Naming your child is something you do for them only once, therefore careful consideration must be given to the title they are going to wear for the rest of their life.
Whether you choose a religious meaning name, or decide to carry on a traditional family name, or name your baby according to his/her compatible zodiac sign, you are giving your child something to live up to.
Embossing a baby gift, or baby clothing with the chosen name or initial makes it special.
Adana – A name of a turkish city. [suitable for a Virgo girl]
"A" Boy Child Names - Aaron, Abel, Abraham, Abram, Abe, Achilles,
Acton – From old English meaning “ town near old oak trees.”
A suitable name for a Sagittarius boy child.
The free monogram patterns available here may be worked in lighter weight yarn or thread, depending on the finished size required. My equivalency tables will guide you to the correct hook size for the yarn you decide to use.
If the terminology used in this pattern differs from what you're used to, check my equivalency tables for easy conversion.
Capital Letter A Pattern
Materials: Black 8ply yarn, 3.50mm crochet hook.
Measurements: Approximately 7cm [2.75ins] high, approximately 7cm [2.75ins] wide.
Tension: First 3 rows – approximately 2cm [.75ins]
Stitches: Double Crochet, Chain, Slip Stitch.
Make 2 pieces alike.
Begin by working 4ch.
1st Row: Work 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in each of next 2ch, 1ch. Turn.
2nd – 9th Row: Work 1dc in each of next 3dc. Turn.
10rd Row: Work 1dc in each of next 2dc. Turn.
11th Row: Work 1ss in 1st dc, dc in next dc. Fasten off.
With right sides facing, stiitch sloped edges with darning needle and yarn.
Bar
Join yarn inside 5th row, 2ch, join in opposite side with ss into 4th row. Turn.
Work 1dc into each of 2ch, ss into join. Fasten off.
Lower Case Letter “a” Pattern.
Materials: Dark Green 8ply yarn, 3.50mm crochet hook.
Measurements: Approximately 3.5cm [1.25ins] high, approximately 3cm [1.25ins] wide.
Stitches: Double Crochet, Chain, Slip Stitch.
Begin by working 12ch.
Miss 1ch, 1dc in each remaining ch. Fasten off.
Work 7ch.
Miss 1ch, 1dc in each remaining ch. Fasten off.
Join pieces together by stitching with darning needle on wrong side.
Click on the links below for free letter patterns.
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