How you can help
If you're a knitter – or have always wanted to try – making a pair of booties or a vest is one of the most practical ways you can help. You're welcome to use one of the patterns below for baby booties or a singlet, or use one of your favourites. Every item you donate will help a child in need.
When your masterpiece is complete, you can either drop it off at your local Plunket clinic or post it to the address below and we’ll distribute these to the children who need them most.
The Royal New Zealand Plunket Trust
PO Box 38299,
Wellington Mail Centre,
Lower Hutt 5045
Thank you and happy knitting!
Baby booties knitting pattern
Sizes: Fits baby size 3-6...
Sizes: Fits baby size 3-6 months
Materials
- One ball of Double Knit (DK) wool
- One pair 3.75 needles (size 9) or size needed to obtain tension
Tension: 24 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm in stocking st.
Instructions
- Cast on 33 sts. Work 10 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing.
- Next row: (RS). (Eyelets). K1. *yo. K2tog. Rep from * to end of row.
- Next row: Purl.
- Divide for instep: Next row: K22. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
- Next row: P11. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
- Work 12 rows even across centre 11 sts for instep. Break yarn.
- With RS facing, rejoin yarn to last st on right-hand needle.
- Pick up and knit 7 sts down right side of instep. K11 across instep. Pick up and knit 7 sts down left side of instep. K11 from left-hand needle. 47 sts.
- Knit 11 rows (garter st).
- Shape heel and toe: 1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Knit to centre 5 sts. K2tog. K1. K2tog. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
- 2nd row: Knit.
- Rep last 2 rows once more, then 1st row once. 35 sts rem.
- Cast off loosely knitwise (WS).
Finishing: Sew back and sole seam. Using 2 strands of yarn, make a twisted cord 30.5 cm long and thread through eyelet row, having ends meet at centre.
Abbreviations: K, knit; P, purl; sts, stitches; beg, beginning; rep, repeat; st st, stocking stitch; y fwd, yarn forward; psso, pass slip stitch over; sl, slip; sl st, slip stitch; tog, together; patt, pattern; rem, remaining; dc, double crochet; ch, chain; tr, treble.
Baby singlet knitting pattern
Measurements: To fit underarm 40cm, length...
Measurements: To fit underarm 40cm, length 27cm
Materials
- 1 ball of 2 ply (25g) wool
- 1 pair 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles 3mm (No. 10-11) Crochet hook
Tension: 32sts to 10cm over st st using 3mm needles
Back & Front: (both alike)
Using No. 11 needles cast on 61 sts. Work 10 rows Moss st, starting each row K1. Change to stocking st and continue until work measures 18cm.
Begin Pattern:
1st Row: P2. * K3, y fwd, sl 1, K2 tog, psso, y fwd, K3, P3 rep from * to last 11 sts, K3, y fwd, sl 1, K2 tog, psso, y fwd, K3, P2.
2nd Row: K2, * P9, K3, rep from * to last 11 sts, P9, K2.
3rd Row: P2, * K1, K2 tog, y fwd, K3, y fwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K1, P3, rep from * to last 11 sts, K1, K2 tog, y fwd, K3, y fwd, sl 1, K1, psso, K1, P2.
4th Row: As 2nd row. Repeat row 1 to 4 inclusive 4 times.
Shape shoulder: Work 13 sts in pattern, then cast off next 35 sts loosely. Continue on last 13 sts, repeating pattern 3 times. Cast off 13 sts. Rejoin yarn to other side and work to match first shoulder. Cast off 13 sts.
To make up: Join shoulder seams. Cast off loosely or for shell edging (optional): using hook, work 1 row dc evenly around neck edge having a number divisible by 6. Next round: 1 ch * 1 dc in first dc, miss 2 dc, 5 tr in next dc, miss 2 dc, rep from * to end, sl st in 1 ch at beg. Fasten off. Join side seams leaving 8cms open for armholes. Work shell edging around armhole.
Abbreviations: K, knit; P, purl; sts, stitches; beg, beginning; rep, repeat; st st, stocking stitch; y fwd, yarn forward; psso, pass slip stitch over; sl, slip; sl st, slip stitch; tog, together; patt, pattern; rem, remaining; dc, double crochet; ch, chain; tr, treble.
Crochet breast pattern
Courtesy of www.lcgb.org...
Courtesy of www.lcgb.org
Made in a continuous spiral. You do not need to join the rounds.
Make with 3 mm crochet needle and DK wool.
Abbreviations: dc : double crochet (UK), Single crochet (US) mr : ‘magic’ or adjustable ring, inc : Increase by crocheting two stitches into one stitch from the previous round Boob Make magic ring with nipple colour
Round 1: 8 dc into ring Close ring
Round 2: 8 dc
Round 3: 8 dc
Round 4: 2dc into each dc (16 stitches)
Round 5: (inc, dc) x 8 (24 stitches)
Round 6: (inc, dc into next 2 stitches) x 8 (32 stitches)
Round 7: dc (32) Change to main breast colour
Round 8: (inc, dc into next 3 stitches) x 8 (40)
Round 9: dc (40)
Round 10: (inc, dc into next 4 stitches) x 8 (48)
Round 11: dc (48)
Round 12: dc (48)
Round 13: dc (48)
Round 14: (inc, dc into next 5 stitches) x 8 (56)
Round 15: dc (56)
Round 16: dc (56)
Round 17: dc (56)
Round 18: (inc, dc into next 6 stitches) x 8 (64)
Round 19: dc (64)
Round 20: dc (64)
Round 21: dc (64) Fasten off and weave in end.
Base for boobs
Make magic ring with main breast colour
Round 1: 6dc into mr Close ring
Round 2: 2 dc into each stitch (6)
Round 3: (inc, dc) x 6 (12)
Round 4: (inc, dc into next 2 stitches) x 6 (18)
Round 5: (inc, dc into next 3 stitches) x 6 (24)
Round 6: (inc, dc into next 3 stitches) x 6 (30)
Round 7: (inc, dc into next 4 stitches) x 6 (36)
Round 8: (inc, dc into next 5 stitches) x 6 (42)
Round 9: (inc, dc into next 6 stitches) x 6 (48)
Round 10: (inc, dc into next 7 stitches) x 6 (54)
Round 11: (inc, dc into next 8 stitches) x 6 (60)
Round 12: (inc, dc into next 9 stitches) x 6 (66)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing
Whip stitch the base onto the main breast inside out.
Turn it the right way leaving a small hole for stuffing.
Knitted breast pattern
Used for educational and lactation purposes....
Used for educational and lactation purposes.
Materials
1 ball 'flesh' coloured double knitting
1 ball 'nipple' coloured double knitting
Pair 3.25mm needles (UK size 10)
Polyester filling (toy stuffing ideal)
Base of boob
Cast on 6 sts in flesh colour
row 1: knit
row 2: kl, *ml,kl* to end (11st)
row 3: purl
row 4: kl,*ml,kl* to end (21st)
row 5: purl
row 6: kl, *m1,k2* to end (31st)
row 7: purl
row 8: kl, *ml,k3* to end (41st)
row 9: purl
row 10: kl, *m1,k4* to end (51st)
row 11: purl
row 12: kl, *m1,k5* to end (61st)
row 13: purl
row 14: kl, *m1,k6* to end (71st)
row 15: knit
row 16: knit
Top of boob
row 17-36: st-st for 20 rows
row 37: kl,*k2tog,k5* repeat from * to end (61st)
row 38: purl
row 39: kl,*k2tog,k4* repeat from* to end (51st)
row 40: purl
row 41: kl,*k2tog,k3* repeat from* to end (41st)
row 42: purl
CHANGE TO NIPPLE COLOUR
row 43: kl,*k2tog,k2* repeat from * to end (31st)
row 44: purl
row 45: kl,*k2tog,kl* repeat from * to end (21st)
row 46: purl
row 47: kl, *k2tog* repeat from * to end (11st)
row 48: purl
row 49-52: st-st for 4 rows
Break the wool and thread through the remaining stitches, pull tightly and secure. Sew the row ends together (mattress stitch will give a neat finish}, stopping halfway to stuff, continue to close remaining opening.
Tips for nipple variation
In the nipple-coloured wool make a drawstring stitch on the wrong side of the work, draw up and fasten off. The tighter the stitch is drawn up the more prominent the nipple will be. Experiment with different nipple shapes such as flat, inverted as its good to have a variety of different shapes and sizes for the boobs, just like real boobs.