Below is a detailed, beginner-friendly guide on how to crochet a boys’ jacket with pockets. This includes materials, sizing tips, stitch instructions, construction steps, pocket shaping, assembly, and customization ideas.

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🧵 How to Crochet a Boys’ Jacket With Pockets (Step-by-Step Guide)

This guide is written in a way that you can adapt to any size—from toddler to older boys.

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✅ Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) or DK (Category 3) depending on the thickness you prefer
  Soft acrylic or acrylic-cotton blends are great for kids.

• Crochet Hook: Size recommended on your yarn label (commonly 4.0mm, 4.5mm, or 5.0mm)

• Stitch Markers

• Tapestry Needle

• Measuring Tape

• Buttons (optional for closure)

• Scissors

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📏 Step 1: Take Measurements (or Follow Standard Sizes)

If you want a custom fit, measure:

• Chest circumference

• Torso length (shoulder to hip)

• Sleeve length (shoulder to wrist)

• Armhole depth

Standard Chest Sizes for Boys:

• 2–4 yrs: 22–24 in (56–61 cm)

• 5–7 yrs: 25–27 in (63–69 cm)

• 8–10 yrs: 28–30 in (72–76 cm)

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🧶 Step 2: Choose a Simple Base Stitch Pattern

Any of these stitches work well for jackets:

• Half Double Crochet (hdc) – stretchy and warm

• Single Crochet (sc) – dense and sturdy

• Double Crochet (dc) – looser & works up quickly

• Herringbone Half Double Crochet – textured “knit-like” look

• Griddle Stitch (sc, dc repeat) – great texture for boys

A common choice for jackets is hdc because it creates flexible but not too open fabric.

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🧥 Step 3: Construction Method

The most beginner-friendly way is:

Option A — Crochet in 5 Panels

1. Back Panel

2. Left Front Panel

3. Right Front Panel

4. Two Sleeves

Then seam everything together.

Option B — Top-down Raglan (No Seaming Body)

Work from neck downward, increasing at 4 raglan points.
Add sleeves and pockets after.

Below I give the detailed steps for the 5-panel method, easiest for beginners.

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🧵 Step 4: Crochet the Back Panel

1. Chain the width needed (usually chest width ÷ 2 + 1–2 inches ease).
   Example for a 5–7 year-old: chain about 45–55 with a 5mm hook.

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

3. Continue working hdc rows until the piece measures the torso length (minus about 2 inches for the ribbing).

Optional Ribbing for Bottom Hem:

• Work 6–10 rows of hdc in the back loops only (hdc BLO).

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🧵 Step 5: Crochet the Front Panels (Left & Right)

These are narrower—about ¼ chest width each.

1. Chain about 22–27 (depending on size).

2. Work the same stitch pattern as the back panel.

3. Make two panels.

Neck shaping (optional):

• When the piece is about 2–3 inches from full length, decrease 1 stitch at neck edge every row 2–3 times.

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🧵 Step 6: Crochet the Sleeves

1. Chain length = wrist circumference (about 18–22 chains for ages 4–10).

2. Work hdc or dc rows.

3. Increase 1 stitch at each side every 4–5 rows until reaching upper-arm width.

4. Continue until the sleeve is your measured length.

Optional Cuff:

• Work 6–8 rows of hdc BLO for stretch.

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🧲 Step 7: Shape and Crochet the Pockets

These can be square, rectangular, or angled.

Simple Square Pocket:

1. Chain 15–18.

2. Work hdc rows until pocket is square or slightly rectangular.

3. Optionally add:

   • 2–3 rows of slip stitch or single crochet at top edge (to prevent stretching).

   • Decorative ribbing at the opening.

Angled Pocket (cool for boys’ jackets!):

1. Crochet square as above.

2. At row 8–10: decrease 1 stitch at start of row for 4–6 rows to form diagonal edge.

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🧵 Step 8: Add Button Bands or a Zipper (Optional)

Button Band:

• With jacket facing up, attach yarn on one front side.

• Work sc rows evenly up the left side for 4–6 rows.

• On the opposite panel, create buttonholes by:
  sc 3, ch 2, skip 2, sc across (adjust spacing as needed).

Zipper:

• Sew zipper on with needle & thread after assembly.

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🪡 Step 9: Assembly

1. Join shoulders: Seam the top of front panels to the back panel.

2. Attach sleeves:

   • Fold sleeve in half to find the center.

   • Match center to shoulder seam.

   • Sew around the armhole.

3. Sew side seams: from bottom up to armpit, then down the sleeve.

4. Attach pockets:

   • Position pockets about 1–2 inches above the bottom edge.

   • Use stitch markers to hold in place.

   • Whipstitch or slip-stitch around edges (leave top open!).

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🧶 Step 10: Add Collar or Hoodie (Optional)

Simple Fold-Over Collar:

1. Attach yarn at neckline.

2. Work sc rows around neck.

3. Continue for 8–12 rows or desired height.

4. Fold outward and sew lightly.

Hoodie:

1. Attach yarn at neckline.

2. Work sc or hdc rows upward.

3. Increase slightly at the center if needed for shaping.

4. When hood is tall enough, fold and seam top closed.

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⭐ Customization Ideas

• Two-tone colors (sleeves different color than body)

• Stripes across chest

• Ribbed sleeves for a bomber-jacket look

• Leather or faux-wood buttons

• Contrast-colored pocket edging

• Sports patch-style appliqués

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🎁 Need a Written Pattern in Specific Size?

Tell me:

• Age or chest size of the boy

• Stitch type you prefer

• Whether you want:

  • Buttons,

  • Zipper,

  • Hoodie or collar

I can write out a full, row-by-row pattern for you.

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