Pink Shell Baby Blanket

I finished crocheting this baby blanket tonight. I really finished it last night but ran out of yarn with about 20 inch to finishing the edging. I hate when that happens. I was baby-sitting away from home and didn't have anymore matching yarn with me.

5-10 Point Starburst Baby Blanket

I got this pattern from Rose Red Designs. I used a H hook and Lion Brand Pound of Love Yarn. It really gives the round ripple a different look.

X Stitch Cuddle Sack with Hat Pattern

I have been working on a cuddle sack pattern using the X stitch. I finally got the hat finished yesterday and the pattern completed. So here it is. This pattern has not been tested so if you find something wrong please let me know.


X Stitch Cuddle Sack and Hat

Baby Yarn use G Hook
About 13" wide by 16" long

X Stitch: Skip one st and dc in next st: dc in skipped st forming an X
(For this pattern you will be making 4 x stitches using 8 dc stitches.)

Round 1: Ch 2, (do not count as first dc) 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 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (84 dc)

Round 8: Ch 3, (counts as 1 dc) dc in next 3 sts, *4 X stiches in next 8 sts, dc in next 4 sts*, repeat from * around.
Join in top of ch 3.

Round 9 - 32: Repeat round 8.

Round 33: Ch 1, sc in each dc around. Join with a slipstich to first sc. End off.
Weave in any ends.

HAT

X Stitch Hat

Baby Yarn use H Hook


Row 1…Ch 4, slip st together, ch 2, 15 dc in center of ring (ch 2 counts as 1 st) (16 st)
Slip st to top of ch 2, ch 2.
Row 2…dc in base of ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st to top of chain 2, ch 2. (32 sts)
Row 3…dc in base of chain, * dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from *, sl st to chain, ch 2. (48 sts)
Row 4…Dc in next 3 sts, x st over the next 8 dc, *dc in next 4 sts, x stitch over next 8 dc* Repeat from * around. Slip st in top of ch. Ch 2.
Rows... 5 - 9 Repeat Row 4. At the end of row 9, sl st in top of ch 2.
Rows...10 -11 Chain 1 and single crochet around. Finish off and weave in all loose ends.

33 More Hats from Frank's Loom

Here are 33 hats Frank loom knitted. We are getting a box ready to make a donation to The Bridge and Beyond this week.

4 Dish Cloths for my collection

I have been having so much fun finding and crocheting dish cloths in the last few weeks, I have decided to start my very own collection instead of giving them all away. When I get a big pile done, I will have to find a way to display them. Here are 4 I crocheted in the last couple weeks.

Blue Baby Blanket

I finally finished another baby blanket. I started this blanket a week or more ago and worked on it off and on, a little every day. I also crocheted some dish cloths and some 4 of July baby items. Pictures will be posted soon. Frank and I have both been going to different doctors for various health problems. Hopefully things will smooth out soon and I can get more crocheting done.

Karen's Diaper Cover

Here is my pattern for the diaper cover. If you make this, please let me know if you find any mistakes.

Karen's Diaper Cover

Baby Yarn
G Hook

Chain 11
Row 1: Dc in third chain from hook, dc in each remaining 9 chains, ch 3 and turn.
Row 2: Dc in base of chain 3, dc across and 2 dc in top of last chain. (12 dc's counting your chain 3's)
Chain 3 and turn.
Row3: Dc in base of chain 3 and dc across ending with 2 dc in your chain 3. ( count will be 14) Chain 3 and turn.
Row 4-11: Repeat row 3, increasing 1 on each end. End off at end of row 11. There should be 30 dc across counting ch 3.

Now turn you work so your starting chain is the top.
St into first chain. Chain 3, dc in each chain across with 2 dc in last chain. 10 dc counting your chain 3.
Chain 3 and turn.
Repeat Row 3, increasing 1 on each end till you have 11 rows. Like the other end, there should be 30 dc across counting ch 3.
Sc all around the edges, join and finish off.

NOTE: You can also make 2 pieces and sew together at the crotch
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Ties: Change 32. Make 4 ties. Sew ties on the 4 ends.

Ruffles: On the back side, 3rd row from the top, between the 6th & 7th dc from the right side, slip stitch to join at the base and chain 3, sc on the other side of the 7th dc, chain 3. Sc between the 7th & 8th dc, chain 3, repeat across leaving the last 6 dc's unworked. ( You are simply picking up stitches and doing ch 3, sc, ch 3 to make the ruffle.)
Work 2 more rows of ruffles directly below the first row.