This item came about upon a request from my daughter soon after the arrival of my grandson (now ten years ago). She wanted something that was all one piece, which would allow her to easily and quickly bundle him up, yet not require removing him from the car seat for trips to the grocery store or an outing to a restaurant. The warmth of the bulk-weight yarn ensures that baby is bundled sufficiently and the blanket style allows the easy removal once indoors without the need to disturb baby to unbundle. A PDF version of this pattern is available here.
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The pattern materials below calls for a bulky-weight yarn, but I have also used two strands of baby-weight yarn and a K hook, obtaining the same results with this pattern.
- SKILL LEVEL: Easy
- FINSHED SIZE: 18″x 55″ (46 cm x 140 cm) (at widest points)
MATERIALS:
- Lion Brand Baby’s First bulky weight (5) yarn
- Crochet Hook Size US K 10.5/6.5 mm
- Yarn needle
GAUGE: 11 stitches and 7 rows in pattern will produce an approximate 4”x4” swatch, using the hook size and yarn listed above.
PATTERN NOTES: Looking from back to front of a half double crochet (HDC) stitch, you will see three loops – the back loop (BL), front loop (FL) and just below the front look is the lower front loop (LFL).
ABBREVIATIONS:
- ST – stitch
- CH – chain
- SL T – slip stitch
- HDC – half double crochet (in both front and back loops)
- BL HDC – half double crochet in back loop only (see pattern notes)
- LFL HDC – half double crochet in lower front loop only (see pattern notes)
- DC – double crochet
PATTERN: BL HDC in next stitch, LFL HDC in next stitch (continue to alternate across row)
Chain 52 for the foundation row.
ROW 1: HDC in 3rd chain from hook and in each CH across, CH 2, turn. Skipped chains count as first HDC. (51 HDC).
ROW 2:ST (CH 2 at end of previous row counts as first HDC now and throughout). Begin working pattern in next ST and work across to turning CH, HDC in turning CH. CH 2, turn. (51 HDC)
ROWS 3-52: Repeat row 2. At end of row 52 CH 1, turn. (51 HDC)
ROW 53: SL ST in first 3 STs, CH 2. FL HDC in next ST. Begin working pattern in next ST and continue across to last 2 STs and turn CH. HDC in next ST, CH 1, turn. Leaving ST and turning CH unworked. (47 HDC)
ROWS 54-57: Repeat row 53 four times (31 HDC in row 57).
ROW 58 (opening for bottom seatbelt latch): LFL HDC in 2nd ST. Work pattern for ten STs, HDC in next ST, CH 5, skip next five STs, HDC in next ST, LFL HDC in nest ST, work in pattern stitch to turning CH. HDC in turning CH, CH 2, turn. (See photo below)
ROW 59: LFL HDC in next ST, work in pattern for ten STs, HDC in next ST, HDC in each of next five CHs, HDC in next ST, LFL HDC in next ST, work in pattern to turning CH, HDC in turning CH, CH 2, turn.
ROWS 60-92: Repeat Row 2. (31 HDC)
HOOD (Back)
ROW 93: SL ST in first nine STs, CH 2, LFL HDC in next ST Work in pattern for 12 stitches, HDC in next ST, CH 2, turn, leaving remaining 8 STs unworked. (15 HDC).
ROWS 94-103: Repeat Row 2. Finish off at end of row 103. Turn work to begin sides and top of hood at point where you finished off.
HOOD (Top and Sides)
ROW 104: CH 17 and join with HDC to larger piece just worked at point where next row would begin if you had turned your work at end of last row worked. (See photo below). LFL HDC in next ST, begin working pattern in next stitch and continue across row to turning CH, HDC in turning CH, CH 18, turn.
ROW 105: HDC in 3rd CH from hook and in each of next 15 CHs, HDC in next ST, LFL HDC in next ST, work in pattern across row to last ST, HDC in last ST and in each of next 17 CHs. CH 2, turn. (See photo below)
ROWS 106-111: Repeat Row 2. At end of row 111 CH 3, turn.
ROW 112: DC in 2nd ST and in each ST across. (49 DC, counting CH 3 from end of previous row as first DC). FINISH OFF. Weave in all loose ends.
HOOD ASSEMBLY:
Fold top/side section of right side of hood matching the opposite end of chains on row 104 to the ends of rows 93-104 (see photo above).
Fold top/side section of left side of hood matching the opposite end of chains on row 104 to the ends of rows 93-104 (see photo above).
So, now you are ready to put the finishing touches to your beautiful work…
Crochet a chain of desired length (I did 112 chains) finish off and work ends of yarn into work. Weave chain through Row 112 DC stitches which is the front of the hood for the hood tie. (In the alternative, you could use ribbon). Weave in all loosed ends.
I truly hope you enjoy this pattern and find it easy to complete. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment or use my contact form below.
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