Crochet for Baby All Year Look Book

A L L Y E A RCrochet for Baby

Tammy Hildebrand

Easy-to-Make Outfits for

Every Month

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Crochet for BabyAll Year

Easy-to-Make Outfits for Every Month

TAMMY HILDEBRAND

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Printed in the United States of America10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1First edition

Cover design by Tessa J. Sweigert

ISBN 978-0-8117-1324-5Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file with the Library of Congress.


Introduction vii

January New Beginnings 1

February Love is in the Air 13

March Luck of the Irish 23

April Think Spring! 29

May Fly Away Home 39

June Beach Babies 47

July Happy Independence Day! 57

August Lazy Days of Summer 69

September Are You Ready for Some Football? 77

October Boo! 87

November Giving Thanks 95

December Happy Holidays 101

Acknowledgments 111

Yarn and Suppliers 113

Abbreviations 115

Visual Index 117

Contents

v


Introduction

vii

When I discovered that I was going to be a grandmother for the first time,like any crocheter, my thoughts immediately raced to all the wonderful,

tiny outfits and blankets and booties and hats I would make. A few monthslater, we learned that we would be welcoming a baby girl. Willow McKenziemade her appearance on December 17, 2012. She was a wonderful Christmasgift for our family—and the inspiration for this book.

Each chapter presents an outfit (with a little boy version and a little girl version) with a theme specific to a month of the year. Most of the patterns arerated at an easy skill level and work up in no time. You will want to be able to stitch them up quickly, as babies grow so fast and before you know it theyaren’t even babies anymore!

I hope you and your special little ones enjoy these designs as much as I enjoyed creating them!


JanuaryNew Beginnings

CHAPTER ONE

1

Begin the year and cele-brate the beginning of

a new life with a gorgeouschristening gown. Madefrom a super-soft blend ofbaby alpaca, merino wool,and cashmere, this gown is sure to be an heirloomhanded down from gener-ation to generation.


2

Even baby boys traditionally wear gowns for a christening

ceremony. This simple and elegant gown will be the ideal

choice if you are looking for a design that can be worn by

all the boy and girl babies in the family.

Traditional Blessings Christening Gown

SKILL LEVEL


The lacy motifs and femi-

nine drape of this christen-

ing gown offer timeless

appeal, making this the

perfect choice when you

want a truly special gown

that can be worn by all

the girls in the family. The

sweet little bonnet made

using the same motif

found in the skirt of the

dress is the crowning

accent piece.

Heirloom Blessings Christening Gown

SKILL LEVEL

6


FebruaryLove Is in the Air

CHAPTER TWO

13

These February outfitsnaturally feature

a heart in honor of Valentine’s Day. If you don’t celebrate Valentine’sDay, you can let the heartsymbolize the love you have for your precious baby or simply omit it.


14

The love shared between

you and your little boy

will be clear to all with

this precious little sweater.

Every little boy needs an

outfit in the classic blue

and red color combination.

My Heart Is Yours Boy Cardigan Set

SKILL LEVEL


19

Your little girl is sure to be

the queen of her daddy’s

heart. What better way to

express that than with a

cute little headband full

of hearts and a matching

sweater and bootie set?

Queen of Hearts Girl Cardigan Set

SKILL LEVEL


MarchLuck of the Irish

CHAPTER THREE

23

Many of us, whether or not we have an Irish heritage, carry onthe tradition of wearing green on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day.

With this sweater and hat set for March, your baby can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day right along with you. The adorable sweaters wouldalso work well in another color combination (perhaps the colors ofyour favorite sports team).


24

With this set, your baby

can watch his or her first

St. Patrick’s Day parade in

warm comfort. The Galway

sweater features a dark

green sweater body with

light green trim at the

neck, sleeves, and hem,

while the Derry sweater

switches the main and

contrasting colors. The

hat picks up the accent

color in the sweater.

Galway Boy andDerry Girl Sweaterand Hat Set

SKILL LEVEL


AprilThink Spring!

CHAPTER FOUR

29

The soft pastels of these outfits combined with bright accent colors bring to mind various images of spring: April showers,

Easter egg hunts, the blooming of the first spring flowers, and even the return of our favorite songbirds.


30

Your baby boy’s bright

and bubbly personality

will come shining through

in this one-piece romper

and hat set. This outfit is

the perfect introduction

to using multiple colors in

your work, as you crochet

each piece in a single color,

adding the accent colors in

solid blocks after crochet-

ing the main piece.

Bold as a Blue Jay Boy Romper and Hat

SKILL LEVEL


34

Your baby girl will be the

image of spring in this

sweet little dress with lay-

ered ruffles on the skirt

and sleeves. The color

changing is a little more

advanced than that in

the boy’s outfit, but you

won’t find it difficult, as

the colors simply change

row by row.

Pretty as a Posy Girl Dress and Hat

SKILL LEVEL


MayFly Away Home

CHAPTER FIVE

39

Many cultures around the world consider ladybugs a sign ofgood luck. So who could resist dressing up their baby in a

cute little ladybug outfit?

Ladybird, ladybird, fly away homeYour house is on fire and your children are goneAll except one, and that’s Little AnneFor she has crept under the warming pan.—Traditional children’s nursery rhyme


40

Your darling baby will

be your living good luck

charm when dressed in

this cute tank top and

matching hat. If anyone

objects to dressing baby

boy as a ladybug, tell

everyone your little boy

is a Scarlet Beetle. A boy

is just as deserving of a

little bit of good luck!

Scarlet Beetle Tank Top and Hat

SKILL LEVEL


JuneBeach Babies

CHAPTER SIX

47

The start of summer is just the right time for your baby’s firstswimsuit! Beat the heat in these cute swim sets made from Cas-

cade Fixation. The elastic fiber added to this cotton yarn makes thesuits easy to put on and take off and helps keep them from saggingwhen wet. The sandals will protect baby’s tender feet from hot sandor pavement while the adorable hat will shade your baby’s delicatescalp and sensitive eyes.


48

Sand Crawler Boy Trunks, Hat, and Sandals

SKILL LEVELYour little boy will be all set for a day at the beach or the

pool in these adorable swim trunks with vertical stripes of

turquoise and moss. The trunks are designed to fit comfort-

ably over a swim diaper so baby will have plenty of free-

dom to crawl around.


52

Tutti Frutti Girl Bikini,Hat, and Sandals

SKILL LEVEL

Your little girl will be ready for a day in the sun in this cute

little bikini in shades of fuchsia and tangerine. The tie at the

neck will keep the top secure while baby is busy playing in

the sand or splashing in the water.


JulyHappy Independence Day!

CHAPTER SEVEN

57

Celebrate your patriotic spirit and love of your country by makingone of these red, white, and blue outfits for baby. The hat will

protect baby’s head from the strong summer sun. The cute romperand dress allow plenty of air circulation to keep little ones from over-heating on hot summer days.


58

SKILL LEVEL

Yankee Doodle Dandy Boy Romperand HatYour baby boy will be an impeccable Yankee Doodle Dandy

in this one-piece blue romper featuring stripes of red, white,

and blue at the waist and pant leg cuffs. The coordinating

hat—also featuring stripes of red, white, and blue—will be

just right as a finishing touch.


63

The shell stitch pattern

adds a very feminine touch

to the red, white, and blue

stripes of the hat and the

skirt of this A-line tank

dress. The red tie at the

waist makes this dress

adjustable, which means

your baby will be able to

wear it as a tank top as

she grows.

Lady Liberty GirlDress and Hat

SKILL LEVEL


AugustLazy Days Of Summer

CHAPTER EIGHT

Babies don’t need to wear a lot of clothes

in the hot summer months.These cute outfits are madefrom cotton yarn for comfortand breathability to keepbaby from getting over-heated. Even when it’s hotoutside, it’s still a good ideato protect baby’s delicatehead with a hat—not tomention they just look sodarn cute.

69


70

Goldenrod Tank and Hat

SKILL LEVELThis yellow and white striped tank top will keep your little

man comfy and cool when worn over a pair of shorts or

even just a diaper during the long, hot days of summer.

The deep armholes give baby plenty of range of motion

to crawl and play.


73

The lacy skirting and an

open back with crossed

ties make this little tank

dress the ideal choice

for an outing on a hot

summer day. The darling

bonnet with the white

scalloped trim will make

your baby girl as pretty

as a posy.

Sweet as a Daisy Girl Top and Bonnet

SKILL LEVEL


SeptemberAre You Ready for Some Football?

CHAPTER NINE

September means the start of the football

season. Every football fanwill want to dress up theirlittle one in the colors of their favorite football team.The colors chosen here rep-resent the Pittsburgh Steelersin memory of my dad, whowas a huge fan of the team,but feel free to make theseoutfits in the colors of yourfavorite team.

77


78

Give your little guy an

early start at becoming

a game changer by dress-

ing him in this cute little

oufit for his first football

game. The team jersey

is accompanied by a hat

and slippers that look

like little footballs.

Game Changer Boy Jersey, Hat, and Booties

SKILL LEVEL


83

Your little girl will be all

set to help cheer your

team to victory when you

dress her in this adorable

dress, which features a full

skirt with vertical stripes.

The adorable headband

is the perfect finishing

touch.

Varsity CheerleaderGirl Dress andHeadband

SKILL LEVEL


OctoberBoo!

CHAPTER TEN

87

It’s Halloween, and time to dress baby up in his or her first costume.What better choice than this adorable dinosaur outfit? The main

stitch in the costume is single crochet (represented on an easy-to-follow chart), which means you’ll be able to complete this costume in no time flat. Don’t worry about the tail: It’s very flexible and shiftsout of the way so baby will still be able to sit down comfortably.


88

Your little boy or girl

will look quite ferocious

dressed in this dinosaur

costume covered with

spines. (Although some

kids will prefer to portray

the gentle vegetarian side

of this dinosaur’s person-

ality!) Make it in blue,

pink, or any other color

combination.

Stanley or Stella theStegosaurus Costume

SKILL LEVEL


NovemberGiving Thanks

CHAPTER ELEVEN

95

Ichose yarns in fall colors reminiscent of autumn leaves and Thanks-giving for this month’s outfits. Baby will be toasty warm in the crisp

autumn air when wearing the cozy sweater, hat, and booties. Thecolor combinations of either sweater can be worn just as easily by aboy or a girl, so make your baby’s sweater in whichever colors youprefer—or create your own combination.


96

Your little boy or girl will

be as cozy as can be in this

beautiful striped sweater

with contrasting sleeves.

The leaf-shaped buttons

add a festive touch to the

outfit.

Fall Festival Cardigan, Hat, and Booties

SKILL LEVEL


DecemberHappy Holidays

CHAPTER TWELVE

101

Baby’s first holiday season is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Everyparent will want a special outfit for December’s many photo op-

portunities. Whether it’s baby’s first visit with Santa, taking a picturefor the family holiday card, attending a party, or opening presents,these festive, sparkly outfits will make baby’s first holiday season exceptional and memorable.


Dress your handsome little

guy in this festive outfit,

and he’ll be all set to help

Santa check the names on

the Nice List. He’ll look just

like a miniature Santa him-

self in these red pants with

black trim and suspenders.

Add the red bow tie and

your little boy will light up

the party.

Santa’s Little HelperBoy Pants and BowTie

SKILL LEVEL

102


106

Red and white are an

excellent color combina-

tion for any holiday event.

When she wears this beau-

tiful dress, your precious

baby girl will outshine

the holiday lights. It’s

trimmed at the hem, col-

lar, and cuffs with a furry

yarn to keep your little

darling toasty warm at

all your holiday events.

Little Miss SnowballDress and Hat

SKILL LEVEL


117

Visual Index

Traditional Blessings Christening Gown 2

Heirloom Blessings Christening Gown 6

My Heart Is Yours Boy Cardigan Set 14

Queen of Hearts Girl Cardigan Set 19


118 VISUAL INDEX

Galway Boy and Derry Girl Sweater and Hat Set 24

Bold as a Blue Jay Boy Romper and Hat 30

Pretty as a Posy Girl Dress and Hat 34

Scarley Beetle Tank Top and Hat 40

Sand Crawler Boy Trunks, Hat, and Sandals 48

Tutti Frutti Girl Bikini, Hat, and Sandals 52


119VISUAL INDEX

Yankee Doodle Dandy Boy Romper and Hat 58

Lady Liberty Girl Dress and Hat 63

Goldenrod Tank and Hat 70

Sweet as a Daisy Girl Top and Bonnet 73

Game Changer Boy Jersey, Hat, and Booties 78

Varsity Cheerleader Girl Dress and Headband 83


120 VISUAL INDEX

Stanley or Stella the Stegosaurus Costume 88

Fall Festival Cardigan, Hat, and Booties 96

Santa’s Little Helper Boy Pants and Bow Tie 102

Little Miss Snowball Dress and Hat 106


KEEP BABIES WELL DRESSED with adorable seasonal outfits to crochet from January to December. These 20 original patterns for clothes for boys and girls include everyday essentials as well as cute outfits for holidays and special occasions. From warm, snuggly sweaters for November to light-weight summer rompers and sundresses; from swimsuits in cheerful neon colors to fun dinosaur costumes for Halloween, you'll find the perfect outfit here for every occasion.

CRAFTS/Crochet

Tammy Hildebrand is the author of Crochet Wraps Every Which Way and Vice President of the Crochet Guild of America. Her designs have appeared in many publications, including Interweave Crochet, Crochet!, Crochet World, Crochet 1-2-3, and the book Unexpected Afghans, as well as in the collections of major yarn manufacturers and distributors. She blogs at hotlavacrochet.blogspot.com and lives in Kernersville, North Carolina.

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