FIREMAN HAT, DIAPER COVER, BOOTS and SUSPENDERS PATTERN by Expertcraftss

FIREMAN HAT, DIAPER COVER, BOOTS AND SUSPENDERS PATTERN by ExpertCraftss http://www.etsy.com/shop/ExpertCraftss

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Maria Pickard

MATERIALS NEEDED:

H hook, I hook and J hook, depending on the size you wish to make.

Red, black and silver yarn. I use "I love this yarn" medium worsted weight. I have also used red heart yarn which actually allows the hat to be a bit more sturdy but is definitely not as soft on baby. Buttons: 2 large for front of diaper cover. 4 smaller buttons for inside diaper cover so that suspenders can be attached. Size of buttons is related to your stitching and what will best fit and hold the flaps and suspenders in place. I try to get the largest button that will fit through stitching for front, 1 inch. There are no specific button holes so test your buttons. I force my buttons through so I know they will not slip out when on baby.

Tapestry needle.

Difficulty: Intermediate.

Stitches used: Ch, sc, hdc, dc, FPdc, sl st.

HAT: For newborn use H hook. For 3-6 month, use I hook. For 6-9 month, use I hook and follow directions in bold below. For 9-12 month, use J hook.

Magic circle.

Row 12: Please follow carefully. Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc, 2 dc in next st, 2 hdc in next, hdc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, 2 dc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, hdc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, 1 dc. Sl st to 1st dc.

Row 13: Ch 2, dc, 2 dc in next st, dc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, hdc, 2 hdc, sc in next 15 st, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 dc, dc in next 2 st, 2 dc, 2 dc, dc in next 2 st, 2 dc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, sc in next 15 st, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, dc, 2 dc. Sl st in 1st dc.

14. Sl st around entire edge of hat. Fasten off. Weave in end.

For 6-9 month hat only:

Magic circle.

1. Ch 2, 8 dc in ring. Slip st to 1st dc. 8 st. 2. Ch 2, dc in same st as sl st. FPdc around post of same st. *DC in next st, FPdc around same st*. Continue from * to * around. Sl st in 1st dc. 3. Ch 2, dc in same st as sl st, dc in next st, FPdc around same st, *dc in next 2 st, FPdc around 2nd dc.* Note: The FPdc in around the FPdc of the previous row. This continues throughout hat. Continue around from * to *. Sl st in 1st dc. 4. Ch 2, dc in same st as sl st and next 2 st. *FPdc around FPdc of previous row. DC in next 3 st, * Repeat from * to *. Be sure to FPdc around last FPdc from previous row. Sl st in 1st dc. 5. Ch 2, dc in same st as sl st and next 3 st. *FPdc around FPdc of previous row. DC in next 4 st, * Repeat from * to *. Be sure to FPdc around last FPdc from previous row. Sl st in 1st dc. 6. Ch 2, dc in same st as sl st and next 4 st. *FPdc around FPdc of previous row. DC in next 5 st, *repeat from * to *. Be sure to FPdc around last FPdc from previous row. Sl st in 1st dc. 7. Ch 2, dc in same st and next 4 st. *FPdc around next st (Note there is no dc in this st which is what makes it different from previous row. You are not adding any stitches with this row.) *DC in next 5 st, FPdc around next st* Repeat from * to *. Sl st to 1st dc. (48st) Row 8, 9, 10, 11: Repeat row 7. Row 12: Please follow carefully. Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc, 2 dc in next st, dc, 2 hdc in next, hdc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, hdc, 2 hdc, 1 dc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, 1 dc. Sl st to 1st dc.

Row 13: Ch 2, 2 dc, dc, 2 dc in next st, dc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, hdc, 2 hdc, sc in next 18 st, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, dc in next 2 st, 2 dc, 2 dc, dc in next 2 st, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc, sc in next 18 st, 2 hdc, hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc, 2 dc. Sl st in 1st dc.

14. Sl st around entire edge of hat. Fasten off. Weave in end.

BADGE:

1. With silver, ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1. Turn. 2. Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (14 st) Row 3-5: Repeat row 2. 6. Ch 1, turn, decrease over first 2 st, sc across to last 2 st, decrease sc. (12) 7. Repeat row 6, decreasing the first 2 st and the last 2 st, until there is only 1 sc. Ch 1, sc around entire edge. Sl st to 1st sc and leave a long tail for sewing to hat.

DIAPER COVER:

For newborn to 3 month use H hook. For 3-6 month, use I hook. For 6-12 month, use J hook.

With black, ch 49.

1. Dc in 4th ch from hook and each st across. (46) Row 2 and 3: Ch 2 (does not count as st) Dc in each st across. At end of row 3, fasten off and turn work. 4. Attach yarn in 14th st from right. Ch 1 and dc in same st and in next 19 stitches (20). Ch 1. Turn. 5. Decrease in first 2 dc, dc across until last 2 st. Decrease dc. Ch 1, turn. (18) Row 6, 7, 8, 9, 10: Repeat row 5. Stitches will decrease to 16, 14, 12, 10, 8. 11. Dc in each st across. Ch 3 and turn. (8) 12. (You will now begin to increase by 2 stitches in each row.) Dc in same st as chain, dc across, 2 dc in last stitch. Ch 3, turn. (10) Row 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18: Repeat row 12. At end of row 18 you will have 22 stitches, ch 2 (not 3), and turn. 19. Dc across. Ch 1, do not turn. Work sc down edge of cover and all the way around. Put 3 sc in corners so edges do not bunch up. Sl st to 1st sc. Ch 1, do not turn. 20. Sc in same st as slip stitch and all the way around edge once more, again putting 3 st in corners. Sl st to 1st sc and fasten off. Weave in ends.

SUSPENDERS:

For newborn to 6 months, With red, ch 75. DC in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off and weave in ends. If desired, fold suspenders in half, cross over and sew in place approximately 1/4 the way down from fold. I have not done this with the ones that I make, allowing the user to determine best positioning.

For 6-12 month, ch 85 and continue as above.

BOOTS:

For newborn, use H hook. For 3-6 month, use I, for 6-12 month, use J.

Make 2. With black, ch 9.

Round 1: Work 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 5 ch, 6 dc in last ch, turn to work along opposite side of beginning ch, dc in next 5 ch, 3 dc in last ch, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. 22 st.

Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st as sl st, 2 hdc in each of next 2 dc, hdc in next 5 dc, 2 hdc in each of next 6 dc, hdc in next 5 dc, 2 hdc in each of next 3 dc, slip st in top of beginning ch to join. 34 st.

Round 3: With red, ch 2, hdc through back loop in each st around. Slip st to top of beginning ch to join. 34 st. Note: Before continuing, please weave in any ends from beginning boot. It will be much more difficult to weave it in after boot is complete.

Round 4: With black, ch 2, hdc in next 8 sts, dc2tog 8 times, hdc in next 9 sts, slip st to top of beginning ch to join. 26 sts.

Round 5: Ch 2, hdc in next 8 sts, dc2tog 4 times, hdc in next 9 sts, slip st to top of beginning ch to join. 22 sts.

Round 6: Ch 2, hdc in next 8 sts, dc2tog 2 times, hdc in next 9 sts, slip st to top of beginning ch to join. 20 sts.

Round 7: Ch 2, dc in each st around, slip st to top of beginning ch to join. 20 sts.

Round 8: Ch 2, hdc in next 3 st, ch 5, (skip 5 st), hdc in next 5 st, ch 5 (skip 5 st), hdc in final 2 st. Slip st to top of beginning ch to join. 20 st.

Round 9: Ch 1, sc in st around. Sl st to top of beginning ch to join. 20 st.

Round 10: Sl in each st around top of boot. Fasten off. Weave in end.

FINISHING: Embroider FD or station # as desired on badge. Sew badge to front of hat, placing bottom edge at the bottom but not on to brim. Sew 2 large buttons on front corners of diaper cover and 4 smaller buttons on inside of diaper cover, 2 in the front and 2 in the back evenly spaced so suspenders will button on and not be seen. This also allows you to tuck in any extra suspender if not needed. I recommend crossing suspenders in back for better fit. You can also cross suspenders and sew in place.

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