Crochet Leaping Baby Hoodie

Introduction

The Crochet Leaping Baby Hoodie is an adorable and cozy addition to any little one's wardrobe! With its playful design and soft texture, this hoodie is perfect for keeping your baby warm and stylish all day long. Whether you're looking to crochet a special gift or just want to create something cute for your own bundle of joy, this hoodie is a must-have in your crafting repertoire! Get ready to stitch up something sweet and snuggly for your little one with this charming Crochet Leaping Baby Hoodie.

Materials

• US - J, 6.0 mm hook - Furls Crochet
• 460 - 800 yds Red Heart Soft (100% acrylic; 4/Worsted/UK: 10-12 ply; 256yd (234m); 5oz (141g))
• 2 ¾" buttons (or size desired)

Gauge

12 sts x 9 rows = 4 inches in hdc

Sizes

6 mths (12 mths, 18 mths, 2T)

Leaping Crochet Baby Hoodie - UK Version

Crochet Abbreviations

• Hdc - half double crochet
• Fpdc/Bpdc - front post double crochet/back post double crochet

Notes

Odd numbered rows/rounds: RS; Even numbered: WS

Ch 3 and treat it as the first dc of the round.

Instructions

Yoke Rows (With Main Color)

Row 1:

Ch 43 (47, 49, 53). Hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and next 6 (7, 8, 9) ch, then hdc 3 in the next ch (make corner), and place marker (pm) in the center of these 3 sts. Hdc in the next 6 ch, make corner and pm in the next ch, hdc in the next 12 (14, 14, 16) ch, make corner and pm in the next ch, hdc in the next 6 ch, and make corner and pm in the next ch. Hdc in the last 7 (8, 9, 10) ch. Turn. (50 (54, 56, 60) sts)

Row 2:

Ch 1, hdc in the first 8 (9, 10, 11) sts, make corner and pm (move up from previous row), hdc in the next 8 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 14 (16, 16, 18) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 8 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 8 (9, 10, 11) sts. Turn. (58 (62, 64, 68) sts)

Row 3:

Ch 1, hdc in the first 9 (10, 11, 12) sts, make corner and pm, hdc in the next 10 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 16 (18, 18, 20) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 10 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 9 (10, 11, 12) sts. Turn. (66 (70, 72, 76) sts)

Row 4:

Ch 1, hdc in the first 10 (11, 12, 13) sts, make corner and pm, hdc in the next 12 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 18 (20, 20, 22) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 12 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 10 (11, 12, 13) sts. Turn. (74 (78, 80, 84) sts)

Row 5:

Ch 1, hdc in the first 11 (12, 13, 14) sts, make corner and pm, hdc in the next 14 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 20 (22, 22, 24) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 14 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 11 (12, 13, 14) sts. Turn. (82 (86, 88, 92) sts)

Row 6:

Ch 1, hdc in the first 12 (13, 14, 15) sts, make corner and pm, hdc in the next 16 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 22 (24, 24, 26) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 16 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 12 (13, 14, 15) sts. Turn. (90 (94, 96, 100) sts)

For Sizes

6 mths and 12 mths, skip to Armpit Row below.

18 mths and 2T, continue with Row 7.

Row 7 (sizes 18 mths (2T) only):

Ch 1, hdc in the first 15 (16) sts, make corner and pm, hdc in the next 18 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 26 (28) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 18 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 15 (16) sts. Turn. (104 (108) sts)

Row 8 (sizes 18 mths (2T) only):

Ch 1, hdc in the first 16 (17) sts, make corner and pm, hdc in the next 20 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 28 (30) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 20 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 16 (17) sts. Turn. (112 (116) sts)

Armpit Row/Round

Ch 1, hdc in the first 13 (14, 17, 18) sts, hdc in the marked st (remove 1st marker), ch 5 (5, 6 6), skip to st with next marker. Hdc in marked st (remove 2nd marker). Hdc in the next 24 (26, 30, 32) sts, hdc in the next marked st (remove 3rd marker), ch 5 (5, 6, 6), skip to st with next marker. Hdc in last marked st (remove 4th marker). Hdc in the last 13 (14, 17, 18) sts. Break yarn and seamless join to 2nd hdc of the row (this connects the two front flaps for working in the round. (54 (58, 68, 72) hdc and 10 (10, 12, 12) ch)

Trunk/Midsection Rounds (Begin Leaping Stripes and Blocks Pattern)

Round 1:

With next color, STDC in one of the middle ch of either armpit of last Row/Round. Dc in the next st, ch 2, skip 2. *Dc in the next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st in the STDC. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts)

Round 2:

Ch 4, skip 2, dc 2 in the skipped sts of Armpit Row, enclosing the ch 2 from Round 1. *Ch 2, skip 2, dc 2 in the skipped sts of Armpit Row (enclosing the ch 2). Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in the ch 4 sp. Break yarn and finish off. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts including chs)

Round 3:

With Next Color, STDC in any skipped st of Round 1, enclosing the ch 2 sp from Round 2 in the st. Dc in the next st, ch 2, skip 2. *Dc in the next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st in the STDC. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts including chs)

Round 4:

Ch 4, skip 2, dc 2 in the skipped sts of Round 2, enclosing the ch 2 from Round 3. *Ch 2, skip 2, dc 2 in the skipped sts of Round 2. Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in the ch 4 sp. Break yarn and finish off. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts including chs)

Rounds 5 - 14 (16, 18, 20):

Repeat Rounds 3-4, switching colors every 2 rows or as desired and working dc sts into the skipped sts from 2 rows previous.

Round 15 (17, 19, 21):

With Main Color, STDC in any skipped st of 2 Rounds previous, enclosing the ch 2 sp in the st. Dc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts. *Dc in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 2 sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st in the STDC. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts) Continue with Hip Rounds.

Hip Rounds (Continue with Main Color)

Round 1 - 2:

Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st in the 1st st. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts)

Round 3:

Ch 2, fpdc in 1st st and bpdc in next st. *Fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Break yarn and seamless join. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts)

Sleeves

If omitting sleeves, work a row of sc around each arm opening.

Round 1:

From RS of sweater, join with main color with a sl st - join to the center st of the armpit for the left arm (as worn), join to the center st of the top of the shoulder for the right arm (as worn). Ch 1, hdc 26 (26, 32, 32) sts evenly around arm opening. Join to 1st st with a sl st. (26 (26, 32, 32) sts)

Round 2 - 16 (17, 18, 19):

Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join to 1st st with a sl st. (26 (26, 32, 32) sts)

Round 17 (18, 19, 20):

Ch 2, fpdc in 1st st and bpdc in next st. *Fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Break yarn and seamless join. (26 (26, 32, 32) sts)

Hood

Row 1:

From WS of sweater, join to the 1st st of the neckline (on the unused side of the starting ch) with a sl st. Ch 1 and hdc in each st of starting ch/neckline. Turn. (42 (46, 48, 52)

Row 2:

Ch 1, hdc in the 1st 20 (22, 23, 25) sts, [2 hdc in the next st] twice, hdc in the last 20 (22, 23, 25) sts. Turn. (44 (48, 50, 54) sts)

Row 3:

Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (44 (48, 50, 54) sts)

Row 4:

Ch 1, hdc in the 1st 21 (23, 24, 26) sts, [2 hdc in the next st] twice, hdc in the last 21 (23, 24, 26) sts. Turn. (46 (50, 52, 56) sts)

Row 5:

Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (46 (50, 52, 56) sts)

Row 6:

Ch 1, hdc in the 1st 22 (24, 25, 27) sts, [2 hdc in the next st] twice, hdc in the last 22 (24, 25, 27) sts. Turn. (48 (52, 54, 58) sts)

Row 7:

Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (48 (52, 54, 58) sts)

Row 8:

Ch 1, hdc in the 1st 23 (25, 26, 28) sts, [2 hdc in the next st] twice, hdc in the last 23 (25, 26, 28) sts. Turn. (50 (54, 56, 60) sts)

Row 9 - 17 (18, 18, 19):

Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (50 (54, 56, 60) sts)

Row 18 (19, 19, 20):

Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Break yarn, leaving an 18 inch tail. Fold top of hood in half, WS together, and seam together with mattress stitch using the tail. Weave in ends.

Edging and Buttons

Round 1:

Join with main color with a sl st at the right side (as worn) of the base of the V of the neck opening. Ch 1 and sc evenly up the V opening, continue to sc along the edge of the hood, and down the other side of the V of the neck opening. Break yarn and seamless join to first sc of the edging. Do not turn.

Round 2:

Join with a contrasting color with a sl st to the first st of the previous Round. Ch 1 and sc evenly along Round 1, working 2 ch 6 button loops opposite where you wish to sew on the buttons (for other size buttons ch as appropriate, and be sure to test your loop on your chosen button before continuing the edging). Continue with sc to end of round. Break yarn and seamless join to first sc of the round.