gossamer helps me make crafts
Baby #1 got the simplest gifts, not because I love her mom any less than any of my other friends, but because when I checked in with her parents, it turned out she already had lots of people pledging to make things AND my friend had some disturbing memories of some horrid crochet dolls from... Continue Reading →
In Nov/Dec last year, I learned that three close friends were pregnant and all due in spring. By January, when I began jotting notes on what kinds of things I wanted to make for each of these new babies, I realized I definitely didn't have enough acrylic yarn (always machine washable for little ones, I... Continue Reading →
My marvelous cousins are having a baby this summer! To get this little girl started off on the road to appreciating some great books, movies, and TV shows, I made the following geeky presents: Ewok hood (pattern) Star Trek cardigan (captain, of course!) (Basic baby cardigan pattern) Hobbit hooded cape (made up myself through trial... Continue Reading →
I think I'm on my final row of this granny baby blanket: I like how by just trying to use up one tiny scrap of white yarn, I've inadvertently created a heart at the center. Must remember that for future granny squares! After this, I think all the other completed blankets are getting a good... Continue Reading →
One of our ministers at church just had a baby, so I took another break from the secret project and made her new daughter a little bonnet and dress. I seriously love the bonnet pattern. The dress pattern is fine and is a quick little project, but I still like the bonnet better. Bonnet Pattern:Blessing... Continue Reading →
Maybe the title should include an "at last!" "Gene, please remind me never again to do a project with so many stripes." "OK. Hey, you know what I think?" "What?" "You should never again do a project with so many stripes." "Ha, thanks." Pattern: Crocheted Baby Sweater After the blanket, bonnet and booties, I didn't... Continue Reading →
More from the treasury of fancy yarn Gene's mom gave me. Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino was a delight to work with. In contrast with the cardigan, which I'll show you later, this bonnet and the booties were a lot of fun to make. Crocheting baby accessories usually provides instant gratification, which is wonderful when my... Continue Reading →
But first, more importantly, do you know who that sweet black lump of cat is? I'm back in Chicago, kind of, although not moving into a permanent home until the end of the month. Friday afternoon I got to spend a few happy hours with great friends who we missed dearly over this past year... Continue Reading →
Yesterday morning, before I'd even finished my mug of tea, Gene's mom asked me if I'd make her friend's new granddaughter, expected at the end of the month, some kind of baby present. I assented, but lamented that my yarn stash was still buried in a box somewhere in their garage. "Oh, not a problem,... Continue Reading →
This time for my mom's neighbor's baby and toddler. Older brother gets a dinosaur! Pattern: Longneck Dinosaur New, baby brother gets a cat hat and booties... ...and a bonus little pom-pom hat because I wanted to use up all the yarn I bought for these projects. All that's left is some dinosaur green, but I... Continue Reading →
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