Small or Petite Version of the Hedonist's Housecoat Crochet Pattern

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Yay! The small size of The Hedonist’s Housecoat is ready! This size of the housecoat pattern is intended for petite women or teenagers, while the other is for One-Size and Large Size.

Small Hedonist’s Housecoat

Materials:
Medium/size 4/worsted weight yarn
-approx. 1400 yards
Crochet hook size J/6mm

Gauge:
12 hhdc and 10 rows = 4″ square

Approximate measurements for small housecoat:

Body circumference: 40″
Height (neck to hem after washing): 30″

Need help adjusting your gauge? This article will help!
Pattern is written using US terms.

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Pattern:
Row 1: Fhdc – 110 (or ch-111, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each across) (110)
Rows 2 – 56: Ch-1, turn, hhdc in each st to end. (110)
Do not fasten off.

If desired, mark 20 sts and 30 sts in from each side (these will mark your armholes)

First side:
Row 57: Ch-1, turn, hhdc in first 20 sts only (first st marker). (20)
Rows 58 – 74: Ch-1, turn, hhdc in each st to end. (20)
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.

Back:
Attach yarn at 31st st to create back portion:
Row 57: Ch-1, hhdc in same st and next 49 sts (between st markers). (50)
Rows 58 – 74: Ch-1, turn, hhdc in each st to end. (50)
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.

Second side:
Attach yarn at 91st st to create second side (last st marker):
Row 57: Ch-1, hhdc in same and each to end. (20)
Rows 58 – 74: Ch-1, turn, hhdc in each st to end. (20)
Fasten off.

You now have three panels and two armholes. Fold the two outside panels in and sew the shoulders using the Mattress Stitch. You should have 10 sts open across the back of the neck.

Front opening edging:
Attach yarn at bottom right (if you were wearing the housecoat) with sl st.
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc (not hhdc) up the front to shoulder, across neck and down the other front.
Rows 2 – 4: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end.
Fasten off and move to sleeves.

Sleeves:

Attach yarn at bottom center of armhole. This is where your underarm seam will be.
Row 1: Ch-1, hhdc in same st and each around. Join with sl st to top of first hhdc. (48)
Rows 2 – 17: Ch-1, turn, sk very first st (where the join was last row as pictured) and hhdc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of first hhdc. (32 sts after row 17)
**because of the sk you’ll have one less st each row**
Rows 18 – 54 (or desired length): Ch-1, turn hhdc in each st around (make sure first st goes into same as join). Join with sl st to top of first hhdc. (32)
Row 55: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st around. Join using invisible join and weave in ends. (32)

Pockets:
Row 1: Ch-21, hhdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. (20)
Rows 2 – 15: Ch-1, turn, hhdc in each st to end. (20)
Row 16: Ch-1, turn, hdc in each st to end. (20)
Fasten off leaving a super long tail for sewing to housecoat front.
Position your pockets evenly on both sides and sew to housecoat using a yarn needle. I placed the bottom of my pockets 16 rows up from the housecoat bottom and 10 stitches in from the edging.