Free Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Fun Toy Chest Baby Set Pattern Number: L0032
Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Fun Toy Chest Baby Set Pattern Number: L0032 SKILL LEVEL: Easy SIZE: One Size Cardigan Finished Chest 20 in. (51 cm), buttoned Finished Length 9 1/2 in. (24) cm Hat Finished Circumference 16 in. (40.5 cm) Booties Finished Length 3 in. (7.5 cm) Afghan About 32 1/2 x 32 1/2 (82.5 x 82.5 cm) CORRECTIONS: None as of May 7, 2011. To check for later updates, click here. MATERIALS 99-157 Lion Brand Fun Yarn: Light Yellow 3 Balls (A) 99-106 Lion Brand Fun Yarn: Light Blue 5 Balls (B) 99-156 Lion Brand Fun Yarn: Light Green 4 Balls (C) 99-100 Lion Brand Fun Yarn: White 4 Balls (D) Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10 Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) Additional Materials 2 buttons, 5/8 in. (16 mm) diameter GAUGE: NOTES: 12 hdc + 9 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Cardigan pattern; One Afghan Square = about 15 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (39.5 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. When working in hdc, the ch-2 turning ch does not count as a st.
CARDIGAN BACK With B, ch 32. Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from hook and each ch across - 30 hdc at the end of this row. Rep last row until piece measures 9 1/2 in. (24 cm) from beg. Fasten off. LEFT FRONT With B, ch 20. Row 1(RS): Hdc in the 3rd ch from hook and each ch across - 18 hdc at the end of this row. Row 2 (WS): Ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across. Rep last row until piece measures same as Back. Fasten off. Mark placement for 2 buttons: Using a small piece of yarn, mark placement for top button 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) below neck and use another piece of yarn to mark placement for 2nd button 1 in. (2.5 cm) below first marker. RIGHT FRONT Work same as for Left Front, working a buttonhole on RS rows opposite each marker as follows: Buttonhole Row (RS): Ch 2, turn, hdc in each of next 2 hdc, ch 1 (for buttonhole), skip next hdc, hdc in each hdc to end of row. Next Row: Ch 2, hdc in each hdc across, working an hdc into ch-1 sp.
SLEEVE (make 2) With B, ch 26. Row 1: Hdc in the 3rd ch from hook and each ch across - 24 hdc at the end of this row. Rep last row until piece measures 5 in. (12.5 cm) from beg. Fasten off. With B, seam shoulders for 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm) as shown on diagram; leaving 5 in. (12.5 cm) unseamed for Back neck. Sew on Sleeves 4 in. (10 cm) down from shoulders on Fronts and Back. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Sew on buttons. Weave in ends. HAT With C, ch 19. Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across - 17 hdc at the end of this row. Rep last row until piece measures 16 in. (40.5 cm) from beg. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail into blunt needle and sew first and last rows together to form a tube, then thread tail through ends of rows around one end of tube. Pull to gather. Knot securely. Fasten off. Weave in ends. BOOTIES (make 2) With A, ch 15. Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across - 13 hdc at the end of this row. Rep last row until piece measures 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through sts of last row and pull tight to gather for toe. Knot securely. With same tail, and beg at toe, sew edges together for 2 in. (5 cm) for top of foot. At opposite end of Bootie, sew edges from top edge to about halfway down for heel. Flatten remaining opening at heel and sew across, forming a T-shaped back seam. Edging From right side, join A with sl st at top of heel seam. Round 1: Ch 2, work hdc evenly spaced around this edge; join with sl st in first hdc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. AFGHAN Notes: Four squares are worked separately and then sewn together to form Afghan. Edging is then worked around outside edge of Afghan. SQUARE 1 With A, ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times; join with sl st in top of beg ch - 12 dc and 4 ch-2 sp at the end of this rnd. Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner made), ch 1; rep from * 2 more times, (3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch - 4 corners at the end of this rnd. Fasten off A. Rnd 3: From RS, join B with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 4: Ch 4, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to last ch-1 sp, 2 dc in last ch-1 sp; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch. Fasten off B.
Rnd 5: From RS, join C with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * 2 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 6: Ch 4, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to last ch-1 sp, 2 dc in last ch-1 sp; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch. Fasten off C. Rnds 7 and 8: With D, rep Rnds 5 and 6. Fasten off D at end of Rnd 8. Rnds 9 and 10: With A, rep Rnds 5 and 6. Fasten off A at end of Rnd 10. Rnds 11 and 12: With B, rep Rnds 5 and 6. Fasten off B at end of Rnd 12. SQUARE 2 Work same as Square 1 in the following Color Sequence: work 2 rnds each with B, C, D, A, B, and C. SQUARE 3 Work same as Square 1 in the following Color Sequence: work 2 rnds each with C, D, A, B, C and D. SQUARE 4 Work same as Square 1 in the following Color Sequence: work 2 rnds each with D, A, B, C, D, and A. Sew Squares together following Assembly Diagram. Edging Rnd 1: From RS, join C with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp of Afghan; ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to joined ch-2 sps between Squares, (3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1) 2 times, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to joined ch-2 sps between Squares, (3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1) 2 times, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to first corner; join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off C. Rnd 2: From RS, join D with sl st in any st on outside edge of Afghan; work sc evenly spaced around, working 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off D. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s) ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s) RS = right side sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together Learn to crochet instructions: http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes. We want your project to be a success! If you need help with this or any other Lion Brand pattern, e-mail support is available 7 days per week. Just click here to explain your problem and someone will help you! For thousands of free patterns, visit our website www.lionbrand.com To order visit our website www.lionbrand.com or call: (800) 258-YARN (9276) any time! Copyright 1998-2009 Lion Brand Yarn Company, all rights reserved. No pattern or other material may be reproduced -- mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying -- without written permission of Lion Brand Yarn Company.