Friday, October 26, 2012

{this moment}

inspired by The Gnome's Mom

A time to stop and reflect on the week and share a photograph. For me to remember what it's all for, where my inspiration and passion comes from and to share a piece of my life with you. ♥

i had a hard time picking one this week... we had some unlikely warm weather this week and took full advantage of enjoying it... now we are anxiously awaiting what 'Frankenstorm' brings


 
 
~ emilie =)

Monday, October 22, 2012

i have made a few hats to donate for 2 different causes.
 
one of them is a facebook group collecting hats for soldiers. anyone can join in and they are accepting hats until nov 1st to send overseas in time for christmas. they are also accepting candy donations!
 
the other one is Hopeful Threads October project to support the outreach efforts of Sew For Kids and providing handmade gifts for the babies and mamas of the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations in South Dakota.
 
i based this pattern off of this newborn pumpkin beanie pattern
 
so here's the pattern:
 
you will need

size I-9 hook

worsted weight yarn
(i have used acrylic and wool-both work well)
 
SIZE ADULT:
 
Stitch Guide:
 


BL – back loop, CH – chain, HDC – half double crochet, SC – single crochet, SC2TOG – single crochet 2 together (decrease), SL ST – slip stitch, ST – stitchInstructions:ch 38.
Row 1: hdc in BL of 3rd ch from hook, and in each st across, ch 2, turn. (23 hdc)
Row 2 – 44: hdc in BL of each st across, ch 2, turn.
Row 45: hdc in BL of each st across, ch 1, turn.



You will have a big rectangle, fold it in half

 
joining both ends, sl st down entire length of hat through both sides, fasten off and weave in ends.
 
Top/crown
join with sc at top of hat near back seam.
 
 
 
sc evenly around (about 44 sc), do not join. When you arrive back at your 1st sc, begin sc2tog continuously around, until 2-3 stitches remain.
sl st to other side of hole and tie off. weave in ends
 
 
 
viola you have a hat!
 
 
 
it is pretty easy to adjust this pattern for different sizes. to adjust the length chain more or less at the beginning and to adjust the width around add more or less rows.
 
here are some different size variations i have made from NB to Adult
 
 
 
 
sorry i have been MIA we have had 3 different illnesses in the past 2 weeks... yikes! we are finally on the mend and hopefully staying that way.

 
i recently asked on my facebook page about any home remedies to boost immune system defense after illness. something safe for the whole family. do any of you have any suggestions... rest... vitamin C? i would love to hear them =)

~ emilie

Friday, October 5, 2012

{this moment}

inspired by The Gnome's Mom

A time to stop and reflect on the week and share a photograph. For me to remember what it's all for, where my inspiration and passion comes from and to share a piece of my life with you. ♥

Monday, October 1, 2012

Congratulations to the winners!

i have drawn the winners for the 300 fan giveaway!!!

And the winners are...

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Marla R. - wool diaper cover
Samantha C. - flannel fitted cloth diaper
Jessica O. - set of dish cloths
Amy P. - wristlets
Julie B. - aviator hat
 
 
 
thank you so much for all of the friends that have been with us from  the start and all of the new friends we have made.
 
please keep following the blog and facebook page for sales updates, more giveaways, and of lots of fun tutorials and discussions!
 
as a special thank you for participation please use the coupon code 300FANS for 15% off anything in my etsy store or for a custom order (the code will be good until October 15th)
 
~ emilie