Getting Girly

My friend had a sweet baby girl earlier this year, and asked me to make a few things for her. My love language is gifts, so I was more than happy to oblige. After having two boys, she was ready for all things girly! She asked for the kisses hat and then I scoured her pinterest (okay, those are my boards)to see what else she wanted. Smart girl, right? haha

I decided to make matching mother / daughter t-shirt headbands as well as a pixie hat for the little Miss. Sadly, the mother headband was too small. But the baby headband has been getting tons of use. It makes my little crafty heart happy whenever I see her wearing it in pictures!

 

The pixie hat turned out really cute as well. I used up some scrap grey and pink yarn to make it. I love using up scraps!

 

Lastly, these bon bons were not for Baby V, but just seemed to fit the color scheme. Cute, right?

 

Currently

This weekend was quite productive. For starters, I put up my Easter decor and painted my nails. Woo hoo!

Easter Decor 2012

Fun Pink & Purple Polka Dots

 I also started, and finished, a t-shirt rag rug. I have been wanting to make one of these for ages, but just never got around to it! My sis in law gave me a bunch of old clothes, so I decided to cut some of them up to make the rug.

T-shirt yarn & yarn to be

The rug!

I know the lighting is horrible, but I REALLY wanted a picture when I finished it at 9 pm. My plan is to take better pictures and write up a little tutorial / pattern. If you want!

December 29: Hexagon Blanket - COMPLETED

Pattern # 363:  Hexagon Blanket

This pattern from Attic 24 is amazing!  I mean seriously, how gorgeous does this blanket look.  And if you are a new crocheter, than Lucy's directions are perfect for you.  She breaks each thing down step by step with brilliant pictures, so even the daftest of people could understand!!  My goal is to make a blanket... but what colors should I use??

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Updated June 27, 2013: It took me forever, but I finally finished this dang hexagon blanket! Remember when I shared the start last year? Yeah. It took me FOREVER to find the motivation to finish this bad boy. I kept putting off weaving in the ends, even though there were not too many (because I tried to weave as I went).

 It is a gorgeous blanket though. I had two friends who had girls who were supposed to get this... those kids are now one and six months. Whoops.

 

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Updated January 2014. I gave this to a friend when she adopted her newborn daughter. It was perfect. Like it was meant for her. Here she is...

December 28: Cupcake & Sushi Ornament - COMPLETED

Pattern # 362:  Cupcake & Sushi Ornament

The year is almost over.  It has been a fantastic year though, hasn't it??  This little ornament is adorable.  You can make either a cupcake or sushi roll.  I think the sushi would be the perfect Christmas gift topper for my sushi loving brother -- next year!!

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August 30, 2013: I finished this quick little project in one evening. I decided to make both of the little guys. Personally, I think the cupcake is adorable, but the sushi is pretty cute too. I thought about giving it to my bro as a topper on his Christmas gift, but I really don't think he would care. Just being honest there! It also looks really flat. I should have made it taller!

December 25: Snowflake Hat - COMPLETED

Merry Christmas!  I hope you are all enjoying days with your family!  It is second Christmas for me, as we had our first Christmas last Saturday with my family.  I wish we all lived closer together!

Pattern # 359:  Snowflake Hat
Wow.  This blog is confusing (it's called 85% Confusion, 15% ?).  But I love the hat pattern! haha

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Updated August 6, 2012: This hat is so fun! It actually makes me want to go snowboarding or something -- just don't tell my husband!!

December 24: Gingham Blanket - COMPLETED

Pattern # 358:  Gingham Blanket

You are probably very confused right now.  I bet you are wondering why there is a baby blanket pattern posted on Christmas Eve.  Well, I just really wanted to make this for a friend's kid, so I put it on the calendar for today (because it was empty) and I'm anal and don't want to switch things up! hahaha  But I guess you could make this in reds and greens and call it Christmassy!  I am probably stressing about Christmas Eve dinner right now, which is why I pre-posted this on Tuesday.  muahahaha the powers of blogger.  Wow.  I think I need more sleep.  Anywho, it's my first year hosting and I am very excited.  I have been trying to do a lot of prep work before, but we will see how well I did!

Do yourself a favor and check out the Rav link for this project.  The versions that people made are amazing!!

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Updated 2/14/2011 - I finished this up over the weekend.  I started it in December and worked on it slowly (with lots of other projects in between).  Very happy with the finished product.  I actually decreased the size by 2 rows & 2 columns, effectively cutting the amount of squares needed in half.  Then I used a larger hook.  Brilliant, I know.  :)  Very happy with the final product.  I do want better pictures though.  And maybe some with precious baby Alina on it.  I LOVE the edging!

December 22: Christmas Trees (2 patterns!!) - COMPLETED

Pattern # 356:  Christmas Tree

I love the style of the tree.  It is very different from any others that I have found before!  And it is one very very long chain. Well chain + ripple effect, wrapped around a cone.  How cool.  She uses two different colors to get the effect that she has.  I wonder what it would look like with color changing yarn???
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Updated January 10, 2014: I finished this cute little tree before Christmas this year. It turned out cute, but definitely did not photograph that well! It's one really long chain thing (two rows, I believe) that you crochet and then wrap around a Styrofoam cone!

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Okay, we have another pattern today, because it caught my eye and I can do what I want.  Both trees are awesome!

Pattern #356a:  Ribbon Christmas Tree

This one is from Amanda at Pardon My Chaos.  How fun is it?  Like the old ribbon candy!
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Updated December 20, 2013: This tree also did not photograph well, but it sure looks cute in person! And my hand sure is cute. Whomp whomp.

December 20: Granny Square Tree Skirt & Round Ripple Tree Skirt - COMPLETED

Pattern # 354:  Granny Square Tree Skirt and Round Ripple Tree Skirt

I believe I called this week "Christmas Around the House," or something like that.  Today you get two patterns, because I could not decide which one I liked better!

Picture of the Granny Square Tree Slirt from Sandy Gerhart:

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Updated January 20, 2014: I finished the second pattern, the round ripple tree skirt. I really do like how it came out, and I'm excited to have a tree skirt this year! I'm going to leave the link and picture of the first pattern up above, even though I will not be crocheting them. Ain't nobody got time for that! ;)

December 18: Poinsettia - COMPLETED

Pattern # 352:  Poinsettia

Remember when I promised another Planet June pattern?  Well it is here today, and I love it!  This would be a fantastic ornament or gift topper!  And remember, you still have some time to enter her crochet along.  Sadly, I think I am going to miss the deadline, but I hope some of you can crank out some last minute Christmas cheer!
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Updated 1/27/2011

I finished this up a few weeks ago, but am just now getting to posting my picture!  You can check out my project page on Ravelry, but here are a few pictures.  Now... what to do with a giant poinsettia??

December 10 - Christmas Tree - COMPLETE

Pattern # 344:  Christmas Tree

Today's pattern is actually completed!  haha  I made the tree for the Crochet Along with Crafting with Cat Hair back in October.

Here's my picture (again, sorry for the crappy camera pic!):

December 6: Reindeer - COMPLETED

Pattern # 340:  Reindeer

Day 2 of Christmas amigurumi is upon us, with this incredibly cute reindeer from Lion Brand.  My coffee & crochet date friend showed me this pattern last year and I absolutely adore it!

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Updated November 21, 2011: I finished this little guy and I love him! I made this guy early, so he is ready for our Christmas decorations this year! I really cannot get over how cute he is. The hubs says that his nose should be red, so I may have to change that (easy enough to do). The cats are a little freaked out by Rudy -- they gave his face some playful swats last night! Also, how cute is that little sticker label? I just love the apps that are available for my iphone!

December 5: Holiday Penguin - COMPLETED

Pattern # 339:  Holiday Penguin

This week is full of holiday amigurumi patterns (sorry for being a day late with this!).  I love Christmas, so that's why this month is ALL about Christmas!  This penguin is going to be a gift for my friend who LOVES penguins.  No idea when she is gonna get it though!

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Updated 12/1/2011: My friend should be receiving that penguin any day now! I shipped it out on Monday! I really like sending gifts in the mail. It is a total unexpected surprise. :) I love how the little guy turned out, and I hope she does too. My only complaint - I felt like I did not stuff him enough. Matt said it was fine, and not worth detaching the head to restuff. Hopefully that was the right call!

I could not decide which picture I liked best, so you get all three!

December 3: Candy Cane Ornament - COMPLETED

Pattern # 337:   Candy Cane Ornament

Another fantastic ornament from Planet June!  How fun are these candy canes?  You could make these for her Christmas Crochet Along, if you want (you know, instead of the Christmas pudding ornament)!
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Updated August 5, 2012: My goal is to make one new holiday item for my home each season. That way I am not overwhelmed with projects that I want to do, but I will still have handmade decor in my home. This candy cane was one of those items. I made the mistake of thinking I could use wire instead of a pipe cleaner -- bad idea! I ended up having to hot glue the ends. This will probably have to be tossed before we have kids (I can just imagine that wire somehow poking back out eventually). Anywho, here is a picture.

November 30: Snowman Ornament - COMPLETED

Pattern # 334:  Snowman Ornament

Another day before Christmas, another ornament.  These would be perfect to put on top of Christmas presents!

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January 1, 2014: It's time to get working on these projects! This is the year to finish! I whipped up this guy in an evening and sent him off to a friend as a gift. Cute, right? Even if the mouth looks a little weird.

 

November 28: Christmas Pudding - COMPLETE

Pattern # 332:  Christmas Pudding

I can't believe I am so close to the end!  Only 2 more days and it is December -- the last month of my challenge!  Crazy!  Anywho, this is the pattern from Planet June that I plan on completing for her crochet along, remember?

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Updated 1/31/2011
I finished the project a couple of days ago and am just now getting around to posting pictures.  I am very happy with how this turned out -- it is super cute!

November 26: Thanksgiving Gourds -- COMPLETED

Pattern # 330:  Thanksgiving Gourds

Lion Brand has a new fall pattern out, these sweet looking gourds.  They are different than the veggies in the cornucopia.  They definitely seem more autumnish. haha

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December 12, 2013: I actually finished these bad boys up before Thanksgiving, but forgot to post about them. Whoops! I only crocheted two, but since I already have a cornucopia of crocheted items, I figured that was all I needed. As always, I love the Lion Brand pattern.