Little Cherub Christening Set (gown and bonnet) by Red Heart Design Team

Little Cherub Christening Set (gown and bonnet)

Crochet
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
= Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in single crochet with smallest hook. Additional gauges to be found in the Notes section.
4.0 mm (G)
5.0 mm (H)
5.5 mm (I)
1260 - 1518 yards (1152 - 1388 m)
Newborn, 3-6 months.
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Skill Level: Intermediate

  • Red Heart® Baby TLC™: 5 (6) balls 5011 White.
  • Crochet Hooks: 4mm US G-6 and 5mm US H-8 for garments, and 5.5mm US I-9 for blanket.
  • 1 yd, ¼” wide white ribbon, four ⅜” buttons (for garments), yarn needle.

GAUGE:

  • 17 sts = 4”; 24 rows = 4” in single crochet with smallest hook;
  • 2 (ch 3, 3 dc, sc) pattern repeats = 3”; 6 rows = 2¼” in lace pattern with middle-sized hook;
  • 14 sts = 4”; 7 rounds = 4” with 2 strands held together and largest hook (for blanket). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hooks to obtain the gauge.

To Fit: 17 (18)”
Finished Chest: 19 (20)”
Finished Length: 22½ (24)”

Special Stitch
sc2tog = Draw up a loop in next st 2 times, yarn over and
draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Notes
1. Gown bodice is worked from lower edge of bodice up to
shoulders.
2. Gown skirt is worked from lower edge of bodice down to
lower edge.
3. Gown sleeves are worked separately, beginning at top
of each sleeve, and sewn into armholes.

Matching Note: Little Cherub Set Blanket requires 3 balls of yarn