Baby Prep

Recently, I've picked up crocheting.  And by picked up, I mean... I saw something that I wanted to make on Pinterest, bought some yarn and crochet hooks, and used Google/Youtube to be able to read the pattern and learn how to crochet. Let's be realistic though, that's how I learned most of what I know about making cakes too!  The giraffe jumped out at me because 1) I LOVE GIRAFFES 2) Because of that love...cute giraffes and baby jungle animals have kind of become our "nursery theme" even though we don't have a room for a nursery :)  It's still fun to have a theme.

Anyway, I wanted to start making stuff for the baby, but most of the things I want to make involves a sewing machine...which I don't have.  So I figured I'd try to make as much as I can through yarn :)

Here's the stuffed animal giraffe I made.  As you can see, he's basically the height of my pillow when sitting.  He's pretty cute, if I do say so myself, and I was pleasantly surprised with how well it turned out considering it was my first project and the lack of experience.  

It actually didn't take long at all.  I would work on him during some of my long lectures or while I watched any movies/TV shows.  

He has a nice little line around his nose because when I first made the head, I must have messed something up up, because it was very long and no proportionate.  Being lazy... I just cut out part of the middle and joined them.  (Hence the seam) But it's a neat seam, and I kinda liked what it added.  

Here's a link to the free written-pattern I used!

You should give it a try :) It took a little while to understand what all the abbreviations meant and how to read it...but like I said.  Nothing Google can't fix!  This lady also has a moose and a sheep pattern as well as some other things like scarves, balls, etc.  If you go to give it a try, and get really confused or can't figure something out, just ask me.  Some things were more confusing than others.  

In other news, I decided to start a baby blanket and also plan on making baby booties & a newborn hat.  We were able to find a great carseat/stroller travel set that was barely used and being sold for very cheap!  The baby stuff is already starting to accumulate and makes me very excited!  

Let me know if you have any suggestions of great things to make!  I'm always looking for more ideas :)