Below is a detailed, step-by-step guide for making a crocheted girls’ coat called “Snowdrop.”
This is written as a general pattern plus instructions, suitable for intermediate crocheters. You can adjust the coat for sizes 2T–8 years.

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❄️ Crochet Girls Coat – “Snowdrop”

A soft, elegant coat inspired by the delicate snowdrop flower—light, textured, and perfect for spring or cool evenings.

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⭐ Materials

Yarn

• DK (Light #3) weight yarn – 450–900 yards depending on size
  (Choose soft acrylic or a wool-blend for drape.)
  Colors: Snow white, soft cream, or pale mint for a “snowdrop” look.

Hook

• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook (or size needed to meet gauge)

Notions

• 4–6 decorative buttons

• Yarn needle

• Stitch markers

• Scissors

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⭐ Gauge

• 16 hdc × 12 rows = 4 in (10 cm) with 4.0 mm hook
  (This keeps the fabric drapey but warm.)

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🌸 Construction Overview

The “Snowdrop” coat is made top-down, yoke first, then the body is worked, followed by sleeves.
The skirt section uses a gentle shell-lace repeat reminiscent of little snowdrop petals.

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🧵 Abbreviations

• ch = chain

• sc = single crochet

• hdc = half-double crochet

• dc = double crochet

• sl st = slip stitch

• st(s) = stitch(es)

• inc = increase (2 stitches in same stitch)

• sk = skip

• rep = repeat

• Shell = (dc, ch1, dc) in same st

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🧒 Sizing (approx chest measurement)

(You can increase or decrease in multiples of 6.)

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❄️ STEP-BY-STEP PATTERN

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1️⃣ YOKE

Foundation Row

• Ch starting chain for size.

• Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn.

Yoke Rows (Raglan Style)

You will place 4 markers to form 4 raglan lines.

Row 2:

• Ch1, hdc in first st, hdc to marker, (hdc, ch1, hdc) in marked st.

• Repeat across all 4 raglan points.
  Turn.

Rows 3–? (until yoke reaches depth)

• Ch1, hdc in each st, working (hdc, ch1, hdc) in each raglan ch-1 space.

You should now have four “diagonal lines” expanding the coat.

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2️⃣ SEPARATE FOR SLEEVES

When yoke depth is complete:

• Hdc up to first raglan.

• Skip all sleeve stitches, ch 6–10 (underarm chain).

• Continue hdc across back until next raglan.

• Skip sleeve, ch same number, hdc to end.

This forms the armholes.

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3️⃣ COAT BODY — “Snowdrop Lace Skirt”

Switch to a more open, drapey pattern.

Row 1 (setup)

• Ch3 (counts as dc), dc in next st, sk 1, shell in next st, sk 1, dc in next 2 sts.
  Repeat. End with dc.

Row 2

• Ch3, dc in same st, shell in ch-1 space of previous shell, dc in each dc pair.
  Repeat.

Row 3+

Repeat Row 2 until you reach the desired coat length.

For a fuller skirt, increase shells every 3–4 rows by adding 1 extra dc at each side of the shell.

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4️⃣ SLEEVES

Join yarn at underarm.

Row 1

• Hdc evenly around the armhole.

Rows 2–10 (or desired sleeve length)

• Hdc around.

• Optional: Decrease 2 stitches every 3rd row for tapered sleeves.

Cuff “Snowdrop Shell”

• Ch1, shell in every 3rd stitch around.

• Sl st to join, fasten off.

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5️⃣ FRONT BANDS & BUTTONS

Right front band

• Attach yarn at bottom front.

• Work sc evenly up front edge, around neckline, down the other side.

Left band (buttonholes)

On the second pass:

• Work sc, placing buttonholes spaced 2–2.5″ apart:
  (sc, ch2, sk2, sc) for each.

Work one final row of sc around the entire opening.

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6️⃣ HOOD (Optional)

If you want a snowdrop-petal shaped hood:

• Pick up stitches evenly along neckline.

• Work in hdc for 6–7 inches.

• Fold in half and seam top closed.

Add a shell border matching the hem.

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7️⃣ FINAL TOUCHES

• Sew on buttons.

• Weave in ends.

• Add a cute flower appliqué at the chest or pockets, if desired.

• Lightly block the coat to smooth the lace work.

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❄️ Tips for a True “Snowdrop” Look

• Use a slightly fluffy DK yarn.

• Add a gentle flare to the skirt by increasing shells every few rows.

• Use pearl, wooden, or crochet-covered buttons.

• Work all shells loosely for drape.

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💬 If you want, I can also provide:

✅ A printable PDF
✅ Step-by-step photo guide
✅ A video-style breakdown
✅ Adjusted pattern for your exact child’s measurements
✅ A matching Snowdrop hat or booties pattern

Would you like any of these?

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