72 Loomed Knitted Hats

Here are Franks latest loom knitted hats. 33 baby hats and 39 large hats. All will be donated locally.

Snowmen Cuddle Sacks with Hats

I saw a picture of these adorable snowmen that Paula from Gods Tiny Angels made and just had to make some for myself. They will be hard for me to donate as I love looking at them.

Ripple Baby Blanket

Here is a pink, blue and white ripple blanket I crocheted this past week while visiting family over Thanksgiving week.

Donation to Elkins Childrens Home

On Sat. while driving to visit Frank's brothers in Fairmont WV, we stopped in Elkins WV, at the childrens home Frank and his brothers spent 10 years in while growing up. We donated 25 hat and scarf sets and got a tour of the home. There were many changes to the home since Frank was there the last time, some 50+ years ago.

58 Baby Items Donated Today

We donated 58 baby things to our local hospital today. Blankets, hat, and cuddle sacks.

Granny Square Baby Blanket

I finished this little blanket tonight.

Multi-colored Baby Blanket

Here is a baby blanket I crocheted a week or so ago and forgot to post it here.

Snowflake Potholders

I have been busy crocheting snowflake potholders for Christmas this year. Here are 4 of the 7 I have already crocheted. I have already given two away and am keeping one for myself.

Another Cuddle Sack

Here is another cuddle sack I crocheted using my Simple Shell Cuddle Sack pattern. Also today we donated 86 hats and baby items to the Help 4 Kids program here in the Myrtle Beach area.

Baby Blanket

I finished another baby blanket tonight. This is the blanket I was working on when I hit on the idea to my my last cuddle sack, simple shells. The pattern was designed by Roseanna Beck and can be found here: http://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-Afghans/Tropical-Fruits-Simple-Shell-Afghan

50 Hats from Frank's Looms

Here are 50 more hats that Frank loom knitted. We are about ready to make donations to two local  hospitals and Help for Kids.

Simple Shells Cuddle Sack and Hat

I started crocheting a baby blanket yesterday when a small light bulb turned on over my head! I stopped right there and started making another cuddle sack. Here is the results.

Simple Shells Cuddle Sack and Hat

Lions Brand Pound of Love Yarn

G Hook.

Size:  10 x 18 inches

Shell Stitch: 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc

Round 1. Ch 4, sl st to close, 12 dc in ring. Join with a sl st to first dc. (12 sts)

Round 2. Ch 2,(do not count as first dc) 2 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st to first dc. (24 sts)

Round 3. Ch 2, *dc in 1^st dc, ( same st as your ch 2) 2 dc in next st,* repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in first dc. (36 sts)

Round 4. Ch2, *dc in 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in first dc. (48 sts)

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

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

Round 7. Ch 3, (counts as dc)  dc in next 6 dc, sk 2 dc, *shell in next dc, sk 2 dc, dc in next 7 dc, sk 2 dc.* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in first dc.

Rounds 8 - 32. Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, sk 2 dc, *shell in ch 2 space, sk 2 dc, dc in next 7 dc, sk 2 dc.* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in first dc.

Round 33. Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch 2 space around. Join with a sl st and finish off. Weave in any ends.

HAT

Round 1. Ch 4 sl st together, ch 2, (do not cound ch) 16 dc in center of ring, sl st to 1st dc. (16 sts)

Round 2. Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st to 1st dc. (32 sts)

Round 3. Ch 2, dc in same st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st,* repeat from * around. Sl st in 1st dc. (48 sts)

Round 4. Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, sk 2 dc, *shell in next dc, sk 2 dc, dc in next 7 dc, sk 2 dc.*  Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in first dc.

Rounds 5 - 9 Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc, sk 2 dc, *shell in ch 2 space, sk 2 dc, dc in next 7 dc, sk 2 dc. * Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st in first dc.

Rounds 10 - 11. Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch 2 space around. Sl st to join and finish off. Weave in any ends.