Below is a clear, detailed, beginner-friendly guide on how to crochet a “Cool Baby Hoodie.”
It includes materials, sizing guidance, stitch explanations, and full step-by-step instructions.

🧶 How to Crochet a Cool Baby Hoodie (0–12 Months)

This pattern produces a soft, stylish hoodie with a roomy hood and easy-to-wear fit. You can adjust sizing by changing yarn weight or hook size.

⭐ Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn (Medium #4) – approx. 300–450 yards (depends on size)

• Crochet hook size H/5.0 mm

• Yarn needle (for sewing seams and weaving ends)

• Scissors

• 4 stitch markers

• Buttons (optional, if making a button-up hoodie)

📏 Sizing Guide (Approximate)

You can size up or down by adding/removing rows or stitches.

🔤 Stitches Used

• CH – chain

• SC – single crochet

• HDC – half double crochet

• DC – double crochet

• SL ST – slip stitch

• INC – increase (2 stitches in same stitch)

• DEC – decrease (stitches worked together)

🧩 Construction Overview

This hoodie is built in 4 main parts:

1. Top-down yoke (raglan style)

2. Body section

3. Sleeves (crocheted in the round or flat)

4. Hood and finishing trim

✨ STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1️⃣ YOKE (Neckline to Underarm)

1. Foundation:
   CH 56 (for 6–12 mo; subtract 4 chains per size down).

2. Row 1:
   HDC in 3rd chain from hook and each stitch across.
   (You now have 54 HDC.)

3. Place Stitch Markers:
   Mark stitches at positions:
   8 – 20 – 34 – 46
   These divide the front, back, and sleeves.

4. Rows 2–12:
   Increase at each stitch marker on every row:

• HDC to marker

• INC (HDC 2 in same stitch)

• Move marker to first HDC of the increase

• Continue across

By Row 12, your yoke should measure approx. 6.5–7 inches deep.

2️⃣ JOINING FOR THE BODY

1. Fold the yoke slightly to see sleeve separation.

2. Skip sleeve stitches, chaining 5–6 under the arm.

3. Continue working HDC across the front, underarm chain, back, and other underarm chain.

You now have a complete circular body.

3️⃣ BODY SECTION

1. Work HDC in rounds until the body reaches desired length (approx. 7–8 inches).

2. Add ribbing:

   • Rib Row: CH 1, SC around bottom edge.

   • Repeat: For 4 rows.

   • Optional stretchy rib: Alternate SC and front-post SC.

Fasten off and weave ends.

4️⃣ SLEEVES

1. Attach yarn at underarm.

2. Work HDC around, decreasing 2 stitches evenly every 3–4 rows for tapering.

3. Continue until sleeve length is 6–7 inches.

4. Add matching ribbing (4 rows of SC).

Repeat for second sleeve.

5️⃣ HOOD

1. Attach yarn along the neckline.

2. Foundation Row: HDC evenly across back neckline (approx. 44–48 stitches).

3. Work HDC rows until hood measures 8–9 inches deep.

4. Shaping the Back:

   • Fold hood and SL ST the top edges together to close.

6️⃣ EDGING & FINISHING TOUCHES

1. Work SC evenly around the front opening and hood edge for 2–3 rows.

2. Optional: Add buttonholes or zipper.

3. Weave in all yarn ends.

4. Add a pom-pom or ears if you want a “cute baby hoodie.”

🎨 Customization Ideas

• Use striped yarn for a sporty look

• Add a kangaroo pocket

• Add bear or bunny ears on hood

• Use soft baby cotton for warm weather

• Use thick plush yarn for winter

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