Below is a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to crochet a girl’s coat called “Snowdrop” — styled to be elegant, warm, and inspired by the delicate look of snowdrop flowers.
This includes materials, sizing notes, stitch explanations, construction steps, and finishing options.

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❄️ Crochet Coat for a Girl – “Snowdrop”

A soft, textured, winter-style coat with gentle flare and delicate trim.

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✅ Skill Level

Advanced beginner to intermediate (you should know basic stitches, increasing/decreasing, working in rows and rounds)

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🧶 Materials

Yarn

• DK (Light #3) or worsted (#4) depending on desired warmth

• Approximate yarn quantities (DK):

  • Toddler (2–3 yrs): 700–800m

  • Child (4–6 yrs): 900–1100m

  • Child (7–10 yrs): 1200–1500m

• Recommended fiber: soft acrylic, wool blend, or cotton-acrylic

Hook

• 4.0 mm (G) for DK

• 4.5–5.0 mm for worsted

• Use a hook that gives you a soft but not too open fabric

Other

• 4–6 buttons (white or pearl for “snowdrop” theme)

• Stitch markers

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

• Optional: ribbon or faux-fur trim

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🌼 Stitches Used

• ch – chain

• sc – single crochet

• dc – double crochet

• hdc – half double crochet

• sl st – slip stitch

• fpdc/bpdc – front/back post double crochet (for ribbing)

• V-stitch (dc, ch 1, dc) – for delicate snowdrop texture

• Shell stitch (5 dc in one stitch) – optional decorative border

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📏 Gauge (important!)

Work a 10×10 cm (4×4 in) swatch in dc:

• DK: ~18–20 stitches × 10–12 rows
  Adjust hook size if needed.

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🧥 Pattern Construction Overview

The “Snowdrop” coat is made top-down in one piece, raglan-style:

1. Yoke (worked back-and-forth)

2. Separate sleeves from body

3. Work the flared skirt/body

4. Sleeves

5. Snowdrop front edges + collar

6. Finishing touches + buttons

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❄️ Step-by-Step Instructions

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1. Yoke (Top Section)

Using white or light pastel yarn:

1. Foundation chain:
   Chain the number needed for your size:

   • Toddler: 62 ch

   • 4–6 yrs: 74 ch

   • 7–10 yrs: 86 ch

2. Row 1:
   Dc in 3rd ch from hook and across.
   Turn.

3. Mark raglan points:
   Divide stitches into: Front – Sleeve – Back – Sleeve – Front
   Example for 74-stitch chain:

   • Front: 14

   • Sleeve: 12

   • Back: 22

   • Sleeve: 12

   • Front: 14

4. Rows 2–? (Raglan increases):
   Ch 2, dc until marker, (dc, ch1, dc) into raglan stitch, repeat around, dc to end.

Continue until coat width reaches these measurements:

• Toddler: 45–50 cm around

• 4–6 yrs: 55–60 cm

• 7–10 yrs: 65–70 cm

Usually 10–14 rows.

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2. Divide Body and Sleeves

1. Dc across front.

2. Skip sleeve section and chain 4–6 stitches underarm.

3. Dc across back.

4. Skip second sleeve with same chain.

5. Dc across other front.

Your piece now looks like a cardigan without sleeves.

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3. Body / Skirt – “Snowdrop” Texture

Switch to V-stitch pattern for a lacy look:

Snowdrop V-Pattern:

• V-stitch (dc, ch1, dc) in every 3rd stitch
  This creates small “petals.”

Build the flare (A-line Coat)

Every 4th row, increase by adding:

• 2 V-stitches evenly spaced on each side.

Work until desired length:

• Toddler: 30–35 cm

• 4–6 yrs: 40–45 cm

• 7–10 yrs: 50–55 cm

Bottom Border

Do 4–5 rows of shell stitch or fpdc/bpdc ribbing for weight.

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4. Sleeves

Reconnect yarn at armhole.

Round 1:

Dc evenly around sleeve opening.

Rounds 2–12+ (depends on size):

Work in dc or V-stitch pattern.

Shaping:

Every 5 rows, decrease 2 stitches to taper the sleeve slightly.

Cuffs:

Add 4 rounds of fpdc/bpdc for a cozy ribbed look.

Optional: Add a shell border to match hem.

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5. Front Edging + Button Band

Worked up one front opening, around neckline, and down the other side.

Row 1:

Sc evenly around entire front opening.

Rows 2–5:

Hdc in each stitch.
For buttonholes, on right side:

• hdc, ch 2, skip 2 stitches (repeat 4–6 times depending on number of buttons).

Collar:

Switch to V-stitch or shell stitch for a delicate collar.
Work 4–6 rows.

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6. Finishing

• Sew buttons to left panel.

• Weave in all ends.

• Lightly steam block (or wet block) to open the V-stitch pattern.

• Optional: Add small crocheted snowdrops as applique:

  • White petals + light green stem.

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🌸 Customization Ideas

• Snowdrop Colors:

  • White body with pale green edging

  • Pastel pink or blue with white V-stitches

• Add a hood (work off neckline in dc and shape to curve)

• Add pockets

• Fluffy edging using faux-fur yarn for a winter look

• Ribbon tie at the collar

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