*The idea behind this jacket (creating two hexagons with 90˚ angles and sewing them together) has been around for a while, but I decided to create my own pattern for it. Materials: 400 yards of worsted weight yarn, Size I/9 (5.5mm) hook. If you would like to do any of the options (cuffs, lengthen the jacket) you will need more yarn. This pattern can be done in any weight yarn since the number of rounds determines the jacket’s size rather than the gauge. The yarn pictured is Cotton Supreme Batik by Universal Yarns (180 yards / 100 grams / 100% cotton). Gauge: 4 stitches and 2 rows to 1” square. Gauge is not terribly important in this pattern, especially if you decide to do it with a different weight yarn and a different hook. I crocheted each hexagon so that the circumference of the jacket would be approximately 19”, appropriate for a 3-6 month old baby. Please keep in mind that baby sizes vary, so you may want to measure the baby before you begin. Stitches Used: slip stitch (sl st), double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), chain (ch) Other Abbreviations: stitch (st), space (sp) (make two): *Charts for certain aspects of the pattern are located after the written instructions. Also, the last two pages contain pictures which are referenced throughout the pattern. Use the magic circle method to create the loop to crochet into OR chain 4 and join with slip stitch Rnd 1: ch 3 (counts as 1rst dc here and throughout pattern), 2 dc in circle, ch 2. *3 dc, ch 2. Repeat from * five times (six sets of 3 dc), sl st into top of beginning ch3 to join (see picture). Pull tail of the yarn to tighten up the circle if you used the magic loop method. Rnd 2: ch 3, dc into same st (picture), dc in each dc across, 2 dc in ch2 space, ch2, 2 dc in ch2 space. *dc in each dc across, 2 dc in ch2 space, ch2, 2 dc in ch2 space. Repeat from * 5 times. Dc in each dc until the beginning ch3 at the
start of the round, sl st into top of beginning ch3 to join. You should have six sets of 7 dc. (See charts and pictures at end of written instructions for reference). The hexagon will start to ruffle at this point. Rnds 3 – 11: repeat row 2. Rnd 3: six sets of 11 dc Rnd 4: six sets of 15 dc Rnd 5: six sets of 19 dc Rnd 6: six sets of 23 dc Rnd 7: six sets of 27 dc Rnd 8: six sets of 31 dc Rnd 9: six sets of 35 dc Rnd 10: six sets of 39 dc Rnd 11: six sets of 43 dc 11 rounds made the jacket approximately 9 ½ inches across the chest, or 19 inches in circumference when the two hexagons are sewn together. If you go beyond 11 rounds to get a bigger size, each row should increase by 4dc. Note: In order to calculate the width and circumference of the jacket, complete the row you are working on and fold the hexagon as explained in the seaming section. You will have one sleeve and half of the torso of the jacket. Measure across the narrowest point, from the center of the hexagon to the outer edge. Multiply this number by 2 and you have the width. Multiply the width by 2 and you have the circumference.
In order to fold the hexagons into shape so they can be joined, lay each on the table right side up. Because of the ruffles, it won’t lay flat. Grab two sides opposite each other, making sure to grab between two points, and pull the hexagon up to fold it in half. It should look like a “V”. Place the two pieces together with the arms pointing outwards. Fold back the front flaps so you can see the back. Make sure the stitches line up. Starting at the bottom with the wrong sides together, whipstitch through both loops on each side (picture). Maintain an even tension, and don’t pull too tightly because that will cause the fabric to warp. Once you have sewn up the back, weave in the ends by running them down the seam, or by your preferred method. After you have finished the back, turn the jacket inside out in order to sew up the arms. Start at the cuffs and whipstitch as you did on the back, through both loops. Continue until there are about 3 ½ inches left to the middle seam (the neck opening will be 7 inches across). I did the seam until there were 11 stitches until the center seam on the back. This can be adjusted as much as you think necessary.
Cuffs: This pattern creates wide sleeves, similar to a kimono, so this is a way to gather the sleeves at the end if you want a tighter fit. (See picture of option) Rnd 1: Dc around the opening of the sleeve, 1 dc in each dc, 1 dc in each ch space. Join with a sl st in top of beginning ch3, the same as with the hexagons. Rnd 2: ch3 *2 dctog in next 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc. Repeat from *, join with sl st in top of beginning ch3. Rnd 3: Repeat row 2 Rnd 4: ch1, sc in each dc around, join with sl st Cut the yarn and weave in the ends Do the same on both sleeves. Bottom of jacket: If you would like to lengthen the bottom of the jacket, begin at one of the bottom front corners and dc around to the second front corner, ch3, turn and dc around the bottom of the jacket again. Continue until the jacket is as long as you would like it to be. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
If you are not going to do the cuffs, then sc around the opening of each sleeve. For the main body of the jacket, start at one of the bottom corners and single crochet around the edge of the jacket. Buttonholes: When you get to the point where you would like the buttonhole to be (on the jacket pictured, it is 4 in from the top), sc 3, ch 4, sl st into the 4th sc from the chain, forming a loop (picture). 4 sc in the ch loop, sl st into the same space as the sc at the beginning of the loop. (You can add as many buttonholes as suits you). Continue sc edging around the jacket, ending with a sl st in the beginning sc. Weave in ends.
Chart 1: Corner – 2 dc in ch2 sp, ch2, 2 dc in ch2 sp
Chart 2: Beginning and end of round Beginning: ch 3, dc into same st, dc in each dc across End: Dc in each dc until the beginning ch3 at the start of the round, sl st into top of beginning ch3 to join
*Charts made using Crochet Charts by Stitch Works Software
Pictures are on the following two pages.
Sl st into the top of beginning ch3 to complete the row.
Dc into same st as sl st
Wrong sides facing, whipstitch through both loops
Pieces folded before seaming
Seam as seen from back of sweater
Seam as seen from inside of sweater
Ch 4, sl st into 4th sc from beginning of chain
4 sc across ch loop, sl st in sc, then sc until edging is finished
Sleeve with cuff
Sleeve without cuff