((***Pattern updated 01/09/09***))
Named for my DS, this is the
(I have had a few people mention that they were having trouble getting the waistbands of the Little Fire wooly patterns loose enough to have enough stretch, even when using a larger hook for the foundation. I have found the answer...the no-chain foundation!! If you go here No Chain and scroll down to the bottom of the page, you will find pictorial instructions for doing the No Chain Double Crochet. Work this technique to length (one less dc than the number of dc's called for in the pattern) in place of the foundation chain and first row of dc in both Little Fire Patterns.
I tried it out myself on the Pirate shorties I made for my son (incorporating a little stranding for a bit of fun) and it worked out fabulously. There is a small V at the join when following this technique, but it is easily stitched closed with the tail. The resulting stretchy waistband top is wonderful!)
Little Fire Crochet Soaker and Skirty
Initial instructions are for size small, parenthesis are for medium, large, and extra-large
This pattern is worked with worsted weight wool yarn
Hook size G, Gauge 4 stitches per inch, 4 rows per inch in sc or whatever hook you need to maintain gauge.
All Sizing is Approximate:
SMALL= WEIGHT 11-17 lbs WAIST 12-20 in. RISE 16 in. THIGHS 7-12 in.
MEDIUM= WEIGHT 15-22 lbs WAIST 12.5-20 in. RISE 17in. THIGHS 8-13 in.
LARGE= WEIGHT 20-26 lbs WAIST 13-22 in. RISE 18 in. THIGHS 9-14 in.
X-LARGE= WEIGHT 24-30 lbs WAIST 14-24 in. RISE 19 in. THIGHS 9-15 in.
Chain 56 loosely (64, 72, 80) Join in a loop with a slip stitch, being sure not to twist the chain
Row 1 CH 2 (count as first DC) DC in each SC around , join with a SLST in the top of the CH 2
Row 2-3 SLST around CH 2 of row 1, CH 2, *BPDC around next st, FPDC around next st* repeat around and join with a SLST in the top of the Ch 2. (Bind off if you plan on using a different color for the body of the soaker, otherwise continue on to Row 4.)
Row 4 (If starting a new color, join with a SLST in the first DC) CH 1, SC in same st, and in next 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, *SC in next 3 sts , 2 SC in next st*, repeat *-* around for a total of 70 SCs (80, 90, 100)
Row 5 Ch1, turn, SC in each stitch around, join with slip stitch in first SC. 70 SCs (80, 90, 100)
Row 6-8 Repeat previous row (for medium repeat row 5 times, for large repeat row 7 times, repeat 9 times for xl )
If making a Skirty, work row 9 in the back loops of row 8 for this round only)
Row 9 CH1, turn, SC in first 2(3, 4, 5) st, HDC in next 4(5, 6, 7) sts , DC in in next 23(24, 25, 26)sts, HDC in next 4(5, 6, 7) sts, SC in remaining 37 (43, 49, 55) sts, join with SLST to first SC.
Row 10-13 Repeat Rows 6-9 once
Row 14 Repeat row 6 once more
Row 15-17 CH1, turn, work 39 SCs (43, 47, 51)
Row 18 CH1, turn, SC in first 2(3, 4, 5) st, HDC in next 4(5, 6 7) sts, dc DEC next 2 sts together, *(DC in next 3 sts, dc DEC next 2 sts together) across to last 6(8, 10, 12) HDC in next 4(5, 6 7) sts, SC in last 2(3, 4, 5) st 33(37, 41, 45)sts
Row 19-21 CH1, turn work 33 SCs (37, 41, 45)
Row 22 CH1, turn, SC in first 2(3, 4, 5) st, HDC in next 3(4, 5, 6) sts, dc DEC next 2 sts together, (DC in next 5 sts, dc DEC next 2 sts together) across to last 5(7, 9, 11) sts, HDC in next 3(4, 5, 6) sts, SC in last 2(3, 4, 5) st. 29(33, 37, 41)sts
Row 23-25 CH1, turn work 29 SCs (33, 37, 41)
Row 26 CH1, turn, SC in first 2(3, 4, 5) st, HDC in next 2(3, 4, 5) sts, dc DEC next 2 sts together, DC in next 2 sts, dc DEC next 2 sts together, DC in next 2 sts, dc DEC next 2 sts together, DC in next st, dc DEC next 2 sts together, DC in next 2 sts, dc DEC next 2 sts together, DC in next 2 sts, dc DEC next 2 sts together, HDC in next 2(3, 4, 5) sts, sc in next 2(3, 4, 5) st. 23(27, 31, 35)sts
Row 27-29 CH1, turn work 23 SCs (27, 31, 35)
Row 30 CH1, turn, SC in first 2(3, 4, 5) st, HDC in next 1(2, 3, 4) sts, dc DEC next 2 sts together, (DC in next 3 sts, dc DEC next 2 sts together) across to last3(5, 7, 9)sts, HDC in next 1(2, 3, 4) sts, SC in last 2(3, 4, 5) st 19(23, 27, 31)sts
Row 31-41 CH1 turn, SC in each st across 19(23, 27, 31)sts(for mediums add 4 more rows here, for larges add 8 more, for xl add 12)
Row 42-52 CH 1 turn, SC in next st, 2 SC in next st, SC across to last 2 sts, 2 SC in next st, SC in last st
(final row should have 39 (43, 47, 51)SCs
Whip stitch evenly to front side of soaker (bottom of row 14)
Cuffs
Join yarn with SLST
Row 1 join with sl st at top of leg opening,CH1, SC in same st, work an even # of sc’s around the opening, join with SLST to first SC
Row 2 CH2 (count as first DC) DC in each st around and join with a SLST to top CH of CH2
Row 3 SLST around CH 2 of row 1, CH 2, *BPDC around next st, FPDC around next st* repeat around and join with a SLST in the top of the Ch 2.
Bind off
Repeat for other side, weave in ends, trim, Voila! Add a cord at the waist if you desire.
Skirty patterns for the Little Fire soaker
Version 1:
R1 After finishing the main body of the soaker, join yarn for skirty with a slip stitch at the back, working in the free loops of row 8. Sc in first st. ch4, (skip st and sc in next st, ch 4) around. Join with a sl st in the first sc.
R2 Work 2 sl sts around the ch4 space, work 1 sc around ch4, ch5, (sc in top of next ch4 sp. Ch5) around, join with a sl st in 1st sc.
R3+ Work round 2 until skirty is the desired length, bind off, weave in, voila!
TRIM ch1, sc in same st, work 6 sc in ch5 sp, ( sc in sc, work 6 sc in ch5 sp ) repeat around, join with a sl st in the first sc, bind off, weave in, voila!
Version 2:
R1 Working in the free loops of round 8, Join yarn with a slip stitch at the back of the soaker, ch1 and sc in the same st., and in each st around. join with a sl st in the first sc.
R2 ch2 (count as first dc) dc ch1 dc in next st, (dc in next st cd ch1 dc in next st), around, join with a sl st at the top of ch2.
R3 ch2 (count as first dc now and throughout) sk 1 dc, dc ch1 dc in ch1 sp, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc, sk 1 dc, dc ch1 dc in next ch1 sp, sk 1 dc, cd in next dc *( dc in next dc. sk 1 dc, dc ch1 dc in next ch1 sp, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc, sk 1 dc dc ch1 dc in next ch1 sp, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc) around, and join with a sl st at the top of the ch2.
Repeat R3 for length.
TRIM work 6 st dc shell in ea ch1 sp around for trim.
Version 3
R1 Working in the free loops of round 8, join yarn with a sl st at the back of the soaker, ch 1 and sc in same st, sc in next st and in each st around, join with sl st in first sc.
R2 ch2 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) around and join with a sl st in the top of ch2
R3 ch2(count as dc when repeating for pattern), dc in same st, dc in next dc, ch1, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch1, dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, repeat around for pattern and join with a sl st at the top of ch2.
R4 ch3, (count as dc and ch1 when repeating for pattern) dc in next dc, dc in next dc, dc in ch1 sp, dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch1, dc in next dc, dc in next dc, dc in ch1 sp, dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch1, dc in next dc, Repeat around for pattern and join with a sl st in second ch.
R5 ch2(count as dc dc when repeating for pattern), dc in ch1 sp, dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch1, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in the next dc, dc in ch1 sp, dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch1, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in next dc, dc in ch1 sp, dc in next dc, repeat around for pattern and join with a slst at the top of ch2.
R6 Ch3 (count as dc and ch1 when repeating for pattern) dc in next dc, dc in next dc, dc in ch1 sp, dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch1, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in next dc, dc in ch1 sp, dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch1, sk1 dc, dc in next dc, Repeat around for pattern and join with a sl st in the top of ch2
Alternate rounds 5 and 6 for length.
For trim, ch2, dc in same dc, work 2 dc in each dc and ch1 sp around, and join with a sl st in the top of ch2
© 2008-by Amy O’Holleran: This is my original work, and may not be reproduced for sale without my express permission.
Friday, February 22, 2008
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14 comments:
Hi there,
Wow, what a well made soaker pattern!
I am loving the easy style of this one....well done!
I am a wahm who makes and sells crocheted baby and children's items and was also wondering if I could gain your permission to sell some products made from this pattern? I don't want to infringe on your copyright in any way and they wouldn't be mass produced or anything.
thankyou
warmly Kristie
So, I too think that it is cute, and looks like a good pattern, easier to use it than make up my own. I also make and sell soakers, was wondering about getting permission to sell them also. Let me know, Thanks - Vilate
I like this pattern very much! It makes a super cute soaker.. I'd love to make the skirty.. but I was wondering if you had any photos of a finished one. I would love the visual inspiration!
Anyone??
I started the soaker, but i dont understand row 18, across to last 6 what does that mean? please and thanks!! =)
I am not who you wanted an answer from, but maybe I can help.
She means that you continue doing the
(DC in next 3 sts, dc DEC next 2 sts together) across until you get to the 6th stitch FROM THE END - (or (8, 10, 12) ) depending on the size-
then you do the HDC in next 4(5, 6 7) sts, SC in last 2(3, 4, 5) st
then you should have 33(37, 41, 45)sts
Did that help?
vilatesniftynook, Thank you for your help now it makes total sense to me hehe thank you once again!!
i LOVE this pattern. i just finished with the soaker body, about to start on the cuffs, then onto the skirty! i will post pics on my blog soon :) thank you for such a wonderful pattern.
THANK YOU for sharing this pattern with the world.
I help organize an attachment parenting meetup group in southern Cali and I've really enjoyed making and showing other moms how to crochet this cute and useful soaker.
You can see a pic at my post about it here:http://womantalk.wordpress.com/2009/04/16/crochet-your-own-woolen-soaker/
I am just starting this pattern and making the XL size. I am at row 10-13. When I previously did row 6-8 I repeated 9 times instead of 3 for the XL size. Do I do that again for rows 10-13 or just repeat 3 times?
Thanks!
Tanya
So I don't think you should repeat it nine more times cause it says repeat 6-9 ONCE! I think you just do it once. Just the three rows. But you know if you get to the crotch and is looks to short go back and add in.
*so really I think when I made it up I only did it once! :)
Good luck.
I just made my first soaker with this pattern and I LOVE IT! It is Orange and yellow verigate hand dyed Merino Wool and it is sooo beautiful and sooo soft!!! I made the body exactly to the pattern and the leg cuffs are 2 rows of SC (36 of them around to be exact) and I did a ruffle consisting one row sc and ch2 into each sc of the previous row and the 2nd row did sc and ch 3 into each ch 2... It ruffled perfect and looks soooo girly... I think I am going to add a little orange gold fish to the bum section and make an orange and yellow tank top to match in a cotton yarn with some little gold fish on it!!! I'll post pics of the full outfit on my blog... My little girl is going to look so adorable in the outfit!!!
I am almost finished, just the cuffs to go, but so far so good. Very cute! I wish Ethan were here to wear it, he's still "baking". Only trouble I had was trying to remember was dc DEC was, but have a google and a few head scratches I figured it out! Can't wait to try the longies.
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