Designs by Abigail Goss of Crotiques
Size: 0-3 months
Materials
Pink sport weight yarn
White sport weight yarn
"I" hook
Special Stitches: Shell=(2DC, ch 1, 2DC).
With pink, Ch 40
1. Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 3 chs, 3dc (corner made), Dc in next 7 chs, 3dc (corner made),dc in next 11, 3dc (corner made), Dc in next 7, 3dc (corner made), Dc in last 5. Ch 3 turn. (47 dc)
2. Dc in next 5dc, CORNER, dc in next 9, CORNER, dc in next 13, CORNER, dc in next 9, CORNER. dc in last 6 sts. Ch 3, turn (55 sts)
3. Dc in next 6 dc, CORNER, dc in next 11, CORNER, dc in next 15, CORNER, dc in next 11, CORNER, dc in last 7 sts. Ch 3 turn. (63 sts)
4. Dc in next 7, CORNER, dc in next 13, CORNER, dc in next 17, CORNER, dc in next 13, CORNER, dc in last 8 sts. Ch 3, turn. (71 sts)
5. 2dc in base of ch 3, *Sk 1 st, Shell in next. Rep * across to last 2 sts. Sk next st, 2dc in last, Join with sl st to beg ch. Fasten off pink.
6 (making armholes). With white, In same "shell", ch 3, dc in sp, ch 1, 2dc in space (1st shell made). (working shells in ch 1 sp of shells below)Shell in next 5 shls . Sk 8 shls. Shell in next 10 shls. Sk next 8 shls. Shell in last 4 shls. Join to first ch 3. DO NOT TURN. (20 shells)
7-14 (or desired legnth): Ch 1, sl st into ch1 space of next shell, (Ch3, dc, ch1, 2dc)all in same shell (beg shell made). Shell across. Join to ch 3. At end of last row, fasten off white.
15. With pink, attatch yarn to any sp between any 2 shells with sl st. *5 dc in ch 1 sp of next shell. Sl st in between shells. Rep * around. Sl st in first sl st. Fasten off
Decoration: Add flower below or any small decoration
Ch 4, Join to form ring. *Ch 3, 2 dc, sl st into ring. Rep 5 times. Fasten of leaving 10 in tail and sew to front, center of sleeper.
Edging (slip stitching in ends of rows)
Attatch pink yarn to any st around neck. Sc around rem neck stitchs. At the corner that opens to the back, Ch 18, sl st back down ch (first tie made). Sl st half way down back. Ch 18, Sl st down ch. Sl st down rest of the way. When you get to the opening where you made the first white shell, Do not sl st in the white shell. Only continiue on the other side sl stitching in only pink sts. This closes the back up a little. Sl st up to place opposite of second tie, Place tie, Sl st up to place of first tie, Place tie, sc around rest of neck. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Note about butterfly knot: I usually tie the ties in this manner: Take both ties TOGETHER. Grasp them together at the base. Make a loop with them together at the base, and pull ends through. Push knot to base of ties (see picture below). It is sort of a knot that resembles antennas. Works well for me.
Diaper Cover
With white, Chain 30
Row 1.Dc in third chain from hook and in each chain to the end. Ch 2, turn
Row 2 Hdc across. Do not ch for beg ch.
Row 3: sk last st made on row before, DO NOT CH, hdc in next stitch and in each stitch across, do not hdc in last stitch. turn.
Row 4-9: repeat row 3. You will be decreasing 2 stitches on each row
Row 10-12: ch 2, hdc in each hdc across, ch 2, turn.
Row 13-20: hdc in base of ch 3(beg st), hdc across, 2 hdc in last stitch.
Work a complete row of HDC then a complete row of DC (like when beg diaper cover). Fasten off white
Finishing: With pink, attatch yarn to middle of either section around top. Hdc around, overlaping edges 3 sts and working over double thickness at edges. Join.
Next row: Ch 2, (Fphdc, bphdc) around. Join.
Last row: Sk 2 sts, *5dc in next (complete shell made), sk 2 sts, sl st in next. Rep around. JOIN. Fasten off
Leg edging. Attatch pink to any leg hole. Working from the outside, 26 sc around. Join. Fasten off. Rep for other leg hole.
Shoes
With pink, Ch 8
SOLE
Rnd 1: 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 4 sts. (3 dc, 3 hdc) in last ch. Working on other side of ch, hdc in next 4 chs. (3 hdc) in last ch. Join with sl st.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, dc in same st. (hdc, sc) in next st. Sc in next 6 sts, (sc, hdc) in next st, (hdc, dc) in next st, (2 dc) in next st, (hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next 6 sts, (sc, hdc) in next st. (hdc, dc) in last st. Join to first st with sl st. (28 sts)
SIDES & TOP
Rnd 3. Ch 2, hdc in next st and in each around. Join w/ sl st to ch2. (28 sts)
Rnd 4. CH 2, hdc in next 11 sts, dc2tog, dc3tog, dc2tog, hdc in next 9 sts, join. (24 sts)
Rnd 5. Ch 1,sc in same st, sc in next 10 sts. Hdc2tog, Dc2tog, hdc2tog, sc in next 5 sts, sc 2 tog, join to first sc w/ sl st.
Last 2 rows: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 7 sts, ch 4, sk next 8 sts. sc in last 4 sts. Join, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st and ch around. Join.
Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Materials:
Sport weight yarn (Jamie by Lionbrand was used in the models shown)
"J" hook
Size: 20" chest (3-9 months)
Gauge(on yoke): 1 inc and 2 hdc= 1"(measured at the base of the stitches)
*BEG chain does NOT count as first st!
Ch 32
Yoke
1. Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (31 sc). Ch 2, turn
2. Hdc in first 2 sts, 2hdc in next st (inc made). *hdc in next 2 sts. Inc in next. Rep * across to last st. hdc in last st. Ch 2, turn.
3. Hdc in next 2 sts. Inc, *hdc in next 3 sts, inc. Rep * across. hdc in last 2 sts. Ch 2, turn.
4-7. Continue working hdc in each st across with inc in 2nd hdc of inc in row below. Ch 2, turn.
8. Hdc in 1st 5 sts. Inc. Hdc in next 8 sts. Inc. ch 5 (for armhole). Sk 16 sts, hdc in next st, inc in next. hdc in next 8 sts. *Inc. hdc in next 8 sts. Rep * once more. Inc. Ch 5, sk 16 sts. Hdc in next st. Inc. Hdc in next 8 sts. Inc. Hdc in last 4 sts. Ch 3, turn. Do not fasten off.
Body: Beg chain counts as a stitch on these rows
Stitches: V-st Cluster
9. Dc in 1st st. Sk 2 sts. *V-st in next, sk 2 sts. Rep * across to last 2 sts. Dc in last st. Ch 3, turn
10.Dc in 1st st. Cluster in each ch1-sp of v-sts. Dc in beg st. Ch 3 turn
Rep 9 & 10 for body pattern to a total of 16 rows from beginning. Do not fasten off.
Edging
Stitches: Picot
Sl st up front in ends of rows, adding 3 evenly spaced button holes (ch 1 or ch 2 instead of sts) between rows 1-8. Sc around neck, adding picots if desired(for lacier look). Sc down other front. Sc across bottom placing picots every 3rd st. Fasten off.
Sleeves
Attatch yarn to underarm. Place between 20-23 sts around. Join. Ch 2, without turning, countinue to work rnds of hdc until legnth of sleeve is desired.(about 10 rows).
11. Hdc-dec in every 3rd st.
12. Sl st around looselyy, placing a picot every 3 sts. Fasten off.
Rep for other sleeve
Sport weight yarn (Jamie by Lionbrand was used in the models shown)
"J" hook
Size: 20" chest (3-9 months)
Gauge(on yoke): 1 inc and 2 hdc= 1"(measured at the base of the stitches)
*BEG chain does NOT count as first st!
Ch 32
Yoke
1. Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (31 sc). Ch 2, turn
2. Hdc in first 2 sts, 2hdc in next st (inc made). *hdc in next 2 sts. Inc in next. Rep * across to last st. hdc in last st. Ch 2, turn.
3. Hdc in next 2 sts. Inc, *hdc in next 3 sts, inc. Rep * across. hdc in last 2 sts. Ch 2, turn.
4-7. Continue working hdc in each st across with inc in 2nd hdc of inc in row below. Ch 2, turn.
8. Hdc in 1st 5 sts. Inc. Hdc in next 8 sts. Inc. ch 5 (for armhole). Sk 16 sts, hdc in next st, inc in next. hdc in next 8 sts. *Inc. hdc in next 8 sts. Rep * once more. Inc. Ch 5, sk 16 sts. Hdc in next st. Inc. Hdc in next 8 sts. Inc. Hdc in last 4 sts. Ch 3, turn. Do not fasten off.
Body: Beg chain counts as a stitch on these rows
Stitches: V-st Cluster
9. Dc in 1st st. Sk 2 sts. *V-st in next, sk 2 sts. Rep * across to last 2 sts. Dc in last st. Ch 3, turn
10.Dc in 1st st. Cluster in each ch1-sp of v-sts. Dc in beg st. Ch 3 turn
Rep 9 & 10 for body pattern to a total of 16 rows from beginning. Do not fasten off.
Edging
Stitches: Picot
Sl st up front in ends of rows, adding 3 evenly spaced button holes (ch 1 or ch 2 instead of sts) between rows 1-8. Sc around neck, adding picots if desired(for lacier look). Sc down other front. Sc across bottom placing picots every 3rd st. Fasten off.
Sleeves
Attatch yarn to underarm. Place between 20-23 sts around. Join. Ch 2, without turning, countinue to work rnds of hdc until legnth of sleeve is desired.(about 10 rows).
11. Hdc-dec in every 3rd st.
12. Sl st around looselyy, placing a picot every 3 sts. Fasten off.
Rep for other sleeve
Materials:
Sport weight yarn (Jamie was used here)
"J" crochet hook
Size(s): Preemie(Newborn,12 months)-Changes for each size in parenthesis.
NOTE: beg ch does NOT count as a st!
Row 1. Ch 2, crochet 6(7,8) sc in second ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. Do not turn. 6(7,8) sc.
Row 2. Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 12(14,16).
Row 3-5(6,7). Ch 2,hdc in first st(beg ch does NOT count as a st)and in each st around. Join to first st. 12(14,16)
Row 6(7,8). Ch 2, hdc in first 10(12,14) sts. Ch 2, TURN.
Next 2 rows. Hdc across, ch 2, turn.
AT END OF LAST ROW, DO NOT FASTEN OFF!
CUFF
Ch 1. Join with sl st to beg st of THIS row. Ch 1, turn,
Row 1. (working from outside) Place 13(15,17) sts around leg opening(ends of hdc rows). Join with sl st to first sc. Ch 2
Row 2 & 3. Hdc around. Join. 13(15,17)
(ribbing)
Row 4 & 6: CH 2(counts as first BPDC on these rnds only!). (FPDC, BPDC) alternatively around. Join to top of ch 2. Fasten off.
HEEL
Cut a 6" piece of yarn. Weave through sts at heel of foot, draw up tightly and tie in a double knot. Weave ends in.
Sport weight yarn (Jamie was used here)
"J" crochet hook
Size(s): Preemie(Newborn,12 months)-Changes for each size in parenthesis.
NOTE: beg ch does NOT count as a st!
Row 1. Ch 2, crochet 6(7,8) sc in second ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. Do not turn. 6(7,8) sc.
Row 2. Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 12(14,16).
Row 3-5(6,7). Ch 2,hdc in first st(beg ch does NOT count as a st)and in each st around. Join to first st. 12(14,16)
Row 6(7,8). Ch 2, hdc in first 10(12,14) sts. Ch 2, TURN.
Next 2 rows. Hdc across, ch 2, turn.
AT END OF LAST ROW, DO NOT FASTEN OFF!
CUFF
Ch 1. Join with sl st to beg st of THIS row. Ch 1, turn,
Row 1. (working from outside) Place 13(15,17) sts around leg opening(ends of hdc rows). Join with sl st to first sc. Ch 2
Row 2 & 3. Hdc around. Join. 13(15,17)
(ribbing)
Row 4 & 6: CH 2(counts as first BPDC on these rnds only!). (FPDC, BPDC) alternatively around. Join to top of ch 2. Fasten off.
HEEL
Cut a 6" piece of yarn. Weave through sts at heel of foot, draw up tightly and tie in a double knot. Weave ends in.
TO FIT:
0-9 Months (very stretchy and adjustable)
CHANGES FOR PREEMIES BELOW.
Front and back pieces(width): about 10"
Sleeves from seam to end of ribbing(each): 4 1/2" long
Front and back (height, w/o bottom ribbing): 8 1/2"
Cuff to cuff (/w ribbing, across chest): 18"
Materials:
3 oz. worsted weight yarn
REGULAR Crochet hook size(s) N,I,G
Ribbon, any width
FOR PREMIES
Use soft worsted weight yarn (caron simply soft), or "Baby Teri" by RED HEART
Use hook sizes: N,H,F respectively
--------------Stitches used--------------
*BAS If you need illistrations for the Basic Afghan Stitch(BAS) check out the "Tips and Tech" page on this site, or try StitchGuide.com, They even have free videos.
*Front Post (FP)
*Back Post (BP)
*sc, hdc, dc
***NOTE***: THESE AFGHAN STITCHES ARE WORKED ON A REGULAR "N" HOOK. PUT A RUBBER BAND ON THE END OF THE HOOK IF STITCHES ARE FALLING OFF THE BACK!
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BODY (make 2)
1: With N hook, Ch 28, Insert hook in bottom loop of chain. on the underside and pull up a loop, pull up a loop in each ch bottom across. At end, yo, pull through first loop on hook, *pull through 2 loops. Rep * across. 1 row of BASIC AFGHAN STITCH (BAS) DO NOT TURN
2-16: Continue in BAS without turning. (RS)
For Shoulders: NOTE-Leave tail on EACH shoulder.
17 & 18: Work BAS for 9 stitches. Fasten off. Leave long tail (10 in) ENDING BAS
17 & 18 (opposite side, Right side facing): Sk 10 stitches, attatch yarn and work the 9 st that are left for 2 rows. Leave tail as before. ENDING BAS
Making up- Right sides together, wrong sides facing, use double strand leftovers from shoulder facing to sew BACK LOOPs of shoulder seams ONLY.
Sleeves: Rep 2 times- N HOOK
1-7: Starting 10 stitches down from should seam, pull up a loop in next 10 ends of rows (both loops), 1 in seam of shoulder, 10 on other side of body. Work even in BAS for 7 rows. ENDING BAS. Leave 18" Tail at the end of each sleeve.
Sewing up sleeves: Starting at end of sleeve, sew up sleeve and body on one side. Rep for other side
RIBBING
With I hook, on sleeve, Join w/sl st, ch 3, dc in each st across, Join to ch 3. (about 20 dc)
Change to "G", ch 3 (counts as first backpost (BP) dc), *Front Post (FP) around next dc, backpost around next. Rep around. Join, fasten off, weave in ends. Rep for other sleeve.
Working around neck, with I hook, attatch yarn with sc. ***sc around in each stitch loop, sk 1 st at each corner, JOIN. Change to "G" hook. Work 2 rows ribbing as before (Ch 3, *frontpost, backpost around). fasten off. weave in ends. (I had about 42 stitches around neck at end.
***To make smaller neck opening, work sc dec on first round 2 times on back and 2 times on front, evenly spaced)
Working around bottom, in both loops, With "I", ch 3, DC in each st around, working a DC decrease at the 2 seams. Join. NOW work with "G" hook, continue ribbing as before for 1 row. Fasten off
Size: Preemie(Newborn-3 months size by using hooks in parenthesis)
K(N), H, F crochet hooks
Caron Simply Soft Yarn or worsted weight yarn
Baby yarn in contrasting color for top pompom
WIth K(N) hook and Chain 35
Row 1-13: Work even in afghan stitch.
Row 14: Single crochet next row. Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing hat seam together.
Pompom row: With F hook, attach fingering yarn in first stitch and chain 12. Slip stitch to next stitch. Repeat across and finish off.
Weave the long tail of main yarn through each stitch in last row of afghan stitch and pull up tight to gather at top. DO NOT CUT YARN. Knot yarn and sew hat back seam together.
For ribbing, attach main color to bottom edge of hat with H hook, chain 3 and double crochet in each stitch around. Join to top of chain 3 with slip stitch. Chain 3 and fpdc, bpdc alternately around. Finish off and weave ends. Turn ribbing up for cuff.
0-9 Months (very stretchy and adjustable)
CHANGES FOR PREEMIES BELOW.
Front and back pieces(width): about 10"
Sleeves from seam to end of ribbing(each): 4 1/2" long
Front and back (height, w/o bottom ribbing): 8 1/2"
Cuff to cuff (/w ribbing, across chest): 18"
Materials:
3 oz. worsted weight yarn
REGULAR Crochet hook size(s) N,I,G
Ribbon, any width
FOR PREMIES
Use soft worsted weight yarn (caron simply soft), or "Baby Teri" by RED HEART
Use hook sizes: N,H,F respectively
--------------Stitches used--------------
*BAS If you need illistrations for the Basic Afghan Stitch(BAS) check out the "Tips and Tech" page on this site, or try StitchGuide.com, They even have free videos.
*Front Post (FP)
*Back Post (BP)
*sc, hdc, dc
***NOTE***: THESE AFGHAN STITCHES ARE WORKED ON A REGULAR "N" HOOK. PUT A RUBBER BAND ON THE END OF THE HOOK IF STITCHES ARE FALLING OFF THE BACK!
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BODY (make 2)
1: With N hook, Ch 28, Insert hook in bottom loop of chain. on the underside and pull up a loop, pull up a loop in each ch bottom across. At end, yo, pull through first loop on hook, *pull through 2 loops. Rep * across. 1 row of BASIC AFGHAN STITCH (BAS) DO NOT TURN
2-16: Continue in BAS without turning. (RS)
For Shoulders: NOTE-Leave tail on EACH shoulder.
17 & 18: Work BAS for 9 stitches. Fasten off. Leave long tail (10 in) ENDING BAS
17 & 18 (opposite side, Right side facing): Sk 10 stitches, attatch yarn and work the 9 st that are left for 2 rows. Leave tail as before. ENDING BAS
Making up- Right sides together, wrong sides facing, use double strand leftovers from shoulder facing to sew BACK LOOPs of shoulder seams ONLY.
Sleeves: Rep 2 times- N HOOK
1-7: Starting 10 stitches down from should seam, pull up a loop in next 10 ends of rows (both loops), 1 in seam of shoulder, 10 on other side of body. Work even in BAS for 7 rows. ENDING BAS. Leave 18" Tail at the end of each sleeve.
Sewing up sleeves: Starting at end of sleeve, sew up sleeve and body on one side. Rep for other side
RIBBING
With I hook, on sleeve, Join w/sl st, ch 3, dc in each st across, Join to ch 3. (about 20 dc)
Change to "G", ch 3 (counts as first backpost (BP) dc), *Front Post (FP) around next dc, backpost around next. Rep around. Join, fasten off, weave in ends. Rep for other sleeve.
Working around neck, with I hook, attatch yarn with sc. ***sc around in each stitch loop, sk 1 st at each corner, JOIN. Change to "G" hook. Work 2 rows ribbing as before (Ch 3, *frontpost, backpost around). fasten off. weave in ends. (I had about 42 stitches around neck at end.
***To make smaller neck opening, work sc dec on first round 2 times on back and 2 times on front, evenly spaced)
Working around bottom, in both loops, With "I", ch 3, DC in each st around, working a DC decrease at the 2 seams. Join. NOW work with "G" hook, continue ribbing as before for 1 row. Fasten off
Size: Preemie(Newborn-3 months size by using hooks in parenthesis)
K(N), H, F crochet hooks
Caron Simply Soft Yarn or worsted weight yarn
Baby yarn in contrasting color for top pompom
WIth K(N) hook and Chain 35
Row 1-13: Work even in afghan stitch.
Row 14: Single crochet next row. Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing hat seam together.
Pompom row: With F hook, attach fingering yarn in first stitch and chain 12. Slip stitch to next stitch. Repeat across and finish off.
Weave the long tail of main yarn through each stitch in last row of afghan stitch and pull up tight to gather at top. DO NOT CUT YARN. Knot yarn and sew hat back seam together.
For ribbing, attach main color to bottom edge of hat with H hook, chain 3 and double crochet in each stitch around. Join to top of chain 3 with slip stitch. Chain 3 and fpdc, bpdc alternately around. Finish off and weave ends. Turn ribbing up for cuff.
الصفحة الأخيرة
Materials
Approximately 4 oz. worsted weight yarn
Size J crochet hook
Chain 62.
Row 1 : DC into 3rd chain from hook and into all other chains (60 DC's).
Rows 2 - 6 : Chain 3, turn. DC into every DC across (60 DC's).
This makes the top of the sweater (neck & arms)
Row 7 : DO NOT CHAIN 3. Slip stitch into first 19 DC's. DC into the next 22 DC's then stop (leaving 19 more undone DC's on the other side). Chain 3, turn. (22 DC's)
Rows 8 - 19 : DC into each DC. Chain 3, turn. (22 DC's). Bind off at the end of row 19.
Make two identical pieces following the above pattern. These are the front and back. Sew up the side & under-arm seam with a whip stitch or slip stitch. Sew up the upper arm / neck seam on either side, LEAVING A 7" HOLE IN THE CENTER FOR THE NECK HOLE. Finish by edging the neck, sleeves, and bottom edge with your favorite decorative stitch. The one pictured is edged with a ruffle madde by Chain 3, slip stitch into each DC.
Make a whole layette! This sweater goes great with the Afghans for Angels basic DC hat and Bev's Easy Newborn Booties. (pictured below)