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Pediatric IV Cover
~ Copyright Toni Kimmell 2003 - All Rights Reserved LittleAngelsCareWear@hotmail.com PLEASE READ... these were created to cover the IV on little kids so they won't be so scared. Be sure to check with your local hospitals to see if they want these for the kids. We have been told that some hospitals don't want them anymore, because they can't see if there is a problem with the pic-line if it's under this. Not sure why they can't take a peek under it, and I think most hospitals just do that. But be sure to check before you make a bunch. They would work for fingerless gloves for kids too though.  Since
hands come in
all sizes, there’s no need to strictly adhere to these instructions Hook --
J Yarn -- 4 ply worsted
weight -- I usually use a bright multicolored yarn to help hide any
spots of blood that could get on the cover and alarm a child.
Instructions
are for Small/Medium/Large -- the Large is going to be approximately 6”
square before sewing seam. **Note --
while it is suggested you crochet in back loops only, I do crochet in
both loops on the LAST stitch of each row (NOT first and last - just
last).
Chain
18/20/22 - turn HDC in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain across, Ch
2 and turn
Working in
back loops only throughout (this gives the cover some ‘stretch‘ to fit
over the hand), HDC across each row, Ch 2 and turn -- continue for
11/12/13 rows.
At this
point, I turn my work, fold the long ends together and slip stitch a
small seam catching the two loops of each stitch from the row just
finished as well as the free loop from the beginning chain. Slip
stitch 8/9/10 chains of both sides together -- slip stitch in only the
two loops of the previous row for 4/4/5 chains (to allow opening for
the thumb) and then slip stitch both sides once more for remaining
stitches. Finish off and weave in ends. If you prefer the
side seam can be sewn rather than slip stitched -- be sure to leave an
opening for the thumb.
 Using a size H hook and a small piece of contrasting yarn, join yarn anywhere around the thumb hole. Sc in each stitch around thumb, repeat. All content is copyrighted to original creators. You may print out copies of pages for you, or for charity groups as long as credit is given to the copyright holders and Bev's Country Cottage.com. Publishing content on other websites, in emails, mailing lists, in any print media, OR the selling of these patterns, or items made from them, IS FORBIDDEN! Direct linking to a pattern or recipe is allowed.
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