Mama's Stitchery Projects

For the full pattern please see this link.

This chart is for one repeat – showing the chain and two next rows.

A good friend of mine has had a very long journey to have a baby and is finally expecting! So I just had to make a couple of quick hats.

These are from my patterns Wrapped Stitches Baby Hat and Diamond Trellis Baby Hat.

I sent eight lap blankets with my friend for my part of the September hospice delivery.

Yes, I made yet another one of Lyn’s Round Ripple Blankets. It is just such a fun and easy pattern. I enjoyed the yarn as well: Loops & Threads Impeccable Ombres. The color is Neopolitan and silly me didn’t realize why working on this made me crave ice cream until I had nearly finished it.

This was an easy and fun pattern called Ripple Afghan Rug by Michelle Starkie. It is made with Lions Brand Homespun.

This is made with Harvest Lions Brand Homespun. I made it with a stitch pattern called Basket Stitch from The Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework.

Another ripple (can you see a theme here!) called Spring – Lacy Ripples from the Bernat Design Studio.

Another one of Lyn’s Round Ripples. I made this one with various scraps. I was rather proud of how well it turned out.

I fell in and out of favor with this pattern as I was making it. I don’t think I could have endured a full sized blanket. It makes a thick blanket that looks really nice, but not sure I’ll try another. The pattern is Love Affair by Cindy Adams published in The Needlecraft Shop 70221, 50 Sensational Crochet Afghans and Throws.

I wouldn’t have necessarily picked this color, but this was some donated cotton. Someone will probably love it. The pattern uses two strands and is super easy and quick. It is Double Cozy by Terry Kimbrough and published in Leisure Arts #108214, Afghans for All Seasons, Book 2.

This is from some more of the donated cotton. The pattern is Striped Blanket #161 by Patons.

With this batch I sent a couple of mens hats that my friend took with her to donate at The Big Stitch.

These are from Lions Brand Wool-Ease and the pattern is my own Mock Aran Mens Hat.

These lacy baby hats are simple but look complicated. The one on the left is fan lace and the one on the right is tiffany lace.

There are pattern available for coordinating baby blankets for both the fan lace and the tiffany lace.

Sizes:
Small preemie – 8″ circumference, 3.5″ high
Preemie – 10″ circumference, 5″ high
Newborn – 12″ circumference, 5.5″ high
6 month – 14″ circumference, 6.5″ high
12 month – 16″ circumference, 7″ high
Toddler – 18″ circumference, 7.5″ high

Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
0.5 to 1 oz (40 to 80 yards) of DK weight baby yarn
Size 6 (4 mm) 40″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
k-b = knit through back loop – knit through the loop at the back of the needle instead of the front of the needle – produces a twisted stitch
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.
sk2p = slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over the knit 2 together; 2 stitches have been decreased
p3tog = purl three together

Pattern:
Small preemie – Cast on 48
Preemie – Cast on 60
Newborn – Cast on 72
6 month – Cast on 84
12 month – Cast on 96
Toddler – Cast on 108

Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. Divide with multiples of 12 on each needle.

Fan Lace:

Repeat each instruction across the round:
Rnd 1 and all odd rounds: k11, p1
Rnd 2: ssk, k3-b, yo, k1, yo, k3-b, k2tog, p1
Rnd 4: ssk, k2-b, yo, k1, yo, ssk, yo, k2-b, k2tog, p1
Rnd 6: ssk, k1-b, yo, k1, (yo, ssk) twice, yo, k1-b, k2tog, p1
Rnd 8: ssk, yo, k1, (yo, ssk) three times, yo, k2tog, p1

Repeat these eight rounds (end with a round eight) until the hat measures the desired height for size:
Small preemie – 2.5″ high
Preemie – 3.75″ high
Newborn – 4.25″ high
6 month – 5.25″ high
12 month – 5.75″ high
Toddler – 6.25″ high

Crown:
Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: k11, p1
Rnd 2: ssk, k3-b, k1, k3-b, k2tog, p1
Rnd 3: k9, p1
Rnd 4: ssk, k2-b, k1, k2-b, k2tog, p1
Rnd 5: k7, p1
Rnd 6: ssk, k1-b, k1, k1-b, k2tog, p1
Rnd 7: k5, p1
Rnd 8: ssk, k1, k2tog, p1
Rnd 9: k3, p1
Rnd 10: sk2p, p1
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with.  With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Tiffany Lace:

Repeat each instruction across the round:
Rnd 1 and all odd rounds:  p1, k9, p1, k1
Rnd 2: p1, yo, k3, sk2p, k3, yo, p1, k1
Rnd 4: p1, k1, yo, k2, sk2p, k2, yo, k1, p1, k1
Rnd 6: p1, k2, yo, k1, sk2p, k1, yo, k2, p1, k1
Rnd 8: p1, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, p1, k1
Rnds 9 to 16: Repeat rounds 1 to 8
Rnd 17: p1, k9, p1, k1
Rnd 18: p1, k3, yo, sk2p, yo, k3, p1, k1

Repeat rounds 17 and 18 until the hat measures the desired height for size:
Small preemie – 2.5″ high
Preemie – 3.75″ high
Newborn – 4.25″ high
6 month – 5.25″ high
12 month – 5.75″ high
Toddler – 6.25″ high

Crown:
Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: p1, k9, p1, k1
Rnd 2: p1, k3, sk2p, k3, p1, k1
Rnd 3: p1, k7, p1, k1
Rnd 4: p1, k2, sk2p, k2, p1, k1
Rnd 5: p1, k5, p1, k1
Rnd 6: p1, k1, sk2p, k1, p1, k1
Rnd 7: p1, k3, p1, k1
Rnd 8: p1, sk2p, p1, k1
Rnd 9: p1, k1, p1, k1
Rnd 10: p3tog, k1
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with.  With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:
12/17/15 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method

This is a simple baby hat in several sizes. The wrapped stitches look more complicated than they are. I have included a photo tutorial on the technique.

This is an in-the-round pattern. There is a straight needle version here.

There is also a pattern available for a coordinating baby blanket.

Sizes:
Small preemie – 8″ circumference, 4″ high
Preemie – 10″ circumference, 5.5″ high
Newborn – 12″ circumference, 6″ high
6 month – 14″ circumference, 7″ high
12 month – 16″ circumference, 7.5″ high
Toddler – 18″ circumference, 8″ high

Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
0.5 to 1 oz (40 to 80 yards) of DK weight baby yarn
Size 6 (4 mm) 40″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.
w2s = wrap two stitches – with yarn in back, slip two stitches to right needle purlwise. Bring yarn to front and slip the same two stitches back to left needle purlwise. Bring yarn to back and slip same two stitches back to right needle purlwise. Bring yarn to front and slip same two stitches back to left needle purlwise. Bring yarn to back and knit each of the two stitches.

Pattern:
Small preemie – Cast on 48
Preemie – Cast on 60
Newborn – Cast on 72
6 month – Cast on 84
12 month – Cast on 96
Toddler – Cast on 108

Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. Divide with multiples of 12 on each needle.

Ribbing (6 rounds for preemie size, 8 rounds for other sizes): k2, p2 repeated across round

Repeat each instruction across the round:
Rnds 1 and 2: k
Rnd 3: w2s, k4
Rnds 4, 5 and 6: k
Rnd 7: k3, w2s, k1
Rnd 8: k

Repeat these eight rounds (end with an even row) until the hat measures the desired height for size including the ribbing:
Small preemie – 3″ high
Preemie – 4.25″ high
Newborn – 4.75″ high
6 month – 5.75″ high
12 month – 6.25″ high
Toddler – 6.75″ high

Crown:
Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: k4, k2tog, ssk, k4
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: k3, k2tog, ssk, k3
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: k2, k2tog, ssk, k2
Rnd 6: k
Rnd 7: k1, k2tog, ssk, k1
Rnd 8: k
Rnd 9: k2tog, ssk
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with. With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:
12/17/15 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method

This is a simple baby hat in several sizes. The slipped stitches look more complicated than they are. I have included a photo tutorial on the technique.

Sizes:
Small preemie – 8″ circumference, 4″ high
Preemie – 10″ circumference, 5.5″ high
Newborn – 12″ circumference, 6″ high
6 month – 14″ circumference, 7″ high
12 month – 16″ circumference, 7.5″ high
Toddler – 18″ circumference, 8″ high

Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
0.5 to 1 oz (40 to 80 yards) of DK weight baby yarn
Size 6 (4 mm) 40″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle
Cable needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
t2f = twist 2 front – slip next st onto cable needle and hold at front of work, purl next St from left-hand needle, then knit st from cable needle or knit into front of 2nd stitch on left hand needle then knit into front of 1st stitch and slip off needle together.
t2b = twist 2 back – slip next st onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next St from left-hand needle, then purl st from cable needle.
sk2p = slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over the knit 2 together; 2 stitches have been decreased
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.
sl3wyif = slip three stitches with yarn in front – while holding yarn to the front, slip each of the next three stitches purlwise

Pattern:
Small preemie – Cast on 48
Preemie – Cast on 60
Newborn – Cast on 72
6 month – Cast on 84
12 month – Cast on 96
Toddler – Cast on 108

Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. Divide with multiples of 12 on each needle.

Ribbing (6 rounds for preemie size, 8 rounds for other sizes): k, p repeated across round

Repeat across round:
Rnd 1: sl3wyif, p5, sl3wyif, p1
Rnd 2: k1, p1, k1, p5, (k1, p1) twice
Rnd 3: k1, p1, t2f, p3, t2b, p1, k1, p1
Rnd 4: k1, p2, k1, p3, k1, p2, k1, p1
Rnd 5: k1, p2, t2f, p1, t2b, p2, k1, p1
Rnd 6: k1, p3, k1, p1, k1, p3, k1, p1
Rnd 7: k1, p3, sl3wyif, p3, k1, p1
Rnd 8: Repeat rnd 6
Rnd 9: k1, p2, t2b, p1, t2f, p2, k1, p1
Rnd 10: Repeat rnd 4
Rnd 11: k1, p1, t2b, p3, t2f, p1, k1, p1
Rnd 12: Repeat rnd 2

Repeat these twelve rounds (end with a round 6) until the hat measures the desired height for size including the ribbing:
Small preemie – 3″ high
Preemie – 4.25″ high
Newborn – 4.75″ high
6 month – 5.75″ high
12 month – 6.25″ high
Toddler – 6.75″ high

Crown:
Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: k1, p3, sk2p, p3, k1, p1
Rnd 2: k1, p7, k1, p1
Rnd 3: ssk, p5, k2tog, p1
Rnd 4: k1, p5, k1, p1
Rnd 5: ssk, p3, k2tog, p1
Rnd 6: k1, p3, k1, p1
Rnd 7: ssk, p1, k2tog, p1
Rnd 8: k1, p1, k1, p1
Rnd 9: sk2p, p1
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with.  With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:
12/17/15 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method

I had all these little bits and pieces of Lions Brand Homepun, but not enough of any of it to make anything, so decided to just make a lap blanket of the whole lot. I liked the looks of this log cabin blanket, and thought this was the perfect yarn selection to give it a try. I made one major change from the pattern. Instead of binding off each band, I held the stitches on holders and picked them up for the next band. I was thrilled with the results and will most likely make more of these.

I had initially intended to donate this to charity, but my husband really liked it, so we kept it.

I made eight donations to the July 2011 batch for hospice.

I had a big spool of this double worsted weight cotton yarn that I could not imagine a use for. Since I didn’t know how far it would go, I decided to just make a big granny square, so that it was done when it ran out.

This lap blanket is made in bulky weight yarn that my aunt and uncle bought at a yard sale. The design is my own Boardwalk Ripple Edged Afghan.

When sorting through my enormous stash of yarn, I found where I had made a few inches of this baby blanket. I thought the yarn worked well for this pattern, but my original start was for a full sized blanket. I ripped it out, and made a preemie set. I improvised the hat to be of the same pattern. The pattern is Rainbow Sprinkles by Kathy Wesley, published in American School of Needlework #1255, The Ultimate Book of Baby Afghans.

This is made from Caron Simply Soft yarn. I worked on this for seven months off and on. It is my own Stained Glass Ripple Afghan pattern.

I don’t know why I originally bought this chunky yarn, but I love how it turned out in this long wave patterned lap blanket.

I used a Caron One Pound skein to make this lap blanket in a butterfly lace pattern.

I made this lap blanket with one skein of Caron Jumbo Prints. I love the prints because they are so soft. This is a pattern I have used before and I’m sure I will use again. The pattern is Diamond Ripple by Anne Halliday in Leisure Arts #108214, Afghans for All Seasons, Book 2.

When crocheting with Lion Brand Homespun I like to use a pattern that is mostly crocheting into chain spaces rather than trying to find stitches. I have used this pattern a couple of times before, and I’m sure I’ll use it many times more.

These are the items I had for the May 2011 Hospice delivery.

The lap blanket to the left was made from Mulberry Caron Dazzleaire which I unraveled from a hideous sweater I had made long ago. The pattern is Fabulous Fans by Rita Weiss in Leisure Arts #3693, Afghans by the Pound. The lap blanket to the right is of some mystery acrylic worsted that my aunt and uncle picked up at an estate sale. The pattern is Diamond Ripple by Anne Halliday in Leisure Arts #108214, Afghans for All Seasons, Book 2.

These are both my own Crossed Double Crochet Ripple Blanket pattern. The one on the left is with Lion Brand Pound of Love Bubble Gum and Pastel Pink. The one on the right is with Heather Green Caron Dazzleaire from the same hideous sweater as the Fabulous Fans above.

I had some yarn leftover from a baby shower gift so made two preemie sets in the same (somewhat modified) pattern.

Several people had donated preemie blankets to this batch without hats, so I made hats with coordinating yarn using my Basic Baby Hat pattern.

These are two simple hats to go with blankets others made using my Simple Lines Baby Hats pattern.

This is another neutral hat to go with a blanket given by someone else. I will probably design a coordinating blanket for this one and publish the patterns in the future.

These are simple hats with just a bit of elegant detail in several sizes.

There are also patterns available for coordinating baby blankets.

Sizes:
Small preemie – 8″ circumference, 4″ high
Preemie – 10″ circumference, 5.5″ high
Newborn – 12″ circumference, 6″ high
6 month – 14″ circumference, 7″ high
12 month – 16″ circumference, 7.5″ high
Toddler – 18″ circumference, 8″ high

Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
0.5 to 1 oz (40 to 80 yards) of DK weight baby yarn
Size 6 (4 mm) 40″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.
s2kp2 = slip2 (together, knitwise), k1, pass 2 slipped stitches over

Pattern:
Small preemie – Cast on 48
Preemie – Cast on 60
Newborn – Cast on 72
6 month – Cast on 84
12 month – Cast on 96
Toddler – Cast on 108

Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. Divide with multiples of 12 on each needle.

Squares:

Ribbing (6 rounds for preemie size, 8 rounds for other sizes): k1, p1 repeated across round

Repeat the round directions across the round.
Rnd 1: k
Rnd 2: k5, p1
Rnd 3: k
Rnd 4: k5, p1
Rnd 5: k
Rnd 6: k5, p1
Rnd 7: k
Rnd 8: k1, p1

Repeat these eight rounds (end with an even row) until the hat measures the desired height for size including the ribbing:
Small preemie – 3″ high
Preemie – 4.25″ high
Newborn – 4.75″ high
6 month – 5.75″ high
12 month – 6.25″ high
Toddler – 6.75″ high

Crown:
Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: k7, s2kp2, k2
Rnd 2: k5, p1, k3, p1
Rnd 3: k1, s2kp2, k6
Rnd 4: k3, p1, k3, p1
Rnd 5: k4, s2kp2, k1
Rnd 6: k3, p1, k1, p1
Rnd 7: s2kp2, k3
Rnd 8: k1, p1, k1, p1
Rnd 9: k1, s2kp2
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with. With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Vertical Stripes:

Ribbing (6 rounds for preemie size, 8 rounds for other sizes): k1, p2, k1 repeated across round

Repeat the round directions across the round.
Rnd 1: k
Rnd 2: k1, p1, k8, p1, k1

Repeat these two rounds (end with a row 2) until the hat measures the desired height for size including the ribbing:
Small preemie – 3″ high
Preemie – 4.25″ high
Newborn – 4.75″ high
6 month – 5.75″ high
12 month – 6.25″ high
Toddler – 6.75″ high

Crown:
Rnd 1: k2, ssk, k4, k2tog, k2
Rnd 2: k1, p1, k6, p1. k1
Rnd 3: k2, ssk, k2, k2tog, k2
Rnd 4: k1, p1, k4, p1, k1
Rnd 5: k2, ssk, k2tog, k2
Rnd 6: k1, p1, k2, p1, k1
Rnd 7: k1, ssk, k2tog, k1
Rnd 8: k1, p2, k1
Rnd 9: ssk, k2tog
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with. With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:
12/17/15 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method