PREEMIE RIPPLE SLEEP SACK
SIZE: 3-5 pound preemie
GAUGE: unimportant
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 3 ounces
I (5.5 mm) Crochet hook
Tapestry needle
NOTES:
1. Read the pattern all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull slipstitches tight unless instructed not to.
3. Finished measurements approximately 15 inch circumference and 12 length.
4. Yarn in photo is Red Heart Super Saver Melonberry.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count beginning chains as first dc from now on) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in 2 sts, *dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (35 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, dc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, sc in 1 st. Repeat from * around. . Join with slipstitch in first sc. (35 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, 3 dc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, sc in 1 st. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (45 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, dc in next st, 3 dc in 1 st, dc in next st, hdc in 2 sts, sc in 1 st. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (55 sts)
Round 7: Slipstitch in next st (don’t pull this slipstitch tight), ch 2, dc in the same st and in next 3 stitches, *3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches, skip 2 dc, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End round with 3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (55 sts)
Rounds 8-18: Slipstitch in next st (don’t pull this slipstitch tight), ch 2, dc in the same st and in next 3 stitches, *3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches, skip 2 dc, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End round with 3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (55 sts)
Round 19: Slipstitch in next st (don’t pull this slipstitch tight), ch 1, sc in same stitch and next 3 sts. *Sc, ch 2, sc in next st, sc in 4 sts, skip 2 dc, sc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End round with sc, ch 2, sc in next st, sc in 4 sts. Join with slipstitch in first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
This sack is much prettier than most I have seen. Can't wait to make one. I have a great nephew coming soon. Lovely work
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words. If he's full term you probably want to make the larger one.
ReplyDeleteHello Suzetta, I am wondering if you would allow me to use some of your patterns for a yarn class for homeschoolers. We have a co-op and I will be teaching a class this fall. I do have to charge for it, but that is for materials. I am planning on having the students knit or crochet for charity as well as a few things for themselves. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSasha
Sasha, contact me privately @
ReplyDeletesuzettaw@comcast.net
Lovely! And perfect for using to make for the nenwborns at our local hospital. I've been looking for just the right pattern to use, and this is it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing with us!
Hi Suzetta, would it be difficult to make it for a regular newborn baby?
ReplyDeleteCheck on the sidebar there is a pattern there for another ripple sleep sack.
ReplyDeleteI’m confused when I get to the 7th row. Help please.
ReplyDeleteThat is where you are starting the ripples. I read through the instructions and I don't know how to make them any clearer. If you just do each stitch one at a time you should be okay.
ReplyDelete