Annabella

In our family, just after Christmas, a beautiful baby was born.  She was born many months premature and is now just barely 3 lbs.  I started a hat for her but was worried that the yarn was too scratchy.  So I waited until I could get better/softer yarn.  Here are the two hats I've made but have yet to send because I want to either make her some booties or a little blanket to go with it.

Grr baby Very grr... Lion Hat

A friend requested a hat for Christmas for her hubby.  I've known my friend since we were 5 years old and her hubby for about 15 years so I have a good idea of how oddball we all are.  She said "whatever you've been thinking about making, make one in this size".  Well nothing I had at the time said "make me".  I hate that.  I started on one item and half way through the hat I had a vision.  My friend's hubby with his brood of 3 kiddles, the pride so to speak.  The image of this Lion popped into my head and before the night was out I had finished. 

Ok that's not exactly true, I did have to work on that wacky hair for a while.  I am completely unaccustomed to using the fur yarn and it was very difficult to use.  To the point that when it didn't do what I told it to, I wanted to smash it with a hammer.  Too bad it was already flat or that would have actually done something to it. :p  I'm most proud of the eyes, I think.  The nose area also.  I still snarl a bit at the hair but it does look good. :)  Ear flaps included and he seemed to have really enjoyed it. So I'm happy.  Still debating if I want to make these to sell.  Comment your thoughts.

Baby Owl with Flower Booties

I modified the old owl pattern a bit and used a softer girly color scheme. Thus the new Sleepy Owl pattern has been born. Colors are Strawberry and Grape with Caron Simply Soft yarn. Sized so far only for a newborn and it was a requested item. I'll be honest in saying I didn't like the old booties with the freaky little bug eyed owl pattern going on. It's a little creepy and off putting. I opted for a simple little flower on each bootie instead. This time I used a free pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Company's website.