Preemie Collared Cardigan Set – Cute little two piece set, suitable for tiny babies or 16 inch in length doll.
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Preemie Collared Cardigan Set UK
Pattern Number CNC376
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
st. Stitch(es)
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
tch. Turning Chain
yrh. Yarn Round Hook
Inc. Increase
tr5tog. Make a Bobble (MB)
Leaving last loop of each tr on hook, work 5tr into next tr, yrh, pull through all loops.
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
3ch counts as first tr
To fit approx: 12 Inch chest premature Baby or 16 Inch length doll.
Coat: Finished length from shoulder approx 8 Inches
Sleeve length: From under arm to cuff approx 3.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
100 grams of King Cole Big Value Baby 4ply in colour 1
50 grams of King Cole Big Value Baby 4ply in colour 2
An equivalent yarn would be a sport weight
3.50mm crochet hook, 3 small buttons
TENSION – 4tr measures approx 1 inch
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UK INSTRUCTIONS:
COAT – Worked in one piece starting with yoke.
With colour 1 make 46ch, 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn. (45dc)
2nd Row – (RS) 3ch, 1tr into each dc to end. Turn. (44tr + 3ch)
3rd Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into next tr, * 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to last 2tr and 3ch, 2dc into next tr, 1dc into last tr, 1dc into top of 3ch. (56dc) Turn.
4th Row – Rpt 2nd Row. (55tr + 3ch)
5th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 2tr * 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 3tr * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. (69dc)
6th Row – Rpt 2nd Row. (68tr + 3ch)
7th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into next tr, * 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 3tr * rpt from * to * to last 2tr and 3ch, 2dc into next tr, 1dc into last tr, 1dc into top of 3ch. (86dc) Turn.
8th Row – Rpt 2nd Row. (85tr + 3ch)
9th Row – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 2tr, * 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 3tr * rpt from * to * to last 2tr and 3ch, 2dc into next tr, 1dc into last tr, 1dc into top of 3ch. (107dc) Turn.
10th Row – Rpt 2nd Row. (106tr + 3ch)
11th Row – (Divide for armholes) 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into next tr, * 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 2tr * rpt from * to * 4 more times, miss 20tr, rpt from * to * 11 more times, miss 20tr, 1dc into next tr, rpt from * to * 4 more times, 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of last 2tr, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. (88dc)
Commence Skirt – 3ch, 1tr into each of next 21dc, 1tr into space between next 2dc, (see pic) 1tr into each of next 44dc, 1tr into space between next 2dc, 1tr into each of next 22dc. Turn. (89tr + 3ch)
Row 13 – 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn. (90dc)
Row 14 – 3ch, 1tr into each dc to end. Turn.
Row 15 – 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, 1dc into top of 3ch. Turn.
Rpt 14th & 15th Rows four more times or until 23 rows have been worked in all from the beginning. Fasten off.
24th Row – (Bobble Row) Join in colour 2, make 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into next dc, * MB into next dc (see abbrev), 1dc into each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc into last dc. Turn. Fasten off. (29 bobbles made)
25th Row – Join in colour 1, make 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc and bobble stitch to end. Turn. (90dc)
26th Row – 3ch, 1tr into each dc to end. Turn. (89tr + 3ch)
27th Row – 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end. Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 – With WS facing, join colour 1 to same tr stitch at base of armhole where you divided, (see pic) 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 2tr, * 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to last 2tr, 2dc into next tr, 1dc into next tr, 1dc into same dc at base of armhole in the same way as you worked on the beginning of row, ss to first dc on start of row. Turn. (27dc)
Second Row – 3ch, 1tr into each dc to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (26tr + 3ch)
Third Row – 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1dc, 1dc into each tr to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt Second & Third Rows until 9 rows have been worked from yoke. Turn. Fasten off.
Tenth Row – (Bobble Row) Join in colour 2, make 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into next dc, * MB into next dc, 1dc into each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, MB into last dc, ss to base of dc on beginning of row, ss to dc on beginning of row. Turn. Fasten off. (9 Bobbles made)
Eleventh Row – Join colour 1, make 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc and bobble to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (27dc)
Twelfth Row – 3ch, 1tr into each dc to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (26tr + 3ch)
Thirteenth Row – 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Cuff – Rpt Thirteenth Row twice. Fasten off. (27dc)
Collar – With RS facing, join colour 1 to first stitch on opposite side of cast on ch at neck edge, make 1ch, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn. (45dc)
Row 2 – (RS) 3ch, 1tr into each dc to end. Turn. (44tr + 3ch)
Row 3 – (Inc) 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into next tr, * 2dc into next tr, 1dc into each of next 3tr, * rpt from * to * to last 2tr and 3ch, 2dc into next tr, 1dc into last tr, 1dc into 3rd of 3ch. (56dc) Turn. Fasten off.
Row 4 – (Bobble Row) Join in colour 2, make 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into next dc, * MB into next dc, 1dc into each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn. Fasten off. (18 bobbles made)
Row 5 – Join colour 1, make 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each dc and bobble stitch to end. Turn. (56dc)
Row 6 – 3ch, 1tr into each dc to end. Turn. (55tr + 3ch)
Row 7 – 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end. Fasten off.
Button/Buttonhole Bands
Button Band – With WS facing, join colour 1 at neck edge (base of collar) on right hand side, 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, work 39 more dc evenly into row ends along front edge to end. Turn. (40dc)
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, work 2 more rows in dc on these stitches. Fasten off.
Buttonhole Band – Written for a boy, change sides for a girl.
With WS facing, join colour 1 to lower edge on left hand side, 1ch, work 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, work 39 more dc evenly into row ends along front to neck edge. Turn. (40dc)
Button Holes Row – 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, * 2ch, miss 1dc, 1dc into each of next 5dc, * rpt from * to * once, 2ch, miss 1dc, 1dc into each of the remaining dc. Turn. (3 buttonholes made)
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, work 1dc into each 2ch space and dc to end. Fasten off.
Finishing – Tie off and sew in any loose ends of yarn, sew on contrast colour buttons to correspond with buttonholes.
Pull on Hat – Made in rounds throughout.
With colour 1 make 62ch loosely, ss to first ch to make a ring, make 1ch, work 1dc into each ch to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (61dc)
Next Row – With RS of work facing make 3ch, work 1tr into each dc to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (60tr + 3ch)
Next Row – 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Fasten off. (61dc)
Bobble Row – Join in colour 2, make 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into next dc, * MB into next dc, 1dc into each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc, MB into next dc, 1dc into last dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. Fasten off. (20 Bobbles made)
Next Row – Join colour 1, make 1ch, work 1dc into each stitch to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (61dc)
Pattern Row 1 – 3ch, 1tr into each dc to end, ss to to top of 3ch on beginning of row. Turn. (60tr + 3ch)
Pattern Row 2 – 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each tr to end, ss to first dc. (61dc)
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 until 17 pattern rows have been worked in all from bobble row. Fasten off.
Front Edging – With RS facing, join colour 1 to first stitch on opposite side of cast on ch on front of hat, 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, 1dc into each ch to end, ss to first dc. Turn. (61dc)
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into stitch at base of 1ch, work 1dc into each dc to end, ss to first dc. Fasten off.
Crochet Tie – With colour 2 make 101ch, 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. (100dc) Fasten off.
Finishing – Sew in and tie off any loose ends of yarn, thread crochet tie through alternate tr’s on the 4th row from the top and tie in a bow.
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Preemie Collared Cardigan Set USA
Pattern Number CNC376
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
st. Stitch(es)
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
tch. Turning Chain
yo. Yarn Over
Inc. Increase
dc5tog. Make a Bobble (MB)
Leaving last loop of each dc on hook, work 5dc in next dc, yo, pull through all loops.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
To fit approx: 12 Inch chest premature Baby or 16 Inch length doll.
Coat: Finished length from shoulder approx 8 Inches
Sleeve length: From under arm to cuff approx 3.5 Inches
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
100 grams of King Cole Baby 4ply in colour 1
50 grams of Baby 4ply in colour 2
An equivalent yarn would be a sport weight
3.50mm crochet hook, 3 small buttons
GAUGE – 4dc measures approx 1 inch
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UK INSTRUCTIONS:
COAT – Worked in one piece starting with yoke.
With color 1 ch46, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (45sc)
2nd Row – (RS) ch3, 1dc in each sc to end. Turn. (44dc + ch3)
3rd Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in next dc, * 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc and ch3, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in last dc, 1sc in top of ch3, (56sc) Turn.
4th Row – Rpt 2nd Row. (55dc + ch3)
5th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 2dc * 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 3dc * rpt from * to * to end, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. (69sc)
6th Row – Rpt 2nd Row. (68dc + ch3)
7th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in next dc, * 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 3dc * rpt from * to * to last 2dc and ch3, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in last dc, 1sc in top of ch3 (86sc). Turn.
8th Row – Rpt 2nd Row. (85dc + ch3)
9th Row – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 2dc, * 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 3dc * rpt from * to * to last 2dc and ch3, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in last dc, 1sc in top of ch3. (107sc) Turn.
10th Row – Rpt 2nd Row. (106dc + ch3)
11th Row – (Divide for armholes) ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in next dc, * 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 2dc * rpt from * to * 4 more times, skip 20dc, rpt from * to * 11 more times, skip 20dc, 1sc in next dc, rpt from * to * 4 more times, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of last 2dc, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. (88sc)
Commence Skirt – ch3, 1dc in each of next 21sc, 1dc in space between next 2sc (see pic below), 1dc in each of next 44sc, 1dc in space between next 2sc, 1dc in each of next 22sc. Turn. (89dc + ch3)
Row 13 – ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. (90sc)
Row 14 – ch3, 1dc in each sc to end. Turn.
Row 15 – ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn.
Rpt 14th & 15th Rows four more times or until 23 rows have been worked in all from the beginning. Fasten off.
24th Row – (Bobble Row) Join in color 2, ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in next sc, * MB in next sc (see abbrev), 1sc in each of next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to end, 1sc in last sc. Turn. Fasten off. (29 bobbles made)
25th Row – Join in color 1, ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each sc and bobble stitch to end. Turn. (90sc)
26th Row – ch3, 1dc in each sc to end. Turn. (89dc + ch3)
27th Row – ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end. Fasten off.
Sleeves x 2 – With WS facing, join color 1 to same dc stitch at base of armhole where you divided, (see pic) ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each of next 2dc, * 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in next dc, 1sc in same sc at base of armhole in the same way as you worked on the beginning of row, sl st to first sc on start of row. Turn. (27sc)
Second Row – ch3, 1dc in each sc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (26dc + ch3)
Third Row – ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of 1sc, 1sc in each dc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt Second & Third Rows until 9 rows have been worked from yoke. Turn. Fasten off.
Tenth Row – (Bobble Row) Join in color 2, ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in next sc, * MB in next sc, 1sc in each of next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to last sc, MB in last sc, sl st to base of sc on beginning of row, sl st to sc on beginning of row. Turn. Fasten off. (9 Bobbles made)
Eleventh Row – Join color 1, ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each sc and bobble to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (27sc)
Twelfth Row – ch3, 1dc in each sc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (26dc + ch3)
Thirteenth Row – ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Cuff – Rpt Thirteenth Row twice. Fasten off. (27sc)
Collar – With RS facing, join color 1 to first stitch on opposite side of cast on ch at neck edge, ch1, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (45sc)
Row 2 – (RS) ch3, 1dc in each sc to end. Turn. (44dc + ch3)
Row 3 – (Inc) ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in next dc, * 2sc in next dc, 1sc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc and ch3, 2sc in next dc, 1sc in last dc, 1sc in 3rd of ch3. (56sc) Turn. Fasten off.
Row 4 – (Bobble Row) Join in color 2, ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in next sc, * MB in next sc, 1sc in each of next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to end. Turn. Fasten off. (18 bobbles made)
Row 5 – Join color 1, ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each sc and bobble stitch to end. Turn. (56sc)
Row 6 – ch3, 1dc in each sc to end. Turn. (55dc + ch3)
Row 7 – ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end. Fasten off.
Button/Buttonhole Bands
Button Band – With WS facing, join color 1 at neck edge (base of collar) on right hand side, ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, work 39 more sc evenly in row ends along front edge to end. Turn. (40sc)
Starting with ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, work 2 more rows in sc on these stitches. Fasten off.
Buttonhole Band – Written for a boy, change sides for a girl.
With WS facing, join color 1 to lower edge on left hand side, ch1, work 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, work 39 more sc evenly in row ends along front to neck edge. Turn. (40sc)
Button Holes Row – ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, * ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in each of next 5sc, * rpt from * to * once, ch2, skip 1sc, 1sc in each of the remaining sc. Turn. (3 buttonholes made)
Starting with ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, work 1sc in each ch2 space and sc to end. Fasten off.
Finishing – Tie off and sew in any loose ends of yarn, sew on contrast color buttons to correspond with buttonholes.
Pull on Hat – Made in rounds throughout.
With color 1 ch62 loosely, sl st to first ch to make a ring, ch1, work 1sc in each ch to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (61sc)
Next Row – With RS of work facing ch3, work 1dc in each sc to end, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (60dc + ch3)
Next Row – ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Fasten off. (61sc)
Bobble Row – Join in color 2, ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in next sc, * MB in next sc, 1sc in each of next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to last 2sc, MB in next sc, 1sc in last sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. Fasten off. (20 Bobbles made)
Next Row – Join color 1, ch1, work 1sc in each stitch to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (61sc)
Pattern Row 1 – ch3, 1dc in each sc to end, sl st to to top of ch3 on beginning of row. Turn. (60dc + ch3)
Pattern Row 2 – ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, sl st to first sc. (61sc)
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 until 17 pattern rows have been worked in all from bobble row. Fasten off.
Front Edging – With RS facing, join color 1 to first stitch on opposite side of cast on ch on front of hat, ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, 1sc in each ch to end, sl st to first sc. Turn. (61sc)
Starting with ch1, 1sc in stitch at base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Crochet Tie – With color 2 ch101, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. (100sc) Fasten off.
Finishing – Sew in and tie off any loose ends of yarn, thread crochet tie through alternate dc’s on the 4th row from the top and tie in a bow.
Preemie Collared Cardigan Set
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