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Crochet-Along: How to Crochet a Baby Hoodie
comments (24) February 29th, 2016
Linda Permann, contributor
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Start by crocheting a gauge swatch. It should measure 4 inches square.
Photo: Linda Permann
If your swatch is much bigger, go down a hook size or two. If your swatch is much smaller, go up a hook size or two. You'll need to make a new swatch with the new hook size to ensure it's correct. If you work several swatches and just can't get it to measure up, you may need to switch yarns.
Once you're certain you've got the right gauge, go through and mark up the pattern to make the crocheting easy. Choose a size (6 months, 12 months, etc.) and read through the pattern. Circle all of the numbers that correspond to your pattern size. For instance, I am making the 6-month-sized hoodie, so on Back/Foundation Row, I circled 39. Do this for any number reference in the pattern.
Step 3: Begin the Back
Referencing the pattern, chain the appropriate number for your size and repeat rows of half double crochet.
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Half double crochet across each row until the piece measures the indicated length. |
Remember, a half double crochet is: yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on the hook.
When your piece measures the indicated length from the beginning (6-1/2 inches, in my case), proceed to the "Shape Armholes" instructions.
Step 4: Shape Armholes
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Begin shaping the armholes by slip-stitching in the first 4 chains of the indicated row. |
To make a slipstitch, insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, then draw that loop through the yarn on your hook.
When you reach the fifth stitch of the row, ch 2 and hdc into the stitch. You will notice this creates a little stair-step on the piece. Later, the sleeves will be attached here.
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Continue to hdc across the row, leaving the last 4 stitches unworked. |
The row you just completed was the shaping row-not so bad, was it? Turn the work, and continue making rows of hdc until the shaped section measures the indicated length from the beginning of the section (4-1/2 inches for my 6-month-sized sweater).
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Double-check the measurements against the pattern. |
Step 5: Fasten off
Finally, you'll need to fasten off so the piece won't unravel.
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To fasten off, cut an 8-inch tail, then yarn over and pull the tail completely through the last loop on your hook. |
Next week, we'll move on to the Front pieces. Please comment if you're playing along, and post pics or links to your progress. Feel free to mention the Crochet-Along on forums or blogs, too-everyone is welcome!
Note: For easy reference for those of you just joining, here's the pattern we're using: Sweet Baby Hoodie. If you need to catch up, click over to: Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, and Week 4, and Week 5.
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Comments (24)
Posted: 7:56 am on December 4th
I see this was posted quite a long time ago but I am sooooo grateful I found your blog! I would say I'm an intermediate level crocheter (sp?) but these directions were cruddy! I am following the pattern for 18 months and then I realized about 2/3 through that I had used to light of yarn. It was too tall and very narrow and just disproportionate. But I had already bought so much yarn I decided to make my own gauge swatch and crochet til it fit the measurements, (meaning I had to make more stitches to make it wider, etc.)
Everything except the hood I altered.
But now my problem is attaching the hood. Your instructions were incredibly helpful and I'm pretty sure I attached the right sides, but somehow the neck (after sewing the body pieces at the shoulders together) seems small and the hood doesn't exactly fit correctly.... I need a small child to try it on because the back of the hood seems very narrow and the front seems too small as well....any suggestions? my best bet is to remake the hood but I'm not sure what adjustments I need to make on it. perhaps adding the stair rows at the end? I'm sorry this is so long but I've spent dozens of hours the past 2 weeks and don't want to give up!
Posted: 7:55 am on December 4th
Posted: 1:39 pm on April 6th
I had never made any garments before- just scarves and blankets. I was so confused by the Bernat directions. I went online and found this site with your tutorial. It is great! Helped me so much. Thanks!
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Posted: 10:51 am on March 27th
The baby hoodie looks great! Wish me luck.
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Posted: 4:52 pm on November 3rd
I will wait patiently as I am so glad I have found your assistance. Thank you so much.
Bernie
Posted: 1:12 pm on November 3rd
I am posting a step by step on the hood next week-- can you wait until then? I think/hope that it will help you along. The hood was a bit confusing (but sewing everything together was definitely the most challenging).
Or if you can tell me where you are stuck (what row, etc) I can try to help now.
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once i figure out this gallery thing, i'll post up pictures of my progress.
Posted: 2:27 am on October 16th
DIY Maven- Thanks for posting and joining. It would be great if you could post to the gallery too, as we go!
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