For the Nephew

Fiance's sister is having her second baby boy in two or three weeks.


I made this hat using the Bulky Baby Hat pattern, and then appliqued the chick.


Here it is with the Done in a Jiffy baby blanket I whipped up for the new arrival. While the hat was simple to make, I did have to unravel the first hat I made as it was too big. The recommended size crochet hook in the pattern contributed to the size, so I went a full mm down in crochet hooks. This hat is perfect for a newborn.



The blanket was a really simple pattern, but the yarn I used, Lion Brand's "Baby's First Yarn" (in honeybee, which is NOT showing its real color here - it's a warm and buttery yellow), has a tendency to fray. I'm going to go over the frays with Alene's, but I'll test it in the washing machine before I give it to mom.


And here's the stitch up close - I think it's really lovely.


So, that's one for the nephew, and one for the niece! The next blanket coming up is for a cousin's baby. So many babies this year!

Spring Crochet

Oh my gosh! Spring is almost here! I am so excited!

I've also been working on three different crochet projects between work, class, homework, and garden prep. Here's a sneak peek:







A new baby blanket! Don't you love these colors? It's Martha Stewart Extra Soft Wool Blend in Buttermilk, Lemon Chiffon, Gray Pearl, and Gerbera Daisy. Choosing the right colors took three weeks of hemming and hawing - I was originally stuck on shades of blue, and while they were beautiful, I wanted something brighter!

I also am crocheting a pair of baby converse, and another hat. I expect to be done with it all by the end of the month! Then I will move on to a light, spring scarf. Can't wait!

Any creative projects that you're working on?