The Outfit .... yes, for burial

I finally finished the outfit (all except ties in the back) that goes with the preemie's boy burial set I was working on. Quite a challenge since these usually need to be left open in the back due to the babies' delicate nature and the necessary ease of dressing therefore. Lost ya? In other words the babies are fragile and any burial outfit needs to be easy to put on.

Since this doll is a little overstuffed, a preemie body would be smaller so it would fit a little looser (sorry still no pic yet) than the doll I have it on. The bonnet is very simple and not frilly at all for a boy yet elegant. The outfit is somewhat of a sleeper without the long legs (may try a version of this later)and no sleeves. It is based on my Preemie Onesie but made very different at the bottom.

The pattern itself must be written out in detail so it will not be in this post but I will have it up as soon as I can get the details written out. So you will have to be in suspense until then....

Preemie Boy Bonnet

I'm working on a set for a preemie boy- I decided since I had come up with a pattern for what will probably be burial booties, I needed to come up with a set. Since there's tons of patterns out there for preemie girls' burial, this one will be for a boy. Maybe more than one option. Depends on what I come up with. Here's the Bonnet, a very simple pattern- sorry no picture yet.

2-3lb Bonnet to go with booties

Baby yarn- 1/2 to 3/4 ounce Main Color
for bonnet and booties on previous post
About 2 yards of coordinating color
for ties on bonnet and booties

Note: Chain 2 counts as first stitch in each row.

G hook

Chain 34

Row 1 Hdc in 3rd chain from hook (on first row) and each chain across.
Rows 2-10 Hdc in each chain across, chain 2 and turn.

At the end of Row 10 finish off, leaving about a 6" tail. Weave tail through every other stitch on last row and gather to form the back of the bonnet. Tie or join with a slip stitch using a crochet hook to other side of bottom row of back. Weave in ends or you may tie a bow at the back of the neck.

Using same or coordinating yarn, cut a piece approx. 16" long, weave through the sides and top of the front of the bonnet to form a tie. I prefer to use the yarn especially on non-burial bonnets since some ribbon may irritate a live preemie's delicate skin. If used for burial, however, you may use either you wish.

Will come up with a pic as soon as possible.

Quick Medium Preemie Bootie

I posted this one a couple of days ago and made a correction or two. Like I said it's not an original design but my own details and idea. Sorry no pictures yet.

Quick Medium Preemie Booties

2 strands baby yarn or 1 strand soft sport or worsted weight
I used 2 strands Caron Cuddlesoft.
G hook
Note: Chain 2 counts as first stitch in each row

Chain (19)21

Rows 1-3: Hdc in third chain from hook and each chain across. Chain 2, turn. At the end of row 3, turn but do not chain 2.

Row 4: Slip stitch in first 5 stitches, hdc in each stitch across to the last 4 stitches, chain 2, turn.

Row 5-6: Hdc in each stitch across.

Leaving ankle part open, Fold bootie in half and slip stitch in ends of row 4 and 5 and join top of foot, toe, and bottom of foot with a slip stitch. Finish off and turn bootie inside out. You may use a piece of yarn or ribbon to tie ankle part closed or leave it open, your choice.

I haven't measured these yet but it should fit a medium size preemie maybe 2-3lbs. or so.

I love Bev's pattern for a Preemie Hat in the Round with this pattern, they make a great set- don't have the link handy to the pattern but it's on the preemie baby part of her site. http://www.bevscountrycottage.com

Pattern change - please read and pass along

If you've ever printed off a copy of my Marla's Preemie Shell Afghan or Marla's Baby Shell afghan from my website, this blog or Bev's Country Cottage or other site, please go print off a new copy.

I had to change both patterns a few days ago due to a crucial error in the third row on each one. Sorry for any mix up this may have caused. Very experienced crocheters may have been able to figure out what was missing but some others may have missed it. Hope you'll use these patterns to donate some baby blankets!

In Addition please pray for the family of Chris Copeland. Chris was killed this week in an auto accident. His sister Jodie has been my best friend for 25 years, ever since first grade.

I haven't posted any patterns in a while- here's one for a quickie preemie bootie I made up. I know there's some similar ones out there that are purely coincidental. I just happened to think this one up, it's not an original design but my own idea.

Quick Medium Preemie Booties

2 strands baby yarn or 1 strand soft sport or worsted weight
G hook
Note: Chain 2 counts as first stitch in each row

Chain 21

Rows 1-3: Hdc in third chain from hook and each chain across. Chain 2, turn. At the end of row 3, turn but do not chain 2.

Row 4: Slip stitch in first 5 stitches, hdc in each stitch across to the last 4 stitches, chain 2, turn.

Row 5: Hdc in each stitch across.

Leaving ankle part open, Fold bootie in half and slip stitch in ends of row 4 and 5 and join top of foot, toe, and bottom of foot with a slip stitch. Finish off and turn bootie inside out. You may use a piece of yarn or ribbon to tie ankle part closed or leave it open, your choice.

I've also been doing some knitting but not ready to venture into making patterns there yet!!

Brrrrr it's cold outside

Hope everyone's staying warm- we're freezin here at highs in the 20's and 30's but I know many people have it much colder. Hope all you crafters are making lots of warm items either for yourself or to share with those less fortunate.

I've been doing some crocheting lately and a little knitting- it's been hard since Scott had surgery a week and a half ago. He's doing fine, just got him still home from work and in my hair so I can't get much done.

Been doing more cleaning out all around- trying desperately to keep the junk factor down but also getting ready for a yard sale in the spring.... debating what's worth keeping around til then and what to get rid of ASAP. I've put some things on Freecycle, took another batch to Goodwill and still cleaning out. Cleaning out some things from my booth downtown too that haven't sold and debating what to put in yard sale there and what to offer on Freecycle or take to Goodwill.

More than likely will stay inside for tonight- cooooold out there. Check out bevq.blogspot.com- she's got a new pattern or two for charity purposes on her blog last day or two! Have fun!!

later all!!