"Childrens Hospital Donation"

"Childrens Hospital Donation"
This is the load of Baby Hats, Blankies, Teddy's Bears & Dolls we took to
Childrens Hospital In Little Rock today.. There are over 400 Baby hats...

Friday, July 22, 2011

Josiah's Blankie

                                           "JMSQ "Copyright © 2011

                           Josiah is Hebrew - meaning - "The Lord saves"

This blankie is perfect for covering your baby in their car seat, or over your baby in their bassinett. These are also perfect for giving to the elderly to cover their legs when sitting in chairs just relaxing.
I like to lay them over my chest while reading, I feel both the warmth as well as the many prayers being said while knitting away...JMSQ

Measures 18" x 25"

Made with Bernat Baby Yarn

6 st markers

10 Needles


CO 69
Rows 1-10: Knit Across

{next 24 rows}
Row 11: k 5, place marker, k 59, place marker, k 5
Row 12: k 5, p 59, k 5
Row's 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33:
Knit across
Row's 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34:
Repeat row 12

{Cross insert}
Row 36: k 5, p 11, k 7, place marker, k 29, place marker, k 4, p 11, k 5
Row 37: K across
Row 38: k 5, p 11, k 4, k 29, k 4, p 11, k 5
Row's 39, 41 & 43: Repeat row 37
Row's 40, 42, & 44:  Repeat row 38
Row 45: Repeat row 36
Row 46: k 5, p 11, k 4, p 29, k 4, p 11, k 5
Row 47: Repeat row 37
Row 48: k 5, p 11, k 4, p 13, k 3, p 13, k 4, p 11, k 5
Row's: 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69:
Repeat row 37 (knit across)
Row's: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70:
Repeat row 48
Row 71: Knit across
Row 72: k 5, p 11, k 4, p 8, k 13, p 8, k 4, p 11, k 5
Row's 73 & 75: Knit across
Row's 74 & 76: Repeat row 72
Row 77: Knit across
Row 78: Repeat row 48
Row's 79 & 81: Knit across
Row's 80 & 82: Repeat row 48
Row 83: Knit across
Row 84: k 5, p 11, k 4, p 29, k 4, p 11, k 5
Row 85: Knit across
Row 86: Repeat row 84
Row 87: Knit across
Row 88: k 5, p 11, k 37, p 11, k 5,
Row's 89, 91, 93: Knit across
Row's 90, 92, 94: Repeat row 88

(next 24 rows)
Row 95: Knit across
Row 96: k 5, p 59, k 5
Row's 97, 99, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117:
Knit across
Row's 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118:
Repeat row 96

(last 10 rows)
Row's 119-128: Knit across

Bind off and tuck in tails

Friday, July 1, 2011

Baby Bibs - Both Crochet & Knitted Patterns

{(L) Crochet Bib - (R) Knitted Bib}

This is the same pattern done both in crochet and knitted. Either way they are quick & easy to make and use for that little extra gift you were just looking for.


 "JMSQ" Copyright June 17th © 2011

{ch 2 DOES count as a st made}

H hook
WW yarn
Row 1: ch 23, 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each st across

Row 2-18: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, turn

Row 19: ch 1, sl st across to last 5 sts, 1 hdc in each of last 5 sts (5 hdc's)

Row 20: ch 2, 1 hdc in next 4 sts

Repeat row 20 until neck strap measures 8" (About 21 rows)

Row 21: ch 2, 1 hdc in next st, ch 1 skip 1, 1 hdc in last 2 sts (4 sts PLUS 1 ch 1 space)

Row 22 - 23: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across (5 sts)

Row 24: Repeat row 21

Row 25 - 26: Repeat row 22

Row 27: Repeat row 21

Row 28-29: Repeat row 22
Fasten off and tuck in tail

Securly sew on button



Size 10 needles
WW yarn
1 1/2 inch button (attach Securly)


Cast on 25 stitches
Knit every row until bib is square (about 7 inches wide)
Cast off/bind off 20 stitches (5 sts remaining)

Knit every row until strap is 8 inches long from cast off edge

Buttonhole row: Knit two stitches, yarn over, knit two together, knit one
Knit until 3 ridges show after buttonhole (5 rows)
Repeat buttonhole row
Knit until 3 ridges show after buttonhole (5 rows)
Repeat buttonhole row
Knit until 3 ridges show after buttonhole (5 rows)

Bind off remaining stitches
Sew button on the base of the bib on the side opposite the strap


Sometimes I am in need of a "last minute" baby shower gift, or just
a special gift to take to the hospital when visiting a new mommy.
It's also very easy, so it makes a good project to practice
your knitting skills on.