Delivery # 3

This delivery will have to go through the Postal Service.  No GYN is needed.  Just a box and some tape.  Address label is also necessary.  The box is stuffed and ready to go.  It has Preemie blankets, cuddle sacs and matching hats, demise gowns and matching hats, and hats, lots of hats.  By the time I filled the box, my container of crocheted things was just about empty.  This delivery is going to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pa.  My next job is to go into mass production again!

New hat tomorrow!

Have a good one.....Nan

Hat with Brim

Hat With Brim

Patons Beehive Baby Sport Hush-a-bye Ombre, Size G hook, small amount pink for trim.

Fpdc - Front post double crochet stitch.

Row 1:  Ch 4 and join with sl st to make a circle.  Ch 3, counts as 1 dc, 15 dc in center of circle.  Join to ch 3.  Do not turn.

Row 2:  Ch 3. 1 dc in next st.  Fpdc in same st.  *1 dc in next 2 st, fpdc in same st.* around.  Join in top of ch 3.  8 posts, 16 dc.

Row 3:  Ch 3.  1 dc in next two st, fpdc in post, * 1 dc in next 3 st, fpdc in next post* around.  Join in top of ch 3.  8 posts, 24 dc.

Row 4:  Ch 3.  1 dc in next 3 sts, fpdc around fpdc. *1 dc in next 4 st, fpdc in next post* around.  Join in top of ch 3. 

Row 5 to 8:  Repeat row 4.

Row 9:  Ch 4, skip 1 st, *dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st.* around.

Row 1 of Brim:  Slip st into ch 1 space.  Ch 6, 1 dc in same space, * dc, ch 3, dc in next space* around.  Join to top of ch 6 in 3rd ch space.

Row 2:  Slip st into ch 3 space.  Ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same space, * 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next space* around.  Join in top of ch 3.  End off.

Row 3:  Trim.  Attach pink yarn in and dc, ch 2, 1 sc in each dc, sc, ch 2, sc in all ch 2 spaces to form a peak.  Attach to beginning ch 2 and end off.  Weave all ends in.   

Vacation

Just returned from vacation.  As soon as I get back in the groove I will post more patterns.  Thank you.

Have a good one.....Nan.....

Hat

Here is a picture of the latest hats I have made.  I add buttons and different things.  There is a button in the center of the flower to set it off.  The curley cue hat is the rose colored one in the right corner.  It is easy to do.  The yarns now a days must be seen and felt to see if they are 4 ply, 3 ply or sport, or baby yarn.  They now use # 1, 2, 3, 4.  I like the 2 & 3, for all  my projects but some are listed as # (sport) and they are really 4 (worsted).  Not complaining because I will use it anyway! 

Have a good one.....Nan

Curly cues

I was experimenting with different embellishments on the hats and did curly cues on the top.  I chained 20 and attached the chain to the top of the hat, then chained 20 more.  I put 3 sc in each ch on both ends of the chain.  It curled by its self.  If you don't want a curl you can unravel it to give it a different design.  Make at least 4 of these for the top of the hat.  Will post a pix.

Have a good one.....Nan

Update!

I continue to add to the stash of gowns and hats for the preemies on a daily basis.  I found some cute buttons that I have added to some of the hats.  They really look different.  I keep trying different colors also.  Then I will call the NICU's to see if they need more and I have another in my sites!

Have a good one.....Nan

Blue and White hat

Pattern for Blue and white hat

Lions Brand Yarn - Baby Soft Pastel Blue & small amount Lions Brand White.
                                Baby Soft Yellow and small amount Bernat Softee Baby in Candy Baby
                                Size G hook

Row 1:   In main color ch 4 and join to form a ring.  Ch 1, 12 sc in circle, join.  Do not turn.

Row 2:  Ch 4, counts as dc and ch 1, 1 dc in next st, *ch 1,  1 dc in next st*, around.  12 dc and 12 ch 1 spaces.  Join to top of ch 3.  Ch 3.

Row 3:  1 dc in same st, ch 1.  *2 dc in next dc, skipping ch 1 space, ch 1*  around 24 dc and 12 ch 1 spaces.  Join.

Row 4:  Join white yarn, Ch 3.  1 dc in same space, 1 dc in next st, *skip ch 1 space, ch 1,  2 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next st*  around.  36 dc and 12 ch spaces.

Row 5: Join blue, ch 3.  2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, *skip ch 1 space, ch 1, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st.*  around.  Join.

Row 6:  Join white.  Ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 dc, *ch 1, skip ch 1,  1 dc in next 4 st*  Around.  48 dc 12 ch 1 spaces.

Row 7:  Join blue and repeat row 7 until there are 12 rows completed.  End off.

Trim:  Attach white, ch 1, 1 sc in each st and ch space around.  Join and end off.  Hide all ends.

This pattern can be made bigger or smaller bu the number of stitches between ch 1 spaces.  For a larger one I have 5 stitches between ch 1 spaces, and have 15 rows in the hat.  I am working on another one, adding ears on the top and long ear flaps.  Pix when done!.

Have fun!

Have a good one......Nan!......

Tam Bonnet for preemie

Tam Bonnet

Paton Beehive Baby Sport Hush-a-bye ombre, or any # 3 yarn, Size G hook, small amount of contrasting yarn,  Ribbon.

Shell - 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same st.

Row 1:  Ch 4 and join to form ring, ch 1, 8 sc in center, join to top of ch 1.  8 sc. Turn every row.

Row 2:  Ch 3 2 dc in first st, 3 dc in each st around.  Join.  24 dc.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.

Row 4: Ch 3 dc in 1st st, 2 dc in each st around. Join.  48 dc.

Row 5:  Ch 1 sc in each st around.  Join. 

Row 6:  Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around.  Join.

Row 7:  Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around.  Join.  Remember turn every row.

Row 8:  Ch 3, 1 dc in 1st st, 2 dc in each st around.  Join.  96 st.

Row 9 to 12:  Repeat row 3 and 6.  Alternating.

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in next two st, sc next 2 sts tog, *sc in next 2 st, sc next two tog* to end.  Join.

Row 14:  Ch 3 dc in next 3 st, dc next 2 st tog, * dc in next 4 sts, dc next two tog* around.  Join.

Row 15:  Ch 1 sc in each st around.  Join. 

Row 16:  Ch 4, skip next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st, around.  Join.

Row 17:  Ch 1, sc in each st and ch space around.  Join.

Row 18:  Ch 1, sc in 1st st, *skip next st, shell in next st, skip next st, sc in next st* around.  Join.  End off.

Row 19:  Using a contrasting color, Join to dc, ch 1, *sc in each st to ch 2, sc, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space* around.  End off.  Hide and cut all ends.

Using contrasting yarn, ch 175 and weave in ch 1 spaces of row 16.  You can use ribbon if you want.   

Flower:

Ch 4 and join.  12 sc in center.

Row 2:  Ch 1 sc in same space,  *5 dc in next space, sc in next*  around.  Join to ch 1.  6 petals.  End off.

Row 3: Join contrasting color.  Join in 1st dc, ch 1, sc in first st 2 sc in next 3 st, 1 sc in next dc.  Work a long sc by grabing the sc from first row and pluuing stitch up but making it look like petals are separated.  Work each petal the same.  Join and end off leaving a 12 inch tail of yarn.  Hide all ends except long tail. 
 
Using a yarn needle sew flower to hat around row 10 to 14.  Tie and end off hiding ends.

 To make bigger hat repeat row 3 and 6 till you have the size you want.

Have fun.  It's easy. 

Have a good one.....Nan

Ruffle Hat Redo

I made the ruffled Hat Pattern and when I was done with it, I folded the ruffle and the first two rows back on the hat.  It turned out really different.  Cute too.  Just a different view does wonders.  Try it!

Have a good one....Nan. 

Orchid Preemie Hat

Orchid Preemie Hat

Bernat Baby, Soft Lilac, #1 yarn, Size G hook, Small amount white baby yarn

Row 1:   Ch 4 and join to form circle.  Ch 3, counts as 1 dc.  11 dc in center.  Join to top of ch 3.  Ch 3.   12 dc.  Do not turn.

Row 2:  1 dc in same st as ch.  2 dc in each st around.  Join.  Ch 3.  24 dc.

Row 3 & 4:  1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next. * 1 dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st*  Repeat * to * around for both rows.  Join, Ch 3.

Row 5 to 11:  1 dc in same st as ch.  *Skip 2 st.  2 dc between dc of prior row* (like a grannie square)  Repeat * to * around. Ch 3.  Join to top of ch 3. 

Trim:  Attach white yarn, ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around.  Join.  Attach lilac.  Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around.  Join.  End off.  Weave all tails in and cut tails.

You can embellish with flowers on the side of hat.  Use different colors.  Have fun.

Have a good one... Nan

V-Stitch Preemie Gown

V-Stitch Preemie Gown

V-Stitch - 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in same st.

Lions Brand Baby Soft in Pastel Print, Size G Hook, Two flat white buttons, Two blue bear buttons, White ribbon

Row 1:  Ch 39.  1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 6 ch.  1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch. 1 hdc in next 6 ch, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch. 1 hdc in next 10 ch, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch.  1 hdc in next 6, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next st.  1 hdc in next 6 ch.   Ch 2, turn.

Row 2:   1 hdc in 2nd 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 end.  Ch 2 turn.

Row 3 to 8:  Repeat row 2.

Row 9:  *1 hdc in each st to ch 1 space.  *1 hdc in ch 1 space, ch 3, skip to next ch 1*, Repeat * to *.   Ch 3, turn.

Row 10:  Skip 1 st, *v-stitch in next st, skip 1 st *.  Continue across row, end with 1 dc in last st.  Ch 3.

Row 11:  V-stitch in each ch 1 across row.  End with 1 dc in last dc.  Ch 3, turn.  Repeat row 11 until 28 rows complete.  End off.

Attach white on last row, ch 2. Sc ch 1 in every other st across bottom, work same up back, neckline, and down other side.  Join to ch 2, end off. Hide tails.

Sleeves:

Attach yarn to ch 3 space.  Ch 3, Work v-st evenly around armhole.  11 v-sts and 1 ch 3.  Ch 3, turn.  Repeat pattern for 5 rows of sleeve.  Trim with white.

Hat: 

Row 1: Ch 4 and join to form a circle.  Ch 3.  13 dc in circle.  Ch 3.  Do not turn.

Row 2:  1 dc in same st as ch 3.  2 dc in each st around.  Join to top of ch 3.  Ch 3.  Do not turn.

Row 3: 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next*, ending with 1 dc.  Join to top of ch 3.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 4:  1 dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next around, leaving last 8 st undone to form neckline. Ch 3 turn.

Row 5:  *Skip 2 dc, v-st in next st*, Repeat around. 1 dc in last st.  Ch 3.

Row 6 to 9.  Repeat row 5. 

Attach white to side of hat. Ch 2.  Work 1 sc, ch 1 to front of hat.  Work 1 sc, ch 1, skip next st to end.  Continue with 1 sc, ch 1 around.  End by joining to ch 2.

Attach bear buttons to front of gown.  Sew two white buttons to back of gown.  Weave ribbon under bodice and around botton of hat.    

Use a different color of yarn, leave buttons off.  Have fun!

Have a good one.....Nan

Patterns

Check back tomorrow.  New pattern will be posted for an Angel Gown.

Yarn

So many people are thanking me for making these patterns available.  It all started because I wanted to use up some extra yarn.  What better way than to give to the Preemies.  Once I really got into it, I had to go out and get more yarn.  There are so many new patterns and colors now.  I needed one of everything.  Then I found my likes and dislikes.  I have run out of some of my likes.  Now I am finding there are numerous people out there that are doing the same.  A big thank you goes out to each and everyone who is doing this........

Have a good one......Nan

Little ears!

I used one of my ear flap patterns and then made little ears and placed them on the hat.  I sewed then on it.  Oh so cute!  Just another few stitches and you can do the same!......

Have a good one.....Nan.......

Hat with ear flaps!

Yes, it was just a matter of time before I made a pattern for a hat with ear flaps for the babies. 

Fpdc - front post double crochet

Row 1:  Ch 4 and join with sl st.  Ch 3, counts as 1 dc.  13 dc in center.  Sl st to top of ch 3.  Ch 3. (14 dc.)

Row 2:  1 dc in same st,  2 dc in next st around ending with sl st in top of ch 3.  Ch 3. (28 dc)

Row 3:  1 dc in same space, *fpdc in next dc, 2 dc in next st,*  Repeat * to * around.  Join to top of ch 3,  ch 3.  14 posts.

Row 4:  2 dc in next st fpdc around next fpdc, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next. fpdc around fpdc*  Repeat * to *.  Join.  Ch 3.

Row 5 to 11:  Repeat row 4.  End with  ch 3.

Ear flaps: Ch 3 counts as 1 st dc.  Dc in next 8 st.  Ch 3 turn.  9 dc.
                Decrease dc over next 2 st, 1 dc in next 3 sts, dec dc over next 2 st, 1 dc in last st.  7 dc. Ch 3
                Decrease dc over next 2 st, 1 dc in next st, dec dc over next 2 st, 1 dc in last st. Ch 3.  5 st.
                Dec dc over next 2 st, repeat once.  End off.   
Skip 17 st and attach yarn in next st and repeat ear flap.      

Attach white yarn any where, ch 2, 1 sc in each dc and around ear flaps for trim.  Sl st to ch 2 and end off.  Hide and cut all tails.

Angel Gown and Hat # 4

Angel Gown and Hat # 4

Bernat Softee Baby Baby Baby or # 3 yarn, Small amount white for trim, Size G hook.

Gown Bodice

Row 1:  Ch 41.  1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook.  1 hdc in next 4 ch, hdc, ch 1, hdc in next st.  1 hdc in next 6 ch, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next st,  1 hdc in next 9 ch, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next st,  1 hdc in next 6 ch, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in next 5 ch.  Ch 2, turn.

Row 2:  Skip 1 st st, 1 hdc in each st around.  1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in each ch 1 space.  Ch 2, turn.

Row 3 to 8:  Repeat row 2.

Row 9:  1 hdc in second st and each st until ch 1 space.  1 hdc in ch 1 space, ch 4 for armhole, 1 hdc in next ch 1 space.  Hdc in each st to ch 1 space, 1 hdc in ch 1 sp, ch 4, 1 hdc in ch 1 space, 1 hdc in remaining sts.  Ch 3 turn.

Row 10:  1 dc in 1st st, skip 1 st, *Shell in next st ( 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc), skip1 st, 1 dc in next 3 sts*,  Continue across row * to * doing pattern in ch 4 for armhole.  End with 1 dc in last 2 sts.  10 shells.

Row 11:  Ch 3, turn.  1 dc in top of dc, * shell in ch 1 space, 1 dc in each of dc from prior row*  End with 1 dc in last two sts. 

Row 12 to 27:  Repeat row 11.  End off.

Trim.  Attach white yarn, ch 2, 1 sc in each dc and ch 1 space on bottom.  Sc ch 1, sc in corner st.  Work sc up front, then around neckline, then down other front doing 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc in each corner.  End off and hide all tails.  If the fronts don't lay flat, there are too many sc.

Sleeves:  Attach yarn under arm, ch 3, work 12 dc in prior row. Skip 1 st, shell in next st, skip 1, 12 dc in prior row.  Slip st in top of ch 3, ch 3 turn and repeat row 5 times.

Using white yarn ch 150. Weave in Row 1 and Row 9 of bodice.  Ribbon can also be used.

Hat

Ch 13, Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 9 ch. 6 hdc in last ch, working down other side of ch, 1 hdc in next 10 st.  Ch 3 turn.

Row 2:  1 dc in 2nd st, 1 dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in next 4 st, 1dc in next 10 sts.  Ch 3 turn.

Row 3:  1 dc in 2nd st, 1 dc in next 12 st, 2 dc in next6 st, 1 dc in next 11 st.  Ch 3 turn.

Row 4:  1 dc in 2nd st, 1 dc in next 13 st, 2 dc in next 2 st, 1 dc in next st,  2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next, 2 dc in next, 1 dc in next, 2 dc in next, 1 dc in 14 st.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 5 to 10:  *Skip 2 st, shell in next st,*  End 1 dc in last st.  10 shells.  End off.

Trim:  Attach white yarn, ch 2, 1 sc in each dc of front, skipping each ch 1 space.  Sc, ch 1, sc in corners, sc around neck of hat.  End off.  Hide all ends.  Ch 150 for tie and weave in neckline. 

Simple pattern?  Use different colors. 

New pattern

I am finishing up a new gown.  It's not quite done.  I also made the matching hat but not sure if I like it.  Check back tomorrow please.

Have a good one.....Nan

New Delivery!

I delivered 100 blankets to the second NICU today.  This Unit just opened in October.  It is awsome.  I got a tour to see where the items were going.  Of course I didn't see any babies, but did get to see everything else.  How wonderful they have these units to help a little life begin.  Thank you for letting me help......

Have a good one......Nan

Another NICU

I got permission from the Nurse Manager to donate more blankets and hats.  I have them ready to go.  Delivery will be this week.  I would love to donate a total of 1,000 blankets and 1,000 hats for the Preemies.  Anyone reading this blog can donate to this project if they want.  I would love to get a hat from every state.  Any takers?  Contact me......

Have a good one....Nan

Shell-post Gown for Preemies

I am a little ahead of myself for once.  I had two items going at the same time.

Shell-post Gown for Preemies

Lions Brand Baby Soft White, leftover variegated yarn, Size G hook.

Bodice:

Row 1: Ch 33.  1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 5 ch, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next st,  1 hdc in next 4 ch, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch, 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 remaining 6 ch.  Ch 3 turn.

Row 2:  Skip 1st hdc.  In back loops - 1 hdc in each hdc till ch 1, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in each ch 1 space across.  Ch 3, turn.  Repeat for rows 3 to 8.

Skirt:       Fpdc - Front post dc.  Bpdc - Back post dc.

Row 9:  1 dc in each st until ch 1, dc in ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in next ch 1 space, continue across.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 10:  Skip 1 st dc, *5 dc in next st, skip next st, dc in next st, skip next st*, repeat * to * end with dc in last ch 3.  Ch 3, turn. 

Row 11:  *5 dc in 3rd dc of shell, fpdc in single dc,* across.  Ch 3 turn.

Row 12: * 5 dc in top of shell, bpdc in single dc* across.  Ch 3 turn.

Repeat rows 11 & 12 for a total of 25 rows ( skirt has 16 rows of shells)  End off.

Sleeves:  Attach yarn in 1st ch of ch 2, ch 3, Work pattern around armhole, 5 shells. Join each row, ch 3.  Do 5 rows of shells  for each sleeve.  End off.  Attach variegated yarn to end of arm, ch 2, sc in same space, ch 1, sc in next space around. Join in ch 2.   End.

Attach variegated yarn in one of bottom stitches, ch 2, *sc in same space, ch 1, sc in next st* till corner.  In each corner do 1 sc ch 1, 1 sc,   Repeat * to * on fronts and nechline and bottom of gown.  End off.  Hide all ends and trim.

Here is the hat to match. 

Row 1: Ch 4, join.  Ch 2, 11 hdc in chain working over tail of yarn.  Join.  Ch 2. 12 hdc.

Row 2:  1 hdc in next 3 st, 3 hdc in next st, 1 hdcin next 2 st, 3 hdc in next st,  1 hdc in next 2 st, 3 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next 2 st, 2 hdc in same space as ch 2,  join.  Ch 2.

Row 3:  2 hdc in same sp as ch 2, 1 hdc in next 4 st, 3 hdc in next sp, * 1 hdc in next 5, 3 hdc in next st*, around.

Continue increasing for next 2 rows.

Pattern row :  Ch 3, skip next st, *5 dc in next st, skip next st, dc in next st* around until you have 7 shells.  End with 1 dc.  Ch 3.

Row 2:  Repeat rows 11 & 12 of skirt until 7 rows of pattern are finished. End off.  Attach variegated yarn, ch 2, 1 sc in same space, 1 sc in each space around hat with 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc in corners.  End off, hide ends and trim.

For hat tie, ch 100, cut yarn, hide ends, weave through holes on complete bottom of hat.

For Gown ties, ch 150, cut yarn, hide ends, weave through row 1 and row 9 of gown.  Garment is now finished. 

Easy to do?  Are you donating your work?   If you need to donate someplace and don't know where, I will gladly accept any donations of garments.  Just contact me.

Have a good one.....Nan....