Hooded Sweater and Jacket in Hayfield Baby DK - 4417 - Downloadable PDF

Hooded Sweater and Jacket in Hayfield Baby DK – Pattern 4417

This downloadable PDF crochet pattern from Hayfield provides instructions for two charming children's designs: a Hooded Sweater and a Hooded Jacket (Cardigan), both worked in Hayfield Baby DK yarn. The pattern covers six sizes ranging from birth to 7 years, making it a wonderfully versatile addition to any crafter's collection. Both garments feature a cosy hood, giving them a practical and adorable finish ideal for babies and young children alike.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern is sized to fit chest measurements from 41 cm (16 in) up to 66 cm (26 in), corresponding to ages 0–6 months through 6–7 years. Each size is worked with a generous ease allowance, giving actual measurements of 46 cm to 71 cm across the chest. Full lengths range from approximately 24 cm (9½ in) for the smallest size up to 46 cm (18 in) for the largest. Sleeve length is adjustable and ranges from 15 cm (6 in) to 33 cm (13 in), allowing crafters to customise the fit as needed.

The Hooded Sweater

The Hooded Sweater is a pullover-style garment designed to be worked in Hayfield Baby DK shade 455. It requires 2 to 3 balls of 100g Hayfield Baby DK depending on the size being made. The sweater features a structured body and sleeves topped with a snug hood, creating a practical everyday garment for young children. The design is worked in a textured stitch pattern that gives the fabric visual interest while remaining soft and comfortable against a child's skin.

The Hooded Jacket (Cardigan)

The Hooded Jacket is an open-front cardigan version of the design, worked in Hayfield Baby DK shade 452. It requires 2 to 3 balls of 100g Hayfield Baby DK depending on size. The jacket fastens at the front with 5 or 6 buttons (the number varies by size), adding a classic and practical finishing touch. Like the sweater, it features the same hood construction and stitch pattern throughout the body and sleeves, making the two designs a beautifully coordinated pair.

Crochet Techniques Used

Both garments are worked in crochet using a combination of foundational and more advanced techniques. The pattern makes use of the following key methods:

• Textured stitch pattern formed using a combination of treble crochet stitches worked in the round and in rows
• Front post treble (tr/rf) – working a treble crochet around the stem of the stitch from the front, creating raised texture on the right side of the fabric
• Back post treble (tr/rb) – working a treble crochet around the stem of the stitch from the back, used in combination with tr/rf to build the textured pattern
• Shaping decreases using tr2tog and tr3tog (joining two or three treble stitches together) for armhole, neckline, and hood shaping
• dc2tog and dc3tog (double crochet decrease methods) used in finer shaping sections
• Slip stitch (ss) used for joining and finishing seams
• Double crochet (dc) edging for neat borders and button bands on the cardigan
• Turning chains and pattern continuation across multiple rows to maintain stitch alignment

Stitches Used

The primary stitches called upon throughout both designs include:

• Double crochet (dc) – the UK term equivalent to US single crochet, used for edgings and some shaping rows
• Treble crochet (tr) – the UK term equivalent to US double crochet, forming the main body of the stitch pattern