Friday 18 April 2014

Crocheting for Home and a Baby

It is time for a crochet tour. Crochet made its way into my life and established itself as a much needed, joyful activity at least on weekends or very much inspired after office evenings. Ever since I saw Sangeetha's rainbow mandala doily, and many other round doilies of the same type in the Internet I wanted to make one or two or.. for myself. Bearing that in mind I found this pattern on the net and went on crocheting tranquilly this one, in one of my favorite color combinations.
Nearly the next day I felt an urge and itch to make one more mandala doily, this time in different color pallete. My D even had a question (again) why I make the same things again and again... Well, dear, because it gives me pleasure and peace of mind. One doily found its place on our room's  table, but this one is waiting for an owner perhaps. This doily would turn into a  lovely cushion cover if ... I have time.
Besides home decor crochet I of course tried my hands a hook in crocheting some baby clothing items. I made a sweater for the first time, and I liked it. The free pattern is called Baby Cardigan, click on the Baby Hat with Earflaps for a free pattern. I am so grateful to those who invent and post the patterns for us to use! I suppose that the white row of stitches I let in a sweater and a hat kind of makes it a set. I made both for a bigger baby, 3+ months old, for Indian "colder" months. I used my favorite Vardhman Brilon - purple is a left over of the summer blanket.
On the list of the clothes I planned to crochet for a baby was a vest. I noted many of the patterns, including Linda's wonderful Kids Sleevless Tops, but hesitated to adapt the pattern to a smaller size, and finally designed a vest myself, involving much loved granny square stitch and granny squares - it works up in no time, really. Once again I used Brilon yarn.
A finished vest on the clothespins. My husband said it looks like a bag... Thank you so much! I am okay with the result myself, the main thing it fits a child and will be comfortable to wear. I hope the neck line is not narrow... Otherwise I will HAVE to turn into a bag.
A close up of the  little granny squares before I wrap up a post.  They turned out to be 2"1' each, sewed together with a slip stitch and then edged with a single crochet stitch. I would like to try this way of clothing making for some accessories too, like booties and caps.I might try it out tonight itself! Yey! But first need to complete a blankie I have never even shown in blog.
I am oh so relieved this working week is getting over and the weekend is just round the corner! Can't wait to have my usual brewed cup of coffee tomorrow morning and watch favorite series (while D is still seeing dreams) - a rare Me-time. I hope the weather will not hit us with sunshine and high degrees. This Sunday is coinciding Orthodox and Catholic Easter. We might go to meet few friends.
♡Bye for now! Have a nice weekend!

44 comments:

  1. You're doing a great job with all your projects! I love those doilies!

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    1. Thanks Jojo! I always wish I had more time - many ideas don't get materialized.

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  2. Very pretty doilies - love the colors on both of them, but I have to say that the pink one is my favorite. The baby items are adorable. :)

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    1. Thanks Debi! The light aqua one also got its fans :)hehe

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  3. All your makes are lovely and I love the little vest top, I'm sure it will fit and look really cute when it's worn, have a great Easter weekend! xx

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    1. I am glad you liked my little crochet things. I can't wait when baby will be able actually to wear all! :) Have a great Easter weekend too!

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  4. Cute baby set. Have a Happy Easter.

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  5. Thanks to your crocheting skills, your baby will never go naked! Maybe you should crochet your husband a vest too.

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    1. That's true Debra! hehe. Yes, I shall crochet exactly the same vest for him :) It will be fun!

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  6. Ooooo I must have missed you dear Anna are expecting baby congratulations, you wait a very happy, very beautiful colors of knitting love, wish you a happy weekend .. :)

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    1. Yes, I am Derya. Thanks!! Happy weekend to you too!

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  7. Anna,these baby sweater and vest are darling! I am,probably like your mama saying: yes, enjoy the Me time as much as you can! Thank you for sharing this precious season of your life.I wish you a joyful Easter time,because the Truth,Love,and Hope lives!

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    1. Thanks Teresa for all your nice words!
      Have a happy Easter weekend as well!

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  8. Both doilys are are lovely, I like the colour combination of the first one a lot. And, those baby items have turned out beautiful.Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Thanks Gaia! I love crochet so much because you can combine colors in any way as per your taste and mood :)
      Have a lovely weekend too!

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  9. Hi Anna, Both the mandalas are lovely! I am happy you liked my mandala and were inspired. Guess what... I made four more mandalas in different designs but my blogging has become very slow and irregular. But soon...
    Your baby items are turning out so cute. I like all of them. Yes, even I am eternally grateful to those generous people who put up free patterns on the internet for us. I love the blue and yellow vest. Take care. Lotsa love.

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    1. Hi Sangeetha! Thanks and I loved making them but had to stop myself :) I shall concentrate on really useful things now like baby clothing - time is less and less :)
      Take care too! Sending love back to you too!

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  10. Oh so cute! Both the bump and the vest! I love pregnant bellies!
    This post was just what i needed right now!

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    1. Hi Greekwitch! Thanks and it has been a while.. hope you are fine stop by to share :)

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  11. You just keep on creating...your D is going to be SO amazed when he sees that baby in your loving handmades! XOXOXO

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    1. Let us see, so far he saw only a "bag" in my vest :)lol
      Thanks Tanya! Happy weekend to you! hugs!

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  12. Hi Anna.. goodness you've been making things like crazy! I love them all and I'm excited for you and the baby to come. ❀.•❤•.✿.•❤ Happy Easter! ❀.•❤•.✿.•❤
    ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. Haha, it seems so Teresa, it is just I didn't post much about crochet all these weeks.
      Happy Easter to you too! Hugs!

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  13. I think the vest is cute! Once there's a baby 'filling it out,' it won't look at all like a bag, LOL!
    And the mandalas are pretty, too. I think you might be like me, in that sometimes I enjoy crochet just for the sake of doing it. It feels nice to take a long, long piece of yarn that looks like nothing, and turn it into something!

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    1. Thanks! I also think that a baby will correct its look :)
      Crocheting is simply incredible way to create something out of almost nothing, besides you can use not only yarn bur t-shirt yarn and other types of rodes you can weave :)

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  14. All your crochet is just lovely, but my favorite photo is your baby bump!!! How exciting.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. Well, I kind of put that picture because I love how it looks like, yea :) Thanks Meredith!

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  15. Wonderful work. So pretty and colorful.

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  16. When I like a pattern and it's easy, I can do it 100 times over. :) Your mandalas are lovely, nice colors. And you have done a great job with clothing for the baby, too. When they are little, you can dress them as you please so have fun. Once they have a mind of their own, it's a whole 'nother story. Best wishes for the rest of your weekend. Tammy

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    1. I know I know this wanting too, yes :) Haha, then I will take this opportunity now! Thanks for a "tip" Tammy! Best wishes for a new week to you!

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  17. Hi Anna, beautiful work. I'm just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day and Happy Easter. Hugs, Chris
    http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

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    1. Thank you Chris! Welcome! I am also following you :)
      Happy Easter to you too!

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  18. I love all your creations! So beautiful! The baby clothes are adorable ;o) Big Hugs and I hope you have had a great weekend ;o)

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    1. Thanks Stacy, I am glad you liked :) Bug hugs back at you!

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  19. I don't think the vest looks like a bag! I would wear it ;o)

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    1. Haha, I also don't think so, but after my man can be right :)

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  20. Good morning! I am laying lazily into bed stretching like a cat and checking blogger! The first thing I did was read your comment and it brought me a big smile! Have a happy week!!

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    1. Hi Greekwitch! Oh wow, please tell me how is it possible to be lazying around when you have a small baby? :))
      Glad my comment made you smile!

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  21. Hi Anna,
    Your mandalas look very beautiful!! And the baby sweaters are soo sweet :) I loved the yellow and blue one the most. Enjoy your lovely time !!

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    1. hi Preeti!! Thanks for stopping by , I know you are very busy.
      I like the ywlloe-blue combination too :)

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  22. Wow that's just beautiful!! I love the set and the your baby vest. And loved the colour combination for the mandalas. You're crocheting big time!! :-) I love the texture of the yarn you are using for the sweaters and vests. Waiting to see the blanket.
    Take care!!
    -Ranjitha

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    1. Thanks Ranjitha! I am so glad to have recieved a comment from you, busy girl :)
      Oh I love this yarn, Vardhman is really good, I haven't been disaapointed yet. Next time you come to India, do purchase few skeins of some bright colors!
      Take care too!

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