Crochet Pattern Short And Sweet Child’s Cardigan

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SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

SIZE:
0-6 months (12-18 months, 2-3 years, 4 years)
Finished Chest 19 (20, 22, 25) in. (48.5 (51, 56, 63.5) cm)
Finished Length 9 1/2 (10 1/4, 11, 12) in. (24 (26, 28, 30.5) cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

Short And Sweet Child’s Cardigan Lion Brand® Babysoft® GAUGE: 16 half double crochet + 12 1/2 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. BACK Chain 41 (43, 47, 53). Row 1: Half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across - 39 (41, 45, 51) half double crochet. Row 2: Chain 2, turn, half double crochet in each stitch across. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beginning. Shape Armhole Next Row: Chain 1, turn, slip stitch in each of next 3 (3, 4, 5) stitches, chain 2, half double crochet in same stitch, half double crochet in each stitch across to last 2 (2, 3, 4) stitches, leave remaining stitches unworked - 35 (37, 39, 43) half double crochet. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9 1/2 (10 1/4, 11, 12) in. (24 (26, 28, 30.5) cm) from beginning. Fasten off. FRONT (make 2) Note: Left and Right Front are identical Chain 22 (23, 25, 28). Row 1: Half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across - 20 (21, 23, 26) half double crochet. Row 2: Chain 2, turn, half double crochet in each stitch across. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beginning. Shape Armhole Next Row: Chain 2, turn, half double crochet in each stitch across to last 2 (2, 3, 4) stitches, leave remaining stitches unworked - 18 (19, 20, 22) half double crochet. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9 1/2 (10 1/4, 11, 12) in. (24 (26, 28, 30.5) cm) from beginning. Fasten off. SLEEVES Chain 41 (43, 45, 49). Row 1: Half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across - 39 (41, 43, 47) half double crochet. Row 2: Chain 2, turn, half double crochet in each stitch across. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 4 1/2 (5 1/2, 6, 6 1/2) in. (11.5 (14, 15, 16.5) cm) from beginning. Fasten off. FINISHING Sew Fronts to Back, leaving 4 1/2 (4 1/2, 5, 5) in. (11.5 (11.5, 12.5, 12.5) cm) open at back neck, and 2 1/4 (2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 1/2) in. (5.5 (5.5, 6.5, 6.5) cm) open at each Front neck. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Fold about 3/4 in. (2 cm) at end of Sleeves for cuff; sew in place. Collar From right side, join yarn with slip stitch in top corner of Right Front. Chain 2, half double crochet evenly across Right Front neck, Back Neck and Left Front neck. Next Row: Chain 2, turn, half double crochet across. Repeat last row until Collar measures 2 1/4 (2 1/4, 2 1/2, 3 1/4) in. (5.5 (5.5, 6.5, 8.5) cm). Fasten off. Edging From right side, join yarn in lower corner of Right Front. Chain 1, single crochet evenly up Right Front edge to beginning of Collar, chain 5 (for button loop), continue in single crochet around Collar and down Left Front edge. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Sew on button.

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Crochet Pattern Baby Topper

Crochet Pattern Baby Topper

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SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE:
0-6 months (12-18 months, 2-3 years, 4 years)
Finished Chest 19 (20, 22, 25) in. 48.5 (51, 56, 63.5) cm)
Finished Length 9 1/2 (10, 11, 12 1/2) in. (24 (25.5, 28, 32) cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

Baby Topper Lion Brand® Babysoft® GAUGE: 16 sc + 12 1/2 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. BACK Ch 39 (41, 45, 51). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch, rep from * across - 38 (40, 44, 50) sts. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beg. Shape Armhole Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 2 (2, 2, 4) sts, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * to last 2 (2, 2, 4) sts, leave last 2 (2, 2, 4) sts unworked - 34 (36, 40, 42) sts. Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 9 1/2 (10, 11, 12 1/2) in. (24 (25.5, 28, 32) cm) from beg. Fasten off. LEFT FRONT Ch 27 (29, 31, 35). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch, rep from * across - 26 (28, 30, 34) sts. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beg. Shape Armhole Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 2 (2, 2, 4) sts, sc in next dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across - 24 (26, 28, 30) sts. Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 9 1/2 (10, 11, 12 1/2) in. (24 (25.5, 28, 32) cm) from beg. Fasten off. RIGHT FRONT Ch 17 (17, 19, 21). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch, rep from * across - 16 (16, 18, 20) sts. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 4 1/2 (5, 5 1/2, 6) in. (11.5 (12.5, 14, 15) cm) from beg. Shape Armhole Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * to last 2 (2, 2, 4) sts, leave remaining sts unworked - 14 (14, 16, 16) sts. Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 9 1/2 (10, 11, 12 1/2) in. (24 (25.5, 28, 32) cm) from beg. Fasten off. SLEEVE (make 2) Ch 41 (41, 49, 53). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next ch, dc in next ch, rep from * across - 40 (40, 48, 52) sts. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, dc in next sc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc, rep from * across. Rep last row until piece measures 7 1/2 (8, 9, 9 1/2) in. (19 (20.5, 23, 24) cm) from beg. Fasten off. FINISHING Sew Fronts to Back, sewing 2 (2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 3/4) in. 5 (5.5, 6.5, 7) cm) along each shoulder towards neck. Leave 4 1/2 (4 1/2, 5, 5 1/2) in. (11.5 (11.5, 12.5, 14) cm) at center back neck unsewn. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Fold about 3/4 in. (2 cm) to right side at end of Sleeves for cuffs; sew in place. Edging Join yarn with sl st in lower corner of Right Front; ch 1, sc evenly along Right Front edge to neck, around neck, and evenly down Left Front edge. Fasten off. Sew button about 5 in. (12.5 cm) below neck edge. Use spaces between sts as buttonhole. Weave in ends. ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s) dc = double crochet rep = repeat(s)(ing) sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es) sponsored by Kidkraft ® Dollhouse Store & Kidkraft ® Kitchen Store

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Every kid has their own thing. In the long run, a kid's thing might just be a phase they're going through, it might be a fleeting fancy that's here today gone tomorrow. On the other hand, even the most basic understanding of human nature will let you know that playing is how children first begin attaining necessary skill sets for their adult life. The things that kids are most passionate about tend to be those interests that will stay with them their entire lives.

Making sure that you nurture those interests, as a parent, can be the difference between a kid who realizes his or her dreams, and a kid who holds down a boring job while daydreaming about what could've been.

Sorry, we don't mean to paint such a grim picture, but it's true that positive encouragement can really play a huge role in children following their dreams later in life.

The first step to buying toys to encourage your kid's interests is, well, to know what those interests are! But really know. A kid who wants to collect all the superhero action figures might not have an interest in superheroes so much as an interest in storytelling, because that's really what kids are doing, in a way, when they play with action figures; coming up with new adventures for the characters. So it may be a good idea to look into some toys that encourage the imagination. Legos are an obvious choice, of course.

Let's get one thing straight, though; buying your kid a toy cash register doesn't mean they're never going to be anything but a cashier! If your kid takes an interest in managing money, who knows, you might have the next Steve Forbes on your hands. Wherever a kid's interests take them, it's positive encouragement that can help them take it to the top, no matter what that interest is. It's that encouragement that turns an interest into a passion, and a passion into a lifelong ambition.

It's important to be open minded. Whatever your kid is into, it's your approval, your encouragement, that can see them really making an impact on whatever field they go into. Sure it'd be great to have a doctor in the family, but being a great carpenter, a great novelist, a great plumber even, anything you put your heart into is a noble ambition.

It's a little hard to recommend specific toys in this article, because it's up to you to find out what your kids love doing, but we'll try our best anyways!

MUSIC

You know those little plastic toy guitars where you hit a button and it plays a song? Those are great for little kids, but after age of seven or so, the maximum amount of time you're going to be able to have fun with something like that is about the same as the length of the pre-recorded song! There are real, child-sized guitars available that can be surprisingly affordable, as well as keyboards, drum kits, and other musical toys available that can have your kids composing their own songs before long.

SPORTS

Even if your kid's not too into sports, a quick game now and then can be important for getting the exercise you need in a day, and that's something everybody should be passionate about. Just playing along with your kid with some outdoor toys can be incredibly encouraging and spark a real interest in staying healthy.

EXPLORATION

There's only one toy you really need for a kid who likes the outdoors, The National Geographic Explorer Kit. With a flashlight, binoculars, a magnifying glass, a manual, and a compass, the whole kit is perfect for future paleontologists, entymologists, geographers, archaeologists, scientific researchers... basically, it's a catch-all kit for any kid with an interest in making new discoveries.