Making Skull and Crossbones Hat Cute, Topped Off with a Mohawk

Okay, well, I'm not impressed with the photo of this particular hat, but I finished it late at night and couldn't resist adding it to my blog!  The only information I was given is that an expectant mom and dad-to-be are "hard core rockers".  So, this is what I created for their little baby boy due in January....skull and crossbones done as sweetly as I could (the button eyes are my favorite) all topped off with a mohawk.  I figured out how to make the skull, crossbones, and mohawk all on my own, no pattern, and I'm super happy with how it turned out.   This is going to make a great baby gift!

Textured Brim Beanie

Love this taupe color and combined with pink.....one of my favorite color combos.  Did I mention I love yarn?  :o)

Debuting my scalloped edges textured beanie!

I got a request to make a hat with scalloped edges.  Well, after looking all over the place for free patterns and trying a few patterns that just didn't make sense.....I came up with my own.  I envisioned it to be textured, dainty, and sweet.  (Once again, I didn't write the pattern down--my trademark, lol!)  I've never done a cluster of little roses like this, with leaves, but that's what it called for in my heart.  I love this hat, but I just know it will be way cuter on a precious newborn.

Sweet Sleepy Girl Owl Hat

This was a fun one for me.  I've always wanted to attempt a sleepy owl hat and with pigtails too!  I always visioned the combination of soft fuzzy type yarn w/ regular worsted yarn.....the two different textures adds a different dimension.  Can't wait to see this on the baby girl it was specially made for!

Tiny Elephant Hat

Oh my goodness sakes!  I almost didn't even make this hat because this little guy's mommy was getting too closer to her due date.....sooooo glad I decided to surprise her with my interpretation of an elephant hat.  Sorry to those who'd like to request this pattern--I totally winged it, making it up as I went with trial and error:o(

Tooth Fairy Pouch....for all the possible dilemmas she might face!

Okay, so this cute little tooth fairy "pouch" was created for my son Noah.  He literally "lost" his 1st tooth and swallowed his 2nd tooth at school during lunch.  This pouch was custom made to have a larger pocket to place a dollar or a note from the child to the Tooth Fairy or vice versa ("Dear Tooth Fairy, I accidentally swallowed my tooth...").  And then there is a smaller pocket behind the white tooth appliqué where the tooth can be placed or a coin.  This was also created to be placed over his door knob....in order to not lose the pouch during the night and to help the Tooth Fairy to be extra super sneaky!  Let me just say this, not only did my son love this, but I bet the Tooth Fairy had fun with it too;o)  It's definitely got my mind thinking though....maybe a monkey tooth fairy pouch, or angry birds, or....the list goes on, lol!

Owl hats....my fav to make

I am waiting to see this on the newborn boy it was custom made for.  No problem for me to get carried away with all kinds of color combinations <happy sigh>.  What can I say, I love yarn, there's just something about it that gets my heart ticking.  And it's always more fun when new mom's make special requests for a child they've not met yet.  Can't wait to post the babe in the hat, soon I hope!

Crazy about sock monkey hats.....

I just can't get enough of these cute monkey hats, especially when used as a photo prop.  I just love creating and would love an excuse to experiment with more color variations.  Wish I had done this a long time ago for my boys when they were babies.....or maybe I would've gotten a little carried away!

Crocheted Newborn Headbands

I just love making newborn headbands....mixing colors together, some flowers, some bows, it makes me smile:o)  Also made for the Children's Hope House Boutique--hope they sell for this good cause!

IU, Purdue, and Irish Inspired Newborn Hats

This was a labor of love for me, but a fun one!  I was asked if I'd be willing to help by making "Indiana team inspired" newborn ear flap hats for a local baby boutique that gives 100% of the proceeds to the Children's Hope House.  Very happy the way they all turned out.  Each one is a different design, which is how I roll!  Hope people like them, great for newborn photo props too!