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PREEMIE BEAUTY

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My oldest grand-nephew was a preemie.  Before we knew about that, of course, I had begun to crochet a babyghan for the baby.  His mom was quite ill during her entire pregnancy and spent most of it in the hospital.  When Nicholas was born (10 years ago in February!), he weighed just under three pounds.  But, despite it all, there was nothing wrong with him!  He quickly gained weight, suffered no setbacks, and went home with mom and dad about three weeks after his birth.  We were all so fortunate.

I’ve never really known another preemie ‘personally’.  Of course, we are all aware that there are so many preemies now, especially with so many multiples.  Many people ask for preemie patterns and measurements are sometimes difficult to determine since birth weights vary so widely.  But, when I ran across this pattern, I just had to share it!

While this is for a girl, the same dimensions and patterns, minus the floral embellishments, would work fine for a little boy.  Any mom or dad would be so proud to have their child decked out in such garments made with love in every stitch.

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The free pattern for this set is available here.  These would make great charity projects and would be a fantastic way to use up those partial skeins.  What embellishments should we put on the cap for a boy?  How about some stars found here or a car found here .  What do you think??

Comments

  2. What a cute set!!

    Most hospital NICUs will gladly accept donations of hats and such for the babies!! The best way to keep a baby warm is with a hat! So even if you don’t personally know a preemie you can still stitch this up and donate it to a baby in need!!!

  3. I was a premie and im 45 years old back when i was born there were no premie clothes. so i wore doll clothes. its nice to see that there are patterns for premie clothes my daughters were all small and new born and 0-3 months didnt fit so well. the dainty daisy pattern is adorable. im making one for my youngest grandaughter who is a month pold and very tiny built. thank you for the pattern

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Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf – A Fun and Festive Pattern Worth Revisiting

Some crochet patterns are practical, some are pretty, and some are just pure holiday fun. This Christmas Tree Crochet Scarf from CraftBits falls firmly into that last category, and honestly, that is exactly why it caught my eye again. It is quirky, cheerful, and the kind of novelty scarf that makes people smile before you have even had a chance to explain that yes, you really did make it yourself. The pattern comes from CraftBits and creates a scarf made up of Christmas tree motifs joined together into one gloriously festive wearable.

If this scarf looks a little familiar, you might already have spotted it in our roundup of 18 Free Christmas Crochet Scarf Patterns To Make As Gifts or in our collection of 15 Fun And Silly Crochet Scarf Patterns. It has definitely popped up on Crochet.CraftGossip before, and for good reason. It is one of those patterns that manages to be both wearable and wonderfully ridiculous, which is a very fine line in the world of festive crochet.

What I like most about this design is that it does not try to be subtle. It fully embraces the novelty Christmas vibe, and sometimes that is exactly what a seasonal project needs. The scarf is made using repeated tree shapes, so it has that satisfying motif-based construction that many crocheters enjoy. It also gives you the chance to play with embellishments like pom poms and stars, which adds even more personality to the finished piece. According to the CraftBits pattern, the scarf uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn, a size I hook, and simple decorative extras including felt and pom poms.

This would be such a fun project for a holiday party outfit, an ugly sweater event, a handmade gag gift, or just for someone who genuinely loves festive accessories. We all know at least one person who would wear this proudly while serving Christmas lunch or turning up to school pickup in December like the absolute queen of holiday spirit.

It is also the sort of pattern that feels a little nostalgic in the best possible way. CraftBits has had this project around for years, and it still holds up because novelty crochet never really goes away. It just waits patiently for the rest of us to catch up again. And let’s be honest, there is something refreshing about a project that does not take itself too seriously. Not every scarf needs to be neutral, elegant, or sensible. Some scarves are allowed to be actual Christmas trees.

So yes, you may have seen this one before in our scarf roundups, but I think it deserves its own little spotlight too. If you are in the mood to make something playful, memorable, and completely unapologetic for the holiday season, this one is worth another look.