Baby's Crocheted Soaker Pattern #6031

1 Bone Crochet Hook No. 2
Jack Frost Sport Yarn—2 2-oz. Balls

Ch 53, work 2 rows of sc, ch 2, turn. 1 row dc, then 2 rows of sc. Ch 2, turn. Work pattern as follows: * 1 dc in 1st st, 1 sc in next st; repeat from *, ending with 1 sc, ch 2, turn. Repeat this row until piece measures 7 inches. Work 1 row sc, skipping 10 sts at even intervals, ch 2, turn. Work 1 row of dc, ch 1, turn. 1 row of sc, ch 2, turn. Repeat last 2 rows for 7 inches. Work pattern, increasing 10 sts in 1st row at even intervals. Work pattern for 7 inches. 2 rows of sc, ch 2, turn. 1 row of dc, ch 1, turn. 2 rows of sc. Fasten off. Fold in half. Sew up sides. Leave 3½ inches open at bottom. With a double strand of yarn, make a loose chain 30 inches long. Lace through as illustrated.