Patterns to Warm your Nubbins

Huddled up on the sofa this morning with my laptop, sipping a cup of coffee.....freezing my nubbins (fingers) off!  My hands are always like ice cubes when I am on the computer for awhile.....bad circulation maybe?  Right now.....its just from the chill of fall creeping in my house.  You know it is a cold morning when the kids haven't even attempted to get out of their beds!  Yes, I believe it is time to turn on the heat!

 

When it comes to turning on the heat for the first time...... my husband is the all time scrooge!!  He always insists that its not cold enough yet, put on some more clothes he says, get a blanket he says......trying to penny pinch while I sit here shivering, lol.  So, since I doubt we will be turning the heat on today, and yet I am still in need of some warm hands, I think it is time to get out the hook and make some fingerless gloves.

 

I have only made one pair of these before and they were for my chicklet about two years ago.  The pattern I no longer have, so I have had to compile a list ones to try. 

 

Fingerless with a bow by Samantha Foster

 

Ripple Lace Fingerless Gloves by Bethany Scofield

 

Callenge Mitts by Sharon Maher

 

Basic Fingerless Mittens by Julia Vaconsin

 

 

Now the only problem is deciding which ones to try first!

 

 

 

 

 



WIP Wednesday 11

So......I have been busy!!!  With the cold weather, I had to take some time off from my ongoing projects to make everyone a new pair of slipper socks......hardwood floors are cold on the feet!  I did work some on my chicklets new sweater and it is looking amazing!

 

I got most of bodice done......though I had her try it on, and Im thinking shes wanting it a tad bit longer.  Im going to hold off though and see what she thinks once the sleeves are done.  Still need to add the button closures as well, and Im undecided on what to do with the neck line........hmmm......

 

Anyways, this project is back on hold because chicklet has decided that what she wants to be for Halloween........and guess who gets to make that???  Yep...me!  Im saving that WIP though to share when it gets closer to the holiday.



WIP Wednesday 10

Oh, I am excited to share my WIP this week!!!  I started working on this last week, and just hadn't had the time to load the pictures until last night.  With the cold weather fast approaching, I decided that it was time to start on some new gear for my chicklet.

 

I hit up a sale at Hobby Lobby a couple of weeks ago, and new when I picked up this yarn that I would put it to good use.  They only had two balls of it, so it was going to have to be a smaller project........welp, guess what.......my chicklet.....is one skinny little chick!!

 

I found a free pattern online for a cute little cardi.  Because my chicklet is very petite, I always have to tweak patterns a bit.  When I get this finished, I would post the pattern I based this off of.

 

Ok, so here is my work so far!!

 

 

 



WIP Wednesday 9

 

This is a project that I almost didn't post........why......because Im not quite sure yet if I plan on finishing it, lol.

 

I have had this yarn in my stash for about two years now.  I bought it on the clearance rack at Hobby Lobby.  The color combination I am not crazy about, but at the price I couldn't pass it up.  So, its just been hanging out in the stash pile waiting for its turn to get hooked.

 

Since it is a cotton I started this with the intention of just using it for an extra rag around the house, then I thought maybe I would just make a quick granny baby blanket for "just in case".  Who knows, I put it back in the closet today, we will see how long it takes me to get it back out again, lol!

FO Friday

Whew........... almost didn't make it!  not that I didn't finish the WIP from earlier this week........I just almost forgot to post it!!!

 

 

So here it is .....Baby Jemmas new cocoon!!

 

 

Isnt she just the cutest thing you have ever seen!  So sweet!!  Love her to pieces already!

 



WIP Wednesday 8

 

Another week........another Wednesday.......and another WIP!!!

 

Welp, yesterday baby Jemma turned a whole big two weeks old!!  She has already changed so much and is just the cutest little thing ever!  This weeks WIP is another little something just for her!  At the hospital she was given a hand knitted cocoon (sleep sack) and she just loves it.  So, her mother asked me if I would make her another one.......and of course I couldn't say no. 

 

 

I decided that I was going to go with crochet because honestly my knitting skills consist of your basic scarves only.  Crochet also works up super quick and I wanted to get this to her this week.....and before she grew too much more!

 

I chose two different shades of pink that coordinate with her crib bedding and went with a double crochet to speed things up even quicker.  I didn't use a "pattern" for this, just sort of started out like you would make your basic hat.  I had seen the one she received from the hospital so I just eyeballed the sizing from that one.

 

This one will definitely make to FO Friday!!

 



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WIP Wednesday 7

Just a quick post to show you the progress that I have made on one of my previous WIP's.  The Tree of Life baby blanket that I am making for my niece!

 

 

The blanket is basically down now.  Im waiting to find out what she is having to add either some pink or blue on, but for the most part its done.  I also would like to add some leaves.  That is going to require a trip to the craft store.......maybe I will do that this weekend!

 

This is one project that I cant wait to give away!!



WIP Wednesday 6

Well......today for my WIP.....which is actually now completed and already gifted away is the chevron pink and gray baby blanket that I have been working on for one of my best friends!

 

 

I was originally planning on sewing on a fabric J in the bottom corner, but I didn't get a chance too!  Miss M was supposed to be induced today, so I was expecting to sew on the letter yesterday and have it ready for Baby J today......But........

 

She went into labor yesterday and at 11:29 P.M. Baby J made her debut arrival!!!!!  When I got the call I wrapped the blanket (and hat not pictured) and headed to the hospital....I got there about a half hour before Baby J was born! 

 

I didn't even get pics of the blanket once the ends were finished, or the matching hat that I had made to go along with it..........but it was worth it to be able to be there for her.  So, no FO with this project.

 

But without further ado........let me introduce you to the newest member of the gang!!

 

 

Jemma Mae

7 lbs 10 oz

21 inches

 

 

 

 

 

WIP Wednesday 5

Im beginning to realize that I have a big problem when it comes to finishing my projects.  Once again, this week instead of finishing previous things, I have started another new one!

 

  This whole year has been one crazy hot mess with the move and renovation that I have seemed to have missed out on a lot of things.  Like for instance, one of my best friends baby shower.....I know...what a crumby friend I am right?  This weeks project should have been started months ago, and since I missed the shower, it just completely slipped passed me.  So every extra minute I have had, I have been working on this:

 

 

Yes, another baby blanket!  Only thing is this one has to be finished before the end of the month!!

She is due August 30th!

 

The colors are a perfect match to the crib set that she has already purchased.  Chevron seems to be very popular right so I chose to go with that pattern (and its simple so it works up quick). 

 

 

Once the crochet work is all finished, I want to add a fabric J on the bottom corner.  This I have never done before!  I have seen pictures of items that are sewn and crocheted, and tried looking into some tutorials, but Im still a little uneasy about it.

 

I don't want to mess up the crochet because it is going so well.  I guess Im going to have to work up a swatch and try it out.  Fingers crossed that I can do this!!!!

 



WIP Wednesday 4

No, I still have not finished the baby blanket!  Its kind of been put on the side burner until we find out if it will be a boy or a girl.  I have some ideas floating around in my head and need to wait to make my color choices.

 

 

So this week, I started a new project and it is already half way done!  This is for my little chicklets room, if you can not tell by the colors.

 

 

It is a super easy pattern worked in rounds.  I got it at Micheal's a few years ago.  It was one of those paper flyer patterns that they had hanging by the yarns.  I tried to search there website for it but did not see it on there.  I will try and work on getting it scanned in to share with everyone when I post this for FO Friday.

 

Anyways, what it is, is  a pillow!  What you see here will be the front. The pink is Caron Simply soft, and the black is Red Heart Shimmer.  Both yarns have shine to them so it made it hard to get a decent picture.   The black is actually a raised surface off of the pink.

 

My little chicklet is already in love with this!  We will be adding to her room décor along with some other things once finished.



More Stockings in the Works

More stockings in the works!

 Yes, this week has been dedicated to getting all new stockings made for Christmas this year.  These work up quickly so, I figured I could get these done and out of the way in a breeze!

 

 

I looked online for a "stocking" pattern but didn't really find what I was visualizing in my head. So I went with a pattern for socks!  I did change things up a bit from the original pattern but it was a good start.  You can find the pattern HERE at Mrs. D Crochets.

 

Each one of my kids wanted something slightly different in color.  So I chose a few that would fit us!  I couldn't bring myself to stick with the traditional dark greens and reds. 

 

Tommorow for FO Friday I will be posting all five that I plan to have finished!  See ya then!



WIP Wednesday 3 on a Tuesday!

First off, I wanted to remind everyone to go enter the IT WORKS giveaway going on right now that I am co-hosting!  If you missed the post yesterday.....no worries.......you can head on over HERE to enter for your chance to win! 

Ok, so this week I did not get a chance to work on the The Tree of Life baby blanket that I have showed you the past two WIP Wednesday.  And why....well because I have been busy prepping for Christmas.  I know, I know its forever away but with this is going to be our first Christmas in the new house.  And the first year that we are finally going to have a fireplace to hang stockings on!!!

So, here is what I have going on this week!

There are five of us here and the pooch!  Its a good thing I can whip this up in no time!  Im expecting to have all five finished this week so I can join FO Friday for the first time!!

 

WIP Wednesday 2

My second week joining in WIP Wednesday and I am excited!  Last week I got to see many peoples projects that they had going on ........all of which were amazing! I started following some new favorite pages and even received some return follows.  I love to do all crafts.....but crocheting I must say is my favorite and this linkup has let me connect with so many people that share the same passion for the needle arts.

Last week I shared the baby blanket that I started for my niece who recently found out that she is expecting her first child.  You can see the beginnings of the blanket HERE.  There is also a link to the free pattern in the first post if you like what you see here and wanna try it yourself.

 

This week, I managed to get the whole tree pattern completed.  It is looking great!  The original pattern is called the Tree of Life but I am making a whole different play on it.  I see two trees combining as one.....and since this is for a baby......I am considering this two "family trees" combing together (the baby). 

 

This is my heirloom gift to the new to be mother.  I plan on embroidering some leaves on the trees and writing a sweet poem to put in a card to go along with the blanket explaining the idea behind it.

 

I am definitely not a writer, so I am going to need some luck writing this poem, lol.

All Things Baby Linky Party 3

Whoooaa........things were so crazy this weekend that I did not have time to post my feature from the All Things Baby Linky Party 2 yesterday! 

 

 

 We had our American Girl Crafts House Party, and our family grill out.......things went amazingly great and I had such a wonderful time!!  I will share more on all this later this week....but for now lets get on to my feature from last weeks All Things Baby Linky Party....

 

 

Are these not the most adorable things you have ever seen!!!!!  Ok, quit google eying over thos cute little tooties and check out the hand crafted Gladiator Sandals.  These were linked up by Whistle and Ivy and I just adore these!  You can check out her whole post HERE where you can even download the pattern.  She also sells on Etsy, so if your not needle savvy then maybe you can sweet talk her into making some for you!

 

Ok, we are now on week 3 of the linky party!!  I have seen some great things so far, and excited that you are all so willing to share.  The only rule that I have is that you link up to something that petains to infants and toddlers.........and if you want to grab a button that would be great too! 

 

Lets party!!

 

 

 

 

 

 



WIP Wednesday 1

Today I am joining in on the fun of posting my first WIP Wednesday hosted by Tami's Amis and Other Creations.  Every Wednesday you can linkup your work in progress and show off to the world what you have in the works!

 

 

I found out a couple weeks ago that I am going to be a Great Aunt!  This was very exciting news!  I love babies and love making things for babies even more!  The problem with making things for a new baby is...........you have a deadline.  So, I knew I had to get started right away if I was going to have things finished before the big arrival. 

 

 

I racked my brain trying to figure out what I was going to make.  I had a couple ideas in mind but wanted something special, something that I hadn't done before.  Trying to think outside the box was begining to stress me out, lol.  So I started hosting a weekly All Things Baby linky party looking to all of you for a little help!  There is three days left so be sure to stop over HERE and linkup any post, idea, advice that you have that pertains to babies!  I can use all the help I can get.

 

 

In the meantime, while I waited to see what all of you had in store......I started searching for a pattern.  I always make a blanket in some form, whether it be knitting, crocheting or quilting.  My grandmother made everyone of my children one and I like to keep with the tradition. 

 

While searching online I came across (for the millionth time) the above pattern from Lion Brand Yarn.  It is called Tree of Life Afghan and is a free pattern on their website that you can find HERE.  I actually printed the pattern out back in 2011 but was too intimidated to ever try and make it.

 

 

Until now!!!!!  Ta Da.......my WIP!!!

 

Now,  I didn't follow the pattern quite as layed out.  The full pattern was going to be way to big for a new born baby, so I decided to change things up a bit.  I skipped through the pattern and just started to work on the block that has the trees in it. 

 

I have a whole story line planned out for this new little creation.  It is the cutest thing ever.  I don't want to give away my idea just yet though.  You will have to check back later......this is for sure going to be in the family heirloom box!

 

 

 

 



All Things Baby Linky Party 2

Welcome back to All Things Baby Linky Party!  This week is round 2!  But before we start the party I want to thank those that linked up last week.....super big thanks for helping me get the ball rolling on this!

 

 

 

Now time to share the love! Here is my favorite from last weeks party!

 

 

This idea shared by What I Do All Day is amazing!  DIY baby wipes!!  I love anything that will save me money and to top it off......you know exactly what you are putting on your baby.  You even get to reuse an old container and save it from going to the trash.  You can check out her whole post HERE.

 

If you were featured don't forget to stop by HERE and grab a button!  If your new to linking up, you can stop by HERE to grab the party button! Its always nice to share the love!

 

Okay, so if you missed round 1 of the party, heres the scoop:

 

My oldest niece is pregnant with her first child.  I am looking for anything that pertains to infants and toddlers.  Any project, idea, advice.......!  I always make handmade gifts for baby showers and I am looking to you gals to bring some fresh ideas my way.

 

Let's Party!!!