Star Baby Afghan

I heard that our local mission needed baby blankets for the layette sets they send to the local hospitals.  They just donated about 15 sets last week, and were in need of more blankets.  I had several small scraps of pretty yarn, and started on a pentagon shape.  Eventually, I decided to make it into a star shape.  It is just the right size for a cover for a newborn, or to use in a baby carrier.  I was pleased with the combinations of colors.

April Fools Cake

My school had a Fun Night on April 1st, which is April Fools day here in the US.  They have lots of different carnival type games, bounce houses, and a cake walk.  The teachers/staff at the school were asked to provide cakes for the cake walk.  I was inspired to make something funny, considering the day.  I found a cake online that looked like a dog food bowl, using cereal for the food, and decided to add a water bowl to go with it.  My friends loved it.

Did you do anything for April Fools day?

More Baby Clothes

Emi's Sweater

I have noticed some beautiful pictures of a friend's daughter.  She often wears clothes with brown and pink.  I like the color combination, and decided to make a hexagon sweater with those colors.  The pink is a solid stripe, and the brown is a 2dc shell, giving it a little lacy effect.  I bet she will see this before I give it to her.



 

Then,  I started another prayer shawl yesterday.  They take a lot longer, though.  I decided to put that down for a while and make something quick, and I ended up with this orange striped poncho for an infant.  Yes, I like those bright colors!

Hexagon Baby Sweater

I just love bright colors for babies.  I chose the colors and striping part, but the original pattern in a solid color is here. I think either a boy or girl could wear it.  What do you think?

Hexagon Shrug

My daughter is modeling the Hexagon Shrug that I made for myself.  I found the pattern here.  I used a size M crochet hook, and about 6 1/2 skeins of Caron's Jewel Box yarn in the Lapis color.  I crocheted really loosely so it would fit me.  It is very drapey, and fits my daughter as well.  It worked up really fast, once I got going.  It probably took about 5 hours.

When I posted this picture on Facebook, my sister commented "My pretty niece looks like her mother did at that age."  So, I found a picture of myself when I was in sixth grade, and compared.

Minus the glasses, I do see the resemblance.  What do you think?