The baby crafting continues....

Over the past while I have made a few new crocheted baby hats. I tried some different patterns, and loved them both! Will definitely be making them again.

meet.make.crochet puppy hat.

Are you sick of all our crochet posts yet? I hope not.... because there are still more to come! We do have some other stuff lined up too though, so stay tuned! 

I made this hat for baby Jack, who also received the blanket here. My friend Lindsay is a big dog lover; their dog Levi is an integral part of their family. So when I decided to make a character hat I knew a puppy would be my choice.

meet.make.crochet sleepy owl hat.

So I received a 'not so subtle' hint from our friend Lindsay prior to the birth of her adorable baby Jack. The message went a little like "look at this hat! Isn't it so cute!"... Hmmm... I take this as "maybe you could make this for me?"

CHALLENGE (delightfully) ACCEPTED!

meet.make.crochet-along: knotted headband

We're almost at the end of March, and with this comes the closing of another crochet-along! This month we're linking up again with Alycia at Habitual Homebody for these adorable knotted headbands! 

meet.make.crochet-a-long: Slouchy Hat

We had so much fun last month making our granny square pillows, that we decided to link up with The Curious Pug for her December Crochet-along! 

Stephanie's Knit Slouch Hat

My lovely and amazing friend Jen asked me to knit her a slouchy hat, and there is nothing I like more then a knitting project that doesn't take what seems like 10 years. This quick knit took less then two evenings relaxing in front of the TV, even while being on watch for the stealthily sneak of a kitten who finds yarn irresistibly attackable.

This is my first time attempting my own pattern... so all of you avid knitters out there aren't allowed to judge my poor pattern writing skills. So for everyone else 27 going on 60...here it goes:

Materials used: 

1 Ball of Vanna's Choice Yarn in Mustard (or whatever colour suits your fancy)
Size 10 circular needles
Size 10 DPN's for decreasing

Getting Started:
Cast On 64 stitches and join in the round (or any multiple of 8 to fit your head)

Brim: 
K2, P2 all the way round
Repeat until piece measures approx. 1"

Pattern:

Round 1: K all stitches

Round 2: YO, K2Tog, repeat until end of round

Repeat Rounds 1-2 until total piece measures 7-8 inches (depending on just how slouchy you want it to be... or how much of a hipster you are??) 

Decrease: 
Round 1: K all stitches

Round 2: [YO, K2Tog]x3, K2Tog, repeat until end of round

Round 3: K all stitches

Round 4: [YO, K2Tog]x2, YO K3Tog, repeat until end of round

Round 5: K all stitches

Round 6: [YO, K2Tog]x2, K2Tog, repeat until end of round

Round 7: K all stitches

Round 8: YO, K2Tog, YO, K3Tog, repeat until end of round

Round 9: K all stitches

Round 10: YO, K2Togx2, repeat until end of round

Round 11: K all stitches

Round 12: YO, K3Tog, repeat until end of round

Round 13: K all stitches

Round 14: K2Tog, repeat until end of round

Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches... secure yarn and weave in ends. Voila!

This actually turned out great... time to make myself one! 

Hayley's Inspired Headband

In need of a gift for the Hipster-Sister?
Want to make a quick but intriguing project?
Inspired by something you found online?

I was!

After searching various DIY websites, I came across a pattern that peaked my interest.
Let's just keep it simple by saying - I LOVE the Ravelry website. Should you happen to come across an item in a store, think "Ya, I could maybe make that!" Chances are, someone has...and that someone has shared the pattern on the Ravelry website.

Henceforth, the Anthropologie Inspired Braided Headwrap was found.

Please check out the pattern below for further details!
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/anthropologieinspired-braided-headwrap

Supplies I used:
- US Size 10 Needles
- One Cable Needle 
- Loops & Threads Charisma Wool in Taupe
- Buttons

If you are just learning the cable knitting technique, this is the project for you! It was very easy to follow, and I can see myself making a lot more of these head wraps in the future; changing up the wool and needle sizes for different looks! I can safely say, the customer was pleased!