Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Crafts

Where have the past few weeks gone?  I can't believe it's already the middle of November!  These past few weeks have been really busy, but seem to finally be calming down.

I know I mentioned this last time, but I am totally obsessed with Pinterest.  I keep finding awesome recipes to try (that are super easy too!).  And lots and lots and lots and lots of craft ideas.

My super amazing best friend is having a baby next month!  So I decided I would attempt to make something for her new little guy.  I did three "practice" coasters, and then I decided to make a baby blanket.  Once the blanket was done I was feeling adventurous, so I made two pairs of mittens and a hat too.  I think they turned out awesome.  Here are some pictures:


I used single crochet for everything.  I used this tutorial for the mittens, though when I made the first pair they seemed a little small (but I didn't have any baby hands to test them on), so I made a second pair with an extra 5 stitches around.  I used this tutorial for the hat, but obviously mine was solid colored.  To make the "magic circle" to start the hat I used this website.


Closer view of the blanket.


Top view of the hat.


My "baby" to test the sizes on.




Charlie was enjoying the sun that day!

2 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, these are awesome!!! Especially compared to your first potholder attempt :-). Your certain friend will LOVE these ;-). I'm just remembering the first time we crocheted together - Brenna and I had just learned how to chain, so that night at a sleepover at my house we taught you and spent the whooole night making huge chains. Can't wait to see what else you make!

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  2. I love how you tested it out on a penguin!!!!!! Only you would test it out on a penguin! Your the best, best friend!

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