How to Crochet a Jacket/Shawl

Crocheting a jacket or shawl is a great way to keep warm while looking stylish. Whether you want a cozy shawl to wrap up in or a trendy jacket to wear out, crocheting your own is a fun and rewarding project. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the steps to crochet your own jacket or shawl.

Materials You'll Need:

4 skeins of worsted weight yarn

Crochet hook size I (5.50 mm)

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Begin by chaining 70 stitches with your first skein of yarn.

Step 2: Double crochet in the third chain from the hook and in each chain across the row. Chain two and turn your work.

Step 3: Double crochet in each stitch across the row. Chain two and turn your work.

Step 4: Repeat step 3 until you've completed six rows with your first skein of yarn.

Step 5: Cut your first skein of yarn and attach your second skein. Chain two and turn your work.

Step 6: Double crochet in the first stitch, then skip one stitch and double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern across the row, ending with a double crochet in the last stitch. Chain two and turn your work.

Step 7: Double crochet in the first stitch, then double crochet in the skipped stitch from the previous row. Repeat this pattern across the row, ending with a double crochet in the last stitch. Chain two and turn your work.

Step 8: Repeat step 7 until you've completed six rows with your second skein of yarn.

Step 9: Cut your second skein of yarn and attach your third skein. Chain two and turn your work.

Step 10: Repeat step 6 with your third skein of yarn. Chain two and turn your work.

Step 11: Repeat step 7 with your third skein of yarn. Chain two and turn your work.

Step 12: Repeat steps 6-11 until you've completed six rows with your third skein of yarn.

Step 13: Cut your third skein of yarn and attach your fourth skein. Chain two and turn your work.

Step 14: Double crochet in each stitch across the row. Chain two and turn your work.

Step 15: Repeat step 14 until you've completed six rows with your fourth skein of yarn.

Step 16: Cut your fourth skein of yarn and weave in all loose ends with your tapestry needle.

Finishing:

Step 1: Fold your work in half, with the right sides facing each other. Use your tapestry needle to sew the shoulder seams together.

Step 2: Fold the front edges of your work over to create the armholes. Sew the sides together, leaving about six inches at the top of each side for the armholes.

Step 3: To create a collar for your jacket, fold the top of your work down about three inches. Use your tapestry needle to sew the collar in place along the back of your work.

And that's it! You now have a beautiful crocheted jacket or shawl to wear and show off. You can customize your project by choosing your favorite color of yarn and adding buttons or other embellishments. This project is perfect for any skill level and is a great way to stay cozy and stylish.

Happy crocheting!