Crochet Woodland Hoodie
This pattern has been created by Sandra Dorey of Wild Daffodil @ Sandra Dorey https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildDaffodil/ http://society6.com/wilddaffodil/pillows Blog: http://daffodilwild.wordpress.com The 2nd size, 26" chest size, which fits this 4 year old elf perfectly. Some crochet experience necessary. Single (sc) and double crochet (dc) stitches used are the American method. To fit chest: 24 (26, 28, 30)". Finished Chest: 26 (28, 30, 32) Finished Length: 16 (17, 18, 19) Yarn: King Cole Big Value Chunky 6 (6, 7, 7) 100gm balls (when making the 26", 2nd size, I did have enough yarn, but only just!) Crochet Hooks: 5mm (US H-8) and 4mm (US G-6) Single Crochet: (this is the gauge mine came out at) Size 5mm crochet hook. Gauge: 13 sts = 10cm (4") 14 rows = 10cm (4") Special Abbreviations: BPDc (back post double crochet): yarn over and insert hook fro back to front to back around the post of the next stitch and draw loop through, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops) twice. FPDC (front post double crochet): yarn over and insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch and draw loop through, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops) twice. BACK With 5 mm hook Ch 44 (48, 52, 56) Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn 43 (47, 51, 55) sc. (Tip:I alternate making the stitches by picking up first 2 threads of ch and then one - this makes a stronger join with the ribbing) Row 2: Ch1, sc in each sc across; turn. Rep Row 2 until 13% (141%, 15%, 16%2)” from beginning. Fasten off. Back Bottom Ribbing: with RS facing and 4mm hook, attach yarn in fist ch at lower edge; ch3, dc in rem 42(46, 50, 54) ch; turn - 43(47, 51, 55)sts. Ribbing Row 1: Ch2, skip first dc, \*BPDC, FPDC; rep from \* across, working last st around the beg ch; turn. Ribbing Row 2: Ch2, skip first st, \*FPDC, BPDC; rep from \* across, working last st around the beg ch; turn. Rep Rows 1 and 2 once more. Fasten off. POCKET: With 5mm hook, ch18 (22, 26, 30). Work in sc over 17 (21, 25, 29) sts for 28 rows. Fasten off.
FRONT:
Work same as back for 28 rows. Place pocket: Sc in first 13sc, holding pocket on RS of work, sc across next 17 (21, 25, 29) sts of pocket AND front tog, sc to end. Work in sc til Front is same length as Back. Left Shoulder: Sc across 14sts Work 4 rows on these 14sts. Fasten off. Repeat for Right Shoulder (leaving 6" clear in the middle for the neck opening). Front Bottom Ribbing: RS facing and 4mm hook, attach yarn in first ch at lower edge; ch3, dc in next 12 ch, dc through both layers of pocket AND Front tog across next 17 (21, 25, 29)ch, dc across rem 13 ch of front; turn. Complete to correspond to Back bottom ribbing. Pocket Ribbing (work on both sides of the pocket): RS facing and 4mm hook, attach yarn to open edge of pocket; ch3, work 28 more dc across side edge; turn - 29 sts. Work Ribbing Rows 1 and 2. Fasten off. Sew edges of ribbing down.
SLEEVES
With larger hook ch 29 (29, 31, 31). Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and work across row in sc. (Tip: I alternate making the stitches by picking up first 2 threads of ch and then one - this makes a stronger join with theribbing) For smallest size 24": inc one st at each end of every alternate row until there are 46 sts. For the other sizes: Shape sides by increasing one st each end of every 3rd row until there are (46, 48, 48) sts. Work straight til sleeve measures 9 (10, 11, 12)" from beg. Fasten off. Sleeve Ribbing: With RS facing and 4mm hook, attach yarn in first ch at beg ch edge; ch 3, dc in same ch and in each across; turn 21(21,23, 23)sts. Work (Ribbing rows 1 and 2) twice. Fasten off.
HOOD:
With 5mm hook ch 74 (78, 82, 86) Work in sC 0ver 73 (77, 81, 85) sts (Tip: lalternate making the stitches by picking up first 2 threads of ch and then one - this makes a stronger join with the ribbing) Work 32 (32, 34, 34) rows. Fasten off. Hood Ribbing: With right side facing 4mm hook, attach yarn in first ch at beg ch edge; ch 3, dc in next 72 (76, 80, 84) ch; turn - 73 (77, 81, 85) sts. Work Ribbing Rows 1 and 2. Fasten off.
FINISHING:
Sew shoulder seams. Sew sleeves to body, making sure that centre of sleeve lies 2 rows nearer the front than the shoulder seam. Sew sleeve and body side seams. Sew back hood seam. Sew hood in at neck, easing to fit. Weave in ends. I always sew seams on the right side and use mattress stitch - here is a good set of instructions: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/mattress.html and there are plenty of demos onYou Tube. As this is an outer garment and in chunky, I also just ran another looser row of mattress stitch up along the inside seam too for neatness and extra strength.
