Free Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Quick & Cozy Rock A Bye Baby Hoodie

Pattern Number: 90381AD

A thick, cozy sweater is ideal for keeping warm in the winter.

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Quick & Cozy Rock A Bye Baby Hoodie
Pattern Number: 90381AD
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner SIZE: 06 months (612 months, 1218 months, 23 years) Finished Chest 20 1/2 (21, 23, 25 1/2) in. (52 (53.5, 58.5, 65) cm) Finished Length 9 1/2 (10 1/2, 11 1/2, 13) in. (24 (26.5, 29, 33) cm) Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning. CORRECTIONS: None as of May 17, 2010. To check for later updates, click here.

MATERIALS 926-106 Lion Brand Quick & Cozy Yarn: Gum Ball 3 (4, 4, 5) Balls Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size P-15 Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) Additional Materials 2 buttons, 7/8 in. (22 mm) diameter

GAUGE:

6 1/2 half double crochet stitches + 5 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

BACK

Chain 18 (19, 21, 22). Row 1: Work a half double crochet in the 3rd chain from hook and each chain across 16 (17, 19, 20) half double crochet at the end of this row. Row 2: Chain 2 (for turning chain), turn. Work a half double crochet in each half double crochet across. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9 1/2 (10 1/2, 11 1/2, 13) in. (24 (26.5, 39, 33) cm) from beginning. Fasten off. FRONTS (make 2)

Chain 12 (12, 13, 14).

Row 1: Work a half double crochet in the 3rd chain from hook and each chain across 10 (10, 11, 12) half double crochet at the end of this row. Row 2: Chain 2, turn. Work a half double crochet in each half double crochet across. Repeat Row 2 until piece is the same length as the Back. Fasten off. SLEEVES (make 2)

Chain 15 (17, 18, 20). Row 1: Work a half double crochet in the 3rd chain from hook and in each chain across 13 (15, 16, 18) half double crochet at the end of this row. Row 2: Chain 2, turn. Work a half double crochet in each half double crochet across. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 5 (5 1/2, 6 1/2, 7 1/2) in. (12.5 (14, 16.5, 19) cm) from beginning. Fasten off. HOOD

Chain 26 (27, 29, 30). Row 1: Work a half double crochet in the 3rd chain from hook and in each chain across 24 (25, 27, 28) half double crochet at the end of this row. Row 2: Chain 2, turn. Work a half double crochet in each half double crochet across. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 6 (6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2) in. (15 (16.5, 18, 19) cm) from beginning. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. FINISHING Seam shoulders for 2 1/2 (2 1/2, 2 3/4, 3) in. (6.5 (6.5, 7, 7.5) cm) as shown on diagram; leaving 5 (5 1/2, 6, 6 1/2) in. (10 (14, 15, 16.5) cm) open for Back neck. Place markers 4 (4 1/2, 5, 5 1/2) in. (10 (11.5, 12.5, 14) cm) down from shoulders on Front and on Back. Sew Sleeves to Back and Front between markers. Fold Hood in half, bringing side edges together. Thread yarn tail into large-eyed needle and sew stitches of last row together for back seam. Sew Hood to neck edge. Sew on buttons. Use spaces between stitches for buttonholes. Weave in ends.

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