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Easy Toddler Scarf
THIS IS A CROCHET PATTERN

Materials:
* A few oz. of a soft worsted wt yarn
* Crochet hook size I

Size is 5" wide x 42" long

Stitches used:
ch st - chain stitch
dc - double crochet
tc - triple crochet

1: Ch 19, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 4; turn.
2: Tc in next st and in each st across. Ch 3; turn.
3: Dc in next st and in each st across. Ch 4; turn.
4-57: Repeat rows 2 and 3.


Fasten off and weave in ends smile

Poncho Sweater
THIS IS A CROCHET PATTERN

I used Caron Simply soft (thicker yarns dont look or lay as nice)
G hook

Stitches used:
Dc- double crochet
half shell: 2dc ch 1
Shell: 2 dc, ch1, 2 dc

For Size 4/5 Toddler

Chain 95 Join to form ring. Becareful to not twist.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in each stitch around: 95 total
Rnd2: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around: 95 total
Rnd3: Ch 3, dc in each stitch around: 95 total
Rnd4: Ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same stitch, ch 1,** skip 2 stitches, 2 dc, ch 1 in next stitch. skip 1 stitch, 2 dc, ch 1 in next stitch ** repeat from ** to** for a total of 18 half shells. Shell in next stitch, than repeat with half shells alternating with skipping 2 stitches and 2 stitch in between each around(18 half shells) Join: total of 36 half shells and 2 shells

Rnd 5 thru 16 : slip stitch to center of shell, ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2dc in same stitch, ***ch 1, 2 dc in next ch 1 space*** Repeat around to shell and do a full shell in the full shell. than continue with pattern.
ARM HOLE SECTION
Rnd 17: slip stitch to center of shell, Ch 2, dc, ch 1, 2dc in ch 1 sp.** ch 1, 2dc in next ch 1 sp ** repeat till after you have done 8- 1/2 shells Now
skip 13 shells(armhole) 2dc,ch 1 in next ch 1 sp into the 14th space after you have skipped the 13-1/2 shells repeat to center shell, do full shell again** Repeat from** to last shell, join..

Rnd 18 thru 25: Repeat pattern
Rnd 26: do half shells all around, join fasten off
Join yarn to sleeve opening. Sc in each stitch around.(46sc)
Rnd 2 ch 1, sc in each stitch around(46sc)
Rnd3: ch 1, sc in each stitch around.(46sc) Fasten off
Repeat on other sleeve.
Add Fringe to bottom

For the tie: Ch 90 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each across. Fasten off
For Flowers: Make 2
ch 4, slip stitch in first ch to form ring, (ch 4, tr, slip stitch) in ring 6 times. Ch 1, fasten off. Pull end of neck tie through center of flower, sew flower to neck tie. Repeat for other flower. Find the center of your tie and sew it to the middle of round 4 of the shawl. Tie into a bow and tack the bow into place.

Sun Dress
THIS IS A CROCHET PATTERN

Infant Sizes 6 months, 1, 2 and 3.

Materials: J. & P. Coats "Knit-Cro-Sheen" : 8 balls of color of choice for sizes 6 months and 1; 9 balls for sizes 2 and 3: Steel Crochet Hook No. 6: 2 snap fasteners: 3 yards of royal blue velvet ribbon, 1/4 inch wide.

Gauge: 5 sps make 1 inch; 4 rows make 3/4 inch.

Blocking Measurements: Sizes 6 months 1, 2, and 3.

Chest 18" 20" 22" 24"

Width across back or front at under arm 9" 10" 11" 12".

Width across back or front above armhole shaping 7" 8" 9" 10".

Length from shoulder to waist 4 1/2" 5 1/2" 6" 7".

Directions are given for Size 6 months. Changes for Sizes 1, 2 and 3 are in parentheses.

Bodice: Back - Start at waistband, ch 91 (101,111,121) to measure 9 1/4 (10 1/4, 11 1/4, 12 1/4) inches.

1st row: Sc in 3rd ch from hook, * ch 2, skip next ch, sc in next ch. Repeat from *across. There are on row 45 (50, 55, 60) sps. Ch 4, turn.

2nd row (right side): Dc in first ch-2 sp, * ch 1, dc in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 1, dc in turning space. Ch 2, turn.

3rd row: Sc in first ch-1 sp, * ch 2, sc in next ch-l sp. Repeat from * across. ending with ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of turning chain. Ch 3, turn. The 2nd and 3rd rows constitute the pattern. Continue to work in pattern until piece measures, ending with a dc row 1 1/2 (2, 2, 3) inches. Omit turning chain. Turn.

To Shape Armholes:

1st row: (Sl st in next dc and in next ch) 3 times; sl st in next dc, sc in next sp, * ch 2, sc in next sp. Repeat from * to within last 5 ch-1 sps, ch 2, sc in next sp. Ch 2, turn.

2nd row: Dc in next sp (1 sp decreased at beginning of row), * ch 1, dc in next sp. Repeat from * across to within last 2 sps, holding back on hook last loop of each dc, make dc in each of next 2 sps, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (joint dc made). (1 sp decreased at end of row). Ch 2, turn.

3rd row: Sc in first ch-1 sp, * ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp. Repeat from * across. There are on row 35 (40, 45. 50) sps. Ch 3, turn. Now work without decreasing until piece measures from first row of armhole shaping, ending with a dc row 3 (3 1/2, 4, 4) inches. Ch 2, turn.

To Shape Neck:

1st row: Sc in first sp, (ch 2. sc in next sp) 9 times. Ch 3, turn.

2nd row: Skip first sp, joint dc having a dc in each of the next 2 sps, * ch 1, dc in next sp. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in turning space. Ch 2. turn.

3rd row: Sc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 2, sc in next sp) 6 times. Ch 3, turn.

4th row: Repeat 2nd row.

5th row: Sc in first sp, (ch 2, sc in next sp) 3 times; sl st in next joint dc. Break off. Skip 14 (19, 24, 29) sps on first row of neck shaping, attach thread to next sp and work as follows: 1st row: Sc in same sp where thread was attached, * ch 2, sc in next sp. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: Dc in first sp, (ch 1, dc in next sp) 6 times; ch 1, joint dc over next 2 sps, dc in next sp. Turn. 3rd row: Sl St in the joint dc, sc in next ch-l sp, * ch 2, sc in next sp. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. 4th row: Dc in first sp, (ch 1, dc in next sp) 3 times; ch 1, joint dc over next 2 sps, dc in next sp. Turn. 5th row: Repeat 3rd row. Break off at end of row.

Front: Work as for Back. Sew up right side seam.

Skirt: With wrong side facing and working along opposite side of starting chain, attach thread to first ch at left side edge.

1st row: Sc in same ch where thread was attached, * ch 2, sc in next ch. Repeat from * across. There are on row 180 (200, 220, 240) sps. Ch 3, turn.

Next row: * (Dc in next sp, ch 1) 8 (9, 10, 11) times; in next sp make (dc, ch 1) twice (1 sp increased). Repeat from * across. Ch 2, turn. Now work in pattern as on Bodice until 8 rows in all have been completed. Ch 1 at end of last row, join with a sl st in top of ch-3 at the beginning of the row. Turn.

Next row: Sc in the ch-1 sp just formed, * ch 2, sc in next sp. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st in first sc. Turn.

Following row: Sl st in first ch-2 sp, ch 4, * dc in next sp. ch 1. Repeat from * around, ending with dc in last ch-2 sp, ch 1, join with a sl st in 3rd ch of ch-4. Turn. Repeat last 2 rows until Skirt measures in all, ending with 3rd row of pattern 8 (9, 10, 11) inches, or length desired. Break off.

With right side of work facing, make sc closely along neck and armhole edges.

Side Placket:

1st row: With right side facing, sc closely around left side opening. Ch 1, turn.

2nd and 3rd rows: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Break off at end of 3rd row.

Finishing: Sew 2 snap fasteners evenly spaced on placket. Sew ribbon around armhole and neck edges. Sew an 8-inch piece of ribbon at the point of each front and back shoulder and tie bows. Draw ribbon through first row of dc spaces on front of Bodice and tie ends in back of dress.

Toddler Shapes Game
THIS IS A CROCHET PATTERN

My Granddaughter has been playing with my granny squares most of her life. She is my inspiration for this game for toddlers. Great for ages 2 and older.

Materials:
H Hook
Worsted Weight Yarn
2 Large shoelaces with hard tips
2 Large macrame beads for the laces
Container for the shapes - Popcorn tin, coffee can, etc.
Supplies to decorate container

Note: For different sizes and textures use different types of yarn and different sizes of hooks. The only thing to stop you is your imagination. Keep in mind that some children are allergic to some types of yarn.

This game is made in 3 shapes that toddlers will eventually be able to recognize and name - Circle, Square and Triangle. Here are the patterns for the shapes. At the bottom are the instructions for putting the game together and ways to use it.

Circle - Ch 4 and join in 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 and do 11 dc in the ring. Join with slst in top of ch 3.
Round 2: Ch 3 and dc in joining st, do 2 dc in each dc around from the previous row. Join in top of ch 3. Fasten off. Do not weave in ends yet.
Make as many as you please.

Square - Ch 4 and join in 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in the ring, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) 3 more times in ring. Join with slst in top of ch 3.
Round 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch space, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, Repeat from * around ending by joining in top of ch 3. Fasten off. Do not weave in ends yet.
Make as many as you please.

Triangle - Ch 4 and join in 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, 3 dc in the ring, ch 1, (4dc, ch 1) 2 more times in ring. Join with slst in top of ch 3.
Round 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch space, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, Repeat from * around ending by joining in top of ch 3. Fasten off. Do not weave in ends yet.
Make as many as you please.

Finishing Instructions for Shapes - Weave in your ends. I add a drop of Aleene's OK to Wash It before I cut the ends. This will keep the ends from working out when you wash the shapes. It drys clear and soft.

Instructions for making the game - Take one end of the shoe lace and firmly tie it on a bead. Add a drop or two of the Aleene's so it doesn't come undone and pose a choking hazard.

Decorate your container as you see fit - Painting, stenciling, stickers. Fill the container with your shapes and put the beaded laces on top and place on lid.

How to play the Game - Children can play by matching the shapes, colors, or sizes. They are also able to lace the shapes on the beaded shoelace. This game helps with their fine motor(fingers), gross motor(arms), cognitive(problem solving) skills. They also learn about colors and textures. Don't be afraid to let them chew on the shapes as they wash easily in the washer as long as you use acrylic or cotton yarn. As they get older they can learn about patterns as they lay them out in patterns or lace the shapes in a series pattern(re, green, blue, red, green, blue, ...).The possibilities are unlimited. When the child gets older and stops playing with them, you can join them together for an afghan for their bed to remind them of their shapes.
THIS IS A GREAT GAME TO PLAY WITH YOUR KIDS. IT WILL TEACH THEM TO REMEMBER THEIR SHAPES AND COLORS(AND IT WONT COST YOU A FORTUNE)

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