{"id":2881,"date":"2025-12-15T14:56:50","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:56:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2881"},"modified":"2025-12-15T14:56:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T14:56:50","slug":"baby-ruffle-coat-0-12-months-crochet-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochetlearning.com\/?p=2881","title":{"rendered":"Baby Ruffle Coat (0\u201312 Months) \u2013 Crochet Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"

Below is a detailed, step-by-step crochet pattern<\/strong> for a Baby Ruffle Coat<\/strong> that fits 0\u201312 months<\/strong>. The pattern is written so you can easily adjust size within that age range.<\/p>\n

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Baby Ruffle Coat (0\u201312 Months) \u2013 Crochet Pattern<\/h2>\n

Skill Level<\/h3>\n

Intermediate<\/strong> (comfortable with increases, working in rows, and basic shaping)<\/p>\n

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Materials Needed<\/h2>\n
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    Yarn:<\/strong> DK or light worsted weight (Category 3 or light 4)
    Approx. 250\u2013350 grams<\/strong> (depending on length and ruffle fullness)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Hook:<\/strong> 4.0 mm (G) or size needed to obtain gauge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Buttons:<\/strong> 3\u20134 small baby-safe buttons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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

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

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    Stitch markers (optional)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Gauge (Important)<\/h2>\n
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      16 stitches x 10 rows = 4\u201d (10 cm)<\/strong> in double crochet
      Gauge is not extremely strict, but size may vary if off.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Finished Size Guide<\/h2>\n
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        0\u20133 months:<\/strong> Chest ~18\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        3\u20136 months:<\/strong> Chest ~19\u201320\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        6\u201312 months:<\/strong> Chest ~21\u201322\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Length can be adjusted easily by adding or removing rows.<\/p>\n

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        Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)<\/h2>\n
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          ch = chain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          sl st = slip stitch<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          sc = single crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          hdc = half double crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          dc = double crochet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          inc = increase (2 stitches in same stitch)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          rep = repeat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          st(s) = stitch(es)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          PART 1: YOKE (Worked Flat)<\/h1>\n

          The coat is worked top-down<\/strong>, starting at the neckline.<\/p>\n

          Foundation Chain<\/h3>\n
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            0\u20133 months:<\/strong> ch 56<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            3\u20136 months:<\/strong> ch 60<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            6\u201312 months:<\/strong> ch 64<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Row 1:
            Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.<\/p>\n

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            Yoke Increase Rows<\/h3>\n

            Row 2:
            Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st<\/strong>,
            dc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st<\/strong>,
            dc in next 20 sts, 2 dc in next st<\/strong>,
            dc in remaining sts. Turn.<\/p>\n

            Row 3\u20135:
            Ch 3, dc across, placing 2 dc in each increase stitch from previous row<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

            👉 This creates shaping for shoulders and sleeves.<\/p>\n

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            PART 2: SPLIT FOR SLEEVES<\/h1>\n

            Row 6:
            Ch 3, dc across until first sleeve section,
            skip sleeve stitches<\/strong>, ch 5,
            dc across back section,
            skip second sleeve section<\/strong>, ch 5,
            dc to end. Turn.<\/p>\n

            👉 Body is now separate from sleeves.<\/p>\n

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            PART 3: BODY OF THE COAT<\/h1>\n

            Row 7\u201312 (or longer):
            Ch 3, dc evenly across. Turn.<\/p>\n

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              Adjust length here depending on baby size.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Stop around mid-thigh length<\/strong> for a coat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              PART 4: RUFFLE SECTION<\/h1>\n

              This is where the coat flares beautifully.<\/p>\n

              Ruffle Increase Row<\/h3>\n

              Row 13:
              Ch 3, 2 dc in every stitch across<\/strong>. Turn.<\/p>\n

              Row 14\u201316:
              Ch 3, dc across.<\/p>\n

              Optional Extra Fullness<\/h3>\n

              For extra ruffle:<\/p>\n

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                Add another increase row (2 dc in each st) before final rows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                PART 5: SLEEVES<\/h1>\n

                Attach yarn to sleeve opening.<\/p>\n

                Round 1:
                Ch 2, hdc evenly around sleeve opening, sl st to join.<\/p>\n

                Round 2\u20136:
                Ch 2, hdc around.
                (For longer sleeves, add more rounds.)<\/p>\n

                Sleeve Ruffle (Optional)<\/h3>\n

                Final Round:
                2 dc in each stitch around<\/strong> for a small ruffle cuff.<\/p>\n

                Fasten off.<\/p>\n

                Repeat for second sleeve.<\/p>\n

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                PART 6: FRONT EDGING & BUTTON BAND<\/h1>\n

                Attach yarn to bottom corner of front opening.<\/p>\n

                Row 1:
                Sc evenly up one side, around neckline, and down other side.<\/p>\n

                Row 2:
                Ch 1, sc across.
                On one side, create buttonholes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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                  sc 2, ch 2, skip 2 sts<\/em> (repeat evenly).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  PART 7: FINISHING<\/h1>\n
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                    Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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

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                    Lightly steam block (do not touch iron to yarn).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    Customization Ideas<\/h2>\n
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                      Add a hood<\/strong> instead of collar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Use shell stitch<\/strong> for ruffles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Add a tie belt<\/strong> at waist<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Crochet flowers or bows for decoration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                      If you want, I can:<\/p>\n

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                        Rewrite this into a short printable pattern<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Convert it to UK crochet terms<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Add a hooded version<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Adjust it for newborn only or toddler sizes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Just tell me 😊<\/p>\n

                        Watch tutorial:<\/p>\n