Lacy Shells Baby Blanket and Hat

This is the same kind of stitch that I used for the Avocado Green Shawl. When I finished the shawl, I thought: "Hmm, this stitch would be nice for a light, lacy baby blanket." So after some readjustments, I was able to use this stitch to make a baby afghan.

This blanket wouldn't be ideal for wrapping a baby as tiny fingers might get stuck in the open stitches. But this blanket will be perfect as a stroller cover or a photography prompt. 

I also made a matching baby hat in size 0-3 months.

I used Snuggly Wuggly Big by Threads and Loops. One ball was enough for the blanket and the hat, and I actually have a bit of the yarn left.

The patterns for this blanket and hat are available in my Etsy Shop. 

Irish Rose Baby Headbands

Crochet Irish roses are so beautiful and easy to make. They look lovely on so many crochet projects. 

Here I used them for baby headbands.  

I made three baby headbands in sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months. The measurements of the finished items are 14, 16, and 18 inches in circumference.

I used size ten crochet thread and a steel hook 1.25 mm. 

A friend of mine is expecting a baby in February. I hope it will be a girl. I would be so glad to gift her all these headbands. 

The pattern is available in my Etsy and Craftsy Shops. 

I'm linking to

Craft Frenzy Friday @ Craft Dictator 

Link Your Stuff @ Annamarie's Haakblog

Small Doilies as Gift Wrapping Decorations

With the Holiday Season not far away, I want to share today the idea of decorating gift wraps with small doilies. 

This is how I decorated some presents back in 2012. 

You can find free patterns for small doilies in my Free Doily Patterns Section. 

I'm linking to all these parties:
Thriving on Thursdays @ Domesblissity

Link Your Stuff @ Annamarie's Haakblog

Cup of Morning Joe @ The Cottage Market

Pinworthy Projects Link Party @ Domestic Super Hero

Craft Frenzy Friday @ Craft Dictator 
Crafting Along @ Be a Crafter
Home Sweet Home Friday @The Charm of Home,
Cooking and Crafting with J & J @ Julie's Lifestyle

Soft Puffs Baby Beanie

Baby beanies are so much fun to design and make. I made this one is size 3-6 months. It measures 15 inches in circumference and 6 inches in height. 

Usually I prefer working with smaller size hooks than recommended for a particular yarn, but for this hat I liked working with a big size hook (size H, 5.00 mm) as I wanted to achieve a very soft and light texture. 

The yarn I used is Caron Simply Soft Party, about 100 yards.  

The pattern for this baby beanie hat is available in my Etsy shop.