into next tr, rpt from * to * to
last 3tr and 3ch, miss 1tr, 1 shell into next tr, miss 1tr, 1dc into top of 3ch. (34 shell groups) Turn.
2nd Row -
last shell and 3ch, 1 Vst into shell, 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn.
3rd Row -
Vst and 3ch, 1 shell into Vst, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn.
4th Row -
* to * (3 more times), 1 Vst into 1ch space of next shell, 2tr 1ch into dc, miss 7 shell groups, 2tr into next dc, rpt from * to * (9 more times), 1 Vst into 1ch space of next shell, 2tr, 1ch
into dc, miss 7 shell groups, 2tr into next dc, rpt from * to * (4 more times), 1 Vst into 1ch space of shell, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn.
5th Row -
(10 more times), 1 shell into 1ch space underarm between tr’s, miss 1tr, 1dc into next tr, rpt from * to * to last Vst and 3ch, 1 shell into Vst 1tr into top of 3ch. Turn. (22 shell groups)
The 2nd and 3rd Rows on skirt form the pattern, rpt these 2 rows until 8 shell rows in all
have been worked from yoke. Fasten off. Join in random coloured yarn and work 2nd and
3rd Rows from skirt once, work measures approx 10.5” from shoulder. Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 -
at the base of armhole, make 3ch, * 1 Vst into next shell group, 1tr into dc, * rpt from * to *
(5 times more), 1 Vst into shell, 1tr into dc at base of armhole on opposite side of sleeve,
ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (7, V stitches)
2nd Row -
1 shell into Vst, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt pattern rows in this way, 1 Vst row then 1 shell row, slip stitching to beginning of row
and turning at the end of each row for a further 2 more times each until 5 shell rows have
been worked in all from yoke or sleeve seam measures approx 3” under arm. Fasten off.
Cuff -
next tr, 1dc into ch space, 1dc into next tr, miss 1tr, ss to top of 3ch. Turn. (28 stitches)
Next Row -
Finishing -
Next Row -
* rpt from * to * once, 2ch miss 1dc, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
Next Row -
Fasten off.
With WS facing return to second side and rejoin random yarn to first dc, working from neck edge down, work 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Fasten off.
Tie off and sew in ends. Sew on 3 buttons at yoke to correspond with buttonhole, use
holes in the tr’s as buttonholes. Thread ribbon through tr’s on yoke.
(close small gap under arms)
Bonnet -
Next Row -
have been worked or work measures approx 4”, turning at the end of each row. Fasten off.
Next Row -
Continue on these centre stitches, by working 1tr into each tr and 1tr into turning ch, until
centre panel fits along side panels. Fasten off.
Fold-
on edge at front of bonnet, working on the opposite side of cast on ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, miss 1ch, * 1 shell into next ch, miss 1ch, 1dc into next ch * rpt from * to * to end working last dc into last ch. Turn. (15 shell groups)
Next Row -
into last dc. Turn.
Next Row -
Vst and 3ch, 1 shell into Vst, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn.
Repeat the last 2 rows once each, making 5 rows in all. Fasten off.
Making up and Finishing -
hook, work 1 row of tr stitch evenly along neck edge catching in fold-
Booties x 2 -
Next Row -
* to * last 2dc, 2ch miss 1dc, 1dc into last dc. Turn.
Next row -
Next Row -
Instep -
Next row -
Shape Foot -
7dc along ankle, 8dc into row ends along instep, 8dc along toe, 8dc into row ends along
other side of instep, 8dc along second side of ankle. Turn. (40dc)
Next row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
Next row (dec row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of the next 15dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, (twice), 1dc into next 15dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc
into last dc. Turn.
Next row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn. (36dc)
Next row (dec row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of the next 13dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, (twice), 1dc into next 13dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc
into last dc. Turn.
Next row – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn. (32dc)
Next row (dec row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of the next 11dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, (twice), 1dc into next 11dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into last dc. Fasten off.
Top of Bootie -
top of bootie, 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * miss 1ch, 1 shell into next ch, miss 1ch, 1dc into next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 3ch, miss 1ch, 1 shell into next ch, 1dc into last ch. Rpt pattern 2nd and 3rd Rows from skirt. Fasten off. (6 shell groups)
Making up and finishing
With WS facing sew or ss open seam and fasten off all ends. Turn through to RS. Thread ribbon through ch spaces at ankle and tie in bows.
Hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern.
All Rights Reserved copyright ©2012 patternsforcrochet.co.uk
PFC14
Please do not re-
If you do make and sell the finished items from any of my FREE patterns
please give credit to patternsforcrochet as the designer and
put a link back to this website.
Thanking you Heather
See more:-
Patterns for crochet -
Patterns for crochet -
Patterns for crochet -
Patterns for crochet -
All Patterns on this website are © Copyrighted to patternsforcrochet.co.uk
Blankets |
Apparel |
Baby Footwear |
Bibs |
Hats |
Shawls |
Stroller & Pram |
Coats & Tops |
Baby Dresses |
Bonnets and Beanies |
Headbands |
Kitchen/Dining |
Bathroom |
Doilies & Mats |
Placemats & Coasters |
Tea Towels & Dishcloths |
Christmas Designs |
Motifs |
Classes & Yarn |
Crochet Stitches |
Hats & Scarves |
Cowls |
Bags |
Purses & Covers |
Children's |