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Long Gown with Matching Cap

by Susan L. Kraus

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Sizes: Small Preemie, Large Preemie, Newborn

Materials:

3 ozs MC fingering yarn,

(4 ozs 3 ply baby yarn, 6 ozs baby sport yarn) and

1 oz CC for each size;

Crochet hook size E (F, G); 2 yds 1/4 in wide ribbon.

Gauge: With 3 ply baby yarn and F hook, 2dc and 1 shell=1 1/4".

YOKE:

Beginning at neckline, ch 50.

Row 1:Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. 48 dc (beg ch 3 counts as 1 dc).

Row 2:Ch 1, turn, * hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * across ending hdc in last 4 sts. 59 sts.

Row 3:Ch 1, turn, * hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * across ending with hdc in last 5 sts. 68 sts.

Row 4:Ch 1, turn, * hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * across ending with hdc in last 4 sts. 76 sts.

Row 5:Ch 1, turn, * hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, repeat from * across ending with hdc in last 4 sts. 88 sts.

Row 6:Ch 1, turn, hdc in next 12 sts, ch 5, skip 20 sts for sleeve, hdc in next 24 sts for back, ch 5, skip 20 sts for sleeve, hdc in last 12 sts. Join with sl st in first st, turn.

SKIRT:

Rnd 1(right side): Working in back loops of sts, ch 4, dc in same st (beginning V-St made), *skip next st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st (V-St), repeat from * around. Join in 3rd st of ch 4. 28 V-Sts.

Rnd 2:Sl st into ch 1 sp of beg V-St, Ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2dc in same sp, *2dc in next V-St, (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) in next V-St, repeat from * around ending 2dc in last V-St. Join in top of beg ch 3, turn. (14 V-Sts with 2dc between)

Rnd 3:Sl st into first dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, *(2dc, ch 1, 2dc) in next ch 1 sp, sk 2dc of V-St, dc in next 2 dc, repeat from * around, join in top of ch 3, turn.

Rnd 4:Sl st to first ch 1 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2dc) in ch 1 sp, sk 2 dc of V-St, dc in next 2 dc, *(2dc, ch 1, 2dc) in next ch 1 sp, sk 2dc of V-St, dc in next 2 dc, repeat from * around, join in top of ch 3, turn.

Repeat Rnds 3 and 4 until length from shoulder is 12" (15", 18").

Last Rnd: Sc in each st around. Join. Fasten off.

RUFFLE YOKE EDGING:

Row 1:On right side of gown, working in front loops of Row 6 sts, join CC with a sl st in first st after opening on left front. *Ch 3, sc in next st, repeat from * around yoke and sleeves.

Row 2:At right front edge, ch 1, sc in end of each row, 3 sc in corner st, sc in each st around neck, 3 sc at left corner, sc in end of each row on left front edge. Join in first st of ruffle edging. Fasten off.

FINISHING:

Weave 1 yard of ribbon through dc at neck edge. Tie in bow at front.

CAP:

Rnd 1:Ch 4, join with a sl st to form ring. Ch 1, work 12 hdc in ring, join in top of first hdc.

Rnd 2:Ch 3, dc in same st, * 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of ch 3. 24 sts.

Rnd 3:Ch 3, * 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * around, ending 2 dc in last st, join with sl st in top of ch 3. 36 sts.

Rnd 4:Ch 4, dc in same st, * sk next st, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st, repeat from * around, sk last st, join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4. 18 V-Sts.

Rnd 5:Repeat Rnd 2 of gown skirt.

Rnds 6 - 9: Repeat Rnds 3 and 4 of gown skirt. Do not turn at end of last rnd.

Rnd 10:Working in back lps only, ch 3, dc in each st and ch around. Join with sl st in top of ch 3.

Rnd 11:Working in back lps only, sc in each st around. Fasten off.

RUFFLE EDGING:

Working in free lps of sts on rnds 10 and 11, repeat ruffle edging of gown. Fasten off. Weave ribbon through dc sts of Rnd 10. Adjust to fit. Tie in a bow.

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MATCHING HAT AND BOOTIES
Here's one for booties -- for preemies, use a smaller hook (f)and baby yarn.

Shell Version of Bev’s Easy Baby Booties
Version by LaGonda Veal () . Copyright 8/1/03 - All Rights reserved

MATERIALS

DK or sport weight yarn (2 oz)

Size G crochet hook

Yarn needle

Chain 31

Row 1 - Dc in 4th chain from hook. Dc in next 2 ch. *skip 2 ch (2dc, ch 1, 2dc in next stitch, skip 2 ch, 1dc in next chain) repeat from * across. (4 shells) Dc in last 3 ch. Chain 3 turn.

Row 2 - Dc in next 2dcs. *Skip 2 stitches (2 dc, ch1, 2 dc in chain 1 space in shell. Skip 2 stitches 1 dc in next stitch) repeat from * across. Ending with 3 dcs. Chain 3 turn.

Row 3 - Dc in next 2dcs. *Skip 2 stitches (2 dc, ch1, 2 dc in chain 1 space in shell. Skip 2 stitches 1 dc in next stitch) repeat from * across. Ending with 3 dcs. DO NOT chain 3.

Row 4 - Slip stitch in first 5 stitches. Chain 3. Dc in next 2 stitches. Skip 1 stitch. Dc in next stitch. *Skip 2 stitches. (2 dc, ch 1, 2dc in chain 1 space, skip 2 stitches dc in next stitch) repeat from * one more time. (2 shells). Skip 1 stitch. Dc in next 3 stitches. Leave last 5 stitches unworked. Chain 3 turn.

Row 5 - Dc in next 3 stitches. *Skip 2 (2dc, ch1, 2dc in chain one space, skip 2, dc in next stitch.) repeat from * once. Dc in last 3 dcs.

Chain 3 turn.

Row 6 - Dc in next 3 stitches. *Skip 2 (2dc, ch1, 2dc in chain one space, skip 2 dc in next stitch.) repeat from * once. Dc in last 3 dcs. Fasten off leaving tail long enough to sew up bootie.

Make a chain of 60 or use a piece of ribbon and lace through Row 4 to make a tie.

Version by LaGonda Veal () . Copyright 8/1/03. For charity purposes only. If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

HAT

J Hook with baby or sportweight yarn

K Hook with worsted weight yarn

Small/Medium/Large Sizes

BASIC HAT
cbasic cap

Row 1: Wrap yarn tightly around tip of finger three times, push a loop up through center of circle and catch with crochet hook; CH 3 (counts as first DC here and throughout); 13/14/15 DCs in circle. Slip stitch to top of beginning CH 3 to join - do NOT turn.

Row 2: CH 3, DC in same stitch, 2 DCs in each stitch around; slip stitch to top of beginning CH 3 to join (28/30/32 DCs). Do NOT turn.

Row 3: CH 3; Work 1 DC in each DC around; slip stitch to top of beginning CH 3. Do NOT turn.

Crochet 9/10/11 rows or desired length -- slip stitch to join -- after completing length desired - TURN.

For a boy, work single crochet, reverse single crochet or CH 2, Slip Stitch in next stitch around for trim.

For a girl, work CH 3, Slip Stitch in next stitch around for trim. Join and fasten off -- weave in end -- turn up cuff.

BONNET

Work the same as for hat for first 2 rows.

Row 1: Wrap yarn tightly around tip of finger three times, push a loop up through centre of circle and catch with crochet hook; CH 3 (counts as first DC here and throughout); 13/14/15 DCs in circle. Slip stitch to top of beginning CH 3 to join - do NOT turn.

Row 2: CH 3, DC in same stitch, 2 DCs in each stitch around; slip stitch to top of beginning CH 3 to join (28/30/32 DCs). Do NOT turn.

Row 3: Work as for hat, leaving last 3 DCs unworked. CH 1, turn.

Row 4: SC in between each DC around, CH 3, turn

Row 5: DC in each SC around, CH 1, turn

Repeat Row 4 and Row 5 to complete 9(11, 13) Rows total

Slip stitch in corner; CH 1, turn to work on bottom of bonnet around neck -- work evenly around neckline with SC in end of each row and in between unworked DCs of Row 2 (in center back of bonnet) to front side corner.

CH 25 (or desired length for tie) -- Turn and slip stitch (in top 2 strands of each chain) of 2nd chain from hook and along length of chain to front corner (slip stitch in corner).

Working around the front of the hat - **CH 2, slip stitch in next stitch.

Repeat from ** across the front to corner.

CH 25 (or desired length for tie) -- work same as for opposite tie.

Slip stitch to front corner.

CH 1 and turn piece to work a slip stitch in each SC around neckline to opposite corner.

Fasten off.

Weave in all ends

Going Home Outfit II

MATERIALS:

Red Heart Soft Knitting Worsted Yarn or Baby Sport Yarn

If you crochet loosely, use the Sport yarn, the Soft Knitting Worsted is very thin and soft.

1 Skein

H Hook or J Hook

Row 1: Chain 34, DC in 3rd stitch from hook, and in next 3 stitches. DC, ch 1, DC, in next stitch, DC in next 6 stitches, DC, CH 1, DC, in next stitch, DC in next 6 stitches, DC, ch 1, DC, in next stitch, DC in next 6 stitches, DC, ch 1, DC, DC to end.

Rows 2-4: DC in the DC stitches, still working DC, ch 1, DC, in each ch 1 space on each row.

Row 5: DC to first chain 1 space, do 1 DC in space, chain 3, skip stitches to next chain 1 space, DC in space and across to next ch 1 space, do 1 dc in space, chain 3, skip to next chain 1 space, DC in space and to end.

Row 6: Chain 3, 2 DC's in next stitch, 1 DC in each of next 3 stitches, 2 DC's in next, 1 DC in each of next 3 stitches, continue across.

Rows 7-8: DC

Row 9: Repeat Row 6

Rows 10-11: DC

Row 12: Repeat row 6

Rows 13-14: DC

End Off.

TIES:

Neck: Ch 35, attach yarn at right neck, sc around neck to left neck edge, ch 35 end off.

Ch 35 and attach yarn at center right side. Repeat for center left side, and bottom right and left ties.

SLEEVES:

Join yarn at center of underarm, and DC for 3 rows, end off.

PANTS:Baby Sport YarnJ Hook

Row 1: Chain 70, sc in 7th chain from hook, chain 3, skip 3, sc, across.

Row 2: Do 3 sc's in loops, and 1 sc in each sc across.

Row 3: SC across Decreasing now and then until you have 60 stitches. (You Decrease by sc two stitches together.)

Now DC until total length from waistband is 3".

Slip stitch for 7 stitches from center back, Chain 1, sc across 14 stitches for 7 rows.

Next Row: SC first two stitches together, sc across, sc last two stitches together.

Next Row: Repeat last row.

Next 4 Rows: SC

Next Row: Work 2 SC's in first stitch, sc across, work 2 SC's in last stitch.

Repeat last row.

SC for 6 rows.

Turn inside out and attach to other side of pants, You can crochet or sew here.

TIE:

Chain 100 and weave thru loops of waistband.

Baby Burial Gown … Knit Version

On Bev's Country Cottage

Wouldn’t make sleeves that big for burial gown.

Fits large preemie (for newborn size, use worsted weight yarn)

Materials needed:

2 50-gram skeins Paton’s Look at Me yarn or other baby sport

Size 8 & 10.5 needles

4 stitch holders

4 place markers

Yarn needle

Size G crochet hook

4.5 yards ½” gross grain ribbon

Fray check

Sewing thread/needle

One “rose” button at least 5/8” size

Two small rounded buttons for cuffs

YOKE:

Starting at neck, cast on 54 stitches with size 8 needles.

Row 1: Knit 8 sts, inc 1, PM (place marker), inc 1, knit 9, inc 1, PM, inc 1, knit 12, inc 1, PM, inc 1, knit 9, inc 1, PM, inc 1, knit 8. (62 sts)

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10: Purl across, moving markers.

Rows 3, 5, 7, 9: *Knit to 1 stitch before marker, inc 1 before and after marker (moving marker between stitches), repeat from * across. (94 sts by the end of row 9)

Row 11: Knit across to 1 stitch before marker, inc 1 before and after marker, knit to 1 stitch before second marker, inc 1. Place the front 24 stitches on a stitch holder, 21 sts for second sleeve on 2nd holder, 14 sts for back 2 on 3rd holder. Now purl back across first sleeve stitches still on needle, and place 15 sts for first back on 4th holder.

SLEEVE:

Using 21 stitches on needle, switch to size 10.5 needles and *knit 1, inc 1, repeat from * across, end knit 1 (34 sts).

Purl across 1 row.

Work in stockinette stitch on size 10.5 needles for 10 rows.

*Knit 1, Knit 2 together, repeat from * across, end knit 1.

Knit 2, *knit into the thread between the stitches, knit 1, repeat from * across (34 sts).
Knit 1 row.

Purl 2 together across (17 sts).

Knit garter stitch for 6 rows. Bind off loosely.

SECOND SLEEVE:

Skip front stitches and put sts for second sleeve back on size 8 needle, and knit across, increasing 1 st at beginning and end of row. Purl one row even.

Switch to size 10.5 needles and *knit 1, inc 1, repeat from * across, end knit 1 (34 sts).
Finish as for second sleeve.

JOIN BODICE:

Place stitches for first back on 1 needle (size 8), place stitches for front and 2nd back on second needle.

Using size 8 needles, attach new strand of yarn at edge of 1st back, under the stitch closest to the other needle. PM, inc 1 in first front stitch, knit across front stitches, inc 1 in last front stitch, PM, inc 1 in first stitch of 2nd back, knit across. (52 stitches).

Purl 1 row.

Knit to 1 st before 1st marker, inc 1 st before and after marker, knit to 1 stitch before 2nd marker, inc before and after marker, knit across (56 sts).

Purl 1 row.

Repeat last two rows once (60 sts).

Knit in stockinette stitch for 4 rows, removing markers at beginning of this.

Lacing row: Knit 1, *knit 2 together, yarn over, repeat from * across, end knit 1.

Purl one row.

SKIRT:

Switch to size 10.5 needles, *knit 4, inc 1, repeat from * across (72 sts).

Knit in garter stitch for 15” (for me this was 40 ridges); bind off loosely. If making a newborn size, make the skirt longer … at least 16-17”.

NECKLINE:

With G crochet hook and front of gown facing you, attach yarn at right back corner. Sc in 1st 6 cast on stitches, decrease over next 2 sts twice, sc in next 7 sts, decrease over next 2 sts twice, sc in next 11 sts, decrease over next 2 sts twice, sc in next 7 sts, decrease over next 2 sts twice, sc in last 7 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in 1st 6 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, sc in 7 sts, decrease over 2 sts, sc in next 11 sts, decrease over 2 sts, sc in next 7 sts, decrease over 2 sts, sc in last 6 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Sc in 1st 5 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, sc in 10 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, sc in 6 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, sc in last 6 sts.

Row 4: Decrease over 1st 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, sc in 5 sts, decrease over 2 sts, sc in 8 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, sc in 5 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, sc in last 5 sts. End off and weave in ends.

YOKE EDGING:

With G hook, attach yarn with a slip stitch at beginning of garter stitch waist along back edge. Sc in each knit row up one back, sc twice in top corner, sc in each sc across neck, work 2 sc in second corner, sc in each knit row down other back, slip stitch into beginning of garter stitch skirt/waist. End off, weave in ends.

FINISHING TOUCHES:

1. Attach a “rose” button to front neckline for decoration with sewing thread.

2. Cut a length of ribbon to go through lacing row of waist, from back to back, tying in the back with a enough length for a bow. Weave it through lacing row and “secure” ends of ribbon with fray check. Cut another length of ribbon to make a bow in front and sew it with sewing thread to center of front, securing it to lacking ribbon; again, “secure” ends with fray check.

3. Cut 6-8 lengths of ribbon long enough to be one side of a tie (6-8”). “Secure” each end of all ribbons with fray check, then turn one end under and attach it with sewing thread to OUTSIDE of back of gown, down the back to tie gown shut.

4. Sew sleeve seams shut to garter stitch cuffs, leaving those open. Sew two small white buttons to one side of each cuff and “button” through loose stitches on other side.

Tiny Angel Gown Have done this one

We are often asked for small plain gowns for tiny losses no bigger that 6" (15cms). Some parents prefer the larger Angels pockets, others the gowns. At this sad time we are grateful to be able to offer them a choice.

25 g white 4 ply yarn
3.25 mm needles
60 cms (24”) narrow white ribbon
To fit chest 18 cms (7”)
Approx. Length 20 cms (8”)
Tension 28 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10 cms)

Begin at the neck edge and cast on 27 stitches loosely.

Rows 1 to 4 : Knit.

Row 5: K7, (yfwd, k2) 3 times, yfwd, k1, (yfwd, k2) 3 times, yfwd, k7. (35 sts)

Row 6 and all wrong side rows: K4, purl to last 4 sts, k4.

Row 7: K7, (yfwd, k3) 3 times, yfwd, k3, (yfwd, k3) 3 times, yfwd, k7. (43 sts)

Row 9: K7, (yfwd, k4) 3 times, yfwd, k5, (yfwd, k4) 3 times, yfwd, k7. (51 sts)

Row 11: K7, (yfwd, k5) 3 times, yfwd, k7, (yfwd, k5) 3 times, yfwd, k7. (59 sts)

Row 13: K7, (yfwd, k6) 3 times, yfwd, k9, (yfwd, k6) 3 times, yfwd, k7. (67 sts)

Row 15: K7, (yfwd, k7) 3 times, yfwd, k11, (yfwd, k7) 3 times, yfwd, k7. (75 sts)

Row 16: Knit.

Row 17: Knit.

Row 18: Knit

Row 19: K11, cast off 15, k22, cast off 15, k10. (45 sts)

Row 20: Knit.

Row 21: Knit.

Row 22: K4, purl to last 4 sts, k4.

Row 23: K4, m1, by picking up the loop between the last and next stitches and knitting into the back of it, (k1, m1) to last 4 sts, k4. (83 sts)

Continue in st st with garter st borders until work measures approx. 7½” from cast on. (51 rows st st)

Work 5 rows garter st. Cast off.

Cut the ribbon into 4 pieces and sew 2 pieces on either side of the back edges at the neck and bottom of the yoke.

Simple Tiny Angel

This tiny burial gown will fit a baby approximately 1lb in weight and 6" (15 cms) in length. Alternative for parents to the larger Angel pockets.

25g 4-ply white yarn
3.25 mm needles
80 cms (32”) 5 mm white ribbon

To fit chest 18 cms (7”)

Approx. Length 20 cms (8”)

Tension 28 sts and 36 rows = 10 cms (4”)

Special abbreviations:

M1p Make one by picking up the loop between the stitches and purling into the back of it.

M2 Make two by picking up the loop between the stitches and knitting into the back of it, twice.

Begin at the neck edge and cast on 28 stitches loosely.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: K2, *k1, yfwd, k2tog, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: K5, m2, k4, m2, k10, m2, k4, m2, k5. (36 sts)
Row 5: K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 6: K6, m2, k6, m2, k12, m2, k6, m2, k6 (44 sts)
Row 7: K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Continue working increases as set until there are 84 sts on the needle, finishing with a purl row.

Row 19: K12, [yfwd, k2tog] 9 times, k24, [k2tog, yfwd] 9 times, k12.
Row 20: K3, p9, k18, p24, k18 p9, k3.
Row 21: K12, cast off 18, k23, cast off 18, k to end. [48 sts]
Row 22: Knit.
Row 23: K4, yfwd, k2tog, * k1, yfwd, k2tog, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3.
Rows 24 and 25: Knit.
Row 26: K3, p1, m1p (p1, m1p) to last 4 sts, p1, k3. (89 sts)
Row 27: Knit.
Row 28: K3, p83, k3.