Heads and Toes

This is really just a checkin' in kind of post.  A few weeks ago, I made this hat at a customer's request.  I enjoy making this type of hat so much that I sat down one day and started three.  That is the beauty of crochet, you can just pull up the loop and put it away without the hook.  The hat crowns will be good for car rides, appointments, etc...

This hat and bootie set below was made for a doctor expecting her first child.  It was a hit at the baby shower and it always makes me happy to hear that.  The booties are so labor intensive that I keep telling myself that I won't keep making them, but the finished product makes it worthwhile.

To all of the mothers--HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!

Thing One

Paige (my oldest daughter) had initially requested the colors pink and purple for her gift, but she saw the black and white set in my Etsy shop and decided on it.  I was more than happy for her choice because that left me with only the hat and booties to knit.  The booties are made in 3 pieces (6 pieces total for a pair) and are sewn together.  It doesn't seem right that something so small should be so much work.  Although they are labor intensive, I always sort of gush over them when they are done.

Here is the total set all done and ready to be gifted.   I don't have time to revel in the sweetness of it, as I have more knitting to do.

More pictures to come!  Have a great weekend!

Christmas Combo

These little shoes have been sitting on hold for quite a while and I finally got the notion to sew them together yesterday. Today I started a little hat to match that will probably be elf style. Maybe I will list it on Etsy tomorrow or Friday. After I finish this, my plan is to do some sewing.

I am near the heel on my Socktoberfest sock and I will post a picture of it once It is done. I will make a short-row heel. I was able to see what I was doing wrong on the textured part of the sock and it has been corrected.

I will be ordering more sock yarn base next week and I'm anxious to get more dyeing done. I'm reading over my post now and noticing how I tend to write in short concise sentences. I used to work at the Medicare office where we had to correspond on an Eighth grade level with short sentences. I am such a creature of habit.

Have a good day.

Christmas Knitting...

... has begun. My plan is to do some assembly line type knitting on the baby booties. All of the parts are being knit and I will assemble them during some TV time in the evenings. I have the tops and backs for one pair complete and have just started the sole. A trip to my local yarn store is on my to-do list so that I can acquire more yarn in Christmas colors. I also may make matching hats.

The baby pants are being made in the 12 months size. I don't think I will make them 12 - 18 months since they will likely not get that much wear. These will be listed in my Etsy store as made per order. I don't want to stock a lot of Christmas pants, but I will make a certain number for the Craft Fair that I will be working in November.

I bought fabric today and I found some that will work well for embellishing the bodysuit that will be worn with those black and white striped pants with the aqua ruffles. Lots to do. Have a super day.

Hedgie Hedgehog

There are people selling handmade items on Etsy with unbelievable abilities. I came across Tadpoles and Tutus a few months ago and knew that I would buy something from this store in the future. Among church members, we have had 5 babies born in recent months. With babysitting this summer and getting things ready for my own Etsy store, I haven't had the time to knit something for each one.

A few of us chipped in and got this outfit and I knit some booties to match. This little Hedgie Hedgehog bodysuit and hat set are absolutely adorable. Heidi (the owner) has mad skills. Her workmanship is topnotch. I highly recommend her.

If you are in need of a shower gift, or if you just want something for your own child, head on over to TadpolesandTutus.etsy.com. You will not be dissapointed.

Well, I'm heading out to the garage to dye yarn today. I've got my math-mind ready. Have a great day!

Look At What Came Back

Yesterday, I received the package in the mail containing my favorite little outfit. As, it turns out, I did not leave a part of the waistband open. For some reason, I left the yarn uncut after I wove in the end. This mistake would have upset me since I had to pay to ship it back to her, as well as reimburse her for shipping it to me, but things really do happen for a reason.

I had been so concerned for the buyer because I was not hearing from her and because of that I had been praying for her. When I did finally hear from her, it was with bad news. She has suffered a traumatic medical event and I am grateful that she has come through it. I will not tell what happened, but will you please pray for her and her family.

I smiled as I opened the package, it was like seeing an old friend. I have now completed the outfit by adding the booties. It would be great to see the baby in it.

Re-skeining yarn is still on the to-do list. I should get it done today and post tomorrow. I know...I said that yesterday. ;). Enjoy your day.

Free Gift

First of all, did you see that my post from August 6 does not have spaces between the paragraphs? I am blogger challenged. When I post with pictures, I don't put spaces between the paragraphs because somehow they automatically appear. The more pictures that I upload the more spaces there will be. So, I've gotten into a habit of not putting spaces and look at what happened. Goodness gracious.

Moving along. Look at these precious little booties. I was supposed to post pictures yesterday but, we shopped till we 'bout dropped yesterday. What great fun it was!

I told the buyer of this little set that I would send a free gift. She hasn't returned the capri pants to me yet, but, I will send them back to her with her gift. If she doesn't read this blog, she will be surprised because I never said what it would be.

Well, it's lunch time. Have a wonderful weekend!