French Chic Bouclé Jacket & Skirt Set Pattern
Language/Terminology: US Crochet Terms (can also be knitted, but detailed below for crochet)
Finished Size: S / M (Cropped jacket length approx. 42–45 cm, Skirt length approx. 40–42 cm)
Materials & Tools
• Main Yarn: Fluffy Bouclé, Bouclé Alpaca, or Textured Mohair/Teddy Yarn in Camel/Warm Beige (approx. 400–500 g).
• Accent Yarn: Contrast Fringe/Bouclé Yarn in Light Pink / White Mix (approx. 50 g for edging).
• Crochet Hook: US H/8 or I/9 (5.0 mm – 5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain tension.
• Notions: 4 Decorative Metallic Buttons (Gold/Bronze vintage style), tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, elastic band for skirt waistband (approx. 2.5 cm wide).
Abbreviations (US Terms)
• ch: chain stitch
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• row / rnd: row / round
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease
Pattern Overview & Construction
The set consists of a cropped boxy cardigan jacket and a high-waisted fitted mini skirt:
1. Jacket Body: Worked in flat rows from the bottom up in 3 pieces (Back, Left Front, Right Front) or seamless up to the armholes.
2. Sleeves: Worked separately in rows/rounds with subtle shaping and sewn into the armholes.
3. Contrast Tweed Trim: Edges along the neckline, placket, and bottom hem are finished with light pink textured yarn using sc/crab stitch or bouclé fringe technique.
4. Skirt: Worked in the round from the waist down with subtle hip increases, finished with a folded casing for the elastic band.
Graphical Chart Symbol Key
* • (Filled dot): Chain Stitch (ch)
* – o (Line with oval / Sl st): Slip Stitch (sl st)
* ✕ (Cross): Single Crochet (sc)
* T (T-shape): Half Double Crochet (hdc)
* V (V-shape): Increase (2 sts in 1 st)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Part 1: Cropped Cardigan Jacket
Back Panel
• Foundation: Ch 55 using main beige yarn.
• Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 hdc (or sc) in each st across. Turn. (54 sts)
• Rows 2–35: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. Turn. (Maintain straight boxy fit up to shoulder level).
• Shoulder & Neck Shaping: Fasten off and leave middle 18 sts for neck hole, working remaining 18 sts on each side for shoulders for 2 additional rows. Fasten off.
Front Panels (Make 2 - Left & Right)
• Foundation: Ch 28.
• Rows 1–28: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st across. Turn. (27 sts)
• Neckline Shaping (Rows 29–35): Dec 1 st at the inner edge (button placket side) every row 6 times. (21 sts remaining for shoulder).
• Assembly: Sew shoulder and side seams.
Sleeves (Make 2)
• Foundation: Ch 30.
• Rows 1–40: Work hdc in rows, increasing 1 st at each end every 6th row until reaching 42 sts. Fasten off and sew into armholes.
Contrast Trim & Edging (Pink Yarn)
Attach pink accent yarn at bottom left corner.
• Row 1: Work sc along the bottom hem, up the right placket, around the neckline, and down the left placket.
• Row 2: Work Loop Stitch or Crab Stitch (reverse sc) to create the signature bouclé fringed effect along all edges.
• Buttonholes: Create 4 small chain loops along the right placket during the edging round, spaced evenly to match the buttons. Sew buttons opposite.
Part 2: Fitted Mini Skirt
• Waistband: Ch 70 with main yarn. Join into a ring with sl st (ensure not twisted).
• Rounds 1–5 (Elastic Casing): Work 1 sc in each st around. (70 sts)
• Rounds 6–12 (Hip Shaping): Work 1 hdc in each st, increasing 1 st on each side every 3rd round (74 sts).
• Rounds 13–45 (Skirt Body): Work 1 hdc in each st around until desired length (approx. 38–40 cm).
• Bottom Hem: Work 1 round of sl st or sc in BLO for a clean finished edge.
• Finishing: Fold top 5 rounds inward and sew down, inserting elastic band before closing.
Finishing
• Weave in Ends: Secure all thread ends on the wrong side.
• Steam: Lightly steam garment from the wrong side (avoid crushing the bouclé texture).
• Buttons: Attach 4 gold vintage buttons along the jacket
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