Unisex Burial Gown

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© Pattern Copyright 2006--J. A. Esterly

Simply Soft Yarn
F Hook
Ribbon

Remember Different Yarns and Different Hook sizes will make this different sizes...

GOWN
Row 1.) Ch 34, DC in 4th ch from hook, DC in next 3 Ch, DC, Ch 1, DC in the next Ch, *DC in the next 6 Ch, DC, Ch 1, DC in the next Ch,* Repeat this 2 more times, DC in the last 5 Ch, Ch 2, turn.
Rows 2-4.) *HDC in each st to the Ch 1 space, HDC, Ch 1, HDC in the next st,* repeat this across, Ch 2, turn.
Row 5.) *HDC in each st to the ch 1 space, HDC in the Ch 1 space, skip to the next Ch 1 space, HDC in the ch 1 space,* repeat across, Ch 3, turn.
Row 6.) DC in each st across, Ch 1, turn.
Row 7.) SC in the 1st st, *Ch 1, SC in next st,* repeat across, Ch1, turn.
Row 8.) *SC in SC, DC in Ch 1 sp,* repeat across, Ch 1, turn.
Row 9.) SC in 1st SC, *Ch 1, sk next DC, SC in next SC,* Repeat across, Ch 1, turn.

Repeat Rows 8 & 9 to desired length.

Edging For Boy: SC in each row up the back, 3 SC in the corner, SC across the neck, 3 SC in the corner, SC in each row down the back, 3 SC in the corner, SC in each st across the bottom, 3 SC in the corner, sl st to the beginning Ch 1. Fasten off

Edging For Girl: SC in each row up the back, 3 SC in the corner, *Ch 1, sl st in next st,* across the neck, 3 SC in the corner, SC in each row down the back, 3 SC in the corner, *Ch 1, sl st in next st,* across the bottom, 3 SC in the corner, sl st to the beginning Ch 1. Fasten off.

Weave Ribbon through Row 1 and Row 6 for ties in the back.
For BONNET,please see pattern below copyright notice.

© Pattern Copyright 2006--J. A. Esterly

This Pattern is created by J. A. Esterly for "Gods Tiny Angels" and is to be used for Charity ONLY.

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BONNET

For your convenience, we are including below the Bonnet Pattern used in the above picture, by designer Kimberly Reichner, from the Princess Preemie Layette Set.

Attention: All patterns are copyrighted to their individual creators and are to be used solely for charity purposes. Any making and selling of the following item(s) is strictly FORBIDDEN. Permission is given to make a paper copy of patterns for charity use only. You are also FORBIDDEN by law to put the pattern(s) on any website, in emails, on mailing lists, in any print publication or media and/or to sell these patterns, or to distribute them in any other form or fashion not listed for any reason.

With E crochet hook and white yarn.
Chain 12----- BACK LOOPS When working the hdc
Hdc in 3rd chain from hook with 4 hdc in last chain. Working on opposite side of chain , hdc to end.
Ch 1 and turn, work hdc across to increase at top ( round end ) work 2hdc in each of next 4 sts, hdc to end.
Chain 1 and turn, work hdc to increase at top, 2 hdc, 1hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc, hdc to end
Chain 1 and turn, Work hdc across to end.
Chain 2 and turn, Work in patterns as for gown skirt for 6 rows.
Edges and ruffle. Attach colored yarn and front edge of face area, Working in sides of sts, sc evenly aross.
Chain 1 turn, work sc across decreasing ever 5 st.
Chain 1 turn, work sc across , ch 1,( working up face band now)-
Sl st, chain 3, sl st, ch 3 across. fasten off.
Join colored yarn in beginning if back ridge area( back of bonnet)
Work your sl st, ch 3 along BOTH ridges giving you 2 ruffles.
Make chain and tie ends in a knot, weave in and out of bonnet for tie.