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.
This is adorable. Thank you for the pattern...something I will look forward to making!
ReplyDeleteIs this premie size or newborn? It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt is newborn size. About 10 x 16 inches.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this beautiful sack. I enjoyed making this sack. Very easy to make. will be making the others you have patterns for.
ReplyDeleteThis worked up so beautifully. Will let you know after the shower what the comments are.
ReplyDeletevenabelle
Can you tell me what FPDC & BPDC mean?
ReplyDeleteFPDC= front post double crochet
ReplyDeleteBPDC= back post double crochet
What are the finished dimensions of the infant cap? I am trying to crochet some but have no idea how big an infant's head is at birth and shortly after.
ReplyDeleteBeth
Thank you for sharing this adorable and easy to make pattern
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