Hats

Materials: Fingering yarn or baby yarn. You may use 2 colors if desired.
For Preemies use hook size: "B" or Steel "2"
For Newborn use hook size: "F" or Steel "00"
Rnd 1: Ch 3, 11 hdc in 2nd ch from hk, join. (12 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each rnd, join, (24 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, rpt from *rnd. (34 hdc [not counting ch 2]). Join in top of 1st hdc.
Rnd 4 & 5: Ch 2, work even in hdc rnd, join in top of 1st hdc. (34 hdc)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, *3 hdc, 2 hdc in next st, rpt from * rnd, join to 1st hdc. (42 hdc)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, *3 hdc, 2 hdc in next st, rpt from * rnd, join to 1st hdc. (53 hdc)
Note: change color now if desired.
Rnd 8: Ch 3, Cluster st in same st then in every other st rnd (26 clusters). Join to top of 1st cluster.
Note: Change back to 1st color now if using 2 colors.
Rnd 9: Ch 2, hdc in the top of each cluster and in each space between clusters rnd, join in top of 1st hdc. (52 hdc)
Row 10-12: Ch 2, hdc evenly rnd, join (52 hdc)
Fasten off.
 

Materials: Baby, sport or fingering for Preemie size. Hook Size: F.
Knitting worsted for Newborn size. Hook Size: F or G.
Beginning: Ch 6, join to form ring.
Row 1: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join in top of ch 3 (12 sts)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, in back lps 2 dc in each sts rnd, join in top of ch 3 (24 sts)
Row 3: Ch 3, * in back lps 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next 3 sts, rpt from * rnd, 2 dc in each of the last 2 st, join in top of ch 3 (41 sts)
Row 4: Ch 3, in back lps dc in each st rnd, join in top of ch 3 (41 sts)
Row 5-7: Rpt row 4.
Row 8-10: (3 rows) Ch 1, in back lps sc in each st rnd, join (41 st)
Note: You may change color for brim if desired.
Brim 1: (Ruffled for girl) Ch 2, 3 hdc in each st rnd, join. Fasten off.
Brim 2: (Rolled for boy) Add 3 more rows of SC, Fasten off, then roll up for brim.

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Booties

Materials: Baby yarn.
Hook Size: E
Beginning: Ch 2.
Rnd 1: 12 hdc in 2nd ch from hk, join in top of ch 2 (12 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st rnd, join (24 hdc)
Rnd 3-10: (8 rnds) Ch 2, hdc in each st rnd, join (24 hdc)
Rnd 11: (for heel) Ch 1, sc in 1st st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 trc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in last 14 sts, join (25 sts)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, trc next 2 sts together, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in last 14 sts, join (24 sts)
Rnd 13: Ch 2, hdc in each st rnd, join (24 hdc)
Rnd 14: (for cuff) Working in back lps only, ch 2, hdc in each st rnd, join (24 sts)
Rnd 15-17: (3 rnds) Ch 2, hdc front post (fp) around next st, * hdc back post (bp) around next st, fp around next st, rpt from * rnd, join at end of last rnd end-off.
 

Note: 3 oz. (576 yds) will make entire set.
Materials: Fingering yarn or baby yarn
You may use 2 colors if desired. Use 2nd color for bobble rows.
For Preemies use Hook Size: "B" or Steel "2"
For Newborn use Hook Size: "F" or Steel "00"
Rnd 1: Ch 3, 5 hdc in 3rd ch from hk, join. (6 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, (counts as 1st hdc thru-out) * hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st, rpt from * rnd, join. (13 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, hdc in each st rnd, join. (14 hdc)
Rnd 4 & 5: Rpt rnd 3. (16 hdc at the end of rnd 5)
Rnd 6-8: Ch 2, 12 hdc across, ch 2 turn. (12 hdc). Sew back seam.
Cuff: Change color now if desired.
Rnd 1 & 2: Join yarn with sl st at back seam. Work 18 sc evenly rnd opening, join, ch 1 (18 sc)
(Cluster Stitch: YO 1 time, draw yarn through st, YO and thru 2 lps on hk, * Yo, draw yarn thru same st, YO and thru 2 lps on hk again, rpt from * 4 times more, Yo and draw yarn thru all lps on hk, ch 1)
Row 3: (Change back to 1st color now if using 2 colors) Ch 2 more, work 1 cluster st in every other st rnd (9 Cluster sts)
Fasten off. Chain 12 inches as tie and weave between clusters.

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Blankets

Materials: Use with Partial skeins of yarn which go together in color and type. This is for amounts of yarn which, by themselves, won't make anything, but when put together will make a baby sized blanket.
Hook Size: Use one which goes nicely with your yarn.
Rnd 1: Ch 5, work 4 dc in 5th ch from hk, join w/ sl st in top of 1st DC (not in the chain), ch 3, (Do Not Turn) (4 st)
Rnd 2: In same st as ch 3 work, 2 dc, then work 2 dc in each dc rnd, join w/ sl st in top of 1st DC (not in the chain, thru-out) (8 sts)
Rnd 3: In same st as ch 3 work 1 dc, 3 dc in next st (for corner), 1 dc in next st, rpt from * to make 4 corners, join. (This makes 1 dc between each corner group of 3 dc)
Rnd 4 and all following rows: Work 5 dc in center dc of each corner around. This increases each round by 4 sts to a side. When you get to the end of a skein make sure it is a complete round. If the round stops short, rip out that bit of rnd that does not reach, Attach new color to beginning of rnd and continue with as many full rnds as this new yarn color will make. Continue until blanket is desired size. This makes rnds like a picture frame around the center. You may make any fancy afghan square for the center then frame it this way.

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Materials: 5 Skeins Sparkle Knitting Worsted
Hook Size "I" or "J"
Beginning: Ch 119 to measure 36"
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each st across, ch3, turn (118 sts)
Row 2: sk 1st sc, dc in each sc to end, ch3, turn. (118 sts)
Row 3: (flower row) (YO, draw up a lp in next dc, YO and thru 2 lps) 3 times, Yo and thru 4 lps, * ch 1 to form eye, ch 2 more (3chs total), (YO draw up a lp in eye, YO and thru 2 lps) twice, (YO draw up a lp in next dc, YO and thru 2 lps) 3 times, Yo and thru 6 lps, rpt from * to end, Dc in top of turning ch, ch 3, turn.
Row 4: 3 dc in 1st eye, * 3 dc in next eye, rpt from *, end w/ dc in top of turning ch, ch1, turn.
Row 5: Sc in each st, sc in top of turning ch, ch3, turn.
Repeat: Rows 2-5 for pattern. Work until 36 long ending w/ Row 5.
Border: Attach yarn w/ sl st in one corner and ch3, 2 dc in same st, sk 3 ch, sc and ch3, 2 dc in same st as sc, sk 3 ch, sc and ch 3, rpt around. Makes a scallop border.

Materials: Worsted weight yarn - 8 oz. or 3 skeins 2-ply sport yarn, each skein - 3 oz. You may use 2 colors if desired. Use 2nd color for border.
Hook Size: G or H. Ch 111 loosely for foundation chain.
Row 1: Sc in 5th ch from hk, *ch 2, sk 2 chs, sc in next st, rpt from * across, ch 2, turn. (36 lps)
Row 2: 3 dc in each ch-2 sp across, ch 1, turn (108 dc)
Row 3: Sc in same st, * 1 dc between 3rd + 4th dc, ch 2, rpt from * across ending with sc in top of ch 2, ch 2, turn.
Row 4: Alternate rows 2 + 3 to desired length.
Note: You may change color now if desired.

Materials: 3 Skeins Knitting Worsted.
Hook Size: I.
Beginning: Ch 44 loosely for foundation chain.
Row 1: In 4th ch from hk, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, * sk 3 chs, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc (shell) in next ch, rpt from * (8 times), 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc (double-shell) in last chain. On the back side (opposite side) of the foundation chain, work a shell in the back-side of each shell (9 Shells), in last ch work 2 dc, 1 ch, sl st in top of ch 3. (this makes a double-shell), sl st in next ch-1 space.
Row 2: Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, in same ch-1 space, double-shell in next ch-1 space. Work a shell over each shell (in ch-1 spaces) (9 shells), Double-shell in next ch-1 space, sl st in top of ch 3.
Note 1: If using more than one color end-off and weave in end. If continuing with same color slip stitch to next ch-1 space.
Note 2: ODD rows are shell over shell, EVEN rows are shell over shell and double-shell in corner ch-1 space. Always end afghan on an even row as it will give you a nice square corner.
Row 3: Ch 3, ch 1, 2 dc in same space. Work shell over shell, sl st in next ch-1 space. (32 shells)
Row 4: Ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space, shell over shell and double-shell in each corner ch-1 space.
Rows 5+6: Rpt rows 3 + 4 until there are 22 rows. End off.

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Sweaters

Materials: Fingering yarn or Baby yarn. You may use 2 colors if desired.
For Preemies use Hook Size: "E" or Steel "00"
For Newborn use Hook Size: "G"
Note: When working HDC work in back loop only to make the "ridge" unless otherwise instructed.
Beginning at neck make the following beading: Ch 2, SC in 1st ch, ch 1, (DO NOT TURN) * sc in side lp of previous sc, ch 1 rpt from * 25 times total (26 st) (DO NOT TURN)
Row 1: Skipping 1st lp on beading, sc in each lp along edge of beading (25 sc) Ch 2, turn at the end of each row throughout unless otherwise instructed.
Row 2: (Inc row) Hdc across increase every 3rd st (34 sts)
Row 3: (Inc row) Hdc across increase every 3rd st (45 sts)
Row 4: (Inc row) Hdc across increase every 9th st (50 sts)
Row 5: (Underarm row) 9 hdc in BACK lp, 1 hdc in BOTH lps, ch 8, sk 5 hdc, 1 hdc, in BOTH lps, 18 hdc in BACK lps, 1 hdc in BOTH lps, ch 8, sk 5 hdc, 1 hdc in BOTH lps, 9 hdc in BACK lps, (56 sts counting chs)
Row 6: Working in back lps only again, hdc in each sts across including chain sts (56 sts)
Row 7: In BACK lps only work 1 row even in HDC (56 sts)
Row 8: (Bobble Row) hdc in 1st hdc, * in next st work cluster st, 1 HDC in next st, rpt from * across (56 sts)
Note: Alternate rows 7 & 8 to desired length, at least 4 inches from underarm for a Preemie size. Or 8 inches for the Newborn size.
Sleeves: At underarm attach yarn with sl st.
Row 1: SC evenly rnd sleeve opening, join w/ sl st to 1st SC. Ch 2, turn.
Rows 2-6: HDC in each st rnd, join, ch 2, turn.
Row 7: if desired work this bobble row in contrasting color if you used 2 colors on hat and booties. Work 1 bobble row. End off.

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