{this moment} happy birthday little one

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. ♥

happy birthday to my youngest. i can't believe you're 3

(receiving raspberries from his big brother)

 

how to take measurements for a cover

I personally feel that the best fit in a diaper or diaper cover will be achieved by taking measurements of your little one. then comparing to the manufacturers measurements OR having a custom sized diaper made.
weight measurements are great ... sure, but i do not shop for clothes based on weight or age...
what it really depends on body habitus.. the way you carry weight.. every BODY is different 
as an example a 120lb woman that is 5' 0" is going to look much different than a 5" 9" 120 lb and wear a different size.
so... in babies... a 20lb 6 month old is going to have much different measurements than a 20lb 18 month old

tips:
- it is best to take measurements over a diaper, preferably a fitted or prefold that you plan on using with the cover. if you do not have a diaper handy add 1" to the rise measurement to accommodate the thickness of a diaper in that area

- also while measuring be sure to have the tape measure against body, but not tight that it presses into the skin/fat of the area.

items needed:  
- a pen and paper for noting measurements
- a tape measure. if you do not have a tape measure, you can use a piece of string yarn or ribbon. mark or cut it to the length and then measure on a ruler or yard stick

i am going to show and explain waist, rise, and thigh measurement.

waist: around the belly at about the level of the belly button

front view

 

front view using yarn

side view

rise: from the belly button, down through crotch and up to the back at about the same level as the belly button

side view

 

front view

 

thigh measurement: around leg at approximately. largest part of thigh

hope this helps!

contact me if you have any questions

{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 =)

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

{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. ♥

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