🌸 How to Crochet a “Springtime” Girl’s Coat – Step-by-Step Guide

Sure! Here’s a detailed guide on how to crochet a “Springtime” girl’s coat, perfect for mild weather. This project is ideal for intermediate-level crocheters, though determined beginners can follow along too. The coat will feature light layering, cheerful colors, and a pretty, lacy texture—great for spring!

🌸 How to Crochet a “Springtime” Girl’s Coat – Step-by-Step Guide

🧵 Supplies You’ll Need:

Yarn: DK weight or light worsted cotton or soft acrylic blend
– Example: Stylecraft Special DK, Paintbox DK, or Caron Simply Soft
– Yardage: Approx. 800–1000 yards depending on size (2T–6T)
Hook Size: 4.0 mm (G/6) or size to meet gauge
Buttons: 3 to 5 medium-sized buttons for front closure
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scissors

📏 Size Options:

2T (3T, 4T, 5T, 6T)
You can adjust the coat’s length and width as needed.

🧶 Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sk – skip
inc – increase (2 sts in 1)
dec – decrease (combine 2 sts into 1)

👗 Construction Overview:

The coat is worked top down, raglan-style, in one piece for the yoke. Then the body is worked flat and the sleeves are worked in the round. Add edging, decorative touches, and buttons last.

🔹 STEP 1: YOKE (TOP PART)

Foundation Chain
Ch 64 (adjust in multiples of 8 if sizing up).
Row 1: Setup
Dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across. (61 dc)
Mark stitch counts for sleeve/body placement:
10 (front) | 10 (sleeve) | 21 (back) | 10 (sleeve) | 10 (front)
Rows 2–8: Raglan Increases
Work dc in each st, increasing 2 sts at each marked corner (raglan points) every row.
Continue for 6–8 rows, or until the yoke fits across child’s shoulders.

🔹 STEP 2: BODY

Separate Sleeves:
Chain underarm stitches (ch 6–8), skip sleeve stitches, and join front to back.
Work Even Rows:
Continue in double crochet or switch to a lacy stitch pattern for a springy look. Examples:
- V-stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) in one st, sk 1
- Shell stitch: 5 dc in same stitch, sk 2
Length:
Repeat rows until the coat reaches desired length (waist or mid-thigh).
End with a row of sc for stability.

🔹 STEP 3: SLEEVES

Join yarn at underarm, work in rounds.
Decrease gradually for taper, or leave straight for puff sleeves.
Finish with 1–2 rounds of sc or shell edging.

🔹 STEP 4: HOOD or COLLAR (Optional)

Collar:

Work 4–6 rows of sc or dc around the neckline.
Shape into a Peter Pan or ruffled collar if desired.

Hood:

From neckline, ch up and work rows of dc back and forth.
Seam the top when desired height is reached.

🔹 STEP 5: EDGING & FINISHING

Button Band:
Work sc along front edges, spacing buttonholes every 6–8 rows on one side.
Sleeve and Bottom Edging:
Add picot, shell, or ruffle edging for a feminine look.
Weave in ends with tapestry needle.