This is a simple 18 inch baby blanket that can be used for a doll.
I love the way the yarn worked up. If it is knitted it works into stripes but using the crochet pattern it worked up in patches that look interesting.
This is a simple 18 inch baby blanket that can be used for a doll.
Coasters are a fun and quick project that I like to make as gifts or for charities. Cotton yarn is needed as it not only holds the shape better they absorb the heat from a mug as well.
You can find all sorts of patterns for coasters and I like the simple patterns. Ravelry have plenty to chose from.
They have a wide selection of knitting and crochet patterns that are fun to make.
I love Jean Greenhowe patterns. All the patterns are easy to follow and fun to make.
The idea is to make the dolls colourful and the little bags are a fun touch.
This time I did not make the little bags, no particular reason I just wanted to move onto other things.
I wanted to make them with different skin tones to add variety. They are quick to make and don't take a lot of toy filling. This time I used safety eyes as sometimes sewn eyes can be picked at by little fingers and pull out.
I marked the 10th row and added the eyes after a few more knitted rows. I also sewed the mouth and nose in place before I stuffed the doll.
The sewn buttons on the doll was done using a long sewing needle for toy making. these were added after I stuffed the doll. I took the yarn into the neck and fastened it off securely.
The scarf is sewn in place so it can't be lost and a little one will not choke on it.
These are fun to make and can be made will bright colours or if you want softer colours.
Shawls are lovely to wear and to make. I like simple patterns, it means I can listen to my audio books or watch TV as I crochet.
I had some lovely yarn that had spring like colours and is really soft to the touch.
Here is a site that explains the different terms.
The shawl I made used 200g of DK yarn using 5mm crochet hook. It is not too big and just right to keep your shoulders warm. I hope the Hospital will like it.
Cat Blankets are top of the list. I prefer to crochet because it tends to be faster and there's only one stitch to secure, which is a b...