Crochet jacket “Heart Alarm”
The cute crochet jacket made of merino wool is a real highlight. In this tutorial in cooperation with Elisa we show you how to crochet it.
- 19-23 balls Elisa Merino 120 (120m/50g)
- addiNature BAMBOO crochet hook 5,5 + 6 mm (US 9 + 10)
- 5 wooden buttons 27mm
Material usage
- appr. 950 g / 2.280 m (33.5 oz. | 2085 yd) for size S
- appr. 1000 g / 2.400 m (35.3 oz. | 2195 yd) for size M
- appr. 1050 g / 2.520 m (37.0 oz. | 2300 yd) for size L
- appr. 1150 g / 2.760 m (40.5 oz. | 2520 yd) for size XL
Abbreviations
- ch = chain stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- p = purl stitch
- fpdc = front post double crochet
- bpdc = back post double crochet
- [ … ] = constant repetition of the stitches in the bracket
Abbreviations
- ch = chain stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- p = purl stitch
- fpdc = front post double crochet
- bpdc = back post double crochet
- [ … ] = constant repetition of the stitches in the bracket
Pattern
- Row 1: 3 ch (as a replacement for the 1st dc) 1 dc in every stitch to the end of the row
- Row 2: 2 ch (as a replacement for the 1st dc), [ 1 fpdc around the next dc of the pre row, 1 bpdc around the next dc of the pre row ]
- Row 3: like 2nd row
How it works
The vest is worked in 4 steps. Back, front parts and sleeves are crocheted separately. After closing the side and shoulder seams, the sleeves are inserted. Finally, the facing is worked.
How it works
The vest is worked in 4 steps. Back, front parts and sleeves are crocheted separately. After closing the side and shoulder seams, the sleeves are inserted. Finally, the facing is worked.
Back part
- Work the first dc of pattern A in the 5th ch from needle
- Start with basic pattern A.
- At a total height of 10 cm (from the cast on), the pattern changes to pattern B. In the 1st pattern row, 7/5/3/3 sts are decreased in a distributed manner. (= 102/116/130/144 sts)
- Now work according to the matching crochet instructions.
- Use the correct size!
- Work row 1. – 51 of the instruction pattern.
- Work row 4 to 21. (appr. 11.8″/30 cm as of bond end)
- Then decrease 7 sts on both sides for armholes in pattern B row 22. (= 88/102/116/130 M)
- The pattern repeat is then worked up to row 51.
Attention with crochet script – the decreased stitches must be subtracted!
Finally follow 9/13/17/25 rows of dc.
Back part
- Work the first dc of pattern A in the 5th ch from needle
- Start with basic pattern A.
- At a total height of 10 cm (from the cast on), the pattern changes to pattern B. In the 1st pattern row, 7/5/3/3 sts are decreased in a distributed manner. (= 102/116/130/144 sts)
- Now work according to the matching crochet instructions.
- Use the correct size!
- Work row 1. – 51 of the instruction pattern.
- Work row 4 to 21. (appr. 11.8″/30 cm as of bond end)
- Then decrease 7 sts on both sides for armholes in pattern B row 22. (= 88/102/116/130 M)
- The pattern repeat is then worked up to row 51.
Attention with crochet script – the decreased stitches must be subtracted!
Finally follow 9/13/17/25 rows of dc.
Right front
Cast on: 59/63/71/75 sts with 5,5 mm (US 9)
- Work the first dc of pattern A in the 5th ch from needle
- Start with basic pattern A.
- At a total height of 10 cm (from the cast on), the pattern changes to pattern B. In the 1st pattern row, 5/2/3/0 sts are decreased in a distributed manner. (= 51/58/65/72 sts)
- Now work according to the matching crochet instructions.
- Use the correct size!
Attention change to crochet hook 6 mm (US 10)
- Work row 1. – 51 of the instruction pattern.
- Work row 4 to 21. (appr. 11.8″/30 cm as of bond end)
- Then decrease 7 sts from left edge for armhole in pattern B row 22. (= 44/51/58/65 M)
- Then continue the pattern repeat until row 51.
- And finally 9/13/17/25 rows of dc follow.
The neck is worked as follows:
- in pattern B row 31/35/39/47 the decreases for the neck start at the right edge.
- Now decrease 1 st for this, then in every 2nd row decrease 10×1 st, 3×2 and 1×3 sts.
Attention with crochet instructions – the decreased stitches must be subtracted!
The neck is worked as follows:
- in pattern B row 31/35/39/47 the decreases for the neck start at the right edge.
- Now decrease 1 st for this, then in every 2nd row decrease 10×1 st, 3×2 and 1×3 sts.
Attention with crochet instructions – the decreased stitches must be subtracted!
Left front
Crochet opposite to the right front part.
Pay attention to the following:
- Refer to the correct section of the crochet chart.
- always subtract decreased stitches (armhole, neck slope) when reading the crochet chart!
Sleeves
Cast on: 45/47/51/55 sts with 5,5 mm (US 9)
- Work the first dc of pattern A in the 5th ch from needle
- Start with basic pattern A.
- At a total height of 8 cm (from the cast on), the pattern changes to pattern B. In the 1st pattern row, 14/19/22/32 sts are decreased in a distributed manner. (= 56/63/70/84 M)
- Now work according to the matching crochet instructions.
- Use the correct size!
Attention change to crochet hook 6 mm (US 10)
- Work row 1. – 51 of the instruction pattern.
- Work row 4 to 21. (appr. 12.6″/32 cm as of bond end)
2. sleeve work in the same way.
Drafting
Close side and shoulder seams (note the sections – the pink lines indicate the respective seam). Insert sleeves. Now work the facing in 3 steps:
Step 1 – crochet the neck:
- For this, starting at the corner of the neck slope of the right front piece, crochet out 106/110/114/118 dc across the neck area to the corner of the beginning of the neck slope of the left front piece
- working in pattern A for a total of 3 rows.
Step 2 – the side panel on the right front panel:
- For this, crochet out 62 dc from the bottom up (including the neck area).
After 5 rows (incl. dc row) in pattern A, the buttonholes are worked as follows:
- 3 sts pattern A + 1 ch and 1 st pass over
- [ 13 sts pattern A + 1 ch and 1 st pass over ]
- 2 sts pattern A
- In the following row, crochet a dc around the previously worked ch and continue working in pattern A. Crochet a total of 11 rows.
Step 3 – the side panel on the left front part:
- Work – opposite – 62 dc and work then 10 rows pattern A . (total crochet 11 rows)
- Finally, sew the buttons to the facing of the left front piece opposite the buttonholes.
- Sew loose threads neatly.
Step 1 – crochet the neck:
- For this, starting at the corner of the neck slope of the right front piece, crochet out 106/110/114/118 dc across the neck area to the corner of the beginning of the neck slope of the left front piece
- working in pattern A for a total of 3 rows.
Step 2 – the side panel on the right front panel:
- For this, crochet out 62 dc from the bottom up (including the neck area).
After 5 rows (incl. dc row) in pattern A, the buttonholes are worked as follows:
- 3 sts pattern A + 1 ch and 1 st pass over
- [ 13 sts pattern A + 1 ch and 1 st pass over ]
- 2 sts pattern A
- In the following row, crochet a dc around the previously worked ch and continue working in pattern A. Crochet a total of 11 rows.
Step 3 – the side panel on the left front part:
- Work – opposite – 62 dc and work then 10 rows pattern A . (total crochet 11 rows)
- Finally, sew the buttons to the facing of the left front piece opposite the buttonholes.
- Sew loose threads neatly.