I have another box of goodies ready to go to CHOPS. I did hear from a Mother that her baby is at CHOPS and she loves all the little garments. It is very rewarding to hear this.
Please, if you repost my patterns, please give me credit for them as I am making my own patterns. Thank you.
Have a good one......Nan.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Chops!
CHOPS - Children's Hospital of Philly. I received a beautiful letter yesterday thanking me for all the items I donated in March. Hats, blankets, demise gowns and cuddle sacs. They named me "Operation Grandma Nancy." There is actually a use for the cuddle sacs. Some ladies questioned me about their use. So I guess go ahead and make them. They are using the fleece blankets to put next to the babies skin as they wrap them up in their big blankets. So if you had any doubts about donating things call them first, and then get busy. It really is rewarding!
Have a good one..... Nan....
Have a good one..... Nan....
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Pink Ruffled Gown
Pink Ruffled Gown
Lions Brand Baby Soft Yarn - White and pink, size g hook.
Shell: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in ch 1 space; Fpdc: Front Post DC.
Row 1:With white yarn ch 39. 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. (Counts as 1 hdc) 1 hdc in next 4 ch, 3 hdc in next ch, (creates corner) 1 hdc in next 5 ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in next 11 ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 5 hdc in next 5 ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in next 6 ch. Ch 3 turn. Counts as 1 hdc.
Row 2: Skip 1 hdc, *1 hdc in each hdc, working in back stitch only, 3 hdc in 2nd hdc of corner st* around. End with ch 3, turn.
Row 3 to row 7: Repeat row 2.
Row 8: 1 hdc in each st to corner, 1 hdc in first two st, ch 3 and skip to next corner. 1 hdc in second st, forms armhole, 1 hdc in each hdc across front to 2nd corner st. 1 hdc in 2nd st, ch 3, 1 hdc in 2nd st of corner. 1 hdc in remaining stitches. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9: 1 dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next, *1 dc in next 3, 2 dc in next st* Repeat across working in ch 3 at armholes. Ch 3 turn.
Row 10: Skip 1st st, 1 dc in next st, skip 2 st, shell in next st, * skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, skip next st, shell in next st* across. Ending with skip 2 st, 1 dc in last 3 st. Ch 3 turn.
Row 11: Skip 1st st, 1 dc in next 2 st, *shell in ch 1 space of previous shell, 1 fpdc in next dc* across. End with 1 dc in last 2 dc. Ch 3 turn.
Row 12 to 26: Repeat row 11, keeping post st on the right side of pattern. End off.
Pink trim on bodice: With right side facing you and garment upside down, attach pink to first hdc front loop on row 4. Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, *ch 3, 1 sc in next st* across row working in front loop. End off.
Attach pink to front loops of row 8. Repeat * to * of trim above to underarm, end off. Attach to underarm on front, work across front, end off. Join at underarm and work across to back opening. Cut yarn.
Sleeves: Attack white in underarm. Ch 3, Work 21 dc in armhole opening. Join to top of ch 3. Ch 3.
Row 2 to 4: 1 dc in each dc around. Join, ch 3.
Trim: Attach pink yarn on bottom of garment. Ch 1, sc in same st. 1 sc in each st to ch 1 space. 1sc, ch1, 1 sc in ch 1 space. Repeat to corner. 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc in each corner. Work up the back, around neckline, and down other side working sc evenly around. End off.
Weave all ends in, cutting all tails. For all ties: Ch 150 in pink, end off. Weave in row 1 and 9 evenly. Weave in ends in chain.
Any problems with my patterns, or if you need help, please let me know. I do try to make the patterns easy to use and read so you can make them up quickly for the babies. A lot of the patterns are interchangeable pattern wise. So sit back and enjoy the pattern.
Have a good one.....Nan
Lions Brand Baby Soft Yarn - White and pink, size g hook.
Shell: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in ch 1 space; Fpdc: Front Post DC.
Row 1:With white yarn ch 39. 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. (Counts as 1 hdc) 1 hdc in next 4 ch, 3 hdc in next ch, (creates corner) 1 hdc in next 5 ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in next 11 ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 5 hdc in next 5 ch, 3 hdc in next ch, 1 hdc in next 6 ch. Ch 3 turn. Counts as 1 hdc.
Row 2: Skip 1 hdc, *1 hdc in each hdc, working in back stitch only, 3 hdc in 2nd hdc of corner st* around. End with ch 3, turn.
Row 3 to row 7: Repeat row 2.
Row 8: 1 hdc in each st to corner, 1 hdc in first two st, ch 3 and skip to next corner. 1 hdc in second st, forms armhole, 1 hdc in each hdc across front to 2nd corner st. 1 hdc in 2nd st, ch 3, 1 hdc in 2nd st of corner. 1 hdc in remaining stitches. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9: 1 dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next, *1 dc in next 3, 2 dc in next st* Repeat across working in ch 3 at armholes. Ch 3 turn.
Row 10: Skip 1st st, 1 dc in next st, skip 2 st, shell in next st, * skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, skip next st, shell in next st* across. Ending with skip 2 st, 1 dc in last 3 st. Ch 3 turn.
Row 11: Skip 1st st, 1 dc in next 2 st, *shell in ch 1 space of previous shell, 1 fpdc in next dc* across. End with 1 dc in last 2 dc. Ch 3 turn.
Row 12 to 26: Repeat row 11, keeping post st on the right side of pattern. End off.
Pink trim on bodice: With right side facing you and garment upside down, attach pink to first hdc front loop on row 4. Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, *ch 3, 1 sc in next st* across row working in front loop. End off.
Attach pink to front loops of row 8. Repeat * to * of trim above to underarm, end off. Attach to underarm on front, work across front, end off. Join at underarm and work across to back opening. Cut yarn.
Sleeves: Attack white in underarm. Ch 3, Work 21 dc in armhole opening. Join to top of ch 3. Ch 3.
Row 2 to 4: 1 dc in each dc around. Join, ch 3.
Trim: Attach pink yarn on bottom of garment. Ch 1, sc in same st. 1 sc in each st to ch 1 space. 1sc, ch1, 1 sc in ch 1 space. Repeat to corner. 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc in each corner. Work up the back, around neckline, and down other side working sc evenly around. End off.
Weave all ends in, cutting all tails. For all ties: Ch 150 in pink, end off. Weave in row 1 and 9 evenly. Weave in ends in chain.
Any problems with my patterns, or if you need help, please let me know. I do try to make the patterns easy to use and read so you can make them up quickly for the babies. A lot of the patterns are interchangeable pattern wise. So sit back and enjoy the pattern.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Pretty in Pink
Working on another Gown pattern as we speak. Stay tuned! Will be posted in the next day or two.
Have a good one......Nan
Have a good one......Nan
Thursday, April 26, 2012
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
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
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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
Have a good one..... Nan
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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
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
Friday, April 20, 2012
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
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.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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
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.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
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
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.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
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
Have a good one.......Nan
Sunday, April 1, 2012
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
Have a good one.....Nan
Thursday, March 22, 2012
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
New hat tomorrow!
Have a good one.....Nan
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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.
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.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
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.....
Have a good one.....Nan.....
Friday, March 2, 2012
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
Have a good one.....Nan
Thursday, March 1, 2012
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
Monday, February 27, 2012
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
Have a good one.....Nan
Friday, February 24, 2012
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!......
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!
Monday, February 20, 2012
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
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.
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