Last month I hosted a baby shower for a co-worker as he and
his wife are expecting their first child – a son – in early December. It was a nice celebration and I enjoyed
putting it together. It also prompted me to get crafting as I wanted to crochet
a baby blanket. It was a quick project and I had yarn leftover so I decided to
knit a baby hat as well to go along with a baby book and some clothes. I was happy with the finished projects. I have plenty of leftover yarn so I plan to
knit a few more hats as we recently found out that we have two nieces that are
expecting in the spring. Happy
news! I might even make some booties and
sweaters. Time to cull through my
patterns and get to work.
I also knitted a pair of boot cuffs for Olivia. I had taken
a few knitting books out of the library and these boot cuffs caught my
attention. Olivia said she liked them so I had her pick out yarn and I started
knitting. These were a quick knit project and I was happy with the results.
Olivia likes them as well so win-win!
I just finished a hat for myself and with the extra yarn, I
am knitting an infinity scarf. Pictures to follow when I finish the scarf. I am loving the hat and think I need to make
another one in a soft butter yellow (my first choice). So when I find the yarn, I’ll make another
hat.
I also made a cake for the shower and had big plans for
decorating it. Their baby room theme is baby whales and I wanted to have a few
different colored baby whales on the cake but I went for a simpler design and
was happy with the finished cake. They were
surprised and impressed!
We have a family Christmas gathering that Olivia volunteered
to bring Grinch cookies. However, she has to work the night before the party so
I volunteered to make Grinch cookies or cupcakes. I have to decided and decide
soon. Perhaps some photos will find
their way here.
As I post this, the baby may arrive today! Exciting, very exciting!!!
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