Helps and Guidelines for home production

General quality guidelines

·  Do use newborn appropriate colors for baby items

·  Do be consistent in shape and measurements of sides. 

·  Do leave a minimum 3”-4” tail, then weave in the end forward and back 4-5 stitches.

·  Do use a lint roller to remove any pet/human hair.

·  Do (always) check that your gauge is the same as the pattern.

·  Do use double strands of yarn on hats ONLY. 

·  Don’t mix yarn types or ply.

·  Don’t add pompoms or fringe

Item and Sizes

Baby Afghans – 35” X 35" with NO FRINGE

Adult Afghan – 45” X 60"

Lap Throw – 40” X 50"

Scarf – 5” X 60”

Shawl – (triangle) 32” deep X 60” wide

Newborn dresses – shoulder to bottom length 12”-14” (skirt should not have large holes or provide panties or slip)

Newborn booties – 3” sole length

Hats

NO POM POMS ON ANY HATS

Loom hats should be double strand  

Hat circumference should be:

·  Newborn – 14” with 5” crown to bottom

·  Toddler – 17” – 19”    

·  Child – 18” – 19.5”  

·  Teen - 18” – 21”

·  Women – 19.5” – 22.5”      

·  Men – 20.5” – 23.5”

Crib & lap quilts .................................................................................................................. 45" X 60"

Twin................................................................................................................................... 70" X 88"

Large.................................................................................................................................. 88" X 100"

Small Fleece LAP................................................................................................................. 40” x 60”

Large Fleece Lap................................................................................................................. 50” x 60”

Small Receiving Blanket....................................................................................................... 36” x 36”

Large Receiving Blanket....................................................................................................... 45” x 45

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