A sweet little preemie jacket that’s quick and very easy
to make.
This little jacket is worked from the neck down and can be made in one colour or why not try making it with three colours like I have, the great thing about using three colours is you can change the colours at the beginning of each row without having to cut the yarn just carry it up the side of your work, great for stash-busting small amounts of yarn too.
The sleeves can be made plain or patterned.
(English) PGR pattern group ( 2 dc, 2ch, 2 dc) in one stitch
(American) PGR pattern group ( 2 sc, 2ch, 2 sc ) in one stitch
The jacket is made from the neck down.
Chain 35
Foundation row :-dc in second ch from hook and in each chain across = 34 dc, 1 ch turn.
Beginning at right front the stitches will now be divided like this
Row one = dc in 1st st and next 4 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in next st, 1dc in next 5 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in next st, 1dc in next 10 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in next st, 1dc in next 5 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in next st, 1dc in next 5 dc, ch1 turn.
Row two = dc in 1st st and next 5 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 7 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 12 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 7 sts (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 6 sts,ch1 turn.
Row three = dc in 1st st and next 6 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 9 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 14 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 9 sts (dc,ch1,dc)in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 7 sts, ch1 turn.,
Row five = dc in 1st st and next 8 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 13 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 18 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch sp, 1 dc in next 13 sts (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 9 sts
Row six = dc in 1st st and next 9 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 15 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 20 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in next ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 15 sts (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 10 sts, ch1 turn.
Row seven = dc in 1st st and next 10 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch, 1dc in next 17 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 22 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 17 sts (dc,ch1,dc) in ch 1 sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts, ch1 turn.
This is what it should look like at this stage (picture 1)
Dividing for armholes
Fold work over as in picture 2 and and work next row as follows.
Row eight = (right front) dc in 1st stitch and next 11 sts, (for sleeve) ss into ch sp, ch 6, ss into next 1ch sp, as in pictures 3 &4 above (back) dc in next 24 sts, (for sleeve) ss into next 1ch sp, ch 6, ss into next 1ch sp, (left front) dc in next 12 sts. 3ch turn, change colours here if you wish.
work should now look like picture 5 above.
Right front = PGR in 2nd st, sk 2 sts* PGR in next st, sk 2 sts, PGR in next st, Sk 2 sts, PGR in next st. ( you should have 4 PGR)
Underarm = sk 2sts, PGR in next st, sk 2 sts, PGR in next st, sk 2 sts. (You should have 2 PGR underarm)
Back = PGR in next st, *sk 2 sts, PGR in next st, rep from* six more times (8 PGR for back)
Underarm = sk 2 sts, PGR in next st, sk 2 sts, PGR in next st sk 2 sts. ( 2 PGR for underarm)
Left front = *PGR in next st, sk next 2 sts, rep from * until 4 PGR have been worked, dc in last st 3ch turn.= 20 PGR altogether.
next row = 1PGR in each 2ch of each PGR from previous round, dc in last st, 3ch turn.
continue in this way until 13 rows have been worked or jacket measures 7 inches from shoulder.
Sleeves
Plain Sleeves
The sleeves are worked flat in rows, with one turning chain at the end of each row.
Join yarn to fourth chain underarm, ch 1 dc in same st and then work 23 dc around arm opening finishing with one dc in 3rd chain underarm = 24 dc.1 ch turn
Work 15 rows on these 24 sts or until work measures 3½ inches.
Next row = 1 dc in 1st st, *dec in next two sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts, rep from * until last 3 sts, dec in next 2 sts, 1 dc in last st 1 ch turn.
Work two rows dc on these sts in a contrasting shade if you wish.
Fasten off
Patterned sleeves
The sleeves are worked flat in rows, turning with three chain at the end of each row.
Join yarn to fourth chain underarm, ch 3, 1PGR in next st, sk next two ch, PGR in next st. sk next two sts, PGR in next st, continue around the armhole until you have 8 PGR, dc in last st. 3ch turn
PGR in 2ch of each PGR turning with 3ch at the end of each row. Continue until work measures 4 inches from underarm.
Finishing
With 3.75 hook, right side facing and beginning at the bottom of right front, join contrasting yarn and dc evenly up right front, around neck edge and down left front enclosing any yarn that has been carried up the sides of work and working three dc at corners. 1ch turn
work two more rows dc making 3 button holes evenly spaced down the top right side, on second row.
Fasten off
Sew up sleeve seams, weave in ends and sew on three buttons to match buttonholes.
© Linda Solaiman 2014
You can find the sweet lacy flower heart pattern here
Find a print friendly version here
This little jacket is worked from the neck down and can be made in one colour or why not try making it with three colours like I have, the great thing about using three colours is you can change the colours at the beginning of each row without having to cut the yarn just carry it up the side of your work, great for stash-busting small amounts of yarn too.
The sleeves can be made plain or patterned.
This pattern is written in English terms, just remember that the English dc is sc in American terms
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Materials
50 grams Dk soft baby
yarn
4.50mm crochet hook
3.75mm crochet hook (for edging)
3 buttons
Abbreviations
ss = slip stitch
dc = double crochet or (single crochet = sc US)
ch = chain
sp = space
sk = skip
sp = space
sk = skip
(English) PGR pattern group ( 2 dc, 2ch, 2 dc) in one stitch
(American) PGR pattern group ( 2 sc, 2ch, 2 sc ) in one stitch
The jacket is made from the neck down.
Chain 35
Foundation row :-dc in second ch from hook and in each chain across = 34 dc, 1 ch turn.
Beginning at right front the stitches will now be divided like this
Row one = dc in 1st st and next 4 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in next st, 1dc in next 5 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in next st, 1dc in next 10 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in next st, 1dc in next 5 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in next st, 1dc in next 5 dc, ch1 turn.
Row two = dc in 1st st and next 5 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 7 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 12 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 7 sts (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 6 sts,ch1 turn.
Row three = dc in 1st st and next 6 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 9 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 14 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 9 sts (dc,ch1,dc)in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 7 sts, ch1 turn.,
Row four = dc in 1st st and next 7 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 11 sts, (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1dc in next 16 sts,(dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 11 sts (dc,ch1,dc) in ch1 sp, 1 dc in next 8 sts, ch1 turn.
This is what it should look like at this stage (picture 1)
Dividing for armholes
Fold work over as in picture 2 and and work next row as follows.
Row eight = (right front) dc in 1st stitch and next 11 sts, (for sleeve) ss into ch sp, ch 6, ss into next 1ch sp, as in pictures 3 &4 above (back) dc in next 24 sts, (for sleeve) ss into next 1ch sp, ch 6, ss into next 1ch sp, (left front) dc in next 12 sts. 3ch turn, change colours here if you wish.
work should now look like picture 5 above.
O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
O 24 STS
O
O
O
O 6CH
6CH O
O O
O
O
O 12 STS 12 STS O
O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Fronts
Each O represents a stitch, work a PGR in each red O
Right front = PGR in 2nd st, sk 2 sts* PGR in next st, sk 2 sts, PGR in next st, Sk 2 sts, PGR in next st. ( you should have 4 PGR)
Underarm = sk 2sts, PGR in next st, sk 2 sts, PGR in next st, sk 2 sts. (You should have 2 PGR underarm)
Back = PGR in next st, *sk 2 sts, PGR in next st, rep from* six more times (8 PGR for back)
Underarm = sk 2 sts, PGR in next st, sk 2 sts, PGR in next st sk 2 sts. ( 2 PGR for underarm)
Left front = *PGR in next st, sk next 2 sts, rep from * until 4 PGR have been worked, dc in last st 3ch turn.= 20 PGR altogether.
next row = 1PGR in each 2ch of each PGR from previous round, dc in last st, 3ch turn.
continue in this way until 13 rows have been worked or jacket measures 7 inches from shoulder.
Sleeves
Plain Sleeves
The sleeves are worked flat in rows, with one turning chain at the end of each row.
Join yarn to fourth chain underarm, ch 1 dc in same st and then work 23 dc around arm opening finishing with one dc in 3rd chain underarm = 24 dc.1 ch turn
Work 15 rows on these 24 sts or until work measures 3½ inches.
Next row = 1 dc in 1st st, *dec in next two sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts, rep from * until last 3 sts, dec in next 2 sts, 1 dc in last st 1 ch turn.
Work two rows dc on these sts in a contrasting shade if you wish.
Fasten off
Patterned sleeves
The sleeves are worked flat in rows, turning with three chain at the end of each row.
Join yarn to fourth chain underarm, ch 3, 1PGR in next st, sk next two ch, PGR in next st. sk next two sts, PGR in next st, continue around the armhole until you have 8 PGR, dc in last st. 3ch turn
PGR in 2ch of each PGR turning with 3ch at the end of each row. Continue until work measures 4 inches from underarm.
Finishing
With 3.75 hook, right side facing and beginning at the bottom of right front, join contrasting yarn and dc evenly up right front, around neck edge and down left front enclosing any yarn that has been carried up the sides of work and working three dc at corners. 1ch turn
work two more rows dc making 3 button holes evenly spaced down the top right side, on second row.
Fasten off
Sew up sleeve seams, weave in ends and sew on three buttons to match buttonholes.
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© Linda Solaiman 2014
You can find the sweet lacy flower heart pattern here
Find a print friendly version here
Those jackets are adorable:) thanks for sharing !!
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Incredibly cute and lovely! My fingers are itching to have a go ....such small loveliness!!! Thanks for sharing!
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Amanda x
Lovely,very cute <3!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pattern Linda! Making things for the little ones must be in the air....everyone is making these!
ReplyDeleteSo tiny and sweet! Thanks for the pattern. I bet it's fun to make.
ReplyDeleteLinda you have worked so hard to get this all written out for sharing with other's, you're an absolute star with clear working instructions.
ReplyDeleteIt is a darling little baby jacket pattern, thanks so much for showing it here today xx
Hi Linda - thanks very much for going to so much trouble, to share this lovely pattern. I must have a go. Take care, Chris x
ReplyDeleteLinda, this pattern is lovely and so well-written. I will definitely keep this jacket in mind. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese teeny tiny jackest are so sweet. Thank you for sharing your wonderfully written pattern.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful baby jackets and thanks for sharing a pattern too! I love them and so adorable.
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ReplyDeleteLovely pattern Kinda, thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteMeredith
Wonderful instructions Linda to a lovely baby jacket. Thanks for taking the time and sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteYour pattern is so thoroughly explained- I just love the detail you put into explaining the schematics of it all! Sharing this with several friends that work with preemie charities! It will be a gem!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! These are lovely. Thank you Linda
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ReplyDeleteThe little bolero jackeets, do you have a pattern for long sleeve, my neo natal unit only want long sleeve cardis/jackets, I am not sure if I can just add length on or if it has to be shaped. Anyone help please. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis one has got long sleeves Valerie. The sleeves for the bolero can be made longer as there is no shaping if you read the instructions for the large size you can see how it's done. :)
DeleteThank you so much for this beautiful pattern. Actually thank you for all the beautiful patterns you have put up on your site. You design really beautiful things!
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ReplyDeleteI want to make this lovely jacket for my granddaughter but, although I have attempted it more than once being extremely careful in counting stitches etc I cannot get it to the squared shape shown after row 7. It is more a half circle shape. I am an experienced knitter and I don't know what I am doing wrong. Can you help please?
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if you are maybe increasing extra stitches than needed or perhaps it's just a tension issue, can you send me an email with a photo of your work and I will see if I can help.
DeleteI also had the issue with the shape not turning out square like in your picture. I tried twice and had the same results. Counted stitches too.
ReplyDeleteIt's frustrating when that happens, it's usually a tension issue or try placing markers in the corner stitches because it's so easy to miss them.
DeleteHi lovely easy pattern but again it's not square at the top. How can I load a photo to show.
ReplyDeleteUpload the picture in an email and I will see if I can help.
DeleteThank you for sharing this pattern. I just had a great granddaughter that weighed about 2 pounds at birth. I've been searching for patterns to make for her. She will be 3 weeks old this week. She will be in the hospital for awhile yet, but I wanted to get started on something for her. Thanks again for this cute pattern.
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