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Top Five Crochet Patterns For Your Tot

August 17, 2013 by jd wolfe

crochet ruffle tot slipper

I think this is just about the cutest tot slipper I’ve ever seen.  They work up so quickly that you can make one to match each outfit – or at least crochet the ruffle to match each outfit.  You’ll have fun working up these pretty things! The pattern can be found here.  I need to get this pattern in an adult size so I can have pretty ruffled slippers too!

crochet spiderman cap

Spidey is always popular with the little boys (and lots of big boys too).  Over at littlethingsblogged.com you can get your free pattern to make this cute cap.  Bet you can’t make just one!

crochet baby surprise jacket

We all need a fantastic baby/tot cardigan pattern that we can crochet in a snap – for a gift, for charity, or just cuz.  I always return to this crochet variation of the Baby Surprise Jacket.  Since babies don’t have necks, I make mine with no collar for babies and with or without for tots.  I prefer without the collar.  Still makes a lovely sweater that will be worn and treasured for years, maybe even generations.  Here’s a good version of the pattern although you can find plenty of others. It works up equally well in a variety of yarn weights, any color(s), and even in stripes to use up partial skeins.  Pick tot’s (mom’s) favorite color to create a surefire hit!

crochet baby's best bumpy blanket

Every kid needs a crochet to drag around, a security blanket to keep him or her warm and safe.  This is my newest favorite.  I have made a LOT of babyghans.  It’s my favorite go-to project because it doesn’t require weeks of crochet commitment for me, can be very inexpensive depending on the yarn I use, and has always been well received.  I tend to use easy care fibers – on the low end, it’s worsted weight acrylic.  On the high end, supewash baby merino is my favorite.  Both are easy care and wear like iron.  I have years of evidence of the degree of love my babyghans have received.  What greater compliment can a crocheter have than for her (or his) babyghan be the favorite blankey?

cro baby kneehi socks 0113

This is one of my absolute favorite patterns for babies and tots and it’s one that I make often.  Dot Matthews must have been reading my mind when she designed this pattern.  When my oldest son was born, I could actually buy knee high socks (think cable knit knee highs) so that those cute little legs didn’t get cold when his britches hiked up.  These also stay in place far better than booties or regular socks.  When worked up in appropriate colors, they can look boyish or girlish.  Dot’s pattern is for size 3-6 months, but you can easily increase the size without knowing higher math. 

 

 If you are no more of a fan of crocheting socks than I am, rest assured these are not crocheted like ‘real’ socks.  They are more like tube socks or slipper socks, so no short rows or much turning.  They work up quickly and easily in your choice of yarns.  Again, I stick to hardy acrylics or superwash merino.  Another good choice for these is Wool-ese (or similar) which combines the warmth of wool with the easy care of acrylic.  Cost effective too.

SIZE: 3 to 6 months

 

SKILL: easy

 

HOOK: J

 

YARN: Caron Simply Soft, Coconut 9601, 2 oz/110 yds

 

SUPPLIES: scissors, blunt yarn needle, tape measure,

 

MEASUREMENTS: 7 1/2″ toe to cuff; 3 1/2″ across (layed flat)

 

GAUGE: 12 sts = 2″; 5 rows = 2″

 

 

 

 

STITCHES/ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; sc = single crochet; dc = double crochet; sl st = slip stitch; st = stitch; sk = skip; ea = each

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: (sc, dc) = make 1 single crochet and 1 double crochet both in the stitch indicated.

 

INSTRUCTIONS (make 2)

 

ROUND 1: ch 3, 18 dc in first ch. Join in first dc. (18 dc)

 

ROUND 2: ch 1, (sc, dc) in same st as join.

*sk next st,

(sc, dc) in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (18 sts)

 

ROUND 3: ch 1, (sc, dc) in same st as join,

*sk next dc,

(sc, dc) in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (18 sts)

ROUNDS 4 thru round 20: Repeat round 3.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

So, there you have my Top Five crochet goodies for tots.  Obviously there are lots of variations on these themes.  You may well have other favorite patterns in each category.  But, if you keep a stash of one or two of these items, you’ll be prepared for showers, surprises, and charity events.  Please feel free to post pattern names or links to your own favorites in the Comments Section below.  I’d love to check them out!

worsted weight yarn

 

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Comments

  1. Barbara says

    August 18, 2013 at 9:33 am

    http://www.crochetme.com/media/p/94998.aspx

    I like this one for charity crocheting. Simple, easy. Baby Kimono Wrap. You can make a lot of these with little effort. No collars:-)

  2. Sheri *¿* says

    August 22, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    Love the cardi!

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