Mothers day tulip

  

Mother’s Day Crochet Tulip

 

Abbreviations

mr- magic ring
ch – chain

st- Stitches
inc – Increase (two stitches in one stitch)
dec- Decrease (two stitches crocheted together)

slst – Slip stitch

dc – Double crochet
htr – Half treble

tr – Treble

 

Materials

·       Double knit wool

·       Tulip – Pastel colours (Blue, Pink, Yellow, Purple, White and Red)

·       Stem and Leaf’s- Green wool for the stem either Grass Green as in picture or bright green (Christmas Green)
Hook size 2.5 mm

·       Toy Stuffing

·       Pipe cleaners – ends carefully turned over so there are no sharp edges 

·       Sewing Needle

·       Scissors

Tulip Head

 

Make 1

Row 1. Make a magic ring and crochet 6 dc (6 sts)

Row 2: Inc all 6 sts (12 sts)

Row 3: (1 dc, 1 dc inc) * 6 times (18 sts)

Row 4: (2 dc, 1 dc inc) * 6 times (24 sts)

Row 5. (3 dc, 1 dc inc) * 6 times (30 sts)

Row 6: (4 dc, 1 dc inc) * 6 times (36 sts)

Row 7: Dc into blo (36 sts)

Rows 8 – 19: dc into all 36 sts (36 sts)

Row 20: (3 dc, 1 dec) * 7 times, 1 dc into last st (29 sts)

Row 21: (2 dc, 1 dec) * 7 times, 1 dc into last st (22 sts)

 

Cut, leaving enough wool to sew the tulip up

Stuff the tulip with toy stuffing.

 

With the wool left over for sewing the

tulip together, fold the tulip in half where your last stitch was and sew a couple of stitches to secure.

Fold the tulip in half in the opposite direction and sew a couple of stitches so that the tulip is closed. Make a knot and thread remaining wool down the middle of the tulip and cut. So, there are no lose wool seen.  

Flower Stem

 

Make 1

Row 1:  Make a magic ring and crochet 6 dc (6 sts)

Rows 2- 31: dc into all 6 sts (6 sts) (30 rows)

Row 32: dc inc into each st (12 sts)

Row 33: (1 dc, 1 dc inc) * 6 times (18 sts)

Row 34: (2 dc, 1 dc inc) * 6 times (24 sts)

Row 35: (3 dc, 1 dc inc) * 6 times (30 sts)

 

Cut wool leaving a long piece to sew stem to tulip head. 

Insert pipe cleaner into the middle of the stem this will help with the shape and keep sturdy. Make sure both ends of the pipe cleaner have been turned in slightly to prevent the metal catching on the wool as you insert it.

 

 

 

Leaves

Make 2

Start by chaining 15 sts, leave enough wool for sewing leaf to stem.

 

Row 1: dc into 2^nd chain from hook,

dc into the next 2 sts,

hrt into the next 2 chains

tr into the next 4 chains

htr into the next 2 chains

dc into the next 3 chains

in the last chain you will do a dc inc and turn. You should have 16 sts at this point.

Working back up the opposite side

dc into the next 2 chains,

htr into the next 2 chains,

tr into the next 4 chains,

htr into the next 2 chains

dc into the next 3 chains

You should 29 sts in total

 

Secure, cut wool and weave in end. Repeat this again so that you have 2 leaves in total. Sew the leaf’s evenly on the stem, making sure that the bottom of the leaf is secured tightly as in picture.

 

 

You have now completed your tulip

 

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Bow rainbow hat

Bow Rainbow hat

 

 

0-3 months

You will need 8 colours of dk yarn-

Bright’s – white or grey, violet, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red.

Or

pastels – white or grey, purple, violet, pale blue, pale green, pale yellow, pale pink and darker pink.

Hat

Cast on 80 stitches using 3.5mm needles in white or grey

Row 1: k1, p1, repeat until end of row

Repeat until you have 8 rows of rib.

Change to 4mm needles

Row 1: knit

Row 2: purl

Change colour to purple

Knit 2 rows

Change to violet

Knit 2 rows

Change to blue

Knit 2 rows

Change to green

Knit 2 rows

Change to yellow

Knit 2 rows

Change to orange/ pale pink

Knit 2 rows

Change to red / dark pink

Knit 2 rows

Change back to white or grey and stocking stitch, knit until it measures just over 5 inches

 

Decrease

Row 1: k4, k2tog, repeat until end of row.

Row 2: purl

Row 3: knit

Row 4: purl

Row 5: knit

Row 6: purl

Row 7: k3, k2tog, repeat until end of row. 

Row 8: purl 

Row 9: k2, k2 tog, repeat until end of row.  

Row 10: purl. 

Row 11: k1, k2 tog, repeat until end of row. 

Row 12: purl

Row 13: k2tog repeat until end of the row.

Row 14: purl

Row 15: k2tog repeat until end of the row.

Cut length of yarn leaving a tail of yarn for sewing 

Using a tapestry needle thread through the remaining stitches, draw them together and sew up seam, weaving the tails of yarn into the work.

 

Optional bow

Cast on using 4mm 50 stitches with the purple

change colour and knit 2 rows.

continue changing colours every 2 rows.

Final colour, knit row and cast off. weave in all the ends except one for sewing up.

Bring the 2 ends together and sew up the ends.

 

Pinch the middle of the bow and using a long piece of yarn in the main colour sew through the middle and wrap around the middle, creating a bow shape.

Sew onto the hat securely on the coloured band.

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Complete rainbow hat

Complete rainbow hat

 

0-3 months

You will need 7 colours of dk yarn-

Bright’s - violet, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red.

Or

pastels - purple, violet, pale blue, pale green, pale yellow, dark pink, and pale pink.

Hat

Cast on 80 stitches using 3.5mm needles in purple

Row 1: k1, p1, repeat until end of row

Repeat until you have 8 rows of rib.

Change to 4mm needles, violet yarn, and stocking stitch

Knit 8 rows with violet

Change to blue or pale blue and knit 8 rows

Change to green or pale green and knit 7 rows

Change to yellow or pale yellow and knit 8 rows

Change to orange or dark pink, knit 3 rows

 

Decrease

Row 1: Still in orange or dark pink – k4, k2tog, repeat until the end of the row.

Row 2: purl

Row 3: knit

Row 4: purl

Row 5: Change to red or pale pink- k3, k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: k2, k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 8: purl

Row 9: k1, k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 10: purl

Row 11: k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 12: purl

Row 13: k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Cut of length of yarn and draw through remaining stitches, pull tight and sew down seam.

 

Newborn

You will need 7 colours of dk yarn-

Bright’s - violet, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red.

Or

pastels - purple, violet, pale blue, pale green, pale yellow, dark pink, and light pink.

Hat

Cast on 70 stitches using 3.5mm needles in purple

Row 1: k1, p1, repeat until end of row

Repeat until you have 6 rows of rib.

Change to 4mm needles, violet yarn, and stocking stitch

Knit 7 rows with violet

Change to blue or pale blue and knit 7 rows

Change to green or pale green and knit 6 rows

Change to yellow or pale yellow and knit 7 rows

Change to orange or dark pink, knit 3 rows

 

Decrease

Row 1: Still in orange or dark pink – k4, k2tog, repeat until the end of the row.

Row 2: purl

Row 3: knit

Row 4: purl

Row 5: Change to red or pale pink- k3, k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: k2, k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 8: purl

Row 9: k1, k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 10: purl

Row 11: k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 12: purl

Row 13: k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Cut of length of yarn and draw through remaining stitches, pull tight and sew down seam.

 

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Please do not copy my patterns 

 

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Rainbow hat

Rainbow hat

 

 

0-3 months

You will need 8 colours of dk yarn-

Bright’s - white, violet, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red.

Or

pastels - white, purple, violet, pale blue, pale green, pale yellow, pale pink and darker pink.

Hat

Cast on 80 stitches using 3.5mm needles in white

Row 1: k1, p1, repeat until end of row

Repeat until you have 8 rows of rib.

Change to 4mm needles

Row 9: knit

 Row 10: purl

Change to violet

Row 11: knit

Row 12: purl

Change to purple

Row 13: knit

Row 14: purl

Change to blue

Row 15: knit

Row 16: purl

Change to green

Row 17: knit

Row 18: purl

Change to yellow

Row 19: knit

Row 20: purl

Change to orange

Row 21: knit

Row 22: purl

Change to red

Row 23: knit

Row 24: purl

Change back to white

Following rows continue in stocking stitch until hat measures 5.5inches from cast on.

 

Decrease

Row 1: k4, k2tog, repeat until the end of the row.

Row 2: purl

Row 3: knit

Row 4: purl

Row 5: k3, k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: k2, k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 8: purl

Row 9: k1, k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 10: purl

Row 11: k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 12: purl

Row 13: k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Cut of length of yarn and draw through remaining stitches, pull tight and sew down seam.

 

Newborn

You will need 8 colours of dk yarn white, violet, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. 

Hat

Cast on 70 stitches using 3.5mm needles in white

Row 1: k1, p1, repeat until end of row

Repeat until you have 8 rows of rib.

Change to 4mm needles

Row 9: knit

 Row 10: purl

Change to violet

Row 11: knit

Row 12: purl

Change to purple

Row 13: knit

Row 14: purl

Change to blue

Row 15: knit

Row 16: purl

Change to green

Row 17: knit

Row 18: purl

Change to yellow

Row 19: knit

Row 20: purl

Change to orange

Row 21: knit

Row 22: purl

Change to red

Row 23: knit

Row 24: purl

Change back to white

Following rows continue in stocking stitch until hat measures 5inches from cast on.

 

Decrease

Row 1: k4, k2tog, repeat until the end of the row.

Row 2: purl

Row 3: knit

Row 4: purl

Row 5: k3, k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: k2, k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 8: purl

Row 9: k1, k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 10: purl

Row 11: k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Row 12: purl

Row 13: k2tog repeat until the end of the row

Cut of length of yarn and draw through remaining stitches, pull tight and sew down seam.

 

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Please do not copy my patterns 

 

Finished item can be donated to any charity

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Angel wrap

Angel wrap

 

We need these in 3 sizes. 

small - 40stitches 

medium- 50 stitches 

large - 60 stitches 

Using 4mm needles and white or cream dk yarn cast on 4 stitches

Base

Row 1: k1, yarn forward, k3

Row 2: k1, yarn forward, knit until end of the row

Continue with this pattern increasing on every row until you have 40 st (50st, 60st)

Now to start decreasing

Next row: k1, yarn forward, sl1, k2tog, psso, knit to end

Repeat this row until you have 4stitches left

Pocket

Row 1: k1, yarn forward, k3

Row 2: k1, yarn forward, knit until end of the row

Continue with this pattern increasing on every row until you have 40 st (50st, 60st)

Next row: *k1, yarn forward, k2tog repeat from * until end of row.

Knit row and cast off.

Fold the pocket over onto the base and sew up the sides.

Thread ribbon through the holes on the front of the pocket.

Optional: crochet a scallop edge around the edge of the wrap (not along the front pocket)

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Stroke syringe driver bags

Stroke syringe driver bags

These bags are 4 inches wide and 8 inches tall or  4 inches wide and 4 inches tall. 

The handle band is to be 30-32inches long and 2 inches wide, this is suitable for both size bags. 

Main part-

Cast on 50 stitches using 4mm needles and DK yarn and knit any pattern (without holes) until the piece reaches 4 or 8 inches in length. 

  

Fold in half and sew up the bottom and sides.

Handle-

Cast on 12 stitches and knit until strap measures 30 inches, fold in half- length ways and sew ends to each side of the bag.

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Heart square

Heart square

 

Cast on 29 stitches using 4 mm needles and dk yarn

Rows 1-5: knit

Row 6: k14, p1, k14

Row 7 and all alternative rows: knit

Row 8: k13, p3, k13

Row 10: k12, p5, k12

Row 12: k11, p7, k11

Row 14: k10, p9, k10

Row 16: k9, p11, k9

Row 18: k8, p13, k8

Row 20: k7, p15, k7

Row 22: k6, p17, k6

Row 24: k5, p19, k5

Row 26: k4, p21, k4

Row 28, 30 & 32: k3, p23, k3

Row 34: k4, p10, k1, p10, k4

Row 36: k5, p8, k3, p8, k5

Row 38: k6, p6, k5, p6, k6

Row 40: k7, p4, k7, p4, k7

Row 41-43: knit

Cast off and weave in the ends.

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Stocking 1 square

Stocking 1 square

 

Cast on 29 stitches using 4 mm needles and dk yarn

Rows 1-3: knit

Rows 4 & 6: k2, p25, k2

Row 5 & alternate rows: knit

Row 8: k2, p9, k7, p9, k2

Row 10: k2, p8, k9, p8, k2

Rows 12, 14 & 16: k2, p7, k11, p7, k2

Row 18, k2, p8, k10, p7, k2

Rows 20, 22, 24, 26 & 28: k2, p11, k7, p7, k2

Row 30 & 32: k2, p9, k11, p5, k2

Row 34: k2, p10, k9, p6, k2

Row 36, 38 & 40: k2, p25, k2

Rows 41-43: knit

Cast off and weave in the ends.

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Handmade with love for preemies uk

Please do not copy my patterns 

 

Finished item can be donated to any charity

We share because we care