My "Really Easy Slouchy Beanie" pattern has been featured over at DIY & Crafts in a collection of 30 fantastic patterns for beginner knitters and crocheters. Make sure to check out some of the other patterns listed in the website; whether you're new to the craft or experienced, there are lots of swift little projects to make that will show off skills of any level!
Finished Ziggy Beanie
If you want to make your own Ziggy Beanie, you can buy the pattern on Etsy from Playin Hooky Designs. It's so versatile and fun to play with the thin-vs-chunky zig-zag designs just by switching up how many rows of each color you decide to implement.
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Finished: Knit Newborn Baby Bunny Photo Prop Set
Happy Friday, everyone! If you need something to coo at on this chilly winter morning, here's a cute little knit getup that I shipped out this week: a baby bunny newborn photo prop set!
I was contacted before the new year to see if I could make a bunny set based on a tan-colored one I made back in 2012. Of course, I was more than excited to jump at the chance because these are fun little projects that are both fast and cute.
I based the hat pattern off this Basic Baby Hat pattern that you can find on Ravelry, and the diaper cover is from this pattern designed for worsted weight yarn. I free-styled the bunny ears and the carrot because - well - why not?
Speaking of the bunny ears, keep your eyes peeled for the all-new free knitting pattern that I'll be posting next week! They're a great addition to any baby hat and super easy to make - but more details then :)
And with that, I'm off to finish out the last day of the week and then settle in for the opening ceremonies of the winter Olympics. I've got my "Ravellenic Games" project ready to go, and even though I have no confidence that I'll be able to finish it in two weeks, I think it'll be a fun challenge. Is anyone else participating? Or will you participate now that I've told you about it? Whip out that yarn and those needles and get to work!
Finished: Red Crochet Headband with Button
The pattern I used was my very own Easy and Pretty Headband with Button. I haven't had a chance to make one of these recently, but there's suddenly renewed interest in both the pattern and finished items, so I hope you'll check it out - especially since there may be a minor error in the pattern and I'd love to hear if you're experiencing the same problem.
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Finished: Puff Stitch Slouchy Beanie
Did everyone have a fun and fabulous Superbowl Sunday? As someone who hates football and all the surrounding hooplah, I surprisingly did. I was able to curl up in a pile of yarn and work on some custom orders, like a baby bunny photo prop set and a toddler crown prototype. It was a productive evening, if I do say so myself!
Unfortunately, our little party for two didn't include fun foods or beer. Hubby and I have been trying to eat better these past couple weeks, with him starting a strict diet at the new year and me starting just a week-and-a-half ago. It hasn't been as difficult as I thought it would be, and I'm happy say I'm down 7lbs since December 30th. I even got a badge from FitBit since purchasing the Aria Wi-Fi scale recently (let's be honest - I don't do everything I do unless I get some kind of reward). I'm proud of myself... and eating a lot of cucumbers. Plus hula hooping!
I was also finally able to grab some photos of other custom orders I had received last week and finished up over the weekend. Here's a grey puff stitch beanie - one of my favorites/go-to projects for a stylish beanie that needs to be made quickly. I based it off Vickie Howell's Urban Jungle Beanie; it's essentially the same pattern, but I adjusted the joins at each row so they're not as noticeable.
The yarn I chose is Caron Simply Soft in Heather. I'm not sure if I've just gotten used to the grey shades of Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn or what, but its sheen almost looked lavender. Very bizarre. Despite that, it came out great and worked up fast (as always!)
I hope everyone had a fun weekend and that you're not getting bombarded with snow again like we are. I wish I could opt out of winter. It's been particularly rough this year and I'm tired of driving to-and-from work at 7mph because the roads aren't cleared. Today's total should reach 6-8", which I know is nothing for some people, but our area is used to being in a bubble that gets a couple inches every year - not a foot a month. Bring on the spring!