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Sunshine & Lollipops sleep sack & hat pattern

Here is my latest. I call it sunshine & lollipops because of the way the colors worked out. As always, I have made every effort to insure this pattern is not already out there. If it is, I apologize, it is completely a coincidence. Enjoy!


3 oz Patons Beehive Baby Sport (light weight 3) in "big girl"
1 skein was enough for both hat and sleep sack

Size H & I hook

stitches used: sl st, ch, dc, fptc*

*fptc (front post treble crochet): yo twice, insert hook from back to front of post indicated, yo & pull thru, 4 lps on hook. yo, pull thru 2 lps (3x).

Chain 1 does not count as a stitch, this is to make sure there is no gap where the beg. ch is.

Sleep Sack Pattern

approx 14 1/2 " long & 9 1/2" wide

With I hook:

Rd 1: ch 4, join to form a ring, ch1, 12 dc in ring, join to 1st dc. (12dc)

Rd 2: ch 1, 2 dc in same st & in each st around, join to 1st dc (24 dc)

Rd 3: ch 1, 2 dc in same st, 1 dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next* rep * around, join to 1st dc. (36 dc)

Rd 4: ch 1, 2 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts* rep * around, join to 1st dc. (48 dc)

Rd 5: ch 1, 2 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts* re * around, join to 1st dc. (60 dc)

Rd 6: ch 1, dc in same st and in each st around, join to 1st dc. (60 dc)

Rd 7: ch 1, dc in same st & next 2 dc, ch 1, sk next st, *1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, ch 1, sk next st* rep * around, join to 1st dc. (15 dc groups & 15 ch 1 sps)

Rd 8: ch 1, dc in 1st same st & next 2 dc, fptc around post of skipped st 2 rows below, *dc in each of the next 3 sts, fptc around post of sk st 2 rows below* rep * around, join to 1st dc.

Rds 9-32: rep rows 7 & 8.

Rd 33: ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around, join to 1st sc, fasten off.


Hat Pattern

approx 5" long & 6" wide

With H hook:

Repeat Rds 1-4 of sleep sack.

Rd 5: ch 1, dc in same st and in each st around. (48 dc)

Rd 6: ch 1, dc in same st & in next 2 dc, ch 1, sk next st, *dc in next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next st* rep * around, join to 1st dc. (12 dc grps & 12 ch 1 sps)

Rd 7: ch 1, dc in same st & in next 2 dc, fptc in sk st below, * dc in each of the next 3 sts, fptc in sk st below* rep * around, join to 1st dc.

Rds 8-11: rep rds 6 & 7.

Rd 12: ch 1, sc in same st & in each st around, join to 1st sc and fasten off.

Bigfoot shawl picture

here's a picture of the shawl. Forgot to add it the other day.

My bigfoot shawl

Since this is making a comeback over on the 'ville, I decided to post it here too. Enjoy!

I used RHSS in autumn/fall. Size I hook. Approx 25-30oz yarn.

1.) Chain 202. (I got this number by getting the chain long enough to go from one hand to the other over my shoulders, so feel free to change the number of chains.)

2.) HDC in 3rd ch fr hk & in each ch across. ch 1, turn

3.) HDC dec* in first 2 sts. Hdc in each ch across to last 2 sts, hdc dec in these sts.

Repeat row 3 until it comes to a point.


HDC DEC: yo, insert hk in st, pull up a loop, yo insert hook in next st, pull up a loop. (5 loops on hook) yo & pull thru all 5 lps on hk.


This is a very comfortable shawl. I am able to wrap up in it nicely. The point comes down to the back of my knees (I'm 5'4). This is my first attempt at trying to write down what I've made so I hope that I did it right! I hope you try it, Enjoy!
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Babe in a basket hat

Here is the hat pattern to go along with the Babe in a Basket sleep sack.

H hook

1 1/2 oz bernat softee baby denim marl (or any sport weight/baby yarn)

This should fit a newborn to 3 month size. Feel free to change the hook size to get a smaller or larger hat.

!!!! ch 1 does not count as a stitch, this is to ensure there is no gap !!!!

ch 4, join to form a ring


RD 1: ch 1, 12 dc in ring, join to first dc (12 dc)

RD 2: ch 1, 2dc in each dc around, join to first dc (24 dc)

RD 3: ch 1, dc in 1st dc, 2dc in next dc, *1 dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc* repeat * around, join to 1st dc (36 dc)

RD 4: ch 1, 1 dc in 1st 2 dc, 2dc in next dc, *1dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc* rep * around, join to 1st dc (48 dc)

RD 5: ch 1, dc in each dc around (48 dc)

RD 6: ch 1, FPDC in same st and in next 2 dc, BPDC in next 3 dcs, *FPDC in next 3 dcs, BPDC in next 3 dcs* rep * around, join to first dc.

RD 7: ch 1, BPDC in same st and in next 2 dc, FPDC in next 3 dcs, *BPDC in next 3 dc, FPDC in next 3 dc* rep * around join to first dc.

RDS 8-12: rep rounds 6 & 7.

RD 13: ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around, finish off. (48 sc)

Enjoy the hat! This is an original pattern so please make sure to include a link to this pattern if you use this anywhere on the net. Happy crocheting!

Why I can't get any work done.

I don't have a big enough workspace in my house to sew. So I go to my mom's house where she has a bigger dining room table. Yesterday I was trying to cut fabric to finish my daughters quilt. I got up to get a drink and when I came back, this is what I found:

Quilts

After reading a fellow 'villers post about finding an old sewing machine, I got inspired to dig out mine. Mind you, if it ain't square, I ain't sewing it! Needless to say, I'm a much better crocheter than seamstress. I did however, make 2 quilts for my 2 favorite nephews Dylan and JR. Dylan's is the dinosaur one and JR's is the Eagles one. That one killed me as I am a Dallas Cowboys fan, much to my hubby's chagrin! Anywho, they loved them. Especially Dylan who proceeded to become a raptor on the prowl. lol.

Wedding Ring Afghan DONE!

I finally finished it! It was a pain in the biscuits but it's done. Sewing it together was the easy part. Having to weave in all the ends that I left hanging, worse than long division! lol. I gave it to the intended couple the other day and they were quite tickled. I'm glad it's now out of my to-do pile. Here are a few pics, sorry they are not that bright but you get the gist.

I resolve to...

finish up some old projects. After having a ton of them fall down on me, I realize I need to get cracking! First up is the wedding ring afghan from red heart. The couple it was intended for have been married for about 10 months now. So if I can get it done, it will be an early anniversary present. All of the pieces are there, I just need to sew them together. Oh what fun this shall be!