Grandma's Scalloped Baby Blanket

When I first started crocheting, I learned by making granny squares. I had a hard time when it came to crocheting straight across though. This pattern is one of the first that I was able to do that turned out looking right. It is a pattern that I found in my grandma's crochet materials that I inherited not too long after I started crocheting. It was in an old pamphlet so I wanted to share it with you.

Grandma's Scalloped Baby Blanket

Materials:

4-5 skeins of baby yarn. (The picture uses Bernat Softee Baby)

Size G hook (I crochet tight so I tend to go up a size. This is the size the pattern called for.)

Scissors

Needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations:

CH - chain

SC - single crochet

SP - space

SK - skip

DC - double crochet

ST - stitch

Pattern:

CH 119 to measure about 28 inches.

Row 1: SC in second CH from hook, (SK 2 CH, 5 DC in next CH, SK 2, SC in next CH for a shell) 19 times, end SK 2, 3 DC in last CH, CH 1, turn. 

Row 2: SC in same DC as turning CH and in next DC, * CH 1, DC in next SC, CH 1, SC in second DC of next shell, CH 1, SC in 4th DC of same shell, repeat from * across, end CH 1, DC in last SC, CH 3, turn.

Row 3: 2 DC in base of turning CH, * SC in CH between next 2 SC, shell in next DC, repeat from * across, end SC in last SC, CH 4, turn.

Row 4: * SC in second DC of shell, CH 1, SC in 4th DC of same shell, CH 1, DC in next SC, repeat from * across, end SC in turning CH, CH 1, turn.

Row 5: SC in first SC, * shell in next DC, SC in CH between 2 SC, repeat from * across, end 3 DC in turning CH, CH 1, turn.

Repeat rows 2 through 5 for pattern, working on 19 1/2 shells to measure 30 inches from start, end with row 2 or 4, CH1.

Border: SC closely around, DC in each ST, SK CH 1 SP between 2 SC, 5 SC in next 3 corners, 2 SC in side of each DC, SC in base of each DC on other end, join, CH 3. 2 DC in base of CH 3, SC in each SC with 5 SC in corner STS, end 2 DC in base of CH 3 (4th corner), join, CH 3.

Work 3 more rows of DC with 5 DC in each corner.

Row 6 - Ruffle: * (DC, CH1) twice in EVERY OTHER DC, repeat from * around.

Row 7: (DC, CH 3) in each DC.

Picot Row: In each CH 3 SP, work (SC, CH 3) twice.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Happy crocheting!

Little Sock Monkey

I was wanting to make a little version of the Basic Crochet Sock Monkey pattern by Patons so I made some adjustments to the pattern.

Here is what I did:

Materials:

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn 4 colors (If you would like, make sure that 2 of those colors are black for the eyes and red for the mouth. 1 is a color you would like for the feet and hands. 1 color for the body, arms, and legs.)
Size H hook
Needle to sew it together and weave in ends
Stuffing

Abbreviations:
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
SC - Single Crochet
sc2tog - Single Crochet 2 Stitches Together
YOH - Yarn Over Hook

Instructions:

Legs:

Make 2
(Stuff the legs as you work)

First Leg:
CH 2.
Row 1: 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook. Join with SL ST to first SC.
Row 2: CH 1. (1 SC in next SC. 2 SC in next SC) 3 times. Join with SL ST to first SC. 9 SC.
Row 3: CH 1. (1 SC in each of next 2 SC. 2 SC in next SC) 3 times. Join with SL ST to first SC. 12 SC.
Join color for body and SC evenly around for a total of 17 rows. 23 rows total

Second Leg:
Work as for First Leg. Do not fasten off. Continue as follows for Body

Body:
Join Second Leg to First Leg by working SL ST into last SC of First Leg.
Row 1: CH 1. 1 SC in each SC around First Leg, then 1 SC in each SC around Second Leg. Join with SL ST to first SC. 42 SC.
Row 2: CH 1. 1 SC in each SC around. Join with SL ST to first SC.
Repeat last round until the body measures about 5".
With first color (color for hands and feet) repeat 3 times.

Shape Head:

Row 1: CH 1. *1 SC in each of next 2 SC. Draw up a loop in each of next 2 SC. YOH and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. Rep from * around. Join with SL ST to first SC.
Continue as established, decreasing stitches evenly around each round (stuffing Head as you work). Fasten off, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw tightly. Fasten securely.

Arms (Make 2):

Work as written for First Leg.
Leave long tail to sew onto body.
Stuff arms.

Muzzle:
With color for mouth CH 5.
Row 1: 1 SC in second CH from hook. 1 SC in each of next 2 CH. 2 SC in last CH. Working into opposite side of ch, work 1 SC in each of next 3 CH. 2 SC in last CH. Join with SL ST to first SC.
Row 2: CH 1. 1 SC in each of first 3 SC. 2 SC in next SC. 1 SC in each of next 3 SC. 2 SC in last SC. Join with SL ST to first SC. Change to white.
Row 3-5: CH 1. 1 SC in each SC around. Join with SL ST to first SC. Rep last rnd 3 times more. Fasten off. Leave long tail to sew onto body.

Ears (Make 4):

CH 4
Row1: 1 SC in second CH from hook. 1 SC in each 2 CH. Turn.
Row 2: CH 1. 2 SC in first SC. 1 SC in each SC to last SC. 1 SC in last SC. Turn.
Row 3: CH 1. 1 SC in each SC to end. Turn.
Row 4: CH 1. SC2TOG. 1 SC. SC2TOG in last 2 stitches. Fasten off.

Joining Ears:
With WS facing each other, place 2 Ears together. Join color used to make ears with SL ST at lower edge and work 1 rnd of SC through all thicknesses around outer edge to join. Join with SL ST to first SC. Fasten off. Leave long tail to sew onto body.

FINISHING
Stuff Muzzle lightly and sew to front of Monkey. Attach Ears to either side of Head. Sew Arms and Tail in position as shown. With black yarn, embroider Eyes and Nostrils. I also just crocheted two small circles for the eyes and sewed them on.

If you have any questions about this pattern or find any mistakes please let me know!