Etsy: Braided Pigtail Hat

A great option for little babies and girls with short hair, this clever take on an earflap hat has braided pigtails instead of braids on the ends of the earflaps. All the colors are completely customizable and you can order short braids (like in the picture) or long braids.

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Etsy: Dog Hat

This is a perfect hat for any dog lover and features long hound dog ears instead of earflaps. It's cute and whimsical without being overly cartoonish, which makes it more popular with teens and adults.

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Etsy: Puppy Hat

I made this to match my daughter's favorite stuffed animal and just love how cute and playful it turned out. I can make it in any color combination.

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Etsy: Angel Baby Necklace Pendant

As my friend is approaching her daughter's first angelversary, I wanted to make something special for her. I know everybody handles grief differently, but I wanted to offer a small, affordable way for other moms like me to carry the memory of their child close to their heart. I designed the pendant to be two tiny feet that look like wings, to represent the little angels. Each pendant is personalized with the baby's initials and a heart in the color of their birthstone.

Angel Baby Necklace Pendant

Etsy: Fuzzy Panda Pattern

I finally got caught up with all my Halloween orders and had a chance to write up another pattern! This panda hat is one of my favorites, and I'm hoping other people are just as eager to make one!

Etsy listing ($5)
Ravelry listing ($4.99)

Etsy: Flowered Scallop Hat

I absolutely love the way this little hat worked out! The scallop stitching gave it a very dainty, feminine look. The flowers and feathers are on a clip, so they can be removed and worn on the hair when it is too hot for a hat. These are absolutely perfect for newborn photo shoots!

Buy one here!

Etsy: Minion Hat Pattern

Since the Minion hat proved to be such a good seller, I wrote up the pattern to offer for sale as well. It includes sizes 0-3 month, 3-6 month, 6-12 month, 1-3 year, 3-6 year, and 6-12 year. I will be adding adult sizes soon as well. It also includes instructions for how to make it with one eye, as well as with two, and instructions for doing both hairstyles.

Find the pattern listing here

Etsy: Minion Hat

My husband has proven to be a great creative partner in my crocheting ventures. He helps me when I have trouble figuring out proportions or placement, and he gives me great suggestions. When I was trying to decide on a new hat to work up, he told me I should make a Minion hat (from Despicable Me). This ended up being one of my biggest Halloween sellers! I let customers choose if they want one eye or two, and if they want the hair all piled together in the middle, or spread out in short spikes. I offer them in child sizes and in adult sizes.

Etsy: Mickey and Minnie Pattern

It's no surprise that hat orders start slowing down as the weather warms up, so I didn't bring any yarn with me this summer. But I was pleasantly surprised to get several orders for Mickey Mouse hats, despite the warm weather. I guess they're just that cute! Well, hubby had a brilliant idea that I should write up more of my original patterns and offer them on Etsy as well. So I decided to start with the Mickey and Minnie hat patterns, since they are popular all year around. I offer them for $5 each, or $7 total if you buy both together.

Pattern listing here

Summer Sunhat

The newest item in my Etsy shop, this soft cotton hat creates cooling shade for your little one. And of course, nothing would be complete without a flower or a bow. In this case, the hat comes with one of each, and they attach with a snap! So whatever mood your little darling is in, you'll have the perfect sunhat for her. You can choose the colors you want too!

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Tutu Headbands

Just added this sweet and feminine headband to my Etsy shop! Whether it's for a little girl who wants to be a fairy princess, or a woman who wants to be fresh and flirty, this headband is sure to add some flair to any outfit. Pick the color(s) you want, and get a discount if you order 5 or more!

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United Hearts Necklace Pendant

I decided to try my hand at jewelry making and came up with this heart pendant. It's dainty and feminine, and totally my style! The birthstones are customizable to represent the birthstones of a couple, and birthstones for children can be added upon request. I used silver wire and Swarovski crystals.

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DIY Card Kits

Summer is a great time to take a break from crochet and work on some paper crafts! These card kits available in my Etsy shop provide you with enough pieces to make three handmade cards. You can pick the color scheme and the greeting phrases. Then arrange the pieces any way you want (or look through my pictures for some ideas). Perfect for adding a handmade touch even if you don't have all the supplies or time to start from scratch.

Order a kit (or two) today!

Barefoot Sandals

With a change in seasons comes a change in projects. People just aren't interested in crocheted hats when it's warm outside (imagine that). So here is my warm-weather-friendly crochet item: barefoot sandals! Available in my Etsy shop with beads or interchangeable flowers (which attach with high quality KAM snaps). I love wearing them when I take the kids outside for a picnic. They're also really great for little babies that have a hard time keeping shoes on, or are learning to walk and you don't want them slipping. I have a special listing for baby blessings/baptisms/christenings. I love being able to dress up my little baby even if she won't keep shoes on her feet. The best part is that the tie straps are adjustable, so they can grow with kids!

Infant/toddler beaded sandals

Child beaded sandals

Women's beaded sandals

Baby blessing sandals

Infant/toddler flower sandals

Women's flower sandals

Etsy: Hello Kitty for Grownups

Sometimes you just want to embrace your inner child. That's why I've made a new listing in my Etsy shop to offer this cute Hello Kitty hat in teen and adult sizes. Hurry on over and order yours today!

See Hello Kitty Hat listing here

Etsy: Lacy Hat and Scarf Set

Anybody else ready for the weather to start warming up a bit? As we approach the end of winter, you might want to ditch the heavy hats and scarves for this lighter lacy set. Perfect for those in-between spring days, this soft, comfortable hat and scarf will keep you warm without overdoing it. You can order a regular scarf, or an infinity style. I will make this in any size, even though I only have a listing for children's sizes at the moment. If you are interested in a larger size, just send me a message and I'll make a listing for you right away!

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As an infinity scarf

The infinity scarf may also be worn as a cowl

Etsy: Beaded Friendship Bracelets

I love the way these beaded bracelets turned out! I have customizable options in my Etsy shop: pick your thread color and bead color. I think they make super cute friendship bracelets, but I also just like them for everyday wear. They're comfortable and add just enough sparkle. They have a special meaning to me, serving as reminder bracelets. I know we want to have more kids one day, but I really need to get healthy first. It's hard, and a lot of work, and a lot of times I forget how important it is. So I wear one of these on each wrist (because I can't eat junk food without my hands). They represent the son (brown) or daughter (pink) that will join our family once I can get healthy enough. Now every time I reach for something, I see my bracelet and ask myself if it will help bring me closer to my goal. So far it's working!

Get yours here!

Etsy: Cute Amigurumi Giraffe Pattern

I came up with this pattern when making a gift for a friend's daughter. She loves giraffes, and I wanted it to fit in with all her other things. My favorite part is probably the spots on the back (which weren't as hard as I thought they would be!) Since it's more expensive to ship stuffed items, I just sell the pattern.

See Etsy listing here ($5.00)
See Ravelry listing here ($4.99)

Etsy: Easter Hats

Well, I missed the window to make Valentine's Day sales in my Etsy shop, so I wanted to make sure I was on top of things for Easter. I came up with these sweet, simple Easter hats and totally love how adorable they turned out.

My little models just weren't interested in smiling for me today!

Sweet Baby Chick Hat

Sweet Bunny Hat

Etsy: Fuzzy Panda Hat

Check out the newest item in my Etsy shop. I totally love how this fuzzy panda hat turned out. Hope I'm not the only one!

Fuzzy Panda Bear Hat