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ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chaindc = double crochethk = hookrep = repeatRS = right sidesc = single crochetst(s) = stitch(es)SKILL LEVEL: EasyFINISHED SIZE: Approx. 11.5" wide x 19.5" longMATERIALS: Baby Bee® Lots of Dots™, 3.5 oz (100 g) skeins of 116 yds (106 m): Pink/Gray – 3 skeinsSize K (6.5 mm) crochet hookYarn needleButtons, sewing needle and thread (optional)

GAUGE: 12 sts and 6 rows = 4" square in pattern

INSTRUCTIONS: Ch 60.Row 1: Dc in second ch from hk, 1 dc in each ch across, turn work. Row 2: Ch 2, 1 dc in each st across, turn work. Rows 3–31: Rep row 2. Row 32: Work 1 sc evenly all the way around piece.Fasten off, and weave in ends.Front Seam: With RS facing up, fold in half and meet edges in the middle. Starting at bottom, join with sc sts worked through both edges. Continue to seam front, leaving 5” gap at top for collar. (Seam should be about ¾ of the way up the center.) Fasten off, and weave in ends.Bottom Seam: Work sc sts to join bottom edges together. Fasten off, and weave in ends. Fold top half down about 3", creating collar.Collar Edging: Join yarn where front seam ends (about ¾ of the way up). Ch 2, 5 dc in next st, *6 dc in next st, rep from * across to top edge. Fasten off, and weave in ends. Rep on the other side.Stitch on buttons if desired.

BUTTERFLY KISSESNewborn photo checklist: Cutest baby in the world? Check. Crocheted cocoon? Coming right up. Ours is made with Baby Bee® Lots of Dots™ yarn for a unique, speckled look.

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TAKE IT EASYNaptime for baby equals craft time for mommy. This pillow knits up quick with the

great-for-beginners garter stitch and Baby Bee® Adore-A-Ball™ yarn.

ABBREVIATIONS: BO = bind offCO = cast onk = knitrep = repeatst(s) = stitch(es)

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

FINISHED SIZE: Approx. 12" x 22"

MATERIALS: Baby Bee® Adore-A-Ball™, 3.5 oz (100 g) skeins of 92 yds (84 m): Gray – 2 skeins12" x 22" pillow insertUS Size 11 (8 mm) knitting needles Yarn needleGAUGE: 8 sts and 15 rows = 4" square in garter stitch

INSTRUCTIONS:Make 2 (front and back of pillow)CO 28 sts. Row 1: K to end of row. Rows 2–35: Rep row 1. BO all sts, cut yarn, and weave in ends.Finishing: Place pillow form between both pieces. Whipstitch together to enclose.

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BLANKET STATEMENTNo need to switch between skeins for this multicolored wonder—variegated My Sweet Love™ yarn by Baby Bee® takes care of the back and forth as you crochet away.

ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginningch = chaindc = double crochetrep = repeatrnd = roundsc = single crochetsk = skipsl st = slip stitchsp = spacest(s) = stitch(es)

GAUGE: 3 sts and 2.5 rows = 4"

INSTRUCTIONS:Ch 5, join with sl st to form ring.Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout pattern), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, *3 dc in ring, ch 2, rep from * 2 more times, join to beg ch with sl st.Rnd 2: Ch 3, *3 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch 2 sp, ch 1, rep from * 2 more times, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in same ch 2 sp, sl st to second ch to join.Rnd 3: Sl st into next ch sp, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next sp, rep from * 2 more times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch sp, ch 1, sl st to second ch to join.Rnd 4: Sl st in next 2 sts, sl st into next ch sp, ch 2, 2 dc in same ch sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

FINISHED SIZE: Approx. 32" x 32"

MATERIALS: Baby Bee® My Sweet Love™, 3.5 oz (100 g) skeins of 98 yds (90 m): Coral Multi – 5 skeinsUS Size M/13 (9 mm) crochet hookYarn needle

ch sp, ch 1, {*3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, rep from * to corner ch sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch sp, ch 1} rep from { to } 2 more times, work (3 dc, ch 1) across to beg ch, sl st into second ch to join. Rep rnd 4 until blanket measures 32" x 32" or desired size. Fasten off, and weave in ends. Edging:Row 1: Join yarn in corner sp, ch 1, *1 sc in between next 2 sts twice, 1 sc in ch sp, rep from * around all 4 edges of blanket. Sl st to first ch to join. Row 2: 1 sc in next st, sk 1 st, *5 dc in next st, sk 1 st, 1 sl st in next st, sk 1 st, rep from * around all 4 edges of blanket. Sl st to first st to join. Fasten off, and weave in ends.

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WARM WISHESYour little’s kissable head deserves the softest of caps, and this knit hat made from Baby Bee® Baby LouLou™ yarn is just that. Plus, it’s washable. Win-win!

SKILL LEVEL: IntermediateFINISHED SIZE: 14" x 7" (fits size newborn to 6 months)GAUGE: 21 sts and 30 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch

ABBREVIATIONS: BO = bind off CO = cast on DPN(s) = double-point needle(s) k = knit k2tog = knit 2 stitches together p = purl PM = place marker rep = repeat rnd(s) = round(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

MATERIALS: Baby Bee® Baby Lou Lou™, 3.5 oz (100 g) skeins of 267 yds (244 m): Flannel (A) – 1 skein Celery (B) – 1 skein US Size 7 circular knitting needles US Size 7 double-point needles Stitch markers Darning needle

INSTRUCTIONS:With A, CO 72. Join to k in the rnd, and PM.Rnd 1: *K1, p1, rep from * to marker. Rnds 2-6: Rep rnd 1. Rnds 7-12: K to marker. Rnd 13: Change to B, and k to marker. Rnd 14: K to marker. Rnd 15: Change to A, and k to marker. Rnd 16: K to marker. Rnds 17-18: Rep rnds 13-14. Rnds 19-20: Rep rnds 15-16. Rnds 21-22: Rep rnds 13-14.Change to A, and k every rnd until hat reaches 5" from CO.Begin decreases, switching to DPNs when necessary:

Rnd 1: *K6, k2tog, rep from * to marker. (63) Rnd 2: K to marker. Rnd 3: *K5, k2tog, rep from * to marker. (54) Rnd 4: K to marker. Rnd 5: *K4, k2tog, rep from * to marker. (45) Rnd 6: K to marker. Rnd 7: *K3, k2tog, rep from * to marker. (36) Rnd 8: Change to B, k to marker. Rnd 9: *K2, k2tog, rep from * to marker. (27) Rnd 10: *K1, k2tog, rep from * to marker. (18) Rnd 11: *K2tog, rep from * to marker. (9) Rnd 12: K2tog 2 times, k1. (5)Begin I-cord: K remaining 5 sts, and then slide work to opposite end of DPNs. Bring yarn over from back, and k all sts. Continue until I-cord reaches 3", and BO.Finishing: Weave in ends, and knot top I-cord.

CUTENESS UNDERFOOTBaby won’t be the only new addition to your home: Attach 70 to 80 DIY’d pompoms to a latch hook rug canvas to create just about the coziest thing your feet have ever felt. Tip: Use a rug pad to keep it from slipping around on the floor.

POMPOM DREAMSHum your favorite lullabies as lots of Baby Bee® yarn and two yarn-wrapped embroidery hoops become a pompom mobile. Tip: Fit cardboard into top hoop for a base to thread pompom strands through.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO COMPLETE PROJECTS ALONE. ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED.

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