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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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Yo Yo Crochet hat & Scarf

yo-yo stitch crochet hat and scarf

Up now in my Etsy store – a custom designed and handmade yo-yo stitch crochet scarf and winter beanie in light to dark gray, made out of acrylic yarn.

yo-yo stitch crochet hat and scarf

Item is finished, so no waiting for it to be made. I also take custom orders if you’d like it in a different color or yarn. This can be shipped next business day after payment has cleared. I accept Paypal and etsy gift cards.

yo-yo stitch crochet hat and scarf

    Overview

Handmade Crochet
Colour: Gray
Material: acrylic yarn
Ships worldwide from Dublin,Ireland

Perfect gift for the man or woman in your life!

yo-yo stitch crochet hat and scarf


Click here to purchase, or check out my other items!

Yo-yo stitch crocheted slouchy hat and scarf in shades of grey. Self designed pattern. #crochet #pattern #design #creativity #artwork #hat #beanie #custom #scarf #unique #inspiration #handmade #handwork

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Basket Weave Crochet Bottle Green Hat & Scarf Set

bottle green basket weave hat and long scarf set.

I recently decided to try my hand at a new crochet stitch. It’s called the basket weave and it’s usually used on blankets to give the yarn an extra texture and thickness. Rather than crocheting into the top of the stitch as you move along, the stitch requires that you wrap around the body of the previous stitch, which is alternated every other bit. It makes for something that looks like a textured basket. When I made a test for gauge, the granny square turned out lovely, but it started me thinking how fabulous the basket stitch would be if made into a nice thick soft scarf and hat. The challenge was finding a quality yarn – in a gorgeous color to make it.

bottle green basket weave hat and long scarf set.

That perfect yarn turned out to be cygnet’s acrylic bottle green. One glance at the rich deep green (it is aptly named) and it made me think of pine trees, deep lush fields, summer picnics, and hot camping evenings under the stars. By my logic, what more do you want in winter -when you’re cold, wet, and miserable- than to be warm – and to remember summertime.

bottle green basket weave hat and long scarf set.

I completed the set and have listed it in up for sale my Etsy store. I’ve also been asked to make this in other colors – so keep your eyes peeled here for other colors posted soon!

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