Angel Baby Bunting Gown

Angel Baby Bunting Gown Pattern

20 week size
Caron Simply Soft Yarn
F Hook
2 buttons
About 12" of 1/4" ribbon
SH = 3 stitches in the same stitch - some rows are sc some are dc - your SH stitches should match the rest of that particular row.

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Chain 33
1. sc 4 - SH - sc 6 - SH - sc 8 - SH - sc 6 - SH - sc 4 - chain 2 - turn
2. hdc 5 - SH (hdc) - hdc 8 - SH - hdc 10 - SH - hdc 8 - SH hdc 5 - ch 2 - turn
3. hdc 6 - SH - hdc 10 - SH - hdc 12 - SH - hdc 10 - SH - hdc 6 - ch 2 - turn
4. hdc 7 - SH - hdc 12 - SH - hdc 14 - SH - hdc 12 - SH - hdc 7 - ch 1 - turn
5. sc across the ooutfit - 64 - ch 1 - turn
6. sc 8 - skip 15 - sc 18 - skip 15 - sc 8 - ch 2 turn (This row makes the sleeves. Each of the skip 15 parts will become a sleeve. Do not crochet on the sleeves any more)
7. hdc 8 - hdc 2 in each of the next two stitches (total of 4 stitches in 2 stitches - should be under the arms - to add a little more width) - hdc 15 - hdc 2 in each of the next two stitches - hdc to the end of the row - ch 2 - turn
8. hdc across - 38 - ch 2 turn
9. hdc 10, hdc 2 in each of the next two stitches (under arms again), hdc 17, hdc 2 in each of the next two stitches, hdc to the end of the row - ch 2 turn
10 - 25: hdc across - 42 - ch 2 - turn
26 - this will be the row the ribbon goes through: ch 2 (you'll have a total of ch 4 here) skip first stitch - dc in next stitch - *ch 2 - skip 1 stitch - dc in next stitch* - repeat * to * across. For last stitch instead of a dc, ch 4 like you did at the beginning - slip stitch last one to the outfit.

Edge the outfit with1 row sc. After the slip stitch you might need to chain one so your first sc around the edge lays flat. Make sure to add button holes down one side of the outfit. I did one at the neck and one about row 10. To make a button hole instead of sc ch 2 and skip the next spot you would have sc. 2 rows of sc will make a nice flat edge.

I edged the edges of Row 26 as well - but it does make a little big of a bigger end there. The original one I made the pattern from did not have the edges of Row 26 edged. I think either will work. One row of sc will work - but I like the look of having two edge rows. Make sure button holes are on the first row of edging.  Do not edge the bottom of row 26. At each corner of the outfit do a SH stitch to turn the corner.

Add buttons. Weave a ribbon in and out of the stitches on row 26. Tie in a bow. You could substitute a ribbon for a crochet chain. Personally I like the buttons and ribbon bow in the front - but they can easily go in the back.

This outfit size matches nicely with the Teeny Tears Small Crochet Diaper and this hat.

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E does the blogging 15 months

I am loving life as a 15 month old! I am always on the move. I love to climb on things and recently learned how to push large objects, like the toy box, around the room so that I can use it to climb up to get things that are supposed to be out of my reach. I love to climb on the back of the couch and play with the thermostat. I can get on the table behind the TV. I can get on the computer table. I can climb on anything!

I love shoes. If anyone asks me where my shoes are I run to find them. Usually I can find at least one of them. If I can't find my regular shoes (sometimes they are already on my feet) I go get my Sunday shoes or Caleb's shoes. I love shoes! I love getting ready to go outside. As soon as my coat and shoes are on I stand at the door squealing until someone opens the door to let me out.

I can say lots of words now. I've learned how to say "Cay" for Caleb - though usually I just call him "Daaaa" with everyone else. I can say "more" "no" "sit" "this" "uh oh" "go" "woof" "shoe" and something that resembles "thank you" and something that resembles "Where is it?" I love to tickle people and have my own word for tickle. It's hard to understand what I'm saying if I just say it - but I usually try to tickle when I do it so Mom and Dad can figure out what I'm saying.

I am very independent. I love to do things by myself. I like to have my own bowl or plate at dinner time along with a fork or spoon. When I get done eating I throw everything off my high chair tray. I love to eat anything except tortillas. The other night I even picked the peppers out of the fajitas and ate just those. I love vegetables! My favorite food is probably bananas.

I am learning to run. But I haven't quite figured out how to stop running. If I come running in your direction - watch out - I'm likely to smash right into you.

I got a new tooth last week. Now I am up to 8. I have had 3 different ear infections since we moved to Utah last year. The first two were really hard to get over. The last one wasn't too bad, though I also had croup.

I love to give kisses to anything soft and fuzzy and I recently learned how to blow kisses. I can't quite figure out how to make the kissing noise so I click my tongue while patting my mouth. Sometimes  my tongue hits my hand and I blow really drooly kisses.

I love my big brother more than anyone else in the world. I have to try to do everything he does and I'm always looking for him. Sometimes I hug him so hard it knocks us both over. That makes us both laugh a lot. I also really love seeing Dad come home from work. When he walks in the door I drop whatever I'm holding and holler "Daaaaaa!" as loud as I can. I love for Mom to snuggle me. I often plop myself in her lap for a few minutes so I can get some snuggles. I also love wrestling.

Sleep is still kind of hit and miss for me - but I'm sleeping through the night more often than not now.

Jacob's Ladder Crochet Angel Baby Blanket Pattern

Jacob's Ladder Crochet Blanket Pattern

Adapted for angel babies from this pattern

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When making this pattern there will be large holes at first. By the end these holes will be filled in making your blanket a lot smaller than you started with. This blanket started out being 18 inches long but by the time it was done it was only 12 (not including the edge).

I use Caron Simply Soft yarn and an F hook to start with.

20 week size:
Chain 73 - turn

Row 1: Dc in 3rd stitch from the start - counts as 2nd dc - chain counts as first - need a total of 8 dc, *chain 8, skip 8, dc 8* - repeat * - * to the end of the row - make sure to end with dc 8. Chain 3 - turn

Row 2: Skip first stitch - chain 3 will count as first dc - total of 8 dc (on top of the last dc 8 in previous row) Repeat * - * to the end. All sections of 8 dc should match up perfectly. The holes should also match up perfectly

Repeat row 3 until blanket is the length you want. 24 -26 rows.


Switch to a bigger hook. I used a J hook. Before you do an edge - twist the bottom row to create a loop of your ch 8 - then you'll pull the 8 chain from the row above it through. It will be like making a big crochet stitch. It feels kind of like a chain stitch. This is called climbing the ladder. Go all the way up the row of ch 8. Scroll down for pictures.

Now edge first with a sc around the edge. Make sure to sc in the center of the ch 8 stitches at the top so that they will be stuck and not come out. The bottom edge will look a little scalloped. DC in the bottom part of the ladder stitches to pull the blanket flat. Then I did a hdc edge and then another sc and then the crab stitch.  recommend doing at least 2 rows - so that your blanket will lay flatter.

My blanket ended up being 13 by 12.5 inches long.

For a smaller size (15-20 week size) start with chain 57 then follow the pattern the same - but you'll need less rows - probably closer to 20 rows.

For this blanket I did 4 rows of white, then one row of blue and repeated that all the way to the end, ending on the last of 4 rows of white. I think over all 25 rows is about perfect - but 24 fit with my pattern and was close enough.

For more angel baby info and patterns (including best yarn types and colors) click HERE


Same pattern with pictures:

Row 1: Dc in 3rd stitch from the start - counts as 2nd dc - chain counts as first - need a total of 8 dc, *chain 8, skip 8, dc 8* - repeat * - * to the end of the row - make sure to end with dc 8. Chain 3 - turn

Row 2: Skip first stitch - chain 3 will count as first dc - total of 8 dc (on top of the last dc 8 in previous row) Repeat * - * to the end. All sections of 8 dc should match up perfectly. The holes should also match up perfectly.

When you get to the end of this row it will look like there is only space for 7 stitches. You'll do the last one in the last of the chains from the previous row. It might feel like you're kind of falling off the edge of the blanket. But the next row where you skip the first stitch will pull it all back and make a nice, flat edge.

Repeat row 3 until blanket is the length you want. 24 -26 rows.

Switch to a bigger hook. I used a J hook. Before you do an edge - twist the bottom row to create a loop of your ch 8

 

then you'll pull the 8 chain from the row above it through.

It will be like making a big crochet stitch. It feels kind of like a chain stitch.

This is what you're going for in the end:

This is called climbing the ladder. Go all the way up the row of ch 8. Do this to every row of ch 8 - so it should look like this:

Now edge first with a sc around the edge. Make sure to sc in the center of the ch 8 stitches at the top so that they will be stuck and not come out.

The bottom part of the blanket is a little scalloped from the twist to start climbing the ladder. To offset the scalloped edge do a dc in the center of that first twist (you may have to scoot it over a bit - mine was kind of folded funny - but it was easy to stick the hook through the center. The dc will make that spot a little taller to hide the scallop look.

Then I did a hdc edge and then another sc and then the crab stitch.  I recommend doing at least 2 rows though - so that your blanket will lay flatter. This is the blanket after just the sc edge:

 This is the blanket after sc, hdc and a crab stitch edge:

My blanket ended up being 13 by 12.5 inches long.

For this blanket I did 4 rows of white, then one row of blue and repeated that all the way to the end, ending on the last of 4 rows of white. I think over all 25 rows is about perfect - but 24 fit with my pattern and was close enough.

For a smaller size (15-20 week size) start with chain 57 then follow the pattern the same - but you'll need less rows - probably closer to 20 rows.

For more angel baby info and patterns (including best yarn types and colors) click HERE

Angel Baby Bonnet Pattern

Angel Baby Bonnet Crochet Pattern

Medium size

This size pattern should fit about a 20 week baby. It matches well with our medium sized crochet outfit. 

I use Caron Simply Soft yarn and an F hook. If you use the thinner sport weight yarn it will be the tiny size to match the tiny size outfit. Bonnets of any size I'm sure would be appreciated.

I can typically finish a bonnet in about 10 minutes.

With yarn we try to avoid greens, yellows, all bright colors, and variegated yarn. For more information click HERE.

Ch 2

Row 1 - 8 hdc in the first chain - slip stitch to join
Row 2 - 2 hdc in each stitch - total of 16 - slip stitch to join
Row 3 - hdc in each stitch  - do not join - you won't join any more - chain 2 and turn instead
Row 4 - hdc in each stitch - chain 2 turn
Row 5 - hdc in each stitch - chain 2 for a boy bonnet (w/o ruffles) - chain 1 for a girl bonnet (w/ ruffles) - turn
Row 6 - boy or unruffled - 1 hdc, 2 hdc next stitch, repeat all the way around - end with a 1 hdc - even if you have to do 2 singles in a row.

Row 6 - girl or ruffled - slip stitch, 3 sc next stitch, repeat all the way around - end with a slip stitch - even if you need to do 2 in a row.

Tie off and add a ribbon or piece of yarn for a tie. I try to slip it in and out of the stitches in row 5.

Pictures and pattern repeated below




Ch 2

Row 1 - 8 hdc in the first chain - slip stitch to join

Row 2 - 2 hdc in each stitch - total of 16 - slip stitch to join

Row 3 - hdc in each stitch  - do not join - you won't join any more - chain 2 and turn instead

Row 4 - hdc in each stitch - chain 2 turn

Notice how you're creating a kind of V shape - that's where the neck will be. It might feel weird - but it works.

Row 5 - hdc in each stitch - chain 2 for a boy bonnet (w/o ruffles) - chain 1 for a girl bonnet (w/ ruffles) - turn

Row 6 - boy or unruffled - 1 hdc, 2 hdc next stitch, repeat all the way around - end with a 1 hdc - even if you have to do 2 singles in a row.

Row 6 - girl or ruffled - slip stitch, 3 sc next stitch, repeat all the way around - end with a slip stitch - even if you need to do 2 in a row.

With the girl bonnet you need to make sure not to have it inside out. The ruffles should kind of be bumpy out towards the back and more scalloped side on the inside.

Here is the bonnet inside out - with the bumpier side of the ruffles on the inside.

Here is the bonnet right side out with the scalloped side on the inside.

Tie off and add a ribbon or piece of yarn for a tie. I try to slip it in and out of the stitches in row 5.

Bonnets from the side

Bonnets lying flat on the back part

For more angel baby info and crochet patterns (including best yarn types and colors) click HERE

Just Because

Because today is Valentine's Day I was thinking about the pictures from our first date (a dance in high school) and I realized the only picture I had on the computer was minuscule and I really wanted to get a bigger one. So I started hunting through boxes to find dance pictures - to no avail. I couldn't find them. Then I remembered where Sam keeps some of his special things - and I looked in his box and found all his dance pictures - and on top of the stack were the pictures from our first date.

It made my day.

So I scanned them and edited them and put the one of just the two of us in a frame with a bunch of other pictures of our family.

Now it feels like Valentine's Day.

 2004 Sadie Hawkins Dance