Below is a clear, detailed, step-by-step guide on how to crochet a high-neck coat, suitable for beginners who know basic stitches as well as intermediate crocheters. If you want, I can turn this into a printable PDF, add diagrams, or create a written pattern in a specific size later.

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🧶 How to Crochet a High-Neck Coat (Detailed Guide)

This guide explains the materials, measurements, construction method, and step-by-step instructions so you can adapt it to any size.

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⭐ Materials Needed

• Yarn: 800–1500 g (depending on size). Choose a medium (Category 4) or bulky (Category 5) yarn for warmth. Wool blends or acrylic work well.

• Hook: Use the hook size recommended on your yarn label (usually 5–6.5 mm).

• Stitch markers

• Scissors

• Tapestry needle

• Buttons (optional: 4–8 large coat buttons)

• Measuring tape

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📏 Measurements Required

Measure:

1. Bust circumference

2. Shoulder width

3. Arm length

4. Wrist circumference

5. Coat length (shoulder → hem)

6. Neck circumference (for the high neck)

Write down your measurements or use standard sizing (S–3XL).

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🧶 Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)

• Single crochet (sc)

• Half double crochet (hdc)

• Double crochet (dc)

• Slip stitch (sl st)

• Optional texture: front-post/back-post dc (fpdc/bpdc)

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🧥 Construction Overview

A high-neck coat can be made in two common ways:

Method A — Top-Down Raglan (easiest, seamless)

• Start at the neck

• Increase to form yoke

• Separate body and sleeves

• Work body downward

• Work sleeves afterward

• Add high neck collar at end

Method B — Panels (front left, front right, back, sleeves)

• Sew pieces together

• Add neck later

• Good for color blocks

Below is the detailed Top-Down Raglan method (best for beginners).

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🪡 STEP-BY-STEP CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS (Top-Down Raglan High-Neck Coat)

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1. Start the High Neck Collar

1. Make a chain long enough to wrap around your neck measurement (typically 60–70 stitches).

2. Join to form a circle (make sure it isn’t twisted).

3. Work ribbing:

   • Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join.

   • Row 2–8: Ch 2, fpdc, bpdc around for flexible ribbing.

You can make it taller (10–15 rows) for an extra-high neck.

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2. Begin the Raglan Yoke

You need 4 corners for raglan shaping:

General division:

• Back: 30%

• Each front: 20% each

• Each sleeve: 15% each
  (Can be adjusted.)

Example for 80 stitches:

• Front Left: 16

• Sleeve Left: 12

• Back: 24

• Sleeve Right: 12

• Front Right: 16

Yoke Setup Row

• Ch 2, work dc evenly until you reach where the first sleeve begins

• Place marker, dc, ch 1, dc (raglan increase)

• Continue pattern → repeat at all four corners

• Join at end

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3. Increase Rows

Repeat:

• Ch 2

• Dc across

• At each marker: dc, ch 1, dc into the marked stitch

• Move markers up each row

Continue until:

• The yoke reaches your underarm measurement

• Sleeves fit comfortably (usually 20–30 rows depending on yarn)

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🧥 4. Separate the Body & Sleeves

• Crochet across front

• At marker: skip sleeve stitches and chain the number of stitches you skipped

• Continue across the back

• Repeat for second sleeve

Now you are only working on the body.

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🧵 5. Crochet the Body of the Coat

Continue working dc (or a textured stitch) until the coat reaches your desired length.
Length options:

• Hip-length

• Thigh-length

• Knee-length

Optional features:

• Add front ribbing along edges if you want buttons

• Add pockets

• Add a belt

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👕 6. Crochet the Sleeves

Return to the armhole chains:

• Attach yarn

• Dc all around sleeve opening

• Mark start of round

• Work in rounds, decreasing every few rows if you want tapered sleeves

• Stop when you reach your desired length

• Add ribbing at cuffs (fpdc/bpdc)

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🎀 7. Add Front Edging / Button Band

For a professional coat look:

1. Attach yarn at bottom front corner

2. Ch 2, work hdc or sc evenly up the edge, around neck, and down other front side

3. Repeat 2–3 rows

4. On one side, make buttonholes:

   • [ch 2, skip 2 sts] for each button

5. Sew buttons on the opposite side

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🧶 8. Finishing

• Weave in all ends

• Block your coat lightly

• Try it on and adjust the collar or sleeve length if needed

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✔️ Tips for Better Results

• Use a stitch pattern such as moss stitch, waffle stitch, or alpine stitch for texture.

• Use two strands of yarn together for a thicker winter coat.

• If making for different sizes, widen the yoke and length.

• Add lining (optional) to make it windproof.

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📥 Want a Complete Written Pattern?

I can generate a full, row-by-row pattern in any size (S–5XL) or in a specific style:
✔ High-neck coat with zipper
✔ Long trench-style crochet coat
✔ Hooded coat
✔ Oversized teddy-style coat

Just tell me:

• Your size

• Yarn weight

• Preferred stitch pattern

• Coat length

I can also include diagrams or a printable PDF.

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