DIY “Where the Wild Things Are” Max Baby Costume

Where there is a wild thing, there must be a king of all wild things!  I bought my three year old his costume, but I knew I could easily do a Max for cheap, and I did!  Here’s how:

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

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 Five: Something a Bit Different

Today’s instructions:  It’s the annual challenge to blog in a way different to how you normally blog. So I’m going to be busy most of today, and I didn’t find as much time as I’d like to work on this post, so don’t expect much (but expect to smile!). First, I’m featuring this awesome Floatie… Continue reading Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV Day Five: Something a Bit Different

Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV Day Two: A Mascot Project

Today’s instructions:  “Your task today is to either think of or research a project that embodies that house/animal.” As a reminder of yesterday’s post, I am part of The Manatee House. This assignment is second nature to me.  I am constantly browsing for new projects.  I can’t help it, it’s just my nature.  I started… Continue reading Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV Day Two: A Mascot Project

Ahoy Navy Anchor Baby Booties by Pleasantly Plump Knits on Etsy

These adorable Ahoy Navy Anchor Baby Booties by Pleasantly Plump Knits are available via their Etsy store.  Aren’t they adorable?  Can’t you just picture them on a little one’s tiny feet? I wish I could make these booties myself.  Until I master booties, I will be buying these cute little ones for new babies.