Creating a cozy and charming hooded jacket for your little one has never been easier. This adorable crochet hoodie jacket is designed for babies aged newborn to three months. Made with 100% acrylic yarn and a 4.5mm crochet hook, it's both soft and practical. Features include a stylish V-stitch pattern, cute button closures, and a snug hood to keep your baby warm. With its beautiful texture and comfortable fit, this crochet hoodie jacket makes for a perfect handmade gift or addition to any baby’s wardrobe.

How to Crochet Hoodie Jacket

Materials:

• Yarn: 100% acrylic, ICN brand
• Crochet hook: 4.5 mm
• Buttons: Two-centimeter buttons
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for sewing in ends

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• st = stitch
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• v-stitch = (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in the same stitch

Pattern:

1. Slip Knot and Foundation Chain:
   • Make a slip knot.
   • Chain 53.
2. Row 1:
   • Starting in the third chain from the hook, make 7 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in the next st.
   • Make 10 hdc in the next 10 sts.
   • Make a v-stitch in the next st.
   • Make 13 hdc in the next 13 sts.
   • Make a v-stitch in the next st.
   • Make 10 hdc in the next 10 sts.
   • Make a v-stitch in the next st.
   • Make 7 hdc.
   • You should end up with 59 stitches at the end of Row 1.
3. Row 2:
   • Ch 1, turn work.
   • Make 7 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch in the ch 1 space from the previous row.
   • Make 11 hdc in the next 11 sts.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 14 hdc in the next 14 sts.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 11 hdc in the next 11 sts.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 7 hdc.
4. Row 3:
   • Ch 1, turn work.
   • Make 8 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 12 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 15 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 12 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 8 hdc.
5. Row 4: (Buttonhole Row)
   • Ch 1, turn work.
   • Make 8 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 13 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 16 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 13 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 6 hdc.
   • Chain 1, skip 1 st, make a hdc in the next st, followed by another hdc.
6. Row 5:
   • Ch 1, turn work.
   • Make 9 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 14 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 17 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 14 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 9 hdc.
7. Row 6:
   • Ch 1, turn work.
   • Make 9 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 15 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 18 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 15 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 10 hdc.
8. Row 7:
   • Ch 1, turn work.
   • Make 10 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 16 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 19 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 16 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 10 hdc.
9. Row 8:
   • Ch 1, turn work.
   • Make 10 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 17 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 20 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 17 hdc.
   • Make a v-stitch.
   • Make 11 hdc.
10. Row 9:
    • Ch 1, turn work.
    • Make 11 hdc.
    • Make a v-stitch.
    • Make 18 hdc.
    • Make a v-stitch.
    • Make 21 hdc.
    • Make a v-stitch.
    • Make 18 hdc.
    • Make a v-stitch.
    • Make 11 hdc.
11. Joining for Sleeves:
    • For row 10, ch 1, make 12 hdc.
    • Join the front part to the back part by chaining 3 and making 24 hdc.
    • Make a v-stitch, chain 3, and then make 10 hdc to join.
12. Row 11:
    • Ch 1, turn work.
    • Make 53 hdc.
13. Rows 12, 13 and 14:
    • Continue making 53 hdc for each row.
14. Sleeves:
    • Start with ch 1 and make 26 hdc.
    • Join the rounds with a sl st.
15. Intervals for Buttonholes (Rows 16, 22):
    • Similar placement and stitching pattern as earlier rows involving buttonholes.
16. Lower Section:
    • Continue as per pattern instructions for rows 25-26.
17. Hood:
    • 45 hdc for 19 rows, joining edges.
    • Follow detailed instructions on video.
18. Finish the Sides:
    • Half double crochet along sides and finish with yarn needle and button sewing.

Happy crocheting!