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Sizing
Below you will find a size chart detailing the average size of a baby at each weekly
gestation. Please be aware that these sizes are a guide only, please dont feel you must
create a garment to fit the exact size given as your item will fit an angel, they are all
unique and special.
Wk
s
Weig
ht
12
n/k
Offici
al
Leng
th
n/k
Total
lengt
h
Head
Circ.
Chest
Circ.
Abdom
en
Circ.
Foot
lengt
h
Nec
k to
feet
14
n/k
n/k
16
100g
3.5oz
11.3c
m
4.5in
18
200g
7oz
14cm
5.6in
20
300g
10.5o
z
25cm
10in
22
425g
15oz
24
590g
1.3lb
Leng
th of
legs
Leng
th of
arms
n/k
Neck
to
crotc
h
n/k
8.5cm
3.5in
13.6c
m
5.25in
18.1c
m
7.3in
7cm
2.75in
9.6cm
3.75
in
12.8c
m 5in
n/k
6.3cm
2.5in
8.4cm
3.5in
n/k
n/k
n/k
n/k
n/k
n/k
n/k
n/k
8.2cm
3.6in
10cm
4in
2.5cm
1in
15c
m
6in
8.8cm
3.5in
6.3cm
2.5in
13cm
5.1in
2.6cm
1.1in
3.5cm
1.4in
10.6c
m
4.25in
11.9c
m
4.75in
8.1cm
3.25in
15.1cm
6.1in
19c
m
7.5in
21c
m
8.4in
20cm
8in
17.6cm
7.1in
4cm
1.6in
12.5c
m
5in
9.4cm
3.75in
22.5c
m
9in
20cm
8in
4.5cm
1.8in
22c
m
8.75i
n
24c
m
9.4in
5.6c
m
2.25i
n
7.5c
m
3in
8.1c
m
3.25i
n
8.7c
m
3.5in
22.2c
m
8.9in
n/a
15.1c
m
6in
17cm
6.8in
12.5c
m
5in
15cm
6in
27.5c
m
11in
n/a
18.8c
m
7.5in
30cm
12in
n/a
22cm
8.8in
13.8c
m
5.5in
9.8cm
3.9in
n/k
9cm
3.6in
9.4c
m
3.75i
n
NOTE: Babies are measured from crown to rump until 19 weeks. From 20 weeks on,
babies are measured from head to toe. Hence differences in total and official length.
Some measurements courtesy of
http://mammathatmakes.blogspot.co.uk/p/preemie.html
Angel Pocket
CO (either) 75, 101, 125, 151 Stitches dependant on which size Pocket you are
making
1st Row Wrong Side: K to Centre 3, Slip 1, K2tog, PSSO K to end
2nd Row: Knit
Repeat the above 2 rows until 3 Stitches are left
Next Row: Slip 1, K 2 together, PSSO, Fasten off.
Triangle: At the cast on edge of square (2 sides) pick up 75, 101, 125, 151 stitches
1st Row Wrong Side: K 2 together, K to Centre 3, Slip 1, K 2 together, PSSO, Knit to
last 3 stitches, K 2 together, K1
2nd Row: Knit
Repeat these 2 rows until 7 Stitches remain
Next Row: K1, K2 together, K 1, K2 together, K1, then Cast off remaining 5 Stitches
Angel Wrap
Sew along the bottom seam (this creates a little open pocket inside the
wrap).
Sew on 2 buttons and attach 2 button loops or alternatively make 2 button
holes as explained in the pattern above.
K16, yfw K2tog, k12, yfw K2tog, K42, yfw k2tog, k12, yfw k2tog, k16.
Either:
o Continue in g st until work measures 14cm (approx 33 rows).
o Or knit (g st) another 7 rows and change to contrasting yarn on a right side row and
then continue to knit (g st) in new colour until it work measures 14cm.
Check piece fits up side of tub over the top lip and down to base of tub
(inside).
Join short edges and fit to sides of tub with strap holes just under the lip of
the tub.
Straps: make 2
Cast on 46 st.
Cast off
Sew together cast on & cast off edges with right sides together.
Thread straps through holes on outer sides and sew down ends on the
inside.
Base
(Outer):
Cast on 11 st cont in g st throughout.
Inc at each end of 1st & foll alt rows until there are 25 st.
Continue straight for 49 rows.
Dec at each end of next & foll alt rows until there are 11 st.
Cast off.
Pin to cast on edge of outer cover covering tub base & oversew in place.
Base (Inner):
Inc at each end of 1st & foll alt rows until there are 25 st.
Dec at each end of next & foll alt rows until there are 13 st.
Cast off.
Pin and Sew to cast off edge of inner side lining so the piece covers the
inside base of the tub.
Cover:
Inc at each end of 1st & foll alt rows until there are 29 st.
Dec at each end of next & foll alt rows until there are 15 st.
Cast off
Fold right sides together and sew round row ends leaving gap at cast
off/on edges.
K 20 rows in g st
Cast off
Fold over with right sides together and sew 1 of the rows end and cast
on/off edges.
Basic Blanket
CO 2 stitches
KFB of the first stitch on every row knit the remaining stitches.
Do this until your blanket is at the desired length.
To decrease, K2tog at the start of each row knit the remaining stitches.
When 2 stitches remain, Cast off.
Decorate as you wish.
Blankets are needed in square or rectangle shapes of all sizes from A4 paper size
up to full term size. They can be knitted using different patterns or crocheted, but
it does help if the pattern looks ok on both sides (reversible pattern). Knitted or
crocheted patchwork blankets are also accepted. As with other items, for smaller
blankets, neutral colours are in the most demand (but not block yellow, see
general tips above).
Knitted Teddy
Other patterns
See our other pattern booklet here: http://goo.gl/oJIs7Y
It is fine to use other patterns you come across in magazines or the internet for
items like hats, blankets, cribs and teddies, and we are aware crochet patterns
are not provided in this booklet.
However, please do check with your local rep what patterns your hospital can
accept. The last thing we want is you to work hard on something, only to be told
the hospital cant use them.
If you are looking for other patterns, searching on the internet for preemie or
angel baby clothing patterns is a good place to start.
The following website is not affiliated with, or monitored by, Lisas Stars but
usually has a good range of patterns for angel clothing, particularly crochet
patterns.
http://mammathatmakes.blogspot.co.uk/p/preemie-patterns.html
Some hospitals are particularly fond of the crochet crib patterns on this site as
they fold flat (great for storage at the hospital!) and do not need an icecream
tub for structure meaning the pattern can be adapted for much larger sizes.