2 for 1 Free crochet pattern

I am honored to be participating in the Preemie Crochet Challenge, being hosted by Sunflower Cottage Crochet. Each day there will be a new pattern offered for free. Both of these patterns were designed specifically for this event.

This event means a great deal to me because I developed pre-eclampsia with 2 of my 3 children, which resulted in both of my boys being premature. Hospitals are always needing donations, and hats are perfect since babies body temperature s can drop quickly. And, they are so tiny, they can be worked up quickly.

My hope is the the hats made and donated from my patterns will bring a baby and their families some comfort. And, bring the maker some joy, as well.

On August 22nd you may follow the link and download a free PDF copy of these patterns. Or you can view them for free always on the blog.

PLEASE NOTE THAT BY TAKING THE FREE PDF PATTERN YOU ARE PLEDGING TO DONATE AT LEAST ONE ITEM MADE FROM THAT PATTERN TO A SUITABLE CHARITY / UNIT / FAMILY. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT.

Now on to the patterns:

Simple Preemie Hat

Difficulty: Easy

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Materials Needed:

5 mm hook 1 skein, Knit Picks Gloss DK, main color (mc)

1 skein, Knit Picks Gloss DK, contrast color (cc) scissors needle

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Stitches Used:

ch= chain

dc = double crochet

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Additional Terms

©2020 Three Fates Creations. This pattern is not to be duplicated or resold, and not to be reproduced commercially. You may sell finished products on Etsy, at farmers markets, and craft fairs, but please credit Three Fates Creations as the pattern’s author. Thank you.

FP-DC (front post double crochet): yo, insert hook, from the front, around post of DC of previous row. Yo, pull through 2 stitches. Yo and pull through last 2 stitches.

Gauge: diameter= 3 inches, length= 4 inches

Size: preemie

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Additional Notes:

Hat is worked from the top in the round. Chain at the beginning of round does not count as a stitch.

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Pattern:

Rnd 1: With MC, make a magic ring. DC x 11. Join with slst.

Rnd 2. Ch 3. 2DC in each stitch around. Join.(22)

Rnd 3. Ch 3. *2DC in next DC, DC in next. Repeat from * around. Join with a slat. (33)

Rnd 4-8. Ch 3. DC in each stitch around . Join with a slst. (33)

Change to CC.

Rnd 9. Ch 3.* FP-DC in next stitch. DC in next. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

Star Stitch Beanie

-By Three Fates Creations-

Difficulty: intermediate

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Materials Needed:

5 mm hook 1 skein, Knit Picks Gloss DK, main color (mc)

1 skein, Knit Picks Gloss DK, contrast color (cc) scissors needle

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Stitches Used:

ch= chain

Sc = single crochet

Bl= back loop of stitch

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Additional Terms

Star stitch: First stitch of round-ch 4, insert hook in second ch from hook,pull up a loop, insert hook in next ch and pull up a loop, twice(4 loops on hook) Insert hook in 1st st of row and pull up a loop, and pull up a loop in next st. (6 loops on hook) Yo and pull through all six loops. Yo, and pull through loop on hook(forms the eye of the stitch). First star stitch made.

Next star stitch-Insert hook through eye of stitch and pull up a loop, insert hook through the last leg of previous star stitch. (3 loops on hook), insert hook in same stitch the previous star was worked in and pull up a loop, pull up a loop in the next 2 stitches (6 loops on hook). Yo and pull through all 6 loops. Star stitch made. Repeat to continue star stitch row.

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Gauge: diameter= 3 inches, length= 4 inches

Size: preemie

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Additional Notes:

Hat is worked from the bottom band to the top, in the round. Each round you will join and turn. The beginning chain does not count as a stitch, other than the star rows where you start the stitch in the chain. The top of the hat is seamed when finished.

Pattern:

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Ribbing:

Rnd 1:(CC) Ch 5. Sc in next 4.Turn.

Rnd 2. Ch 1. Sc in BL of each st.

Repeat this row until strips measure 11 inches. Seam first and last row together. Fasten off.

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Body:

Rnd 1: With cc place 40 sc evenly on the edge of band. Join. Turn.

Rnd 2: ch 3.With mc make first star stitch. Work star stitches in rest of round. Join. Turn.

Rnd 3: ch 2. 2 hdc in the eye of the star. Continue working 2hdc in each eye of star stitch around. Join. Turn.

Rnd 4: work round 2.

Rnd 5: work round 3.

Rnd 6: work round 2.

Rnd 7: work round 3.

Rnd 8: work round 2.

Rnd 9: work round 3.

Rnd 10: work round 2.

Rnd 11: work round 3. Fasten off but leave enough length to seam top of hhat seam the top closed.

©️2020 Three Fates Creations

This pattern is not to be duplicated or resold, and not to be reproduced commercially. You may sell finished products on Etsy, at farmers markets, and craft fairs, but please credit Three Fates Creations as the pattern’s author. Thank you!