Shell Stitch Crochet Beanie

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Pattern from The Dainty Daisy. Size 12-24 month (fits well). Made from 100% merino wool on a G (6mm) crochet hook.

Anything that I can make within 2 of Miss T's naps is OK with me.

More on my hook

I can't help it ..... I'm addicted!!

I'm using up the spare wool from Tilly's granny square blanket to whip this up. Stay tuned to see what it will become.

Cardie complete

It's finished and I love it. Here are a couple of photos taken at Kings Park yesterday.

YO in the morning sun

It's making progress.

Edited to add: just as I sat there and pressed 'post', it started to rain!! Bugger. Talk about spoiling the mood.

'Princess cardie' for the princess

I've begun my next project for in front of the TV, the Little Princess Cardie (a free pattern offered by Lion Brand) Its a swing style cardigan apparently suited for a beginner - that claim is about to be put to the test!

We don't get Lion Brand here so I chose some bamboo/cotton from Spotlight. It is so silky and soft. A bit challenging to work with as the fibres are almost like embroidery thread and are easy to split as your hook goes in and out but I seem to be getting the hang of it.

I'll keep you posted with my progress. Wish me luck!!

Granny square blanket finished!

I love it - it's heavy, warm and just the right size for the crib or your lap. It's supposed to be Tilly's but mum thinks the colours are more boy-like. What do you think? (BTW, the only photo where the colours are most true is the one of the blanket edges). Either way, the blanket goes with our leather couches.

Geeze tilly is hard to catch on film! You can see the best 2 of all my shots of her with her new blanket. I am no blogging queen.

Now, find me a new easy pattern jacq. I can only do granny squares so it will be a challenge. I've seen this pattern (http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/07/how-to-crochet-a-hexigon-baby-surprise-sweater.html) but would it suit tilly??

Wee Toques

I made these toques awaiting the next babe of the feminine kind to arrive. Well I had to wait a long time!! Finally, little wee Ava Brynn Schultz arrived and do you think I could decide which to give her?

She got both!

I love the little kanzashi flower on the white and wedgewood blue toque!

Thanks Amber for the tutorial.

 

 

 

Toddler Visor beanie

I came across this toddler beanie for sale at Etsy that I think would look super cool on Giles for winter. If only I could crochet more than a big string of chain stitches. I haven't managed to turn & crochet a 2nd row yet, although I've bookmarked every tutorial site I've come across I still don't 'get it'! Any suggestions are most appreciated. I might have to find a knitting cafe here in Perth to see if someone can give me a hand.

However, when I do learn, I'd love to make one of these. I did a quick search looking for a pattern and then I came across THIS site. Whoo there's alot of hat patterns here! I'm sure you're clever enough Jacq to find something that is tre' cute for the kids. If you find a pattern that resembles this hat, let me know.