Needlework: Crocheted Santa Ornament/Toy

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Another cute ornament for your Christmas tree is this adorable Santa.  He could double as a toy as well.  

MERRY, MERRY!

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Easter Bunnies

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Rather than use these as egg cozies, I closed the bottom after stuffing with

fiberfil and now they are little stuffed bunny toys.

This pattern is free from Lion Brand Yarn.

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Needlework: Crocheted Snowman

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This adorable Snowman can be found at Lion Brand Yarn and works up quickly in a matter of hours.  I used crochet hook "F" for a snowman that is a little larger.  I also elongated the top loop so that he can hang on a doorknob.  
Happy Holidays!

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Needlework: Pumpkin Hat

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This crocheted hat is yet another version of the original helmet hat seen here and here and here representing various holidays.  I simply added a little stem and three leaves to mimic a pumpkin for a Halloween version of the same hat.  

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Needlework: Hooded Sweater and Hat Sets

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For our second grandchild, a boy, I decided to make baby booties,  my favorite zip up hooded sweater   as well as the helmet hat but in a larger size for him to grow into.   

 The matching afghan is simply knitted in a K4, P4 pattern with a garter stitch border.

And how could I leave out his older sister?  I made the same sweater and hat in pink for her to grow into as well!

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Needlework: Crocheted Cups and Saucers

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These cute tea cups and saucers are a perfect addition to any tea party.  They are offered free from Lion Brand Martha Stewart Crafts and although they recommend using cotton hemp, I simply 

used 4 ply acrylic yarn.  There is also a pattern for small cake plates.

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Needlework: Easter Bunny Hat

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HAPPY EASTER !

This adorable Bunny Ears Hat can be found on the blog Girl In Air.  I did make mine a little longer and folded it up along the bottom edge.  And I added a cute Bunny Head from Cozy Home Scenes which can also be made into a pin by sewing or glueing a pin back onto the back of the bunny.  

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Needlework: Crocheted Shamrock Hat

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I found this adorable Bear Hat pattern and decided to add a Shamrock pin  to it for the holiday.  The pins are, of course, detachable.  I did run into the hat pattern being a bit small for an 18 month old so continued to increase stitches up to 50 but could have added even more.  I also crocheted additional rows.  

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Needlework: Valentine Bear Hat

I found this adorable Bear Hat pattern and decided to add Valentine pins to it for the holiday.  The heart pins in two sizes can be found here and are, of course, detachable.  I did run into the pattern being a bit small for an 18 month old so continued to increase stitches up to 50 but could have added even more.  I also crocheted additional rows.  
In the photo above I added the larger crocheted hearts on the ear flaps which can also be removed after the holiday.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !

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Needlework: Knitted Baby Dress

Here is a cute little dress I knitted for my granddaughter.  It is made with the same yarn as a sweater set I knitted for her earlier,  seen below.  The pattern can be found in "Lovable Hand Knits, Infants to 4 Years" on amazon.com. It is called "Striped Poor Boy Dress, No. 3012 - I eliminated the stripes and added rosettes from Lion Brand Yarn, "Crocheted Rosettes/Flowers"
I made up the bag in the same pattern, k2,p2, as the dress.  

The matching hat is crocheted and from Lion Brand free patterns online, Floppy Brim Hat.  I added another rosette and took it in a bit on the top for the time being.   

This set is similar to patterns which can be found here on this blog.

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Needlework: Crocheted Yellow Crib Blanket

This 36"x45" crib blanket is relatively easy and adding the blanket binding gives it a professional touch. You can find this and other useful patterns in Lovable Hand Knits, Infants to 4 Years on amazon.com.

Materials: Bear Brand, Fleisher's or Botany Winfant, 9 ozs; 5 yards Nylon Blanket Binding

Crochet Hook: Size F

Gauge: 4 spaces = 2 inches 21 rows = 4 inches

Pattern: Multiple of 4 plus 2. Chain 218

Row 1 - 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, repeat from * to end; 72 spaces

Row 2 - Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in first sc, * ch 3, 1 sc in space under next ch 3; repeat from *, end 1 sc in last sc.

Repeat last row for pattern until about 45 inches from beginning. Fasten off.

Finishing: Steam lightly. Bind with blanket finding as illustrated.