Karens Crocheted Garden of Colors

Donations made to Gods Tiny Angels

2012-02-01T14:32:00.000-08:00

I shipped a box of 26 baby items to Gods Tiny Angles today. Will be working on more for the next box.

2 Babty Boy Sweater Sets

2012-01-31T17:29:00.000-08:00

Here are my latest boy outfits. These will be donated to Gods Tiny Angels.

3 Baby Boy Diaper Sets

2012-01-29T15:48:00.000-08:00

I was laid low with a nasty virus for a few days but am much better now and my crochet hook is burning hot! Here are 3 diaper sets for baby boys that will be donated to Gods Tiny Angels. Now to make a couple sweater sets.

Scarves and Hats

2012-01-25T17:16:00.000-08:00

Here are three more hats and scarves loom knitted and crocheted by Frank.

Pink Hearts Baby Blanket

2012-01-24T16:16:00.000-08:00

I finally finished another baby blanket. It seemed to take forever. I made a few mistakes and had to rip it and re-do a few times. I used the popcorn stitch with an F hook and Bernat Baby Sport yarn. I am very please the way it turned out.

First Donation for 2012

2012-01-18T16:08:00.001-08:00

We donated 40 baby hats, both newborn and preemie and 3 baby blankets to our local hospital today and we also donated 34 hats for Help 4 Kids and Backpack Buddies here in South Carolina along with food stuff. We are off to a good start for 2012.

Strawberry Pink and White Baby Blanket

2012-01-13T22:49:00.000-08:00

Here is another granny square baby blanket using Strawberry Pink Red Heart Soft Baby Steps Yarn and white Pound of Love.

Zig Zag Baby Blanket

2012-01-09T17:00:00.000-08:00

I really enjoyed crocheting this baby blanket in mint green using Lion Brand Pound of Love yarn. I purchased the pattern from a lady in Australia and it is written in British terms, but very easy to convert to US terms. I made a couple small changes to the original pattern by changing the turning chain and used a simple double crochet border.

3 Hats and 3 Scarves

2012-01-05T19:22:00.000-08:00

Here are 3 more hats and scarves made by Frank. He loom knits the hats and crochets the scarves.

2 Decorated Birdhouses

2012-01-04T12:22:00.000-08:00

I have started a new hobby painting and decorating birdhouses. I was requested to share pictures of them here. I did the Mickey Mouse birdhouse first then the brick with vines next. This new hobby gives me a break form all the crocheting I do.

2 Granny Square Baby Blankets

2012-01-01T01:32:00.000-08:00

Here are my latest granny square baby blankets. One is yellow and white and one is blue and white. I think I am addicted to doing granny squares. At least they will help to keep some babies warm.

40 Pink and Blue Baby Hats

2011-12-25T17:04:00.000-08:00

Here are 40 pink and blue baby hats Frank loom knitted. 20 for newborn babies and 20 for preemies. These will be donated to one of our local hospitals.

Blue and White Granny Square Baby Blanket

2011-12-24T01:29:00.000-08:00

Finished this blanket tonight while baby-sitting.

Ripple Baby Blanket

2011-12-20T01:24:00.000-08:00

I finished crocheting this ripple baby blanket tonight while baby-sitting till 4:00 am. Now off to bed for some much needed sleep.

Toddler Sweater

2011-12-13T18:23:00.000-08:00

I crocheted this sweater for the little guy I baby-sit for. He will turn 2 Dec. 18th. I crocheted a size 2, but the sweater turned out too big for him. It will have to be put away until next winter. I got the pattern form the www.redheart.com.

42 Loom Knitted Hats

2011-12-11T19:25:00.001-08:00

Here are Frank's latest loom knitted hats. We will be donating these 42 hats to a local church for the winter coat drive.

Blue X Box Stitch Baby Blanket

2011-12-08T22:08:00.000-08:00

I finished this baby blanket tonight. I used the X Box Stitch pattern found here:
http://danettesangels.tripod.com/patterns/xboxstitchafghan.html

3 Scarves with matching hats

2011-12-06T15:48:00.000-08:00

Frank has been busy loom knitting hats and has crocheted some matching scarves. These are for a special project and will be donated sometime in 2012.

3 Christmas Potholders

2011-12-05T16:28:00.000-08:00

Here are 3 Christmas potholders I crocheted today. They will be gifts for the family.

Box Shell Baby Blanket in Pink

2011-11-30T05:52:00.000-08:00

I finished crocheting this pink baby blanket last night. I used the box shell stitch pattern found here:
http://danettesangels.tripod.com/patterns/boxshellafghan.html

Yellow Baby Blanket

2011-11-23T16:23:00.000-08:00

I finished up this yellow baby blanket tonight. Now to pick out another pattern for another blanket.

White, Pink & Green Granny Square Baby Blanket

2011-11-20T18:25:00.000-08:00

Here is another granny square baby blanket. I used Lions Brand Pound of Love.

Yellow Sweater and Hat Set

2011-11-15T15:39:00.000-08:00

I crocheted this yellow sweater and hat last night while baby-sitting. Got the yarn from my stash and it had no label but it felt like Simply Soft

Purple and White Granny Square Baby Blanket

2011-11-13T17:53:00.000-08:00

I finished this baby blanket tonight. I used Simply Soft yarn. It will be donated to Gods Tiny Angels.

44 Items donated to local hospital

2011-11-11T09:28:00.000-08:00

We just donated 4 baby blankets and 40 preemie and new born hats to our local hospital,
Waccamaw Community Hospital, here in South Carolina. I have kept track of how much we spend for shipping and monetary donations this past year and have come very close the the $500 mark. So we have decided to donate more locally to save on shipping charges. $500 will buy a lot of yarn! We will still donate to a couple of our favorite charities but maybe not so much or so often.

5 Warm Scarfs for Homeless Men

2011-11-10T16:23:00.000-08:00

I have been crocheting scarves for me off and on for several weeks. These will be donated to The Bridge and Beyond Project.

Loom Knitted Baby Hats

2011-11-09T17:32:00.001-08:00

Here are some baby hats Frank has been loom knitting these past few weeks. 21 new born hats and 19 preemie size hats.

90 Items Shipped Today

2011-11-08T13:53:00.000-08:00

Just returned from UPS and we shipped 66 baby items to Gods Tiny Angels and 24 hats to the Elkins Childrens Home in Elkins West Virginia today.

3 Granny Square Baby Blankets

2011-11-07T01:05:00.000-08:00

I have been crocheting granny square baby blankets this past week. I used Lion Brand Pound of Love yarn and each blanket measures about 33 inches square.

40 Loomed Knitted Baby Christmas Hats

2011-11-05T16:32:00.000-07:00

Here are 40 loomed knitted baby hats Frank made for Christmas babies. These hats will be donated to Gods Tiny Angels.

12 Point Round Ripple Baby Blanket

2011-10-29T01:59:00.000-07:00

I finished crocheting this baby blanket about 4:00am this morning while baby-sitting. I used Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn holding 2 strands together with a K hook.

25 Loom Knitted Hats Shipped Today

2011-10-27T13:17:00.000-07:00

We shipped 25 hats that Frank loom knitted today to Mn. for Kiki's Hats. This is one of the charities from All Crafts For Charity, a Yahoo group I belong to. They feature a different charity every month.

Christmas Preemie Baby Blanket

2011-10-22T02:09:00.000-07:00

I have been working on this rectangle granny square preemie baby blanket off and on for a couple weeks and finished it up tonight, finally! Too many projects going on at the same time.

Christmas Dress

2011-10-22T02:04:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest Christmas dress with matching slippers for a newborn baby girl. I must say I am disappointed in the size it turned out to be. Quite large for a newborn. I used an F hook like the pattern called for and I have made this dress before so not sure what happened this time. It will be donated to Gods Tiny Angels. It is a purchased pattern from Just Crochet.

Two Christmas Sweater Sets

2011-10-17T17:19:00.000-07:00

Here are my latest Christmas items. A sweater set for a boy and another sweater set for a girl.

2 Christmas Baby Dresses

2011-10-14T16:00:00.000-07:00

Here are 2 Christmas dresses with matching booties.

3 Diaper Shirts with matching booties

2011-10-11T16:20:00.000-07:00

Still crocheting Christmas items. Here are 3 diaper shirts with matching booties. Next will be baby girl dresses.

More Preemie Christmas Blankets

2011-10-09T19:34:00.000-07:00

Here are two more Christmas blankets for preemies.

Two Preemie Christmas Blankets

2011-10-06T17:55:00.001-07:00

I have started crocheting Christmas things now and here are my first two preemie blankets.

In The Pink Granny Square Round Ripple Baby Blanket

2011-10-01T17:38:00.000-07:00

Here is another baby blanket I did in the granny square round ripple pattern. I really like this pattern and it can be found here: http://hookhound.blogspot.com/

Preemie Hats

2011-09-29T07:58:00.000-07:00

Frank loom knitted 24 preemie hats this past week and we shipped them to Riverside Hospital in Va. this morning. Also we shipped a box of 12 pink slippers, a box of 60 hats to the Bridge and Beyond Project and a box of 68 baby items to Gods Tiny Angels.

12 Pair Pink Slippers

2011-09-28T19:35:00.000-07:00

Here are the 12 pair of pink slippers I crocheted for All Crafts for Charity that will be donated to the Pink Slipper Project. http://www.pinkslipperproject.org/
These were fun to do and made up very fast.

Lavender Baby Dress with Matching Booties

2011-09-27T17:22:00.000-07:00

I wanted to crochet something different so chose a baby dress with matching booties. I only had to sew one button on the back and the two little flowers on the front. Did I ever say I hate sewing on buttons!

Mint Green Baby Blanket

2011-09-25T19:34:00.000-07:00

I finished this baby blanket this morning. I crocheted in the back loops. It gives the blanket a nice texture. Very soft.

38 Hats from Frank's Looms

2011-09-22T15:32:00.000-07:00

Here is the latest hats that Frank has been looming. About time to ship them out so there will be warm heads this winter.

Purple and White Round Ripple Baby Blanket

2011-09-19T16:13:00.001-07:00

I finished crocheting this purple and white baby blanket today. Now to figure out what to crochet next.

Granny Square Halloween Preemie Baby Blanket

2011-09-15T17:55:00.000-07:00

Here is another Halloween Preemie baby blanket. It is 20 inches square.

Blue and White Granny Square Ripple Baby Blanket

2011-09-13T18:29:00.000-07:00

I finished this baby blanket tonight. I used the granny square ripple pattern. It goes really fast. I did a simple single crochet border.

3 Preemie Size Halloween Blankets

2011-09-11T17:10:00.000-07:00

I have been crocheting some preemie baby blankets for Halloween. These will be donated to Gods Tiny Angels.

27 Pumpkin Baby Hats

2011-09-08T16:22:00.000-07:00

Here are 27 baby hats from Frank's loom. He did the looming and I crocheted the curly Q to put on top.

Yellow Baby Blanket

2011-09-05T17:46:00.000-07:00

Finished crocheting this yellow baby blanket tonight. Now I have to help Frank put the stems on his pumpkin hats then I will crochet some preemie Halloween baby blankets.

Granny Star Round Ripple Baby Blanket

2011-09-03T16:25:00.000-07:00

I purchased this pattern from Carlinda Lewis at the Hook Hound. I used Caron Simply Soft and it worked up very fast. I will be using this pattern again. (http://hookhound.blogspot.com/)

Pink X Box Stitch Baby Blanket

2011-09-02T10:35:00.000-07:00

I finished up this baby blanket yesterday. I used the X Box Stitch pattern and added some X stitches on the border.

Pumpkin Cuddle Sacks & Candy Corn Hats

2011-08-31T20:20:00.000-07:00

I have been crocheting some pumpkin cuddle sacks with matching hats for Halloween and Frank is loom knitting candy corn hats. Here is his first 26 hats.

Kitty Kat Baby Blanket

2011-08-24T18:40:00.000-07:00

I finished this baby blanket tonight. I started it a couple months ago but stopped working on it to crochet sweaters for the sweater drive. I bought this kit from Mary Maxim.

Blue Baby Blanket

2011-08-20T16:47:00.000-07:00

It has been lovely crocheting a baby blanket after making all those sweater and hat sets. I found the pattern for this blanket here:

http://bevmatheson.blogspot.com/2011/04/pattern-for-austyns-blanket-earlier.html

I used a H hook and used Lions Brand Pound of Love Yarn. Now I will be crocheting on a baby blanket I started a couple months ago then stopped to work on sweater sets.

Potholders

2011-08-17T20:46:00.000-07:00

I have been crocheting some potholders for an exchange, family and friends. I have had this v stitch potholder pattern for some time and just tried it this week. It works up very quickly. You made 2 sides then crochet them together using a shell stitch. I am sorry I can't share the pattern as I can't remember where I got it.

Sweater, Hat and Booties

2011-08-15T14:39:00.001-07:00

Here is a sweater with matching hat and booties I crocheted for Bundles of Love in Minn. This is for a group I joined recently called All_Crafts_4_Charity. It can be found at Yahoo Groups.

Sweaters 48, 49 & 50!!!!!!

2011-08-14T13:11:00.000-07:00

Yeah!!! I finished up sweater and hat set #50 for Gods Tiny Angels Sweater Drive last night. I am so pleased I hit my goal of 50 sets. Now just one more sweater set to do for a special project.

Sweaters 46 & 47

2011-08-11T20:08:00.000-07:00

Here are 2 more sweater and hats sets. The blue sweater set I used the Hugs pattern found on Gods Tiny Angels web site.

Sweaters 43, 44, & 45

2011-08-09T17:00:00.000-07:00

Here are 3 more sweater and hats sets for Gods Tiny Angels sweater drive. Just 5 more to go!

Sweaters 41 & 42

2011-08-07T10:55:00.000-07:00

Here are 2 more sweater and hats sets I finished last night while baby-sitting.

Angel with 50 loom knitted pruple baby hats

2011-08-06T14:42:00.001-07:00

Here is Angel admiring Frank's latest loom knitted hats. These 50 purple hats will be donated to God's Tiny Angels.

Two more sweater sets 39 & 40

2011-08-04T19:27:00.001-07:00

Here are my two latest sweaters with matching hats. Just 10 more to go!

Sweaters 37 & 38 in Peach

2011-08-02T21:05:00.000-07:00

I used Bernat Baby Sport yarn in peach to crochet these 2 sweater and hat sets. One is the shell stitch and the other is my X stitch pattern.

Sweaters 35 & 36

2011-07-31T18:13:00.000-07:00

Here are two more sweaters with matching hats.

Karen's X Stitch Sweater Set Pattern

2011-07-29T15:56:00.000-07:00

Here is my pattern for using the X stitch in a baby sweater. If you find any mistakes, please let me know.

KAREN'S X STITCH SWEATER & HAT SET PATTERN
Size: Newborn
Yarn: Premier Yarn Big Ball or Lions Brand Pound of Love
Hook: G
Beginning at neck line, ch 54.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (53 sc)

Row 2: Skip first sc, 2 dc in next st, * sk 1 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * across, ending with 1 dc in last st, ch 2 turn. (26 v-st’s)

Row 3: * Dc, ch 1, dc between 2 dc of previous row, repeat from * across, ending with dc in ch 2 space at end of row. Ch 2 turn. (26 v-st’s with ch 1)

Row 4: *3 dc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * across, ending with dc in ch 2 space at end of row. Ch 2, turn. (26 groups of 3 dc’s)

Row 5: *2 dc between first and second dc of previous row of 3 dc, 2 dc between second and third dc of same group, repeat from * across, ending with dc in ch 2 sp at end of row. Ch 2 turn.

Row 6: Skip 2 sts, *2 dc in 2nd dc of previous row, 2 dc in 3rd dc of previous row, skip 2 sts; repeat from * across, ending with dc in ch 2 space at end of row. Ch 2, turn.

Row 7: (arm section) Skip 2 sts, (2 dc in each of next 2 sts, skip 2 sts) 4 times, ch 4, skip 5 groups of twin sts from previous row, skip 1 st, (2 dc in each of next 2 sts, sk 2 sts) 8 times, ch 4, skip 5 groups of twin sts from previous row, skip 1 st, (2 dc in each of next 2 sts, skip 2 sts) to end of row, ending with dc in ch 2 space at end of row. Ch 2, turn.
Row 8: Dc in each stitch across including the chain 4's. Dc in the ch 2 space at end of row. Ch 2, turn.
Row 9: Skip 1 st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st, *skip 1 st, dc in skipped st.* Repeat from * across. Skip last st at end of row, dc in the ch 2 space, ch 2 and turn.
Row 10: Skip 2 sts and dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped st, (the one next to your 1st dc you just made), continue making your x stitches across (dc in next st, dc in skipped st) ending with a dc in your chain 2. Ch 2 and turn.
Rows 11 -17: Repeat row 10.
At the ned of row 17, do not end off but continue with edging. Ch 1 and turn, sc in each stitch across bottom, putting 2 or 3 sc int he corner, turn and place 2 sc in each end of row up side front of sweater, again putting 2 or 3 sc in the corner, place one sc in each st across neckline, adding 2 or 3 sc in the corner, turn and place 2 sc in each end of row down side front of sweater, join to beginning sc and end off.
Sleeves:
Row 1: Attach yarn in the middle under arm, ch 3, evenly space 33 dc around, sl st i top of chain 3.
Row 2: Ch 2, skip 1 dc, *dc in next st, dc in skipped st*, repeat from * around, sl st in top of first ch 2.
Rows 3 - 8: Repeat row 2.
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in same st. Sc in next 2 sts, sc next 2 stitches together, *sc in next 3 sts, sc next 2 sts together*. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in top of 1st sc.
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, sc next 2 stitches together, *sc in next 2 sts, sc next 2 sts together.* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in top of 1st sc.
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in same st and continue sc in every stitch around. Finish off and tie in any loose ends.
Repeat for 2nd sleeve.
Tie: Chain 135 sts. Weave chain through row 2 of sweater.
NOTE: I have also done this sweater simply doing dc's in every st and every row on the sleeves, sc decreasing on rows 9 and 10 and sc around on row 11.
HAT:
Row 1: Ch 4, slip st together., ch 2, 16 dc in center of ring( ch 2 dose not count as 1st dc.) Join to first dc.(16 dc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: 2d c in same st as ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st to 1st dc, ch 2 turn. (32 dc)
Row 3: Dc in same st of ch 2, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, * Repeat from * around. sl st to first dc. (48 dc) Ch 2.
Row 4: Ch 2, sk 1 st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st (same st as ch 2) *skip one st, dc in skipped st* Repeat from * around. Sl st to top of ch 2.
Rows 5 - 9: Ch 2, sk 1 st, dc in next st, dc in skipped st, *skip one st, dc in skipped st.* Repeat from * around. Sl st to top of ch 2.
Rows 10 - 11: Ch 1 and sc in top of your ch 2. Sc around. Finish off and tie in any loose ends.

Sweaters 30, 31, & 32

2011-07-26T18:25:00.000-07:00

Here are 3 more sweaters with matching hats. I will be making another X stitch sweater and writing the pattern. I will post it here when I get it done.

3 More Sweaters 27, 28, & 29

2011-07-23T17:41:00.000-07:00

Here are 3 more sweater sets done. I have been baby-sitting nights again so I am getting a lot of crocheting time. The off white sweater set is my own pattern using the x stitch.

Sweaters 25 & 26

2011-07-20T16:49:00.001-07:00

Here are 2 more sweater sets for the sweater drive.

Sweaters 23 &24

2011-07-17T18:40:00.001-07:00

Here are 2 more sweaters for the sweater drive.

Sweaters 21 & 22

2011-07-14T18:20:00.000-07:00

Here are two more sweaters with matching hats.

Sweater and Hat Sets 19 & 20

2011-07-11T18:07:00.000-07:00

Here are my latest sweater and hats sets for the sweater drive for Gods Tiny Angels.

50 Purple Hats

2011-07-10T18:35:00.000-07:00

Here are 50 purple loom knitted baby hats done by Frank. These hats will be donated to Gods Tiny Angels to go to one of the hospitals that that is making new parents aware of Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Sweater Sets 17 & 18

2011-07-07T18:19:00.000-07:00

Here are two more sweater and hat sets. I had the green sweater done a few days ago but ran out of yarn to do the hat. I had the yarn packed in a box but couldn't find it with the move and all. Now I am getting my yarn boxes and tubs more organized into one room again.

Sweaters 15 & 16

2011-07-05T17:08:00.000-07:00

Here are two more sweaters with matching hats for the sweater drive.

33 Hats

2011-06-26T16:20:00.000-07:00

Here are Frank's latest hats hot off his loom!

Shell Stitch Baby Sweater and Hat #14

2011-06-25T17:53:00.001-07:00

Here is another sweater I finished crocheting tonight. I used Vanna's Choice Baby Yarn. The color is called pink poodle. We are in the process of moving and I won't be getting a lot of crocheting this week.

Pastel Stripes Sweater and Hat #13

2011-06-18T07:55:00.000-07:00

I finished crocheting this sweater last night while baby-sitting. I used the twin stitch sweater pattern and used Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn. The pattern can be found here: http://danettesangels.tripod.com/patterns/twinstitchset.html

Sweaters 11 & 12

2011-06-15T19:43:00.000-07:00

Here are my 2 latest sweaters for the sweater drive.

Sweaters 9 & 10

2011-06-08T20:17:00.000-07:00

Here are 2 more sweaters I crocheted this week for the sweater drive. I think I will take a break and crochet a baby blanket.

2 Sweaters

2011-06-04T18:20:00.001-07:00

Here are 2 more of my sweaters for the sweater drive.

Pink and Yellow Sweaters

2011-06-02T19:23:00.001-07:00

Here are 2 of the sweaters I finished this week.

Gods Tiny Angels Sweater Drive

2011-06-02T19:03:00.000-07:00

I have added a new counter to my blog. It is to count the sweaters I crochet for Gods Tiny Angels Sweater Drive. The Drive runs from June 1st to Aug. 31st. I am shooting for 50 but hope to do more.

4th of July Cuddle Sacks

2011-06-01T10:25:00.000-07:00

Here are four 4th of July Cuddle Sacks with matching hats I crocheted for God's Tiny Angels. I shipped a box of 14 items to there this morning.

Pink Shell Baby Blanket

2011-05-27T17:49:00.000-07:00

I finished crocheting this baby blanket tonight. I really finished it last night but ran out of yarn with about 20 inch to finishing the edging. I hate when that happens. I was baby-sitting away from home and didn't have anymore matching yarn with me.

5-10 Point Starburst Baby Blanket

2011-05-21T16:51:00.000-07:00

I got this pattern from Rose Red Designs. I used a H hook and Lion Brand Pound of Love Yarn. It really gives the round ripple a different look.

X Stitch Cuddle Sack with Hat Pattern

2011-05-13T09:46:00.000-07:00

I have been working on a cuddle sack pattern using the X stitch. I finally got the hat finished yesterday and the pattern completed. So here it is. This pattern has not been tested so if you find something wrong please let me know.

X Stitch Cuddle Sack and Hat

Baby Yarn use G Hook
About 13" wide by 16" long

X Stitch: Skip one st and dc in next st: dc in skipped st forming an X
(For this pattern you will be making 4 x stitches using 8 dc stitches.)

Round 1: Ch 2, (do not count as first dc) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, (do not count as first dc from now on), 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 sts)

Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 sts)

Round 5: Ch 2, *dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (60 sc)

Round 6: Ch 2, *dc in 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (72 dc)

Round 7: Ch 2, *dc in 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (84 dc)

Round 8: Ch 3, (counts as 1 dc) dc in next 3 sts, *4 X stiches in next 8 sts, dc in next 4 sts*, repeat from * around.
Join in top of ch 3.

Round 9 - 32: Repeat round 8.

Round 33: Ch 1, sc in each dc around. Join with a slipstich to first sc. End off.
Weave in any ends.

HAT

X Stitch Hat

Baby Yarn use H Hook

Row 1…Ch 4, slip st together, ch 2, 15 dc in center of ring (ch 2 counts as 1 st) (16 st)
Slip st to top of ch 2, ch 2.
Row 2…dc in base of ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st to top of chain 2, ch 2. (32 sts)
Row 3…dc in base of chain, * dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from *, sl st to chain, ch 2. (48 sts)
Row 4…Dc in next 3 sts, x st over the next 8 dc, *dc in next 4 sts, x stitch over next 8 dc* Repeat from * around. Slip st in top of ch. Ch 2.
Rows... 5 - 9 Repeat Row 4. At the end of row 9, sl st in top of ch 2.
Rows...10 -11 Chain 1 and single crochet around. Finish off and weave in all loose ends.

33 More Hats from Frank's Loom

2011-05-09T16:55:00.001-07:00

Here are 33 hats Frank loom knitted. We are getting a box ready to make a donation to The Bridge and Beyond this week.

4 Dish Cloths for my collection

2011-05-08T05:37:00.000-07:00

I have been having so much fun finding and crocheting dish cloths in the last few weeks, I have decided to start my very own collection instead of giving them all away. When I get a big pile done, I will have to find a way to display them. Here are 4 I crocheted in the last couple weeks.

Blue Baby Blanket

2011-05-07T20:25:00.001-07:00

I finally finished another baby blanket. I started this blanket a week or more ago and worked on it off and on, a little every day. I also crocheted some dish cloths and some 4 of July baby items. Pictures will be posted soon. Frank and I have both been going to different doctors for various health problems. Hopefully things will smooth out soon and I can get more crocheting done.

Karen's Diaper Cover

2011-04-30T11:52:00.000-07:00

Here is my pattern for the diaper cover. If you make this, please let me know if you find any mistakes.

Karen's Diaper Cover

Baby Yarn
G Hook

Chain 11
Row 1: Dc in third chain from hook, dc in each remaining 9 chains, ch 3 and turn.
Row 2: Dc in base of chain 3, dc across and 2 dc in top of last chain. (12 dc's counting your chain 3's)
Chain 3 and turn.
Row3: Dc in base of chain 3 and dc across ending with 2 dc in your chain 3. ( count will be 14) Chain 3 and turn.
Row 4-11: Repeat row 3, increasing 1 on each end. End off at end of row 11. There should be 30 dc across counting ch 3.

Now turn you work so your starting chain is the top.
St into first chain. Chain 3, dc in each chain across with 2 dc in last chain. 10 dc counting your chain 3.
Chain 3 and turn.
Repeat Row 3, increasing 1 on each end till you have 11 rows. Like the other end, there should be 30 dc across counting ch 3.
Sc all around the edges, join and finish off.

NOTE: You can also make 2 pieces and sew together at the crotch
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Ties: Change 32. Make 4 ties. Sew ties on the 4 ends.

Ruffles: On the back side, 3rd row from the top, between the 6th & 7th dc from the right side, slip stitch to join at the base and chain 3, sc on the other side of the 7th dc, chain 3. Sc between the 7th & 8th dc, chain 3, repeat across leaving the last 6 dc's unworked. ( You are simply picking up stitches and doing ch 3, sc, ch 3 to make the ruffle.)
Work 2 more rows of ruffles directly below the first row.

Green Pinafore Set

2011-04-30T11:48:00.000-07:00

Here is another pinafore set. I got the pattern for the diaper cover written and will post it next.

Newborn Pinafore, Diaper Cover & Booties

2011-04-27T20:17:00.000-07:00

I finished crocheting this 3 piece set tonight. The color is peach. I think the pinafore turned out a little large for a newborn. The pattern called for a H hook. I will try a G hook on the next one. The pattern can be found on Bev's Country Cottage web site. I made up the diaper cover as I went. When I make another one, I will write the pattern down.

Spring Baby Blanket

2011-04-25T17:32:00.000-07:00

I crocheted this baby blanket using pretty spring colors. I used the soft yarn Lions
Brand Pound of Love.

Yellow Baby Blanet

2011-04-19T15:00:00.000-07:00

Here is my latest baby blanket. I used the boxed cross stitch.

Crocheting Dish Cloths

2011-04-15T16:38:00.000-07:00

I have been having fun crocheting dish cloths here lately. Here are two of my latest. One is a sunflower dish cloth and the other is a dress dish cloth which when finished I found it fits nicely over a 16 oz dish soap bottle. I will put it in my kitchen window to dress up my kitchen.

Frank's Hats

2011-04-13T18:49:00.000-07:00

Here are 47 hats from Frank's loom.

Baby Sweaters with Matching Hats

2011-04-12T16:38:00.000-07:00

I have been crocheting some baby sweaters off and on these past couple weeks. Here are four of them.

20-Point Pink Baby Blanket

2011-04-10T14:05:00.000-07:00

I finished this 20-point round ripple baby blanket this afternoon. I used 3 shades of pink. I purchased the pattern from Rose Red Designs.