Sunday, 21 July 2019

Valerie Crochet Baby Top

I have been so busy lately - but whenever I get the chance, I get creative.
My fingers love being busy ! 

This is my latest make.
A sweet little baby top and hat for a large premature baby. 

VALERIE Baby Top and Hat

Valerie Baby Top

VALERIE Baby Top


Large Premature Baby Top


This pattern is written in UK terminology      

tc = treble crochet           dc = double crochet               ch = chain


Using DK yarn and a 4mm hook, chain 53

Row 1:
tc in 4th  ch from hook and in the next 5 ch, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (corner), tc in next 9 chains, (tc, ch, tc)  in next ch (corner), tc in next 15 chains, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (corner), tc in next 9 chains, (tc, ch, tc) in next chain (corner), tc in next 7 ch, turn

Row 2:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 7 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 11 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 17 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 11 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 8 tc, turn

Row 3:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 8 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 19 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 9 tc, turn

Row 4:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 9 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 21 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 10 tc, turn

Row 5:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 10 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 17 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 23 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 17 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 11 tc, turn

Row 6:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 11 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 19 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 25 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 19 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 12 tc, turn

Row 7:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 12 tc,  tc in ch (center of corner), skip stitches to the next ch, tc in ch (center of corner), tc in next 27 tc, tc in ch (center of corner),  skip stitches to the next ch, tc in ch (center of corner), tc in next  13 tc, turn

Row 8:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next tc, * 2tc in next tc, tc in next 2 tc, repeat from * to end, turn

Row 9:             ch3 (counts as first tc), 2tc in next st, miss one stitch, 2tc in next stitch, repeat from * across row to last st, 1tc in last st

Repeat row 9 five times more

Row 15:           ch1, dc in each tc across row.  Fasten off

Neckties:         Chain 33, continue across neck edge by working 1dc in each stitch, chain 33. Fasten off

To finish:         
Weave in ends                        
Tie bow at neck


You will find the instructions for my matching baby hat at ~ 


There are 8 sizes ~ 
small preemie, medium preemie. large preemie, small newborn, 
0-3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months




 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  
In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

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This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced
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