Complete Crochet Instructions for Children's Garments
You’ll Need:
150 (200) 250g of light-blue yarn (96% cotton, 4% polyester; 160m/50g);
Crochet hook size 4;
1 button.
Size:
1-2 years (3-4 years) 5-6 years.
Used Patterns
Pattern on 5 sts of the set-up row: work according to the scheme. Turn the rows as stated on the scheme.
Start with sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat according to the scheme, and finish with sts after pattern repeat. Make 1st-5th rows once, then repeat 2nd-5th rows.
Stitch Control:
15 sts x 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm.
Instructions
Back
Make 41 (51) 61 chain sts + 2 chain sts increase instead of the 2nd-5th rows, then repeat double crochets of the 1st row and work according to the scheme. In 29 (37) 45 cm from the set-up row, leave the central 13 (15) 17 cm open for the neck-hole. Finish shoulders separately. In 30 (38) 46 cm from the set-up row, finish the detail.
Right Front
Make 21 (26) 31 chain sts + 2 chain sts increase instead of the 1st double crochet according to the scheme. In 26 (34) 42 cm from the set-up row, decrease by 6.5 (7.50 8.5 cm) from the right side for the neck-hole. Finish your work at the height of back.
Left Front
Make in reflection to the right front.
Sleeves
Make 36 (41) 46 chain sts + 2 chain sts increase instead of the 1st double crochet, then work according to the scheme. In 12 (14) 16 cm from the set-up row, finish the detail.
Assembly
Make shoulder seams. Sew up the sleeves. Make side and sleeve seams. Fasten all open edges with 1 circle row of single crochets. Make a hanging button loop. Sew buttons.