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
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
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Peach and White Round Ripple Baby Blanket
Saturday, March 13, 2010
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
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Peggy Su's Cuddle Sack
Monday, March 8, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
24 Baby Hats Loom Knitted
Pink Shell Stitch Sleep Sack with Hat
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.