Wednesday, February 23, 2011
AMPUTEE'S STUMP COVERS
This isn't my preferred "stump cover", I like the knit one. That said, people who don't knit want to make them for vets as well, so here you go.
AMPUTEE'S STUMP COVERS
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. When joining with a slipstitch, pull the slipstitch tight.
3. Always use a soft washable yarn.
LEG COVER:
SIZE: To fit above the knee amputees
20-23 inches around, 12 inches long
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)
Pull tail tight to close hole.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (48 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 2, (dc in 7 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (54 sts)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (54 sts)
ROUND 7: Ch 2, (dc in 8 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (60 sts)
ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in ea st, slipstitch around first dc as if to front post, be sure to skip the ch 2. (60 sts)
ROUND 9: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next dc, fpdc around next dc*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last dc, ending with slip stitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (60 sts)
Repeat round 9 until it measures approximately 12 inches from start.
Fasten off and weave in end.
SMALLER LEG COVER:
SIZE: To fit below the knee amputees
17-20 inches around, 12 inches long
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)
Pull tail tight to close hole.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (48 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 2, (dc in 11 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (52 sts)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (52 sts)
ROUND 7: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next st, fpdc around next st*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last st, ending with slipstitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (52 sts)
Repeat round 7 until it measures approximately 12 inches from start.
Fasten off and weave in end.
WRIST OR ANKLE COVER:
SIZE: To fit foot or hand amputees
12-14 inches around, 9 inches long
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 2 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)
Pull tail tight to close hole.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 4: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in ea st, slipstitch around first dc as if to front post, be sure to skip the ch 2. (36 sts)
ROUND 6: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next dc, fpdc around next dc*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last dc, ending with slip stitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (36 sts)
Repeat round 6 until it measures approximately 9 inches from start.
Fasten off and weave in end.
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. When joining with a slipstitch, pull the slipstitch tight.
3. Always use a soft washable yarn.
LEG COVER:
SIZE: To fit above the knee amputees
20-23 inches around, 12 inches long
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)
Pull tail tight to close hole.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (48 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 2, (dc in 7 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (54 sts)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (54 sts)
ROUND 7: Ch 2, (dc in 8 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (60 sts)
ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in ea st, slipstitch around first dc as if to front post, be sure to skip the ch 2. (60 sts)
ROUND 9: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next dc, fpdc around next dc*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last dc, ending with slip stitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (60 sts)
Repeat round 9 until it measures approximately 12 inches from start.
Fasten off and weave in end.
SMALLER LEG COVER:
SIZE: To fit below the knee amputees
17-20 inches around, 12 inches long
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)
Pull tail tight to close hole.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (48 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 2, (dc in 11 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (52 sts)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (52 sts)
ROUND 7: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next st, fpdc around next st*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last st, ending with slipstitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (52 sts)
Repeat round 7 until it measures approximately 12 inches from start.
Fasten off and weave in end.
WRIST OR ANKLE COVER:
SIZE: To fit foot or hand amputees
12-14 inches around, 9 inches long
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 2 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)
Pull tail tight to close hole.
ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 4: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in ea st, slipstitch around first dc as if to front post, be sure to skip the ch 2. (36 sts)
ROUND 6: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next dc, fpdc around next dc*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last dc, ending with slip stitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (36 sts)
Repeat round 6 until it measures approximately 9 inches from start.
Fasten off and weave in end.
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Bless your heart for sharing patterns. I have just now found your blog, I am very interested in the baby diaper covers, lately they have been called Soakers or the shorties are really cute, I also saw your instructions on felting the hat, I would like to felt diaper soakers and am having a problem with what kind of yarn, I love your pattern http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/2010/04/suzies-girly-diaper-cover.html
My problem is my yarn is so very thick that I think felting it would turn it into board like material. I have no clue as to how to adjust patterns, My 12 month old grandbaby would really like me to get this right, do you have any suggestions? I used Alpine wool Lion brand #5 and red heart full of sheep #4 and Patons classic wool #4 all with the same results seems way too thick :-(
#g hook, very similar to your pattern , I crochet only thanks for any responce,
Wanda C
My problem is my yarn is so very thick that I think felting it would turn it into board like material. I have no clue as to how to adjust patterns, My 12 month old grandbaby would really like me to get this right, do you have any suggestions? I used Alpine wool Lion brand #5 and red heart full of sheep #4 and Patons classic wool #4 all with the same results seems way too thick :-(
#g hook, very similar to your pattern , I crochet only thanks for any responce,
Wanda C
Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool can be felted so that it isn't stiff. I've had problems with it not being stiff enough for a few projects.
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