Welcome to DIY KraftZ! In this blog post, you'll find a step-by-step guide to making a beautiful crochet overcoat sweater for baby girls. This cozy and elegant overcoat features long sleeves, floral accents, and a scalloped border, making it perfect for winter or gifting. Follow along with the pattern and make your own handmade creation!
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Brown yarn for the base, pink yarn for flowers and tie
- Crochet Hook: 4.5mm (or as per yarn recommendation)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Pattern Notes:
- The sweater is worked in multiple parts (body, sleeves, and flowers) and then assembled.
- Stitches used: Double crochet (dc), Single crochet (sc), Chain (ch), Slip stitch (sl st).
- The pattern is customizable for different sizes by adjusting the foundation chain and stitch counts.
Written Pattern:
Step 1: Foundation and Body
Foundation Chain: Start with a chain of 60 (or adjust for your desired width).
Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from hook and across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across. Repeat for a total of 10 rows or until you reach your desired length.
Step 2: Sleeves
Make two sleeves:
Foundation Chain: Chain 30 for the sleeve base.
Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from hook and across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across. Continue for 15 rows to achieve the sleeve length. Fasten off.
Step 3: Assembly
Attach the sleeves to the body using a tapestry needle or by slip stitching along the edges.
Step 4: Scalloped Border
Round 1: Attach yarn at the bottom edge. Ch 3, *skip 2 sts, 5 dc in the next st, skip 2 sts, sl st in the next*. Repeat around to form a scalloped border. Fasten off.
Step 5: Flowers and Tie
Flower Pattern:
- Make a magic ring. Ch 2, 10 dc into the ring. Sl st to join.
- Ch 3, sl st in the next st. Repeat around to form petals. Fasten off.
Make 3 flowers and attach them to the overcoat using a tapestry needle.
Tie: Chain 50 and weave through the front openings of the overcoat.Tips for Success:
- Ensure consistent tension to maintain even stitches.
- Customize the fit by adding or reducing rows or chains.
- Block the finished sweater for a polished look.
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