🧶 How to Make a Crochet Baby Hoodie

Sure! Here’s a detailed guide on How to Make a Crochet Baby Hoodie, including materials, instructions, and tips for success. This tutorial is suitable for an advanced beginner to intermediate crocheter.

🧶 How to Make a Crochet Baby Hoodie

🧵 Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Soft, baby-friendly yarn (e.g., worsted weight or DK cotton/acrylic blend)

  • Approx. 400–600 yards depending on size

• Crochet hook: Size H/8 (5.0mm) or size recommended by your yarn

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

• Stitch markers

• Buttons (optional): 3-5 for front closure

📏 Sizing:

This tutorial is based on an average 6-12 months baby size. Adjustments for other sizes are noted.

Chest Circumference: ~18–20 inches
Length from shoulder to hem: ~12 inches
Sleeve Length: ~7–8 inches

🧶 Stitches & Abbreviations:

• ch – chain

• sl st – slip stitch

• sc – single crochet

• hdc – half double crochet

• dc – double crochet

• inc – increase (2 sts in same stitch)

• dec – decrease (combine 2 sts into 1)

📘 Pattern Overview:

The hoodie is constructed in these steps:

1. Yoke (worked top-down in rows)

2. Body

3. Sleeves

4. Hood

5. Edging and buttons (optional)

🧵 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Yoke (Top Down)

1. Ch 60 (or adjust in multiples of 10 for size)

2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (57 dc)

3. Divide for yoke shaping:

   • Place markers to divide into 4 sections: 10 front | 9 sleeve | 19 back | 9 sleeve | 10 front

4. Rows 2–8:

   • Ch 2, turn, dc across, increasing by placing (dc, ch 1, dc) in each marked stitch.

   • Move stitch markers up to the ch-1 spaces.

   ✅ After Row 8, you should have ~100+ stitches (more rows = bigger hoodie).

2. Divide for Body & Sleeves

• Skip sleeve sections and join front and back with a chain under the arm.

• Example:

  • Dc across front panel, ch 6 (underarm), skip sleeve section, dc across back, ch 6, skip sleeve, dc across last front panel.

• Continue working in dc rows for the body for 8–10 more rows or until desired length.

3. Sleeves (Worked in the Round)

• Attach yarn to underarm and dc around sleeve opening.

• Work in continuous or joined rounds.

• Optional: decrease 2 sts every 2–3 rounds to taper sleeve.

• Total sleeve length: ~7–8 inches

• Fasten off, weave in ends.

4. Hood

• Reattach yarn at neckline.

• Work in rows across back neckline (pick up 40–50 dc across).

• Row 1–14: Ch 2, turn, dc across.

• Fold hood in half and seam across top using whip stitch or sc.

5. Edging and Finishing

• Sc evenly around front edges and hood for clean border.

• Optionally, add 3–5 buttons and make chain loops or buttonholes.

• Weave in all ends securely.

🧸 Tips for Success:

• Use stitch markers generously—especially at the corners of the yoke.

• Always check gauge if following specific measurements.

• Try using a hood lining (soft cotton fabric) for extra warmth.

• Choose hypoallergenic yarn if baby has sensitive skin.

🧶 Optional Embellishments:

• Crochet ears on the hood for a bear or bunny look

• Stripes or color blocks

• Pockets on the front

• Embroidered initials or motifs

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