Deja Vous...Almost

This morning I completed a custom order and it very much like this one that I made 2 years ago.  It took about 3 tries to get this hat to size.  I always crochet and knit tightly, but for some reason, while working on this hat I had a tighter gauge than normal.  When I've made newborn hats before with half double crochet, I've increased to 48 stitches.  In this case, I had to increase to 56 and use a size H hook. 

I couldn't leave well enough alone and added a little crochet mock button at the top of the hat.  Little button loafers complete the outfit and it's ready for the baby shower this weekend. 

 As always, I'm working on some things.  I will show pictures soon.  It's difficult to say when due to work, but I'm gonna do it!

Have a great day!!

Baby Loafers

I've been making quite a few pairs of Little Button Loafers...playing around with them a bit. I get bored when I do the same thing over and over, so I thought how about a tassel?

How about a flower?

You can never go wrong with the basic button loafer.  It's a great pattern. 

Because I'm beginning to dislike sewing on buttons, especially unfinished wooden buttons, I also made the one button variety.

I've just completed own variation for a sweet pair of baby shoes,  and will post pictures and host a giveaway sometime next week.   If you have your own little bun in the oven, or newborn, or are wanting a shower gift, please stay posted!

Have a super weekend!!

Itty-Bitty

This set was made for a friend.  The baby was born prematurely, but is doing well and will be released from the hospital in a couple of weeks.

The yarn almost looks navy, but is actually black.  The baby's papa is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and wanted his little man to sport his frat colors.  The shoe pattern is Little Button Loafers by Sylvia Heddwyn.  I just made up the hat pattern, easy-peasy.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!