Finished Object: Toddler Hat

I actually attempted this hat multiple times. For some reason, i totally messed up counting once and had to frog. Then the second time around I didn’t do fpdc or bpdc… instead i did dcs in the back loop (you can see the result in the hat in the back of the picture. 

My brain was seriously missing some key details, but my little one LOVES both of the hats, so it’s a win. 

The Pattern is here: 

My Ralvelry info (yarn, etc) for the project is here: http://ravel.me/redredpanda/fs

I totally recommend this pattern if you want to make a toddler/child beanie. It’s written very clearly and easy to follow. The Pattern and author is: Furlynn Slouchy by Heidi May (The Velvet Acorn)


FO: Pink Octopus needle book

I have this amazing crafty friend that I made this pink octopus needle book for. She embroiders beautifully and hopefully this will be helpful. I had some issues though so it didn't come out as I had imagined. Mainly it was smaller then intended. I thought I was careful with the measurements but something went wonky. I think the finished product is nice but I think bigger would have been more useful. A tip, if you do this project, then printing the pattern on freezer paper and ironing onto felt is a life saver! 

Diamond Eyelet Scarf: First FO for 2015

I made a Diamond Eyelet Scarf as a holiday gift. I didn't see the person until after X-mas so I had a little more time to finish it up. I used a bulky yarn instead of a lightweight one which made it pretty big. I like the finished result but would be eager to try it in a lighter weight yarn. I highly recommend the pattern...easy to follow and really works up quickly. 

Pattern location: http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-pattern-diamond-eyelet-scarf/

My ravelry project (with yarn info): redredpanda

I sewed pants!

I made pants for my daughter! Might not seem like a headline... but I've had this fear/no confidence when it comes to sewing clothes. I'm not sure why my brain decided I am incapable of sewing body coverings but I was convinced... this has persisted since high school. Recetnly I was having trouble finding pants for her that were not jeggings or skinny style.. so in a courageous or foolishly optimistic move I consulted with some folks in the know and found a pants pattern to try. I wanted to use fabric that I had in my stash in case they were a complete disaster. Actually this pattern: 

I can't say enough good things about the pattern really. It was great for a beginner. 

 

 I will definitely make more and might dabble in some other clothes related patterns... maybe... here is what I learned a lot with one pair of pants:

  • Quilting cotton can be used to make a light-ish pair or pants. Not just for quilting i guess :-)
  • I would like to try different fabric that would be more "pant-like"... that's an adjective right?
  • I should have done some zig zags to prevent fraying/unraveling
  • um, measure and trace the pattern carefully
  • I definitely want to add pockets and the ruffles are adorable!
  • I should loosen up and treat clothes sewing the way I approach making other things. They are experiments and "failure is always an option"... and i should not let that deter me from trying. In general, I have a very good attitude about this but sewing sometimes I get frustrated with myself.