Purple and Blue crochet balls

Knitted bunny and blanket for Mily

Where would I be without my friends? I am blessed with wonderful and caring friends,  friends that inspire me and motivate me to do more, to continue to learn and to reach for the sky

My dear friend Mily from milycooperphotography.com is a clear example of inspiration. Very recently, less than a year ago, Mily started her photography business, not only she is loving mother of two, dedicated wife, and wonderful daughter and sister, but she also has a full time job as a System  Analyst for an important financial institution.

 I admire her dedication, her passion, and above everything, her love. You can see the love she pours in every frame captured by her lens…I wanted to contribute somehow with her work of love…so I knitted this blanket (elastic stitch) and this tiny bunny….my grain of sand for her big production…thanks Mily

For the blanket I used Cozy Wool yarn, from Loops and Threads, color  Velvet, with US #13 knitting needles. I casted on 80 stitches (too many I think) and used ribbing  stitch (alternating knit and purl stitches) Two whole balls of yarn (90 yards, 4.5 oz each).

For the bunny I used Satin from Bernat, color Silk and # 4 knitting needles. I casted 35 stitches and knitted a square using jersey stitches (knit  the first row, and purled the second row, repeat till desired length).

 

 

More crochet crowns with pattern

Every little girl is a princess and princesses need crowns...wouldn't you agree? I have been enjoying making these crowns for beautiful and special girls, and even came up with a pattern I can call my own. Here it is if you want to give it a go!

Chain, make enough chains according to the size of your girl (see chart below). Join chain to form a circle, be careful not to twist the chain
Row 1:Two chains, Double crochet on every chain around, join with slip stitch.
Row 2:Three chains, double stitch on the same stitch. *Skip 2 stitches, V stitch (double crochet, chain, double crochet in the same stitch)* Repeat V stitch all around. Join with slip stitch.
Row 3: In the first V stitch from previous row: *Four double crochet, picot, four double crochet. Single crochet in the next V stitch.* Repeat *all around. Join with slip stitch.

Crown Size:
newborn 10 - 12"
0 - 6 months 13 - 15"
6 - 12 months 16 -18"
1 - 4 years 18 - 20"
5 - 10 years 20 - 22"