{"id":2308,"date":"2025-12-06T08:26:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T08:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2308"},"modified":"2025-12-06T08:26:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T08:26:41","slug":"%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f-crochet-coat-for-a-girl-snowdrop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2308","title":{"rendered":"❄️ Crochet Coat for a Girl \u2013 \u201cSnowdrop\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below is a detailed, step-by-step guide<\/strong> on how to crochet a girl\u2019s coat called \u201cSnowdrop\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 styled to be elegant, warm, and inspired by the delicate look of snowdrop flowers.
This includes materials, sizing notes, stitch explanations, construction steps, and finishing options.<\/p>\n

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❄️ Crochet Coat for a Girl \u2013 \u201cSnowdrop\u201d<\/strong><\/h1>\n

A soft, textured, winter-style coat with gentle flare and delicate trim.<\/p>\n

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✅ Skill Level<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Advanced beginner to intermediate<\/strong> (you should know basic stitches, increasing\/decreasing, working in rows and rounds)<\/p>\n

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🧶 Materials<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Yarn<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    DK (Light #3) or worsted (#4) depending on desired warmth<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Approximate yarn quantities (DK):<\/p>\n

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      Toddler (2\u20133 yrs):<\/strong> 700\u2013800m<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Child (4\u20136 yrs):<\/strong> 900\u20131100m<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Child (7\u201310 yrs):<\/strong> 1200\u20131500m<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      Recommended fiber: soft acrylic, wool blend, or cotton-acrylic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Hook<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        4.0 mm (G) for DK<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        4.5\u20135.0 mm for worsted<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Use a hook that gives you a soft but not too open fabric<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Other<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          4\u20136 buttons (white or pearl for \u201csnowdrop\u201d theme)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Stitch markers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Yarn needle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Scissors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Optional: ribbon or faux-fur trim<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          🌼 Stitches Used<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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            ch<\/strong> \u2013 chain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            sc<\/strong> \u2013 single crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            dc<\/strong> \u2013 double crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            hdc<\/strong> \u2013 half double crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            sl st<\/strong> \u2013 slip stitch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            fpdc\/bpdc<\/strong> \u2013 front\/back post double crochet (for ribbing)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            V-stitch<\/strong> (dc, ch 1, dc) \u2013 for delicate snowdrop texture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Shell stitch<\/strong> (5 dc in one stitch) \u2013 optional decorative border<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            📏 Gauge (important!)<\/strong><\/h1>\n

            Work a 10\u00d710 cm (4\u00d74 in) swatch in dc:<\/p>\n

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              DK: ~18\u201320 stitches \u00d7 10\u201312 rows
              Adjust hook size if needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              🧥 Pattern Construction Overview<\/strong><\/h1>\n

              The \u201cSnowdrop\u201d coat is made top-down in one piece<\/strong>, raglan-style:<\/p>\n

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                Yoke<\/strong> (worked back-and-forth)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Separate sleeves from body<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Work the flared skirt\/body<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Sleeves<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Snowdrop front edges + collar<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Finishing touches + buttons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                ❄️ Step-by-Step Instructions<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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                1. Yoke (Top Section)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                Using white or light pastel yarn:<\/p>\n

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                  Foundation chain:<\/strong>
                  Chain the number needed for your size:<\/p>\n

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                    Toddler: 62 ch<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    4\u20136 yrs: 74 ch<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    7\u201310 yrs: 86 ch<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Row 1:<\/strong>
                    Dc in 3rd ch from hook and across.
                    Turn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Mark raglan points:<\/strong>
                    Divide stitches into: Front \u2013 Sleeve \u2013 Back \u2013 Sleeve \u2013 Front<\/strong>
                    Example for 74-stitch chain:<\/p>\n

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                      Front: 14<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Sleeve: 12<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Back: 22<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Sleeve: 12<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Front: 14<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Rows 2\u2013? (Raglan increases):<\/strong>
                      Ch 2, dc until marker, (dc, ch1, dc) into raglan stitch,<\/em> repeat around, dc to end.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Continue until coat width reaches these measurements:<\/p>\n

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                        Toddler: 45\u201350 cm around<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        4\u20136 yrs: 55\u201360 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        7\u201310 yrs: 65\u201370 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Usually 10\u201314 rows.<\/p>\n

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                        2. Divide Body and Sleeves<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                          Dc across front.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Skip sleeve section and chain 4\u20136 stitches underarm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Dc across back.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Skip second sleeve with same chain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Dc across other front.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Your piece now looks like a cardigan without sleeves.<\/p>\n

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                          3. Body \/ Skirt \u2013 \u201cSnowdrop\u201d Texture<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                          Switch to V-stitch pattern<\/strong> for a lacy look:<\/p>\n

                          Snowdrop V-Pattern:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                            V-stitch (dc, ch1, dc) in every 3rd stitch<\/em>
                            This creates small \u201cpetals.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Build the flare (A-line Coat)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                            Every 4th row<\/strong>, increase by adding:<\/p>\n

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                              2 V-stitches evenly spaced on each side.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Work until desired length:<\/p>\n

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                                Toddler: 30\u201335 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                4\u20136 yrs: 40\u201345 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                7\u201310 yrs: 50\u201355 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Bottom Border<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                Do 4\u20135 rows of shell stitch<\/strong> or fpdc\/bpdc ribbing<\/strong> for weight.<\/p>\n

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                                4. Sleeves<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                                Reconnect yarn at armhole.<\/p>\n

                                Round 1:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                Dc evenly around sleeve opening.<\/p>\n

                                Rounds 2\u201312+ (depends on size):<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                Work in dc<\/strong> or V-stitch<\/strong> pattern.<\/p>\n

                                Shaping:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                Every 5 rows, decrease 2 stitches to taper the sleeve slightly.<\/p>\n

                                Cuffs:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                Add 4 rounds of fpdc\/bpdc<\/strong> for a cozy ribbed look.<\/p>\n

                                Optional: Add a shell border to match hem.<\/p>\n

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                                5. Front Edging + Button Band<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                                Worked up one front opening, around neckline, and down the other side.<\/p>\n

                                Row 1:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                Sc evenly around entire front opening.<\/p>\n

                                Rows 2\u20135:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                Hdc in each stitch.
                                For buttonholes, on right side:<\/p>\n

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                                  hdc, ch 2, skip 2 stitches<\/em> (repeat 4\u20136 times depending on number of buttons).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Collar:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                                  Switch to V-stitch<\/strong> or shell stitch<\/strong> for a delicate collar.
                                  Work 4\u20136 rows.<\/p>\n

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                                  6. Finishing<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                                    Sew buttons to left panel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Weave in all ends.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Lightly steam block (or wet block) to open the V-stitch pattern.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Optional: Add small crocheted snowdrops as applique:<\/p>\n

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                                      White petals + light green stem.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                      🌸 Customization Ideas<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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                                        Snowdrop Colors:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                          White body with pale green edging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Pastel pink or blue with white V-stitches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Add a hood<\/strong> (work off neckline in dc and shape to curve)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Add pockets<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Fluffy edging<\/strong> using faux-fur yarn for a winter look<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Ribbon tie<\/strong> at the collar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                          📘 Want a Printable PDF?<\/h1>\n

                                          I can format this into a clean, printable PDF pattern<\/strong> if you want.<\/p>\n

                                          📐 Want a specific size?<\/h1>\n

                                          Tell me the girl\u2019s age, chest measurement, and desired coat length<\/strong>, and I\u2019ll give you precise stitch counts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                                          Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n