Patterns, projects and techniques
I ran across this flikr.com account that has oodles of wonderful pictures, most of which are nature inspired. This artist has posted her own and the work of others. I love rocks and have wrapped some with wire and beads BC (before crochet). Check these out:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12967142@N05/
This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.
What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.
I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.
If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.
Hi JD,
I have a book at home (at work now) that has “inspired” patterns for crocheting onto rocks. I say inspired because it’s more a free hand kind of thing, seeing rocks are all different. I started one at the end of the summer and never picked it back up again. I thought it would be a nice addition to my painted rocks from camp. I love nature and being out in it, anything I can do to bring the outdoors in is great. I’ll have to pick that rock back up again!
Happy Hooking!
JoAnne
JoAnne,
Would love to have the name of this book. River rocks are so pretty with no embellishment – but even better with yarn, wire, charms, beads, etc. I have several large painted rocks that have been given to me. One is a huge dinosaur a friend made when second son was born, almost 25 years ago. I cherish it.
jd