You will need:
Moda Vera “Fern”
This yarn comes in 100 gram balls. Depending on the size of
the beanie/s you want to make, one (1) ball will make 6-12 beanies.
3.5 mm Hook.
Gauge: Row 1-2 should
measure approximately 5cm in diameter (across the widest part)
Rounds 1-2 are the same for all sizes:
1)
Ch 4, 11 dc into 4th ch from hook,
slst to join
2)
Ch 3, dc into same, 2dc into each dc around,
slst to join
Micro preemie (16-20 weeks
gestation):
3)
Ch 3, BPdc, *dc, BPdc* repeat around, slst to
join
4)
Ch 3, dc *BPdc, dc* repeat around, slst to join
5)
Repeat row 3
6)
Repeat row 4
7)
Repeat row 3
8)
Ch 1, crab stitch (reverse sc) around, slst to
join.
Mini Preemie (20-30 weeks
gestation):
3) Ch 3, dc into same, BPdc, *2dc into next st, BPdc* repeat
around, slst to join
4) Ch 3, BPdc, *dc, BPdc* repeat around, slst to join
5) Ch 3, dc *BPdc, dc* repeat around, slst to join
6) Repeat row 4
7) Repeat row 5
8-11) continue to alternate Repeats of Row 4 and 5
12) Ch 1, crab stitch (reverse sc) around, slst to join.
Preemie (30-36 weeks
gestation):
3) Ch 3, dc into same, BPdc, *2dc into next st, BPdc* repeat
around, slst to join
4) Ch 3, dc into same, BPdc into next 2 stitches, *2dc into
next st, BPdcinto next 2 stitches* repeat around, slst to join
5) Ch 3, BPdc, *dc, BPdc* repeat around, slst to join
6) Ch 3, dc *BPdc, dc* repeat around, slst to join
7) Repeat row 5
8) Repeat row 6
9-13) continue to alternate Repeats of Row 5 and 6
14) Ch 1, crab stitch (reverse sc) around, slst to join.
This looks like a GREAT PATTERN! I like how u gave different sized preemie instructions. That is a huge help. I donate caps to local hospital, so these will be great. Can u post an easy bootie pattern of different sizes also? Thank u!
ReplyDeleteThank you Val. I will add booties to my to-do-list.
ReplyDeletewhat is BPdc?
ReplyDeleteBPDC is Double crochet worked Behind the post.
DeleteI love this pattern and the wool is lovely! I'll make some preemie ones to donate. I found the pattern for babies but none for adults and would love to make myself one. Can you post it please?
ReplyDeleteThanks =-)
I am currently trying to make one of these hats. I am new to Crochet so we shall see how badly I mess it up lol. Right now I finished with row 3.. at this point is the circle supposed lay pretty flat or be more bowl shaped? (mine is laying somewhat flat..) I like that the stitches seem to be pretty stretchy too.. I hear that most hats for the micro-preemies are usually not stretchy enough. I couldn't find size 2-super fine so I am using size 3 light baby yarn. Is there a particular brand that carries a soft size 2 yarn? I looked around Michael's and the only size 2 I could find was stretchy sock yarn :/
ReplyDeleteAlso, the NICU does not take any donations of hats made with wool or wool blend (the micro-preemies often have negative reactions to it)
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