Baby Blue… like the Colorado Skies…

Blue & Creme tie front jumper

One of my cousins, after years of not hearing from them, has joined facebook and found me – much to my delight. The brilliant thing about this is that we have finally reconnected a bit, and I’m able to see some of the bigger events in life. One of the recent bigger events was that his lovely girlfriend, K was pregnant with their third child. Being an avid crocheter, I had to make sure to send the new baby a gift. I dug into my “completed objects” of Ziploc bags and found a lovely baby sweater that made from debbie bliss yarn in creme and blue.

Blue & Creme sweater stitches

I recall that this was one of my attempts to modify a lovely newborn dress pattern into a sweater, and it took many tries before I was happy with how it turned out. I think I was saving it because it was such an accomplishment for me to make it. Now, however, is the right time to give it away. As I packed it up, I hoped that the baby would fit the jumper – (something one can never predict) and sent it on its way.

Yesterday, I got the brilliant news that it fits the wee babe beautifully, and the most adorable picture. I am so happy to get them because I rarely get to see what I’ve made “in action” as it were.

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Oh! Am I supposed to model this sweater?

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Well, I give it two “fists up”. 🙂

Congratulations to C&K on the birth of their third child, and such a beautiful little family! I look forward to hearing and seeing more every day – instead of chatting only over Christmas dinner.

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Green Summer Granny Blanket

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This Spring, as is normal, there is once again a mini “baby boom” amongst my friends and colleagues at work. I’ve 4 baby blankets to make in the span of 1.5 months. On top of moving, getting a shed redone (see other post) and everything else going on – somehow I have found time to work up two baby blankets very quickly.

What do you do for 6 hours waiting on your GNIB residency permit? Well, you make a baby blanket, of course. The Second one of the 4 I made is a pale green & dark green blanket in acrylic yarn. This is for some friends who aren’t going to find out the baby’s gender until after it comes. Thus, the “neutral” green.

What do you do for 6 hours waiting on your GNIB residency permit?  Crochet nearly an entire baby blanket- that's what!! #waiting #boredom #gnib #ireland #residency #crochet #crochetaddict #creative #babyblanket #green #grannysquare #phoenixrosedesign #dub

This one was completed May 20, 2014, and most of it was done in a single day. It’s made in single strand crochet, and is a light airy summery soft feel to it. I’m sure, being that they live in Utah, it’ll be a big hit.

As always, you can find lovely creations like this in my shop – Phoenix Rose Design on Etsy

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Tardis Blue Scarf

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Completed today, via request of Marcellus, who wanted a bright blue scarf to go with his jacket. I chose Tardis blue, because I’m a Doctor Who fanatic. It’s yet another basket weave stitch scarf, because they work up fast and the texture really adds character to some of these yarns.

Tardis Blue Scarf

And a quick closeup of the stitch:

Tardis Blue Scarf

As always, you can custom order one like this from my etsy store, so check it out!

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