Below is a detailed, beginner-friendly guide on how to crochet a high-neck coat for a girl. This includes materials, measurements, stitch explanations, construction steps, shaping, assembly, and finishing techniques. You can follow this as a pattern outline and customize it for any age or size.

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🧵 How to Crochet a High-Neck Coat for a Girl

(Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide)

✔️ Skill Level:

Advanced Beginner – Intermediate

✔️ Construction Style:

Top-down or Panel-based (both explained)

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🌸 1. Materials You Will Need

Yarn

• Medium Weight (Category 4) acrylic or wool-blend
  (Durable, warm, and easy to wash)

Hook Size

• 5.0 mm (H) for the body

• 4.0 mm (G) for ribbing, cuffs, and neckline

Notions

• 4–6 buttons (1–1.5 inches)

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

• Measuring tape

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👧 2. Measurements You Need

(Coat length and width depend on size)

Tip: Always crochet to the child’s measurements for perfect fit.

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🧶 3. Stitches and Abbreviations

• ch – chain

• hdc – half double crochet

• dc – double crochet

• sc – single crochet

• sl st – slip stitch

• fpdc/bpdc – front/back post double crochet

• inc – increase (2 stitches in one stitch)

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🧥 4. Choosing a Construction Method

You can crochet this coat in two main ways:

A. Top-Down Raglan (No sewing, easiest for beginners)

or

B. Panel Method (Fronts, Back, Sleeves sewn together)

Below is the most popular version: Top-Down Raglan Coat.

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🧶 5. Step-by-Step: Top-Down High-Neck Coat

⭐ Step 1: Start the High Neck

Use a smaller hook (4.0 mm).

1. Ch 60 (for 5–6 yrs; adjust by ±4 stitches per size).

2. Join to form a round (do not twist).

3. Work 5–7 rows of FPDC/BPDC ribbing.

   • This creates the tall, stretchy high neck.

For a more dramatic collar, add more rows (10–12).

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⭐ Step 2: Begin Raglan Yoke

Switch to 5.0 mm hook.

You will divide the round into:

• 1 Back

• 2 Fronts

• 2 Sleeves

• 4 Raglan increase points

Example stitch distribution (total 60):

• 10 (Front) – 1 (Marker) – 15 (Sleeve) – 1 (Marker) – 16 (Back) – 1 (Marker) – 15 (Sleeve) – 1 (Marker) – 10 (Front)

Row Pattern (worked in dc):

• Increase at each marker: (dc, ch1, dc) in the marked stitch

Repeat rows until:

• Chest width matches desired size
  (Usually 20–24 total rows)

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⭐ Step 3: Separate the Sleeves

When the yoke reaches mid-armpit:

1. Work the front, skip all sleeve stitches (place on stitch holders),

2. Continue across back, skip next sleeve,

3. Continue across front.

Add 6–10 chains under each arm for comfort.

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⭐ Step 4: Crochet the Body of the Coat

Work evenly in dc or hdc for:

• 10–14 inches length depending on age.

Optional:

• Add waist shaping:

  • decrease 2 stitches at each side every 3 rows (2–3 times).

• Add flare:

  • increase 2 stitches at each side every 4 rows.

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⭐ Step 5: Create the Button Band

The coat is open in front, so add a border.

Work sc rows along the left and right fronts.

For buttonholes:

• On the right band, create buttonholes by:

  • sc 3, ch 2, skip 2 (repeat every few rows)

Add 3–5 rows to stabilize.

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⭐ Step 6: Crochet the Sleeves

Put sleeve stitches back on the hook.

1. Attach yarn at underarm.

2. Work in rounds using dc or hdc.

3. Decrease 2 stitches every 5 rows for a tapered shape.

4. When at desired length, make ribbed cuff:

   • 5–7 rows of FPDC/BPDC.

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⭐ Step 7: Add the High Neck Extension

If you want the neck taller or folded:

• Reattach yarn at the neckline

• Add 4–8 more ribbing rows

This makes the classic high-neck coat style.

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✨ 8. Optional Design Features

✔️ Pockets

Work two small rectangles and sew to the front.

✔️ Belt

Crochet a long strap and add belt loops to the coat.

✔️ Decorative Edges

Use:

• shell stitch

• crab stitch edging

• picot border

✔️ Hood (if desired)

Crochet a rectangle, fold, and seam the top—attach to neckline.

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🧼 9. Finishing

• Weave all ends with tapestry needle

• Sew on buttons

• Lightly block the coat (steam block recommended for acrylic)

• Check fit and adjust if desired

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🎀 10. Tips for a Perfect Coat

• Always check gauge before starting.

• Use stitch markers to avoid losing track.

• Choose soft yarns so the neck is not itchy.

• Add a fabric lining if you want extra warmth.

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💬 Want me to turn this into a full written pattern for a specific age (e.g., 5–6 years, 7–8 years)?

I can also include:

• stitch counts

• row-by-row instructions

• illustrations

• printable PDF style layout

Just tell me the child’s age/size!

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