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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Baby and Toddler Items

    Leaping Crochet Baby Hoodie

    Published: Dec 6, 2013 · Modified: Sep 29, 2021 by Tamara Kelly · 118 Comments

    After designing the Leaping Stripes and Blocks Blanket, making a video tutorial for it, and then designing the Mesmerizing Messenger Bag and Leaping Blocks and Stripes Beanies, you might well think I'd be done with this stitch pattern! But then I got a reader request, and couldn't resist... So I give you the Leaping Crochet Baby Hoodie!

    Leaping Crochet Baby Hoodie by Moogly! This unisex pullover pattern includes sizes 6mths to 2T and can be totally customized for a unqiue look!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.

    Purchase the downloadable PDF of this pattern on Ravelry

    The Leaping Crochet Baby Hoodie features all the requested items - it's an easy crochet pullover sweater pattern, with a hood, featuring the eponymous stitch pattern. And with an endless world of color changes it's great for both girls and boys. But it's a great pattern to work up style variations of too! Leave off the sleeves for a vest, replace the hood with a row of post stitches like the bottom - you might just have to make them all. Or since it includes sizes 6 months to 2T, you can make a different variation for every size!

    Leaping Crochet Baby Hoodie by Moogly! This unisex pullover pattern includes sizes 6mths to 2T and can be totally customized for a unqiue look!


    Leaping Crochet Baby Hoodie

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    US - J, 6.0  mm hook - Furls Crochet

    460 - 800 yds Red Heart Soft (100% acrylic; 4/Worsted/UK: 10-12 ply; 256yd (234m); 5oz (141g))

    2 ¾" buttons (or size desired)

    Gauge: 12 sts x 9 rows = 4 inches in hdc

    Sizes: 6 mths (12 mths, 18 mths, 2T)

    Helpful Links and Tutorials:

    Leaping Crochet Baby Hoodie - UK version

    Crochet Abbreviations

    Hdc - half double crochet

    How to crochet armholes in a top down sweater

    Leaping Stripes and Blocks stitch tutorial

    Fpdc/Bpdc - front post double crochet/back post double crochet

    STDC - Standing Double Crochet

    Seamless join

    Mattress Stitch Seaming

    NOTES: 

    Odd numbered rows/rounds: RS; Even numbered: WS

    You may wish to print out a copy of the pattern using the green Print Friendly button and circle the numbers that apply to the size you wish to make.

    If you prefer not to use the STDC (see linked tutorial above), substitute a ch 3 and treat it as the first dc of the round.

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    YOKE ROWS (With Main Color):

    Row 1: Ch 43 (47, 49, 53). Hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and next 6 (7, 8, 9) ch, then  hdc 3 in the next ch (make corner), and place maker (pm) in the center of these 3 sts. Hdc in the next 6 ch, make corner and pm in the next ch, hdc in the next 12 (14, 14, 16) ch, make corner and pm in the next ch, hdc in the next 6 ch, and make corner and pm in the next ch. Hdc in the last 7 (8, 9, 10) ch. Turn. (50 (54, 56, 60) sts)

    Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in the first 8 (9, 10, 11) sts, make corner and pm (move up from previous row), hdc in the next 8 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 14 (16, 16, 18) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 8 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 8 (9, 10, 11) sts. Turn. (58 (62, 64, 68) sts)

    Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in the first 9 (10, 11, 12) sts, make corner and pm, hdc in the next 10 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 16 (18, 18, 20) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 10 sts,  make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 9 (10, 11, 12) sts. Turn. (66 (70,  72, 76) sts)

    Row 4: Ch 1, hdc in the first 10 (11, 12, 13) sts, make corner and pm, hdc in the next 12 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 18 (20, 20, 22) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 12 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 10 (11, 12, 13) sts. Turn. (74 (78, 80, 84) sts)

    Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the first 11 (12, 13, 14) sts, make corner and pm, hdc in the next 14 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 20 (22,  22,  24) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 14 sts,  make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 11 (12, 13, 14) sts. Turn. (82 (86, 88, 92) sts)

    Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in the first 12 (13, 14, 15) sts, make corner and pm, hdc in the next 16 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 22 (24, 24, 26) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 16 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 12 (13, 14, 15) sts. Turn. (90 (94, 96, 100) sts)

    FOR SIZES:
    6 mths and 12 mths, skip to Armpit Row below.
    18 mths and 2T, continue with Row 7.

    Row 7 (sizes 18 mths (2T) only): Ch 1, hdc in the first 15 (16) sts, make corner and pm, hdc in the next 18 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 26 (28) sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 18 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 15 (16) sts. Turn. (104 (108) sts)

    Row 8 (sizes 18 mths (2T) only): Ch 1, hdc in the first 16 (17) sts, make corner and pm, hdc in the next 20 sts,  make corner and pm. Hdc in the next 28 (30) sts, make  corner and pm. Hdc in the next 20 sts, make corner and pm. Hdc in the last 16 (17) sts. Turn. (112 (116) sts)

    ARMPIT ROW/ROUND: Ch 1, hdc in the first 13 (14, 17, 18) sts, hdc in the marked st (remove 1st marker), ch 5 (5, 6  6), skip to st with next marker. Hdc in marked st (remove 2nd marker). Hdc in the next 24 (26, 30, 32) sts, hdc in the next marked st (remove 3rd marker), ch 5 (5, 6, 6), skip to st with next marker. Hdc in last marked st (remove 4th marker). Hdc in the last 13 (14, 17, 18) sts. Break yarn and seamless join to 2nd hdc of the row (this connects the two front flaps for working in the round. (54 (58, 68, 72) hdc and 10 (10, 12, 12) ch)

    TRUNK/MIDSECTION ROUNDS: (Begin Leaping Stripes and Blocks Pattern)

    Leaping Crochet Baby Hoodie by Moogly! This unisex pullover pattern includes sizes 6mths to 2T and can be totally customized for a unqiue look!Round 1: With next color, STDC  in one of the middle ch of either armpit of last Row/Round. Dc in the next st, ch 2, skip 2. *Dc in the next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st in the STDC. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts)

    Round 2: Ch 4, skip 2, dc 2 in the skipped sts of Armpit Row, enclosing the ch 2 from Round 1. *Ch 2, skip 2, dc 2 in the skipped sts of Armpit Row (enclosing the ch 2). Repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in the ch 4 sp. Break yarn and finish off. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts including chs)

    Round 3: With Next Color, STDC in any skipped st of Round 1, enclosing the ch 2 sp from Round 2 in the st. Dc in the next st, ch 2, skip 2. *Dc in the next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st in the STDC. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts including chs)

    Round 4: Ch 4, skip 2, dc 2 in the skipped sts of Round 2, enclosing the ch 2 from Round 3. *Ch 2, skip 2, dc 2 in the skipped sts of Round 2. Repeat from * to end,  join with a sl st in the ch 4 sp. Break yarn and finish off. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts including chs)

    Rounds 5 - 14 (16, 18, 20): Repeat Rounds 3-4, switching colors every 2 rows or as desired and working dc sts into the skipped sts from 2 rows previous.

    Round 15 (17, 19, 21): With Main Color, STDC in any skipped st of 2 Rounds previous, enclosing the ch 2  sp in the st. Dc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts. *Dc in the next 2 sts, sc in the next 2 sts. Repeat from * to end. Join with a sl st in the STDC. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts) Continue with Hip Rounds.

    HIP ROUNDS (Continue with Main Color):

    Round 1 - 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st in the 1st st. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts)

    Round 3: Ch 2, fpdc in 1st st and bpdc in next st. *Fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Break  yarn and seamless join. (64 (68, 80, 84) sts)

    SLEEVES: (If omitting sleeves, work a row of sc around each arm opening)

    Round 1: From RS of sweater, join with main color with a sl st - join to the center st of the armpit for the left  arm (as worn), join to the center st of the top of the shoulder for the right arm (as worn). Ch 1, hdc 26 (26, 32, 32) sts evenly around arm opening. Join to 1st st with a sl st. (26 (26, 32, 32) sts)

    Round 2 - 16 (17, 18, 19): Ch1, hdc in each st around. Join to 1st st with a sl st. (26 (26, 32, 32) sts)

    Round 17 (18, 19, 20): Ch 2, fpdc in 1st st and bpdc in next st. *Fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Break yarn and seamless join. (26 (26, 32, 32) sts)

    HOOD:

    Row 1: From WS of sweater, join to the 1st st of the neckline (on the unused side of the starting ch) with a sl st. Ch 1 and hdc in each st of starting ch/neckline. Turn. (42 (46, 48, 52)

    Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in the 1st 20 (22, 23, 25) sts, [2 hdc in the next st] twice, hdc in the last 20 (22, 23, 25) sts. Turn. (44 (48, 50, 54) sts)

    Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (44 (48, 50, 54) sts)

    Row 4: Ch 1, hdc in the 1st 21 (23, 24, 26) sts, [2 hdc in the next st] twice, hdc in the last 21 (23, 24, 26) sts. Turn. (46 (50, 52, 56) sts)

    Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (46 (50, 52, 56) sts)

    Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in the 1st 22 (24, 25, 27) sts, [2 hdc in the next st] twice, hdc in the last 22 (24, 25, 27) sts. Turn. (48 (52, 54, 58) sts)

    Row 7: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (48 (52, 54, 58) sts)

    Row 8: Ch 1, hdc in the 1st 23 (25, 26, 28) sts, [2 hdc in the next st] twice, hdc in the last 23 (25, 26, 28) sts. Turn. (50 (54, 56, 60) sts)

    Row 9 - 17 (18, 18, 19): Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (50 (54, 56, 60) sts)

    Row 18 (19, 19, 20): Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Break yarn, leaving an 18 inch tail. Fold top of hood in half, WS together, and seam together with mattress stitch using the tail. Weave in ends.

    EDGING AND BUTTONS:

    Round 1: Join with main color with a sl st at the right side (as worn) of the base of the V of the neck opening. Ch 1 and sc evenly up the V opening, continue to sc along the edge of the hood, and down the other side of the V of the neck opening. Break yarn and seamless join to first scof the edging. Do not turn.

    Round 2: Join with a contrasting color with a sl st to the first st of the previous Round. Ch 1 and sc evenly along Round 1, working 2 ch 6 button loops opposite where you wish to sew on the buttons (for other size buttons ch as appropriate, and be sure to test your loop on your chosen button before continuing the edging). Continue with sc to end of round. Break yarn and seamless join to first sc of the round.


    Leaping Crochet Baby Hoodie by Moogly! This unisex pullover pattern includes sizes 6mths to 2T and can be totally customized for a unqiue look!

    I hope you all enjoy this pattern for the Leaping Crochet Baby Hoodie - I can't wait to see all the colors and variations and creativity I know you'll all bring to it!

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    1. 1

      mary

      December 06, 2013 at 10:39 am

      LOVE IT.

      Reply
      • 2

        Tamara Kelly

        December 06, 2013 at 11:30 am

        😀 Thank you!

        Reply
      • 3

        Mary

        March 31, 2016 at 9:10 am

        Hi, I just started to crochet, I understand all the pattern..just need to know what making a corner is..couldn't get this far with out you Tutorial Videos..Thank You So Much..I want to make this Hooted Sweater for my first Grandchild..Yes, it's going to be a boy...Thank You, Mary

        Reply
        • 4

          Tamara Kelly

          March 31, 2016 at 10:58 am

          Hi Mary! Congratulations on the new grandson! 😀 "Make corner" is hdc 3 in the next stitch.

          Reply
    2. 5

      Crystal Wernet

      December 06, 2013 at 10:45 am

      Oh I cannot WAIT to make this!!! Do you know what size the chest is for a 2t? I'm wondering if it will fit my son or if I will have to go up to a 3t.

      Reply
      • 6

        Tamara Kelly

        December 06, 2013 at 11:30 am

        The 2T should fit a 20 inch chest - if that's cutting it close try going up to a K hook. 😀 Thanks!

        Reply
        • 7

          Crystal

          December 06, 2013 at 5:19 pm

          Thank you 🙂

          Reply
        • 8

          tess

          November 05, 2014 at 6:27 pm

          K hook 🙂

          Reply
    3. 9

      Elena Hunt

      December 06, 2013 at 11:27 am

      This is fabulous... Another Great Pattern!!!!

      Reply
      • 10

        Tamara Kelly

        December 06, 2013 at 11:30 am

        😀 Thanks Elena!

        Reply
    4. 11

      April Torres

      December 06, 2013 at 1:01 pm

      I actually just finished making the corresponding beanie hat and love it! I was going to try making matching mittens and then I saw this- just fabulous! I can't believe you are giving this away free! Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • 12

        Tamara Kelly

        December 06, 2013 at 2:10 pm

        😀 Thank you April! And you're very welcome!

        Reply
    5. 13

      Sam

      December 06, 2013 at 3:54 pm

      Hi I am loving.this pattern, just got a quick question about making a corner. Are you crocheting 3 hdc in the same chain space then moving on to the next chain space.

      Sorry still learning to read patterns.

      Reply
      • 14

        Tamara Kelly

        December 06, 2013 at 4:51 pm

        No worries! Yes, you're reading it corrently - work 3 hdc sts into the same chain. That will cause the row to bend, and create a corner - 4 corners to each row. 🙂

        Reply
    6. 15

      Susiee

      December 06, 2013 at 5:29 pm

      So, so cute. You are amazing!

      Reply
    7. 16

      Carrie Ann

      December 06, 2013 at 6:51 pm

      Tamara, I was the one that requested this. I truly thank you for creating this pattern. I am in the midst of moving but I will be making this as soon as I am done. I am super excited!!! Thanks so much for all you do.

      Reply
      • 17

        Tamara Kelly

        December 06, 2013 at 7:53 pm

        😀 And I thank you for the inspiration! So glad you like it Carrie Ann!

        Reply
    8. 18

      Petra

      December 07, 2013 at 5:25 am

      Oh, this is truly wonderful! I have a baby boy and I do not find the crocheted clothes too boyish, but this is just perfect! I would not be able to figure it out on my own. THANK YOU so much for sharing freely! I am definitely going to made one! Thank you again!

      Reply
      • 19

        Tamara Kelly

        December 07, 2013 at 8:51 am

        😀 You're very welcome!

        Reply
    9. 20

      dana

      December 10, 2013 at 10:38 am

      Thank you very much for the pattern. Lovely sweater.

      Reply
      • 21

        Tamara Kelly

        December 10, 2013 at 11:21 am

        🙂 Thank you Dana!

        Reply
    10. 22

      Heather Haigh

      December 20, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      I am having a hard time with the step that says break yarn and seamless join to 2nd hdc of the row (this connects the two front flaps for working in the round. I see your standing double crochet tutorial when I google what this means, but is that what I am supposed to do? I was hoping to make this little sweater for a Christmas gift, but I'm completely stuck on that one. I hate to break the yarn until I know what I am doing 🙂

      Reply
      • 23

        Tamara Kelly

        December 20, 2013 at 11:32 pm

        Hi Heather! The seamless join tutorial is here: https://www.mooglyblog.com/crochet-video-tutorial-seamless-finishing-when-working-in-the-round/

        Reply
        • 24

          Francesca

          February 28, 2015 at 2:54 am

          I'm a crochet noob so please bear with me and forgive my ignorance. I am having a heck of a time understanding the seamless join tutorial. I don't get how it relates to this pattern. I'm stuck at the ''seamless join to 2nd hdc of the row.'' What am i joining and to what part? The flap i broke the yarn from?
          Btw, all your patterns are lovely and i so appreciate all the information on your site. It's very inspiring!

          Reply
          • 25

            Tamara Kelly

            March 02, 2015 at 9:32 am

            Thank you Francesca! 😀 You've created the top portion of the sweater, and right now it's basically a cardigan, with two fronts. You seamless join or stitch the two front pieces together to make it a pullover. Does that help?

            Reply
    11. 26

      Marcia Hackney

      January 04, 2014 at 2:05 am

      I'm looking for a pattern for a boy's pullover sweater. This one would work, but I'd like to omit the hood and just do a round neck. I suppose I can fake it, but wonder whether you already have a boy's pullover pattern somewhere. He will be 3 in April.
      Thanks much.

      Reply
      • 27

        Tamara Kelly

        January 04, 2014 at 11:17 am

        Omitting the neck on this is super easy! You just work a row of edging around the neckline, make your button loops, and done! 🙂

        Reply
        • 28

          marcia hackney

          January 16, 2014 at 6:54 pm

          Thanks for your quick response. I'm looking forward to working this hoodie.

          Reply
    12. 29

      Denene Taylor

      January 16, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Hi. I love the pattern but once i get to the "trunk/midsection round". I get confused. Do u have a video or can u break it down?

      Reply
      • 30

        Tamara Kelly

        January 16, 2014 at 1:11 pm

        Hi Denene! If you look at the pattern, under the hook, yarn, and sizing info, there are links to several video tutorials that might help! Just click on the name of the tutorial you'd like to see.

        Reply
    13. 31

      Karen

      February 03, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      I'm making this now and I'm confused about the trunk/midsection. What is the purpose of the Ch 4 and how do you treat it in subsequent rounds? Thanks!

      Reply
      • 32

        Tamara Kelly

        February 03, 2014 at 9:14 pm

        The ch 4 acts as a ch 2 for height and the ch 2 that you work between each ch 2 section. You treat it like a ch 2 in any other part of the row, joining into the ch 4 sp with a sl st.

        Reply
        • 33

          Karen

          February 03, 2014 at 11:06 pm

          Thank you. I'm going to try again.

          Reply
        • 34

          Karen

          February 26, 2014 at 10:44 pm

          I have another problem. I'm about to rip the right sleeve out for the third time. My join stitch is migrating to the front of the sleeve. I can't see that in the pictures above and wonder what I'm doing wrong. I'm making the 18-month size and each round is 32 hdc + a ch 1. It's not that visible at 4 rounds, but at 10 or more, it's very obvious that there is a seam and that it's crooked. Should I send a picture?

          Reply
        • 35

          Karen

          March 12, 2014 at 7:30 am

          In spite of myself, I've almost finished this. I'd like to make another in 4T. Can you give any recommendations in how to upscale this pattern? It's just so cute that I want everyone to have one.

          Reply
          • 36

            Tamara Kelly

            March 12, 2014 at 11:13 am

            The easiest way would be to use a bit thicker yarn and larger hook, and work the yoke until it reaches below the armpits - the make the armpit row and join the front - then work in the round and add repeats to the leaping pattern as needed. That's the rough draft of it anyway. 🙂

            Reply
            • 37

              Karen

              March 12, 2014 at 2:50 pm

              Thanks so much. I'll give it a shot.

    14. 38

      Jade

      March 26, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      I wished this had youth and adult sizes!! I am making this for my 18 month old. But I would love to make myself one!!!

      Reply
    15. 39

      Carmen

      April 08, 2014 at 8:12 am

      Buen día. Quiero hacerle esta chaqueta a mi nieto de tres años. Pero me es dificil entender el tutorial y no sé como hacer el aumento para tres años. ¿Me podría enviar gráfico o vídeo. Gracias anticipadas.
      Carmen.

      bazar19n@yahoo.es

      Reply
      • 40

        Tamara Kelly

        April 08, 2014 at 9:13 am

        Hello Carmen! I haven't written the pattern for that size yet, though it is on my to do list!

        Reply
        • 41

          Claire

          November 13, 2015 at 10:09 am

          Would love this in bigger sizes please! My son is jealous because I am making the Eloise sweater for my daughter!

          Reply
          • 42

            Tamara Kelly

            November 13, 2015 at 11:01 am

            🙂 It's on the to-do list!

            Reply
    16. 43

      kaysiebee

      April 28, 2014 at 11:11 am

      What do you mean by "make corner"? Is hdc 3 half double crochet together with 3 stitches? Love the sweater

      Reply
    17. 44

      Clare

      May 19, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks so much for "translating" the Leaping crochet baby hoodie pattern into UK terms!!! I'm learning to crochet, although a experienced knitter, and have to keep altering patterns so they make sense (to me). I'm sure more experienced crocheters will be conversant in both British and American terms, but for a beginner, it has made things so much easier!

      Reply
      • 45

        Tamara Kelly

        May 19, 2014 at 2:30 pm

        😀 So glad it helped Claire!

        Reply
    18. 46

      Ashley W

      May 20, 2014 at 9:28 am

      First I wanted to say thanks for the very cute, free sweater pattern! This is the first time I am attempting to crochet something with a little more difficulty than a scarf. Hoping to give it as a gift if I can get it to turn out right. I do have a question. In step one it is written to make a corner and then pm in next ch. So once I put 3 hdc in the same chain I put the marker in the next chain and do I hdc into the chain with the marker?

      Reply
      • 47

        Tamara Kelly

        May 20, 2014 at 11:23 am

        Hi Ashley, and thank you! When you make the corner (3 hdc sts in the same ch) the directions read "place maker (pm) in the center of these 3 sts." This means you put the marker in the center hdc, not the next ch. Then when you make the next row, you'll work another 3 hdc in that marked stitch - remove the marker first, make the 3 hdc, and then put the marker back in the new center hdc. 🙂 Does that help?

        Reply
        • 48

          Ashley W

          May 20, 2014 at 12:56 pm

          Yes it does help. I put the marker in the center hdc for the first corner but misunderstood what to do with the other corners. Thanks for things up for me!

          Reply
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      wendy s

      May 21, 2014 at 1:24 am

      thank you for another beautiful free pattern. I'm starting this tonight for a soon to be born nephew! i love following moogly on FB and pintrest. your patterns are just my style!

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        Tamara Kelly

        May 21, 2014 at 10:23 am

        D Thank you so much Wendy!

        Reply
    20. 51

      Donna

      July 21, 2014 at 6:48 am

      Hello: I love this pattern! I have worked down to the row after the "armpit" into row 2, but can't figure out after the chain 4 where to go with the hdc into the slipped stitiches of the 4th round. I don't see any slipped stitichs in round 4. Could you explain this please? Thanks. Donna

      Reply
      • 52

        Tamara Kelly

        July 21, 2014 at 9:36 am

        I believe you are looking for skipped sts, not slipped sts. 🙂

        Reply
        • 53

          Donna

          July 21, 2014 at 8:46 pm

          Thanks! I've found the stitches and it's looking fine. Now if I don't want the hood, could you tell me if just doing ribbing around the neck will turn out OK on the rectangular opening? Thank you again for taking the time to help!

          Reply
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            Tamara Kelly

            July 23, 2014 at 12:24 pm

            Yes! I've seen a few done that way and they look great!

            Reply
    21. 55

      LyNNe

      October 07, 2014 at 8:46 pm

      I'm confused about starting the hood. What is the unused side of the starting ch? Also, on the sleeves, do we start in different areas of each sleeve ie: join to center of armpit & to the center st of the top of shoulder for the right arm?

      Love the sweater!

      Reply
      • 56

        Tamara Kelly

        October 08, 2014 at 7:13 am

        When you start the sweater, you chain, and then work into those chains to create the first row. Since you're working the sweater top down, that row will actually be upside down as the sweater is worn. The loops of the chains that you didn't crochet into in the first row are the unused side of the starting ch - these are the loops you work the hood into.

        And yes, you start the sleeves in different places, to minimize where the seams show. 🙂

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    22. 57

      Crystal Fraley

      October 15, 2014 at 9:38 am

      Lovely pattern and I can't wait to make it, FOR ALL MY BABIES!!! A couple questions though, if I wanted to make this for a 4 yr old, a 7 yr old and a 9 yr old, would I need to go up a hook size or add rows? If I wanted to make this for say a 9 lb newborn would going down a hook size be sufficient? Sorry to be a bother but I've never made clothing bigger or smaller, unless you count beanies.

      Reply
      • 58

        Tamara Kelly

        October 15, 2014 at 10:59 am

        Hi Crystal! For the newborn you could probably get away with switching to a light weight yarn, with yarn symbol 3, and a smaller hook. For larger scale upsizing though, you'd need to add both more rows and more stitches, and adjust the grading as the proportions change. I hope to add more sizes as time permits.

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    23. 59

      tess

      November 05, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      Help me... I want to make for grandson... he'll be 2 in Jan, but think maybe a 3T... how would I adjust... add 1 or 2 st to 2T pattern? Theresa, you're so good at this!!! Or do you have a pattern that works for 3T?
      Thanks!
      ~Tess

      Reply
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        tess

        November 05, 2014 at 6:24 pm

        PS, I know you are Tamara!!!!! Theresa on the brain???

        Reply
    24. 61

      Sharon Collis

      January 03, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      I am in the midst of making the Leaping Stripes/Blocks sweater and was wondering if you have a mitten pattern as I will be making the beanie as well as a baby gift so I thought the whole set would be a great shower present. Thank you so much and loving the sweater pattern.
      Sharon

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        Tamara Kelly

        January 05, 2015 at 9:48 am

        Not yet, but I like that idea! Thank you Sharon!

        Reply
        • 63

          Sharon Collis

          January 06, 2015 at 9:12 pm

          Thank you for the speedy reply re: the inquiry about a leaping stripes mitten pattern. Now another question re: this pattern. How can I adapt it to an adult size. Was showing my adult daughter the sweater and she stated she would like a sweater for herself. Thank you again for this great pattern. It is my favorite. Hugs, Sharon

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          • 64

            Tamara Kelly

            January 07, 2015 at 10:01 am

            That would take some experimentation to figure out where to start the neck. I think it might be easiest to find a very simple sweater pattern in her size that's already out there, and just add the "leaping" part where you like it! 🙂

            Reply
    25. 65

      Vicki kleine

      January 04, 2015 at 8:31 am

      First Id like to say Thank you for the free pattern ,Ive made it all the way to the hood and Im kind of stuck,When it says to hdc in the 1st 20 (22, 23, 25) sts, [2 hdc in the next st] twice, hdc in the last 20 (22, 23, 25) sts. Turn. (44 (48, 50, 54) sts)......does this mean that I do 4 HDC in stitch 21 or do I HDC twice in 21 and then twice in 22? It sounds like I do 4 HDC in stitch 21 but I want to make sure before I start ..Thank you for any info!

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      • 66

        Tamara Kelly

        January 05, 2015 at 9:38 am

        Hi Vicki! Thank you! It means to HDC twice in 21 and then twice in 22. 🙂

        Reply
    26. 67

      antonella ceravolo

      January 25, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      complimeti bellissimi lavori ..cè un piccolo probelma io che non parlo la vostra lingua come posso farlo ???? non si potrebbe avere il tutorial in italiano ...grazie mille

      Reply
    27. 68

      Melissa

      January 29, 2015 at 3:28 pm

      Did you ever create the Leapin Lizard Hoodie in any larger sizes? My grandson wears a size 5-6. Can I just use a bigger hook?

      Reply
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        Tamara Kelly

        January 29, 2015 at 4:51 pm

        I'm afraid it's still on my to do list. A larger hook and thicker yarn may get you the size you need though!

        Reply
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      Carmen

      February 21, 2015 at 1:07 pm

      Buen día Tamara. Sería posible ver un vídeo o el gráfico de esta chaquetita? Muchas gracias por todo lo que aprendo de usted.
      Un saludo,
      Carmen

      Reply
    29. 71

      Mireille

      March 19, 2015 at 5:18 pm

      I ma making this hoodie And I was wondering how long it should be for2t because I find its not that long can I add more FedCup And bpdc to make it longer.
      Thank you

      Reply
      • 72

        Tamara Kelly

        March 20, 2015 at 10:46 am

        I based it on the standard sizes, but adding more rows to make it longer is a great way to add length!

        Reply
    30. 73

      Ruthann Stice

      March 31, 2015 at 12:30 am

      I just made the 18 mo old last nite. It is adorable.
      Now i have a 6 month and 2t to make for my two other grandchildren.

      I was reading thru the comments and had to laugh, i have taught alot of people to crochet and the one thing they all have to learn is to appreciate the beauty of yarn. All seams in the round migrate over, just let it be, no matter how you try it will not ever stay straight.

      This was a very well written and clearly written pattern, i had the hoodie made in 4 hours. great job!

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      • 74

        Tamara Kelly

        March 31, 2015 at 8:45 am

        😀 Thank you so much Ruthann!

        Reply
    31. 75

      Helene montini

      May 11, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Tamara
      I want to make this for my new granddaughter but I am confused from the beginning. The first pm is in the middle of the 3 hdc's and I see your earlier response. But the next 3 say place after a stitch. Does that mean the next row corner is in the stitch after the group of three? I love your patterns and thanks for making them free.
      Helene

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        Helene montini

        May 11, 2015 at 10:09 pm

        Thanks

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        Tamara Kelly

        May 12, 2015 at 10:52 am

        The marker always goes in the center of the 3 hdc to help keep them lined up. 🙂 Thank you!

        Reply
    32. 78

      amyKandc

      May 13, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      Is there a place to find the measurements of the different sizes? In something like centimetres or inches? Thanks in advance! 🙂

      Reply
      • 79

        Tamara Kelly

        May 13, 2015 at 1:28 pm

        The sizes are based on the standards at http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/babysize.html 🙂

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          AmyKandC

          May 13, 2015 at 7:39 pm

          Thanks! That should help. 🙂

          Reply
    33. 81

      Sarah

      June 17, 2015 at 4:44 am

      Nice pattern, making it at the moment.
      My only concern is that I had to use a number 10 needle instead of the 6 you recommand to get my gauge.
      So it is a bit loose in my opinion.
      (I had the same problem with another pattern calling for worsted weight yarn)
      I think I used the correct type of yarn
      (but in my small country they never heard of worsted weight and they are now trying to implement that international code with numbers, so only 10% of the yarn has a number as code name :p)
      But my other project looked nice, so hope this one is also nice at the end

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      • 82

        Tamara Kelly

        June 17, 2015 at 10:23 am

        Thank you Sarah! Finding just the right weight yarn internationally can be difficult for sure!

        Reply
    34. 83

      annette Crepinsek

      August 21, 2015 at 6:07 pm

      Wondering if you ever made this pattern in larger sizes. Maybe to fit a 5 year old. I have not seen it anywhere on your site but noticed in the comments that you talked about doing it. Thank you.

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      • 84

        Tamara Kelly

        August 22, 2015 at 9:26 am

        Not yet! I'd like to in the future as time allows.

        Reply
    35. 85

      kelly

      November 16, 2015 at 6:07 pm

      I just finished making this hoodie - turned out great; thank you!

      Do you happen to have a pattern of pants to match? Or any pants (6 mo)?

      Thank you.

      Reply
      • 86

        Tamara Kelly

        November 17, 2015 at 9:39 am

        Thank you! I'm afraid pants are one thing I've never made. There are some super cute patterns on Ravelry though! http://bit.ly/1lsPBvX

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    36. 87

      Carol D

      January 18, 2016 at 4:36 pm

      Is there any way to make this to a 3T or 4T?
      I'm guessing just using a larger hook will not do it.

      I'd LOVE to make this for my little granddaughter, but 2T will NOT make it.

      Hope you see this since this is an older post.

      Reply
    37. 88

      Sue Vargo

      February 23, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      I just finished this sweater and the pattern worked wonderfully. It was easy and I love the fact it was all one piece. It turned out great. Thank you

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      • 89

        Tamara Kelly

        February 23, 2016 at 3:12 pm

        😀 I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you Sue!

        Reply
    38. 90

      Robin Wordsworth

      June 15, 2016 at 6:26 am

      Your designs are delightful!! Patterns are =so= well written written. (They remind me of tight code when I was in IT. ) I noticed the stitch count on row 8 of 2T size may be a typo? Should it be (112 116 sts)? Thanks, again. t.

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      • 91

        Tamara Kelly

        June 15, 2016 at 11:43 am

        Thank you so much Robin! I do my best (though of course I'm only human)! As you have discovered - great catch! Thank you for letting me know, I'll correct the pattern immediately!

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    39. 92

      Belen

      July 03, 2016 at 5:27 pm

      Do you have any tips for making this in a 0-3 month size? My babies skip the newborn size altogether, but with our next by 6 months old it'll be summer, and my babies may be big, but they aren't 6 month size as newborns, thank goodness! 😉
      If you've already answered this question, just direct me to which comment.
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • 93

        Tamara Kelly

        July 05, 2016 at 9:38 am

        Hi Belen! To make the newborn size just a bit bigger, you can use a larger hook! 🙂

        Reply
    40. 94

      Samantha Andes

      August 24, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you so much for this pattern! I searched and low for a nice pattern for a baby boy and this is so nice! Well designed and easy to follow. Thank you, thank you!

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        Samantha Andes

        August 24, 2016 at 8:43 pm

        *high and low

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      • 96

        Tamara Kelly

        August 25, 2016 at 10:50 am

        Thank you so much Samantha!! I'm so glad you like it!

        Reply
    41. 97

      Jill Pohren

      August 31, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      Hi Tamara, I'm really enjoying your blog and videos, thank you for sharing your time & talent. I'm making the hoodie in a 6 mo size and am struggling with the mid/trunk section. The st count/row should be 68 but I can't figure out how to start a new row of the leap stitches. The st count creeps up each time I go round (I've re-done it 3 times). Do you have a video of starting a new row in the round for this stitch? If not can you explain how and where to start a new row? Thanks again.

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        Tamara Kelly

        September 01, 2016 at 8:31 am

        Thank you so much Jill!
        I don't have a video, but my best guess is that you're treating the ch 4 at the beginning of every other row as a stitch - it's just a "ch sp" in terms of working into it in the next row. Does that help?

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    42. 99

      Misty

      November 30, 2016 at 4:51 pm

      Ok, first of all this is seriously adorable! I have gotten through to the arm pit area, but now I am slightly stuck. I'm making for 18 months, so I did the 17 hdc to the stitch marker, then removed it and crocheted in it once more.

      After that, it says chain 5, ok got it no problem...but then it says skip to the next stitch marker. So do I fasten off and re join? Or do I slip stitch until I get to that marker?

      Your answer will be much appreciated.

      Thank you!

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        Misty

        November 30, 2016 at 5:01 pm

        Duh moment! Figured it out, so sorry!

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          Tamara Kelly

          December 01, 2016 at 10:53 am

          Whoops, saw this after I linked. 🙂 Glad you figured it out!

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      • 102

        Tamara Kelly

        December 01, 2016 at 10:52 am

        Hi Misty! I think this video will help you: click here

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    43. 103

      Dawn Roehrs

      February 06, 2017 at 4:11 pm

      Thank you so very much for this wonderful free pattern. It is just splendid! I am however getting stuck on the part after the armpit row , into row 2 it says... Ch 4, skip 2, dc 2 in the skipped sts of Round 4, enclosing the ch 2 from Round 1. So I am confused about the "Round 4" I don't know where to look for that, but I am thinking it should be the armpit row (Round 4?) since that is where I find the skipped stiches and it also says...*Ch 2, skip 2, dc 2 in the skipped sts of Armpit Row (enclosing the ch 2)...Is that right? Where is the round 4?

      Thank you
      Dawn

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      • 104

        Tamara Kelly

        February 07, 2017 at 8:22 am

        Hi Dawn! Thank you so much!
        And oh my gosh, I think of all the dozens of these that have been made, you're the first to catch that typo! Instead of Round 4 there, it should read Armpit Round. I've corrected it now. Thank you so much for letting me know!

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    44. 105

      Lori Shields

      April 20, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      Hi Tamara; I have made two of these hoodies; when I made the one size for a 1 year old, it was too small. I made another one and added 4 more rows in the body and the sleeves; that worked. It's awesome! How do I post a picture?

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      • 106

        Tamara Kelly

        April 24, 2017 at 1:04 pm

        Yay, I'm so glad that worked! I'd love to see it! You can email it to me at tamarakelly@mooglyblog.com, or come on over to the Moogly Facebook page and share it there!

        Reply
    45. 107

      Beryl skog

      January 04, 2018 at 5:18 pm

      Dear Tamara
      This is just the best pattern! I consider myself a pretty comfortable crocheted but I learned so many great techniques from this pattern and your awesome tutorial links!! Thank you so much. I’ll send you a px of my interpretation 😉
      Beryl

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      • 108

        Tamara Kelly

        January 04, 2018 at 5:39 pm

        Thank you so much! 😀 I look forward to it!

        Reply
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      patrice fountain

      February 03, 2018 at 10:44 am

      Nice job Beryl! I just saw a picture of your hoodie on the Moogly newsletter. I love that Tamara not only shares her patterns, but she also is generous with her praise by sharing pictures of her followers creations. That's one more reason to support her. Thanks to the both of you!!!

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      • 110

        Tamara Kelly

        February 05, 2018 at 10:54 am

        ♥ Thank you Patrice!

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      Angela

      September 15, 2018 at 3:07 am

      This is the second time I’ve made this sweater and it’s so cute!

      But I always get confused as to how many sets of 2 dc go into the chain 5s of the armpit row.

      I can’t get it to work out evenly to end up with the required number of stitches before starting on the main body. I either end up with too few, or too many total stitches.

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        Tamara Kelly

        September 17, 2018 at 10:04 am

        Hi Angela! Thank you! The 5 chains should be treated as any other 5 stitches. In the first armpit you join to, you work a STDC in the center chain, then dc in the next chain, then skip the next... when you get to the next armpit chain it just depends on the size and where you are in the pattern... the coming back around, you should end with a ch 2 and skip the remaining 2 chains of that first armpit before the first st of the rnd. Does that help?

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    48. 113

      LuAnn Batt

      July 02, 2019 at 8:32 am

      Hi Tamara, quick question: for the 12 month size, do you have a ballpark estimate for how much total yarn I’ll need?

      Reply
      • 114

        Tamara Kelly

        July 02, 2019 at 9:51 am

        Between 600-700 yds most likely!

        Reply
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      Karen

      November 03, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      Hi Tamara
      I luv this pattern but I am a little confused on armpit row/round... I get that you are joining rows but after you break yarn do you join at that time? What is the 10 HD’s mean? A little confused. Thx for your help

      Reply
      • 116

        Tamara Kelly

        November 03, 2020 at 3:35 pm

        Hi Karen, I'm happy to help if I can! 🙂
        Here is a seamless join tutorial: https://www.mooglyblog.com/crochet-video-tutorial-seamless-finishing-when-working-in-the-round/
        I don't see 10 HD's, but I'm guessing you are referring to the stitch count at the end? "(54 (58, 68, 72) hdc and 10 (10, 12, 12) ch)" - that just tells you what you have made that round, like the stitch counts for previous rounds.

        Reply

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