Lacey Hat With Flower

Lion Brand Baby Soft Yarn, Main color and contrasting color.  Size G hook.

Shell - 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc.      Fpdc - Front post dc

Row 1:  Ch 4 and join to make a circle.  Ch 3, 11 dc in center of circle.  Join to top of ch 3.  Ch 3.  12 dc.

Row 2:  1 dc in same space as ch 3, 2 dc in each st around.  Join to top of ch 3.  Ch 3.  24 dc.

Row 3:  *Shell in next st, 1 dc in next st.*  Around.  Join to top of ch 3.  Ch 3.

Row 4:  *Shell in ch 1 space of shell,  fpdc around dc*  Around.  Join to top of ch 3.

Row 5 to Row 13:  Repeat row 4.  End off.

Row 14:  Join contrasting color.  Ch 1. 1 sc in same space and every stitch around.  Join.

Row 15:  Join main color.  Ch 1, 1 sc in same space and every stitch around.  Join.  End off.  Hide all ends.

Flower:

Row 1:  Ch 4 and join to form circle.  * 1 dc ch 1 in circle* Repeat until there are 12 dc and 12 ch 1 spaces.  Join. Slip st to ch 1 space, Ch 3.

Row 2:  3 dc in ch 1, *1 sc in next ch 1 space,  4 dc in next ch 1 space,*  Around.  Join and end yarn leaving a 12 inch tail. 

Row 3:  Join contrasting color to 1st dc.  Ch 1, *sc, ch 1 in each dc.  Do a long sc in each sc on row below.*  Around.  Join, end off.  Hide small tails.  Using long tail, sew flower to hat.  Hide end.

Have a good one.....Nan 

Mission Accomplished!

Today was the perfect day to deliver the blankets, hats and gowns to the NICU.  After filling and refilling the box it was time to put it in the car.  The hats for the Peds Floor was also packed and joined the box in the back seat.  Upon arriving at the NICU, we went to the desk to show the nurses what was in the box.  After all the ooo's and ahhhh's the box was handed over to the nurse's hands to be distributed as needed.  Next stop was the Peds Floor.  The Nurse came out to get the bag and couldn't believe what I had.  She couldn't wait to get back in to look at them.  So we left her at the door thanking us immensely for the present.  She gave us a great thank you and off we went.  The feeling was great.  Can't wait to do the next delivery.  I went to the fabric store today and got more fabric, and most of it is sewn and packed for the next delivery.

Have a good one..... Nan

Update

A friend of mine passed on a little info for me.  A friends baby needed to go to the NICU for monitoring.  One of the wonderful nurses brought her in a dress, bonnet and blanket for the baby.  Guess where they came from?  Yes, mine that I donated.  I am so proud!

I also called one of the NICU's and they need more supplies.  They also have a Peds floor that requested hats.  All are ready for tomorrows delivery!  So that makes 310 blankets and 136 hats that I have donated.  Trying to get to 1000.  That is my goal!  How about you?

Have a good one......Nan

Latest Preemie Gown - Pink Trim

Lion Brand Baby Soft Yarn - White and pink or any other contrasting color.  Size G Crochet Hook

Baubles:  Yarn over, draw up a loop, Yarn over,  pull through 2 loops, yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, draw up another loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, insert hook in same st, pull up loop, yarn over pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 4 remaining loops on hook.

Shell:  2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same stitch.

Fpdc: Front post double crochet

Row 1: Ch 47.  1 hdc in 3rd ch, 1 hdc in next 7 ch, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch.  1 hdc in next 7 ch, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next st.  1 hdc in next 12 ch, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch.  1 hdc in next 7 ch, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in next 7 ch.    Ch 3, turn. 

Row 2:  Skip first st.  *1 hdc in each st until ch 1 space. 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in ch 1 space.* Repeat * to * across row.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 3 to row 6:  Repeat row 2.

Row 7:  Skip 1st st, 1 hdc in next 2 st, attach pink yarn.  Do not cut white.  Do bauble in next st, using white yarn to pull through remaining 4 loops.  Working over pink yarn 1 hdc in next 3 sts, bauble in next st. 1 hdc in next 4 st.  1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in ch 1 space.  *1 hdc in next 3, bauble in next,* Repeat to ch 1 space, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in ch 1 space,  1 hdc in next 2, bauble in next, *1 hdc in next 3 sts, bauble in next*, to ch 1 space.  1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in ch 1 space.  1 hdc in next 2 sts, bauble in next, *1 hdc in next 3 sts bauble in next to ch 1 space,*  1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc in ch 1 space.  1 hdc in next 2 sts, bauble in next, * 1 hdc in next 3 sts, bauble in next.*  End with 1 hdc in last sts to end.  Ch 3 turn.

Row 8: Skip 1st st. 1 dc in each st to ch 1 space, ch 3, 1 dc in next ch 1 space.  Dc in each st to next ch 1 space, 1 dc in ch 1 space, ch 3, 1 dc in next ch 1 space.  Dc in remaining sts.  Ch 3 turn.

Row 9:  Skip 1 st.  *shell in next st, skip 1 st, 1 fpdc in next st, skip 1 st.*  Repeat around.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 10: *Shell in ch 1 space, 1 fpdc in fpdc of previous row.* End with 1 dc in last st.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 11 to Row 26:  Repeat row 10.

Arms

Row 1:  Attach white in ch space for armhole, ch 3, 26 dc around armhole opening.  Join to top of ch 3.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 2 to Row 5:  1 dc in each dc around.  Join to top of ch 3.  Ch 3.  Turn.

Attach pink yarn in bottom of gown.  Ch 1, 1 sc in same st.  1 sc in each st until ch 1 space.  Put 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in each ch 1 space.  Work to corner.  Put 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc in each corner of garment.  Work both sides and around neck in sc.  End by joining to ch 1.  Do same trim for sleeves. 

Hide all ends and trim.  Ties can be ribbon or chain 125 and weave in 1st row and last dc row of bodice. 

Hat pattern is already here and the flower is also listed already.  Have fun.

Have a good one.......Nan   

Pink Ruffled Flower

This flower is super easy to do.  Can be made bigger too.

Lion Brand Yarn Pink and small amount white

Size E crochet hook

Row 1:  Ch 4 and join.  Ch 1, 12 sc in circle.  Join. 

Row 2:  Ch 3.  5 dc in 1st sc, *6 dc in each sc around.  Join.  Cut yarn 12 inches long to use for attaching flower to any article.

Trim:  Attach white, ch 1, sc in same space, Ch 1. *Sc in next st, ch 1* around.  Join.  End off.  Hide ends.

Flower can be made bigger by using dc in first row instead of sc.  Form ruffle  in any design.

Have a good one.....Nan

Gold Trimmed Preemie Hat

Sport yarn in White and Gold, Size E hook

Row 1:  Ch 4 and join.  Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc),  11 dc in center.  Join to top of ch 3.  Ch 3.

Row 2:  1 dc in same st.  *2 dc in each dc* around.  Join to top of ch 3.  24 dc.

Row 3:  Ch 3. 1 dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next, *1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next* around.  Join to top of ch 3.

Row 4:  Ch 3.  *Skip 2 dc.  In third dc put 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc.* Repeat around.  Join to top of ch 3.

Row 5:  Ch 3.  *2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in ch 1 space on prior row.  Skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc.*  Around.  Join to top of ch 3.

Row 6:  Ch 3.  *2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in ch 1 space, 1 dc in single dc,* around. 

Row 7 to 9:  Repeat row 6.  Then end off white leaving 12 inch tail.

Trim:  Attach gold yarn, ch 1, sc in each dc, sc, ch1, sc in each ch 1 space around.  Attach to ch 1, end off.  Hide all tails.

Flower:  Ch 4 and join.  Ch 3 ( counts as 1 dc) 9 dc in circle.

Row 2:  Ch 1, sc in same ch.  *5 dc in same st, sc in next st.* around.  Join to ch 1. (5 petals) End off white.

Row 3:  Attach gold in sc space.  Ch 1, do a long sc by putting needle in row below and draw up yarn, sc in next dc, ch 1.  Sc in next st, ch 1 in all 5 dc. * Long sc in next st.  Sc, ch 1 in next 5 dc*.  around.  Join to ch 1.  Draw up loop in row below around row 1.  Ch in each space around.  End off and hide all tails.

Attach flower to hat using 12 inch tail. 

Have a good one.....Nan

Looking for another hospital!

So far I have supplied three hospitals with hats and blankets.  I have a bag of hats ready for the Pediatric Unit next.  In the mean time I do continue working on all articles that I donate.  I bought more yarn.  I thought I might run out of it.  Bob says I will never run out of yarn.  He thinks I have it hidden in every corner and under every bed.  He is partially right!  Just don't tell him.  I just love making these little hats and gowns!  Must make some new patterns.....

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

Posting

I was going to post a new pattern the other day.  I don't write the pattern down as I am doing it.  I just write it when I am done with the project.  The new pattern was sent with the hats I sent to CHOPS NICU in Philly.  So stay tuned, I will make another design and post it.  Yes, I will keep it away from the packing box!

Have a good one.....Nan

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.