Let's do this 2015!

New year, new me. I am going to keep up with my blog, get my business up and running, pump out projects like no other, blah blah blah. Who am I kidding? While I have the best intentions, things do not always work out that way for me. I have proven that time and time again. Why put the pressure on myself?

What I can say is that 2015 has many projects in its crosshairs. I have committed (to myself) to complete at least 3 projects a month. So far so good. Looks like January is off to a great start! I am finishing up a Chicago Blackhawks hat and made a winter hood for myself.
One more project to go to reach my self imposed quota. Woot woot! Once I get my craft room unpacked and organized, I am sure the creative juices will flow more rapidly! I miss my card crafting, but I find it difficult if I am not properly organized. I have goals that I have set for myself and will strive to meet them, but I realize that there are only 24 hours in a day and work has already laid claim to a third of those hours. I will do my best.

Here is a look at some of the completed projects from 2014.

The not-so-minion minion hat

Funny story about this here pink hat. I made a minion hat for one of my mother's employees. A different employee saw it and decided that she wanted one for her daughter. She wanted to make some modifications. She wanted  it pink. A pink minion? I questioned my mother to make sure I was understanding correctly. A pink minion? She insisted that was the case. She called the lady at my
insistence to verify. Yes, she wanted a pink minion hat buuuuuut she wanted the black stripe to be white....and instead of the minion eye she wanted a flower......okay ma'am. So you do NOT want a minion hat at all. hahaha



Unicorn

Baby owl hat

I am told he is a voodoo doll

Aviator

Snowman-complete with mini top hat!

 This is just a snapshot of my completed projects in 2014. I hope to at least triple my number of completed projects in 2015!

Baby Knot Hats

 

It is very satisfying to be able to begin and end a project in the same sitting. That is what makes beanies and hats so great to crochet. I made these cute beanies using the pattern found here: http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2013/09/crochet-newborn-knot-hat-pattern.html This blog is my new favorite site! There are tons of patterns and ideas. I used 100% cotton yarn by Lily Sugar & Cream. This is a newborn size pattern, and it comes out pretty tiny. If you plan on making this for a big headed baby, then I would recommend using a larger hook or modifying the pattern.

 

Minion Beanie

Using a pattern found online: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minion-hat-4 (thanks for sharing it on my FB wall Melissa) I made some minion beanies. They were a hit! My sister and sister-in-law have already put in their request, but I must first make one for each of my goddaughters. This pattern is super easy and fast! I used Lily Sugar & Cream 100% cotton thread for these, but I bet they would come out good in other yarn types as well.