Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (or any worsted weight yarn)
- Yarn Colors: Choose your preferred color for the body of the hoodie and a contrasting color for the heart or trim.
- Yarn Measurements:
- Main Color: Approx. 800-1000 yards for the body of the hoodie (depends on size)
- Contrasting Color: Approx. 100-200 yards for hearts and trim
- Hook Size: I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Needle: Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch Markers: Optional, for keeping track of rounds
- Buttons: Optional for closure
Pattern Measurements:
- Finished Chest Circumference:
- Small (S): 32-34 inches
- Medium (M): 36-38 inches
- Large (L): 40-42 inches
- X-Large (XL): 44-46 inches
- Length (from shoulder to bottom hem): Approximately 24-28 inches, depending on size.
- Sleeve Length: 18-22 inches, depending on desired length.
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- sl st: Slip stitch
- inc: Increase (2 stitches in same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc2tog or dc2tog)
- sp: Space
- st: Stitch
Special Stitches:
- Heart Applique:
- Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, 3 dc in ring, ch 2, 3 dc in ring, ch 3, join with sl st to top of ch 3.
- Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, dc in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in same st, ch 2, dc in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in same st, ch 3, join with sl st.
Stitching Instructions for Red Heart Happy Hoodie Pattern:
Foundation:
- Body of Hoodie:
- Start with the main color yarn.
- Ch a foundation chain long enough to fit the chest circumference of your chosen size. For example:
- S: 96 chains
- M: 108 chains
- L: 120 chains
- XL: 132 chains
- Join the chain into a circle with a sl st, being careful not to twist.
- Base Round:
- Round 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each ch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), work 1 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch 3.
- Body Increase:
- Round 3: Work evenly in dc, increasing at four evenly spaced points to shape the body. Use inc (2 dc in the same stitch) at these points.
- Repeat until you achieve the desired chest circumference.
Shaping the Armholes:
- Separate for Armholes:
- Mark the stitches for the armholes using stitch markers. Typically, divide the round into front, back, and two sleeve sections.
- Continue working the front and back sections only, leaving the sleeve sections unworked.
- Continue Body: Work in rounds using dc, following the established pattern until the body reaches the desired length (24-28 inches).
Sleeves:
- Attach Yarn to Sleeve Section:
- Join the yarn to one of the armhole sections.
- Sleeve Rounds:
- Work dc in rounds, decreasing evenly every 4-6 rounds to taper the sleeve.
- Continue until the sleeve reaches the desired length (18-22 inches).
- Repeat for the other sleeve.
Hood:
- Start Hood:
- Attach yarn to the neckline of the body.
- Ch 3, then work dc evenly around the neckline.
- Hood Shaping:
- Work in rows (not rounds) to create the hood shape.
- Add increases at the sides as needed to create a roomy hood.
- Once the desired height is reached, fold the hood in half and use sl st to join the top edge.
Heart Appliqué:
- Follow the Special Stitches instructions to create heart appliqués using the contrasting color.
- Attach Hearts:
- Use a yarn needle to sew the hearts onto the hoodie, placing them on the chest, pockets, or sleeves as desired.
Finishing Touches:
- Trim:
- Use the contrasting color to work a row of sc or sl st around the hood edge, hem, and sleeve cuffs.
- Weave in Ends:
- Use the yarn needle to weave in all loose ends.
- Optional Buttons:
- Sew buttons along the front opening for closure if needed.
Your Red Heart Happy Hoodie is now complete!
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