Vintage Baby Matinee Jacket. Free crochet pattern for a baby jacket/cardigan.
With this cute matinee jacket you get two options, one for a round neckline and another for a v neckline.
Measurements:
- To Fit: 51 cm/ 20 ins
- Actual Measurement: 53.5 cm/ 21 ins
- Length: 27 cm /10 1/2 ins
- Sleeve seam: 16.5 cm / 61/2 ins
MATERIALS
SIRDAR SNUGGLY 4 PLY (20g) Quantity 5 bails The quantity of yarn stated is based on average requirements and is therefore approximate.
3.00 (No 10-11) and 4.00 (No 8) Milward Crochet Hooks; Milward Tapestry Needle for sewing seams; 1 button for V Neck: 3 buttons for Round Neck.
TENSION. 23% tr to 10 cm (approx 4 ins) in width over tr fabric, using 3.00 crochet hook.
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch.-chain. sp.-space. s.c.-single crochet. sl.st.-slip stitch. d.c.-double crochet. y.o.h.-yarn over hook. h.tr.-half treble pass yarn round hook, draw a loop through next ch., draw a loop through all 3 loops on hook. tr.-treble pass yarn round hook, draw a loop through next ch., draw a loop through first 2 loops on hook, then draw another loop through 2 remaining loops. d.tr.-double treble pass yarn twice round hook, draw a loop through next ch., draw a loop through first 2 loops on hook, draw a loop through next 2 loops then another through last 2 loops. t.tr.-triple treble pass yarn three times round hook, draw a loop through next ch., draw a loop through first 2 loops on hook. draw a loop through next 2 loops, then another through next 2 loops, then another through last 2 loops. cm-centimetres.
V NECK JACKET BACK
Using 3.00 crochet hook, make 65 ch.
1st row. (Right side), 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each ch to end, (63 tr, counting turning ch as 1 tr), 3 ch, turn.
2nd row. *1 tr in next tr, rep from* to end, 1 tr in top of turning ch, turn.
Shape Armholes
1st row. Sl st across 13 tr. 3 ch, *1 tr in next tr, rep from* to last 12 tr (39 tr), 3 ch, turn.
2nd row. *1 tr in next tr. rep from * to end, 1 tr in top of turning ch, 3 ch, turn.
Rep 2nd row until work measures (approx) 11.5 cm, ending on wrong side, omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Fasten off.
LEFT FRONT
Using 3.00 crochet hook, make 31 ch.
1st row. (Right side). 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, 1 tr in each ch to end, (29 tr, counting turning ch as 1 tr), 3 ch, turn,
2nd row. *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to end, 1 tr in top of turning ch, turn.
Shape Armhole
1st row. Sl st across 13 tr. 3 ch, *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to end, 1 tr in top of turning ch, (17 tr), 3 ch, turn.
2nd row. *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to end, 1 tr in top of turning ch. 3 ch, turn.
3rd row. * 1 tr in next tr, rep from * to last 3 tr. yoh, (insert hook into next tr, yoh and draw through) twice, yoh and draw through 3 loops, yoh and draw through 2 loops (this will now be termed ‘dec’), 1 tr in top of turning ch, 3 ch, turn,
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows 4 times (12 tr). Cont without shaping until work measures same as Back, ending on wrong side, omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT
Work exactly as given for Left Front to**
Shape Armhole.
1st row. 3 ch, *1 tr in next tr, rep from to last 12 tr, (17tr), 3 ch, turn,
2nd row. *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to end, 1 tr in top of turning ch, 3 ch, turn.
3rd row. ‘Dec, *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to end, 1 tr in top of turning ch, 3 ch, turn.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows 4 times. (12 tr). Cont without shaping until work measures same as Back, ending on wrong side, omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Fasten off. Sew up shoulder seams. Sew seams underneath armholes.
SKIRT
Using 3.00 crochet hook, with right side facing, beg at ch edge, join yarn to first ch, 3 ch, miss 2 ch, 4 tr in next ch, 1 ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 ch. 4 tr in next ch,* miss 2 ch, 1 tr in next ch, miss 2 ch, (4 tr in next ch, 1 ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 ch, 4 tr in next ch, miss 1 ch, 1 tr in next ch, miss 1 ch) twice, 4 tr in next ch, 1 ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 ch, 4 tr in next ch, rep from *to* once, (miss 1 ch. 1 tr in next ch, miss 1 ch, 4 tr in next ch. 1 ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 ch, 4 tr in next ch) twice, rep from *to* once, (miss 1 ch, 1 tr in next ch, miss 1 ch, 4 tr in next ch, 1 ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 ch, 4 tr in next ch) twice, rep from *to* once, miss 2 ch, 1 tr in next ch, miss 2 ch, 4 tr in next ch. 1 ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 ch, 4 tr in next ch, miss 2 ch, 1 tr in next ch. 3 ch, turn.
1st row. *4 tr in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch, 1 tr in next tr, 1 ch, 4 tr in next 1 ch sp, miss 4 tr, 1 tr in next tr, miss 4 tr, rep from * to last two 1 ch sps, 4 tr in next 1 ch sp, 1 ch, 1 tr in next tr, 1 ch, 4 tr in next 1 ch sp, miss 4 tr. 1 tr in top of turning ch, 3 ch, turn.
Rep 1st row 4 times. Change to 4.00 crochet hook and rep 1st row until skirt measures 15.5 cm ending on right side, omitting furning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.
SLEEVES
Using 3.00 crochet hook, make 32 ch.
1st row. (Right side) 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 dc in each ch to end. (31 dc, counting turning ch as 1 dc) 1 ch, turn.
2nd row. *1 dc in next dc, rep from * to end, 1 dc in turning ch, 1 ch, turn.
Rep 2nd row 6 times, omitting turning ch at end of last row
Proceed as follows:
1st row. 3 ch. 2 tr in next dc, * 1 tr in next dc, rep from * to last 2 dc. 2 tr in next dc, 1 tr in turning ch, (33 tr), 3 ch, turn.
2nd row. *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to end, 1 tr in top of turning ch, 3 ch turn.
3rd row. 2 tr in next tr. *1 tr in next tr. rep from * to last 2 tr. 2 tr in next tr, 1 tr in top of turning ch, 3 ch, turn.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows 7 times (48 tr). Cont without shaping until sleeve measures 21.5 cm, omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Fasten off
MAKE UP
DO NOT PRESS. Sew up sleeve seams for 15.5 cm. Sew remainder of sleeve seam to sl st at armhole. Sew in sleeves.
BUTTONHOLE BORDER
Using 3.00 crochet hook, make 9 ch.
1st row. (Right side), 1 dc in 3rd ch from hock, 1 dc in each ch to end. (8 de, counting turning ch as 1 dc), 1 ch, turn.
2nd row. *1 dc in next dc, rep from * to end, 1 dc in turning ch, 1 ch, turn.
Rep 2nd row until work measures 14.5 cm, ending on wrong side.
Next row. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 ch, miss 2 dc, 1 do in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in turning ch, 1 ch, turn.
Next row. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 2 dc in 2 ch sp, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 1 dc in turning ch, 1 ch, turn. Rep 2nd row until work measures 22 cm, ending on wrong side.
Next row. 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. (insert hook in next do, yoh and draw through) twice, yoh and draw through 3 loops, 1 dc in turning ch, 1 ch, turn. Work 5 rows dc.
Next row. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, (insert hook in next dc, yoh and draw through) twice, yoh and draw
through 3 loops, 1 dc in turning ch (6 dc), 1 ch, turn, Rep 2nd row until work is of sufficient length to go up front and halfway across back of neck, ending on wrong side, omitting turning ch at end of last row.
Fasten off
BUTTON BORDER
Work exactly as given for Buttonhole Border omitting buttonhole and reversing shapings
TO COMPLETE
Sew ends of borders together. Placing seam to centre back of neck, buttonhole level with first row of tr. sew Front Borders in position. Sew on button.
ROUND NECK JACKET
Back
Work exactly as given for Back of V Neck Jacket
LEFT FRONT
Work exactly as given for Left Front of V Neck Jacket to **
Shape Armhole
1st row. Sl st across 13 tr. 3 ch. *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to end. 1 tr in top of turning ch, (17 tr), 3 ch, turn.
2nd row. 1 tr in next tr. rep from to end, 1 tr in top of turning ch, 3 ch, turn.
Rep 2nd row 8 times.
Shape Neck.
1st row. *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to last 4 tr, 3 ch, turn,
2nd row. Yoh, (insert hook into next tr, yoh and draw through) twice, yoh and draw through 3 loops, yoh and draw through 2 loops (this will now be termed ‘dec’), *1 tr in next tr. rep from * to end. 1 tr in top of turning ch, (12 tr), 3 ch, turn.
3rd row. *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to end, 1 tr in top of turning ch, 3 ch, turn.
Rep 3rd row until work measures same as Back, ending on wrong side. omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT
Work exactly as given for Left Front to **
Shape Armhole
1st row. 3 ch, *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to last 12 tr (17 tr), 3 ch, turn.
2nd row. *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to end, 1 tr in top of turning ch. 3 ch, turn.
Rep 2nd row 8 times, omitting turning ch at end of last row
Shape Neck
1st row. Sl st across 5 tr, 3 ch, *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to end, 1 tr in top of turning ch, 3 ch, turn.
2nd row. *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to last 3 tr, “dec’, 1 tr in top of turning ch. (12 tr), 3 ch, turn.
3rd row. *1 tr in next tr, rep from * to end. 1 tr in top of turning ch, 3 ch, turn.
Rep 3rd row until work measures same as Back, ending on wrong side, omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off. Sew up shoulder seams. Sew seams underneath armholes.
SKIRT
Work exactly as given for Skirt of V Neck Jacket
SLEEVES
Work exactly as given for Sleeves of V Neck Jacket
MAKE UP
Work exactly as given for Make Up of V Neck Jacket.
BUTTONHOLE BORDER
Work exactly as given for Buttonhole Border of V Neck until * * is reached. Proceed as follows:
***1st row. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 ch, miss 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in turning ch, 1 ch, turn. 2nd row. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in 2 ch sp. 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in turning ch, 1 ch, turn.
3rd row. *1 dc in next dc, rep from * to end, 1 dc in turning ch, 1 ch, turn.
Rep 3rd row 7 times. ***
Rep from *** to *** once, then 1st and 2nd rows once. omitting turning ch at end of last row. Do not break off
yarn.
BUTTON BORDER
Work exactly as given for Buttonhole Border omitting buttonholes, Fasten off.
NECKBAND
With right side facing, using 3.00 crochet hook, and beg with Buttonhole Border proceed as follows: 1 ch, (1 dc in next dc) 6 times, 1 dc in turning ch, work dc evenly all round neck edge, work across Button Border as follows: (1 dc in next dc) 7 times, 1 dc in turning ch, 1 ch, turn.
Work 2 rows do, omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off
TO COMPLETE
Placing first buttonhole level with first row of tr, sew Front Borders in position. Sew on buttons