Sewing lends itself well to other crafty hobbies and knitting and crocheting is one I’ve picked up on the way. Keeps the hands busy in between sewing projects!
Most recently I undertook making a few gifts for some friends who are about to have their first babies (exciting times)!
My speciality has always been crocheting bunnies for some reason. So most of the people I know who’ve had babies have received one of these! I don’t actually think the babies like them (they tend to like hard and colourful things they can chew on) but I think they’d look so cute in a nursery! So I guess they’re mostly for decorative purposes…
I also managed to squeeze in time to crochet a whole baby blanket! Which may be big enough just to be a blanket without the baby… I didn’t do a gauge test. My bad.
It’s gorgeous though, in the grey and cream stripe. And super soft and snuggly! I was so tempted just to keep it for myself as a throw for my sofa!
The wool for the blanket is from Hobbycraft and is a 70% acrylic and 30% merino. The bunny is made of an acrylic wool I’ve had lying around for a while…
N. B. The Hobbycraft wool says it’s dry clean only but I stuck it in the washing machine at 30deg and a slow spin and it was absolutely fine if anyone needs to know!
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Ah! a woman after my own heart. My next post was going to be a crochet project too. 🙂
Omg I love that cute little guy, he’s wonderful. I tried knitting before taking up sewing but I couldn’t get the hang of it but never tried crochet, maybe I’ll give it a go as I’m not good at doing nothing. I can cross stitch and needle felt but seeing these lovely makes makes me want to crochet.
You should! I find crochet quicker and more fun than knitting. Plus it’s easier to work on big projects like a blanket as there’s no needle length problems!
Love the blanket! What size hook did you use? I’d love to give it a go.
I used a 10mm hook. Worked a treat! 🙂
Thanks! Lovely the colours you chose, by the way. So nice not to see blue or pink for a change for baby items! 🙂
Thanks! I wanted it be gender neutral (and stylish) so they could use it if they have more kids. Or just stick it on a sofa/ bed as a throw… It’s all about being multifunctional these days!
He’s adorable!
This is a cute bunny!
That blanket looks so comfortable! I think the parents will love it!
Love these , a great gift for a new baby , totally agree crochet is much more fun than knitting
wow. you are absolutely talented!!
Thank you!