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