3 A Blessing Outfit

Nick gave a beautiful blessing to our little Benson today. An LDS blessing is a special prayer given to babies after they are born. Nothing gives me more joy than my precious family. That last picture up there just melts my heart. 

Kenzie wore my blessing dress from when I was little when she was blessed, so I knew that I wanted to make something as equally special for Benson's big day. After many, many hours of crocheting and unraveling, crocheting and unraveling, I finally created this cardigan and matching pants set. I am so pleased with how it turned out and I don't think he could have looked any cuter. I love making my children heirloom pieces that I hope will be cherished and loved. And who knows, maybe Benson will use his outfit to bless his little boy in someday when he becomes a father .

2 Change of Plans

On Saturday we celebrated the 4th anniversary of our first date. Four years ago we went to get gelato and every year since we've gone to the same spot to celebrate. It has been fun because it's been a different restaurant each time. Unfortunately, this year it was closed for renovations. After snapping our annual picture, we wandered across the street to Gloria's Little Italy. After eating the best tomato basil soup and 5 formaggi pasta we've ever had, we were pretty happy our usual spot was closed. 

I can't believe it's been 4 years since our first date. 

4 years since I knew I'd be spending the rest of my life dating this boy. 

I sure love him!

2 2 Months.....What?!

Can't believe this little guy is 2 months already. He is still my angel baby. A couple of days ago he decided to smile at me after I had had a really long, hard day. I would do that day over again if it meant seeing his perfect chubby-cheeked smile again. 

2 Slouchy Color Blocked Beanie

Have you ever run out of a color of yarn and been so excited to finish your project you just grab the nearest skein of yarn and finish your project anyway? Well, that's how I created this color blocked beanie. And I've got to say I'm kind of in love with it. It just started getting cold enough here to wear beanies and I couldn't be more excited. I'm whipping up lots of beanies/scarves/mittens/leg warmers/ear warmers/basically anything that needs to be warm this winter is getting a crocheted accessory.

What are you working on this winter? 

Project Details

Yarn: Hobby Lobby I love this cotton

Hook: Size G

Pattern: http://www.bernat.com/vickiehowell/ 

(similar, the one I used is not available anymore)

0 Life Lately

This is what Kenzie looks like when I'm snuggling/feeding Benson. 

(and yes, snacks taste better when you dump them on your shirt)

2 Guest Post: Elisa Hunt & Cowl Pattern

I'd like to introduce to you my very good friend and fellow crochet blogger, Elisa! She runs her blog, Made  From Scratch, which is filled with fun, easy, and quick crochet projects. We first met when we both had our first babies and we were trying to get back into shape. Now we both have 2 babies and still manage to find time to crochet. She's here to share a lovely cowl pattern for this Fall.

Hello there, Im Elisa. I started my blog, Made From Scratch, in June of this year after a life time {or so it seems} of creating handmade crafts. Everything I make is something I feel I have needed for myself or wanted to make and display in my home. I started crocheting about 2 years ago when I wanted to make a blanket for my unborn child, then decided to quit after I discovered it seriously wasn't my talent { I was bad I promise}. A whole year later I decided to tackle it again after seeing what my friend Andrea here was seemingly whipping up in her sleep. This time I succeeded, now I'm addicted and pretty much never stop crocheting.

I LOVE easy, straightforward projects, especially when they are something that you need. With colder weather just around the corner who doesn't need a new cowl? 

I love the puff stitch that I've seen in a few hats and scarfs so I decided to put together a little puff stitch item of my own.

This puff stitch really does make a beautiful cowl. 

Heres the pattern! 

{oh you're welcome} 

Puff stitch Cowl

Puff Stitch: {slightly different version}: Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch and draw up a loop {3 loops on hook}, do this 3 more times {9 loops on hook}, yarn over and draw through all loops on the hook, slip stich

Chain 26

Row 1: Puff stitch in 2^nd chain from hook and chain one. Repeat in every other chain across to make 12 puff stitches.

Row 2: chain 2 and turn. Puff stitch in each gap between two puff stitches on the previous row. Repeat to end of row making sure the last puff  stitch is made in the space between the last puff stitch and the chain 2 of the previous row.

Row 3 – 55: repeat row 2.

To join: place the 2 short edges together and single crochet along the edge going into the top of each puff stitch and the gaps between.  

Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn cowl so that the joining seam is on the inside so no one sees it! 

I can't wait until its cold enough to wear!

Make sure to go follow Elisa's blog so you don't miss out on all her Fall crochet projects. And check out her etsy shop!

1 Berry Picking

We went berry picking this morning and had a blast picking and eating lots of berries. It's been so nice not being pregnant! (Do you see Benson's outline in my wrap I made?). We've been getting out of the house lots these days as the weather has been cooling off. And I've got to say it is much easier taking care of two kiddos than being pregnant with a toddler! 

I might be posting less about crochet and more about our little family as I'm having a hard time finding the time to crochet. But don't worry, I've still got lots of good ideas/patterns coming. Just not as many as I would like to share. 

Have a happy rest of your weekend!