Pink and White Round Ripple Baby Blanket

I finished crocheting this round ripple today. This has got to be my most favorite pattern!

20 6 Inch Granny Squares

Here are 20 6 inch granny squares I will be sending to Hands, Hearts and Hugs to be made into comfort afghans and donated to the families  that suffered a loss at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Conn.

 

4 Snowflake Cuddle Sacks

Here are four more of the snowflake cuddle sacks with matching hats.

Snowflake Cuddle Sacks with matching Hats

Here are two of my newest cuddle sacks with matching hats. There is no pattern yet, but may write it up at a later time. Something to keep those babies all snuggly and warm!

Hands, Hearts, and Hugs

After reading Sandy's post at The Bridge and Beyond Project about a group called Hands, Hearts, and Hugs collecting 6 inch squares to be made into comfort afghans for each of those families that suffered the loss of a loved one at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., I will be making at least 12 of the squares, hopefully more if time permits. The Facebook page can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-Hearts-and-Hugs/233014680164735

Donations for 2012

We made our last donations of 128 items for this year today. Our total is 968 items donated for 2012! We are so happy we were able to help so many babies and children keep warm.

Babe in a Basket Cuddle Sack with Hat

I have been working on another cuddle sack pattern. I have crocheted 2 of these so hopefully there is no mistakes in my pattern but if you do find any, please let me know so I can make changes.

BABY IN A BASKET CUDDLE SACK WITH MATCHING HAT

 

Pound of Love Yarn

H Hook

Size about 10 x 18 inches.

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 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 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc,*dc in 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (81 dc)

              (Be sure you have 81 dc around.)

Round 8: Ch 2, *sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2.* Repeat from * around. At end of round sl st into first ch 2 space.

Round 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 2 space, ch 1, * 3 dc in next ch 2 space, ch 1.* Repeat from * around. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Round 10: Ch 2, *sc in next ch 1 space, ch 2*. Repeat from * around. At end of round DO NOT CH 2. Sl st into next ch 2.

Repeat rounds 9 and 11 until sack measures about 18 inches long, ending with round 9. Ch 1 and sc around. DO NOT  sc in ch 1 spaces. Finish off and weave in any ends.

HAT

Round 1: Ch 4, slip st together, ch 2, (Do not count ch 2) 16 dc in center of ring, slip

                Stitch to 1^st dc. (16 dc)

Round 2:  Chain 2, 2 dc in same st,  2 dc in each dc around, sl st to 1^st dc. (32 dc)

Round 3: Chain 2,  2dc in same st, 2dc in next st, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *                        Repeat from * around. Sl st in 1^st dc.   (49 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2, *sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 2.* Repeat from * around. At end of round sl st into first ch 2 space.

Round 5:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 2 space, ch 1, * 3 dc in next ch 2 space, ch 1.* Repeat from * around. Sl st into top of ch 3.

Round 6: : Ch 2, *sc in next ch 1 space, ch 2*. Repeat from * around. At end of round DO NOT CH 2. Sl st into next ch 2.

Rounds 7 – 13: Repeat rounds 5 and 6. (should have 5 rounds of round 5 and 5 rounds of round 6)

Round 14: At the end of round 13, sl st in 1^st dc, ch 1 and sc in same st. Sc around. DO NOT sc in ch 1 spaces. Finish off and weave in any ends.

                

Double Crochet Delight Baby Blanket

Finished up this baby blanket last night. It is called Double Crochet Delight by Sue Childress. I used Lions Brand Pound of Love Yarn.

Bubble Gum Pink and White Granny Square Baby Blanket

Here is our cat Angel checking out this granny square baby blanket I just finished crocheting tonight.

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.

2 Sweater Sets for the Babies

Here are two sweater sets I crocheted this weekend. They will be donated to our local hospital.

Honey Bee Cuddle Sack with Matching Hat

HONEY BEE CUDDLE SACK AND MATCHING HAT

Lions Brand Pound of Love yarn in yellow honey bee color  (about  5 - 6 oz.)

G Hook

Measures about 10 x 18 inches

Round 1: Ch3,  12 dc in 3^rd ch from hook, Join with a slipstitch

                in first dc (12sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, (do not count as first dc) 2 dc in each st. around. Join with a slipstitch in

                first dc. (24 sts)

Round 3. Ch 2, *dc in 1^st 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. (48sts)

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

                in first dc. (60 sts)

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

                  in first dc. (72dc)

Round 7: Ch3, dc in back loops only in each st around. Join with sl st. 

Round 8 – 32: Repeat round 7.

Round 33: Ch1, sc in same space (both loops), sc in each st around. Join with a sl st  and finish  off. Weave in any ends.

                   

HAT

Round 1: Ch 4, slip st together, ch 2, (Do not count ch 2) 16 dc in center of ring, slip

                Stitch to 1^st dc. (16 dc)

Round 2:  Chain 2, 2 dc in same st,  2 dc in each dc around, sl st to 1^st dc. (32 dc)

Round 3: Chain 2, *dc in same st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from* around.

                Sl st  in 1^st dc. (48 dc)

Round 4:  Ch 3, dc in back loops only of each st around. Join with a sl st.. 

Round 5 –9: Repeat round 4.

Rounds 10 – 11: Ch 1, sc in both loops in each st around. Weave in all ends and finish off.

2 More Cuddle Sacks with matching hats

Here are a couple more cuddle sacks with matching hats I did this week while baby-sitting. I have another one done but want to write the pattern up so I can post both the picture and pattern together.

The Blues Granny Square Baby Blanket

Here is another granny square baby blanket. I used all Pound of Love yarn, in blue, denim and white.

Pink Baby Blanket

I finished crocheting this baby blanket late tonight. I make up the pattern as I went along. I used dc, sc, bobble stitch and the x stitch. I used Lions Brand Pound of Love yarn with a H hook.

Parfait Print Cuddle Sack with Hat

Here is another little cuddle sack with matching hat for a newborn baby. I used Lions Brand Baby Soft yarn. The color is parfait print. So very soft.

Blue, Green and White Round Ripple Baby Blanket

Here is my latest round ripple baby blanket.

Loom Knitted Hats

Here are more hats from Frank's looms. 20 large hats and 28 newborn baby hats.

Bobble Stitch Cuddle Sack and Hat Pattern

BOBBLE STITCH CUDDLE SACK AND HAT

Lions Brand Pound of Love Yarn

G Hook

Bobble Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook in stitch indicated and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook, 4 times, yarn over and draw through all 5 loops on hook.

Size: 16 ½” x 11”

Right Side  rs (outside of sack)

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. End off. (72 sts)

Note: You will be turning the sack inside out to work on wrong side as it grows in length.

Round 7. Turn to ws. (wrong side of sack) In any dc add new color with a sl st, sc in same st, sc in next 2 dc, bobble st in next dc, *sc in next 3 dc, bobble st in next dc* repeat from * around. Sl st in first sc and end off.

Round 8. Turn to rs. In any sc join white with a sl st. chain 3, and dc in every sc and bobble st around, sl st to top of ch 3. (72 sts)

Round 9. Ch 3 and dc around.

Round 10. Repeat round 9 and end off.

Repeat rounds 7 -10,  6 more times. Total of 7 rounds of bobbles.

Repeat round 7 one more time and end off.

Weave in any ends.

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 each st around. Sl st to top of ch 3.

Rounds 5 - 9. Ch 3 and dc around. Join in top of ch 3 and finish off.

Round 10.  Ch 1 and sc in same st, sc around, sl st to 1st sc and end off.

Round 11. WS. Join new color with a sl st in any sc, sc in next 2 sts, bobble st in next st, * sc in next 3 sts, bobble st in next st* repeat from * around.

Sl st in  1st sc and finish off. Weave in ends.

Attach color yarn to top of hat with sl st. Make 1 bobble st and end off leaving a 5 in tail on both ends of yarn. Thread yarn inside hat, tie secure knot and weave in ends. ( I made a 5 dc bobble for this on on top of hat, just do one extra yarn over when making the bobble)

  

Bobble Cuddle Sack with Hat

Here is Bubbles modeling my latest cuddle sack and matching hat.. I use Pound of Love yarn in white and Bubble Gum Pink. I have written the pattern but want to make a couple more before posting it to make sure I have not made any mistakes.

Two Cuddle Sacks with matching Hats

Here are two more cuddle sacks with matching hats. Sure glad my local hospital wants a lot of these cuddle sacks because I really enjoy making them.

Granny Square Baby Blanket

Here is another granny square baby blanket. I used Lions Brand Pound of Love yarn, in white, creamsicle and Honey Bee yellow.

4 Cuddle Sacks with Hats

Here are four more cuddle sacks with matching hats.

Twin Stitch Baby Blanket

Here is another baby blanket finished. I used the twin stitch pattern with Lions Brand Pound of Love Yarn.

2 Cuddle Sacks with Matching Hats

Here are my latest cuddle sacks with matching hats. The nurses at my local hospital said they really like my cuddle sacks and will take all I can make. So I am on the look out for new patterns and color combinations.

Donated 82 Hats Today

Frank and I just donated 82 hats to our local Help For Kids program. Now our tubs are empty and we have to get busy and fill them again.

Twin Stitch Baby Blanket

Here is another baby blanket completed. I use the twin stitch pattern and Bernat Softee Baby Yarn called Baby Demim Marble.

Donations made this week

We donated 99 items to God's Tiny Angels and 56 items to our local hospital this week. It is such a good feeling to be able to help people and we got to see 3 new born babies at the hospital today.

Tri color Granny Square Baby Blanket

I used three colors in this granny square baby blanket. Used all Lions Brand Pound of Love Yarn.

57 Loom Knitted Hats

Here are some of  Frank's latest loom knitted hats. 42 hats for older children and 15 newborn hats.

Pink and White Round Ripple Baby Blanket

I have been crocheting this baby blanket off and on for over a week and finally got it done tonight.

2 Cuddle Sacks with matching Hats

Well, I started crocheting a baby blanket but loss interest very quickly. I had skin cancer removed from my arm on the 10th and with 15 stitches, my arm was very sore, so it has been hard to crochet. Most of the pain is gone now but find it its easier to crochet cuddle sacks as they are smaller than blankets. So here are my lastest two sacks with matching hats. The blue one with front post stitches is the new Lions Brand Pound of Love in Bluebell. The yellow I crocheted using my Sweet Baby cuddle sack pattern in Honey Bee also new from Pound of Love yarn. Next week I have more skin cancer removed from my neck, hopefully it won't keep me from crocheting.

Twin Stitch Cuddle Sack and Hat

Here is another cuddle sack with matching hat. I used the twin stitch and Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly yarn. The color is called Cool Baby. Enough cuddle sacks for now, I will start on a blanket tomorrow.

Halloween Hats

Here are 46 hats for Halloween that will be donated to God's Tiny Angels. Frank loom knitted most of them, but I crocheted a few and crocheted 2 pair of booties.

X Stitch Cuddle Sack with Matching Hat

Here is another cuddle sack with matching hat. I use my X Stitch Cuddle Sack pattern with Lions Brand Pound of Love yarn in their new Creamsicle corlor.

2nd Sweet Baby Cuddle Sack and Hat

Here is Bubbles in another Sweet Baby cuddle sack with matching hat.  I used Red Heart Baby Love yarn for this one.