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Ruffle Skirt Ensemble

First of all, how cute is this little one?  I would like to introduce you to my niece, Chloe.  She is also featured on the TYG In Action page.  Check it out if you can't get enough of her.

Now for what she is wearing.  This in the Ruffle Skirt Ensemble. There are actually three parts to this outfit; the skirt, shrug, and a tank top.  Chloe is wearing two of the three.  In all fairness the tank top is cut, but when I finished it, I did not think it was going to be the most friendly thing to put on a baby.  The shrug is simple and ties in the front.  And finally the skirt. Adorable, right.  It has three layers of ruffles and is an A-line skirt. 

This super cute outfit can be made in any color combination you would like.  Here is the beauty of this outfit, you can order one, two, or all three pieces.  Please check out the baby page for all the details!

This is not an original pattern.  I have to give a large shout out to ravelry.com for this one.

Throwback!

 This post is not for a pattern, item for sale, or to brag about my amazing skill.  This post is dedicated to Grandma Warby.  She is currently is the process of cleaning out her home.  She will send items home with whomever comes to visit her.  My sweet mother-in-law, knowing I can always use yarn, volunteered to bring the yarn from Grandma Warby to me.  Upon opening the grocery bag, this is what I found!  The font and color of the wrapper is clue enough as to the age of the yarn.  Isn't it wonderful?  I love that yarn can last so long!  I will say the yarn itself was very discolored from years of dust, it is still very usable and a new adventure is ahead of me with this yarn!

Now a couple of word about the price tags I found on these skeins.  First of all notice this one to the left is listed for $0.79.  How out it be?! I would not know what to do if yarn prices were still this low. 

If you think that price is wonderful, I found one skein with the price tag that said they were 4 for $1.00.  Isn't that insane?  It makes you wonder at the strides that have been made in yarn making.  Not only in the prices, but also in the materials yarn is now made from.  I love walking in to a craft store and finding so many options in color, texture, and fiber type.

This last one is to show how well brands can endure.  Red Heart is the staple yarn I learned to use years ago. 

Now to mention how to care for older yarn.  You will need two things: a mesh bag (small like a lingerie bag) and a washing machine. I found this on Pinterest, so thank you!  Remove the label and loosen the skein slightly.  Place the skein in the mesh bag and then wash in the washer with like colors.  If you would like the yarn to be slightly softer place it in the dryer.  Good luck!!

New Projects

It has been quite some time since I have posted something new.  Well, let me show you what I have been up to for the last little bit!

Mittens

First I would like to show off my mittens!  These beauties come from a pattern I found in Crochet Today!  Aren't they lovely?  I was lucky enough to sell this pair right away, and the report was they were very warm and wonderful for the cold mornings here in Utah.

Headbands

Headband

Next, are these super cute headbands.  I had the wonderful opportunity to go on vacation with my family and discovered my cute little niece only had two headband!  As she is only three months old, I thought this was a crime and came home and immediately set to work with some of my left over yarn to remedy her head band situation.

Here is a neat tid bit about these headbands; they can be any size!  Keep that in mind when you order.

Mitts

Now, for those of you who wondered what the Alice mitts would look like in variegated yarn.  Wait no more!  Aren't they lovely with multiple colors?  Keep in mind, the possibilities are endless when you order.

New Born Beanie

This cute little hat was also an inspiration I had for my niece.  My brother mentioned he loved her in black and hot pink (not that he wants to force anything ;)).  So naturally, I worked with my scraps again and created this cute little hat.  It is just a basic beanie with a flower embellishment.  Perfect!

Mini Muk

Mini Muks

These Mini Muks are the most recent project I have finished.  For those of who are are a fan of slippers that cover more than just your feet.  These are for you!  Not shown in the picture is the option to have felt or suede sewn to the bottom.  These Mini Muks  will last forever with a sole attached.