Thursday, July 24, 2014

Baby Crochet Apple hat

Crochet Apple Hat

Came across this free apple hat pattern on Ravelry. What an amazing sight for patterns (I only browse through the free ones, I am cheap) and its not just for crochet, it also has knitting patterns but alas I do no knit. Two needles would be very difficult. Link down below.

www.ravelry.com apple-hat-newborn-3-6m-6-12m

My Finished Hats

   Newborn

   3-6 months




I made two hats, one in the newborn size and then one in the 3-6 month size. Both very quick to make and so darn cute! I had such great bright colors and am very happy with the way they turned out. Easy pattern to follow I loved this project. Thanks for looking and enjoy!

Happiness is Homemade
Alyssa


Thursday, July 17, 2014

Crochet Baby Blanket

Zebra Striped Baby Blanket

Shortly after hearing about my sister-in-law adopting a precious baby girl I knew I had to crochet a blanket. I started searching for a design on Pintrest and came across this beautiful zebra striped blanket. Link down below.

cre8tioncrochet.com zebra-newborn-blanket

Things I did differently

I had to use a bigger hook, I seem to be a tight crocheter. I also changed the boarder on this blanket. I did two rows of double crochets around and then did a scallop to finish it. I also did a quick flower and sewed it on.

Pattern for the flower.
bhookedcrochet.com popcorn-stitch-flower-free-pattern




Fun project that kept me busy many nights. I love that way it turned out and I would totally make another one. Thanks for looking and Enjoy!



Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Harry Potter Sorting Hat

Crochet Sorting Hat

A dear friend on mine was in search of a Harry Potter Sorting hat for a surprise party she was throwing and asked if I could make one for her. Turns out she had planned ahead and forwarded a link to a free crochet patter. Here is the link.

craftyiscool.blogspot.com.free-pattern-harry-potter-sorting-hat

I actually really enjoyed this project. I crochet the whole hat over a day and then spent another day hand sewing the felt to the brim for support. I used a thick Lion Brand Hometown USA yarn from Jo anns, They do sell it at Walmart though. This was thick enough that I really didn't need to put batting in the top of the hat. Brown felt to match around the brim.


If I did this project again I would add a few more rows to the bottom so that his face was a little further up. Thanks for looking and Enjoy!



Homemade Superhero Capes

Superhero Capes

I have been thinking a lot about something to make for two twin boys who mean the world to me. I only have a girl so it took me many hours scouring Pintrest to finally find something. Superhero capes really seemed perfect. I found a tutorial on Pintrest, link down below.

downshannonlane.com diy-superhero-capes

Things I did differently

First, I did my own logo design (I wanted to put the twins first initials into the design) Second, this tutorial didn't give measurements for the fabric piece to go around the neck so I did a little guessing and cut them 22 inches by 5 inches. The last thing I changed was the gather. I didn't like how it looked gathered all the way across, it made the design crinkle and look funny. I wanted the logo design to remain flat so I only gathered the edges.


                                 Captain America

                                       Ironman
 


Here are my favorite kids showing off their homemade gifts. The boys with their capes and their sister with her apron.



After posting the pictures of my capes to Facebook I got a request from my sister-in-law for her son. I whipped this one up and sent it on its way. 

                                         Superman                    



After making a bunch of things for my brothers new baby girl I had to make his son a little something as well. Always felt bad sending one child a gift and not the others. So I made hims a super hero cape. I went with Spiderman (his favorite along with transformers) but didn't have enough blue for a full cape so I threw in a strip of red to make up the difference. So far I have been able to incorporate the childs first letter into my capes but I  just couldn't figure out a way to get the "A" for his first name into it. So I did an easy design. I did a zig-zag stitch for the spider web and felt for the spider. 

Honestly he was a little upset that it wasn't a toy but after a few days he warmed up to it.






These capes are a lot of fun to make and don't take very long. They are perfect for little boys and I can't wait to make up some more. Thanks for looking and enjoy!

UPDATE!!!

Capes aren't just for boys!!! Super hero capes are for all. My little girl wanted a cape after seeing the ones I had made for others so I quickly pulled out my fabric and whipped her up one. She picked out the My Little Pony vintage fabric and I made it work with a strip of white to make the correct length. White felt circle to match the extra fabric and a sky blue "A" with a pink zig-zag stitch. She now runs around the house in it pretending to better the world.





















Second girls cape made for my neice to semi match the super man cape made for her brother. Flower fabric from the stash with purple felt and pink felt "A" in superman font. Enjoy!