Chunky Crochet Gilet

A simple and versatile chunky crochet gilet free pattern. Oversized for comfort and ease and with optional pockets

I love this design. It can be worked up quickly using chunky yarn and the pattern is simple and easy to follow.

Pattern is beginner friendly and written in US terms.

It’s a perfect piece for those Spring/Autumn days when you want to keep your little one nice and warm but still free to explore and play.

The Gilet is made in one piece, sewing the shoulders and adding the hood. It is great for a first project or for those still new to the craft.

I have added instructions for pockets these are optional. Buttons are also optional and are easily added.

The overall finish is chunky, bouncy and soft. The front lapels and hood will be oversized and will drape for comfort and ease.

$6.00

This pattern is for sizes 12 months – 12 years and is beginner friendly. Pattern is simple and easy to follow written in US terms.

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The yarn used for this pattern is – Wendy with wool – Super chunky in PETAL Materials:
Crochet hook: 10mm
Stitch markersSuper chunky yarn

Gauge: 10 Stitches x 14 Rows

12 Months
Row 1: Ch-59 and DC in 4th st and in each across) (56)
Rows 2-4: Ch-3 (counts as 1st DC), fpdc, bpdc in each st to end (56)
(Make sure you fpdc in the last rows fpdc and the same with bpdc)
Use stitch markers and mark 15 sts in from each side.
Row 5-24: Ch1, Hdc across

Left side
Attach yarn at left stitch marker with sl st.
Row 25: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (15)
Rows 26 – 34: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (15)
Row 35: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end, 2hdc in last st. (16)
Row 36: Ch-1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st to end. (17)
Row 37: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end, 2hdc in last st. (18)
Fasten off.

Centre
Attach yarn at right stitch marker with sl st.
Row 25: Ch-1, hdc in same st and next 27 sts (hdc in stitches with markers) (28)
Row 26 – 37: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (28)
Fasten off.

Right side
Attach yarn at far right with sl st.
Row 25: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (15)
Rows 26 – 34: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (15)
Row 35: Ch-1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st to end. (16)
Row 36: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end, 2hdc last st. (17)
Row 37: Ch-1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st to end. (18)
Fasten off.

SEW SHOULDERS:
Fold front sides in and line up the top edges.
Starting at the outside, sew front to back for 9 sts on each side.
This will leave 9 stitches not sewn on the two fronts and 10 not sewn along the neck for a total of 28
stitches.

HOOD:
Attach yarn at what will be the right lapel.
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in next 9 sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 10 sts,
hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 9 sts (30)
Rows 2 – 5: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (30)
Row 6: Ch-1, hdc in first 9 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in next 10 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in next 9 sts.
(32)
Row 7: Ch-1, hdc in first 10 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in next 10 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in next 10
sts. (34)
Row 8: Ch-1, hdc in first 11 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in next 10 sts, 2hdc in next, hdc in next 11 sts.
(36)
Row 9 – 20: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (36)

Mark centre two sts with stitch marker (move them up each row to the new center).
Rows 21 – 24: Ch-1, hdc to marker, hdc2tog, hdc to end. (end with 32 sts on hood)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Fold right sides together and sew the top of the hood. Turn right side out

Size 2-3 years
Row 1: Ch-69 and DC in 4th st and in each across) (66)
Rows 2-5: Ch-3 (Counts as 1st DC), fpdc, bpdc in each st to end (66)
(Make sure each fpdc is worked into the previous rows fpdc,the same with bpdc)
Row 6-32: Ch1, Hdc across
Use stitch markers and mark 20 sts in from each side to start armholes.

Left side
Attach yarn at left stitch marker with sl st.
Row 33: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (20)
Rows 34 – 46: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (20)
Fasten off.

Centre

Attach yarn at right stitch marker with sl st.
Row 33: Ch-1, hdc in same st and next 27 sts (28)
Row 34 – 46: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (28)
Fasten off.
Right side
Attach yarn at far right with sl st.
Row 33: Ch-1, hdc in next 20 sts (20)
Rows 34 – 46: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (20)
Fasten off.
SEW SHOULDERS:
Fold front sides in and line up the edges of the top.
Starting at the outside, sew front to back for 7 sts on each side. This will leave 13 not sewn on both
fronts and 14 not sewn along the neck for a total of 40 stitches.

HOOD:
Attach yarn at the right lapel.
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in next 13 sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 14
sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 13 sts (42)
Rows 2 – 24: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (42)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Fold two sides together and sew to close the hood. Turn right side out.

POCKETS:
Row 1: Ch-13, hdc in second ch from hook and in each across (12)
Rows 2 – 10: Ch-1, hdc in each st across (12)
Row 11: Ch-1, hdc in first st. * fphdc in next, bphdc in next * repeat between * * 5 times, fphdc in
next, hdc in last. (12)
Row 12: Ch-1, hdc in first st, * bphdc around next, fphdc around next * repeat between * * 5
times, bphdc in next, hdc in last. (12)
Row 13: Ch-1, sl st in each st across (12)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Place bottom edge of pocket 12 rows up from bottom
hem and 3 sts in. Sew into place. Repeat on other side.

Size 4-5 years
Row 1: Ch-73 and Dc in 4th st and in each across) (70)
Rows 2-6: Ch-3 (Counts as 1st DC) fpdc, bpdc in each st to end (70)
Rows 7-6: Ch-1, Hdc across
(Make sure each fpdc is worked into the previous rows fpdc,the same with bpdc)
Use stitch markers and mark 20 sts in from each side to start armholes.
Left side
Attach yarn at left stitch marker with sl st.
Row 37: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (20)
Rows 38 – 50: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (20)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Centre
Attach yarn at right stitch marker with sl st.
Row 37: Ch-1, hdc in next 30 sts (30)
Row 38: Ch-1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st to end, 2hdc in last (32)
Rows 39 – 50: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (32)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Right side
Attach yarn at far right with sl st.
Row 37: Ch-1, hdc in next 20 sts (20)
Rows 38 – 50: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (20)
Fasten off and weave in end.
SEW SHOULDERS:
Fold front sides in and line up the edges.
Starting at the outside, sew front to back for 8 sts on each side. This will leave 12 not sewn on both
fronts and 16 not sewn stitches along the neck for a total of 40 stitches.

HOOD:
Attach yarn at what will be the right lapel.
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in next 12 sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 16
sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 12 sts (42)
Rows 2 – 21: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (42)
Mark center two sts with stitch marker (move them up each row to the new center).
Rows 22 – 26: Ch-1, hdc to marker, hdc2tog, hdc to end. (end with 36)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Fold two sides together and sew straight to close hood. Turn right side out

POCKETS:
Row 1: Ch-16, hdc in second ch from hook and in each across (15)
Rows 2 – 10: Ch-1, hdc in each st across (15)
Row 11: Ch-1, hdc in first st. * fphdc in next, bphdc in next * repeat between * * 5 times, fphdc in
next, hdc in last. (15)
Row 12: Ch-1, hdc in first st, * bphdc around next, fphdc around next * repeat between * * 5
times, bphdc in next, hdc in last. (15)
Row 13: Ch-1, sl st in each st across (15)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Place bottom edge of pocket 12 rows up from bottom
hem and 3 sts in. Sew into place. Repeat on other side.

Size 6-8 years:
Row 1: Ch-83 and DC in 4th st and in each across) (80)
Rows 2-7: Ch-3 (Counts as 1st Dc), fpdc, bpdc in each st to end (80)
Rows 8-40: Ch-1 Hdc across
(Make sure each fpdc is worked into the previous rows fpdc,the same with bpdc)
Use stitch markers and mark 25 sts in from each side to start armholes.

Left side
Attach yarn at left stitch marker with sl st.
Row 41: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (25)
Rows 42 – 56: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (25)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Centre
Attach yarn at right stitch marker with sl st.
Row 41: Ch-1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st to end, 2hdc in last (32)
Row 42 – 55: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (32)
Row 56: Ch-1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each st to end, 2hdc in last (34)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Right side
Attach yarn at far right with sl st.
Row 41: Ch-1, hdc in next 25 sts (25)
Rows 42 – 56: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (25)
Fasten off and weave in end.
SEW SHOULDERS:
Fold front sides in and line up the edges. Starting at the outside, sew front to back for 10 sts on each
side. This will leave 15 not sewn on both fronts and 14 not sewn along the neck for a total of 44
stitches.
HOOD:
Attach yarn at what will be the right lapel.
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in next 15 sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 14
sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 15 sts (46)
Rows 2 – 30: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end. (46)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold two sides together and sew straight back to close hood.
Turn right side out
POCKETS:
Row 1: Ch-16, hdc in second ch from hook and in each across (15)
Rows 2 – 10: Ch-1, hdc in each st across (15)
Row 11: Ch-1, hdc in first st. * fphdc in next, bphdc in next * repeat between * * 5 times, fphdc in
next, hdc in last. (15)
Row 12: Ch-1, hdc in first st, * bphdc around next, fphdc around next * repeat between * * 5
times, bphdc in next, hdc in last. (15)
Row 13: Ch-1, sl st in each st across (15)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Place bottom edge of pocket 12 rows up from bottom
hem and 5 sts in. Sew into place. Repeat on other side.

Size 10-12 years:
Row 1: Ch-98 and DC in 4th st and in each across) (95)
Rows 2-8: Ch-3, (counts as 1st DC) fpdc, bpdc in each st to end (95)
(Make sure you work each fpdc into previous rws fpdcc,the same with bpdc)
Use stitch markers and mark 30 sts in from each side to start armholes.

Left side
Attach yarn at left stitch marker with sl st.
Row 41: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (30)
Rows 42 – 60: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (30)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Centre
Attach yarn at right stitch marker with sl st.
Row 41: Ch-1, hdc in next 35 sts (35)
Rows 42 – 60: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (35)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Right side
Attach yarn at far right with sl st.
Row 41: Ch-1, hdc in next 30 sts (30)
Rows 42 – 60: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (30)
Fasten off and weave in end.

SEW SHOULDERS:
Fold front sides in and line up the edge. Starting at the outside, sew front to back for 12 sts on each
side. This will leave 18 not sewn on both fronts and 11 not sewn stitches along the neck for a total of
47 stitches.

HOOD:
Attach yarn at what will be the right lapel.
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in next 18 sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 11
sts, hdc2tog (in the same 2 sts as shoulder seam) hdc in next 18 sts (49)
Rows 2 – 29: Ch-1, hdc in each st to end (49)
centre

Rows 30 – 35: Ch-1, hdc to marker, hdc2tog, hdc to end. (ending with 43)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold two sides together and sew straight back to close
the hood. Turn right side out
Pockets:
Row 1: Ch-16, hdc in second ch from hook and in each across (15)
Rows 2 – 10: Ch-1, hdc in each st across (15)
Row 11: Ch-1, hdc in first st. * fphdc in next, bphdc in next * repeat between * * 5 times, fphdc in
next, hdc in last. (15)
Row 12: Ch-1, hdc in first st, * bphdc around next, fphdc around next * repeat between * * 5
times, bphdc in next, hdc in last. (15)
Row 13: Ch-1, sl st in each st across (15)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Place bottom edge of pocket 12 rows up from bottom
hem and 8 sts in. Sew into place. Repeat on other side

Stitches used:

HDC – Half double crochet
Front post double crochet (fpdc) – This is treated as a double crochet, except that instead of going into the next stitch, you hook the post directly below said stitch, front to back. Then complete the double crochet as normal.
Back post double crochet (bpdc) – This is treated as a double crochet, exceptthat instead of going into the next stitch, you hook the post directly below said stitch, back to front. Then complete the double crochet as normal.

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