Super Baby 14 knit & crochet projects
contents 2 playful plaid knit blanket 4 best crochet booties 7 cozy knit hoodie 10 let s go crochet cardigan & hat 13 soft rainbow crochet blanket 15 pucker up crochet blanket 17 tootsie knit socks 20 fun froggy crochet bib & rattle 24 sweet ruffles crochet dress 27 lucky ladybug knit bib & rattle 32 lacy squares crochet blanket 35 happy knit hat abbreviations & skill levels on inside back cover For more information and inspiration redheart.com makeitcoats.com
Here comes Super Baby! Get ready for a new baby as you crochet and knit your way through this wonderful collection of blankets and wearables all made with easy-care RED HEART Super Saver yarn. Crocheters will be pleased with Best Booties, Let s Go Cardigan & Hat, Sweet Ruffles Dress and the Fun Froggy Bib & Rattle set. Plus there are three blankets to comfort baby Soft Rainbow Blanket, Lacy Squares Blanket and Pucker Up Blanket. Knitters will enjoy creating an array of projects including Playful Plaid Blanket, Cozy Hoodie, Tootsie Socks, Happy Hat and an enchanting Lucky Ladybug Bib & Rattle set. You ll find designs that can be made quickly and that are sure to make the new parents smile. Start now and have a wardrobe of Super Baby gifts! Yarn Info MEDIUM 4 MOYEN MEDIO 4 X 4 inches 10 X 10 cm 5 mm 8 US 17 S 23 R 4 X 4 inches 10 X 10 cm 5.5 mm I-9 12 SC 15 R RED HEART Super Saver : Art. E300 Solids: 100% Acrylic; 7 ounces (198 g); approximately 364 yards (333 m) Prints & Multis: 100% Acrylic; 5 ounces (141 g); approximately 244 yards (223 m) Flecks: 96% Acrylic/4% Other Fibers; 5 ounces (141 g); approximately 260 yards (238 m) Tips for Washing Super Saver : Use a gentle fabric detergent, such as Ivory, in warm water. Include less than half the suggested amount of liquid fabric softener, as too much softener will cause fiber to stretch. You can place item in a mesh bag or pillow case to protect it during the spin cycle. Tumble dry on low and remove from dryer before completely dry. For best results on fringe, handwash; lay flat to dry. The projects in this book were created with RED HEART yarns. For best results, we recommend following the pattern exactly as written. All instructions have been checked for accuracy; however, Coats & Clark is not responsible for typographical errors, differences in individual interpretation or other variances in work. redheart.com 1
This soft creatively designed blanket would look just as nice in girly colors or in shades to match baby s room. 1Playful Plaid Knit Blanket 2 Super Baby
Playful Plaid Knit Blanket Instructions Designed by Mary Jane Protus. Skill Level: Blanket measures 36 x 39. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 3 skeins of 381 Light Blue MC, 1 skein each 311 White A and 322 Pale Yellow B. Row 13: With MC, K4, drop MC, with B, * [slip 1 wyib, K1] twice, slip 1 wyib **, K5; repeat from * to last 4 sts, end at **; drop B, with MC, K4. Row 14: Repeat Row 13 EXCEPT slip sts wyif. Rows 15 and 16: Repeat Rows 3 and 4. Rows 17-24: Repeat Rows 13-16 twice. Repeat Rows 1-24 ten more times, and then repeat Rows 1-10 once more. Top Border With MC, Knit 7 rows. Bind off. Weave in ends. Circular Knitting Needles: 5.5 mm [US 9] 39. Yarn needle. Gauge: 16 sts = 4 ; 30 rows = 4 in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. Notes: (1) Always slip sts as if to purl. (2) When changing colors, pick up next color to be used under color just used to prevent a hole. Special Abbreviations: wyib = with yarn in back of work. wyif = with yarn in front of work. BLANKET Lower Border With MC, cast on 143 sts. Knit 7 rows. Now work in pattern as follows: Row 1 (Right Side): With MC, K4, drop MC, with A, K5, * [slip 1 wyib, K1] twice, slip 1 wyib, K5; repeat from * to last 4 sts, drop A, with a 2nd skein of MC, K4. Row 2: Repeat Row 1 EXCEPT slip sts wyif. Rows 3 and 4: With MC, Knit. Rows 5-12: Repeat Rows 1-4 twice. redheart.com 3
2 Best Crochet Booties Crochet these booties in every color for a special baby. Leave off the flower for a boy. 4 Super Baby
Best Crochet Booties Instructions Designed by Linda Cyr. Skill Level: Booties fit 3-9 months. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 1 skein each 668 Honeydew A, 381 Light Blue B, and 311 White C. Crocet Hooks: 5mm [US H-8] and 4mm [US G-6]. Stitch marker, yarn needle. Gauge: 18 sts = 4 ; 10 rnds = 2 in sc with larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. Special Abbreviations: inc (increase) = 2 sc in next st. dec (decrease) = [draw up a loop in next sc] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. dc2tog (double crochet decrease) = [yo and draw up a loop in next st, yo and draw through 2 loops] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook. BOOTIES Sole With larger hook and A, ch 9. Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 6 ch, 3 sc in last ch, working along opposite side of ch sc in next 6 ch, 2 sc in last ch; place marker between last st made and first st made; move marker up each rnd; do NOT join but work in continuous rnds 18 sc. Rnd 2: Inc, sc in next 6 sc, [inc] 3 times, sc in next 6 sc, [inc] twice 24 sc. Rnd 3: * [Inc] twice, sc in next 6 sc, [inc] twice, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * once more 32 sc. Rnd 4: * Inc, sc in next sc, inc, sc in next 8 sc, inc, sc in next sc, inc, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * once more 40 sc. Top Rnd 5: Sc in back loops of each sc around. Rnds 6 and 7: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 8: Sc in next 10 sc, work next 8 decreases in back loops, dec; draw up a loop in next sc, yo and draw up a loop in next sc, yo and draw through 2 loops, yo and draw through 3 loops; [dc2tog] 4 times; yo and draw up a loop in next sc, yo and draw through 2 loops, draw up a loop in next sc, yo and draw through 3 loops; dec; sc in both loops of next 10 sc, [dec] twice 30 sts. Rnd 9: Sc in next 8 sc, [dec, sc] 4 times, dec, sc in next 8 sc 25 sc. Rnd 10: Dec, sc in next 8 sc, ch 1, [yo and draw up a loop in next st, yo and draw through 2 loops] 5 times, yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook, ch 2, sc in next 8 sc, dec 22 sts. Cuff (Worked perpendicular to last rnd of bootie and joined at the end of every other row.) Row 1: Change to smaller hook; slip st in next st, ch 7. Row 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 5 ch, slip st in next 2 sts along top of bootie; turn. Row 3: Skip slip sts, sc in back loops of next 6 sc of cuff; turn. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in back loops of next 6 sc, slip st in next 2 sts along top of bootie; turn. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 around top of bootie, end Row 3. With wrong sides together, slip st across 6 sts through both layers of first and last rows of cuff. Fasten off. continued on next page redheart.com 5
Best Crochet Booties Instructions continued from previous page LARGE FLOWER (Make 2) With smaller hook and B, ch 3; [3 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, slip st in same ch, ch 2] 4 times, 3 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, slip st in same ch. Fasten off. SMALL FLOWER (Make 2) With smaller hook and C, ch 2; [hdc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, slip st in same ch, ch 1] 4 times, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, slip st in same ch. Fasten off. Sew small flower above large flower, sew flowers to toe of bootie. 6 Super Baby
3 Cozy Knit Hoodie You never know when a hood will be just perfect to stay cozy instructions on next page in a chilly wind. redheart.com 7
Cozy Knit Hoodie Instructions Designed by Michele Maks. Skill Level: Directions are for size 9 months. Changes for 12, 18, and 24 months are in parentheses. To Fit Chest: 16 (18, 19, 20). Finished Chest: 22 (24, 25, 26). Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins 345 Baby Print A and 1 skein 311 White B. Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8] and 4.5mm [US 7]. Yarn needle, 5 buttons, sewing needle and thread to match. Gauge: 16 sts = 4 ; 26 rows= 4 in Seed st with larger needles. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. HOODIE Back With smaller needles and B, cast on 47 (51, 53, 55) sts. Work in ribbing as follows: Row 1 (Right Side): K1, * P1, K1; repeat from * across. Row 2: P1, * K1, P1; repeat from * across. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for ribbing twice more. Change to larger needles and A and work in Seed st as follows: Row 1 (Right Side): K1, * P1, K1; repeat from * across. Repeat Row 1 for Seed st until 11 (13, 13, 13½) from beginning. Bind off in pattern. Right Front With smaller needles and B, cast on 21 (23, 25, 25) sts. Work 6 rows ribbing same as Back, then change to larger needles and A and work in Seed st same as for Back until 10 (12, 12, 12½) from beginning, end by working a wrong side row. Shape Neck: Keeping continuity of Seed st, bind off 6 sts at beginning of next row 15 (17, 19, 19) sts. Decrease 1 st at neck edge on next 2 rows 13 (15, 17, 17) sts. Work even until front measures same as Back. Bind off in pattern. Left Front Work same as Right Front, reversing neck shaping by working a right side row before binding off at neck edge. Sleeves With smaller needles and B, cast on 29 (31, 31, 33) sts. Work 6 rows ribbing same as Back, then change to larger needles and A and work in Seed st same as for Back, shaping sides by increasing 1 st at each end of 5th row, then every 4th row until there are 43 (47, 51, 55) sts, working added sts into pattern. Work even in Seed st until 6 (6½, 7, 7½) from beginning. Bind off in pattern. Hood With larger needles and A, cast on 69 (73, 77, 81) sts. Work in Seed st same as for Back until 6 (6½, 7, 7½) from beginning. Change to smaller needles and B and work in ribbing for 6 rows. Bind off loosely in ribbing. FINISHING Sew front and back at shoulders. Measure 5 (5½, 6, 6½) down from shoulders on front and back. Place center of sleeve top at shoulder seam and sew in place between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams. 8 Super Baby
Button Band: With right side facing, smaller needles and B, pick up and K43 (51, 51, 53) sts across left front edge. Work 5 rows in ribbing, begin Row 2. Bind off in ribbing. Buttonhole Band: Mark positions for 5 buttonholes across right front edge. With right side facing, smaller needles and A, pick up and K43 (51, 51, 53) sts across right front edge. Work 2 rows in ribbing, begin Row 2. Next Row: [Work in ribbing to bind-off, turn, cast on 1 st, turn] 5 times, work in ribbing to end. Work 1 more row ribbing. Bind off in ribbing. Sew buttons to button band to correspond to buttonholes. Sew back seam of hood. Sew hood along neck edge, easing in to fit. Buttonhole Row: [Work in ribbing to marker, bind off 1 st] 5 times, work in ribbing to end. 1 1 6 (6 2, 7, 7 2 ) 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 5 2 (5 4, 4 4, 5 4 ) 3 4 (3 4, 4 4, 4 4 ) RIGHT FRONT LEFT FRONT 3 3 1 1 11 4 (12 4, 13 4, 13 2 ) 8 (9, 9, 10) 5 1 1 1 2 (7, 6 2, 6 2 ) 1 1 2 2 5 1 1 2 (6, 6 2, 7) 5 1 (53, 6 1 4 4, 6 1 4 4 ) LEFT FRONT 5 1 (53, 6 1 4 4, 6 1 4 4 ) BACK 11 (13, 13, 13 1 2 ) 11 (13, 13, 13 1 2 ) HOOD 1 1 1 1 17 4 (18 4, 19 4, 20 4 ) 1 1 7 (7 2, 8, 8 2 ) 3 3 1 1 11 4 (12 4, 13 4, 13 2 ) 1 11 (13, 13, 13 2 ) SLEEVE 6 (6 1 1 2, 7, 7 2 ) redheart.com 9
4 Let s Go Crochet Cardigan & Hat 10 Super Baby This sweater can be worn loose while baby is small and tighter as she grows.
Let s Go Crochet Cardigan & Hat Instructions Designed by Ellen K. Gormley. Skill Level: Cardigan directions are for size 6 months; changes for sizes 12, 18, and 24 months are in parentheses. Hat circumference = 17. To Fit Chest: 17 (18, 19, 20). Finished Chest Measurement: 19 (22, 24, 26). Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 1 (1, 2, 2) skeins 373 Petal Pink. Crochet Hook - Cardigan: 5mm [US H-8]. Crochet Hook - Hat: 4mm [US G-6]. Stitch marker, yarn needle, 1 shank button, sewing needle, matching thread. Gauge: 13 sts = 4 ; 7 rows = 4 in pattern with larger hook. Hat: Rnds 1-5 = 3 across with smaller hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. Special Abbreviation: inc (increase) = 2 sc in next sc. CARDIGAN Back Ch 32 (36, 40, 44). Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn 31 (35, 39, 43) sc. Row 2: Ch 3, skip first sc, 3 dc in next sc (counts as first shell), skip next 3 sc; * (sc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next sc shell made; skip next 3 sc; repeat from * to last 2 sc; sc in next sc, dc in last sc; turn 7 (8, 9, 10) shells. Row 3: Ch 3, 3 dc in next sc (counts as first shell), * shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * to last st; (sc, dc) all in top of ch-3; turn. Rows 4-14 (4-16, 4-18, 4-20): Repeat Row 3. Row 15 (17, 19, 21): Ch 2, * dc in next sc, hdc in next dc, sc in next 2 dc **, skip ch-3 space; repeat from * to last st, end at **; sc in top of ch-3 30 (34, 38, 42) sts. Fasten off. Side Edging (Work across both side edges of Back): With right side facing, join yarn, ch 1, work 28 (32, 34, 40) sc evenly spaced across side edge. Fasten off. Left Front: Ch 20 (24, 28, 32). Work same as Back over 4 (5, 6, 7) shells until 8 (10, 12, 14) rows have been completed. Shape Front Edge-Row 9 (11, 13, 15): Ch 3, 3 dc in next sc, * shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * to last ch-3; sc in ch-3 space; turn 4 (5, 6, 7) shells. Row 10 (12, 14, 16): Ch 3, * shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * to last ch-3; (sc, dc) all in top of ch-3; turn 3 (4, 5, 6) shells. Rows 11-12 (13-16, 15-18, 17-20): Repeat last 2 rows 1 (2, 2, 2) more times; turn 2 (2, 3, 4) shells. Size 6 months Only-Rows 13-14: Repeat Row 3. All Sizes-Row 15 (17, 19, 21): Ch 2, dc in next sc, hdc in next dc, sc in next 2 dc **, skip ch-3 space; repeat from * to last st, end at **; sc in top of ch-3 10 (10, 14, 18) sts. Fasten off. Side Edging: With right side facing, join yarn to work across long edge; ch 1, work 28 (32, 34, 40) sc evenly spaced across edge. Fasten off. Right Front: Work same as Left Front until 6 (8, 10, 12) rows have been completed. Row 7 (9, 11, 13): Repeat Row 3. Row 8 (10, 12, 14): Ch 3, 3 dc in next sc, * shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * to last ch-3; sc in ch-3 space; turn 4 (5, 6, 7) shells. Row 9 (11, 13, 15): Ch 3, * shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * to last ch-3; (sc, dc) all in top of ch-3; turn 3 (4, 5, 6) shells. continued on next page redheart.com 11
Let s Go Crochet Cardigan & Hat Instructions continued from previous page Rows 10-11 (12-15, 14-17, 16-19): Repeat last 2 rows 1 (2, 2, 2) more times; turn 2 (2, 3, 4) shells. Row(s) 12-14 (16, 18, 20): Repeat Row 3. Row 15 (17, 19, 21): Ch 2, dc in next sc, hdc in next dc, sc in next 2 dc **, skip ch-3 space; repeat from * to last st, end at **; sc in top of ch-3 10 (10, 14, 18) sts. Fasten off. Work Side Edging across long edge. Sleeves (Worked from the shoulder down to cuff): Ch 28 (32, 36, 36). Work same as Back over 6 (7, 8, 8) shells until 10 (12, 14, 20) rows have been completed. Cuff Edge-Next Row: Ch 3, * dc in next sc, hdc in next dc, sc in next 2 dc **, skip ch-3 space; repeat from * to last st, end at **; sc in top of ch-3 26 (30, 34, 34). Fasten off. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring. Rnd 2: [Inc] 6 times 12 sc. Rnd 3: [Sc in next sc, inc] 6 times 18 sc. Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 sc, inc] 6 times 24 sc. Rnd 5: [Sc in next 3 sc, inc] 6 times 30 sc. Rnd 6: [Sc in next 4 sc, inc] 6 times 36 sc. Rnd 7: [Sc in next 5 sc, inc] 6 times 42 sc. Rnd 8: [Sc in next 6 sc, inc] 6 times 48 sc. Rnd 9: [Shell in next sc, skip next 3 sc] 12 times, sc in ch-3 space of first shell; TURN 12 shells. Rnds 10-13: *Ch 3, 3 dc in first sc, shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around; sc in ch-3 space on rnd below, sc in first ch-3 space of current rnd; turn. Rnd 14: *Ch 3, 3 dc in first sc, shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around; sc in ch-3 space on rnd below, sc in first ch-3 space of current rnd; do NOT turn. Rnd 15: * Sc in next 2 dc, hdc in next dc, dc in next sc **, sc in ch-3 space; repeat from * around, end at **; join with a slip st in first sc; turn. Rnd 16: Ch 1, work Reverse sc in each st around; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends. FINISHING Sew shoulder seams. Place center of sleeve tops at shoulder seams and sew in place. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew button to Left Front to correspond to a ch-3 space on Row 7 (9, 11, 13) of Right Front for buttonhole. Sleeve Edging: With right side facing, join yarn at seam; ch 1, work Reverse sc in each st around; join with a slip st in first st. Fasten off. Hem and Front Edging: With right side facing, join yarn in any st at lower edge; ch 1, work Reverse sc evenly around entire outer edge; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends. HAT Work in continuous rnds without joining through Rnd 8. Mark beginning of rnd; move marker up each rnd. With smaller hook, ch 4; join with a slip st to make a ring. 1 1 3 (3, 4 2, 5 2 ) RIGHT FRONT 1 6 (7, 8, 9 2 ) BACK 1 9 2 (11, 12, 13) 8 1 1 1 2 (10, 11 2, 12 2 ) 1 1 3 (3, 4 2, 5 2 ) LEFT FRONT 1 6 (7, 8, 9 2 ) SLEEVE 8 1 1 1 2 (10, 11 2, 12 2 ) 1 1 3 3 8 2 (9 2, 10 4, 10 4 ) 6 1 1 1 4 (7 2, 8 2, 12) 12 Super Baby
This easy-care blanket is perfect for comforting the newborn or for giving a toddler a little security. instructions on next page 5 Soft Rainbow Crochet Blanket redheart.com 13
Soft Rainbow Crochet Blanket Instructions Designed by Anne Halliday. Skill Level: Blanket measures 36 x 36. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 2 Skeins 311 White MC, 1 skein each 373 Petal Pink A, 381 Light Blue B, 322 Pale Yellow C, and 668 Honeydew D. Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5]. Yarn needle. Gauge: 12 sts = 4 ; 14 rows = 4 in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. To Change Color in Sc: Work last sc before color change until 2 loops remain on hook, drop color in use, with next color yarn over and draw through 2 loops; continue with new color. BLANKET With MC ch 104. Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across changing to C in last sc; turn 103 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across changing to MC in last sc; turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * working in front of next ch-1, dc in sc one row below the ch-1, sc in next sc; repeat from * across changing to A in last sc; turn. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in each st across changing to MC in last sc; turn. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across changing to A in last sc; turn. Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * working behind next ch-1, dc in sc one row below the ch-1, sc in next sc; repeat from * across changing to MC in last sc; turn. Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in each st across changing to D in last sc; turn. Repeat Rows 2-7 for pattern and work in color sequence working 1 row of each color as follows: next row D, * [MC, B] twice, MC, A, [MC, C] twice, MC, B, [MC, D] twice, MC, C **, [MC, A] twice, MC, D; repeat from * 3 more times, then repeat from * to ** once more. Next Row: With MC repeat Row 3. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Side Edgings Row 1: With right side facing join MC to upper left corner; ch 1, sc across side edge taking care to keep work flat. Fasten off. Join MC to lower right corner and repeat Row 1 but do NOT fasten off; pivot to work across top edge. Border Rnd 1: Ch 1, 3 sc in corner sc, sc in each st around entire blanket working 3 sc in each corner; join with a slip st in first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, work Reverse sc around working 2 Reverse sc in each corner sc; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends. 14 Super Baby
6 Pucker Up Crochet Blanket instructions on next page You ll enjoy watching this pattern come off your hook! Vary the colors and make it again and again for a totally new look. redheart.com 15
Pucker Up Crochet Blanket Instructions Designed by Anne Halliday. Skill Level: Blanket measures 31½ x 36. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 2 skeins 322 Pale Yellow A; 1 skein each 373 Petal Pink B, 668 Honeydew C, 530 Orchid D, and 358 Lavender E. Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9]. Yarn needle. Gauge: Strip measures 2 3 /8 wide x 35 3 /8 long. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. To Change Color in Dc: Work last dc before color change until 2 loops remain on hook, drop color in use, with next color to be used yo and draw through 2 loops on hook; continue with new color. To Change Color in Sc: Work last sc before color change until 2 loops remain on hook, drop color in use, with next color yarn over and draw through 2 loops; continue with new color. BLANKET Strip A (Make 4)-First Half: With B, ch 188. Foundation Row (Wrong Side): Dc in 6th ch from hook (5 skipped ch count as dc and ch-1), * ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across changing to A in last dc; turn 185 sts. Row 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in first dc, * skip next ch-1, sc in next dc; repeat from * to beginning 5 skipped ch; skip next ch, sc in next ch changing to E; turn 93 sts. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across changing A in last sc; turn 185 sts. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * ch 1, skip next ch-1 space, sc in next sc; repeat from * across. Fasten off. 2nd Half-Row 1 (Right Side): Working across beginning ch, with right side facing, join A in 2nd ch to the right of ch at base of first dc; ch 1, sc in same ch, * skip next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across changing to E in last sc; turn 93 sts. Rows 2 and 3: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 of First Half. Fasten off. Strip B (Make 3): Work same as Strip A except work Foundation Row with C, Rows 1 and 3 with A, and Row 2 with B. Strip C (Make 3): Work same as Strip A except work Foundation Row with D, Rows 1 and 3 with A, and Row 2 with C. Strip D (Make 3): Work same as Strip A except work Foundation Row with E, Rows 1 and 3 with A, and Row 2 with D. Assembly With yarn needle and A, sew strips together in following strip sequence; A [B, C, D, A] 3 times. Border With right side facing, join A in upper righthand corner. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 3 sc in same place as joining, work sc evenly spaced around and work 3 sc in corners; join with a slip st to back loop of first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, working in back loops, 3 sc in next corner sc, sc in each sc around and work 3 sc in each corner sc; join in back loop of first sc. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same lp as joining, working in back lps, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next corner sc, sc in each sc around and work 3 sc in each corner sc; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends. 16 Super Baby
7 Tootsie Knit Socks With socks this colorful, who needs shoes? Knit them in a wardrobe of colors for the perfect shower gift! instructions on next page redheart.com 17
Tootsie Knit Socks Instructions Designed by Linda Cyr. Skill Level: Socks fit 3-9 months. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 1 skein 310 Monet Print. Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 4.5mm [US 7]. Yarn needle. Gauge: 16 sts = 4 ; 24 rnds = 4 in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. Special Abbreviation: ssk (slip, slip, knit) = Slip next 2 sts knitwise, one at a time, to right needle; insert point of left needle into the fronts of these 2 sts and knit them together from this position. SOCKS Cuff Cast on 24 sts, divided evenly on 3 needles, join to work in the round, making sure sts are not twisted. Rnd 1: * K2, P2; repeat from * around. Repeat Rnd 1 for 3. Knit 2 rnds, dividing sts on last rnd as follows: Needle 1: 10 sts; Needle 2: 7 sts; Needle 3: 7 sts. Turn Heel Row 1: K7, ssk, TURN. Row 2: Slip 1, P4, P2tog, turn. Row 3: Slip 1, K4, ssk. Row 4: Slip 1, P4, P2tog 6 sts. Gusset Needle 1: Knit 6 sts of Heel, then pick up and K5 sts along the edge of the heel flap; Needle 2: K5, K2tog, and then ssk, K5 across next needle; Needle 3: pick up and K5 sts along the other edge of the heel flap, K3 sts from Needle 1 28 sts: Needle 1: 8 sts; Needle 2: 12 sts; Needle 3: 8 sts. Foot Rnd 1: Needle 1: K5, K2tog, K1; Needle 2: K4, K2tog, ssk, K4; Needle 3: K1, ssk, K5 24 sts. Rnds 2 and 4: K. Rnd 3: Needle 1: K4, K2tog, K1; Needle 2: Knit; Needle 3: K1, ssk, K4 22 sts. Rnd 5: Needle 1: K3, K2tog, K1; Needle 2: Knit; Needle 3: K1, ssk, K3 20 sts. Work even (K every rnd) until foot measures 2½ from picked up sts. Toe Rnd 1: Needle 1: K2, K2tog, K1; Needle 2: K1, ssk, K4, K2tog, K1; Needle 3: K1, ssk, K2 16 sts. Rnd 2: K. Rnd 3: Needle 1: K1, K2tog, K1; Needle 2: K1, ssk, K2, K2tog, K1; Needle 3: K1, ssk, K1 12 sts. With Needle 3, K3 from Needle 1 6 sts on each of 2 needles. Cut yarn leaving an 18 end. Graft toe sts together. Heel Flap Work back and forth only on Needle 1: Row 1: [Slip 1, K1] 5 times. Row 2: Slip 1, P9. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 four times. 18 Super Baby
Grafting Thread yarn needle with yarn. Keeping the yarn needle and yarn under the points of the knitting needles, and holding the 2 needles together with yarn at the right of the back needle, work as follows: 1. Insert the yarn needle as if to purl in the first stitch of the front needle. Pull the yarn through, leaving the stitch on the needle. 2. Insert the yarn needle as if to knit into the first stitch of the back needle. Pull the yarn through, leaving the stitch on the needle. 3. Insert the yarn needle as if to knit in the first stitch of the front needle (the same stitch as before) and slide this stitch off the needle. Insert the yarn needle into the next stitch on the front needle as if to purl, but leave the stitch on the needle. 4. Insert the yarn needle as if to purl in the next stitch on the back needle, and slide this stitch off the needle. Insert the yarn needle in next stitch on back needle as if to knit. Pull the yarn through, but leave this stitch on the needle. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all stitches are grafted. Take care to draw yarn up so that gauge of grafting equals gauge of knitting. Fasten off. Weave in ends on wrong side. redheart.com 19
8 & 9Fun Froggy Crochet Bib &Rattle 20 Super Baby Who says bibs have to only be functional? This bib and rattle set will add some fun to eating and playtime.
Fun Froggy Crochet Bib Instructions Designed by Nancy Anderson. Skill Level: Bib measures 8½ wide x 8½ to neck. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 1 skein each 324 Bright Yellow A, 672 Spring Green B, 722 Pretty n Pink C, 311 White D, and 312 Black E. Crochet Hooks: 5.5mm [US I-9] and 4mm [US G-6]. Yarn needle, sharp embroidery needle, ¾ strip of hook and loop fastener; pacifier. Gauge: 16 sts = 4 ; 18 rows = 4 in sc with larger hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. Special Abbreviations: sc2tog = [draw up a loop in next st] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook. inc (increase) = work 2 sc in next sc. BIB With larger hook and A, ch 35. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn 34 sc. Rows 2-39: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Shape Shoulder Tabs-Row 40: Ch 1, sc in first 11 sc; TURN. Rows 41-43: Repeat Row 2 across these 11 sc. Row 44: Ch 1, skip first sc, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog; turn 9 sc. Rows 45-47: Ch 1, skip first sc, sc in each sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog; turn 3 sc at end of Row 47. Tie-Row 48: Ch 43; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; slip st in next sc. Fasten off. With right side facing, skip center 12 sc, join yarn in next sc; ch 1, sc in same sc and in each sc across; turn 11 sc. Repeat Rows 41-48. Bib Edging With right side facing and larger hook, join A in any st; ch 1, sc around all sides of the bib, excluding ties; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. FROG APPLIQUÉ Rnd 1: With smaller hook and B, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with a slip st to first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join 12 sc. Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc in next sc, inc] 6 times; join 18 sc. Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc in next 2 sc, inc] 6 times; join 24 sc. Rnd 5: Ch 1, [sc in next 3 sc, inc] 6 times; join 30 sc. Rnd 6: Ch 1, [sc in next 4 sc, inc] 6 times; join 36 sc. Rnd 7: Ch 1, [sc in next 5 sc, inc] 6 times; join 42 sc. Rnd 8: Ch 1, [sc in next 6 sc, inc] 6 times; join 48 sc. Rnd 9: Ch 1, [sc in next 7 sc, inc] 6 times; join 54 sc. Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join. Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. Eyes (Make 2) Rnd 1: With smaller hook and D, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with a slip st to first sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join 12 sc. Fasten off. continued on next page redheart.com 21
Fun Froggy Crochet Bib Instructions continued from previous page Rnd 3: Join B in any sc; ch 1, sc in each sc around; join. Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Tongue With smaller hook and C, ch 29; hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. Weave in ends. FINISHING With E embroider a French knot on each eye. Embroider a mouth line on the face using a running or outline st. With A, embroider French knot freckles. Sew frog face onto bib. Attach eyes as in picture. Sew tongue just under the embroidered mouth. Embroider fly and fly s path using D and E, sharp yarn needle and running and satin sts. Separate hook and loop fastener strip. Sew one piece to end of tongue and the other piece about 2 above, making a loop for pacifier handle. Put tongue through pacifier handle, close hook and loop fastener. Fun Froggy Crochet Rattle Instructions Designed by Nancy Anderson. Skill Level: Rattle measures 10 high. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 1 skein each 672 Spring Green A, 324 Bright Yellow B, 311 White C, and 312 Black D. Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]. Stitch marker, yarn needle, sharp embroidery needle, polyester stuffing, cat toy (ball with bell in it for rattle). Gauge: 18 sts = 4 ; 18 rnds = 4 in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. Note: Work in continuous rnds without joining unless otherwise specified. Mark first st of each rnd and move marker up each rnd. Special Abbreviations: sc2tog = [draw up a loop in next st] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook. inc (increase) = 2 sc in next sc. RATTLE Head and Body With A, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 1: [Inc] 6 times 12 sc. Rnd 2: [Inc, sc in next sc] 6 times 18 sc. Rnd 3: [Inc, sc in next 2 sc] 6 times 24 sc. Rnd 4: [Inc, sc in next 3 sc] 6 times 30 sc. Rnd 5: [Inc, sc in next 4 sc] 6 times 36 sc. Rnd 6: [Inc, sc in next 5 sc] 6 times 42 sc. Rnds 7-11: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 12: [Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc] 6 times 36 sc. 22 Super Baby
Rnd 13: Repeat Rnd 7. Rnd 14: [Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc] 6 times 30 sc. Rnd 15: Repeat Rnd 7. Rnd 16: [Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc] 6 times 24 sc. Rnd 17: [Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc] 6 times 18 sc. Stuff and insert rattle (cat toy). Rnds 18-28: Repeat Rnd 7. Rnd 29: [Sc2tog, sc in next sc] 6 times 12 sc. Finish stuffing firmly. Rnd 30: [Sc2tog] 6 times 6 sc. Fasten off. Weave yarn tail through last 6 sc, draw up firmly; fasten securely. Weave in ends. Legs and Feet (Make 2) Rnd 1: With A, ch 2; 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnds 2-9: Sc in each sc around 4 sc. Rnd 10-Begin Foot: [Inc] 4 times 8 sc. Rnd 11: [Inc, sc in next sc] 4 times 12 sts. Rnds 12-15: Repeat Rnd 2. Row 16: Flatten foot and hold the edges together; ch 1, [slip st through both layers] 6 times; turn 6 sts. Row 17: Ch 1, sc in first 5 slip sts, 2 sc in last slip st; turn 7 sc. Eyes (Make 2) Rnd 1: With A, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Rnd 2: [Inc] 6 times 12 sc. Rnd 3: [Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc] twice, changing to C in last sc 10 sc. Cut A leaving a long tail. Rnd 4: Working in front loops only, sc in each sc around. Rnd 5: [Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc] twice 8 sc. Stuff firmly. Rnd 6: [Sc2tog] 4 times. Fasten off. Weave in ends. With D, make a French knot for pupil. FINISHING Make embroidered freckles with B and French knots. Embroider a mouth line on the face using a running or outline st with D. Attach legs and arms securely. Toes Row 18: Ch 1, sc in first sc, * ch 1, ([yo and draw up a loop] twice, yo and draw through 5 loops, slip st) all in sc just made **, slip st in next 2 sc on foot, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, end at ** 3 toes. Arms (Make 2) Rnd 1: With A, ch 2; 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook 4 sc. Rnds 2-6: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 7: [Inc] 4 times 8 sc. Rnd 8: [Inc, sc in sc] 4 times 12 sc. Rnds 9 and 10: Repeat Rnd 2. Rows 11-13: Repeat Rows 16-18 of Legs for hand and fingers. redheart.com 23
10 Sweet Ruffles Crochet Dress Create a pictureperfect dress that s so easy to wash, it s okay if she wants to wear it all the time. 24 Super Baby
Sweet Ruffles Crochet Dress Instructions Designed by Tracie Barrett. Skill Level: Directions are for size 6 months; changes for sizes 12 months, 18 months and 24 months are in parentheses. To Fit Chest: 17 (18, 19, 20). Finished Chest Measurement: 20 (21, 22, 23). Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 2 skeins 373 Petal Pink. Crochet Hooks: 5mm [US H-8]. Yarn needle. Gauge: 14 sts = 4 ; 12 rows = 4 in hdc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. Note: Turning ch-2 does NOT count as a stitch. DRESS Bodice Front Ch 36 (38, 40, 42). Row 1 (Wrong Side): Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn 35 (37, 39, 41) hdc. Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 2, hdc in first hdc and each hdc across; turn. Repeat Row 2 until 3½ (3¾, 3¾, 3¾) from beginning, end working a wrong side row. Shape Armholes: Slip st in first 4 (4, 4, 5) hdc, (slip st, ch 2, hdc) all in next hdc, hdc in next 26 (28, 30, 30) hdc; turn, leaving last 4 (4, 4, 5) hdc unworked 27 (29, 31, 31) hdc. Work even until 5½ (5¾, 6½, 6½) from beginning, end working a wrong side row. Divide for Neck: Ch 2, hdc in first 6 (7, 8, 8) hdc; [yo and draw up a loop in next hdc] twice, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook dec made; TURN 7 (8, 9, 9) sts. Shape Shoulders/Neck: Ch 2, dec over first 2 sts, hdc in each hdc across; turn 6 (7, 8, 8) sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 2 rows 4 (5, 6, 6) sts. Work 0 (1, 0, 1) row even. Fasten off. With right side facing, skip center 11 hdc, join yarn in next hdc, ch 2, dec over same hdc and next hdc, hdc in each hdc to end; turn 7 (8, 9, 9) sts. Complete to correspond to first side, reversing shaping. Bodice Back Make same as Bodice Front. Skirt Sew shoulder and side seams. Ruffle 1-Rnd 1: With right side facing, join yarn in side seam; ch 1, work 70 (75, 80, 85) sc evenly spaced around entire bodice edge; join with a slip st in first sc; TURN. Rnds 2 and 4: Ch 2, hdc in each sc around; join with a slip st in first hdc; TURN. Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc in 4 hdc; 2 sc in next st inc made] 14 (15, 16, 17) times; join; turn 84 (90, 96, 102) sc. Rnd 5: Ch 1, [sc in 5 hdc, inc in next st] 14 (15, 16, 17) times; join; turn 98 (105, 112, 119) sc. Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in back loop of each sc around; join; turn. Rnd 7: Ch 1, [sc in first hdc, skip next hdc; 5 dc in next hdc shell made; skip next hdc] 23 (25, 27, 29) times, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 (1, 1, 0) hdc, shell in next hdc, skip next 2 (2, 1, 1) hdc; join 24 (26, 28, 30) shells. Fasten off. continued on next page redheart.com 25
Sweet Ruffles Crochet Dress Instructions continued from previous page Ruffle 2-Rnd 1: With right side facing, join yarn at side edge in unworked loop from Rnd 6; ch 1, sc in each st around; join; turn 98 (105, 112, 119) sc. Rnds 2, 4, and 6: Repeat Rnds 2, 4, and 6 same as for First Ruffle. Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc in 6 hdc, inc in next st] 14 (15, 16, 17) times; join; turn 112 (120, 128, 136) sc. Rnd 5: Ch 1, [sc in 7 hdc, inc in next st] 14 (15, 16, 17) times; join; turn 126 (135, 144, 153) sc. Rnd 7: Ch 1, [sc in first hdc, skip next hdc, shell in next hdc, skip next hdc] 30 (33, 35, 37) times, sc in next hdc, skip next 2 (0, 1, 1) hdc, shell in next hdc, skip next 2 (1, 1, 2) hdc; join 31 (34, 36, 38) shells. Fasten off. Ruffles 3-4 (3-4, 3-5, 3-5): In same manner add 2 (2, 3, 3) ruffles or more every 7th rnd for desired length, working 1 more sc in each repeat on Rnds 3 and 5 as before and adjusting ruffle spacing as necessary at end of Rnd 7. FINISHING Collar-Rnd 1: With right side facing, join yarn at shoulder seam; ch 1, work 55 (55, 60, 60) sc evenly spaced around neckline; join in first sc; turn. Rnd 2: Ch 1, working in back loops, [sc in 4 sc, inc] 11 (11, 12, 12) times; join; turn 66 (66, 72, 72) sc. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join; turn. Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc in first sc, skip next 2 sc, shell in next sc, skip next 2 sc] 11 (11, 12, 12) times; join. Fasten off. Armhole Edging-Rnd 1: With wrong side facing, join yarn at corner of armhole; ch 1, work 8 (8, 8, 10) sc across underarm to next corner, work 21 (21, 25, 29) sc evenly space across armhole to next corner; join in first sc; turn 29 (29, 33, 39) sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [skip next sc, shell in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc] 5 (5, 6, 7) times leaving last 8 (8, 8, 10) sts unworked. Fasten off. Weave in ends. 7 (7 1 2, 8, 8) 6 FRONT AND BACK SKIRT 1 3 10 (10 2, 11, 11 4 ) 3 3 3 1 (1 4, 1 4, 1 4 ) 1 1 2 2 (2, 2 3 3 4, 2 4 ) 5 (5, 6 1 1 4, 6 4 ) 3 1 3 3 2 (3 4, 3 3 4, 3 4 ) 26 Super Baby
11 & 12 Lucky Ladybug Knit Bib & Rattle This colorful toy will keep baby s hands busy while the bib features a tether to keep a pacifier handy. instructions on next page redheart.com 27
Lucky Ladybug Knit Bib Instructions Designed by Nancy Anderson. Skill Level: Bib measures 8½ wide x 8¼ to neck. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 1 skein each 672 Spring Green A, 319 Cherry Red B, 312 Black C, 324 Bright Yellow D, 311 White E. Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8]. 2 Double Pointed Needles: 5mm [US 8]. Stitch marker, stitch holder, yarn needle, sharp sewing needle and matching thread, ¾ strip of hook and loop fastener; pacifier. Gauge: 17 sts = 4 ; 35 rows = 4 in Garter st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. Special Technique: I-Cord = Using 2 double pointed needles, Knit across sts; do NOT turn. Slide sts to opposite end of needle. Repeat for each row, pulling yarn firmly across back of work for first st to form a tube. Special Abbreviations: ssk (slip, slip, knit) = Slip next 2 sts, one at a time, to right needle; insert point of left needle into the fronts of these 2 sts and knit them together from this position decrease made. inc (increase) = knit into the front loop and the back loop of the next stitch increase made. BIB With A, cast on 37 sts. Marking first row as right side, Knit 72 rows. Divide for Shoulder Straps and Ties- Row 1: K12 sts and place onto st holder, bind off center 13 sts, K to end. Rows 2-11: Knit 12 sts. Row 12: K2tog, K8, ssk 10 sts. Row 13: K2tog, K6, ssk 8 sts. Row 14: K2tog, K4, ssk 6 sts. Row 15: K2tog, K2, ssk 4 sts. Row 16: K1, K2tog, K1 3 sts. Tie: Change to B and double pointed needles. Work I-Cord over these 3 sts for 11½. Continuing in I-Cord, change to C and work 1 rnd. Next Rnd: [Inc] 3 times 6 sts. Next Rnd: [Inc] 6 times 12 sts. Next Rnd: Knit. Next Rnd: [K2tog] 6 times 6 sts. Next Rnd: [K2tog, K1] twice 4 sts. Cut yarn leaving a long tail. With tail in yarn needle, weave through 4 sts; draw up firmly; fasten securely. With wrong side facing, attach A to 12 sts on holder. Repeat Rows 2-16 and Tie instructions. LADYBUG APPLIQUÉ With B, cast on 24 sts. Rows 1-18: Work in St st, begin K row. Row 19: K2tog, K20, ssk 22 sts. Row 20: Purl. Row 21: [K2tog] twice, K14, [ssk] twice 18 sts. Row 22: Purl. Row 23: [K2tog] twice, K10, [ssk] twice 14 sts. Row 24: Purl. Cut B. Row 25: With C, Knit. Row 26: Purl. Row 27: Inc, K12, inc 16 sts. Row 28: Purl. Row 29: Inc, K14, inc 18 sts. 28 Super Baby
Row 30: Purl. Rows 31-34: Work even in St st. Row 35: K2tog, K14, ssk 16 sts. Row 36: Purl. Row 37: [K2tog] twice, K8, [ssk] twice 12 sts. Row 38: Purl. Row 39: K2tog, K8, ssk 10 sts. Bind off leaving a long tail. Spots (Make 6) With C, cast on 2 sts. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: [Inc] twice 4 sts. Row 3: Inc, K2, inc 6 sts. Row 4: Knit. Row 5: K2tog, K2, ssk 4 sts. Row 6: K2tog, ssk 2 sts. Bind off, leaving a long tail. Pacifier Tether With A and double pointed needles, cast on 3 sts. Work in I-Cord for 6, and then continue with D for 3½. Cut yarn leaving a long tail. With tail in yarn needle, weave through 3 sts; draw up firmly; fasten securely. Leaf (Make 2) With A, cast on 3 sts. Row 1: [Inc] 3 times 6 sts. Row 2: [Inc] 6 times 12 sts. Rows 3 and 4: Knit. Row 5: K2tog, K8, ssk 10 sts. Row 6: K2tog, K6, ssk 8 sts. Row 7: K2tog, K4, ssk 6 sts. Row 8: K2tog, K2, ssk 4 sts. Row 9: K2tog, ssk 2 sts. Bind off. Flower Petals (Make 5) With E, cast on 2 sts. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: [Inc] twice 4 sts. Row 3: Inc, K2, inc 6 sts. Rows 4-7: Knit. Row 8: K2tog, K2, ssk 4 sts. Row 9: K2tog, ssk 2 sts. Bind off leaving a long tail. FINISHING Pin ladybug to bib as shown, making certain the appliqué lays flat; sew in place. With C, embroider antennae using outline st and French knot. Separate hook and loop fastener strip. Sew one piece to end of D section of tether and the other about 2 above, making a loop. Thread end through pacifier handle; close hook and loop fastener. Sew opposite end of tether to bib, making certain to allow enough ease for tether to reach baby s mouth. Sew leaves and flower petals onto tether securely. Lucky Ladybug Knit Rattle Instructions Designed by Nancy Anderson. Skill Level: Rattle measures 7½ tall (does not include legs). Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 1 skein each 319 Cherry Red A, 312 Black B, 672 Spring Green C, 324 Bright Yellow D, and 311 White E. Double Pointed Needles: 4mm [US 6]. Stitch marker, stitch holder, yarn needle, polyester stuffing, cat toy (ball with bell in it for rattle). Gauge: 19 sts = 4 ; 30 rows = 4 in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. continued on next page redheart.com 29
Lucky Ladybug Knit Rattle Instructions continued from previous page Note: At the end of each piece, leave a long yarn tail for sewing or weaving through remaining sts. Special Technique: I-Cord = Using 2 double pointed needles, Knit across sts; do NOT turn. Slide sts to opposite end of needle. Repeat for each row, pulling yarn firmly across back of work for first st to form a tube. Special Abbreviations: ssk (slip, slip, knit) = Slip next 2 sts, one at a time, to right needle; insert point of left needle into the fronts of these 2 sts and knit them together from this position decrease made. inc (increase) = knit into the front loop and the back loop of the next stitch increase made. RATTLE Body With A, cast on 6 sts, divided evenly on 3 needles, join to work in the rnd, making sure sts are not twisted. Rnd 1: [Inc] 6 times 12 sts. Rnd 2: [Inc, K1] 6 times 18 sts. Rnd 3: [Inc, K2] 6 times 24 sts. Rnd 4: [Inc, K3] 6 times 30 sts. Rnd 5: [Inc, K4] 6 times 36 sts. Rnd 6: [Inc, K5] 6 times 42 sts. Rnds 7 and 8: Knit. Rnd 9: [Inc, K6] 6 times 48 sts. Rnds 10-14: Knit. Rnd 15: [K2tog, K6] 6 times 42 sts. Rnds 16-18: Knit. Rnd 19: [K2tog, K5] 6 times 36 sts. Rnds 20-32: Knit. Rnd 33: [K2tog, K4] 6 times 30 sts. Rnd 34: [K2tog, K3] 6 times 24 sts. Cut A. Stuff bottom about halfway, add rattle and then add more stuffing through Rnd 51. Head-Rnd 35: With B, Knit. Rnd 36: [Inc, K3] 6 times 30 sts. Rnds 37-47: Knit. Rnd 48: [K2tog, K3] 6 times 24 sts. Rnd 49: [K2tog, K2] 6 times 18 sts. Rnd 50: [K2tog, K1] 6 times 12 sts. Rnd 51: [K2tog] 6 times 6 sts. Antennae: Knit 3 sts; place remaining 3 sts on holder. ** Work I-Cord over 3 sts for 1. Next Rnd: [Inc] 3 times 6 sts. Divide sts on 3 needles to work in the rnd. Knit 1 rnd. Next Rnd: [Inc] 6 times 12 sts. Knit 3 rnds even. Next Rnd: [K2tog] 6 times 6 sts. Knit 1 rnd even. Stuff last section after I-Cord. Next Rnd: [K2tog] 3 times 3 sts. Cut yarn. With tail in yarn needle, weave through 3 sts; draw up firmly; fasten securely. ** Join B to 3 sts from holder. Work same as first antenna from ** to **. Spots (Make 6) With B, cast on 2 sts. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: [Inc] twice 4 sts. Row 3: Inc, K2, inc 6 sts. Row 4: Knit. Row 5: K2tog, K2, ssk 4 sts. Row 6: K2tog, ssk 2 sts. Bind off. Legs and Feet (Make 2) With B, cast on 3 sts. Work 11 rnds in I-Cord. Cut B. Next Rnd-Begin Foot: With C, [inc] 3 times 6 sts. Divide sts on 3 needles to work in the rnd. Next Rnd: [Inc] 6 times 12 sts. Next Rnd: Knit. Shape Foot: K6; leave remaining 6 sts on a needle. Purl 1 row. Knit 1 row. Purl 1 row. 30 Super Baby
Next Row: K2tog, K2, ssk 3 sts. Purl 1 row. Next Row: K2tog, K 2 sts. Purl 1 row. Next Row: [Inc] twice 4 sts. Purl 1 row. Next Row: Inc, K2, inc 6 sts. [Purl 1 row. Knit 1 row.] twice. Cut yarn, leaving long tail. Thread yarn needle with long tail. Hold the 2 needles with 6 sts each together in one hand. With the yarn tail in the yarn needle, * insert the yarn needle into the first st on one needle and remove st from knitting needle; insert yarn needle into the first st on the other needle and remove st from knitting needle; repeat from * until all sts are threaded onto the yarn tail. Pull yarn tail tightly to close gaps and to form heel of foot. Sew one side seam closed; stuff the foot; sew other side seam. Arms (Make 2) With B, cast on 3 sts. Work in I-Cord for 8. Finish off same as for Antennae. Flower Petals (Make 8) With E, cast on 2 sts. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: [Inc] twice 4 sts. Row 3: Inc, K2, inc 6 sts. Rows 4-6: Knit. Row 7: K2tog, K2, ssk 4 sts. Row 8: K2tog, ssk 2 sts. Bind off. Row 8: [K2tog] twice 2 sts. Row 9: K2tog 1 st. Fasten off. Flower Stem (Make 1) With C, cast on 3 sts. Work in I-Cord for 2. Cut C. With D, work in I-Cord for 1½. Finish off same as for Antennae. Tie D section into a knot to form the flower center, tacking through it with yarn to ensure that the knot stays tied. FINISHING With C, embroider eyes with Satin st; with A embroider mouth with Straight sts. Sew 4 flower petals, 1 flower center and 1 leaf onto head securely. Close any gaps created on the head between the 2 antennae. Sew the spots randomly on the body. Attach legs securely. For arms, find center of 8 I-Cord and tie in a knot around the flower stem. Pull tightly and tack securely into place. Attach 4 petals securely around the yellow center; attach 2 leaves. Attach arms to the sides of the body. Make certain all parts are fastened on securely before giving to baby. Check periodically for loose parts. Flower Center (Make 1) With D, work same as for flower petal. Bind off. Weave yarn tail through all sts around the outer edge; draw up yarn to gather slightly, for a puffy appearance; fasten securely. Leaf (Make 3) With C, cast on 3 sts. Row 1: [Inc] 3 times 6 sts. Rows 2-6: Knit. Row 7: K2tog, K2, ssk 4 sts. redheart.com 31
13 Lacy Squares Crochet Blanket Here s a delightful twist on the granny square. Use primary colors for a brighter look. 32 Super Baby
Lacy Squares Crochet Blanket Instructions Designed by Anne Halliday. Skill Level: Blanket measures 38 x 38. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 2 skeins 311 White MC, 1 skein each 668 Honeydew A, 322 Pale Yellow B, 381 Light Blue C, and 373 Petal Pink D. Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]. Yarn needle. Gauge: Square = 6¼ x 6¼. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. To Change Color in Dc: Work last dc before color change until 2 loops remain on hook, drop color in use, with next color to be used yo and draw through 2 loops on hook; continue with new color. BLANKET Square (Make 25) Rnd 1: With MC ch 5; dc in 5th ch from hook, ch 3, [(dc, ch 1, dc) all in same ch, ch 3] 3 times; join with a slip st to 4th ch of beginning ch-5 4 ch-1 spaces and 4 ch-3 spaces. Fasten off. Rnd 2: Join A in first dc to the left of any ch-3 space; ch 3, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-3 space, dc in same ch-3 space changing to B, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-3 space, * dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next dc, dc in next ch-3 space, dc in same ch-3 space changing to C, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-3 space; repeat from * around changing to D at next corner and changing to A at last corner; join with a slip st in top of ch-3 7 dc between corner spaces. Fasten off. Rnd 3: Join MC in any ch-3 space; (ch 3, dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in same space, * ch 1, skip next dc, [dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc] 3 times **, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, end at **; join in top of ch-3. Fasten off. Rnd 4: Join A above previous A side in first dc to the left of corner ch-3 space; ch 3, * dc in each dc and ch-1 space to corner, dc in next ch-3 space, dc in same space changing to B, ch 3, 2 dc in same space; repeat from * around, changing to C at next corner, D at next corner and A at last corner; join 15 dc between corner spaces. Fasten off. Rnd 5: Join MC in any ch-3 space; (ch 3, dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in same space, * ch 1, skip next dc, [dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc) 7 times **, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Fasten off. Assembly Referring to Assembly Diagram (see page 34) for placement, with MC and yarn needle, whipstitch 5 Squares into 5 vertical strips, then whipstitch strips together. Border-Rnd 1: With right side facing, join MC any corner ch-3 space; (ch 3, dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in same space, ch 1, * skip next st, [dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next st] 9 times **, [dc in next ch-space, ch 1] twice; repeat from * to next corner, end at **; (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in next corner ch-3 space, ch 1; repeat from * around, end at **; join. Fasten off. Rnd 2: With right side facing, join D at Beginning Corner (see Assembly Diagram) in first dc to the left of ch-3 space; ch 3, * dc in each dc and ch-1 space to corner, dc in next ch-3 space, dc in same space changing to A, ch 3, 2 dc in same space; repeat from * around, changing to B at next corner, C at next corner and D at last corner. Fasten off. continued on next page redheart.com 33
Lacy Squares Crochet Blanket Instructions continued from previous page Rnd 3: With right side facing, join MC in any ch-3 space; (ch 3, dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in same space, * ch 1, skip next dc, ** dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc; repeat from ** to next corner ***, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, end at ***; join. Fasten off. Rnd 4: Repeat Rnd 2. Rnd 5: Repeat Rnd 3; do not fasten off. Rnd 6: Slip st in next dc, [slip st, ch 2] twice in next ch-3 space, slip st in next ch-1 space, * ch 1, slip st in next space; repeat from * to last 2 dc; ch 2 **, [slip st, ch 2] twice in next ch-3 space, slip st in next space; repeat from * around, end at **; join with a slip st to first slip st. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Assembly Diagram 34 Super Baby
Clever design details give this hat style and make it fun to knit. instructions on next page 14 Happy Knit Hat redheart.com 35
Happy Knit Hat Instructions Designed by Linda Cyr. Skill Level: Hat fits 9-18 months. Materials: RED HEART Super Saver : 1 skein each 381 Light Blue A, 310 Monet Print B, and 668 Honeydew C. Double Pointed Knitting Needles: 4.5 mm [US 7]. Yarn needle. Gauge: 16 sts = 4 ; 21 rnds = 4 in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge. Rnd 32: With B, [K6, slip 2 sts knit-wise, K1, p2sso, K6] 4 times 52 sts. Rnd 33: [K5, slip 2 sts knit-wise, K1, p2sso, K5] 4 times 44 sts. Rnd 34: [K4, slip 2 sts knit-wise, K1, p2sso, K4] 4 times 36 sts. Rnd 35: [K3, slip 2 sts knit-wise, K1, p2sso, K3] 4 times 28 sts. Rnd 36: [K2, slip 2 sts knit-wise, K1, p2sso, K2] 4 times 20 sts. Rnd 37: [K1, slip 2 sts knit-wise, K1, p2sso, K1] 4 times 12 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail onto a yarn needle and weave through remaining sts, draw up firmly; fasten securely. With C, make a 2½ pom-pom. Secure to top of hat. Note: When changing colors, pick up next color to be used under color just used to prevent a hole. Special Abbreviation: p2sso = pass the 2 slipped sts over the Knit st. HAT With A, cast on 60 sts, divided evenly on 3 needles, join to work in the rnd, making sure sts are not twisted. Rnd 1: [K2A, K2B] 15 times. Rnds 2-5: [K2 A, P2 B] 15 times. Rnds 6 and 7: With A, Knit. Rnd 8: With C, Knit. Rnds 9 and 10: With C, Purl. Rnds 11-13: With B, Knit. Rnd 14: With A, Knit. Rnds 15 and 16: With A, Purl. Rnds 17-19: With B, Knit. Rnds 20-31: Repeat Rnds 8-19. Cut A and C. 36 Super Baby
Reference abbreviations beg... begin(ning) A, B, C, etc....color A, B, C, etc. ch...chain dc... double crochet dec...decrease hdc...half double crochet hdc2tog...half double crochet 2 together inc...increase K...knit K2tog...knit 2 together (dec) lp(s)... loop(s) mm...millimeters P...purl pat...pattern rem...remaining rep...repeat rnd(s)...rounds RS...right side sc... single crochet sc2tog... single crochet 2 together sk...skip sl...slip sl st...slip stitch sp(s)...space(s) ssk (dec)...slip, slip, knit these 2 stitches together st(s)...stitch(es) St st... stockinette stitch (Knit right side, Purl wrong side rows) tog...together tr... treble crochet WS...wrong side yo...yarn over * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times indicated skill levels Perfect for new knitters and crocheters, these projects use basic stitches and minimal shaping. These projects use basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. It s easy! These projects use a variety of techniques, such as basic lace patterns or mid-level shaping. Great for learning new skills. For more experienced stitchers, these projects feature intricate stitch patterns, more advanced techniques, or detailed shaping. Do you like a challenge?
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