Boys Gown 2 to 3 pound Preemie
Lions Brand Jamie Yarn in white, 1 skein of blue, or any sport 3 ply yarn, # 3 .
Size 8 hook.
Ribbon of color of your choice.
Bodice
Row 1: Chain 30. Skip 2 chains. 1 hdc in 3rd chain from hook and in next 3 ch. In next ch 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc. 1 hdc in next 4 ch. 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc. 1 hdc in next 8 ch. 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch. 1 hdc in next 4 ch, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch. 1 hdc in next 4 ch. Ch 2. Turn.
Row 2: Skip 1st st. 1 hdc in each st (4 st) to ch 1 space. *1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in ch 1 space, 1 hdc in each hdc to ch 1 space, * repeat * to * to end. Ch 2, turn.
Row 3 to 4: Repeat row 2.
Row 5: Skip 1 hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc to ch 1 space. 1 hdc, ch 2 in ch 1 space. Skip next hdc to next ch 1 space, and join with 1 hdc. Armhole made. 1 hdc in next hdc to next ch 1 space. hdc in ch 1 space ch 2. Skip hdc to next ch 1 space. 1 hdc in ch 1 space. 1 hdc in remaining stitches.
Skirt
Row 1: Change to blue yarn. Ch 3, in next st 1 dc, next st 2 dc. * 1 dc in next two sts, 2 dc in next st.* Work in this pattern across each ch 2 spaces. Ch 3, turn. 55 dc.
Row 2: Skip next dc. 1 dc in next st, *ch 3, skip next st, 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip a st, 1 dc in next 3 sts * Repeat * to * across. End with 1 dc in last 2 sts. Ch 3 turn.
Row 3: 1 dc in next st, *ch 1, 1 sc in first ch 3 space, ch 3, 1 sc in next ch 3 space, ch 1. 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next, 1 dc in next,* Repeat * to * to end of row. End with 1 dc in last two sts. Ch 3 turn.
Row 4 : 1 dc in 2nd st , * Ch 3, 1 sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, 1 dc in next 4 dc.* Repeat * to * to end with 1 dc in last 2 dc. Ch 3 turn
Row 5: 1 dc in next st, * ch 1 in ch 3 space, sc, ch 3, 1 dc in next 4 dc.* Repeat * to * across. End with 1 dc in last 2 dc. Ch 3 turn.
Row 6 to 16 or desired length. Repeat rows 4 and 5. End off.
Sleeve
Row 1: Attach blue yarn in second chain for sleeve. Ch 3. Work 1 dc in next 2 sts. *Ch 3 miss 1 st, 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip 1 st , 1 dc in next 3 sts* Repeat * to * around. End with 1 dc in next st. Join to top of ch 3. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2: 1 sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, *1 sc in next ch 3 space, ch 1, 1 dc in next 3 dc, Ch 1* Repeat * to * around. Join last st to 3rd ch in ch 4. Ch 3. Repeat row 1 and 2 till 5 rows are complete.
Trim: Attach white to bottom of garment, Ch 1. Working evenly in dc and ch in last row, sc in next st, ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, ch 1.* to corner, 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc in each corner. Work pattern up opening to neckline. Neckline ~ 1 sc in each ch to corner. Work evenly down other side then finish bottom trim. Join to ch 1. End off and hide tails.Attach white to sleeve the same as garment. Using 2 sc, ch 1, put trim around each arm.
Hat
Row 1: Ch 4, join to form a circle. Ch 3. Crochet 11 more dc in circle. Join to top of ch 3. Ch 3.
Row 2: 1 dc in same place as ch 3, 2 dc in each dc of prior row. 24 dc. Join to top of ch 3. Ch 3
Row 3: 1 dc in next two dc, *ch 3, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next st, ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 dc.* Around. Join row. Ch 3.
Row 4: 1 dc in next 2 dc, *ch 1, 1 sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, 1 sc in ch 3 space, ch 1, 1 dc in next three dc* Repeat around. Join to ch 3. Ch 3.
Repeat row 3 and 4 once then end off. Attach white yarn and trim hat with same pattern as gown. End off. Hide and trim all ends.
Weave ribbon in row 1 of bodice and row 1 of skirt. The opening can be used in front or back. Very versatile. Works up fast once you get the pattern. Let me know how you like it.
Have a good one......Nan......
