Doll Blanket

This is a simple 18 inch baby blanket that can be used for a doll.

 I love the way the yarn worked up. If it is knitted it works into stripes but using the crochet pattern it worked up in patches that look interesting.

The pattern is simple and works up fast.

I used an odd number of chains.

The instruction below are in US TERMS

In the second chain from the hook *SC and DC in the same stitch Skip 1 stitch rep from * across ending with a SC in the last stitch.

Ch1 turn

SC and DC in first stitch

* Skip 1 stitch, SC and DC in next stitch repeat from * across ending Skip 1 stich and SC in last stitch.

Do this until the blanket is a big as you want.

This creates a lovely blanket that does not have holes in to so would be nice for Preemie blanket as well.

COASTERS

 Coasters are a fun and quick project that I like to make as gifts or for charities. Cotton yarn is needed as it not only holds the shape better they absorb the heat from a mug as well.

You can find all sorts of patterns for coasters and I like the simple patterns. Ravelry have plenty to chose from.

RAVELRY

They have a wide selection of knitting and crochet patterns that are fun to make. 

These are made with a variegated cotton yarn in spring like colours.

The large coaster can be used under a vase or a plant pot on a table or as a place mat. The matching coasters make it a nice set as gift.

These are bright and the white border makes the colours pop.

These are knitted using a corner to corner pattern. I always have a problem making them look square. they really need blocking to help them hold the shape.

All these are for the MK Friends Charity at the Hospital ready for their Spring Fayre in April.

Rainbow Babies

 I love Jean Greenhowe patterns. All the patterns are easy to follow and fun to make.

RAINBOW BABIES

The idea is to make the dolls colourful and the little bags are a fun touch.

This time I did not make the little bags, no particular reason I just wanted to move onto other things.

I wanted to make them with different skin tones to add variety. They are quick to make and don't take a lot of toy filling. This time I used safety eyes as sometimes sewn eyes can be picked at by little fingers and pull out.

I marked the 10th row and added the eyes after a few more knitted rows. I also sewed the mouth and nose in place before I stuffed the doll. 

The sewn buttons on the doll was done using a long sewing needle for toy making. these were added after I stuffed the doll. I took the yarn into the neck and fastened it off securely. 

The scarf is sewn in place so it can't be lost and a little one will not choke on it. 

These are fun to make and can be made will bright colours or if you want softer colours.

Spring Shawl

 Shawls are lovely to wear and to make. I like simple patterns, it means I can listen to my audio books or watch TV as I crochet. 

I had some lovely yarn that had spring like colours and is really soft to the touch.

I found the pattern here SPRING SHAWL The instructions are in UK crochet terms. 

Here is a site that explains the different terms.

US v UK Crochet Terms

The shawl I made used 200g of DK yarn using 5mm crochet hook. It is not too big and just right to keep your shoulders warm. I hope the Hospital will like it.