Playful Textured Button-Up Toddler Hoodie

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 400 yards)
• 5.0 mm (H) crochet hook
• 4 buttons (1-inch diameter)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in textured stitch

Sizes:

This pattern is for toddlers sized 2-4 years.

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch

Instructions:

Body

1. Begin with a chain of 60 stitches.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. (59 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dc in the first st, then *sc in the next st, dc in the next st; repeat from * across. (29 sc, 30 dc)
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each dc and dc in each sc across.
5. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach 14 inches in height, ending with Row 2.

Sleeves (Make 2)

1. Chain 30 stitches.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. (29 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dc in the first st, *sc in the next st, dc in the next st; repeat from * across. (15 sc, 14 dc)
4. Repeat rows 2 and 3 until sleeve measures 10 inches, ending with Row 2.

Hood

1. Using the body piece, fold the top edge down to create a hood shape.
2. Join in the round by connecting the two edges with a sl st.
3. Work in rows of 20 stitches until the hood measures 12 inches high.

Assembly

1. Attach sleeves to the body at the armholes using slip stitches.
2. For buttons, mark button placements on the front of the hoodie, evenly spaced.
3. Attach buttons and weave in all loose ends.

Finishing:

Block the hoodie gently to shape. Enjoy this charming, cozy hoodie with your little adventurer!