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WILDLIFE

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Let’s just be clear about this.  I LIKE salamanders and other lizards.  I don’t necessarily want them snuggled down in my house, but I find them to be beautiful and intriguing animals, some of nature’s best.  Then I ran across this:

http://www.joanavasconcelos.com/english/home.html

No photos for me to post.  Not sure there are any patterns available.  But, for sheer inspiration, this artist’s work is hard to beat.

The site can be a bit of a challenge to navigate.  It’s worth the time.  Check it out!

Comments

  6. Bea,
    Thank you for the links to these wonderful crochet pieces. Very different than ‘normal’ crochet. Truly inspirational crochet artists.
    jd

Have you read?

Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

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.