Colin's Snakes and Snails Preemie Hat

This preemie pattern is designed with some special touches just for the boys!  A modified grit stitch section gives the hat some much needed texture, while a reverse single crochet edging gives a little rope like detailing to the bottom.  I have named this hat for my nephew Colin, who along with his twin sister, Shelby, was born quite premature.  He is now an almost 6 year old full of life and vigor, for that my family is eternally grateful!

This pattern is free for your personal, charitable, or small home business use but please do not sell or reproduce this pattern in any way.  Any photos on my blog are the property of me, or used with permission, as such they are copyrighted and you may NOT use them without written permission.

Materials: H hook, Caron Simply Soft yarn or similar light worsted weight yarn (about 1 oz), tapestry needed (for weaving in ends). 

Notes: Pattern is written in standard American crochet terms. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch on the hdc rows. The finished hat has a circumference of 11.5"-12", use a G hook if making for a smaller preemie or an I hook for a larger preemie.

Instructions:

Round 1: Use a magic circle, Ch 1 and work 8 hdc in the magic circle. (8 hdc)

Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in each st. (16 hdc)

Round 3: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in same st as chain, 1 hdc in next st. *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around joining to first hdc with a sl st. (24 hdc)

Round 4: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in same st as ch, 1 hdc in next 2 st. *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 st.* Repeat from * to * around joining with sl st to first hdc. (32 hdc)

Round 5: Ch 1, *work 1 sc and 1 dc in next st, skip next st*. Continue from * to * around hat joining with a sl st to the beginning ch 1.

Round 6-11: Turn piece, ch 1, work dc in same st as ch 1. Work 1 sc and 1 dc in each sc of the prior round skipping the last sc of the round. Join to beginning ch with a sl st.

Round 12: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 hdc in each st around joining to the first hdc.

Round 13: Ch 1, reverse sc around hat joining with a sl st to the starting ch. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Ben's Button Flap Preemie Hat

Photo used with permission of Teri Diamond of Diamond Crochet

This versatile preemie sized hat is named for the son of one of my favorite photographers.  He and his twin sister were both born prematurely but have grown to be happy healthy kiddos!  This had measures about 10.5" around perfect for a small preemie.  To make for a larger preemie or a newborn simply increase your hook size up to an I.

Materials Needed:
Size H crochet hook (5.0 mm), about 1 oz of soft light worsted weight yarn (I like to use Caron Simply Soft), tapestry needle, scissors, sewing thread, sewing needle, and a button (anywhere from 1/2" to 1" in size)

Notes: This pattern uses US crochet terms.  

This pattern is free for use however you wish but please do not sell or reproduce the actual pattern itself and please use your own photos as all photos in this pattern are the property of Crafty Kate Going Crazy or Diamond Crochet.

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Round 1: Use a magic circle, Ch 1 and work 8 hdc in the magic circle. (8 hdc) See the photos below to see how to make a magic circle. There are many great tutorials out there if you need further help on making a magic circle.

create a circle by putting end of yarn under the rest of the yarn as shown

Use your hook to pull a loop through and do a sl st

Make 8 hdc around the magic circle

Pull on the loose end of the thread that is under the circle

Once the circle is tight with no hole in the middle join to the first hdc with a sl st.

Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in each st. (16 hdc) I work these over the loose tail from the magic circle just so I have less weaving in to do later!

Round 3: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in same st as chain, 1 hdc in next st. *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around joining to first hdc with a sl st. (24 hdc)

Round 4: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in same st as ch, 1 hdc in next 2 st. *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 st.* Repeat from * to * around joining with sl st to first hdc. (32 hdc)

Rounds 5-8: Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around joining to first hdc with a sl st. (32 hdc)

Round 9: Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around and join to first hdc with a sl st.

Begin Flap: Ch 13. Turn and hdc in 2nd ch from the hook. Work 1 hdc in each ch. These hdc will be round 10 of the flap so simply continue with round 10.

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Round 10: Work 1 hdc in each st around joining to 1st hdc with a sl st (do not work any more st on the flap this round)

Round 11: Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each st around continuing up the flap to the end of the flap. Ch 1 and turn. Work back down the flap with a sl st in each stich. Join to 1st hdc of the round with a sl st.

Round 12: Ch 1, sc around joining to first sc with a sl st. Finish off and weave in ends.

Lay flap flat and sew on button through the flap and hat securing well. This will hold the flap in place and attach the button in one step.

Have fun making this and choosing your buttons!!!  It's amazing how versatile this hat can be with your color choice and button choice.  My favorite?  Homemade wood buttons made from a HUGE ash tree branch that landed on my roof during a storm last summer.  Lemons into lemonade!

Butterfly Kisses Preemie Hat

This hat is worked using an H hook and a small amount of Caron Simply Soft Yarn.  The finished circumference is about 10" so you can adjust to a smaller or larger size by using a different sized hook or a lighter or heavier weight yarn.  Add any adornment that you wish, I chose a fabric and bead applique.  Whatever you choose make sure that you secure it well for safety reasons.

Note: This pattern is in done in American crochet terms.

Begin with a magic circle or chain 4 and join with a sl st to make a ring.  
 
Round 1: ch 1, work 8 hdc into your magic circle or starting ring.  Join with a sl st to your 1st hdc. Ch 1.  (8 hdc)
Round 2: work 2 hdc in each st around joining with a sl st to the 1st hdc. Ch 1.  (16 hdc) 
Round 3: work 1 hdc in the same st as the sl st. *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st.*  Repeat from * to * to end of round joining with a sl st to the first hdc.  Ch 1.  (24 hdc) 
Round 4: work 1 hdc in the same st as the sl st and in the next st.  *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 st.*  Repeat from * to * to end of the round joining to the first hdc with a sl st.  (32 hdc)
Round 5-8: Ch 3 (counts as first dc).  Work one dc in same st as ch 3.  2 dc in next st, skip 2dc.  *2 dc in next 2 st, skip 2 st.*  Repeat from * to * to end of the round joining with a sl st to top of the ch 3.  (32 dc)
Round 9-10: Ch 1.  Work 1 sc in each st around joining with sl st to the ch 1.  Finish off at the end of round 10.  

Weave in loose ends and attach adornment of your choice.

This pattern is free to use however you choose to make finished items.  However you may not reproduce and sell the actual pattern itself.  If you wish to link to the pattern you may but please use a link and do not copy and paste to any other site.

Pattern inspired by the Abbey Hat and altered with permission of Diamond Crochet.  Please check her wonderful patterns and finished items at www.facebook.com/Diamond Crochet.  You can find the Abbey Hat in preemie size here.

This pattern is untested so please let me know if you find any errors!!!!

Abbreviations used:
sl st - slip stitchch - chain
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
sc - single crochet
st - stitch

Cotton Candy Baby Hat -Free Crochet Pattern

sizes 0-3 months (3-6 months, 6-12 months)

Materials: K hook, bulky yarn, needle for weaving in ends

Notes: All terms are US crochet terms, pattern begins with a magic circle but you can substitute a ch 4 connected into a ring with a slip stitch.

Abbreviations: ch-chain, dc-double crochet, sl st-slip stitch, sp-space, sc-single crochet

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 3, 8 (9,10) dc for total of 9 (10,11) dc (starting ch counts as first dc), sl st to top loop of ch 3.

Round 2: ch 3, dc in same space as ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around, connect with sl st to top of ch 3.

Round 3: ch 3, dc in same sp as ch 3, dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc*, repeat from * to * to end of round, connect to the top of the ch 3 with a sl st.

Round 4: ch 3, dc in same sp as ch 3, *dc in next 2 dc, dc in next dc*, repeat from * to * until you reach the end of the round, connect to the top of the ch 3 with a sl st.

Round 5: ch 3, dc in next st and in each stitch to the end of the round, connect to the ch 3 with a sl st.

Round 6: repeat row 5 (for size 6-12 months repeat one more time)

Round 7: ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in each dc to the end of the round, connect with a sl st to the top of the first sc.

Round 8: ch 1, sc in each sc to the end of the round, connect with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 9: ch 1, work the following stitch pattern around the hat: *sc,dc,dc,sc* repeat. When you reach the end of the round connect with a sl st to the first sc and fasten off. Weave in ends.

You can use as is or dress it up with a flower or bow. 

Newborn Turtle Photo Prop Set Free Crochet Pattern

I've debated back and forth on releasing this pattern on my blog for free or as a paid pattern on Etsy. In honor of the big Mommy & Baby giveaway I decided to go ahead and do it for free because every baby deserves to have extra special newborn pictures!!! Please see the terms of use tab on the blog for information on how this pattern may and may not be used. 

Newborn Turtle Photo Prop Set
By Kate Knapp @ Crafty Kate Going Crazy

Materials Needed:
Worsted weight yarn in 2 shades of green (I used one skein Bernat Satin dark green and one skein Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in a medium green.

Sizes H & K crochet hook Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
Sc – single crochet
Dc- double crochet
Sc2tog- single crochet decrease
Sl St- slip stitch Ch- chain

Stitch Explanations: Sc2tog- insert hook into indicated stitch, yo, pull through loop, insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull through loop, yo, pull through the 3 loops on the hook.

Notes:
This pattern is written in US Crochet Terms.
 
The shell is worked with two strands of yarn held together.

Both items begin with a magic circle, there are many tutorials on this online.

Instructions are for a newborn size, you can up the sizing to a 3 months size by going up one hook size for the hat and shell.

Both pieces are worked in the round, starting chains do not count as stitches and you do not turn after the chain.

Hat Instructions:

Round 1: using the lighter green and the size H hook create a magic circle, ch 2, 10 dc. Sl st in 1st dc. (chains do not count as stitches in this pattern)

Round 2: ch 2, do 2 dc in each dc of prior round. Connect with a sl st to the first dc (not the chain)

Round 3: ch 2, 1 dc in first stich, *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in the following stitch* repeat from *to* until the end of the round, connect with a sl st to the first dc.

Round 4: ch 2, 1 dc in first stitch, *2 dc in next stitch, dc in the next 2 dc*, repeat from * to * until the end of the round, connect with a sl st to the first dc.

Round 5: ch 2, 1 dc in first stitch, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next 3 dc*, repeat from * to* until the end of the round, connect with a sl st to the first dc.

Round 6-9: ch 2, 1 dc in each stitch, connect with a sl st to the first dc.

Round 10: change to the darker green and ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch around. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Turtle Shell Instructions:

Round 1: Start with a magic circle using two strands and the K hook (one of each green which will create a mottled shell look). Ch 2, work 8 dc in the magic circle.

Round 2: ch 2, work 2 dc in each dc of prior round. Connect with a sl st to the first dc (not the chain)

Round 3: ch 2, 1 dc in first stich, *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in the following stitch* repeat from *to* until the end of the round, connect with a sl st to the first dc.

Round 4: ch 2, 1 dc in first stitch, *2 dc in next stitch, dc in the next 2 dc*, repeat from * to * until the end of the round, connect with a sl st to the first dc.

Round 5: ch 2, 1 dc in first stitch, *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next 3 dc*, repeat from * to* until the end of the round, connect with a sl st to the first dc.

Round 6: ch 1, work one sc in each stitch around, connect to the first sc with a sl st.

Round 7: Using one strand of the light color ch 1, work one sc in each stitch around, connect to the first sc with a sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Now we will make the patches on the shell using just the one strand of the lighter green and the H hook. Make a total of 5 patches.

Foundation and Row 1: ch 2, work one sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (1 sc)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, work 2 sc in the sc. (2 sc)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, work 2 sc in each sc. (4 sc)

Row 4: ch 1, turn, work 2 sc in the first sc, one sc in each of the next two stitches, work 2 sc in the last stitch. (6 sc)

Row 5: ch 1, turn, work 2 sc in the first sc, work one sc across until the last stitch, work 2 sc in the last stitch. (8 sc)

Rows 6 & 7: ch 1, turn, work 1 sc in each stitch. (8 sc)

Row 8 & 9: ch 1, turn, work a sc2tog, sc in each stitch across except the last 2 stitches, sc2tog. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (you will have 6 stitches in row 8 and 4 stitches in row 9).

Sew on using random placement and rotating the patches on the shell to achieve a more natural look.

Diamond Crochet & Crafts Newborn Bulky Pouch Pattern

First up in a month full of wonderful baby crafts is a pattern by my good friend and very talented designer Teri over at Diamond Crochet & Crafts blog. This is a fantastic baby photography prop that is worked in Lion Brand Homespun with a Q hook. It works up fast, looks beautiful, and is soft and cozy for the baby who is lucky enough to be photographed in it. Click the link below to access the pattern.

Click Here For The Pattern

Check out Teri's other awesome baby and adult patterns at her blog, on Etsy, Ravelry.com, or on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/diamondcrochetcrafts

NOW FREE! Toilet Paper Cover & Toilet Rug Pattern

This is an updated version of my toilet paper cover and I have added a pattern for a matching rug designed to fit around the base of the toilet.

  

Materials Needed:

7 ounces of worsted weight yarn for the potty shawl and as an accent color on the toilet paper cozy (in two balls) and 3 ounces of contrasting yarn for the toilet paper cozy.  It is best to choose an acrylic or cotton yarn that is washable.

Size M (9 mm) crochet hook, Size H (5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

Optional: non-slip rug backing

Abbreviations:

Sc – single crochet

Dc- double crochet

Dc2tog-double crochet decrease

St- stitch

Sl St- slip stitch

Ch- chain

Stitch Explanation:

Dc2tog:  yo, insert hook into indicated stitch, yo, pull through loop, yo, pull through first 2 loops on the hook, yo, insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull through loop, yo, pull through first two loops on the hook, yo, pull through remaining loops on the hook (there should be 3 loops on the hook).

Gauge:

Be sure to check your gauge.  If you gauge swatch is larger than what is indicated below, use a smaller hook.  If your swatch is too small then go up a hook size.

2 rows of 5 dc= 3.5” wide and 2” tall

Notes:

This pattern is written in US Crochet Terms.

The potty shawl is worked with two strands of yarn held together.  If you are not comfortable with this you can substitute a bulky yarn, keep in mind that you will to choose a machine washable yarn.

The shawl is designed to fit a standard size toilet; you may need to make adjustments if you want a perfect fit around your toilet.  The best way to do this is to lay it down and check the fit periodically around your toilet. 

The toilet paper cozy was designed to fit a double roll of 2-ply tissue.  Adjustments are included for fitting a single roll or mega roll.

Instructions:

Potty Shawl

Foundation Row: Ch 40

Row 1:  DC in 3^rd ch from hook, dc in each chain to the end of the foundation chain. Ch 2, turn.  (38 dc) The turning chain does not count as a stitch throughout this pattern.

Row 2:  2 dc in first st,  dc in each st across to last st, 2 dc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (40 dc)

Row 3:  repeat row 2. (42 dc)

Row 4 – 12: dc in each dc across, ch 2, turn.  (42 dc)

Now we will begin working on one of the rug sides that go around the toilet base.

Row 13: dc in the next 13 dc, ch 2, turn.  (13 dc)

Row 14-18: dc in each dc across ch 2, turn.  (13 dc)

Row 19: dc2tog, dc in next 9 dc, dc2tog, ch 2, turn. (9 dc, 2 dc2tog)

Row 20: dc2tog, dc in next 7 dc, dc2tog.  Fasten off.  (7 dc, 2 dc2tog)

Attach to other edge of the piece with a sl st to begin the second rug side.  Repeat rows 13-20.  Weave in all ends.

Attach a single strand of  yarn with a sl st and sc around the edges of the finished piece.

Cut rug backing to size and shape of the potty shawl and sew on with yarn and tapestry needle.

Toilet Paper Cozy

Foundation Circle:  with your main color ch 8 and join to 1st chain with a sl st to make a ring. You want a finger sized hole in the middle of your ring; this makes it easier to slide the cover off when you're ready to use this roll.

Row 1:  ch 3 (always counts as first dc in this pattern), work 9 dc in the ring,  join to ch 3 with a sl st.  (10 dc)

Row 2:  ch 3, dc in same st as ch 3, 2 dc in each dc of prior row, join to ch 3 with sl st.  (20 dc)

Row 3:  ch 3, dc in same st as ch3, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat * to * to the end of the rd, join with a sl st to ch 3. (30 dc)

Row 4:  ch 3, dc in same st as ch3, * dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat * to * to the end of the rd, join with a sl st to ch 3.(40 dc)

Omit Row 5 for a single roll sized cover.

Row 5:  ch 3, dc in same st as ch 3, *dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat * to * to the end of the rd, join with a sl st to ch 3. (50 dc)

For a mega roll cover add a round following the same pattern putting 4 single dc between each increase stitch that has 2 dc in the stitch. (60 dc)

Row 6:  ch 1, sc in the back loop only of each stitch around, join to ch 1 with a sl st. This round will fall where the side and top meet and going through the back loop only creates a ridge that creates a sharp edge instead of a rounded edge.

Row 7-9:  ch 3, dc in each stitch around (through both loops from here on out), join to ch 3 with a sl stitch.

Row 10: change to contrast color and ch 3, dc in each stitch around, join to ch 3 with a sl stitch.

Row 11: change to main color and ch 3, dc in each stitch around; join to ch 3 with a sl stitch.

Row 12: ch 3, dc in each stitch around, join to ch 3 with a sl stitch.

(Now is a good time to check your fit, your cover should end about 1/4 to 1/2" above the end of the roll.)

Row 13:  switch to your contrast color. ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to ch 1 with a sl st.

Row 14:  ch 1, sc in each stich around, join to ch 1 with a sl st.

Row 15:  change back to main color, ch 1, sc in each stitch around and join to ch 1 with a sl st.
Check fit.  Add an additional round of sc if needed.  Fasten off.  Weave in all ends.