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 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 Three: Infographic

Today’s goal is to make an infographic.  I choose to make one with completely made up information and numbers.  Enjoy. First off, let’s define the groups (that I made up): Grannys I know you already have this image in your head.  Do I have to explain this one? Hipsters You’ve seen them around.  Maybe you’re… Continue reading Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV Day Three: Infographic

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

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

Annie’s Lime and Black and White Damask Bridal Shower

A few years ago, I threw a lime and damask bridal shower for my little sister.  We did most everything DIY.  This is the story of the shower. My inspiration was lime and black and white damask weddings/parties.  The theme went well with spring and the damask made it seem fancy. The invites I made… Continue reading Annie’s Lime and Black and White Damask Bridal Shower

Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV

It’s almost here!  Next week (April 22-28) is Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV!  Yay! So, although I’m new to blogging, fairly new to knitting (I taught myself last summer), and really, haven’t even blogged that much about knitting, I thought this would be fun!  So here I am, officially announcing my participation in Knitting and Crochet… Continue reading Knitting and Crochet Blog Week IV

Sailboat Softie by Sew and the City

As DIY nautical baby gifts go, this is one of the easiest if you’ve got some scrap fabric, a sewing machine, and an hour!  Sew and the City did a wonderful tutorial you can view here.  And didn’t she take a cute picture?  How creative!

Vintage Nautical Baby Outfits

When thinking about baby nautical outfits, I say the only way to go is vintage.   Last year, I found this beautiful vintage nautical romper for my little guy at a local (Pittsburgh) children’s consignment sale, Sunflower Sprouts.  Consignment sales are a great place to find vintage (and handmade) clothes cheap.  I’ve found the vintage… Continue reading Vintage Nautical Baby Outfits