My friend asked me to make a baby groot beanie for her grandson. His parents were planning on a "Guardians of the Galaxy" theme for their costumes so of course their new little baby would be perfect for the Baby Groot character. I had seen the wonderful "Potted Baby Groot" by Twinkie Chan and decided to give a beanie a try. I LOVE how it turned out and they were happy with it so that's the ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Patrick Pumpkin Hat
Each year I design new pumpkin hats. I wanted something a little different. This pattern includes all sizes, making it great for the entire family. The base hat makes a great earflap beanie for any of your favorite features too. Scroll down to view the free pattern or purchase an ad-free, downloadable PDF version from my Ravelry Shop. Patrick Pumpkin Beanie Pattern Materials Yarn: Red ... [ Read More ]
Free pattern: Panda Lovey
One of my designer friends, Nadia of Yarnutopia, is expecting a baby. We are part of group with Red Heart Yarns called Joy Creators. The rest of our group wanted to help her celebrate the new baby. Marly Bird helped organize a surprise for Nadia by making arrangements for each of us to send a gift that would be opened at the family baby shower. I am so glad I got to be part of it. Nadia chose ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Spring Bibs
This week I added the crochet patterns for my Spring Hanging Towels and Spring Cloths to my blog. In the past, people have mentioned how cute the cloths would be as baby bibs. Well, this week another awesome peep mentioned that so I had to give it a try. I LOVE how they turned out. My baby Lucy doesn't like wearing bibs so these cuties are flying to a special friend. Hopefully she will share a ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Loop-It Lovey
A couple of weeks ago Red Heart sent me two skeins of their Loop-It Yarn. I have to admit, I was intimidated to give it a try. I had seen lots of fun projects popping up made with this finger looping technique and decided to finally give it a try. I started by watching some videos on the different stitches you can do with this yarn. You can find lots of how-to videos for this yarn by ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Baby Lucy Headbands
While I was in Texas visiting my daughter and her new baby girl, Lucy Jane, she asked me to make her some headbands. I had a few skeins of yarn from other projects with me and whipped up a few. We giggled at how cute she was with her giant bow. When I got home I made her some more headbands. I love interchangeable things so I made her some with flowers and a shamrock for her first St. ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Lucy’s Blanket
Ever since I designed my Abigail Cowl I have wanted to make a blanket with the same stitch sequence. So when my grand daughter, Lucy, was born I knew just the blanket to make. I chose Bernat Blanket Stripes yarn in Grape Soda (2 skeins/ 440 yards) and Pow Purple (100 yards). Lucy's Blanket If you would like an ad-free, downloadable PDF of this pattern with all of the photos, ... [ Read More ]
Free Pattern: Twin Baby Monkey Beanies
This past week, I made little monkey beanies for a friend's newborn twin grandbabies. She wanted hats that match, but not identical. I think they turned out really cute and they loved them! Twin Baby Monkey Beanies Save this pattern for later by adding it to your Ravelry favorites: Click Here. Project Info Project Description: A simple and sweet little beanie for newborn ... [ Read More ]
