Baby


**UPDATED 2-18-07 DUE TO A MISTAKE IN ROW 3**
Please update your copies if printed prior to this date.

MARLA'S PREEMIE SHELL AFGHAN
BABY/TODDLER VERSION

Doll shown represents 4.5lb preemie

22" X 28"

H hook
12 oz Reg. WW yarn (may use all one color or coordinating colors)

Ch 69

Row 1: 3dc in 4th ch from hook, *sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, sk 1 ch, 3dc in next ch. Repeat from * across to last 2 chains, sk next ch, sc in last ch.

Row 3: Ch 2, turn. 3dc in first sc, sk 1 ch, sc in middle stitch of 3dc shell below, skip 1 ch, 3dc in next sc across, repeat from * across to last 3dc shell, sk 2 ch and sc in last stitch.

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. 3dc in first sc, *Skip first dc, Sc in middle dc of 3dc shell, skip next dc and 3dc in next sc. Repeat from * across to last 3dc group, sk 2 dc, sc in last dc of 3dc group.

Row 4: Ch 2, turn. 3dc in first sc, sk 1 ch, sc in middle stitch of 3dc shell below, skip 1 ch, 3dc in next sc across, repeat from * across to last 3dc shell, sk 2 ch and sc in last stitch (should be turning chain).

Repeat row 3 and 4 for a total of 60 rows. Finish off and make sure to weave in all ends. If you use more than one color, you may change colors every six rows.

THIS PATTERN COPYRIGHT 2003 MARLA CANEER AND IS NOT TO BE SOLD, NOR IS THE GARMENT MADE FROM IT TO BE SOLD. THE PATTERN IS FREE TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO USE IT FOR PERSONAL USE OR CHARITY USE. IF YOU'D LIKE TO LINK THIS PATTERN OR THE NURSERY TO YOUR SITES, PLEASE FEEL WELCOME TO DO SO. YOU MAY COPY OR PASS IT ALONG AS MANY TIMES AS YOU LIKE FOR PERSONAL/CHARITY USE. PLEASE MAKE AN EXTRA ONE AND DONATE TO NEWBORNS IN NEED.

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