Synopsis
Precious, heirloom-quality designs for baby clothes are featured in this crochet guide for easy to intermediate crafters. Nine sets of patterns include dresses, bonnets, booties, bloomers, and sweaters with a feminine touch. The gorgeous projects use fingering, light, and sport-weight yarns and range in size from 3 to 6 months, 6 to 9 months, and 12 to 18 months.
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About the Author
Rebecca Leigh is a crafter specializing in needlework, including crocheting, knitting, and quilting. She has been designing patterns for several years. She lives in Apache Junction, Arizona.
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Beautiful Baby Boutique II
9 Adorable Sets Including 4 Dress Sets and 5 Layette Sets
By Rebecca LeighAnnie's
Copyright © 2013 Annie's
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-59635-851-5All rights reserved.
Contents
Oh, So Blue Layette,
Gumdrop Layette,
Sweet Pea Layette,
Molly Shell & Pineapple Dress & Hat,
Lacy Lemon Drop Dress,
Katie-Belle Dress & Floppy Hat,
Ripple Stitch Layette,
Apple Blossom Dress,
Keira Layette,
Stitch Guide,
CHAPTER 1
Oh, So Blue Layette
SKILL LEVEL
** EASY
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions are the same for sizes 3–6 months and 6–12 months. Yarn, hook size and gauge determine size. Changes for larger size are in [].
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
DRESS
Chest: 22 [25] inches
Length: 11½ [13¼] inches
BLOOMERS
Waist: 22 [25] inches
Length: 7 [8] inches
BONNET
Circumference: 13½ [15½] inches
Length: 6½ [7½] inches
BOOTIES
Sole: 4½ [5¼] inches
MATERIALS
3–6 MONTHS SIZE
• Light (light worsted) weight acrylic yarn:
720 yds variegated
• Size C/2/2.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook
• 3¼ yds¼–½-inch-wide ribbon
6–12 MONTHS SIZE
• Bernat Softee Baby light (light worsted) weight acrylic yarn (solids: 5 oz/362 yds/140g; ombres: 4¼ oz/310 yds/120g per skein):
3 skeins #31306 baby baby ombre
• Size D/3/3.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook
• 5¼ yds of¼–½-inch-wide ribbon
FOR BOTH SIZES
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Stitch markers
• Round hook-and-loop closure
• 6 ribbon roses
GAUGE
Size C hook: 24 sc = 4 inches
Size D hook: 21 sc = 4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of row counts as double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
2-double crochet shell (2-dc shell): (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in indicated st or sp.
Beginning 2-double crochet shell (beg 2-dc shell): (Ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in indicated st or sp.
Beginning 3-double crochet shell (beg 3-dc shell): (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in indicated st or sp.
3-double crochet shell (3-dc shell): (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in indicated st or sp.
DRESS YOKE
Row 1 (WS): With smaller hook, ch 67, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (66 sc)
Row 2: Ch 3(see Pattern Notes), dc in each of next 9 sts, 5 dc in next st (first corner made), dc in each of next 12 sts, 5 dc in next st (2nd corner made), dc in each of next 18 sts, 5 dc in next st (3rd corner made), dc in each of next 12 sts, 5 dc in next st (4th corner made), dc in each of last 10 sts, turn. (82 dc)
Rows 3 & 4: Ch 3, [dc in each st to 3rd st of next corner, 5 dc in 3rd st] 4 times, dc in each rem st across, turn. (114 dc at end of last row)
Row 5: Ch 3, [dc in each st to 3rd corner st, 5 dc in 3rd st] twice, [dc in each of next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st] 4 times, dc in each of next 6 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each st to 3rd st of next corner, 5 dc in 3rd st, dc in each rem st across, turn. (134 dc)
Row 6: Ch 3, [dc in each of next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st] twice, [dc in each st to 3rd st of next corner, 5 dc in 3rd st] 4 times, [dc in each of next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st] twice, dc in each rem st across, turn. (154 dc)
Row 7: Ch 3, [dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each st to 3rd st of next corner, 3 dc in 3rd st, dc in each of next 16 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st to 3rd st of next corner, 3 dc in 3rd st, [dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each st to 3rd st of next corner, 3 dc in corner st, dc in each of next 16 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st to 3rd st of next corner, 3 dc in 3rd st, [dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st] 3 times, dc in each rem st across, turn. (173 dc)
Row 8: With larger hook, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in first st, *sk next st, fpdc(see Stitch Guide) around next dc, sk next st, 2-dc shell(see Special Stitches) in next st, rep from * across, working last shell in last st, turn. (44 shells)
Row 9: Ch 3, 2-dc shell in first ch-1 sp, *bpdc(see Stitch Guide) around next fpdc, 2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, turn.
BODY
Rnd 1 (RS): Now working in rnds, ch 3, 2-dc shell in first ch-1 sp, fpdc around next bpdc, [2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp, fpdc around next bpdc] 6 times, sk next 9 ch-1 sps, fpdc around next bpdc, [2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp, fpdc around next bpdc] 12 times, sk next 9 ch-1 sps, fpdc around next bpdc, [2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp, fpdc around next bpdc] 6 times, 2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp, join(see Pattern Notes) in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (26 shells)
Rnd 2: Sl st in each st to first ch-1 sp, beg 2-dc shell(see Special Stitches) in same sp, [fpdc around next fpdc, 2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp] 6 times, fpdc around next 2 fpdc at same time, 2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp, [fpdc around next fpdc, 2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp] 11 times, fpdc around next 2 fpdc at same time, [2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp, fpdc around next fpdc] 7 times, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: Sl st in each st to first ch-1 sp, beg 3-dc shell(see Special Stitches) in same sp, fpdc around next fpdc, *3-dc shell(see Special Stitches) in next ch-1 sp, fpdc around next fpdc, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnds 4–16: Sl st in each st to first ch-2 sp, beg 3-dc shell in same sp, fpdc around next fpdc, *3-dc shell in next ch-2 sp, fpdc around next fpdc, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 17: Sl st in each st to first ch-2 sp, ch 3, 8 dc in same sp as beg ch-3, fpdc around next fpdc, *9 dc in next ch-2 sp, fpdc around next fpdc, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in same ch as beg ch-1, *[ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st] 4 times, sk next st**, sc in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in first sc. Fasten off.
SLEEVES
Rnd 1 (RS): With smaller hook, join yarn in first ch-1 sp to left of underarm, beg 2-dc shell in same sp, [fpdc around next bpdc, 2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp, rep from * around, fpdc around both underarm fpdc at same time, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (9 shells)
Rnds 2–5: Sl st in each st to first ch-1 sp, beg 2-dc shell in same sp, fpdc around next fpdc, *2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp, fpdc around next fpdc, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Note: For longer sleeve, [rep rnd 2] 7 times.
Rnd 6: Sl st in each st to first ch-1 sp, ch 3, 6 dc in same sp as beg ch-3, fpdc around next fpdc, *7 dc in next ch-1 sp, fpdc around next fpdc, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg ch-1, *[ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st] 3 times, sk next st**, sc in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in first sc. Fasten off.
Rep for rem armhole.
BACK & NECK EDGING
Rnd 1 (RS): With RS facing and smaller hook, join yarn in top right back corner, ch 1, work 16 sc down right side edge of back opening, work 16 sc up left side edge, ch 3, sk next st at neck edge, *sc in next st, ch 3, sk next st, rep from * across neck edge, join in first sc.
Row 2 (RS): Now working in rows, ch 1, sc in each sc around back opening to neck edge corner, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Cut a 38 [42]-inch length of ribbon. Weave ribbon through last dc row of Yoke and tie in a bow.
Cut 2 (16 [17]-inch) lengths of ribbon. Weave one length through last shell row of each Sleeve and tie in a bow.
Sew closure to top back corners.
Sew 3 ribbon roses evenly sp across front, just above ribbon.
BLOOMERS
Rnd 1 (RS): With smaller hook, ch 96, being careful not to twist ch, join(see Pattern Notes) in first ch to form ring, ch 1, sc in each ch around, join in first sc. (96 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in first sc.
Rnd 3: Beg 2-dc shell(see Special Stitches) in same st as joining, sk next st, dc in next st, *sk next st, 2-dc shell(see Special Stitches) in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 shells)
Rnds 4: Sl st in each st to first ch-1 sp, beg 2-dc shell in same sp, fpdc(see Stitch Guide) around next dc, *2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp, fpdc around next dc, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnds 5–18: Sl st in each st to first ch-1 sp, beg 2-dc shell in same sp, fpdc around next fpdc, *2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp, fpdc around next fpdc, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
CROTCH PANEL
Row 1: Now working in rows, ch 1, sc in same st as beg ch-1, sc in each of next 4 sts of shell, [sc in next fpdc, sc in each of next 5 sts of next shell] twice, turn. (17 sc)
Rows 2–13: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At end of last row, leaving a long tail, fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
Using tapestry needle and yarn tail, sew Crotch Panel to other side of Bloomers, leaving 9 shells unworked on either side for leg openings.
LEG EDGING
Rnd 1 (RS): Join yarn with a sc in first unworked fpdc at leg opening, [2 sc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next fpdc] 9 times, work 6 sc down side edge of Crotch Panel, join in first sc. (34 sc)
Rnds 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in first sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg ch-1, [ch 4, sk next st, sc in next st] 16 times, ch 1, join with dc in first sc. (17 ch sps)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in sp formed by joining dc, ch 4, [sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4] 16 times, join in first sc. Fasten off.
Work Leg Edging around 2nd leg opening in same manner.
FINISHING
Cut a 38 [42]-inch length of ribbon. Weave ribbon through topmost shell rnd and tie in a bow.
BONNET
Rnd 1 (RS): With smaller hook, ch 6, join(see Pattern Notes) in first ch to form ring, ch 3(see Pattern Notes), 15 dc in ring, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 dc)
Rnds 2–4: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (54 dc at end of last rnd)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (72 dc)
Row 6 (RS): Now working in rows, ch 3, [fpdc(see Stitch Guide) around next dc, sk next st, 2-dc shell(see Special Stitches) in next st, sk next st] 14 times, fpdc around next dc, dc in last st, turn.
Row 7: Ch 3, [bpdc(see Stitch Guide) around next fpdc, 2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp] 14 times, bpdc around next fpdc, dc in last st, turn.
Row 8: Ch 3, [fpdc around next bpdc, 2-dc shell in next ch-1 sp] 14 times, fpdc around next bpdc, dc in last st, turn.
Rows 9–14: [Rep rows 7 and 8 alternately] 3 times.
Row 15: Rep row 7.
Row 16: Ch 3, 7 dc in next ch-1 sp, [fpdc around next bpdc, 7 dc in next ch-1 sp] 14 times, dc in last st. Do not turn.
EDGING
Rnd 1 (RS): Work 16 sc evenly sp across next side of Bonnet, work 8 sc evenly sp across back neck edge, work 16 sc evenly sp across next side of Bonnet, sc in first dc of 7-dc group at front edge, *[ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st] 3 times**, sk next st, sc in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in first sc.
Row 2 (RS): Now working in rows, ch 1, sc in same sc as beg ch-1, sc in each of next 40 sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Cut a 28 [30]-inch length of ribbon. Weave ribbon through sps on row 11 for ties.
Sew a ribbon rose to center of row 15 of Bonnet.
BOOTIE
MAKE 2.
CUFF
Rnd 1 (RS): With smaller hook, ch 30, being careful not to twist ch, join(see Pattern Notes) in first ch to form ring, ch 4(see Pattern Notes), sk next ch, *dc in next ch, ch 1, sk next ch, rep from * around, join in 3rd of beg ch-4. (15 ch sps) Mark center 3 sps.
Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch sp, beg 3-dc shell(see Special Stitches) in same sp, sk next ch sp, fpdc(see Stitch Guide) around next dc, [sk next ch sp, 3-dc shell(see Special Stitches) in next ch sp, sk next ch sp, fpdc around next dc] 4 times, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (5 shells)
Rnds 3 & 4: Sl st in each st to next ch-2 sp, beg 3-dc shell in same sp, fpdc around next fpdc, *3-dc shell in next ch-2 sp, fpdc around next fpdc, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 5: Sl st in each st to next ch-1 sp, ch 3(see Pattern Notes), 6 dc in same sp as beg ch-3, fpdc around next fpdc, *7 dc in next ch-1 sp, fpdc around next fpdc, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg ch-1, *[ch 3, sk next st, sc in next st] 3 times, sk next st**, sc in next st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in first sc. Fasten off.
INSTEP
Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, holding Cuff upside down and with smaller hook, join yarn with sc in first marked sp, 2 sc in same sp, 3 sc in each of next 2 sps, turn. (9 sc)
Rows 2–6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
FOOT & SOLE
Row 1 (RS): With RS facing, holding Cuff upside down and with smaller hook, join yarn in joining sl st of beg ch-30 ring, ch 3, 2 dc in each of next 6 sps, work 6 dc across side edge of Instep, work 9 dc across top of Instep, work 6 dc across side edge of Instep, 2 dc in each of next 6 sps on Cuff, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (46 dc)
Rnds 2 & 3: Now working in rnds, ch 3, dc in each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc dec(see Stitch Guide) in next 3 sts, dc in each of next 15 sts, [dc dec in next 3 sts] 3 times, dc in each of next 15 sts, dc dec in next 3 sts, join in 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Leaving 12-inch tail, fasten off. (36 dc)
FINISHING
Turn Booties inside out. With tapestry needle and long tail, sew opening closed.
Cut 2 (16 [17]-inch) lengths of ribbon. Weave ribbon through row 1 of each Cuff and tie in a bow.
Sew 1 ribbon rose to each Instep.
CHAPTER 2Gumdrop Layette
SKILL LEVEL
** EASY
FINISHED SIZE
6–12 months
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
SWEATER
Chest: 25½ inches
Length: 9½ inches
BONNET
Circumference: 14 inches
Length: 7 inches
BOOTIES
Sole: 4¾ inches
MATERIALS
• Fine (sport) weight acrylic yarn:
460 yds green/yellow/blue variegated
100 yds white
• Size E/4/3.5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Stitch marker
• 3¼ yds of ¼–½-inch-wide ribbon
• ½-inch decorative buttons: 2
• Matching sewing thread
GAUGE
20 dc = 4 inches; 4 shells = 4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in ends as work progresses.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
Chain-4 at beginning of round counts as double crochet and chain-1 unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Shell: (Puff st —see Special Stitches, ch 2, puff st, ch 1) in indicated st.
Puff stitch (puff st): [Yo, pull up lp in indicated st and pull it out to about½ inch tall] 3 times, yo and draw through all 7 lps on hook.
Beginning shell (beg shell): (Beg puff st —see Special Stitches, ch 2, puff st, ch 1) in indicated st.
Beginning puff stitch (beg puff st): Ch 3, [yo, pull up lp in indicated st and pull it out to about ½ inch tall] twice, yo and draw though all 5 lps on hook.
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