Pumpkin Bow Headband Knit Pattern

As promised, here’s the pattern I used to create this adorable knit pumpkin bow headband. The base pattern I used is from Blue Sky Alpacas.  You can find the pattern here (Miss Savannah Bow).  I love Blue Sky Alpaca yarn, and they have some pretty awesome free patterns on their site.  Definitely worth checking out. The… Continue reading Pumpkin Bow Headband Knit Pattern

Toddler Pumpkin Bow Headband

I love fall.  There I said it.  As cliché as it is, it’s always been my favorite season.  I’ve been knitting pumpkin hats for my son since I learned how to knit.  Luckily this year, his hat from last year still fits.  But my new daughter needs one.  I have not touched my knitting stuff… Continue reading Toddler Pumpkin Bow Headband

Quick Newborn Beanie

Being able to quickly knit up a newborn baby hat is always useful!  Here are some reasons why you might want to knit a quick newborn beanie: You’re having a baby. Yay!  And congratulations! You know someone having a baby. Yay for you! You can have all the fun and enjoy the cuteness without having… Continue reading Quick Newborn Beanie

Baby Cabled Hat Pattern

I specifically designed this Newborn Baby Cabled Hat Pattern to go with Hipster Toddler Girl Cabled Slouchy Hat Pattern (also for sale in my Etsy store) as a little sister/big sister combo.  The patterns are similar, but I was careful to not make them too matchy-matchy.  But this hat is definitely also a cutie on it’s own!

Adding Cat (or just general critter) Ears to a Knit Hat

Last winter or spring sometime, I knit a quick newborn hat in this beautiful brown alpaca yarn.  Since then, it’s been sitting.  I thought it’d be a great idea to add some quick ears, a bow, and BAM!  A super cute ready-to-wear critter hat to throw on my newborn baby girl when she decides to… Continue reading Adding Cat (or just general critter) Ears to a Knit Hat

Hipster Toddler Girl Cabled Slouchy Hat Pattern

The Hipster Toddler Girl Cabled Slouchy Hat Pattern is finally listed in the Lace and Yarn Etsy shop!  I love making these hats!  It’s such a fun project and rewarding, because it’s so cute to see it on a little girl!  The photo above is of my two-year-old son’s “girlfriend” (his term), miss Frankie B.… Continue reading Hipster Toddler Girl Cabled Slouchy Hat Pattern

Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV Day Seven: Looking Forward

Today’s Instructions:  One year from now, when the 5th Knitting & Crochet Blog Week rolls around, where do you hope your crafting will have taken you to? What new skills, projects and experiences do you hope you might have conquered or tried? Oh goodness gracious, I don’t know!  Right now, I’m knitting to relax, while… Continue reading Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV Day Seven: Looking Forward

Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV Day Six: A Tool To Covet

Todays instructions:  “Write about your favourite knitting…tool.” I don’t use too many abnormal knitting things.  If you know nothing at all about knitting, what do you think someone uses to knit?  Yarn and needles (period).  That’s about all I typically use.  I usually knit strictly with circular bamboo needles (for you non knitters, those are… Continue reading Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV Day Six: A Tool To Covet

Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV Day Four: Colour Review

Today’s instructions:  What are your favourite colours for knitted or crocheted projects.If you know me, you know that I love color.   I find inspiration from color.  Colors definitely help set my mood.  Color means a lot is every aspect of my life from my clothes, to home decor, to the dishes I eat off of… Continue reading Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV Day Four: Colour Review

Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV Day One: The House Cup

Today’s instructions: Day One: The House Cup. A bit like Harry Potter, but not quite, this year’s Knitting & Crochet Blog Week is split into 4 houses. Don your favourite knitted or crocheted hat and let it guide you to which house you will be in. This is what I had to choose from: My… Continue reading Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV Day One: The House Cup