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My crochet project is finally done.  Actually, I have done the scarf for a while now.  As I have said, crocheting can be a bit addicting and so when I was done with my scarf project for Aubrey, my hands got itchy again to crochet more.  So, I looked up some simple patterns on the internet and found a simple and easy baby hat / beanie.  I was thinking of making one for my little Amberly for when she's born.  Of course, I am not that good yet with reading the patterns with all the terms and symbols, so I just guessed myself.  There was a video demo of how to do the pattern.  I kept going back and forth the video making sure I made my stitches right and the counting.  Anyhow, at the end I didn't quite make it as it should have.  I quit following the pattern after a few rows and just did my thing.  The baby hat / beanie turned out a bit "mishaped" but oh wells... it was my first try.  I just hope it is small / big enough for my little girls head.  I tried it on one of Aubrey's baby dollys and it was a bit big for the dolly's head.  I figure it should be big enough for Amberly.  My babies are always tiny and smaller headed than most babies, so I guess it should work.  If not, then, Aubrey's baby dolly can have a hat. :)

Here's a few pictures of what Aubrey's scarf look like:

And of course, my little Aubrey definitely needs to model it for you :)  I think it looks very pretty on her.

For the scarf, I used a single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), and a double crochet (dc).  I did a shell stictch (6 loops) for the outer edging.  I dc 6 loops to make the wavy outcome.

And here is my latest project... the baby hat / beanie, that is a bit cone-head shaped. :)

My first crochet baby hat.  Jebby wanted to model it for us :)

This baby hat mostly used a half double stitch all throughout and the shell stitch for the edge (brim).

Currently... I am finding myself wanting to do  more crocheting, so I am getting adventurous and making a little baby blanket / afghan.  This pattern that I found used a single crochet, half double crochet and a V-stitch.  As usual, I couldn't follow the steps on the pattern correctly so I am diverting and making the blanket on my own.  I have a whole ball of white yarn yet that I want to use up.  My blanket will be very boring, just white, like my scarf and hat.  I'll make sure to show a picture of the finished blanket, which I really hope turns out.  I have just about 5 inches of length for the blanket (and about 2+ ft in width)... still a ways to go!

Anyway, I find crocheting very enjoyable and relaxing.  I'll see if I can get more pointers and tips from my mom-in-law.  'Til my next post on my crocheting journey.