Frills & Flowers Designs by Lori Zeller TUMBLING BLOCKS SET SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZES Headband: Instructions given fit Sock trim: Instructions given fit FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Headband: 13 14-inch [14 15- inch] head circumference MATERIALS Aunt Lydia s Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (white: 400 yds per ball; solid: 350 yds per ball): 100 yds #1 white 20 yds each #401 orchid pink and #495 wood violet 10 yds #428 mint green Size 6/1.80mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle Sewing needle Safety pin White sewing thread 3/8-inch-wide white elastic White infant or toddler socks GAUGE 8 sc 1 inch; 8 sc rows in back lps 1 inch TUMBLING BLOCKS SET PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st. BLOCK Make 7 each orchid pink, wood violet & mint green. Rnd 1: Ch 5, join (see Pattern Notes) in first ch to form ring, ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 3, (3 dc in ring, ch 3) 3 times, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off. HEADBAND Back Row 1: With white, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch] 4 times, turn. (5 sc, 4 ch-1 sps) Rows 2 108 [2 126]: Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide), ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc] across, turn. At the end of last row, fasten off. (5 sc, 4 ch-1 sps) Front Row 1: With white, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch] 4 times, turn. (5 sc, 4 ch-1 sps) Row 2: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc] across, turn. Row 3: Rep row 2. Row 4: Working in back lps only, ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, holding Block in front of work with WS facing and working through both thicknesses, sc in any corner sp of Block and in back lp of next sc, [ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc] across, turn. Rows 5 9: Rep row 2. Row 10: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, flip joined Block up so that RS is facing, working through both thicknesses, sc in top corner sp of Block and in next sc, [ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc] across, turn. Rows 11 15 [11 17]: Rep row 2. Rows 16 99 [18 115]: [Rep rows 4 15 [4 17] consecutively] 7 times, alternating Block colors. Rows 100 106 [116 122]: Rep rows 4 10. Rows 107 & 108 [123 126]: Rep row 2. At the end of row 108 [126], do not fasten off. Rows 109 [127]: Holding Front and Back Headbands with WS tog and with Blocks facing, working through both thicknesses, ch 1, sc in ends of rows down long edge, working through open ch-3 sps of Blocks at corresponding rows and at end of long edge. Fasten off. Row 110 [128]: With Block facing, working through both thicknesses, join white with sl st in end st of opposite long edge, ch 1, sc in ends of rows down long edge and working through open ch-3 sps of Blocks at corresponding rows, at end of long edge. Fasten off. Assembly Cut elastic 1/2-inch shorter than Headband, insert safety pin in end of elastic, insert safety pin through center of Headband between layers. Holding ends tog, remove safety pin, and with sewing needle and length of white thread, sew ends of elastic tog. Sew ends of Headband tog.
Dress up your baby girl in flowertrimmed socks and a matching headband. We give you two pretty styles!
SOCK TRIM Make 2. Rnd 1: Join (see Pattern Notes) white with sc in cuff of sock, ch 2, [sc in cuff of sock, ch 2] 35 [41] times, join in beg sc. (36 [42] sc, 36 [42] ch-2 sps) Note: On rnd 2, alternate Block colors as desired when joining to sock. Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch sp] 4 [5] times, ch 1, sc in any corner of a Block, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp on sock, *[ch 3, sc in next ch sp] 5 [6] times, ch 1, sc in any corner of a Block, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp on Sock, rep from * around, ending with ch 3, join in beg sc. Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 7, V-st (see Special Stitch) in 5th ch from hook, [ch 2, sc in next ch-3 sp, turn, ch 2, V-st in ch-1 sp of last V-st made, turn, ch 4, V-st in ch-1 sp of last V-st made] 2 [3] times, leaving next ch-2 sp of rnd 2 unworked, sc in next unworked ch-3 sp on first Block, ch 4, dc in side edge of last sc made, (sc, ch 4, dc in side edge of last sc made, sc) in next ch-3 sp on same Block, ch 4, dc in side edge of last sc made, sc in next ch-3 sp on same Block, ch 4, V-st in same ch-3 sp on Block, sk next ch-3 sp on sock, *[ch 2, sc in next ch-3 sp, turn, ch 2, V-st in ch-1 sp of last V-st made, turn, ch 4, V-st in ch-1 sp of last V-st made] 3 [4] times, sc in next unworked ch-3 sp on next Block, ch 4, dc in side edge of last sc made, (sc, ch 4, dc in side edge of last sc made, sc) in next ch-3 sp on same Block, ch 4, dc in side edge of last sc made, sc in next ch-3 sp on same Block, ch 4, V-st in same ch-3 sp on Block, sk next ch-3 sp on sock, rep from * 4 times, ch 2, sl st in first sc, turn, ch 2, dc in last V-st made, ch 1, sl st in base of first V-st made, ch 1, dc in last V-st made. Fasten off. FLOWER SET PATTERN NOTES Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated. SPECIAL STITCH V-stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st. FLOWER Make 8 wood violet & 7 orchid pink. Rnd 1: With white, ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc. Fasten off. (8 sc) Rnd 2: Join Flower color with sc in any sc, ch 6, sc in 6th ch from hook, sc in same sc as first sc, (sc, ch 6, sc in 6th ch from hook, sc) in each rem sc around, join in beg sc. (8 ch sps) FLOWER SET SKILL LEVEL FINISHED SIZES Headband: Instructions given fit Sock trim: Instructions given fit FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Headband: 13 14-inch [14 15- inch] head circumference MATERIALS Aunt Lydia s Classic Crochet size 10 crochet cotton (white: 400 yds per ball; solid: 350 yds per ball): 100 yds # 1 white 50 yds each #401 orchid pink and #495 wood violet Size 6/1.80mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle Sewing needle Safety pin White sewing thread 3/8-inch-wide white elastic White infant or toddler socks GAUGE 8 sc 1 inch; 8 sc rows in back lps 1 inch Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch sp, ch 1, (3 sc, ch 2, 3 sc) in same ch sp, (3 sc, ch 2, 3 sc) in each rem ch sp around, join in beg sc. Fasten off. (8 petals) HEADBAND Back Row 1: With white, ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 chs, ch 1, sk next ch, sc in each of next 3 chs, turn. (6 sc, 1 ch-1 sp)
Rows 2 111 [2 123]: Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide), ch 1, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in each of next 3 sc, turn. (6 sc, 1 ch-1 sp) Row 112 [124]: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in each of next 3 sc. Fasten off. (6 sc, 1 ch-1 sp) Front Rows 1 111 [1 123]: Rep rows 1 111 [1 123] of Headband Back. Row 112 [124]: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in each of next 3 sc, do not fasten off, turn. (6 sc, 1 ch-1 sp) Rows 113 [125]: Holding Front and Back with WS tog and working through both thicknesses across long edge, ch 1, sc in end of first row, [ch 2, sk next row, sc in end of next row] across long edge. Fasten off. Row 114 [126]: Working through both thicknesses, join white with sl st in end st of opposite long edge, ch 1, sc in end of first row of long edge, [ch 2, sk next row, sc in end of next row] across long edge. Fasten off. Assembly Cut elastic 1/2 inch shorter than Headband, insert safety pin in end of elastic, insert safety pin through center of Headband between layers. Holding ends tog, remove safety pin, and with sewing needle and length of white thread, sew ends of elastic tog. Sew ends of Headband tog. Sew 3 Flowers on Headband with orchid pink at center with wood violet on each outer edge. SOCK TRIM Make 2. Rnd 1: Join (see Pattern Notes) white with sc in cuff of sock, ch 2, [sc in cuff of sock, ch 2] 35 [41] times, join in beg sc. (36 [42] sc, 36 [42] ch-2 sps) Note: On rnd 2, alternate Flower colors as desired when joining to sock. Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, [ch 3, sc in next sp] 2 [3] times, ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp at tip of any Flower petal, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp on sock, [ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp at tip of next petal on same Flower, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp on sock] twice, [ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp on sock] 3 [4] times, *ch 1, sc in ch-sp at tip of any Flower petal, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp on sock, [ch 1, sc in ch-sp at tip of next petal on same Flower, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp on sock] twice, [ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp on sock] 3 [4] times, rep from * 3 times, ch 1, sc in ch-sp at tip of any Flower petal, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp on sock, [ch 1, sc in ch-sp at tip of next petal on same Flower, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp on sock] twice, ch 3, join in first sc. Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same ch-3 sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch sp 0 [1] time(s), ch 4 [(sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch sp at tip of next unworked Flower petal, ch 4] 5 times, sk next ch-3 sp on sock, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 sp, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch sp 0 [1] time(s), ch 4, [(sc, ch 3, sc) inn next ch sp at tip of next unworked Flower petal, ch 4] 5 times, sk next ch-3 sp on sock, rep from * 4 times, join in beg sc. Rnd 4: Working sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, dc in same ch sp, [V-st (see Special Stitch) in next ch sp] 0 [1] time(s), sk next ch sp, (sc, ch 3, dc) in each of next 8 ch sps, sc in next ch sp, sk next ch sp, *(V-st in next ch sp) 1 [2] time(s), sk next ch sp, (sc, ch 3, dc) in each of next 8 ch sps, sc in next ch sp, sk next ch sp, rep from * around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Fasten off. CW
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Stitch Guide S t I t CH abbrevi ati ons beg... begin/begins/beginning bpdc... back post double crochet bpsc...back post single crochet bptr...back post treble crochet CC...contrasting color ch(s)...chain(s) ch-... refers to chain or space previously made (i.e., ch-1 space) ch sp(s)... chain space(s) cl(s)... cluster(s) cm...centimeter(s) dc...double crochet (singular/plural) dc dec......................... double crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated dec...decrease/decreases/decreasing dtr...double treble crochet ext...extended fpdc...front post double crochet fpsc... front post single crochet fptr... front post treble crochet g... gram(s) hdc... half double crochet hdc dec... half double crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated inc...increase/increases/increasing lp(s)...loop(s) MC...main color mm...millimeter(s) oz... ounce(s) pc... popcorn(s) rem... remain/remains/remaining rep(s)...repeat(s) rnd(s)...round(s) RS... right side sc...single crochet (singular/plural) sc dec...single crochet 2 or more stitches together, as indicated sk...skip/skipped/skipping sl st(s)... slip stitch(es) sp(s)... space(s)/spaced st(s)... stitch(es) tog...together tr...treble crochet trtr...triple treble WS...wrong side yd(s)...yard(s) yo... yarn over Y a R n C onversion ounces to GRaMS 1...28.4 2...56.7 3...85.0 4... 113.4 UnIteD S tates sl st (slip stitch) sc (single crochet) hdc (half double crochet) dc (double crochet) tr (treble crochet) dtr (double treble crochet) skip GRaMS to ounces 25...7/8 40... 12/3 50... 13/4 100... 31/2 UnIteD K I n GDoM sc (single crochet) dc (double crochet) htr (half treble crochet) tr (treble crochet) dtr (double treble crochet) ttr (triple treble crochet) miss For more complete information, visit freepatterns.com Reverse single crochet (reverse sc): ch 1, sk first st, working from left to right, insert hook in next st from front to back, draw up lp on hook, yo, and draw through both lps on hook. Chain (ch): Yo, pull through lp on hook. Single crochet (sc): insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through both lps on hook. Double crochet (dc): Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull through 2 lps] twice. front loop (front lp) Back loop (back lp) Front loop Back loop front post stitch (fp): Back post stitch (bp): When working post st, insert hook from right to left around post of st on previous row. Back Front post of stitch Half double crochet (hdc): Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook. Double treble crochet (dtr): Yo 3 times, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull through 2 lps] 4 times. Slip stitch (sl st): insert hook in st, pull through both lps on hook. Chain color change (ch color change) Yo with new color, draw through last lp on hook. Double crochet color change (dc color change) Drop first color, yo with new color, draw through last 2 lps of st. treble crochet (tr): Yo twice, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, [yo, pull through 2 lps] 3 times. Single crochet decrease (sc dec): (insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook. Half double crochet decrease (hdc dec): (Yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp through) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook. Double crochet decrease (dc dec): (Yo, insert hook, yo, draw lp through, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook) in each of the sts indicated, yo, draw through all lps on hook. treble crochet decrease (tr dec): Holding back last lp of each st, tr in each of the sts indicated, yo, pull through all lps on hook. example of 2-sc dec example of 2-hdc dec example of 2-dc dec example of 2-tr dec