Friday, September 28, 2007

Crochet Halter Top, Skirt and Head Band.



I really liked the halter and skirt set that I had made previously, so I made another two sets in different colors.



I didn't alter the pattern for the top at all, but I played around with different stitches while I was making the skirts. I got some help for sizes from the lovely ladies in the knitting and crochet forum.




When it came to making the skirt I did a length of chain and stretched it out firmly when I was measuring , using the size 2+ waist measurement I needed, I finished the chain at the recommended length. I joined the chain into a ring and completed 3 rows of trbl (dc). This formed the waist band.



I then proceeded with a pattern, I started with a simple 2 trbl in next trbl, ch 1, miss 1 trbl, 2 trbl in next trbl.

When it came to giving the skirt a bit more flare, I simply increased the stitches by doing, 3 trbl instead of 2 trbl.

If the skirt if needed more flare, I would increase again.

I threw in a few more fancy stitches for variety.

I am not sure if the length is the correct length, but that is one of the beauties of crocheting, you can just pick from where you finished off and make it larger.

With the head band, I used the same measuring technique as the skirt and the same stitches as the waist band.

I chose a suitable flower pattern to fit the headband, made them up and sewed them on.

And as you see from the pictures, this is truly a cute little out fit.



It will be back to making more sets of these now as Bella has an older sister, who just loves to dress up smartly, her name is Lily and she is 6.



Here is Lily's top, complete with beads and all.

I have never worked with beads before, it is alot of fun.

Monday, September 24, 2007

Baby Doll Bathing Suit Free Pattern

Crochet a bathing suit for your doll
Let your imagination run wild by decorating these easy to crochet bathing suits.


I wanted a pattern for a swim suit that would be easy for a young child, to put on and take off a doll.
So I made up a pattern that is very quick and easy to make. I also made a bathing suit out of sparkling yarn, but it looked more like bed room wear. I may make a little dressing gown and slippers to go with that too.
New Entry.

Here is the gold sparkling bed room wear.



Baby Doll Bathing suit
© Cathy Wood 2007

Please feel free to use my patterns for your personal use or for charity. But do not sell my patterns.


Baby doll size 43cm (16 inch)

3.50 mm hook (E/4)

Pattern tested with 4 ply yarn (sock/baby)
8 ply (light worsted) will be a little loose but okay

Abbreviations:
h dc= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through all 3 loops

trbl= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops, yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops again

Beginning at front crutch, chain 5

1. h dc in 2nd chain from hook, h dc in each chain across, chain 1 turn (4 h dc)

2. h dc in each h dc across, chain 1 turn

3. repeat row 2

4. repeat row 2

5. h dc increase in 1st h dc, h dc across to last h dc, h dc increase in last h dc, chain 1 turn (6 h dc)

6. repeat row 5,

7. repeat row 5, (10 h dc)

8. h dc increase in 1st and 2nd h dc, h dc across to final 2 h dc, h dc increase in final 2 h dc, chain 2 turn (14 h dc)

9. h dc across, chain 2 turn

10. repeat row 8, ( 18 h dc)

11. repeat row 9

12. repeat row 8, (22 h dc)

13. repeat row 9

14. repeat row 5 (24 h dc)

15. h dc across, chain 1 turn

16. repeat row 15

17. repeat row 15

18. repeat row 15

19. sl st across first 4 h dc, 2 h dc in next 2 h dc, 2 trbl in next 2 h dc, 2 h dc in next 2 h dc, sl st in next h dc, turn

20. miss sl st, 2 h dc in next 2 h dc, 2 trbl in next 2 trbl, 2 h dc in next 2 h dc, sl st in sl st, break off yarn and fasten off.

21. attach yarn to opposite end of row and working on opposite side of work, repeat rows 19 and 20.


Above pic is the front

Back of Bathing, Suit Beginning at crutch

Rejoin yarn to beginning chain 5

1. 4 h dc across, chain 1 turn
2. repeat rows 2 to 15 as for front
16 to 19 repeat row 15 as for front
20 reverse sc across, break off yarn and fasten off

Above pic is the front and back


Straps

Make 2
Chain 3
Miss 1 chain, 2 sc across, ch 1 turn (2 sc)
Work 14 rows more

Making up Bathing Suit

Sew in loose ends, sew up sides, being careful not to go too far down the leg as the suit will be too hard to put on.

You can fancy up the bathing suit using a shell stitch around the neck or leg area.

I did some little bright buttons to put down the front using this method.
Ch 3, sc 6 in 3rd chain from hook, sl st to join fasten off.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Crochet halter top and skirt for child

A crochet halter top and skirt


The crocheted halter top took me about 2 hours to make, then I nutted out a pattern for a matching skirt, which took a bit longer (if you want the pattern for the skirt let me know). Clicking on the name of this topic will take you to the blog where I found it, then that blog will take you to the original pattern designer. I used 8ply acrylic wool and a size 4.00m hook, the size I made will hopefully fit my grandaughter Bella who is turning 3.

This is Bella. Isn't she just georgous!


Crocheted Motif

make a crochet flower motif

Crochet some bright flowers to dress up baby out fits.

Neck Pillow to Wheat Bag. Great for aching neck and shoulders. Crochet Pattern.

make a neck pillow
Crocheted Neck Pillow.
Easy pattern.

I found this neck pillow pattern and altered it into a wheat bag for the neck. I used thick stockings to contain the wheat in, tied the end of the stocking into a knot and simply slip stitched the pillow closed. It's just a perfect fit and light weight too. I just heat it up in the microwave for a couple of minutes. Great for head aches or aching shoulders.

My golli slippers

knit my golli slippers
Childs Golli Slipper.


I was looking for a childs golliwog slipper pattern on the net and had no luck finding one. So I made up my own pattern of knitted golli slippers. Sizing is for 1 to 4 year olds. I was very happy with the end results and I made them in several colors.



My Golli Slippers

© Cathy Wood 2005.

Length from heel to toe

Size A…fits approx child 1 to 2 year old 5 inches

Size B…fits approx child 2 to 3 year old 6 inches

Size C…fits approx child 3 to 4 year old 7 inches

Materials:

8 ply yarn x 3 colors. Allow approx 25 grms of each color

A pair of 4 mm needles. A 3.5 crochet hook.

A pair of eyes. Caution small parts! Child may choke! I recommend glue on felt eyes (not pictured).

Colors =

Black. White. CC = contrast color. I.e., red, blue, orange, pink, purple etc

Page 1

Abbreviations

K = knit. P = purl. L = loop. K2 tog = knit 2 together. S1= slip one. PSSO = pass slipped stitch over.

Loop stitch pattern =.
Insert needle into next st, pass yarn twice round the needle and first two fingers of left hand in clock-wise direction, then round needle once, draw all 3 loops through, replace them on left-hand needle and knit them all tog, through the back of the sts; repeat.

Slipper worked in one piece. Make two.

Using size 4.00 mm needles and cc (color) cast on 27 (29. 29)

1st Row. (Wrong side).K8 (K9. K9) P1, K9, P1, K8 (K9. K9).

2nd Row. Using white, Knit to end.

3rd Row. K8 (K9. K9) P1, K9, P1, K8 (K9. K9).

4th Row. (Change to cc) Work as 2nd row.

5th Row work as 3rd row

Repeat rows 2 to 5. 5 (7, 9) times. Keeping stripes correct.(two of each color except for the first row).

Using black yarn. Repeat rows 2 and 3. 2 times (3 times. 4 times)

Begin Hair.

1st Row. Knit.

2nd Row. K5,(K6, K6). L3, P1, K9, P1, L3 K5 (K6, K6).

Repeat rows 1 and 2, 6 times(8 times, 8 times)

Shape top of toe and hair.

1st Row. K7 (K9, K9). Sl,1, K,1, psso, K1, K2 tog, k3, Sl,1, K,1, psso, K1, K,2 tog, K to end.

2nd Row. K1, L,6, K,9, L,6, K,1.

3rd Row. K,6 (K,7, K,7). Sl,1, K,1, psso, K1, K2 tog, k1, Sl,1, K,1, psso, K1, K,2 tog, K to end.

4th Row. K,1, L,5 (L,6, L,6).K,7, L, 5 (L,6, L,6).K,1.

5th Row. Knit.

Make Up. Break yarn, leaving enough yarn to sew toe and top of slipper. Thread yarn onto darning needle and thread darning needle through remaining stitches on needle, pulling stitches up tight,( with slipper inside out) sew through toe end in a circular motion, re-enforcing the toe, bring thread back to the top of the slipper and back stitch through to the last row of black (ending before striped rows).

With slipper still inside out, back stitch heel by keeping sole flat, sew 3 to 4 stitches from each side, then sew the centre of the heel.

Optional

Double crochet, around the top of the stripes, for laces.

Mouth Crochet 2 lengths of 8 chain. Sew on in a smile position.

Laces

Crochet 2 lengths of 80 chain for laces. Weave into wool or crocheted top.

Eyes

Attach either by gluing or sewing.(See caution!).

Hints

Carry yarn not in use up the side of your work. Sew in all loose ends.

Soles can be reinforced. For a girl golli, knit a small rectangle, bind in the centre to make a bow and sew onto head.


© Cathy Wood 2005.



Baby Bonnet, Booties and Mittens.

how to crochet a baby bonnet and mittens
Please note, conversions may be needed for countries other than Australia.

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Cathy’s Crocheted, Baby Shell Bonnet
© Cathy Wood. 2007
Fund Raiser Pattern For

The Salvatiom Army

Materials
Size 3.50 mm hook.
8 ply yarn.
Difficulty: Easy. Size: New Born
Abbreviations:

TRBL= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops, yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops again.

HTRBL= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through all 3 loops.

DC= insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (2 loops on hook) pull yarn through 2 loops.

Beginning at crown

1st Row Ch 4, work 15 TRBL in first Ch, join to Ch 3. (16 TRBL)

2nd Row Ch 3, TRBL in same space as joining Ch, 2 TRBL in each TRBL Stitch around, join to Ch 3. (32 TRBL)

3rd Row Ch 3, TRBL in next Stitch, *2 TRBL in next Stitch, TRBL in next 2 Stitches* repeat from *to* around, join to Ch 3.
4th Row Ch 3, TRBL in next 36 St’s Ch 3 turn (37 St’s)

Shell Pattern

5th Row 1 TRBL in 2nd TRBL from hook, miss 2
TRBL, 5 TRBL in next TRBL, miss 2 TRBL, *1 TRBL in next 2 TRBL, miss 2 TRBL, 5 TRBL in next TRBL miss 2 TRBL* repeat from *to* 4 times, 1 TRBL in TRBL, 1 TRBL in turning Ch, Ch 3 turn.

6th Row to 9th Row repeat row 5, ending with Ch 1 and working around the neck line

Neck Line
10th Row HTRBL about 23 HTRBL evenly across neck line, Ch 2 turn

Eyelet Row

11th Row HTRBL in 2nd HTRBL from hook, Ch 1, miss 1 HTRBL, HTRBL in next HTRBL, *Ch 1, miss 1 HTRBL, HTRBL in next HTRBL,* repeat from *to* to end turning Ch, HTRBL in turning Ch, Ch 2 turn

12th Row Work 1 HTRBL in each Ch 1 space and 1 HTRBL in each HTRBL to end, Ch 2 turn

13th Row Work HTRBL in 2nd HTRBL from hook, work 1 HTRBL in each HTRBL to end. Fasten off

Sew in loose ends
Make 80 Ch for Bonnet tie, or thread a ribbon through eyelets.

For smaller or larger sizes, use a smaller or larger hook.


Cathy’s Crocheted, Baby Shell Bootie
© Cathy Wood. 2007
Fund Raiser Pattern For

The Salvation Army

Materials.
Size 3.50 mm hook.
8 ply yarn.
Difficulty: Easy. Size: New Born
Abbreviations:

TRBL= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops, yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops again.

DC= insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (2 loops on hook) pull yarn through 2 loops.

Beginning at ankle and working upwards Ch 24
1st Row TRBL in 3rd Ch from hook, miss 2 Ch, 5 TRBL in next Ch, miss 2 Ch, 1 TRBL next 2 Ch,*miss 2 Ch, 5 TRBL in next Ch, miss 2 Ch, 1 TRBL in next 2 Ch* repeat from *to* to end, Ch 3 turn.

2nd Row 1 TRBL in 2nd TRBL from hook, miss 2 TRBL, 5 TRBL in next TRBL, *miss 2 TRBL, 1 TRBL in next 2 TRBL, miss 2 TRBL, 5 TRBL in next TRBL,* repeat from *to* once, miss 2 TRBL, 1 TRBL in next TRBL, 1 TRBL in turning CH, Ch 3 turn.

3rd Row As 2nd row, but do not Ch 3 at end of row, break off yarn.


FOOT

4th Row Rejoin yarn to other side of beginning 24 Ch, Ch 2, work 1 DC in next 13 Ch, Ch 1 turn.

5th Row (Ch 1 is not counted as a DC) 1 DC in next 5 DC, Ch 1 turn.

6th Row to 10th Row repeat row 5, but do not turn at the end of row 10.

11th Row Slip Stitch loosely down the side of the flap you just made, work 1 DC in next 8 Ch, Ch 2 turn.

12th Row 1 DC in 2nd DC from hook, 1 DC in next 6 DC, work 6 DC up along side of flap, work 1 DC in next 5 DC, work 6 DC down side of flap, work 1 DC in next 8 DC, Ch 2 turn.

13th Row 1 DC in 2nd DC from hook, 1 DC in each DC to end, Ch 2 turn.
(33 DC)
14th Row Repeat row 13.

DECREASE ROWS

15th Row 1 DC in 2nd DC from hook, miss 1DC, 1 DC in next 11 DC, (miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next DC) 3 times, 1 DC in next 10 DC, miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next DC, 1 DC in turning Ch, Ch 2 turn.

16th Row 1 DC in 2nd DC from hook, miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next 8 DC, (miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next DC) 3 times, 1 DC in next 8 DC, miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next DC, 1 DC in turning Ch, Ch 2 turn.

17th Row 1 DC in 2nd DC from hook, miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next 17 DC, miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next DC, 1 DC in turning Ch. Finish off.

Sew seams together, Ch 65, for ties.


For smaller or larger sizes, use a smaller or larger hook.


Cathy’s Crocheted, Baby Shell Mitten
© Cathy Wood. 2007
Fund Raiser Pattern For

The Salvation Army

Materials.
Size 3.50 mm hook.
8 ply yarn.
Difficulty: Easy. Size: New Born
Abbreviations:
HTRBL= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through all 3 loops.

TRBL= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops, yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops again.

Beginning at wrist CH, 17

1st Row HTRBL in 3rd chain from hook, HTRBL in each chain to end. (15 HTRBL) SL, ST in beginning chain to form a ring.

Eyelet Row

2nd Row CH 2, HTRBL in 2nd HTRBL from hook, *CH 1, miss 1 HTRBL, HTRBL in next HTRBL* repeat from *to* to end.
SL, ST in Ch 2 to join.

3rd Row CH 2, * HTRBL in chain 1 space, HTRBL in HTRBL,*
Repeat from * to * to the end. SL, ST in CH 2 to join.

Increase Row

4th Row CH 2, (CH 2 is counted as 1st HTRBL). 1 HTRBL in next HTRBL,
*2 HTRBL in next HTRBL, 1 HTRBL in next HTRBL * repeat from *to* to end (About 22 HTRBL). SL, ST in CH 2 to join.

5th Row CH 2, (CH 2 is counted as 1st HTRBL). 1 HTRBL in 1 HTRBL to end. SL, ST in CH 2 to join.

6th Row as 5th Row
Decrease Row

7th Row CH 2, (CH 2 is counted as 1st HTRBL). HTRBL in 2nd HTRBL from hook, HTRBL 2 HTRBL together, *1 HTRBL in next 2 HTRBL, HTRBL 2 HTRBL together,* repeat from *to* to final HTRBL, HTRBL in HTRBL (About 16 HTRBL). SL, ST in CH 2 to join.

8th Row as 5th Row
Decrease Row

9th Row CH 2, (CH 2 is counted as 1st HTRBL). HTRBL 2nd and 3rd HTRBL from hook together, * HTRBL next 2 HTRBL together*, continue from *to * to end, SL, ST in CH 2 to join.

Decrease Row

10th Row CH 2, (CH 2 is counted as 1st HTRBL). HTRBL 2nd and 3rd HTRBL from hook together, * HTRBL next 2 HTRBL together*, continue from *to * to end. Finish off leaving a long enough piece of yarn attached, to sew top of mitt together.

Shell Border

Rejoin yarn to other side of beginning 17 chain.

1st Row CH 3, 1 TRBL in next CH, *miss next 2 chain, 5 TRBL in next CH, miss next 2 chain, 1 TRBL in next 2 chain,* repeat from *to* to end. SL, ST in CH 3 to join. Finish off.

CH 50, to make ties for mitt and weave through the eyelets.
Or weave through ribbon.
For smaller or larger sizes, use a smaller or larger hook.