FREE KNIT BABY BLANKETS

FREE KNIT BABY BLANKETS
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http://seatrailgrandmas.blogspot.com/2010/01/preemie-full-term-diagonal-baby-blanket.html

http://seatrailgrandmas.blogspot.com/2010/01/preemie-full-term-diagonal-baby-blanket.html

Preemie blanket knit with 3 ply yarn

Newborn blanket knit with 4 ply yarn

http://seatrailgrandmas.blogspot.com/2009/01/knit-baby-blanket-and-hat-woven-style.html

http://seatrailgrandmas.blogspot.com/2009/07/baby-set-for-preemie-and-newborn.html

Baby Set for Preemie And Newborn

BABY SET “Woven Style Knit Pattern”

BLANKET, HAT, MITTENS, BOOTIES AND SWEATER

LARGE PREEMIE OR SMALL NEWBORN

Free pattern for charitable purposes and personal use only. 

Please do not sell garments knit from it. 

Pattern and photos are by Michele Morrissette Lupien, 2013. 

All rights reserved. seatrailgrandmas@gmail.com

MATERIAL:

Light (3 ply) soft baby acrylic yarn

(Complete Set 15 oz. – 1086 yds. / 420 g – 993 m)

(Blanket and Hat 10 oz. – 724 yds. / 280 g – 662 m)

(Hat, Booties and Mittens 2 oz. - 145 yds. / 56 g – 133 m)

(Sweater 4 oz. - 290 yds. / 112 g – 266 m)

Sweater: Circular Needles U.S. #6 / 4.25 mm

Sleeves and hat: Double pointed Needles U.S. #6 / 4.25 mm

Mittens and Booties: Double pointed Needles U.S. #4 / 3.5 mm

Blanket: Circular Needles U.S. #6 or #7 / 4.25 mm or 4.5 mm

2 stitch holders or pieces of yarn (for sweater)

Tapestry needle

4 buttons 5/8”

*Optional; Crochet Hook U.S. #E / 3.5 mm (If you wish to crochet a single crochet stitches around edges)

 ABBREVIATIONS:

-Increase “inc. 1 st in next st”; knit the stitch as usual, but don’t slip it off the needle. Now knit in the back of the same stitch

-K; knit

-P; purl

-st(s); stitch (es)

-yo; yarn forward and over needle to make a stitch

-SLK; slip 1 sts like if you knit

-psso; pass slip stich over

-YF; yarn in front

-K2Tog; Knit 2 stitches together

-P2Tog; Purl 2 stitches together

BLANKET

-Cable Cast On 132 sts

-Knit 10 rows

Pattern:

Row 1 & 2:  K5, *K1, P1* repeat from* to the last 5 sts, K5

Row 3 and 4: Knit

Repeat Rows 1 to 4, 42 more times

K 8 rows

Bind off.

HAT BOOTIES AND MITTENS

HAT  

-Cable Cast on very loosely 52 sts (16-20-16).  Join to knit in round.

1-8- Ribs; knit 2 sts, purl 2 sts (8 rounds)

9- PURL 1 round

10-* K25sts, “inc. 1 st in next st”* repeat 1 time = 54 sts

PATTERN 11-12-13-14-

11-12-*K1, P1*

13- PURL

14- KNIT

15-46- Repeat pattern (8 more times)

Bind off all sts.

Finishing:

Sew top.  Turn Cuff.  Make 2 tassels

BOOTIES   

1^st bootie; Keeping a 10" tail

Cable cast on 32 sts. Separate on 3 double pointed needles (14-4-14).  Join to knit in round

Sole

1st round;
-Purl around

2nd round;
-Needle#1; “inc. 1 st in first st”, K13 = 15 sts

-Needle#2 “inc. 1 st in first st”, K1,“inc. 1 st in next st”, K1 = 6 sts

-Needle#3; K12, “inc. 1 st in next st”, K1 = 15 sts (TOTAL 36 sts)

3rd round;
-Purl around = 36 sts

4th round;
-Needle#1; “inc. 1 st in first st”, K14 = 16 sts

-Needle#2; “inc. 1 st in first st”, K3, “inc. 1 st in next st”, K1 = 8 sts

-Needle#3; K13, inc. 1 st in next st, K1 = 16 sts (TOTAL 40 sts)

5th round;
-Purl around = 40 sts

6th round;
-Needle#1; “inc. 1 st in first st”, K15 = 17 sts

-Needle#2; “inc. 1 st in first st”, K5, “inc. 1 st in next st”, K1 = 10 sts

-Needle#3; K14, “inc. 1 st in next st”, K1 = 17 sts (TOTAL 44 sts)

7th round;
-Separates sts (18-8-18) = 44 sts / Purl around.

Foot

1st round;   K around

2nd round;  P around

3rd to 8th round;   repeat 1st and 2nd rounds two more times (4 ribs) (8 ribs total after the Cast on)

Instep: (work on N#2 “toes”, knit and slip sts from sides)
-Needle#1; K 18
-Needle#2;
1-Right side:
K2tog, K4, SLK, K1, psso, (put aside the empty needle and continue to work with N#2 on side needle) YF, SLK, turn your work (take back the empty needle)
2-Wrong side:
K2tog, K4, SLK, (put aside the empty needle and continue to work with N#2 on side needle) K1, psso, YF, SLK, turn your work (take back the empty needle)
3- to 10-: (same as 2-)
11-Right side:
K2tog, K4, SLK,(put aside the empty needle and continue to work with N#2 on side needle) K1, psso.
*Now we have 6 sts on the instep needle and 8 sts on the 2 other needles = 22 sts*
-Needle#3; K 8 sts = 22 sts (8-6-8)
Ankle
1st round:

-Needle#1; K2, “inc. 1 st in next st”, K2, “inc. 1 st in next st”, K2 = 10 sts
-Needle#2; Between N#1 and N#2 pick up 2 sts (loops) and K2tog, k5, “inc. 1 st in next st” = 8 sts
-Needle#3; K2, “inc. 1 st in next st”, K2, “inc. 1 st in next st”, K2 = 10 sts
2nd round: 

-Purl around = 28 sts
3rd round: 

 *K2Tog, yarn over* repeat  around (Eyelet row)
Leg

1- Purl

2- Knit

PATTERN 3-4-5-6-

3-4- *K1, P1, repeat*

5- Purl

6- Knit

7-14- Repeat pattern (2 more times)

15-18- Ribs; K2, P2 (4 rounds)
-Loosely bind off in ribs pattern. Weave in ends.
2nd bootie; Work as 1st bootie.
Finishing
On wrong side sew the sole seams. Weave in ends.
-Crochet two 12" chains and pass through the ankle eyelets row.

MITTENS  

-Cable Cast on loosely 24 sts (8-8-8).  Join to knit in round.

-Ribs; knit 2 sts, purl 2 sts for 6 rounds.

1- Purl

2- Knit

PATTERN 3-4-5-6-

3-4- *K1, P1, repeat*

5- Purl

6- Knit

7-14- Repeat pattern (2 more times)

15-16- repeat 3-4-

17- Purl

18- K2, K2Tog = 18 sts

19- Purl

20- K1, K2Tog = 12 sts

21- Purl

22- K2Tog = 6 sts

23- Purl

Cut yarn leaving a tail (4 inches) and thread tail through the remaining stitches, one at a time, and take them off the knitting needle.

Pull tail tight by the inside of the work, turn work on wrong side.  Secure tails by making a knot with the darning needle.  Weave in ends.

SWEATER:

*Knit neck down*

Cable Cast On 48 Stitches
*Optional; slip each 1st stitch at beginning of each row* (make a nice edge if you don’t crochet around)
1-4- KNIT
5- (RIGHT SIDE) 1st Button Hole (girl; K to the last 6 sts, K1, K2tog, yo, K3) (boy or unisex; K3, yo, K2TOG, K1, K to end of row)
6- KNIT
7- 8- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
9- KNIT
10- (WRONG SIDE) K6, *k1, inc. 1 st in next st, repeat*, to the last 6 sts, k6 = 66 sts
11-12- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
13- KNIT
14- (WRONG SIDE) K6, *k2, inc. 1 st in next st, repeat*, to the last 6 sts, k6 = 84 sts
15-16- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
17- KNIT
18- (WRONG SIDE) K6, *k3, inc. 1 st in next st, repeat*, to the last 6 sts, k6 = 102 sts
19-20- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
21- KNIT
22- (WRONG SIDE) K6, *k4, inc. 1 st in next st, repeat*, to the last 6 sts, k6 = 120 sts
23-24- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
25- KNIT
26- (WRONG SIDE) K6, *k5, inc. 1 st in next st, repeat*, to the last 6 sts, k6 = 138 sts
27-28- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
29- (RIGHT SIDE) 2nd Button Hole (girl; K to the last 6 sts, K1, K2tog, yo, K3) (boy or unisex; K3, yo, K2TOG, K1, K to end of row)
30- (WRONG SIDE) K6, *k6, inc. 1 st in next st, repeat*, to the last 6 sts, k6 = 156 sts
31-32- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
33- KNIT
34- (WRONG SIDE) K6, *k7, inc. 1 st in next st, repeat*, to the last 6 sts, k6 = 174 sts
35-36- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
37-38- KNIT
39-40- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
41-42- KNIT
43-44- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
45- Knit 28 sts, Slip 34 sts of sleeve on stitch holder, Knit 50 sts, Slip 34 sts of sleeve on stitch holder, Knit 28 sts. (28-34-50-34-28) =174 sts (less 68 sts for sleeves) = 106 sts for the body
46- KNIT
47-48- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
49-50- KNIT
51-52- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
53- (RIGHT SIDE) 3rd Button Hole (girl; K to the last 6 sts, K1, K2tog, yo, K3) (boy or unisex; K3, yo, K2TOG, K1, K to end of row)
54- KNIT
55-74- Repeat row 39-42- ( 5 times)
75-76- K6, *K1, P1, repeat to the last 6 sts* K6
77- (RIGHT SIDE) 4th Button Hole (girl; K to the last 6 sts, K1, K2tog, yo, K3) (boy or unisex; K3, yo, K2TOG, K1, K to end of row)
78- KNIT
79-82- Repeat row 39-42- (1 time)
83-89- KNIT (7 rows)

Bind off all sts.

SLEEVES:

1st Sleeve

-Slip sleeves 34 sts from holder to 3 double pointed needles (11-12-11)

-Underarm, pick up 2 sts each sides (strings between stitches) (13-12-13) = 38 sts

1-Keep a 4" tail, starting at armpit right side of work facing you, P2Tog through the back loop, Purl until the last 2 sts, P2Tog through the back loop = 36 sts

2- KNIT

PATTERN 3-4-5-6-

3-4-*P1, K1, repeat*

5- PURL

6- KNIT

7-22- Repeat the 4 pattern rows (3 more times)

23-24- Repeat rows 3-4-

25- PURL

26- K2, *K2, K2tog* until last 2 sts, K2 = 28 sts

27-32- Ribs; K2, P2 (6 rounds)

-Loosely Bind off in ribs pattern. 

2nd Sleeve 

-Work as first sleeve

FINISHING:

Sleeves;  Sew a couple of sts underarms with tail.  Weave all ends. Sew buttons.

Corrected on 6/19/13

Free KNIT PATTERN PREEMIE HAT AND BLANKET WAVES WITH CROCHET BORDER (WITH 3 PLY YARN)

HAT STYLE #1

HAT STYLE #2

HAT STYLE #2

BLANKET

Size: 27” X 27”

Material:
2-3 Ply Baby Soft Acrylic yarn
Circular needles #7
Crochet hook size D
Tapestry needle
Double pointed needles #5 for hat
Instructions
CENTER
{…} = tip to help to follow the pattern
-Cast on 146 stitches (multiple of 12 + 2)
-(wrong side): K1, purl to last stitch, K1
PATTERN:
Row 1: (right side)
K1, *slip 1 stitch as to purl, K2, psso (pass slip stitch over), K3, rep from* to last stitch, K1 = 122 sts
Tip {when you “K3” the middle st is the “YO” made the row before} (this tip will be useful at the second pattern)
Row 2: (wrong side)
K1, P4, YO, *P5, YO, rep from* to last 2 stitches, P1, K1 = 146 sts
Tip {when you “YO” it is between the “psso” made the row before}
Row 3: (right side)
K1, *K3, slip 1stitch as to purl, K2, psso, rep from* to last stitch, K1 = 122 sts
Tip {when you “K3” the middle st is the “YO” made the row before}
Row 4: (wrong side)
K1, P1, YO, *P5, YO, rep from* to last 5 stitches, P4, K1
Tip {when you “YO” it is between the “psso” made the row before}
Repeat Rows 1 through 4 in sequence 47 more times (48 patterns total).
Bind off. DON’T BLOCK.

BORDER
(When done the blanket will not ruffle)
1st round:
-the 2 knit sides; Single crochet between each row
-corners; 3 single crochet
-on cast on and cast off sides; *2 single crochet, skip 1, repeat*
(96 SC each side)
2nd and 3rd rounds:
In back of 1st row single crochet; Double crochet around with 3 double crochet in corner
4th round:
In back of 2nd row double crochet; *Double crochet three times, single crochet in 2 next. Repeat around.* Weave all ends.

HAT STYLE #1

HAT Style #1
Material:
Yarn matching the blanket
Double pointed needles #5
Instructions
Cast on 60 stitches (21-18-21) (multiple of 12)
Row 1: Purl around
Row 2: *K3, SLP (slip 1 stitch as to purl), K2, psso (pass slip stitch over), rep from*
Tip {when you “K3” the middle st is the “YO” made the row before}(this tip will be useful at the second pattern and after)
Row 3: K4, YO (yarn over), *K5, YO (yarn over), rep from* to last stitch, K1
Tip {when you “YO” it is between the “psso” made the row before}
Row 4: *SLP (slip 1 stitch as to purl, K2, psso (pass slip stitch over), K3, rep from*
Tip {when you “K3” the middle st is the “YO” made the row before}
Row 5: K1, YO (yarn over), *K5, YO (yarn over), rep from* to last 4 stitches, K4
Tip {when you “YO” it is between the “psso” made the row before}
-Repeat Rows 2 through 5 in sequence 1 more time, then repeat rows 2 and 3.
Divide sts evenly (20-20-20)
-Knit 18 rows
DECREASE
*K8, K2TOG* around
*K7, K2TOG* around
*K6, K2TOG* around
*K5, K2TOG* around
*K4, K2TOG* around
*K3, K2TOG* around
*K2, K2TOG* around
*K1, K2TOG* around
*K2TOG* around
Finishing:
Cut yarn leaving a tail (8 inches) and thread tail through the remaining stitches, one at a time, and take them off the knitting needle. Pull tail tight by the inside of the work, turn work on wrong side
Secure tails by making a knot with the darning needle. Weave in ends.
HAT Style #2

HAT STYLE #2

Material:
Yarn matching the blanket
Double pointed needles #5
Instructions
Cast on 60 stitches (20-20-20)
-Ribs: K2, P2 for 8 rounds
-K4, inc 1 st in next st, repeat around = 72 sts (24-24-24)
Row 1: *SLP (slip 1 stitch as to purl), K2, psso (pass slip stitch over), K3, rep from*
Tip {when you “K3” the middle st is the “YO” made the row before}(this tip will be useful at the second pattern and after)
Row 2: K1, YO (yarn over), *K5, YO (yarn over), rep from* to last 4 stitches, K4
Tip {when you “YO” it is between the 2 sts“psso” made the row before}
Row 3: *K3, SLP (slip 1 stitch as to purl), K2, psso (pass slip stitch over), rep from*
Tip {when you “K3” the middle st is the “YO” made the row before}
Row 4: K4, YO (yarn over), *K5, YO (yarn over), rep from* to last stitch, K1
Tip {when you “YO” it is between the 2 sts“psso” made the row before}
-Repeat Rows 1 through 4 in sequence 8 more times.
Bing off all sts.

Finishing:

Sew top.  Turn Cuff.  Make 2 tassels

9/12/13

Free Knit Pattern Newborn Hat and Blanket Waves With Crochet Border ( with 4 PLY yarn)

HAT STYLE #1

HAT STYLE #2

HAT STYLE #2

BLANKET

Size:  32” X 32”

Material:
2-4 Ply Baby Soft Acrylic yarn
Circular needles #8
Crochet hook size D
Tapestry needle
Double pointed needles #6 for hat.
Instructions
CENTER
{…} = tip to help to follow the pattern
-Cast on 146 stitches (multiple of 12 + 2)
-(wrong side): K1, purl to last stitch, K1
PATTERN:
Row 1: (right side)
K1, *slip 1 stitch as to purl, K2, psso (pass slip stitch over), K3, rep from* to last stitch, K1 = 122 sts
Tip {when you “K3” the middle st is the “YO” made the row before} (this tip will be useful at the second pattern)
Row 2: (wrong side)
K1, P4, YO, *P5, YO, rep from* to last 2 stitches, P1, K1 = 146 sts
Tip {when you “YO” it is between the “psso” made the row before}
Row 3: (right side)
K1, *K3, slip 1stitch as to purl, K2, psso, rep from* to last stitch, K1 = 122 sts
Tip {when you “K3” the middle st is the “YO” made the row before}
Row 4: (wrong side)
K1, P1, YO, *P5, YO, rep from* to last 5 stitches, P4, K1 = 146 sts
Tip {when you “YO” it is between the “psso” made the row before}
Repeat Rows 1 through 4 in sequence 47 more times (48 patterns total).
Bind off. DON’T BLOCK.

BORDER

(When done the blanket will not ruffle)

1st  round:
-the 2 knit sides; Single crochet between each row
-corners; 3 single crochet
-on cast on and cast off sides; *1 single crochet, 1 single crochet, skip 1 stitch, repeat*
(96 sts each side)
2nd round:
In back of 1st row single crochet; Double crochet around with 3 double crochet in corner
3rd round:
In back of 2nd row double crochet; *Double crochet three times, single crochet in 2 next. Repeat around.* (If the shell are not in corner, don’t skip the stitch)
Weave all ends.

HAT

HAT STYLE #1

HAT Style #1
Material:
Yarn matching the blanket
Double pointed needles #6
Instructions
Cast on 60 stitches (21-18-21) (multiple of 12)
Row 1: Purl around
Row 2: *K3, SLP (slip 1 stitch as to purl), K2, psso (pass slip stitch over), rep from*
Tip {when you “K3” the middle st is the “YO” made the row before}(this tip will be useful at the second pattern and after)
Row 3: K4, YO (yarn over), *K5, YO (yarn over), rep from* to last stitch, K1
Tip {when you “YO” it is between the “psso” made the row before}
Row 4: *SLP (slip 1 stitch as to purl, K2, psso (pass slip stitch over), K3, rep from*
Tip {when you “K3” the middle st is the “YO” made the row before}
Row 5: K1, YO (yarn over), *K5, YO (yarn over), rep from* to last 4 stitches, K4
Tip {when you “YO” it is between the “psso” made the row before}
-Repeat Rows 2 through 5 in sequence 1 more time, then repeat rows 2 and 3.
Divide sts evenly (20-20-20)
-Knit 18 rows
DECREASE
*K8, K2TOG* around
*K7, K2TOG* around
*K6, K2TOG* around
*K5, K2TOG* around
*K4, K2TOG* around
*K3, K2TOG* around
*K2, K2TOG* around
*K1, K2TOG* around
*K2TOG* around
Finishing:
Cut yarn leaving a tail (8 inches) and thread tail through the remaining stitches, one at a time, and take them off the knitting needle. Pull tail tight by the inside of the work, turn work on wrong side
Secure tails by making a knot with the darning needle. Weave in ends.
HAT Style #2

HAT STYLE #2

Material:
Yarn matching the blanket
Double pointed needles #6
Instructions
Cast on 60 stitches (20-20-20)
-K4, inc 1 st in next st, repeat around = 72 sts (24-24-24)
Row 1: *SLP (slip 1 stitch as to purl), K2, psso (pass slip stitch over), K3, rep from*
Tip {when you “K3” the middle st is the “YO” made the row before}(this tip will be useful at the second pattern and after)
Row 2: K1, YO (yarn over), *K5, YO (yarn over), rep from* to last 4 stitches, K4
Tip {when you “YO” it is between the 2 sts“psso” made the row before}
Row 3: *K3, SLP (slip 1 stitch as to purl), K2, psso (pass slip stitch over), rep from*
Tip {when you “K3” the middle st is the “YO” made the row before}
Row 4: K4, YO (yarn over), *K5, YO (yarn over), rep from* to last stitch, K1
Tip {when you “YO” it is between the 2 sts“psso” made the row before}
-Repeat Rows 1 through 4 in sequence 8 more times.
Bing off all sts.

Finishing:

Sew top.  Turn Cuff.  Make 2 tassels

9/12/13

Knit Baby Blanket and Hat Woven style pattern

Knit Baby Blanket and Hat
Woven Style Pattern
Fit to Large Preemie and Small Newborn

Free pattern for charitable purposes and personal use only. 

Please do not sell garments knit from it.

Pattern and photos are by Michele Lupien, 2012. 

All rights reserved. seatrailgrandmas@gmail.com 

Blanket

Size 30” X 30”

Material:

-18oz - 4 ply soft acrylic yarn

-Circular needle size #8

Instruction:

-Cable Cast On 132 sts

-Knit 10 rows

Pattern:

Row 1 & 2:  K6, *K1, P1* repeat from* to the last 6 sts, K6

Row 3 and 4: Knit

Repeat Rows 1 to 4 until 42 more times

K 8 rows

Bind off.

Hat

(Knit with strait needles)

-Material:

-Strait Needles #5

-4 ply soft acrylic yarn

Instruction:

Cable cast On 56 Sts
“Cast on very loose or use bigger size needles”



1-10- Garter stitch: (Knit all rows)

11-35- PATTERN: "Work 6 patterns"

   .Row 1 and 2:  K1,P1

   .Row 3 and 4:  Knit
36- Next 2 rows:  K1, P1

Decrease:

37-*Knit 6, Knit 2 together* repeat from = 49 sts

38- *Knit 5, Knit 2 together* repeat from = 42 sts

39-40-  K1, P1

41- *Knit 4, Knit 2 together* repeat from = 35 sts

42- *Knit 3, Knit 2 together* repeat from = 28 sts

43-44-  K1, P1

45- *Knit 2, Knit 2 together* repeat from = 21 sts

46- *knit 1, Knit 2 together* repeat from = 14 sts

47- *Knit 2 together* repeat from = 7 sts

Finishing

Cut yarn leaving a long end (20 inches).  Draw end through the remaining stitches, one at a time, and take them off the knitting needle.  Pull tail tight and secure.

Using the long tail, seam hat together matching hat ridges.  Weave in ends.

Hat

(Knit double pointed needles)

Material:

-Double Pointed Needles #5

-4 ply soft acrylic yarn

Instruction:

Cable Cast on 56 sts (18-20-18)
“Cast on very loose or use bigger size needles”

1-10- Garter stitch: (Knit 1 round, Purl 1 round)

11-35-PATTERN: "Work 6 patterns"

   .Row 1:  K1,P1

   .Row 2:  K1, P1

   .Row 3:  Knit

   .Row 4:  Purl
36- Next 2 rows:  K1, P1

Decrease:

37- *Knit 6, Knit 2 together* repeat around = 49 sts

38- *Purl 5, Purl 2 together* repeat around = 42 sts

39-40-  K1, P1

41- *Knit 4, Knit 2 together* repeat around = 35 sts

42- *Purl 3, Purl 2 together* repeat around = 28 sts

43-44-  K1, P1

45- *Knit 2, Knit 2 together* repeat around = 21 sts

46- *Purl 1, Purl 2 together* repeat around = 14 sts

47- *Knit 2 together* repeat around = 7 sts

Finishing:
Cut yarn leaving a tail (8 inches) and thread tail through the remaining stitches, one at a time, and take them off the knitting needle. Pull tail tight by the inside of the work, turn work on wrong side.
Secure tails by making a knot with the darning needle.  Weave in ends.
9/18/13

Free Easy Preemie and Full Term Diagonal Baby Blanket Knit Pattern

Easy Preemie and Full Term 

Diagonal Baby Blanket Knit Pattern

Material

(For 30”X30”blanket)

2 skeins acrylic baby yarn

You can use any baby yarn 3 or 4 ply and 29"circular size needles 8 to 10.5

Blanket:
Cast on 4 sts
Row 1: Knit 1 row

Row 2: Knit 1 st, Increase 1 st in next st,  Increase 1 st in next st , (see below), Knit 1 st. 
Row 3: Knit 1 row
Row 4: K3, YO (yarn over), Knit to the end of row. *Repeat row 4 until side of blanket measure 30”.

Decrease:

Next Row: K2, K2 Tog, YO, K2 Tog, Knit to the end of row.  *Repeat this row until 6 sts remain.*

Row 1: Knit 1 row

Row 2: K1, K2 Tog, K2 Tog, K1= 4 sts

Row 3: Knit 1 row

Row 4 : Bind off
Increase 1 st in next st;  "Knitting in front and back of the same stitch."
1. Insert needle into the front of the stitch.

    Knit the stitch but do not remove it from left needle.
2. Insert right needle into back of the same stitch and knit again.
3. Remove the stitch from left needle. One stitch is added.
5/13/13

Those blankets have a crochet border added to this pattern.
You can find the hat, booties and mittens in patterns list.

Preemie Crochet Blanket and Hat Horizontal Alternate Blocks Pattern With Scallop or Crab Stitch Crochet Border

Preemie Crochet Blanket and Hat

Horizontal Alternate Blocks Pattern

With Scallop or Crab Stitch Crochet Border

Free pattern for charitable purposes and personal use only. 

Please do not sell garments knit from it.

Pattern and photos are by Michele Lupien, 2013. 

All rights reserved. seatrailgrandmas@gmail.com

Hat without brim

Hat with brim

MATERIAL:
Acrylic Soft Baby light yarn (3 ply), (420 g / 15 oz., 993 m / 1086 yds.)
Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm (U.S. G)
Yarn needle.

BLANKET 

Size 30”X 30”

INSTRUCTION:

Chain 114
Row #1;
In 3rd ch 2dc *skip 2ch, in next ch; sl1, ch2, 2dc* repeat to the last 3 chains, skip 2 ch, in next ch; sl1, ch3. Turn.
Row #2;
1st block (In the same last sl1, ch3 space) 2dc
2nd and following blocks
*between ch2 and 1st dc space from the previous row, sl1, ch2, 2dc* repeat to the last block, sl1, ch3. Turn.
Repeat Row #2 (until your blanket is square)
Last Row;
(In same sl1 space) ch 2, *between ch2 and 1st dc space from the previous row, sl1, ch2, repeat to the last block* between the 2 dc space from the previous row, sl1.

CRAB STITCH CROCHET BORDER

1st Round:
1st side; ch1, *3sc in ch2 space, repeat* 3sc in corner
Bottom; *3sc in “sl1, ch2, 2dc” space Row #1, repeat* 3sc in corner
2nd side; *3sc in ch2 space, repeat* 3sc in corner
Top; *3sc in ch2 space of Last Row, repeat* 3sc in corner, sl1 in ch1
2nd Round:
Ch1, 1hdc in in each sc around, sl1
3rd Round:
Ch1, *Crab Stitch or reverse single crochet, around* sl1.
FINISH.

SCALLOP STITCH CROCHET BORDER

-Ch3, TURN

TOP OF BLANKET EDGE
Repeat Row #2;
1st block (In the same last sl1, ch3 space) 2dc 

2nd and following blocks
*between ch2 and 1st dc space from the previous row, sl1, ch2, 2dc* repeat to the last block, sl1.
DO NOT TURN, ch2, 2dc
1st SIDE OF BLANKET
-In ch3 space, Pattern (sl1, ch2, 2dc) *repeat
BOTTOM OF BLANKET
- In (sl1, ch2, 2dc) space, Pattern (sl1, ch2, 2dc) *repeat
2nd SIDE OF BLANKET
-In ch3 space, Pattern (sl1, ch2, 2dc) *repeat
FINISH

HAT

Without brim

Chain 48 = 15 blocks by row
Row #1;
In 3rd ch 2dc *skip 2ch, in next ch; sl1, ch2, 2dc* repeat to the last 3 chains, skip 2 ch, in next ch; sl1, ch3. Turn.
Row #2;
1st block (In the same last sl1, ch3 space) 2dc
2nd and following blocks *between ch2 and 1st dc space from the previous row, sl1, ch2, 2dc* repeat to the last block, sl1, ch3. Turn.
Hat without brim:
Repeat Row #2 for 14 more rows
Hat with brim:
Repeat Row #2 for 18 more rows

On last row finish by Sl1, cut yarn keeping 10” tail for sew the hat.
Finishing:
Sew back sides hat together, keeping hat folded seam in middle sew top of hat. Turn on right side.
Separate in 2 the balance of yarn and make 2 pompoms
03/06/14

With brim