Projects for Baby Shields

One of my best friends recently had her second child - a baby girl named Kadyn Ann. Of course, I knew I needed to make her a few things! She found out around Christmas that they were having a girl, so I got to work.

Hootie

I made Hootie with this pattern and Red Heart Super Saver in Shocking Pink, Dark Orchid and Turqua. Also, a little bit of Cornmeal and White. It worked up super fast, but I have to say, I didn't enjoy making it. It was the first stuffie I has ever made, and I did not enjoy sewing it together. I hope it doesn't fall apart!

Baby blanket all laid out - it's huge!

And, of course, I had to make a blanket! I had my eye on this blanket pattern for a while, and really wanted to try it out. I made this with Red Heart Super Saver in Dark Orchid and Spring Green. They're definitely not traditional baby blanket colours, but I love it! And I know Mom will too! It worked up much faster than I thought it would. I did a simple single crochet border around it to finish it off.

Showing the pattern better

Headband and diaper cover for photos

And of course, something cute! I'm not very good at making clothes, but I couldn't help but make a diaper cover and headband. I got the pattern for the diaper cover from an Etsy shop called Little Abbee. It was super simple to follow and I would definitely make more! I made the headband using a pattern for the flower (I have made several - you can find the info here) and I made up the pattern for the band - simple single crochet. I googled the sizing because I had no idea how big a baby's head is!

Fortunately, the momma loved the gifts! I am so excited that I felt the love from her for it, you know? Some moms don't take into consideration the hard work and effort it takes to make these things, but she totally did. Now if only I could figure out something to make for her son!!

Granny Square Swap

Hello everyone!

I've decided to try to organize a granny square swap. I love the idea of making a blanket with a bunch of squares from people from all around the world, so I thought I would try it out.

The plan is to get a bunch of lovely ladies together, and swap this square, as pictured above. I made this one yesterday (I haven't blocked it, so it looks wonky) in about an hour. I love it!

We would each make 12 squares, starting in August with your first square. I think we should all use the same materials to make it, so that it's easier to sew together. I used Red Heart Super Saver and a 5.50mm hook. It works out to a 10 inch square. You could use a similar yarn to Red Heart Super Saver, as long as it's a #4. Then, at the first of each month for the next 11 months, I will introduce you to a swap-sister, and you will arrange to swap a square, and something else small, handmade or purchased. The last swap I was in had you send info from your home town so that you could share your part of the world with your swap sister.

How does that sound?

The thing I love about this square is how versatile it is. You can do it any colour combination you want, and with it being 10 inches, 12 squares will make a decent sized lapghan.

I would love it if you want to join! Please send me an email at lbkcreations@hotmail.com. If you have any more questions about the swap, please let me know! I think it'll be great!