Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Blue and White Round Ripple Baby Blanket with Hat


I finished crocheting this round ripple this afternoon. The camera did not catch the colors very well. It is blue and white denim marle yarn from Bernat Baby Sport. I used 2 strands held together with a K hook. It measures about 44 inches across.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Lavender and White Shell Stitch Baby Blanket


I finished crocheting this lavender and white baby blanket this afternoon. I used the shell stitch and it turned out very pretty.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

FPDC Cuddle Sack with Hat Pattern



I have crocheted a second fpdc cuddle sack and hat and have written the pattern. This is an untested pattern so if you find any mistakes, please let me know so I can make corrections.

FPDC Cuddle Sack

Lion Brand Pound of Love Yarn
I Hook
Measures about 10" x 16"

Round 1: Ch 4, sl st to form a ring. Ch2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 12 dc in ring, sl st in top of first dc to join. 12 stitches

Round 2: Ch 2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 2 dc in each st around, sl st in top of first dc to join. 24 stitches

Round 3: Ch 2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 1 dc in same st as join, * 2 dc in next st, dc in next st* repeat from * around. Sl st to in top of first dc to join. 36 stitches

Round 4: Ch 2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st * Repeat from * around. 48 stitches. Sl st in top of dc to join.

Round 5: Ch 2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st * Repeat from * around.
60 stitches. Sl st in top of first dc to join.

Round 6: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts.* Fpdc in next 3 sts. dc in next 3 sts.* Repeat from * around. Sl st in top of ch 3 to join.

Repeat round 6 until sack measures about 16 inches, sl st to join.

Finishing round: ch 2, hdc in each st around, join wth a sl st and finish off. Weave in any ends.

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FPDC Hat

G Hook

Round 1: Ch 4, sl st to form a ring. Ch2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 12 dc in ring, sl st in top of first dc to join. 12 stitches

Round 2: Ch 2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 2 dc in each st around, sl st in top of first dc to join. 24 stitches

Round 3: Ch 2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 1 dc in same st as join, * 2 dc in next st, dc in next st* repeat from * around. Sl st to join. 36 stitches

Round 4: Ch 2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st * Repeat from * around. 48 stitches. Sl st in top of dc to join.

Round 5: Ch 3. Dc in next 2 sts. fpdc in next 3 sts, * dc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 3 sts,* repeat from * around ending with 3 fpdc. St st in top of chain 3.

Round 6 - 10: Repeat round 5.

Round 11: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Finish off and weave in all ends.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Bubble Gum Pink Cuddle Sack with Hat


I crocheted this cuddle sack and hat today. It is a new pattern I am working on using the fpdc stitch. I have the hat pattern written and will be working on getting the cuddle sack directions written tomorrow.

Yelow and White Ripple Sleep Sack with Hat


I made this ripple sleep sack using Suzie's pattern.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Multi-Colored Round Ripple Baby Blanket


I finished crocheting this round ripple baby blanket tonight. I love these colors together.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

50 Hats from Frank's Loom


Frank has loom knitted 50 more hats. These will be donated to The Bridge and Beyond Project.

Peach and White Round Ripple Baby Blanket


I finished up this peach and white round ripple baby blanket this afternoon. I love doing round ripples so I will be starting another one.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Peggy Su's Dress Pattern


I tested this dress pattern for Peggy Su. After a few bumps it came out just fine.

Friday, March 12, 2010

70 Items shipped today

We shipped 46 items to Gods Tiny Angels and 24 hats to Lil_troopers today. That brings our total to 380 items donated so far this year.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Pink Preemie Baby Blanket


I finished crocheting this pink preemie baby blanket tonight. I will be getting a box of items ready to ship to Gods Tiny Angels on Friday. Then I will get to choose a new project and begin filling another box. What Fun!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Peggy Su's Cuddle Sack


This is a cuddle sack I crocheted using Peggy Su's pattern. The pattern can be found at http://godstinyangels.blogspot.com/
As there was not pattern for the matching hat, I took liberties with her pattern and wrote up the hat pattern. The cuddle sack is a very easy and fun pattern.

Monday, March 8, 2010

2 More Preemie Blankets Done



I have crocheted 2 more preemie baby blankets for Gods Tiny Angels.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Preemie Baby Blankets



I have been crocheting some preemie baby blankets for Easter. Here are my first two.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

24 Baby Hats Loom Knitted


Frank has been busy loom knitting baby hats. Some for lil_troopers and some for Gods Tiny Angels for Easter.

Pink Shell Stitch Sleep Sack with Hat


I finished up this pink shell sleep sack and hat this morning. I will be working on preemie baby blankets for Easter now.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Correction to Baby Bubbles Cuddle Sack

The first round should read ch 3, not chain 2. I have changed it on the pattern. Sorry to confuse anyone who has tried this pattern.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Blue Baby Bubbles Cuddle Sack with Hat Pattern


Here is the pattern for the Baby Bubbles Cuddle Sack and Hat I designed. This pattern is untested, so please if you find any mistakes, let me know.


BABY BUBBLES CUDDLE SACK AND HAT


Made with Lion Brand Yarn, Pound of Love, about 7 oz. with a H hook

Round 1: Ch 3, 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 8 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (80 dc)

Round 8: Ch 1, sc and 2 dc in same st. (first dc), sk 2 dc, sc, 2 dc, in next dc, *sk 2 dc, sc, 2 dc in next dc;* repeat from * around. Sl st into first dc, ch 2. Turn (Can use a stitch marker if needed to mark beg and ending of rounds.)

Round 9: Sc and 2 dc in next sc. *sk 2 dc, sc and 2 dc in next sc,* repeat from * around. Sl st in first sc, ch 2 and turn.

Repeat round 9 until sack measures about 15 to 16 inches. Sl st and ch 1. Sc around top. St st and finish off. Weave in any open ends.

Note: When changing color, be sure to crochet at least 2 or more rows before changing color again.
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BUBBLE BABY HAT

Round 1: Ch 4, sl st to form a ring. Ch2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 12 dc in ring, sl st in top of first dc to join. 12 stitches

Round 2: Ch 2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 2 dc in each st around, sl st in top of first dc to join. 24 stitches

Round 3: Ch 2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 1 dc in same st as join, * 2 dc in next st, dc in next st* repeat from * around. Sl st to join. 36 stitches

Round 4: Ch 2, (doesn't count as 1st dc) 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st * Repeat from * around. 48 stitches.

Use a stitch marker to mark the rounds.


Round 5: Ch 1, sc and 2 dc in same st. Skip 2 dc, *sc, 2 dc in next dc, skip 2 dc* repeat from * around. Ending with skip last 2 dc and sl st into first sc. Chain 2 and turn. .

Round 6: *Skip next 2 dc and sc, 2 dc in next sc* Repeat from* around. Sl st in next sc, ch 2 and turn.

Round 7 - 10: Repeat round 5.

Round 11: At end of row 10 just ch 1, turn, sc in each st around, join and finish of. Weave in any loose ends.