In the making: Pepperoni Pizza Hat

My friend Jay texted me a couple weeks ago asking me if I could make her a pizza beanie. This girl is crazy. I searched all over the internet and couldn't find a pattern, so now I have to make one up! Here's the finished product.

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Modified Pattern: Stepping Texture Hat for Babies!

So I joined a group on Facebook called "Crochet Addict." Why on earth did I go and do that?? HAHA! Now I'm even more addicted to crocheting. But the good news is that these ladies have got my creative juices flowing. Their amazing work has got me wanting to create something. So guess what I did. I took this pattern from yarnspirations.com and turned it into this:

Materials:
Color A: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn Taupe
Color B: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn Grey Marble
Size 6mm crochet needle

Note: Jaden has a lot of hair, so the thick brim is perfect for him. For a thinner brim, chain less. Also, I did 60 rows because that fits his head perfectly. If you need to increase or decrease rows, do so in multiples of 10.

In the making: White, Pink, Grey Headband \\ Newborn Baby Girl

I'm trying to ship off 2 packages today: a cocoon for KimBerly E. Photography, and a cocoon and headband for MK Moments Photography. This headband is the last thing I need, and then I can go to the Post Office. So let's get started!

2:38 PM

So I'm starting off with the F-3.75mm needle, because the J-6mm seems way too large for the gauge.

Nope. I decided that that's way too small. I've upgraded to the H/8-5.00mm needle. Time to start over.

2:41 PM

I hate how big these headbands turn out. It would be fine for a 3-month-old, but I think it's entirely too large for a newborn. So I've decided to change up the rules a little bit. Instead of doing the DC in the bottom stitch, I'm going to do it all the way down to the half circle that the top 5 DC's created. I hope that makes the headband smaller.

2:59 PM

It's still thick! Lol I'm going to try this again with thinner yarn, and then with SC, instead of DC. Time to join the ends together.

3:09 PM

Wow. I feel like that took forever and a half. I HATE sewing -_______-

3:57 PM

Yarn: Lion Brand Medium - Silver Heather, Raspberry & White
Needles: F-3.75mm, H/8-5.00mm, J/10-6.00mm, N-9.00mm
Pattern: Kristi Simpson
Estimated Time: 70 min

In the making: White & Pink Open Weave Ally Beanie \\ Newborn Baby Girl

I went to Michael's the afternoon with Chrissie and purchased some new yarn. I thought I had enough to make a blanket to cover the world, but it turns out that my stock isn't very good. I bought all Vanna's Choice. Some pinks, greys and a white. I was supposed to make some more baby head bands, but I've decided instead to make a cute little beanie.

4:54 PM

I messed up. Misinterpreted the directions, so I had to erase about 10-15 minutes of work.

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In the Making: Green Newsboy Hat \\ 4-Month-Old Baby Boy

I have a little one coming to the studio tomorrow afternoon, and I want him to be the first to try out my hats. I'm currently working on a little newsboy hat in green. I made one a few days ago in brown, but it's way too small. I need to work on not making my stitches so tight!

Anyway, time to get to work!

2:57 PM