{"id":3026,"date":"2025-06-22T07:07:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T07:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/diycrochets.com\/?p=3026"},"modified":"2025-06-22T07:07:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T07:07:56","slug":"easy-and-fast-how-to-crochet-raincoat-baby-hoodie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/?p=3026","title":{"rendered":"Easy And Fast! How to Crochet Raincoat Baby Hoodie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf6 <strong>1. Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>raincoat-style baby hoodie<\/strong> is more of a soft layering sweater \u2014 inspired by a raincoat, but made with breathable yarn for everyday wear. The simple design makes it beginner-friendly, and the hood adds extra cuteness and warmth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2022-04-22T112950.997.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2022-04-22T112950.997.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2022-04-22T112950.997-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diseno-sin-titulo-2022-04-22T112950.997-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf5 <strong>2. Materials Needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Worsted weight yarn<\/strong> (soft acrylic or cotton blend)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4.5 mm crochet hook<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarn needle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\u20135 medium buttons (for closure)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stitch markers (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\uddf8 <em>Stitches used:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chain (ch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Crochet (sc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Half Double Crochet (hdc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double Crochet (dc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slip Stitch (sl st)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccf <strong>3. Size Guide (0\u201312 months)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Age<\/th><th>Chest Width<\/th><th>Hoodie Length<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>0\u20133 mo<\/td><td>16&#8243;<\/td><td>~9&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3\u20136 mo<\/td><td>17\u201318&#8243;<\/td><td>~10&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6\u201312 mo<\/td><td>19\u201320&#8243;<\/td><td>~11\u201312&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Adjust by adding rows or using a larger hook.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf5 <strong>4. Step-by-Step Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde5 Step 1: Body (Worked in one piece)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ch 44 (0\u20133 mo)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Row 1:<\/strong> hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rows 2\u201314:<\/strong> ch 1, turn, hdc across (add more rows for larger sizes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create armholes:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fold piece in thirds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave spaces on each side (about 6\u20138 sts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue working back and forth for the middle body panel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc55 Step 2: Sleeves (Make 2)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ch 18<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in hdc rows until sleeve measures ~4\u20135&#8243;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fold into a tube and seam up the side<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach sleeves to the armholes on body<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde2 Step 3: Hood<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attach yarn at the neckline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ch 2, dc across neckline<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue working dc rows, shaping slightly to curve\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>~6\u20138 rows total<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fasten off and fold top edge together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seam top to create hood shape<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf7 Step 4: Button Band &amp; Finishing Touches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work sc or hdc around front edges and hood for neat border<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add buttonholes on one side (ch 2, skip 2 sts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sew buttons on opposite side<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weave in all ends securely<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Easy-And-Fast-How-to-Crochet-Raincoat-Baby-Hoodie-683x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3028\" style=\"width:735px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Easy-And-Fast-How-to-Crochet-Raincoat-Baby-Hoodie-683x1024-1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Easy-And-Fast-How-to-Crochet-Raincoat-Baby-Hoodie-683x1024-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 <strong>5. Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your <strong>Raincoat Baby Hoodie<\/strong> is ready! \ud83c\udf26\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7c<br>It\u2019s light, comfy, and super sweet \u2014 perfect for layering during breezy days or springtime strolls. Make it in classic yellow, soft pastels, or bold colors for a standout handmade outfit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pattern and tutorial by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@simonacrochet4149\">Simona Crochet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crochet #60 How to crochet &quot;Raincoat&quot; baby hoodie \/Part 1\" width=\"735\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3sIHQh8delU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83e\uddf6 1. Introduction This raincoat-style baby hoodie is more of a soft layering sweater \u2014 inspired by a raincoat, but made with breathable yarn for everyday wear. 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