Update July 2013 - I am now moving all the new angel baby things over to a new blog address: http://lilysangelcloset.blogspot.com/. I'm planning to leave the patterns and info that are here on this blog - but for all the current updates check the new blog - which will also have donations and other patterns and information about Lily's Angel Closet - the closet in my new house full of angel baby outfits, blankets, and other angel baby crafts. It's been nearly a year since I started working on Angel Baby outfits. If you want to know why I do this, you can read that HERE. I started writing patterns to help anyone else who wanted to do this too. By now those posts are all over the blog so I thought I'd try to get them all in a place all together. I have gotten most of my information from THIS blog. Heidi Vawdrey is the one who keeps the blog up. She has a room full of Angel Baby things. Let me know if you need her contact information. I send all the outfits I make to her and she distributes them. Full set - kimono, diaper, hat, blanket These outfits are donated to families who have lost a baby prematurely. The outfits I make generally fit a baby born between 20 and 30 weeks. We crochet they tiniest outfits made for these sweet little babies. Bigger outfits are sewn but there is only so small that the machines can sew things. That's where these outfits are needed. These outfits can be crocheted bigger, but it takes a LOT more time and the main need we fill is for the tinier outfits. Here is a picture of a sweet angel wearing one of these crocheted outfits: Photo used with permission from Mom and the photographer - please do not share without permission I am hoping to get a few more pictures like these to post. I know these are personal pictures, but if you feel you could share your pictures let me know. I would be grateful to have some pictures to show why I do this. If you would like to share your story let me know. I can add links on this page for angel stories. Yarn: I use the Caron Simply Soft yarn for these outfits. It is a thinner yarn but really soft. Walmart usually has a decent price on this type of yarn. They will also price match any ad so you can get an even better deal if you're watching. Places like Joann's and Michaels also carry this yarn. They're usually more expensive but they do have sales. You can make these outfits out of almost any yarn - I just prefer how soft these are. If you use a thicker yarn your outfit will turn out bigger. If you use a thinner yarn they will turn out smaller. Outfits of all sizes are needed. Kimono Outfit Colors: We do a lot of white and cream outfits. These are gender neutral which work really well for any baby. Light blue and light pink are also colors we use a lot. Many angel babies are born with bruised or discolored skin. Certain colors really don't good next to that sweet baby skin. Some Heidi has warned me to stay away from are fuchsia, turquoise, bright yellow, orange, green, royal blue, and in general, really bright colors. Another thing she warns against using is variegated yarn - or yarn with more than one color. In these tiny outfits it generally turns out looking blotchy and just doesn't work well when photographing these tiny angels. If you do want to use variegated yarn, use it as more of an accent rather than the main yarn. Or just stick mostly to the basics of white, cream, blue, and pink. Simple, muted, solid colors work best. Kimono Sets - kimono and diaper - small, medium, and large patterns shown above Hats: Hats should be stretchy - very stretchy. The pattern I have on here has good stretch to it. Head are about these sizes: A small plum, an apple, a navel orange, a grapefruit, and a normal newborn size. Hats are always needed in every size. I try to make a hat or headband to match every outfit. But you could just send hats and headbands. They are very needed and basic colored hats can go with any outfit. I make the hats a little longer than I think they will need to be. Then the brim can be rolled up if needed. 16 week(small) set - with ruffles on the sleeves and on the bottom of the kimono, bauble blanket Blankets: Crochet blankets that match the outfits are great but not necessary. Blankets can be used any size between 12 inches X 12 inches and 24 inches by 24 inches. Blankets with tiny or no holes are best because tiny fingers and toes get caught in them. The easiest way I've found to test if a blanket will be the right size for the outfit is to fold the blanket in quarters, then lay the outfit over the blanket. The outfits should be about the same length as the blanket folded in quarters. It's not a perfect measurement, but it generally works. Note: long lacy gowns don't really work this exact same way - but if they have long sleeves the quarter should be about the same as the distance from the end of one sleeve to the other sleeve. Outfit set - Kimono, diaper, hat/headband Diapers: We recently teamed up with Teeny Tears, and organization that sews diapers for angel babies. They send two diapers out each time - one for baby to wear for burial and one for the families to keep. I used their pattern for a model for the crochet diapers. You can donate JUST diapers through Teeny Tears - their blog will give you all the info you need for donating through them. They also love to send outfits and blankets with the diapers. The patterns I use most commonly are at the bottom of this page. I didn't come up with the original ideas behind any of these patterns. I got general ideas from websites and friends. These patterns are just how I changed them to fit what we needed for angel babies. My goal for 2013 is to make 10 outfits to donate every month - here is one month: All the outfits with matching hats or bonnets and 2 diapers (Teeny Tears sends one for using and one for keeping) - some with blankets. Notice not all the colors are just the basics - but a majority are I put each outfit into a separate ziploc baggie right after I make them. This keeps them from getting dusty if it's a while before I get them sent off or before they are used. It also helps to make sure no sticky fingers get a hold of them before I get them sent. It also helps to keep all the pieces together. And this time I added a tag (best if it's in the bag with the outfit) in honor of the angels who's lives started me working on this project. You can read their story HERE. I now have a template made for these tags. If you want me to send that to you I can. If you want help making tags I can help with that too. 8 tags print on one page. Diaper Pattern - all sizes Teeny Tears small crochet diaper pattern - PDF File here Teeny Tears crochet large diaper pattern Large Kimono Pattern Kimono Dress Pattern Kimono Variations Large Kimono Pattern w/ pictures Medium & Small Kimono Pattern Extra Large Kimono Pattern - goes with the TT Large diapers Large Bunting Gown Pattern Large Bonnet pattern Medium (& small) bonnet pattern Crochet Hat Pattern Loom Knit Hats No-Sew Hats - from Sew Much to Share Bobble Blanket Pattern Jacob's Ladder Blanket Pattern Basket Weave Blanket Pattern Hidden Color Blanket Pattern Wavy Blanket Pattern Headband Pattern - there isn't much need for these and sometimes they overwhelm the tiny baby heads - so we're working on phasing this pattern out. Diaper Shirt Pattern - This is the pattern we started with. We are trying to phase out this pattern though since it fits only a limited number of babies. We are moving to making more of the kimono patterns. Diaper Shirt Pattern with pictures - This is a pattern we started with. We are trying to phase out this pattern though since it fits only a limited number of babies. We are moving to making more of the kimono patterns. Diaper Shirt with Dress & Ruffles pattern - This is a pattern we started with. We are trying to phase out this pattern though since it fits only a limited number of babies. We are moving to making more of the kimono patterns. If you or someone you know is in need of a tiny outfit please feel free to let me know. The outfits I crochet fit a baby between 15 and 25 weeks. Heidi has lots of other outfits donated that fit babies that are bigger. Both of us are willing to ship so please let us know if there is a specific need. Right now neither of us are set up to donate to hospitals or large groups - we can only help on an individual basis. If you are looking to donate you can talk to the bereavement specialist at your local hospital. They can tell you what things they need/want. Some places are pretty specific about what they will accept. If your hospital won't/can't accept outfits you've made let me know. We can always use more outfits. 16 week size kimono with ruffles on the bottom, no-sew hat (smallest size), 2 small diapers, Jacob's Ladder blanket pattern- click HERE for more info on embellishing Close up of a large kimono and bonnet - with crab stitch edge I hope this information helps. I imagine this page will be updated fairly frequently. Please leave comments if you have questions. And feel free to email me at [email protected] with any other questions you have or to let me know if you or someone you know is in need of an outfit. For the Terms of Use for all our patterns - click HERE UPDATE: Jan 2013 - There is now an Angel Baby Crafter Facebook page - a great place to share ideas and ask questions!!! This page will have links for all kinds of Angel baby crafts, not just crochet. Outfits I have donated in 2013: Jan - 13, Feb - 13, March - 10

Good morning everyone, Today I have another little bootie pattern for you. This one is for bubs of 30 weeks gestation, working up with a 6cm sole and with only 5 rounds and a simple gathered tie, they are super fast to make and excellent scrap busters. You will need: 3mm hook dk weight (8ply) yarn in main colour a very small amount of yarn in a contrasting colour for the gather and bow. I have used 3/4/5/8 ply successfully. You could also use ribbon. R1: ch9, dc in the 3rd from hook twice, dc in the next 5 chains, 4dc in the end chain, Working on the opposite side of the stitches just made (into the backs o the chains) dc in the next 5 stitches, 2dc in the 1st stitch, join. R2: ch1, 2sc in each of the next 2 stitches, sc in the next 6 stitches, 2sc in each of the next 2 stitches, sc in the next 6 stitches, 2sc in each of the next 2 stitches, join. -24 R3: ch3, dc back loop only in each stitch around, join. -24 R4: ch2, hdc in the first 7 stitches, hdc2tg 5 times, hdc in the last 7 stitches, join. -19 R5: ch1, sc in each stitch around, join. Take a small length of yarn or ribbon and starting at the toe, weave it in and out of the sc stitches from R5. Pull slightly to gather the ankle opening a little and tie a bow. Repeat a second time for the next bootie, and you are finished! 1 set from start to finish takes me about 20 minutes. Super fast! Don't forget to add your photos to Ravelry!

Update July 2013 - I am now moving all the new angel baby things over to a new blog address: http://lilysangelcloset.blogspot.com/. I'm planning to leave the patterns and info that are here on this blog - but for all the current updates check the new blog - which will also have donations and other patterns and information about Lily's Angel Closet - the closet in my new house full of angel baby outfits, blankets, and other angel baby crafts. It's been nearly a year since I started working on Angel Baby outfits. If you want to know why I do this, you can read that HERE. I started writing patterns to help anyone else who wanted to do this too. By now those posts are all over the blog so I thought I'd try to get them all in a place all together. I have gotten most of my information from THIS blog. Heidi Vawdrey is the one who keeps the blog up. She has a room full of Angel Baby things. Let me know if you need her contact information. I send all the outfits I make to her and she distributes them. Full set - kimono, diaper, hat, blanket These outfits are donated to families who have lost a baby prematurely. The outfits I make generally fit a baby born between 20 and 30 weeks. We crochet they tiniest outfits made for these sweet little babies. Bigger outfits are sewn but there is only so small that the machines can sew things. That's where these outfits are needed. These outfits can be crocheted bigger, but it takes a LOT more time and the main need we fill is for the tinier outfits. Here is a picture of a sweet angel wearing one of these crocheted outfits: Photo used with permission from Mom and the photographer - please do not share without permission I am hoping to get a few more pictures like these to post. I know these are personal pictures, but if you feel you could share your pictures let me know. I would be grateful to have some pictures to show why I do this. If you would like to share your story let me know. I can add links on this page for angel stories. Yarn: I use the Caron Simply Soft yarn for these outfits. It is a thinner yarn but really soft. Walmart usually has a decent price on this type of yarn. They will also price match any ad so you can get an even better deal if you're watching. Places like Joann's and Michaels also carry this yarn. They're usually more expensive but they do have sales. You can make these outfits out of almost any yarn - I just prefer how soft these are. If you use a thicker yarn your outfit will turn out bigger. If you use a thinner yarn they will turn out smaller. Outfits of all sizes are needed. Kimono Outfit Colors: We do a lot of white and cream outfits. These are gender neutral which work really well for any baby. Light blue and light pink are also colors we use a lot. Many angel babies are born with bruised or discolored skin. Certain colors really don't good next to that sweet baby skin. Some Heidi has warned me to stay away from are fuchsia, turquoise, bright yellow, orange, green, royal blue, and in general, really bright colors. Another thing she warns against using is variegated yarn - or yarn with more than one color. In these tiny outfits it generally turns out looking blotchy and just doesn't work well when photographing these tiny angels. If you do want to use variegated yarn, use it as more of an accent rather than the main yarn. Or just stick mostly to the basics of white, cream, blue, and pink. Simple, muted, solid colors work best. Kimono Sets - kimono and diaper - small, medium, and large patterns shown above Hats: Hats should be stretchy - very stretchy. The pattern I have on here has good stretch to it. Head are about these sizes: A small plum, an apple, a navel orange, a grapefruit, and a normal newborn size. Hats are always needed in every size. I try to make a hat or headband to match every outfit. But you could just send hats and headbands. They are very needed and basic colored hats can go with any outfit. I make the hats a little longer than I think they will need to be. Then the brim can be rolled up if needed. 16 week(small) set - with ruffles on the sleeves and on the bottom of the kimono, bauble blanket Blankets: Crochet blankets that match the outfits are great but not necessary. Blankets can be used any size between 12 inches X 12 inches and 24 inches by 24 inches. Blankets with tiny or no holes are best because tiny fingers and toes get caught in them. The easiest way I've found to test if a blanket will be the right size for the outfit is to fold the blanket in quarters, then lay the outfit over the blanket. The outfits should be about the same length as the blanket folded in quarters. It's not a perfect measurement, but it generally works. Note: long lacy gowns don't really work this exact same way - but if they have long sleeves the quarter should be about the same as the distance from the end of one sleeve to the other sleeve. Outfit set - Kimono, diaper, hat/headband Diapers: We recently teamed up with Teeny Tears, and organization that sews diapers for angel babies. They send two diapers out each time - one for baby to wear for burial and one for the families to keep. I used their pattern for a model for the crochet diapers. You can donate JUST diapers through Teeny Tears - their blog will give you all the info you need for donating through them. They also love to send outfits and blankets with the diapers. The patterns I use most commonly are at the bottom of this page. I didn't come up with the original ideas behind any of these patterns. I got general ideas from websites and friends. These patterns are just how I changed them to fit what we needed for angel babies. My goal for 2013 is to make 10 outfits to donate every month - here is one month: All the outfits with matching hats or bonnets and 2 diapers (Teeny Tears sends one for using and one for keeping) - some with blankets. Notice not all the colors are just the basics - but a majority are I put each outfit into a separate ziploc baggie right after I make them. This keeps them from getting dusty if it's a while before I get them sent off or before they are used. It also helps to make sure no sticky fingers get a hold of them before I get them sent. It also helps to keep all the pieces together. And this time I added a tag (best if it's in the bag with the outfit) in honor of the angels who's lives started me working on this project. You can read their story HERE. I now have a template made for these tags. If you want me to send that to you I can. If you want help making tags I can help with that too. 8 tags print on one page. Diaper Pattern - all sizes Teeny Tears small crochet diaper pattern - PDF File here Teeny Tears crochet large diaper pattern Large Kimono Pattern Kimono Dress Pattern Kimono Variations Large Kimono Pattern w/ pictures Medium & Small Kimono Pattern Extra Large Kimono Pattern - goes with the TT Large diapers Large Bunting Gown Pattern Large Bonnet pattern Medium (& small) bonnet pattern Crochet Hat Pattern Loom Knit Hats No-Sew Hats - from Sew Much to Share Bobble Blanket Pattern Jacob's Ladder Blanket Pattern Basket Weave Blanket Pattern Hidden Color Blanket Pattern Wavy Blanket Pattern Headband Pattern - there isn't much need for these and sometimes they overwhelm the tiny baby heads - so we're working on phasing this pattern out. Diaper Shirt Pattern - This is the pattern we started with. We are trying to phase out this pattern though since it fits only a limited number of babies. We are moving to making more of the kimono patterns. Diaper Shirt Pattern with pictures - This is a pattern we started with. We are trying to phase out this pattern though since it fits only a limited number of babies. We are moving to making more of the kimono patterns. Diaper Shirt with Dress & Ruffles pattern - This is a pattern we started with. We are trying to phase out this pattern though since it fits only a limited number of babies. We are moving to making more of the kimono patterns. If you or someone you know is in need of a tiny outfit please feel free to let me know. The outfits I crochet fit a baby between 15 and 25 weeks. Heidi has lots of other outfits donated that fit babies that are bigger. Both of us are willing to ship so please let us know if there is a specific need. Right now neither of us are set up to donate to hospitals or large groups - we can only help on an individual basis. If you are looking to donate you can talk to the bereavement specialist at your local hospital. They can tell you what things they need/want. Some places are pretty specific about what they will accept. If your hospital won't/can't accept outfits you've made let me know. We can always use more outfits. 16 week size kimono with ruffles on the bottom, no-sew hat (smallest size), 2 small diapers, Jacob's Ladder blanket pattern- click HERE for more info on embellishing Close up of a large kimono and bonnet - with crab stitch edge I hope this information helps. I imagine this page will be updated fairly frequently. Please leave comments if you have questions. And feel free to email me at [email protected] with any other questions you have or to let me know if you or someone you know is in need of an outfit. For the Terms of Use for all our patterns - click HERE UPDATE: Jan 2013 - There is now an Angel Baby Crafter Facebook page - a great place to share ideas and ask questions!!! This page will have links for all kinds of Angel baby crafts, not just crochet. Outfits I have donated in 2013: Jan - 13, Feb - 13, March - 10

Today's new pattern is a small angel baby sleeping bag. You will need 4mm hook and approximately 25g of DK wool. Finished size approximately 4.25" x 6.5" Button holes are optional, the sleeping bag can also be closed with ribbon, but if you use buttons like in the photo, you would make them on rows 2 and 12. Row 1: chain 19, then starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1htc in each stitch to end, ch1 and turn = 18 stitches. Row 2: 1htc in 1st st, ch1, skip 1, 1htc in each stitch to last 3 stitches, ch1, skip 1, 1htc in last 2 stitches, ch1 and turn. Rows 3 - 11: 1htc in each stitch to end, ch1 and turn. Row 12: repeat row 2 to make buttonholes. Rows 13 - 35: 1htc in each stitch to end, ch1 and turn. Row 36: 2htctog, 1htc in each stitch to last 2 stitches, 2htctog = 16 Sts Row 37: 2htctog, 1htc in each stitch to last 2 stitches, 2htctog = 14 Sts Row 38: 2htctog, 1htc in each stitch to last 2 stitches, 2htctog = 12 Sts Row 39: 2htctog, 1htc in each stitch to last 2 stitches, 2htctog = 10 Sts Fasten off and sew up the 10 Sts on last row to form a hood. Weave in ends, sew on buttons and embellish if required. This pattern can be made larger by chaining 25 or 31 at the beginning, work a few extra rows and move buttonholes to rows 2 and 16.

For the past month, I’ve been working steadily on 15-inch Angel Baby Blankets, managing to get one done over a 2-day-span of time: they are small and make up quickly, but I do have a social life, too, that thankfully keeps me out-of-house most of the daylight hours 😉 I thumbed through 3 of my favorite dog-eared stitch pattern books, and came up with some real nice designs. Most stitch patterns are too wide for such a small project … and the stitch patterns that fit perfectly get boring done over, and over, and over again: so, I reworked a few of the larger pattern stitch deigns to fit the 15-inch requirement, and I think they turned out pretty nice 😊 Blankets #3, #9, #11 are totally my own designs; I haven’t seen anything like them online or in pattern books, and I didn’t have to repeatedly recalculate the stitch count formats – I just worked them up ‘on the fly’ as I watched old black-n-white noir movies on Youtube, and sorted through my yarn stash. These patterns can be used for full sized baby blankets too: just rework the stitch count. (1) MOD PINNACLE STITCH ANGEL BABY BLANKET This pattern uses three colors; A-Mint (Boy) or Pink (Girl), B-Yellow (Boy) or Peach (Girl) & C-White. For full-size baby blanket, the pattern uses a number of ch divisible by 14 + 1, ch 2 – T. Terms used: ch = chain sts = stitches sc = Single crochet ea = Each rpt = repeat Begin with A, and make a ch of 99 sts. Row 1: 1 sc into 3rd ch from hook, *1 sc into ea of the next 5 ch, skip 3 ch, 1 sc into ea of the next 5 ch, 3 sc into the next ch, rpt from * to end of row; end with 2 sc into last ch instead of 3. Row 2: 1 ch, 1 sc into same place, *1 sc into ea of the next 5 sc, skip 2 sc, 1 sc into ea of the next 5 sc, 3 sc into next sc, rpt from * to end of row; end with 2 sc in turning st. Repeat row 2 throughout, working 2 more rows with A (4 rows total); then being color pattern as follows: 4 rows in B, 2 rows in C, 4 rows A … until you have worked a 15-inch square. Edge with C for contrast color edging along top and bottom – and having 53 sts of C down ea side. (2) MOD STRAIGHT GRANNY STITCH ANGEL BABY BLANKET This pattern is worked in a straight square (turning each end and working from side to side each row), using the granny square stitch. This pattern uses two colors; MC-Blue (Boy) or Lilac (Girl) & CC-White. For full-size baby blanket, the pattern uses multiples of 4 + 1. Terms used: MC = main color CC = contrast color T = turn ch = chain sts = stitches sc = Single crochet ea = Each rpt = repeat EO = end off I made this little blanket in one color throughout, using a contrast color for edging trim. Begin with MC, and make a ch of 65 sts. Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 3 – T. Row 1: Make 4 dc in 3rd st, *skip next 3 ch, 4 dc in next ch; rpt from * across row; end with skip 2 sts, and dc in last st. Ch 1 – T. Row 2: Sc in each dc across; ch 3-T. Row 3: Skip 1 sc, 2 dc in next sc, *skip next 3 sc, 4 dc in next sc; rpt from * to within last 2 sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc. Ch 1 – T. Row 4: repeat row 2; Ch 3 – T. Row 5: Skip 2 sc, *4 dc in next sc, skip next 3 sc; repeat from * across row, end with 3 dc in last sc. Ch 1 – T. Repeat rows 2 thru 5 for pattern for a length of 15-inches. Then work a row of sc along top edge of blanket – 2 sc in corner, sc along side edge, 2 sc in bottom corner, sc along bottom edge, 2 sc in corner, and sc along remaining side of blanket, ending with 2 sc in upper corner. EO MC and attach CC, and work a picot edging around entire blanket. Vintage Picot Edging: Make a sc in 3 sts, *ch 3-sl st into top of first ch (picot made), sc in next 3 sts, picot*; repeat from * to * for pattern. (3) MOD STAGGERED PICOT DOT STITCH ANGEL BABY BLANKET This pattern is truly my very own. I was dinking around one afternoon trying to think of a pattern I could use that would be something no one else had done … when I came up with this simple design. I liked it, so I made another one 😊 I hope you like it too 😉 This pattern uses two colors; MC-Mint (Boy) or Variegated Pink (Girl) & CC-Blue (Boy) or Pink (Girl) Terms used: MC = main color CC = contrast color T = turn ch = chain sts = stitches sc = Single crochet ea = Each rpt = repeat EO = end off I made this little blanket of staggered picots in one color throughout, using a contrast color for edging trim. Begin with MC, and make a ch of 62 sts. Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 3 – T. Rows 1 & 2: Dc across row. At end of row 2, ch 1 – T. Row 3: Sc in 3 sc, *in next st, 1 sc, ch 3, sc in same space, sc in next 3 sc; rpt from * across row, ending sc in last 3 sc. Ch 3 – T. Rows 4 thru 8: Dc across row. At end of row 8, ch 1 – T. MOD Picot 'dot' pattern stitch; back of work - making dc thru back of picot. MOD Picot 'dot' pattern stitch; back of work. MOD Picot 'dot' pattern stitch; what it looks like from the front of work. Row 9: Sc in 6 sc, *in next st, 1 sc, ch 3, sc in same space, sc in next 3 sc; rpt from * across row, ending sc in last 3 sc. Ch 3 – T. Rows 10 thru 14: Dc across row. At end of row 8, ch 1 – T. Repeat rows 3 through 14 for pattern for a length of 15-inches. Finish Boy Blanket with a Corded Edging: Along each edge of blanket, work a row of sc from left to right (backwards) – the stitches will cross over each other at the top to show a nice looking decorative beaded finish. Finish Girl Blanket with a Scallop Loop Edging: Attach yarn at a corner, and work edging as follows – 1 sc; *ch 3, skip 1 st, 1 sc. Repeat from * around entire blanket edge. (4) MOD STAGGERED SHELLS ANGEL BABY BLANKET I used a variegated yarn for this openwork shell blanket, but a solid color will work just as well. For full-size baby blanket, the pattern uses multiples of 8 +2. Terms used: MC = main color CC = contrast color T = turn ch = chain sts = stitches sc = Single crochet ea = Each rpt = repeat EO = end off Make a ch of 80 sts. Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 1 – T. Row 1: Sc in first sc, *ch 4. Skip next 3 sc, (sc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next sc, skip next 3 sc, sc in next sc; rpt from * across row. Ch 3 – T. Row 2: Dc in 1st st, ch 2, *(sc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 loop, sc in next ch-4 loop; rpt from * across row, ending with 1 sc, dc last 2 st. Ch 3 – T. Row 3: Dc in 1st st, ch 2, *(sc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 loop, sc in next ch-4 loop; rpt from * across, ending with 1 sc, dc in last 2 sts. Ch 3 – T. Repeat rows 2 & 3 for pattern to a length of 15-inches. Work a row of sc along all edges of blanket (being sure to incorporate the uneven stitches along the top of the blanket to a st count of 80, to keep the blanket square). (5) MOD STAGGERED SQUARES AND POSTS ANGEL BABY BLANKET I used a variegated yarn for this openwork shell blanket, but a solid color will work just as well. For full-size baby blanket, the pattern uses multiples of 8 + 5. Terms used: MC = main color CC = contrast color T = turn ch = chain sts = stitches sc = Single crochet ea = Each rpt = repeat EO = end off Make a ch of 75 sts. Work a foundation row of dc across; ch 3 – T. Row 1: Dc in 1st and 2nd sts, *skip next 2 sts, dc in next st, skip 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts; rpt from * across row. Ch 3 – T. Row 2: Dc in 1st and 2nd sts, *skip next 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 3, 3 dc around the post of the single dc of the previous row, skip the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 3 sts; rpt from * across row; end dc last 3 st. Ch 3 – T. Row 3: Dc in 1st and 2nd sts, *ch 2, sc in next ch-3 loop, ch 2, skip next dc, dc in ea of next 3 dc; rpt from * across; end with dc in last 3 st. Ch 3 – T. Row 4: Dc in 1st and 2nd sts, *skip next ch-2 space, dc in next sc, ch 3, 3 dc around the post of last dc made, skip next ch-2 space, dc in ea of next 3 dc; rpt from * across row, ending with dc in last 3 sts. Ch 3 – T. Repeat rows 3 & 4 for pattern to a length of 15-inches. Work a row of dc along top edge of blanket. Then work a row of sc around entire blanket – having 60 sc down both sides, and 79 across top and bottom (count includes an extra sc worked in all four corners). (6) MOD PUFF STITCH ANGEL BABY BLANKET I used a variegated yarn for these openwork puff stitch blankets, but a solid color will work just as well. I used a contrast color for edging on the girl’s banket. For full-size baby blanket, the pattern uses multiples of 3 + 1. Terms used: MC = main color CC = contrast color T = turn ch = chain sts = stitches sc = Single crochet sl st = slip stitch ea = Each rpt = repeat YO = yarn over EO = end off Special Stitch Pattern – 3-Dc Puff St: (YO, insert hook in next st, yo, draw yarn through st, yo. Draw yarn through 2 loops on hook) in same st, yo, draw yarn through all 4 loops on hook. For BOY blanket, make a ch of 65 sts: for GIRL blanket, make a ch of 59 sts (girls edge trim will be large). Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 3 – T. Row 1: Dc in 1st sc, skip next sc, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, skip next 2 sc; rpt from * across row, ending skip next sc and dc in last 2 sc. Ch 3 – T. Row 2: Dc in 1st sc, 3-dc puff st in next ch-1 space, (ch 2, 3-dc puff st) in each ch-1 space across row; end 1 dc in ea of last two dc. Ch 1 – T. Row 3: Sc in 1st dc, sc in top of puff st, *2 sc in next ch-2 space, sc in puff st; rpt from * across row, ending with sc in last 2 dc. Ch 1 – T. Row 4: Sc in ea sc across row. Ch 3 – T. Repeat rows 1 through 4 for pattern to a length of 15-inches. Edge Boy Blanket, work a sc border all around blanket, making an extra sc in ea corner. Edge Girl Blanket with a Shell Stitch edging as follows: at a corner, make a sl st; *skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, 1 sl st; rpt from * around entire blanket. (7) MOD V-STICH ANGEL BABY BLANKET I worked this little blanket in a solid color with a contrast color edging. For full-size baby blanket, the pattern uses multiples of 6 +4. Terms used: MC = main color CC = contrast color T = turn ch = chain sts = stitches sc = Single crochet ea = Each rpt = repeat EO = end off Make a ch of 70 sts. Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 3 – T. Row 1: 2 dc in 1st sc, skip next 4 st, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in each of the next 2 sts, skip next 4 sts; rpt from * across row – end with 1 dc, ch 1, and a dc in last 2 sts. Ch 3 – T. Row 2: 2 dc in 1st sc, dc in next ch-1 space, skip next ch-1 space, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in each of the next 2 dc, skip next 2 ch-1 spaces; rpt from * across row – end with 1 dc, ch 1, and a dc in last 2 sts. Ch 3 – T. Repeat row 2 for pattern, to a length of 15-inches. Work a row of sc around entire blanket (being sure to incorporate the skipped sts along the top edge to a st count of 70 to keep the blanket square), increasing 1 sc in ea corner. Edge with a Corded Edging, as follows: Along each edge of blanket, work a row of sc from left to right (backwards) – the stitches will cross over each other at the top to show a nice looking decorative beaded finish. (8) MOD SHELLS & FILLET CROCHET ANGEL BABY BLANKET I worked this little blanket in a variegated yarn with a contrast color edging. For full-size baby blanket, the pattern uses multiples of 8 + 6. Terms used: MC = main color CC = contrast color T = turn ch = chain sts = stitches sc = Single crochet ea = Each rpt = repeat EO = end off Make a ch of 70 sts. Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 3 – T. Row 1: *Skip first 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 sc, dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc; rpt from * across row – end skip 2 sc, dc next sc. Ch 3 – T. Row 2: *Skip first 2 dc, 5 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next ch-1 space, dc in next dc; rpt from * across row – end skip 2 dc, 1 dc. Ch 3 – T. Repeat row 2 for pattern to a length of 15-inches. Work a row of sc around entire blanket (being sure to incorporate the skipped sts along the top edge to a st count of 70 to keep the blanket square), increasing 1 sc in ea corner. Edge with a Scallop Loop edging, as follows: Attach yarn at a corner, and work edging as follows – 1 sc; *ch 3, skip 1 st, 1 sc. Repeat from * around entire blanket edge. (9) MOD X-STITCH ANGEL BABY BLANKET This little blanket is pretty simple, and works up fast. The X-stitch looks complicated, but it is not. I worked my banket in a MC, with a CC trim. Terms used: MC = main color CC = contrast color T = turn ch = chain sts = stitches sc = Single crochet tr = treble stitch ea = each rpt = repeat EO = end off Special stitch pattern – X-Stitch: to make this stitch from your starting point, skip 1 st, tr in next … and working behind this st, work a tr st in the skipped st (this makes a crossed st, with front post dominant). BOY: Make a ch of 62 sts. Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 3 – T. Rows 1 thru 4: Dc across row. Ch 3 – T. Row 5: Dc across row; ch 4 – T. Row 6: Tr in 1st dc, *make an X-stich over next 2 dc (refer to special stitch instructions, above); rpt from * across row: you should have 29 X’s across row – end row with dc in last 2 dc. Ch 3 – T. Row 7 thru 17: Dc across row. Ch 4 – T. Row 18: Rpt row 6. Ch 3 – T. Rows 19 thru 29: Dc across row. Work 1 row sc around entire blanket, adding an extra sc at each corner. EO MC and attach CC. Edge Boy Blanket with a Smokestack Picot edging: Attach CC yarn at a corner, and work edging as follows – 1 sc in next 3 sts, *ch 4-1sc in 2nd ch from hook-1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next 3 sts*; rpt from * to * around entire blanket. GIRL: Make a ch of 62 sts. Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 3 – T. Rows 1 thru 4: Dc across row. Ch 3 – T. Row 5: Dc across row; ch 4 – T. Row 6: Tr in 1st dc, *make an X-stich over next 2 dc (refer to special stitch instructions, above); rpt from * across row: you should have 29 X’s across row – end row with dc in last 2 dc. Ch 3 – T. Rows 7 thru 12: Dc across row. Ch 3 – T. Row 13: Dc across row; ch 4 – T. Row 14: Rpt row 6. Ch 3 – T. Rows 15 thru 20: Dc across row. Ch 3 – T. Row 21: Dc across row; ch 4 – T. Row 22: Rpt. Row 6. Ch 3 – T. Rows 13 thru 27: Dc across row. Edge Girl Blanket with a pretty Vintage Lacey Picot edging: With CC, start in 3rd st from a corner, with a sc; *skip 2 st, dc in next st, ch 3-sl st in 1st ch (this makes a picot), dc in same st, work a picot, dc in same st, make a picot, dc in same st, skip 2 st, 1 sc in next st; rpt from * across top of blanket – you have 11 ct. lacey picots; work sc st down side of blanket; work 11 ct. lacey picots across bottom of blanket; and finish with sc st’s up side of blanket. EO (10) MOD FORGET-ME-NOT ANGEL BABY BLANKET This little blanket is pretty simple, and the pattern name fits … For full-size baby blanket, the pattern uses a multiple of 3 + 1. Terms used: MC = main color CC = contrast color T = turn ch = chain sts = stitches sc = Single crochet ea = each rpt = repeat EO = end off Make a ch of 62 sts. Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 3 – T. Row 1: (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc) in 1st st, *skip 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc) in next st*; rpt from * to * across row – end 1 dc-ch 2-1 sc in last st. Row 2 & following rows: Ch 2, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch 2 space of previous row, *(2 dc, ch 2, 1 sc) in ch 2 space of previous row*; rpt from * to * across row – end 1 dc-ch 2-1 sc in last st. Work to a length of 15-inches. Edge with a Irish Picot Edging – Attach CC to a corner and work as follows: *1 sc over the next 3 sts – take hook out of last ch, insert it in the 1st ch … pick up the loop just left, and draw it through loop on hook*; rpt from * to * around entire blanket. (11) MOD POST PANEL ANGEL BABY BLANKET I designed, and worked this little blanket up last night – it went quickly. Terms used: MC = main color CC = contrast color T = turn ch = chain sts = stitches sc = Single crochet ea = each rpt = repeat EO = end off Make a ch of 62 sts. Work a foundation row of sc across; ch 3 – T. Row 1: Dc across row. Ch 3 – T. Row 2: Dc in 1st and 2nd dc, make a post st around dc of previous row, *dc in next 6 dc, post*; rpt from * to * across row – end dc in last 3 dc. Ch 3 – T. Repeat rows 1 & 2 for pattern to a length of 15-inches. Edge with a Irish Picot Edging – Attach CC to a corner and work as follows: *1 sc over the next 3 sts – take hook out of last ch, insert it in the 1st ch … pick up the loop just left, and draw it through loop on hook*; rpt from * to * around entire blanket. And that was the last little blanket: the box is now full, and ready to be mailed off 😊

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. This list is of several crochet pregnancy keepsake patterns that you can make and gift in remembrance of an Angel Baby.

I decided to have a new format for my patterns. So from today I'm going to post a photo tutorial on my blog and then a written pattern in my Ravelry store, so you can print and keep. My first pattern in the new format is a tiny 9" x 12" blanket which is to be donated to charities who help parents of angel babies. I have chosen to use a baby DK yarn approximately 50g, but you could use 4 ply and increase the starting chain in increments of 2 stitches until you arrive at the desired width. Using a 4.5mm hook chain 34 Row 1: starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1htr in each st to the end, ch1 and turn = 33 sts Row 2: work (1sc, 1htr) in first st, then skip 1, (1sc, 1htr, sk1) forms the pattern, continue to the last st, 1htr in last st, ch1 and turn. Row 3: There is little spaces between the stitches, this is where you skipped a stitch and this is where the next set of stitches go. in the 1st space, work (1sc, 1htr) then in the next space work (1sc, 1htr) continue to do this till you've worked the pattern in every space to the end You can see you are left with an odd looking end of row. this is fine because you will end up if you follow my photo's with a lovely straight edge. Work 1htr in the last stitch, ch1 and turn Row 4: the pattern is a repeat of row 3 and you will end up with a lovely tight textured finish. Repeat row 3 another 35 times, you should have 38 rows in total. Row 39: work 1htr into each to end, ch1 Now we create the ruffle border, working in the end of row 39, work 3tr in each row end all the way around 4 sides , sl st to the 1st tr of the border, Fasten off and weave in ends and decorate if you wish. Close up of stitch I hope you enjoy making this little blanket, please ask any questions via the comments box should you have any or use the links to get in touch. A written pattern will be in Ravelry store shortly x

Crochet a divine Angel Baby with our amigurumi pattern. A perfect gift or serene piece for the decor of a children's room!

Good morning lovelies! Today's pattern is a very special one. It comes from the lovely Lisa of Crochet Quackers. You can find her Facebook page filled with her fun creations right HERE Lisa is often my go to for bouncing ideas around, and asking for opinions on how things look and what needs to be improved. She is also an amazing crocheter and knitter! We share a love for making preemie items and in fact that is how we got chatting to begin with! Lisa has been working on some crocheted cocoon patterns, and so for as many as she comes up with, we'll be releasing one the blog for the last Friday in every month. If you enjoy her cocoon patterns, please pop on over to her Facebook page and say Hi! I'm sure she would love some feedback! Sizing: Please note, these are Micro Preemie Cocoons, designed as burial buntings for the very small. They are not designed for full term newborn babies. Using DK weight yarn and a 5.5mm hook, the finished cocoon measures 19cm long and 10cm wide and will fit 16-18 weeks gestation Using DK weight yarn and a 4.5mm hook, the finished cocoon measures 17cm long and 9cm wide and will fit 14-16 weeks gestation. You will need: 8ply Yarn 5.5mm hook a button 1: ch 5, join with sl st to form a ring 2: ch 3, (counts as first dc now and throughout), 7 dc times into the ring, join (8 dc) 3: sl st to space between first two dc's, ch 3, dc in same space, 2 dc in each space around, join (16 dc) 4: sl st to the space between the first two sets of 2dc's, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, 3 dc in between each set of two dc's around around, join. ( 8 x 3 dc) granny pattern started. 5: sl st across to the next gap between the 3dc clusters, ch3, dc twice more in the same gap, 3dc between each remaining group of 3dc clusters *DO NOT JOIN* now working in rows 6: ch 3, turn, 3dc in first space between dc clusters, and in each space around, dc in top of tthe very last stitch, (this creates a space at the end of the row) 7-15: ch3, turn, 2 dc in first space, 3 dc in each space across, 2 dc in last space and dc in turning chain. End off main colour. Finishing Options: For the Charlotte: Join contrasting colour in any space along the top, ch3 and dc twice more in the same space, *sl st to the 2nd (middle) stitch of the next ch3 cluster, dc 3 times in the next space* repeat around the entire cocoon, join. For the Charlie: Join contrasting colour in any space along the top, ch3 and dc twice more in the same space, dc 3 times in each space around, when you get to the bottom of the split, dc once in the middle of the ch3 cluster then continue with 3dc's in each space. Join. Attach buttons as desired.

Hello lovlies. I hope everyone is having a fine weekend. I have a new pattern for you all today. I've been working on this on and off for some months. The idea at least. I knew what I wanted but my drafts didn't work and I kept revisiting it. I didn't want to release it until I was happy with it. Well now I am! I sat down this weekend and knew I wanted to get this little beauty finished, photographed and sorted. It is, as most of my patterns are, untested. However I have made it myself 3 times to make sure it works and I have no issues. If you find one please let me know. This pattern was born from frustration at not being able to find one. I know a lot of people out there use the cradle purse patterns to make angel baby beds, and thats great. I've done it myself and while they do work, I always had this nagging thought, that its just an afterthought using a toy pattern. I wanted something that was made FOR angels, the afterthought can be for play. I'm sure these would delight any little girl and make excellent shower gifts too but primarily, they are designed to gently hold the resting bodies of tiny angels and to give comfort to parents. Onto the logistics! Ok so, this cradle is roughly 7 inches in length and 6 inches tall from base to the highest point of the hood. It is designed for the smallest of the small. I promise Ill have larger ones up soon, right now tho lets roll with this. Anyone that can adjust easily, just add a few extra chains to the start and it will come out larger. As always, AMERICAN terms for crochet, Ive tried to remember to use both inches and cm throughout for measurements tho. Base Photo Tutorial with step by step instructions for beginners is here You will need DK weight yarn (held doubled, so 2 balls or roll half a ball off so you can use 2 strands) for the cradle DK weight yarn in contrasting colour for version 1 6.5mm and 6.00mm hook for the cradle 3.00mm hook for the flowers on variation 1 5.00mm hook for ruffles and edges on version 1 Flat colourless or one colour plastic for the base. I've tried a few different things all with success. Firstly, the clear lids from rectangle takeaway containers work wonderfully. Plastic plates (the oval disposable kind) work well too. You can also use plastic lids from ice cream containers once you clean the sticker off and plastic canvas (the kind you cross stitch with) So long as its lightweight and doesn't have bright colours or patterns on it (you'll see that through the yarn) then your good. Ribbon for version 3 1 meter (40 inches) of lace and 2 satin bows or flowers for version 3 a sewing needle and yarn needle stitch markers, these are a must. If you have none pins work just as well. The Base - Make 2 NOTE: 2hd = make 2 hdc in the same stitch hdc2tg = hdc 2 together. 6.5mm 1. ch10 2. hdc 3 times in the second from hook and the next 7 chains, work 3 hdc into the last ch. Now working on the other side, hdc in the next 7, hdc in the last (same as starting chain), join 3. ch2, hdc in the same st as chain, 2hdc in the next 2 st, hdc next 7, 2hdc next 3 st, hdc next 8, join 4. ch2, hdc, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc in the next 7 stitched, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc in the next 8 stitches, join 5. ch2, hdc in the next 2, 2hdc, hdc in the next 2, 2hdc, hdc in the next 2, 2hdc, hdc in the next 7, 2hdc, hdc in the next 2, 2hdc, hdc in the next 2, 2hdc, hdc in the next 9, join. Finish off, weave in ends You should have this after 3. Putting the base together. Cut out your insert slightly smaller then the base size. We are going to sandwich the plastic between the 2 base pieces to make the whole bed alot more sturdy. Holding the pieces so the plastic is on the inside, join your yarn on any stitch on an end piece, towards the centre. Stitching through both pieces, single crocher the entire way around. I find it helps if I use stitch markers in each corner to hold everything in place while Im doing this round, to stop the plastic sliding out. The Sides 1. ch2, hdc in the back loops only all around, join 2. Drop to a 6mm hook and from here on out we'll be sc in a continual round, no joins. sc in each st around until the sides measure roughly 2.5-3 inches tall The Hood Find the centre of one of the ends and count off eight stitches either side (mark them with stitch markers), sc around until your last stitch is in the 8th st you marked to the left of the centre. 1. ch2, turn, hdc across to the 8th stitch on the opposite side of the centre 2. ch2, turn, hdc in each hdc across (16) 3. ch2, turn, hdc in the next 6, hdc2tg twice, hdc in the last 6 (14) 4. ch2, turn, hdc in the next 4, hdc2tg 3 times, hdc last 4 (11) 5. ch2, turn, hdc, hdc2tg 4 times, hdc in the last 2. finish off leaving a 6 inch tail to sew the top closed Flip the hood inside out and line up the centre seam. sew it closed and turn the hood back in the right way. That completes the basic cradle. You can choose to decorate it your own way or you can read on for 3 decoration variations. Version 1. Ruffles and Flowers Take a contrasting yarn (Im using Baby Belle Lullabye which is a DK weight yarn in bamboo which has a lovely light drape) and a 5mm hook. We're going to create a ruffle on the bottom of the cradle using the leftover loops from our bacl loop only row. You can see them sticking out. Take your hook and slide it under the stitch and join your yarn with a sl st. ch3, dc three more in the same stitch. Then dc 4 times in every stitch around the bace. When you get back to the start join with a slst to the top of the ch3 we started with. Finish off and weave in ends. With the same colour join the yarn to the edge of the cradle and sc around the entire opening, being careful to evenly space the stitched when you work your way around the hood section. join to the forst st and finish of, weaving in ends 5 point mini flowers Using the same yarn and a 3mm hook ch7, slst to the 1st chain. ch5, sl st to the first chain. Repeat 3 more times so you have 5 petal. sl st to the first and leave along tail for sewing to cradle. Attach one to the corner of each side of the hood. Version 2. Ribbons and Bows Using thin satin ribbon to crochet with, and leaving a long tail (8 or so inches) join 2 stitches to the left of the front center and single crochet around the entire cradle, careful to space the stitches out over the hood. Crochet around until you are 2 stitches to the right of the front center and finish off leaving a long tail. Using both tail pieces make a bow. Trim the ties. 3. Sewn with lace. Take a piece of lace or ribbon that is long enough to go around the entire cradle and then with extra for gathering, my piece is about 36 inches or 90cm long and was just long enough, if you prefer more ruffles aim for a meter long. You can also get pre ruffled laces, the kind used for bed dolls is especially good for this. I fold over small sections and sew them down as Im going. Starting on the side just below the hood corner attach your cotton and sew the lace around the edge, gathering or pleating as you go to create ruffles. Sew a small satin flower or bow to the center of both the hood and the front of the cradle. RAVELRY PAGE HERE Thats it guys. Honestly there are so so many more ways you could decorate these, unfortunately my embellishment box is a bit low on supplies so I just used what I had on hand but I'm sure you can think of alot more. The best part is they can be as simple as you like and still look stunning, and are very gender neutral! Feel free to share your finished ones on Ravelry. I know Ive said it before but adding projects on there means more people will see the pattern, become aware of the need for these items and maybe make some themselves and thats a massive win/win! Massive thanks to Amie and Coco for helping me name it <3

Large Size Angel Diaper Pattern Made with Caron simply soft yarn - F hook Large size outfit - typically fits 20-22 week angel babies Estimate number of diapers needed: 35% large, 50% medium, 15% small I downloaded the sewing pattern for the tiny diapers from the Teeny Tears blog and then I crocheted until I had a similar size and shape. Please note that Teeny Tears calls this pattern the small size - for crochet this is going to be the large size. Chain 14 - turn Row 1 - 13 sc - 1 ch - turn Row 2 - skip first stitch, 10 sc, skip second to the last stitch, 1 sc in last stitch {total of 11 stitches} 1 ch - turn Row 3 - sc all the way across - 1 ch - turn Row 4 - skip first stitch, 8 sc skip second to the last stitch, 1 sc in last stitch {total of 9 stitches} - 1 ch - turn Row 5 - sc all the way across- 1 ch - turn Row 6 - skip first stitch, 6 sc skip second to the last stitch, 1 sc in last stitch {total of 7 stitches} - 1 ch - turn Row 7 - sc all the way across- 1 ch - turn Row 8 - skip first stitch, 4 sc skip second to the last stitch, 1 sc in last stitch {total of 5 stitches} - 1 ch - turn Row 9 - sc all the way across- 1 ch - turn Row 10 - skip first stitch, 2 sc skip second to the last stitch, 1 sc in last stitch {total of 3 stitches} - 1 ch - turn Row 11 - sc all the way across- 1 ch - turn This is where the diaper will fold. Row 12: 2 sc in first stitch - sc across - 2 sc in last stitch - 1 ch - turn {total of 5 stitches} Row 13 {7 stitches} - 14 {9 stitches} - 15 {11 stitches} : same as row 12 Row 16: 3 sc in first stitch - sc all the way across - 3 sc in last stitch - 1 ch - turn {total of 15 stitches} Note: When you 3 sc in one stitch it will kind of try to round out the edge. It will look funny on this row just a little bit. Row 17: sc all the way across - 1 ch - turn {15 stitches} Note: this row will make your previous row look right. Make sure to catch all three of the sc on the ends so that your row will straighten out. Row 18: 3 sc in first stitch - sc all the way across - 3 sc in last stitch - 1 ch - turn {19 stitches} Row 19: sc all the way across - 1 ch - turn {19 stitches} Row 20: 3 sc in first stitch - sc all the way across - 3 sc in last stitch - 1 ch - turn {23 stitches} Row 21: sc all the way across - 1 ch - turn {23 stitches} Now you need to edge the diaper with sc all the way around. You can switch colors here or you can keep the same color. Make sure to do a sh stitch (3 sc) in all the corners that need to be pointy. To make the crotch as tiny as possible (a good thing!) slip stitch instead of sc around the edge between rows 8 and 13. Fold the diaper in half. Use a safety pin to pin the long two flaps together. Here are a couple pictures that show about what size the diaper should be in relation to our large kimono outfit: And here are the differences in the sizes of the diapers Medium Size Angel Diaper Pattern Made with Caron simply soft yarn - F hook Medium size typically fits 17-19 week angel babies Estimate number of diapers needed: 35% large, 50% medium, 15% small Chain 11 Row 1 - sc 10 Row 2 - skip first and second to last stitch {8} Row 3 - sc across Row 4 - skip first and second to last {6} Row 5 - sc across Row 6 - skip first and second to last {4} Row 7 - sc across Row 8 - skip first and second {2} Row 9 - sc across {2} Fold Row 10 + 11 - 2 sc in the first and last stitch on each row {4} {6} Row 12 - 3 sc in first and last stitch - sc across (10) Row 13 - sc across Row 14 - 3 sc in first and last stitch - sc across (14) Row 15 - sc across Row 16 - 3 sc in first and last stitch - sc across (18) Row 17 - sc across Row 18 - 2 sc in first and last stitch - sc across (20) Edge with sc except the 2 stitches across the crotch and a stitch or two on each side of those stitches - if you do slip stitches through there then the crotch will stay as tiny as possible. Small Size Angel Diaper Pattern Made with Mary Maxim Baby's Best sport weight yarn and a B hook Small size typically fits 15-16 week angel babies Estimate number of diapers needed: 35% large, 50% medium, 15% small Same as medium pattern - just smaller yarn and hook Chain 11 Row 1 - sc 10 Row 2 - skip first and second to last stitch {8} Row 3 - sc across Row 4 - skip first and second to last {6} Row 5 - sc across Row 6 - skip first and second to last {4} Row 7 - sc across Row 8 - skip first and second {2} Row 9 - sc across {2} Fold Row 10 + 11 - 2 sc in the first and last stitch on each row {4} {6} Row 12 - 3 sc in first and last stitch - sc across (10) Row 13 - sc across Row 14 - 3 sc in first and last stitch - sc across (14) Row 15 - sc across Row 16 - 3 sc in first and last stitch - sc across (18) Row 17 - sc across Row 18 - 2 sc in first and last stitch - sc across (20) Edge with sc except the 2 stitches across the crotch and a stitch or two on each side of those stitches - if you do slip stitches through there then the crotch will stay as tiny as possible. For more angel baby info and patterns (including best yarn types and colors) click HERE

Hello lovlies. I hope everyone is having a fine weekend. I have a new pattern for you all today. I've been working on this on and off for some months. The idea at least. I knew what I wanted but my drafts didn't work and I kept revisiting it. I didn't want to release it until I was happy with it. Well now I am! I sat down this weekend and knew I wanted to get this little beauty finished, photographed and sorted. It is, as most of my patterns are, untested. However I have made it myself 3 times to make sure it works and I have no issues. If you find one please let me know. This pattern was born from frustration at not being able to find one. I know a lot of people out there use the cradle purse patterns to make angel baby beds, and thats great. I've done it myself and while they do work, I always had this nagging thought, that its just an afterthought using a toy pattern. I wanted something that was made FOR angels, the afterthought can be for play. I'm sure these would delight any little girl and make excellent shower gifts too but primarily, they are designed to gently hold the resting bodies of tiny angels and to give comfort to parents. Onto the logistics! Ok so, this cradle is roughly 7 inches in length and 6 inches tall from base to the highest point of the hood. It is designed for the smallest of the small. I promise Ill have larger ones up soon, right now tho lets roll with this. Anyone that can adjust easily, just add a few extra chains to the start and it will come out larger. As always, AMERICAN terms for crochet, Ive tried to remember to use both inches and cm throughout for measurements tho. Base Photo Tutorial with step by step instructions for beginners is here You will need DK weight yarn (held doubled, so 2 balls or roll half a ball off so you can use 2 strands) for the cradle DK weight yarn in contrasting colour for version 1 6.5mm and 6.00mm hook for the cradle 3.00mm hook for the flowers on variation 1 5.00mm hook for ruffles and edges on version 1 Flat colourless or one colour plastic for the base. I've tried a few different things all with success. Firstly, the clear lids from rectangle takeaway containers work wonderfully. Plastic plates (the oval disposable kind) work well too. You can also use plastic lids from ice cream containers once you clean the sticker off and plastic canvas (the kind you cross stitch with) So long as its lightweight and doesn't have bright colours or patterns on it (you'll see that through the yarn) then your good. Ribbon for version 3 1 meter (40 inches) of lace and 2 satin bows or flowers for version 3 a sewing needle and yarn needle stitch markers, these are a must. If you have none pins work just as well. The Base - Make 2 NOTE: 2hd = make 2 hdc in the same stitch hdc2tg = hdc 2 together. 6.5mm 1. ch10 2. hdc 3 times in the second from hook and the next 7 chains, work 3 hdc into the last ch. Now working on the other side, hdc in the next 7, hdc in the last (same as starting chain), join 3. ch2, hdc in the same st as chain, 2hdc in the next 2 st, hdc next 7, 2hdc next 3 st, hdc next 8, join 4. ch2, hdc, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc in the next 7 stitched, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc, 2hdc, hdc in the next 8 stitches, join 5. ch2, hdc in the next 2, 2hdc, hdc in the next 2, 2hdc, hdc in the next 2, 2hdc, hdc in the next 7, 2hdc, hdc in the next 2, 2hdc, hdc in the next 2, 2hdc, hdc in the next 9, join. Finish off, weave in ends You should have this after 3. Putting the base together. Cut out your insert slightly smaller then the base size. We are going to sandwich the plastic between the 2 base pieces to make the whole bed alot more sturdy. Holding the pieces so the plastic is on the inside, join your yarn on any stitch on an end piece, towards the centre. Stitching through both pieces, single crocher the entire way around. I find it helps if I use stitch markers in each corner to hold everything in place while Im doing this round, to stop the plastic sliding out. The Sides 1. ch2, hdc in the back loops only all around, join 2. Drop to a 6mm hook and from here on out we'll be sc in a continual round, no joins. sc in each st around until the sides measure roughly 2.5-3 inches tall The Hood Find the centre of one of the ends and count off eight stitches either side (mark them with stitch markers), sc around until your last stitch is in the 8th st you marked to the left of the centre. 1. ch2, turn, hdc across to the 8th stitch on the opposite side of the centre 2. ch2, turn, hdc in each hdc across (16) 3. ch2, turn, hdc in the next 6, hdc2tg twice, hdc in the last 6 (14) 4. ch2, turn, hdc in the next 4, hdc2tg 3 times, hdc last 4 (11) 5. ch2, turn, hdc, hdc2tg 4 times, hdc in the last 2. finish off leaving a 6 inch tail to sew the top closed Flip the hood inside out and line up the centre seam. sew it closed and turn the hood back in the right way. That completes the basic cradle. You can choose to decorate it your own way or you can read on for 3 decoration variations. Version 1. Ruffles and Flowers Take a contrasting yarn (Im using Baby Belle Lullabye which is a DK weight yarn in bamboo which has a lovely light drape) and a 5mm hook. We're going to create a ruffle on the bottom of the cradle using the leftover loops from our bacl loop only row. You can see them sticking out. Take your hook and slide it under the stitch and join your yarn with a sl st. ch3, dc three more in the same stitch. Then dc 4 times in every stitch around the bace. When you get back to the start join with a slst to the top of the ch3 we started with. Finish off and weave in ends. With the same colour join the yarn to the edge of the cradle and sc around the entire opening, being careful to evenly space the stitched when you work your way around the hood section. join to the forst st and finish of, weaving in ends 5 point mini flowers Using the same yarn and a 3mm hook ch7, slst to the 1st chain. ch5, sl st to the first chain. Repeat 3 more times so you have 5 petal. sl st to the first and leave along tail for sewing to cradle. Attach one to the corner of each side of the hood. Version 2. Ribbons and Bows Using thin satin ribbon to crochet with, and leaving a long tail (8 or so inches) join 2 stitches to the left of the front center and single crochet around the entire cradle, careful to space the stitches out over the hood. Crochet around until you are 2 stitches to the right of the front center and finish off leaving a long tail. Using both tail pieces make a bow. Trim the ties. 3. Sewn with lace. Take a piece of lace or ribbon that is long enough to go around the entire cradle and then with extra for gathering, my piece is about 36 inches or 90cm long and was just long enough, if you prefer more ruffles aim for a meter long. You can also get pre ruffled laces, the kind used for bed dolls is especially good for this. I fold over small sections and sew them down as Im going. Starting on the side just below the hood corner attach your cotton and sew the lace around the edge, gathering or pleating as you go to create ruffles. Sew a small satin flower or bow to the center of both the hood and the front of the cradle. RAVELRY PAGE HERE Thats it guys. Honestly there are so so many more ways you could decorate these, unfortunately my embellishment box is a bit low on supplies so I just used what I had on hand but I'm sure you can think of alot more. The best part is they can be as simple as you like and still look stunning, and are very gender neutral! Feel free to share your finished ones on Ravelry. I know Ive said it before but adding projects on there means more people will see the pattern, become aware of the need for these items and maybe make some themselves and thats a massive win/win! Massive thanks to Amie and Coco for helping me name it <3

Ravelry Page Here As I wrote before in my other cradle pattern, I felt there was a big gap missing with free angel baby bed patterns. In fact, after some searching it appears that there just isn't that many out there, much less any that are free. I decided this needs to change and after talking with some lovely ladies and playing with ideas, I have decided to create an entire line of Moses basket patterns specifically for wee ones. It breaks my heart to think that hundreds of babies every week come into this world sleeping and the parents have no bed to rest them in. That needs to change and in order for that to happen, there needs to be free access to patterns for people to make and donate. My goal is 10 Moses basket/Cradle patterns but who knows, I may get even more. A variety of styles and sizes is important too as well as variations on trim, so you can expect a heap of patterns and pieces to help make these beds as comfortable and sweet as possible. Of course Ill also be adding patterns for other things in there as well. In fact I have a cowl, a 20week beanie and another rattle ready to go, I just need to finalise the patterns and double check for errors. Ok so enough chatter and on to today's pattern! This cradle measures just over 30cm in length and should comfortably fit a baby up to 20weeks gestation. It is quite simple to make but does require you use 2 strands of yarn as one, this helps get the thickness required to keep the sides up. Read the pattern carefully, some rows are a mix of hdc and dc (this is to obtain width without extra length and make the oval more ovalish) You will need: 5.00mm hook 4.5mm hook 2 balls of white DK weight (8ply for AUS/UK) yarn 1 ball of DK weight yarn in a contrasting colour. For the base: If you choose to make it like mine (other options down the page) Cardboard as large as the bed base 2 pieces of felt as large as the bed base Glue (I used a hot glue gun, simply because it dries faster and I was using it to add the flowers anyway) Sewing machine or a needle and thread to hand sew Small flowers to decorate Bed Base: With your 5mm hook and 2 strands of white: 1: ch18, dc 3 times in the 3rd chain from hook, dc in the next 14 chains, 4dc in the end chain, DO NOT TURN, working round the corner, on the opposite side of the chain, dc in the next 14 stitches, join. 2: ch3, dc in the same stitch, 2dc in each of the next 3 stitches, dc in the next 14 stitches, 2dc in the next 4 stitches, dc in the next 14, join 3: ch2, hdc in the same st, *hdc, 2hdc in the next stitch* 4 times (total of 12hdc) dc in the next 13 stitches, *2hdc in the next stitch, hdc* 4 times (12 hdc) dc in the next 14 stitches, join 4: ch2, *2hdc, hdc, hdc* 4 times (16hdc) dc in the next 14 stitches, *2hdc, hdc, hdc* 4 times (16hdc) dc in the next 14 stitches, join 5: ch2, *2dc, dc, dc, dc* 4 times (20dc) dc in the next 14 stitches, *2dc, dc, dc* 4 times (20dc) dc in the next 14 stitches, join 6: ch2, *2dc, dc, dc, dc, dc* 4 times (24dc) dc in the next 14 stitches, *2dc, dc, dc, dc, dc* 4 times (24dc) dc in the next 14 stitches, join 7: ch2, *2dc, dc, dc, dc, dc, dc* 4 times (28dc) dc in the next 14 stitches, *2dc, dc, dc, dc, dc, dc* 4 times (28dc) dc in the next 14 stitches, join 8: ch2, hdc in the BACK LOOPS ONLY of each stitch around, join 9-12: ch2, hdc in each stitch around, join. 13: ch2, hdc in the next 48, dc in the next 28 stitches, hdc in the remaining stitches, join 14: Repeat row 13. After joining, end off the white, and weave in ends. TRIM: With contrasting colour and 4.5mm hook 1. Join contrasting colour to the back loop of any stitch from the last row. sc in the back loop only all the way around, join 2: sl st down into the FRONT loop (unused from the last round), *ch8, sk1, slst in the next* repeat around to make a loopy edge. Join. 3: sl st down into the bottom of the first loop from the previous row (I did 4slst to get there without bunching the loop *ch8, slst in the bottom of the ch8 loop from the previous row* Repeat around, join. End off and weave in ends. The Base: Honestly, there are a lot of ways you could make a base for these beds. I used what I had on hand and what I could source without breaking the budget. You COULD use: Thin foam (yoga mats/camp mats work well for this), a few layers of craft foam, a mattress sewn and stuffed, plastic mesh craft board or Im sure many number of other items. For me, I used Cardboard, felt and stuffing, as I always have that on hand. Here is how I did it. 1. Trace the base of the bed onto cardboard to get the size. Cut out the cardboard inside the line you drew. Double check it fits in the base of the bed, you want it snug, but not too snug that it wont fit once its covered. 2: Using glue (I hot glued, glue guns = fast work and quick drying) glue down a piece of felt that is larger then the cardboard base on one side of the cardboard. 3. Flip the cardboard over and spread out a layer of glue on the top side. Now working quickly before it dries stick down a thin layer of stuffing. Batting for quilts would work just as well but again, I didn't have any on hand. 4. Add some more glue to the top of the stuffing and press down a top layer of felt. TADDA You have a felt/cardboard/stuffing/glue sandwich! Yes yes, its full of fibre *hardy har* Don't eat it! 5. Using the sewing machine (or you can hand stitch) sew around the edge of the bed. If you butt the cardboard up against the machine foot it will be close and you can follow the base around very easily. Trim off any excess. I decided at this point I needed to make it a bit neater, so I went back and did a zigzag around the end to seal it all. If you have a overlocker then use that. If you hand stitch, then a blanket stitch will achieve the same results. Thats it! You have one mattress that is both soft and sturdy and will make a great base for the cradle. Slide the base inside. While you have that gluegun out, hot glue on any decorations you wish to use. I spaced out some small fabric daisies around the edge. Congrats, You now have a completed Moses Basket! It is a little time consuming, but definitely worth the effort!

Angel Baby Burial Set Made for a tiny angel baby Left open at the back for easier dressing, the pants have ribbon ties Top measures approx 14 cm around and 14cm length Approx 8 grams Dk yarn, Narrow ribbon Top Front Using 3.25 needles cast on 18 stitches Knit 3 rows Row 1 : knit Row 2: knit 1, purl to last stitches, knit 1 Row 3: Knit1, * P1, y f d, s1 purlways, knit into back of next stitch, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, purl 1, knit 1 Row 4: As row 2 Repeat last 4 rows 2 times Next 2 rows cast on 4 stitches, knit to end Knit 6 rows Next row: knit 10, knit 2 tog, knit 2, knit 2 tog, knit 10 Knit 1 row Cast off Top Backs make 2 Cast on 9 stitches Knit 15 rows in garter stitch ( every row knit) Next row: cast on 4 stitches, knit to end Knit 9 rows Cast off Pants Cast on 16 stitches Knit 3 rows Next row : knit 1, * yfd k2 tog, repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1 Knit 6 rows Next row: knit 2 tog, knit to last 2 stitches, knit 2 tog Next row: knit Repeat last 2 rows till 10 stitches remain Next row: increase 1 stitch at both ends of row Next row: knit Repeat last 2 rows till 16 stitches on needle knit 6 rows Next row : knit 1, * yfd k2 tog, repeat from * to last stitch, knit 1 Knit 2 rows Cast off Leave side seams open, thread ribbon through eyelet holes, tie at sides Copyright © 2019 This pattern must not be copied or reproduced or republished without permission on another webpage or website. If you want to share this pattern please post the link and not the pattern

The Precious Angel Baby Booties are a wonderful free knitting pattern for any little one in your life. This pattern is written in three sizes - premature baby, newborn, and three-month baby, so you can choose the size that works best for your individual needs. This easy knitting pattern works up quickly, so you can make several pairs of baby booties in a short amount of time. If you are interested in knitting for charity, this straightforward pattern is a great option. Keep baby's feet warm and stylish all year long with these easy knit booties.

Good morning beautiful people, Today's pattern started as a request on my Facebook page for a hooded premature burial cape. I figure I'd start small, as I'd never made one before and so this lovely little hooded cape will fit a bub of 18 weeks gestation. It is a very simple stitch pattern to remember, but it does take a while to make. Still, I think the delicateness of it is well worth the time it takes to make. You will need: 3.5mm hook 4ply/fingering weight yarn 1: ch61, sc in the 2nd chain from hook and each across 2: ch1, turn,in the first stitch (slst, ch3, 2dc), skip 2 stitches, *in the next stitch (slst, ch3, 2dc), skip the next 2 stitches* repeat across until the last stitch, sc in the last stitch. 3: ch1, turn, in the first sc, (slst, ch3, 2dc), *into the next ch3 space (sl st, ch3, 2dc)* repeat across to the last ch3 space, sc in the last ch3 space. 4-25: Repeat row 3 End odd and weave in tails. Turn the cape so the first row is at the top and join your yarn, we'll work the next row in the same chains we started with. 26: ch1, sc in the first stitch, sc2tg, repeat across - (40) 27: Repeat row 26 - (27)) 28: ch1, turn, (sl st, ch3, 2dc) in the first stitch, skip 2 stitches, *in the next stitch (slst, ch3, 2dc), skip the next 2 stitches*, repeat across until the last stitch, sc in the last stitch. 29: ch1, turn, (slst, ch3, 2dc) into the first sc, *into the next ch3 space (sl st, ch3, 2dc)* repeat across to the last ch3 space, sc in the last ch3 space. 30: ch1, turn, in the first sc, (slst, ch3, 2dc), *into the next ch3 space (sl st, ch3, 2dc)* repeat across to the last ch3 space, sc in the last ch3 space. 31-38: Repeat row 30. End off leaving a long tail. Using the tail, fold the hook in half and sew the seam up. Join yarn to the bottom corner of the cape and sc evenly up the opening, around the hood and back down the other side of the opening. End off and weave in tails. Chain 100 for a tie, weave the tie in and out of row 26 or 27.

Hello beautiful people, A fun and quirky little crocheted piece today! My girls just love to play make believe and they requested a hammer. Well, a crocheted hammer is a LOT safer to play with then anything I could buy, and I thought that other little tikes would get a bit of fun with this too. It is fairly simple to make and you could even add a rattler if you wanted to make it as a rattle. You will need: dk weight yarn in hammer head and handle colours 3.5mm hook small amount of stuffing Head crocheted in non continual rounds, join at the end of each round. Handle crocheted in continual rounds, place a stitch marker at the start of the row. Head: R1. ch2, 8sc in the first chain, join R2. ch1, hdc in the same stitch, 2hdc in all remaining stitches, join R3. ch1, hdc in the same stitch, *hdc, 2hdc in the next stitch* repeat around, join R4. ch1, hdc in the same stitch, *hdc, hdc, 2hdc in the next stitch* repeat around, join R5. ch1, hdc in each back loop only around, join R6. ch1, hdc in each stitch around, join R7. ch1, *hdc2tg, hdc, hdc* repeat around, join R8-13. ch1, hdc in each stitch around, join R14. ch1, *2hdc, hdc in the next 2 stitches* repeat around, join. R15. ch1, hdc in each stitch around, join R16. ch1, hdc in each back loop only around, join *start stuffing your hammer head now* R17. ch1, *hdc2tg, hdc in the next 2 stitches* repeat around, join R18. ch1, *hdc2tg, hdc in the next stitch* repeat around, join *finish stuffing* R19. cfh1, hdc2tg around, join. End off, weave in ends. Handle R1. ch2, 6sc in the first chain, place marker R2. sc twice in each stitch around R3. *2sc, sc in the next stitch* repeat around R4. sc in each back loop only around R5-7. scin each stitch around R8. *sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tg* repeat around R9+ sc in each stitch around until desired length. End off yarn and weave in ends. Stuff handle firmly. Tie on the end of the handle (optional) R1. ch20, leaving long tails at each end for sewing as a loop into the bottom of the handle. Attach the loop to the end of the handle. Sew the handle to the hammer head. Weave in all ends.

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