PREEMIE
CAPS 1
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my donation for 2018.
A
few days back there was a post on Facebook about a requirement for preemie and
new born baby caps at a hospital in Victoria.
As I am going to be visiting Australia shortly, this seemed God send…
how can I resist?
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Materials used : Today I’ve used some a combination of
yarns. Please check each individual
creation for information.
Abbreviations used :
ch
: chain ch-sp
: chain space
sp
: space rep
: Repeat
fsc : Foundation single crochet
dc : Double crochet
Stitches used :
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Foundation half double crochet (fhdc) : This is an easy way to start a row of hdc without the starting chain row.
Here is an easy video tutorial https://youtu.be/SEG2UCRfypA
Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;
yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg
Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8
Here is a sizing chart for general head sizing :
Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA
Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM
Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI
Instructions using U.S terminology
For
my preemie caps I have worked the pattern ensuring I have a total length of 4 -
5” and a circumference of 11 - 12”. This is what worked for me, using my
yarn(s) and hook. Please check the top
of this blog for a sizing chart.
In
general the pattern I’ve used for my caps is as follows. I have given links for the caps I’ve been
inspired by, but the general principle I’ve used is the same for all of my caps
– ensuring I get the preemie size right.
Start Round 1 : with a magic circle and 10 hdc in that circle.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st hdc.
(10)
Round 2 :
(Increase round ) :
2 hdc in the 1st hdc and in each hdc all around.
Join
with a sl-st to the 1st hdc. (20)
Round 3 :
(Increase round ) :
hdc in the 1st hdc ; 2 hdc in the next hdc ;
*hdc
in the next hdc ; 2 hdc in the next hdc* ;
rep
*to* all around.
Join
with a sl-st to the 1st hdc. (30)
Round 4 :
(Increase round ) :
hdc in the 1st 3 hdc ; 2 hdc in the next hdc ;
*hdc
in the next 3 hdc ; 2 hdc in the next hdc* ;
rep
*to* all around.
Join
with a sl-st to the 1st hdc. (36)
Check
that your hat circumference is about 12” for preemie.
Please check the top of this blog for a sizing chart and the ideas below as well
1. Hat circumference = measure around the head just above ears and subtract one inch for a nicely fitted finished hat.
2. Crown width = (this is a flat circular top of the hat) you need to divide hat circumference by 3.14 (pi).
3. Hat height = Head circumference / 10 x 4.
So you need to measure circumference of the head (round head measurement) and keep checking the outer circumference of your work.
There is another trick for measuring circumference (without running your measure tape all around the edge of your circle as you are working).
This works for a cap that you are working top down, from the crown of the head.
It works by dividing your round head measure by pi (3.14).
So say your head measurement is 22, divide 22 by 3.14 = 7.
Remember when calculating diameter, you must account for the stretch of your yarn too.
So once the ‘flat portion’ for the crown (or the first few rounds while you are still increasing) of your cap is 7” diameter, you can stop increases and start increasing just the length (without increasing stitches for the round)
Right then, back to the pattern sheet.
Round 5 :
hdc in the 1st hdc and in each hdc all around.
Join
with a sl-st to the 1st hdc. (36)
Rep
Round 5 till you have a finished length of 4”.
Now
below are some pattern links for my inspirations.
See what works for you with your yarn and
hook. Cheers.
1.
Simple preemie cap
The
very first pattern I’ve chosen is a really cute and simple one at https://hearthookhome.com/beanie-hat-for-preemie-babies-free-crochet-pattern/
Materials used : For the blue one, I have used a few grams of
4-Seasons Pony 4-ply acrylic yarn with a 4 mm
This yarn is not specific for this project.You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns
Skill level : Easy
The
yarn I’ve used is not the one specified by the designer.
However I started and
worked as many rounds as instructed.
When the designer said continue without
further increase, I checked my work circumference, and found it was not
sufficient for a new born (cap intended for new born) – so I just continued
increases till I got the circumference right, and then continued without
increase till I had the length needed for the cap.
Easy enough, right?
Just for a small finish, I ended with a row of crab stitch or reverse single crochet.
Crab Stitch or Reverse Single Crochet stitch : Here’s an easy video tutorial at https://youtu.be/cG3crwyHPnk
2.
Knit & crochet simple preemie cap
With
this pattern you get a knitted and crochet version at http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/preemie-hats
Just
changing yarn colours and mixing the colours up makes *such* a difference.
It almost looks like a different pattern,
doesn’t it?
Materials used : I have used a few grams of (Indian) Vardhaman Millenium as well as 4-ply Oswal acrylic yarn with a 4 mm
These yarns are not specific for this project.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well
Skill level : Easy
I’ve
alternated the yellow working the sc rows with the off white just to offset the
pattern and give it more oomph.. and I totally love it, don’t you?
I
have worked the pattern using dc and sc as well as hdc and sc, and they both
look lovely. I ended it with crab stitch
or reverse single crochet stitch just for a difference, and that looks swell
too. So go ahead, be creative and spread
smiles.
3.
The textured preemie cap
You
just cannot miss out on this superb pattern – it’s just so simple and the
pattern is just too good. Come along and
get this free pattern at
4.
Shelled baby hat
This
is such a cute pattern – made either in
one solid colour or variegated colours, this is another one you should try
out.
Please
note
that this pattern uses UK terminology
Free
pattern at
Materials used : I have used a few grams of (Indian) Vardhaman Millenium for the off-white cap and 4-ply Oswal acrylic yarn (grey + orange) with a 4
mm
This yarn is not specific for this project.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well
Skill level : Easy
5.
Shelled baby hat
This
is such a cute pattern, and I had a very similar yarn.
Free
crochet pattern at http://crochetgarden.com/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&cPath=66&products_id=278
Materials used : I have used a few grams of Stylecraft acrylic
yarn with a 4 mm
I bought this yarn in Australia from Spotlight stores. This yarn is not specific for this project.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns
Skill level : Easy
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