Crafty/DIY Mama's

[sully326]

Have you ladies made anything for your LO/LOs? If so, AW it here :-)

[sully326]

I've made a few Bows, Headbands & Clips:



I made a Bow Holder last night because I couldn't sleep:


And I've started crocheting her a Blanket:

[bruunk]

I've made a sweater to match a sweater I made DH, and I have a blanket on the needles now, another one I want to make and another sweater.... I should get knitting.

[sully326]

bruunk that's adorable! I'm not nearly crafty enough for that lol

[junch817]

I used to crochete, but haven't in a long time now. Any suggestions on where to look to get help making a blanket? YouTube? Certain brands of yarn you really like? Hook size? Patterns?

[tiffbot]

I've been thinking more and more I think I would really like to learn how to crochet!

I small AWd this once in one of the nursery threads, but here's the full project from pictures a couple years ago.  We refinished H's childhood dresser into the nursery dresser/change table.  It was a joint effort between me, my sister, and my H. Definitely a labour of love!

[andreap525]

Feb 16, 2015 14:39:28 GMT -5 junch817 said:

I used to crochete, but haven't in a long time now. Any suggestions on where to look to get help making a blanket? YouTube? Certain brands of yarn you really like? Hook size? Patterns?

Ok lemme throw down for you.

Ravelry has an entire database of patterns for crocheting and knitting. You can filter by type, cost, clothing/blanket/stuffy/etc... it's a brilliant site and most of the patterns have blogs or 'projects' linked to them, where you can see even more examples of WIPs or finished products.

Caron Simply Soft yarn is generally pretty inexpensive and super soft AND easy to work with. It'd make phenomenal baby blankets, clothes, etc. I used that yarn to make a blanket for my new nephew and it was the softest thing ever. I was tempted to keep it for myself (jk kinda)

Also, if you're practicing, but maaaaybe it'll turn out perfect so you don't want to spend a ton on yarn but also want it to be soft, Red Heart has a line of yarn called, I believe, Soft Touch?

May I also suggest, if you're near a JoAnn Fabrics, SIGN UP FOR THEIR EMAILS AND COUPONS. Good lord, I only pay a fraction of the total on yarn every time I go in there. I get mail coupons every couple of weeks, and emailed coupons every couple of days. It's lovely. Also great for deals on hooks/needles or other notions you might want or need.

Finally, I taught myself to knit (and reintroduced crocheting to myself) by simply watching videos on youtube. My one suggestion regarding this is if one video doesn't make sense to you, try another. There can be a zillion methods to produce one particular stitch, cast on, bind off, etc.

ETA if anyone else is on ravelry, hook up with me! (pun so ridiculously intended) andiopal I love seeing other's projects!

[veggiemo]

I love this thread! You all have made some great stuff! I don't ever craft, but DS and I made my mom a "valentine" this weekend. It was just for fun, I'm not expecting her to hang it up in her living room or anything.

[Deleted]

No picture to post yet, but yesterday I bought a plan, pine shelf with hanging pegs on it. I'm going to paint it in the nursery colors and hang it over the changing table. I was going to paint it today but can't find my art paint brushes. When I'm done I'll post a picture.

[erbear]

Cute! I'm planning on buying a shelf and putting her name on it with wooden block letters. I love the bow holder and the headbands - I need to make some!

[jessila]

I've started making a Star Wars mobile. There will be 6 characters (C3PO, Yoda, R2D2, JarJar Binks, Chewbacca, and a stormtrooper) made from felt. Hopefully it turns out nicely. I'll post pics once I've made more progress.

[kemdupuis]

I've cut out the fabric for our bumper pads. Hoping to get some sewing done this week while DH is away on business. I am making the crib skirt and a matching blanket too, just figure I'll work on one project at at time.

I also started collecting letters for our alphabet wall- I will be painting them to match the colors of the nursery. Hopefully I'll have some pictures to share soon!

[wormgerm]

I've started a flannel blanket, been collecting fabric for a quilt, and have a few paper mache pieces I did just for fun a few years ago that will go in there. Plan on also making a mobile at some point.

[maddib]

Feb 16, 2015 14:09:38 GMT -5 bruunk said:

I've made a sweater to match a sweater I made DH, and I have a blanket on the needles now, another one I want to make and another sweater.... I should get knitting.

I wish I could do something like that!! I can crochet and knit scarves and possible a blanket that doesn't look very good. I don't think I have the talent for stuff like that.

Edit cause words.

[bruunk]

Aw you guys have me blushing! That is the little coffee bean baby sweater - found in Ravelry (love that place - great for those wanting to get inspiration!) I'm going to start a Baby Surprise Jacket this week - it's a great project for first baby sweaters and makes you feel like a genius! YouTube has great videos on knitting, I use them often

[Deleted]

I'm so impressed by all of you! I am not crafty in the slightest but I love all of your projects!

[maddib]

Feb 16, 2015 19:18:48 GMT -5 bruunk said:

Aw you guys have me blushing! That is the little coffee bean baby sweater - found in Ravelry (love that place - great for those wanting to get inspiration!) I'm going to start a Baby Surprise Jacket this week - it's a great project for first baby sweaters and makes you feel like a genius! YouTube has great videos on knitting, I use them often

That sweater is just awesome!! You did such a good job! I wish I had half of your talent!!

[mixnmatch372]

I'm knitting a chevron blanket in light blue, grey, and light green. I've been working on it for a couple weeks now, and it's definitely taking longer than I hoped, but I'm so excited to see the finished product!! Also plan to knit a hat, and maybe find another blanket pattern if there's time.

[flbabychin]

I am so impressed by all of you ladies!! I can knit but haven't done it in forever. I appreciate the recommendations on yarn, and ya'll have motivated me to get out the knitting needles and maybe work on a little blanket or cap for LO.

[baileybaileybne]

Feb 16, 2015 17:00:06 GMT -5 @badwolf321 said:

I'm going to go to michael's tonight to try and start making this. We will see how it goes.

Wow that's really pretty. Show us how it turns out, I'm really interested to see what you do. I love the white and the style.

[mcp6286]

Feb 16, 2015 19:37:19 GMT -5 @ktpatter said:

I'm so impressed by all of you! I am not crafty in the slightest but I love all of your projects!

This exactly. The only thing I do that is remotely crafty is scrapbooking/photo collages. My grandma tried to teach me to knit in high school and ended up getting so frustrated with my ineptness that we had to stop. You know when your grandma gives up on you, it's time to find a new hobby ;-)

[megd893]

I've been up to two things thus far...
1. I made closet clothing organizers for Leo's stuff. We've already had people gift/give us things upwards of 18-24 months, so this way I can sort his closet by size and know what fits him when

2. We've been doing a pregnancy chalkboard. Every week I do a different one, and then K takes a pic of me standing beside it. We started on week 5

[belle0720]

This weekend I sanded and painted our changing table and this week I'm going to start repurposing/refinishing a buffet and hutch into an armoire for LO. I'll post pictures when it's done!

My mom and I are also going to make diaper covers (we're cloth diapering) and I got a couple of patterns to make adorable rag dolls for baby girl. Fun stuff!

[belle0720]

Also, can I be a little annoying and point out that it should be DIY not DYI?

[wegrowsheep]

megd893 Those closet organizers are genius. And super-cute!

No pics right now, but LO will be getting to use the "gator booties" I knitted for DS. Haven't gotten around to making anything else yet, except working on a mohair lace shawl that has taken me over a year to finish. My fave book is Luxury Yarn.One Skein Wonders. Little projects are so gratifying to finish.

[mrsdee1982]

I have crocheted two hats so far. Tonight I will work on the matching booties. Here are pictures of my very patient dog modeling the two hats. She's such a good little model.

[megd893]

Feb 17, 2015 11:38:22 GMT -5 wegrowsheep said:

megd893 Those closet organizers are genius. And super-cute!

No pics right now, but LO will be getting to use the "gator booties" I knitted for DS. Haven't gotten around to making anything else yet, except working on a mohair lace shawl that has taken me over a year to finish. My fave book is Luxury Yarn.One Skein Wonders. Little projects are so gratifying to finish.

Thanks!! I'll give Pintrest the credit for the idea, but they're SUPER easy to make.  I ordered the plastic rings off Amazon ($3 for 6) and just glued paper to them!  I can't wait to get them in his closet

[mrsdee1982]

budders, I had no idea how to crochet. I went and picked up a ball of yarn and the size hook I needed to go with it (It tells you on the yarn what size to use). These are the videos I used and it was so simple. I had one of the hats done the first night.

Basic Stitches: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_du_2GOEmc

Slip Stitch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfPjNCloRys

Finish off and weave in ends: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCTwwyQF298

And here is the tutorial I used for the hats: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DfQVzLaKww

That's all I needed to use to learn. It's way easier than you think.

ETA: It took me about an hour and a half to learn and practice the basic stitches, and then about 3 hours total to make the first hat.  The second hat went much quicker (A little over an hour) since I was more used to it.  

[sully326]

Feb 17, 2015 11:34:13 GMT -5 belle0720 said:

Also, can I be a little annoying and point out that it should be DIY not DYI?

Oh crap! LOL! I didn't even realize that! Thank you for pointing that out! I fixed it. Haha.

[amber311]

Here are a couple of my projects. I love love love ravelry. I have bought a few patterns off etsy as well.