June 6, 2012

Doll Pillow & Blanket




      This pillow and blanket set is just the right size for a small doll, or maybe even a little stuffed animal.. You could even make them to use with my Crochet Little Kitten pattern =>


Supplies:
     5.00 mm crochet hook
    6.50 mm crochet hook
     worsted weight yarn
     yarn needle
     stuffing material
     scissors

Abbreviations Used:
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     trc --- triple-crochet
    sk --- skip
    slp st --- slip st

Notes:
     --- For both of my projects, I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Bon Bon; but almost any color or combination of colors can be used.



~Patterns~

Pillow (make 2):
     Using the 5.00 mm hook, ch 10.
     Row 1: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 10sts
     Rows 2-14: Ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 10sts
     Fasten off.
     Repeat to create the second piece.
     At the end of Row 14, fasten off; leave a very long tail for sewing.

Assembly & Finishing:
     Hold the two pieces together, aligning the edges.
     Using the tail of yarn, sew around 3 of the outside edges to affix the pieces together.
     Stuff the pillow so it is nice and fluffy.
     Sew the remaining open end closed to seal the pillow.
    Tie off and trim all loose threads.




Blanket:
     Using the 6.50 mm hook, ch 35.
     Row 1: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 35sts
     Rows 2-29: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each at across - 35sts
    Row 30: ch 4 (counts as first trc), turn; sk first st, 1trc in each remaining st across - 35sts
    Row 31: ch 1, turn; slp st in each st across.
    Fasten off.
    Tie off and trim all loose threads.





     This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page. 
     I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.




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