Bitty Babies
Any day now, a friend of mine will find herself in the hospital, but for the best reason that you could hope for; She’s ready to give birth to her baby, as evident by a belly so rotund that she’s practically bursting at the seams! Cozy in the womb, this unborn infant is already proving to be handful, standing everyone up on her due date. All I can think each morning is “It could be today,” and I’m sure my friend echoes these thoughts with even more enthusiasm. It is still a shock that some one this close to my age is about to have a child of her own, such a difficult venture and life-long commitment, but I certainly wish her the best for it. I would never have a kid of my own, for lack of patience and fear of failure, but I just know that this friend will be the most loving mother anyone could ask for.
So any day now, I’ve been expecting the call to come, announcing the arrival of a sweet, smiling baby girl…
Despite my short temper when dealing with children, I can’t help but be excited to meet this new bundle of joy. So small and innocent, seeing the world for the first time with wide open eyes, she could become whatever she wants. Every door is open and the possibilities are endless- Who knows what hobbies she might pick up, what she’ll want to be when she grows up, who she might fall in love with some day? To contemplate the beginning of life with no restrictions is an overwhelming prospect to be sure, but so inspiring at the same time. Watching a newborn grow and develop into a walking, talking person… It truly is a miracle.
Still, I’m more than happy to observe from afar, having heard all too much about the pains of childbirth and of the sleep lost for months thereafter. If only there were a way to have a baby that is only quiet, well behaved, and appears on time, in less than a few hours after conception…
Head:
With any skin-tone worsted weight yarn and an F hook,
Sc6 in a circle
Sc twice into each st (12 sts)
Sc1, sc twice into next st* around (18 sts)
Sc2, sc twice into next st* around (24 sts)
Sc3, sc twice into next st* around (30 sts)
Sc4, sc twice into next st* around (36 sts)
Sc around for 10 rounds
-Embroider and insert safety eyes. Don’t forget the little curl of hair!-
Sc4, sc2tog* around (30 sts)
Sc3, sc2tog* around (24 sts)
Sc2, sc2tog* around (18 sts)
Sc1, sc2tog* around (12 sts)
Stuff firmly and leave a long tail
Ears: (Make 2)
Ch4, sc into second loop from hook, sc 3 times in next st, sc in final st (5)
Ch1, turn. Sc across, and then continue around and sc into backs of the first row’s sts (8)
Sl st into the last row to form an even oval, cut thread and tie tight.
Body:
In pink, Sc6 in a circle
Sc twice into each st
Sc1, sc twice into next st* around (18 sts)
Sc2, sc twice into next st* around (24 sts)
Sc around
Sc3, sc twice into next st* around (30 sts)
Sc around for 5 rounds
Sc3, sc2tog* around (24 sts)
Sc around for 2 rounds
Sc2, sc2tog* around (18 sts)
Sc1, sc2tog* around (12 sts)
Break yarn and tie off
Feet: (Make 2)
Sc3 in a circle
Sc twice into each st (6 sts)
Sc1, sc twice into next st (9 sts)
Sc2, sc twice into next st* around (12 sts)
Sc around for 2 rounds
-Insert stuffing-
Sc2tog* around (6 sts)
Sc around
Break yarn and leave a 6 inch long tail to sew with
Arms: (Make 2)
Starting with the skin colored yarn, Sc6 in a circle
Sc around for 2 rounds
-Switch to pink yarn-
Sc around for 4 rounds
Break yarn and leave a 6 inch long tail to sew with
Bib:
In white, sc5 in a circle
Sc twice into each st (10 sts)
Sc1, sc twice into next st* around (15 sts)
Sc2, sc twice into next st* 3 times (18 sts)
Turn, ch1, sc 14
Break yarn. Whip out your red yarn, and attach that to one of the top corners. Sc into each st all the way around, sl st into the corner that you started in, ch 18, sl st into the opposite corner, forming a loop (It should look like a little necklace.) Break yarn and weave in ends.
To Assemble: Positioning the bib on the body so that the loop goes around the opening up top, sew on the head. Done correctly, this should prevent the bib from ever coming off (as long as the baby keeps its head together!) Cut a smile out of black felt and either stitch or use fabric glue to adhere it to the face. Everything else is very straightforward- Sew on the ears, arms, and feet as indicated by the photos.
Take care of your new bundle of joy!
Patricia Scarpin said,
July 27, 2007 at 8:06 am
Congratulations to your friend, Hannah!
And this is so adorable!
teeni said,
July 27, 2007 at 9:19 am
Aww - now YOU are a mom too. Not the same kind as your friend but still….you ARE the mother of this pattern and we thank you for sharing with us. I may have to make it for my great niece. Then I can be a mom too!
VeggieGirl said,
July 27, 2007 at 10:29 am
Hannah, this has got to be one of the cutest, most precious “bundles of joy” I have ever seen, haha. Wish your friend a warm congratulations for me :0)
Oiyi said,
July 27, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Congrats to your friend! I am preggo myself and I can’t believe that I will be responsible for another life. Scary!!!
I will have to make this doll when I find out the gender of my baby. Thank you for pattern. It’s adorable!!
chr said,
July 27, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Babies are always more trouble than you thought - and more wonderful. ~
Charles Osgood
Mrs. Thallium said,
July 27, 2007 at 5:01 pm
I’m already suffering from a major case of baby fever… and now this?! The cuteness! How will I find the strength to go on?!
jules said,
July 27, 2007 at 6:51 pm
She’s so cute!
Now, of course, you have to make her a wee blanket. :)
mary anne said,
July 27, 2007 at 8:42 pm
Hannah,
she is the most beautiful little baby girl! I love the ears, they add such a precious touch. and very best wishes to your friend too.
Clare said,
July 28, 2007 at 4:19 am
What a cutie, love the pattern. Congrats to your friend. :)
Jennifer said,
July 28, 2007 at 11:00 am
Congrats to your friend. Babies are a wonderful type of scary. Love this pattern!!! I have 2 friends that are pregnant and one with a 2 year old already. I think I might make this for the future big sister!
Celine said,
July 28, 2007 at 1:35 pm
you make me want to start crocheting again! and congratulations to your friend!!
Madeline said,
July 28, 2007 at 6:15 pm
I LOVE the baby! You are so smart! Congrats to your friend, too.
Terri said,
July 28, 2007 at 7:50 pm
This is a great pattern! Wish I had this a few weeks ago when there was someone at my mom’s work having a baby shower. I’m going to make a few of these up!
THANK YOU!
Tartelette said,
July 29, 2007 at 12:36 am
This is just too cute and you are just too good. I finaly answered your tag for the meme. Thank you it was a lot of fun, and I got inspired by your post picture (computer key) and some of your answers. I felt like cheating but there is no other way to call a cat a cat!
Betty Crowther said,
July 29, 2007 at 9:11 pm
ADORABLE!!!!!! She looks like Rolie Polie Ollie’s baby sister.
dahrache said,
July 30, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Thank you for sharing such a cute pattern. I’m attending a baby shower in a few weeks and am making some to give as party favors to all the children who come.
lella said,
July 30, 2007 at 1:04 pm
She’s absolutely adorable. Who can resist that little face??
Geraldin Stanley said,
July 30, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Hi,
What a lovely pattern, thanks for sharing it with us. I love your site.
Geraldine
robin lalone said,
July 31, 2007 at 10:56 am
so cute!! I love the little curl of hair
Jayne said,
July 31, 2007 at 12:10 pm
So Cute!! I’ll have to make at least one.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Jayne
sara said,
July 31, 2007 at 2:21 pm
You ALWAYS make the cutest things! I can’t stand it! hehe I wish I had your talent! I did just create a crocheted boob for my friend, who is undergoing a double masectomy very soon. It is not near as *cute* as your little creations, but hopefully it will be useful…
Thank you for sharing your very cute little patterns!
Brenda dukeman said,
August 5, 2007 at 12:29 pm
She is so cute
Michelle K said,
August 7, 2007 at 12:56 pm
I can’t wait to make *TWO* for my cousin who is expecting twins in February! We don’t know what they will be, but I can make a green and yellow. She’s waited five years for these babies (they are via in vitro) I’m sure she’ll love these in the meantime!
Thanks so much for this great pattern!
Mary said,
August 7, 2007 at 4:49 pm
So cute! How big is the baby when finished? Thankyou for another great pattern :) Mary
Beth said,
August 10, 2007 at 10:19 am
I’m in love!
=^..^=
virginia said,
October 1, 2007 at 10:55 pm
I just love the baby ….. I added a few strands on the top of the head now she has hair
Bev Q said,
October 9, 2007 at 5:13 pm
This is so adorable! I’m thinking if we did stitched little dots for the eyes, we could make these for orphanages!
Wonderful job!
Bev Q
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com
Lois said,
November 6, 2007 at 9:51 pm
wow, this is adorable ! thanks for sharing the pattern with us, yes it is just too cute !
simplespirit said,
November 23, 2007 at 9:09 pm
omg! 2 cute!
gaynor said,
December 20, 2007 at 4:50 pm
brilliant, love it
Cora said,
January 14, 2008 at 7:54 pm
That is too cute!
JL said,
January 14, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Hi Hannah,
Is there a knitting version for this cutie ?? I m not good at crocheting and now my little girl is hoping to have it………
stephanie said,
January 19, 2008 at 9:24 am
it is adorable. thank you for sharing. i plan on making lots of these for granddaughter and her friends
Stephanie J said,
February 15, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I’ve made your bitty baby 2 times, and both times they’ve turned out more FUG than cute….would you mind taking a look at my photos and let me know what you think I may have done wrong? I followed your pattern exactly….thanks!!!
Véronique said,
February 26, 2008 at 11:35 am
I can’t resist… so cute!!
Gina said,
March 30, 2008 at 10:40 am
These would be a perfect gift for the new big sis or brother along side a new baby gift! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Juliette Gold said,
April 6, 2008 at 3:31 pm
That’s a really cute idea, thanks for sharing it.
Sphinxy said,
April 8, 2008 at 1:52 pm
ohhh the cuteness!!!