Shell Baby Beanie Pattern

Since I have some free time today, I decided to do the pattern for the Shell Baby Beanie Pattern I previously posted.  For those who haven't seen it, you can check out my post about it. 

Notes:
I ran out of bulky worsted weight yarn so to make do, I used two strands of normal worsted weight yarn. You can just add more strands to fit the bulkiness and thickness that you want.
Don't join round unless stated. :)

Round 1 (Color 1)
CH2 in Magic Ring (counts as 1HDC), 7 HDC (8 HDC)

Round 2
CH2, 1HDC in same ST, 2 HDC in each ST around (16 HDC)

Round 3
Rep Round 2 (32 HDC)

Round 4
CH3 (counts as first DC) DC in each remaining ST around, join with SL ST in top ST of CH3

Repeat Round 4 for Rounds 5 and 6
(you can add more rounds here to get the desired length)

Round 7 (change to color 2)
Attach color to DC, HDC around

Round 8
HDC around

Round 9 (change to color 1)
SC around

Round 10
DC in 3rd SC from Hook. 4DC in same stitch (Shell Made)
Skip 2 SC, SC in 3rd SC
Skip 2 SC, Shell in 3rd SC
Repeat around
SL ST in last SC

Finish off with a tail long enough to weave in.

If you have comments, questions or adjustments to the pattern, you can do so by sending me a message!

September, here we go!

I'm down to the last two orders of beanies and will move on to the baby blankets and a big (drumroll please!) table runner that someone commissioned me to do.  Not very fond of doing those kind of projects because it uses mercerized cotton and an insy winsy crochet hook. 

I haven't even gotten around to buying the yarns but I've started practicing my grip for the 1.30mm crochet hook that I have.  I'm more comfortable with the bigger ones and worsted weight yarn.

September's less stressful than August (hopefully) and will give me more time to do more projects and start out on other crafts.  Since I haven't made anything new except for the beanies that I've already posted, here's a photo of my little boy (who has just learned how to roll over on his tummy) taking his afternoon nap with his baby blankie.

Don't worry, he's breathing just fine.  He makes it a point to adjust his head when his nose gets too buried in his comforter :)

Panda Bear Beanie Hat

I got sick with the flu for a few days.  And with my little boy passing the days with my in-laws waiting for me to get better, I decided to make him a little panda hat.

I used my old pattern for a beanie hat and just did my own ears, eyes, stuffed snout and nose.  Instead of using the normal circular ears, Senna's panda beanie has stuffed ears.

Senna's Dedication

We held a simple celebration for a little boy Senna yesterday at Stacy's in Capitol Hills, Quezon City.  Been busy the weeks preparing for it and coordinating with the guests.

I'll be back to my "regular" blogging schedule this week. :)

Update: Finished Baby Blankie!

I just finished my first baby-related project.  And here's the blanket with my baby boy as the model. :) He's sleeping in a DIY cradle that my brother-in-law made for me.

Don't mind the hair. ha ha ha