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Calientito Jacket
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Berroco Vintage DK
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Product Description
A classic shawl-collared jacket for children’s smart casual wear in cold weather, with a close weave that is resistant to chilly frosts and winds. The front edges can be adjusted either to meet at the centre or to overlap for extra warmth. Tailored for comfort with a fitted collar, sloping shoulders, tapered raglan sleeves, and either a straight body profile or an optional method to shape the waist for both boys and girls. The jacket is worked seamlessly from the top downwards in a neat moss stitch that holds its shape well. Construction is easy with minimal short-row shaping in the collar and simple working of further components onto each other. More adventurous makers may wish to apply an optional textured surface embellishment to the base layer. Contents: simple guide for choosing the garment size based on the back neck measurement of the wearer (to suit your own gauge), pattern alteration instructions, row-by-row written instructions, detailed stitching charts, decoration tutorial.
Calientito Jacket by MMMannequin
What is Being Made
The Calientito Jacket is a classic raglan-style crochet cardigan designed for infants and children, ranging from 6 months to 12 years old. This casual jacket features a fitted shawl collar, sloping shoulders, and tapered raglan sleeves, making it suitable for both boys and girls. The garment is engineered for warmth and comfort during active play, whether indoors or outdoors, with a close weave construction that provides effective resistance to frost and wind.
Techniques Used
This intermediate-level crochet project employs fundamental garment construction techniques including raglan shaping, which creates seamless sleeve cap integration into the body. The design incorporates a fitted shawl collar that adds both style and functionality. Tapered sleeves are achieved through strategic decreasing, while the straight body maintains structure through consistent stitch work. The close weave construction is central to the jacket's insulating properties, providing wind and frost resistance suitable for outdoor wear.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch used throughout the Calientito Jacket is the moss stitch, a fundamental crochet stitch that creates a dense, textured fabric. The moss stitch is worked at a gauge of 12 stitches and 20 rows per 10 centimeters (4 inches), establishing the fabric's structure and drape.
Materials Required
- Yarn Weight: DK weight yarn (8-ply), with yardage varying by size from 5 balls (625 meters/687 yards) for the 3XS 6-month size up to 14 balls (1,750 meters/1,918 yards) for the 3XL 12-year size. Each 50-gram ball provides 125 meters or 137 yards.
- Hook Size: 3.5 to 4.25 mm crochet hook, allowing for gauge adjustment based on yarn and personal tension preferences.
Size Range and Fit
The Calientito Jacket is available in eight sizes accommodating chest measurements from 48.5 centimeters (19 inches) for the 3XS 6-month size through 79 centimeters (31 inches) for the 3XL 12-year size. The pattern incorporates positive ease for comfortable wear: sizes 3XS through XS include 5 centimeters (2 inches) of ease, while sizes S through 3XL feature 10 centimeters (4 inches) of ease, ensuring the jacket layers well over other clothing.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Featured Products: | Berroco Vintage DK |
| Pages: | 26 |
| Designer: | MMMannequin |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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