{"id":1532,"date":"2025-08-20T09:28:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=1532"},"modified":"2025-08-20T09:28:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T09:28:33","slug":"how-to-make-a-crochet-baby-jacket-starting-from-the-collar-cardigan-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=1532","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Crochet Baby Jacket \u2013 Starting from the Collar (Cardigan Style)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to make a crochet baby jacket (cardigan style), starting from the collar<\/strong>. This method is ideal for beginners and intermediate crocheters alike. We\u2019ll be working top-down<\/strong>, beginning with the collar<\/strong>, shaping the yoke<\/strong>, separating the sleeves, and then finishing the body and sleeves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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How to Make a Crochet Baby Jacket \u2013 Starting from the Collar (Cardigan Style)<\/h2>\n
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Basic Details:<\/h3>\n
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    Age\/Size:<\/strong> 0\u20136 months (can be adjusted)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Skill Level:<\/strong> Easy\u2013Intermediate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Crochet Style:<\/strong> Top-down raglan style cardigan<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Construction:<\/strong> One-piece, no sewing required<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Yarn:<\/strong> Soft baby yarn (e.g., DK or light worsted weight, 100g)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Hook Size:<\/strong> 4mm (G) or appropriate for your yarn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Notions:<\/strong> Scissors, yarn needle, stitch markers, buttons (3\u20135)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Step 1: Design Planning and Measurements<\/h2>\n

    Before crocheting, plan:<\/p>\n

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      Design style<\/strong>: Simple cardigan, lacy, textured, or hooded?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Color scheme<\/strong>: Solid color, stripes, or multicolor?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Type of collar<\/strong>: Flat collar, ribbed collar, Peter Pan, or hooded start?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For this guide, we’ll do a simple ribbed collar with a raglan-style cardigan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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      Step 2: Starting the Collar<\/h2>\n

      We’ll begin by making a ribbed collar using front post\/back post half double crochet (fp\/bp hdc)<\/strong> or back loop only (blo)<\/strong> stitches.<\/p>\n

      \u2728 Ribbed Collar (Back Loop Only)<\/h3>\n
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        Foundation Chain<\/strong>: Ch 8 (for a small ribbed collar height, adjust for thicker)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Row 1<\/strong>: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across (7 hdc). Ch 1, turn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Row 2\u201360<\/strong> (or until desired neck circumference is reached):<\/p>\n

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          Hdc in back loop only<\/strong> across. Ch 1, turn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          NOTE: You can adjust the number of rows depending on your gauge and the baby\u2019s neck circumference. 60 rows = ~30 cm unstretched.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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            Join into a circle<\/strong> (optional if open front) using slip stitch or leave open for a front-buttoned cardigan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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            Step 3: Yoke (Raglan Increase Section)<\/h2>\n

            Now you\u2019ll crochet along the long edge<\/strong> of the collar to start forming the yoke<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

            Stitch Count Setup:<\/h3>\n

            We’ll divide stitches for:<\/p>\n

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              Left Front<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Sleeve<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Back<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Sleeve<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Right Front<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Example (44 stitches total along the edge):<\/p>\n

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                7 (left front), 7 (sleeve), 16 (back), 7 (sleeve), 7 (right front)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  Row 1 (Setup Row)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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                    Sc or hdc evenly along the long edge of the collar (approx. 44 stitches)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Place stitch markers at raglan points (after 7, 14, 30, 37)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Row 2 (Raglan Increases)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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                      Ch 2, dc in each stitch, 2 dc in each raglan point stitch<\/strong> (before and after marker)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Repeat Raglan Increases<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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                        Continue working rows, increasing 2 stitches at each of the 4 raglan points (total +8 per row)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Work until you have:<\/p>\n

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                          10\u201312 rows, or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Enough depth from neck to underarm (~9\u201311 cm for 0\u20136 months)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                          Step 4: Separate for Sleeves<\/h2>\n
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                            At desired yoke depth<\/strong>, separate sleeves:<\/p>\n

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                              Work across front<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Skip sleeve stitches (place them on stitch holder or chain to bridge)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Work across back<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Skip other sleeve<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Finish front<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                              You now have only the body stitches<\/strong> on your hook.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                              Step 5: Work the Body<\/h2>\n

                              Continue working in rows or rounds (depending on open\/closed style).<\/p>\n

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                                Use dc, hdc<\/strong>, or preferred stitch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Add decorative rows (e.g., shell, puff, or fan stitches)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                Length: Stop at ~18\u201322 cm from shoulder for 0\u20136 months<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                  Add a bottom border<\/strong>: Ribbing, shell edging, or picot<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                  Step 6: Sleeves<\/h2>\n
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                                    Return to sleeve stitches on holder.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Join yarn and work in rounds or rows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Decrease slightly if you want a tapered sleeve.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Length: ~10\u201312 cm for 0\u20136 months.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Add a matching cuff<\/strong> (ribbed or decorative).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                                    Step 7: Finishing Touches<\/h2>\n
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                                      Add button band (sc rows along the front edge)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Space buttonholes every 4\u20136 rows<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Sew on buttons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Weave in ends<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                      Optional Design Variations<\/h2>\n
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                                        Add a hood<\/strong> after the yoke for warmth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                        Use contrasting color<\/strong> for borders and sleeves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                        Add applique or embroidery (flowers, animals, initials)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                        Washing and Care<\/h2>\n
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                                          Use baby-safe yarn<\/strong> that is machine washable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Hand-wash recommended for delicate patterns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n