Hello!. Long couple of days huh? I swear I really do try to get in here and post but lately I've been pulled in many different directions. I did finish that sweater..want to see? its in the pic above.. I put another pic there that shows how different the sleeve is. I think you will agree its a better sleeve then the boxy looking one....I'm still looking for those illusive buttons.. Now the baby I was making this for, was born way too early. She was born at 32 weeks and was a sweet little bundle weighing 4 lbs 6 oz. Kendall is precious. So I was thinking..oh no! she is gonna swim in it.. I then pulled out my preemie patterns and made this adorable little soft orange dress for her.. I'm thinking of making some matching booties and maybe a hat..problem is I really suck on making bonnets..and that's sort of what I have in mind. I make beanies really well but something goes wrong when I concentrate on a bonnet..go figure huh? If anyone who reads this has a bonnet pattern that is fool proof ..ya know, the ones you could do in your sleep sort. I truly would appreciate it if you would share it with me.
Last night I finished up a beret I was making for my grand daughter Gabbie. She is 16 yrs old and wanted a new hat for picture day this thursday. So on sunday afternoon I started it and finished it last night..its awesome..I so wanted to share it with you but I forgot to take a picture of it..lol .. I guess I'll have to go make another so you can see how quick and easy it worked up. I made most of it while watching Lord of the Rings, the two towers .. I've seen this movie tons of times so taking my eyes off of it could be done..but the only time I really needed to concentrate away from the movie is when I switched rows..just to make sure I did it correctly. Also to note on this beret pattern..its pretty much adult size..two sizes small and medium and it repeats rows a lot. You also need to be able to triple crochet and to crochet two stitches together..those are the hardest part of the pattern if you are someone who hasn't gotten much skill yet.
One more thing..I don't know how many of you are aware of it, but Lionbrand has a wonderful new yarn that they have released. Its called Recycled Cotton. I bet you are thinking oh that's old news! no this one is new..not only new but the colors are really nice. Its a bit pricey so I would look for a sale on it. And they have a cute pattern I want to mention..its sort of an oldie but goodie style pattern, called Brilliant Colors Baby Throw.
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The dress is just adorable. Can you share the beret pattern?
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