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Monday, June 4, 2012

I saw an idea on Pinterest that I thought my daughter should do to memorialize the growth of her baby girl. She took a picture of her daughter on her one month-day and had a cute sign with her name, age, and some of the things she is doing already. I love this idea. The only thing I think is missing from this picture is the date! Next month!

We have recently been going through my deceased Uncle's home to clean out his belongings and sell the house and have found lots of pictures, some of babies and small children - and we cannot tell who is in the picture because there is nothing written on the back. Some of the pictures are very old and anyone who might know who is in the picture has long since died.

I know we all think we will look back at our pictures and know who is in them and what they were doing when... but I honestly cannot always tell which baby was which and how old they were, etc. Even birthday party pictures have to be gone through with some detective work (like counting the candles on the cake) to figure out how old the child is in the photo. How great to put the information right in the picture! I hope she continues doing this and does this with all of her children. I really recommend this idea!

Monday, March 12, 2012

Baby Jay is Here!

 
 

My Grandson Jay was born on February 7, 2012! So excited he is here.
I made some crocheted things for him to take pictures in! Isn't he adorable???
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Monday, December 12, 2011

My crochet hat pattern

I have been making lots of hats lately and thought I would finally write out my pattern for an adult size hat to help me remember it. I always think I will remember and then I stop making hats and have to remember all over again how I make them. So - here is my pattern to share with you and help me remember! Here are some pictures of my recent creations! I hope this pattern helps you!


Adult
I crochet hook medium worsted weight yarn
Join with slip stitch at the end of each round.

ROW 1: 12 dc in the magic ring. Or chain 5, join in the first chain. 12 dc in the ring.
ROW 2: 2 dc in each stitch.
ROW 3: 1 dc in the next stitch. 2 dc in the next stitch. Repeat.
ROW 4: 1 dc in the next 2 stitches. 2 dc in the next stitch. Repeat.
ROW 5: 1 dc in each stitch.
ROW 6: 1 dc in the next 4 stitches. 2 dc in the next stitch. Repeat.
ROWS 7-13: 1 dc in each stitch.
For ear flaps - 10 dc on evenly spaced on each side of the hat for 4 rows.