This Baby Hooded Jacket is crochet from the top down all in one so no sewing apart from the unicorn details and the ends!

The premium pattern can be purchased here as a PDF download in sizes Newborn - 2 years

Written in English US terms with abbreviations for UK terms.

sc=single crochet (which is double crochet in UK terms)

ch=chain

inc=increase 

dec=decrease

ws=wrong side

rs=right side

rpt=repeat

slst=slip stitch

Materials

180g Paintbox yarns dk LoveCrafts paper white

Small amounts of dk for the unicorn details.

3, 3.5 & 4 mm hooks I use this set from Amazon*

4 x 15 mm buttons

Gauge Square

With 4 mm hook

Row1 Ch10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across. (9) Turn

Row2-8 ch1, sc in base of ch1, sc 8. (9) Turn

Square should measure 2 inches x 2 inches

If you're out with a 4mm hook try 4.5mm hook.

Size 6-12 months

Size to fit: 20 Inch chest 6-12 month Baby

Length from shoulder approx 12.5 Inches

Sleeve length from shoulder 11 inches

Using 4mm hook

Ch55  

Row1 (Inc Row) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 7 ch, 3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in each of the next 8 ch, 3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 18 ch, 3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 8 ch, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 8 ch. (62) Turn

Row2 ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each to end. (62) Turn

Row3 (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 8, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 10, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 20, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 10, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 9. (70) Turn

Row4  Rpt Row 2. (70) Turn.

Row5 (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 9, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 12, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 22, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 12, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 10. (78) Turn

Row6  Rpt Row2. (78) Turn

Row7  (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 10, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 14, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 24, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 14, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 11. (86) Turn

Row8 Rpt Row2. (86) Turn

Row9  (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 11, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 16, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 26, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 16, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 12. (94) Turn

Row10 Rpt Row2. (94) Turn

Row11  (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 12, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 18, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 28, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 18, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 13. (102) Turn

Row12  Rpt Row2. (102) Turn

Row13  (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 13, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 20, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 30, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 20, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 14. (110) Turn

Row14  Rpt Row2. (110) Turn

Row15 (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 14, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 22, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 32, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 22, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 15. (118) Turn

Row16 Rpt Row2. (118) Turn

Row17 (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 15, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 24, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 34, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 24, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 16. (126) Turn

Row18  Rpt Row2  (126) Turn

Row19  (Inc Row) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 16, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 26, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 36, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 26, 3 sc in next, 1 sc in each of next 17. (134) Turn

Row20 Rpt Row2. (134) Turn

Row21 (Divide for Armholes) ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in next 17, 3 sc in next (front) skip 28 sc, 3 sc in next, (armhole) 1 sc in next 38, (back) , 3 sc in next, skip 28 sc, 3 sc in next, (armhole) sc in next 18. (86) Turn

Row22-37 ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1 and 1 sc in each to end. (86) Turn

Row38 ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in next 4, *4 sc in next, sc next 6*  repeat 9 times, sc 6, 4 sc in next, sc 4. (116) Turn

Row39-52 ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1 and 1 sc in each to end (116) Turn

Work should measure approx 12.5 Inches from the shoulder.

 Fasten off.

Hood

Using 4mm hook

Join yarn at the top of the starting chain at the loose yarn side.

Row1 ch1, sc in base of ch1 and next 53 (54)

Row 2-35 ch1, sc in base of ch1, sc 53 (54) 

Hood should measure 6.75 inches

Slip stitch together from the inside, or sew if you prefer.

Sleeves

Using 4mm hook

Row1  join yarn  to first un-worked sc under arm, ch1, 1 sc in base of ch1, 1 sc in each of next 31, slst to first sc on beginning of row. (32sc) Turn

Row2-10 ch1, sc in same and next 31, slst to first. (32) Turn

Row11 ch1, sc in same and next 29, dec, slst to first. (31) Turn

Row12 ch1, sc in same and next 30, slst to first.  (31) Turn

Row13 ch1, sc in same and next 28, dec, slst to first. (30) Turn

Row14-15 ch1, sc in same and next 29, slst to first. (30) Turn

Row16 ch1, sc in same and next 27, dec, slst to first. (29) Turn

Row17 ch1, sc in same and next 28, slst to first. (29) Turn

Row18 ch1, sc in same and next 26, dec, slst to first. (28) Turn

Row19 ch1, sc in same and next 27, slst to first. (28) Turn

Row20 ch1, sc in same and next 25, dec, slst to first. (27) Turn

Row21 ch1, sc in same and next 26, slst to first. (27) Turn

Row22 ch1, sc in same and next 24, dec, slst to first. (26) Turn

Row23 ch1, sc in same and next 25, slst to first. (26) Turn

Row24 ch1, sc in same and next 23, dec, slst to first. (25) Turn

Row25 ch1, sc in same and next 24, slst to first. (25) Turn

Row26 ch1, sc in same and next 22, dec, slst to first. (24) Turn

Row27 ch1, sc in same and next 23, slst to first. (24) Turn

Repeat row 27 until the sleeve measures 11 inches from the shoulder.

Fasten off and repeat for the other sleeve.

Button/Buttonhole Bands

Using 3.5mm hook

Row1 

With RS facing, join yarn at bottom of left side, ch1, hdc in base of ch1, hdc up left side, round hood and then down right side. Fasten off.

Row2

With rs facing join yarn where you started edging, ch1, sc, *ch1, sc* in each hdc and then along the bottom of the jacket, slst to first.

Fasten off, sew in all ends and sew buttons at which side you prefer.

Unicorn Details

3mm hook dk yarn

Horn

Rnd1 4 sc in magic circle. (4)

Rnd2 *sc 1, inc* x 2. (6)

Rnd3 sc all. (6)

Rnd4 *sc 2, inc* x 2. (8)

Rnd5-13 sc all. (8) 

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing and Lightly stuff.

Ears

Make two

Rnd1 6 sc in magic circle. (6)

Rnd2 sc all. (6)

Rnd3 *inc* x 6. (12)

Rnd4 sc all. (12)

Rnd5 *sc1, inc* x 6. (18)

Rnd6-10 sc all. (18)

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing Do not stuff, fold in half and put a couple of stitches in to hold in place before sewing to hood.

Flowers

Make Three 

Ch15

Rnd1 sc in second ch from hook and each ch across. (14) Turn

Rnd2 ch1, 5 hdc in base of ch1, slst in next, *5 hdc, slst in next* repeat to end. 

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing and fold round into a rose shape and sew in place.

Leaves

 Make Two

Ch6, 1 sc in second ch from hook, hdc 1, 2 dc in next, hdc 1, sc 1, Ch2, slst into second ch,

working up the other side of the chain, sc 1, hdc 1, 2 dc in next, hdc 1, sc 1, slst to fasten off.

That's it completed. I hope you enjoyed making my pattern!

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