This is yet another throwback post, but it reminds me of when I was younger and seemed to have infinitely more time to creative. It was made as part of a crafting blitz for donations, but I remember really loving the texture on the hat, and the ribbing on the brim. The one downside was that the hat seemed a little wide, so it was best suited for a larger headed person.
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#361 – Twist Toque
Over the holiday break, I redid my yarn inventory and realized that I own way too much yarn. Somehow, even though I have been trying hard to only buy yarn when I have a designated project, I still have a giant stash of new and partially used skeins. I really need to start choosing projects to work through it, so I decided to start with this cabled stash-busting striped project.
Continue reading#360 – Mommy and Mini Set
I think that matching is an underrated declaration of love, so when it was time for me to tackle my list of homemade Christmas presents, I knew a matching Mommy and Mini set would be on my list. I also knew that I would be short on time, so a bulky or super bulky project would be ideal.
Continue reading#353 – Chicken Hat
When a friend of mine asked if I would be able to help her make a Halloween costume for her toddler, I was so excited. Her vision was to create a chicken costume with yellow tights and a feathered boa, but she just needed a hat to top it off. When I started, I wasn’t entirely sure how I would make it happen, but I absolutely loved how it turned out.
Continue reading#319 – Cowboy Cat Hat
My friends have been sending me cat videos where the animals are wearing these adorable handmade crochet hats, so I knew that it was only a matter of time before I made one. I saw patterns for fruit hats, animal ears, and everything in between, but as a tribute to going on a cattle drive for the very first time last spring, I decided Annie deserved a cowboy hat.
Continue reading#310 – Nordic Star Toque
I’ve had a bit of trouble with tension in the past for colourwork knitting, but I know the only way to get better is to do it more. I’ve had this pattern in my Ravelry library for a few months now, and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to knock off both a Christmas gift and knitting practice.
Continue reading#264 – Dotted Beanie
Even though this winter has been mild so far, I can’t help but feel that more snow and colder weather might be in store before the spring. Luckily, pattern testing always gives me the motivation I need to get more warm winter accessories made.
Continue reading#263 – Baby Deer Hat
So as I teased in my last post, there is indeed a companion piece to the newborn pants I showed last week. It’s a little hat, complete with ears and antlers. Friends, it came out so stinking cute. I am truly thankful for all the amazing designers out there!
Continue reading#254 – Grit Stitch Hat
It feels like a long time since I’ve sat down and made a crochet hat, so here we are, throwing it back to the days when I used to churn out multiple projects in a week. I don’t know how I used to do it!
Continue reading#214 – Baby Double-Pom Beanie
Okay, so to finish off the baby shower set, my friend suggested making a beanie to go along with it. When I asked her if she wanted one pom-pom or two, she instantly went with two for maximum cuteness!
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