Crochet Newborn Baby Pods, Cocoons and Hats

I'm finally getting to show you my new obsession in crocheting.  Newborn Pods, Cocoons and Hats!  These are great for baby shower gifts and photo props.  And of course, snuggling YOUR little one.

I've probably made about 40 of these so far in probably 11 or 12 different colors of Lion Homespun Yarn.

Pod in "Lagoon"

Cocoon in "Ambrosia"

Newborn Hat in "Parfait" 

So far it seems like buyers are liking the "Ocean" and "Parfait".  I've had to restock those colors a few times.  yay!

You can see all the colors I've made in my etsy shop. www.collettakay.etsy.com  . My shop widget is at the top of my right sidebar.

P.S.  I bought the patterns at www.illbeyarned.etsy.com.

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Little Darling Youth Crochet Cap

My youngest, Laken, wanted me to make her a hat to wear.  She gets really concerned about messing up her hair and apparently hoods are bad but hats are OK.

Click HERE for the pattern I used from Crochet Mania Hats.

Laken picked the rainbow color called "Bikini" from Red Heart Super Saver Yarn.

I used a J Hook and added a few extra rows because my kids have big heads and I have the c-section scars to prove it!

It now has the requested flower on the side but I didn't get a picture of it after the addition.

It was fun to make this hat for Laken.  She watched my progress and kept telling me I needed to work on her hat.  She's a slave driver.  Just ask Grandma.

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Fleece Hat and Scarf for the Collector of Cows

My aunt Sherry loves cows and collects anything "Cow".  Each year at Christmas I try to come up with something new and "cowy" for her present.

When I saw this tutorial over at A Girl and A Glue Gun, I knew what this year's gift would be.

A cow scarf.

I had never slaughtered a cow before and was quite excited to take my scissors to the brand new plush cow body.  I couldn't find one that actually moo'ed.  That would have been too perfect!

I giggled the whole time I cut through the body because I felt like I was being naughty.

The fleece I used was from a fleece throw I found at the discount grocery store for $2.99. 

I had a lot left over and decided Aunt Sherry needed a cow hat, too.  I used this tutorial at Mountain Mom Report for the fleece hat. 

I added a rolled flower from the edging of the fleece throw.  Just threw that together all by myself!

One final peek at the proud Aunty showing of her new "Cow Attire".  I gave it to her before church and she had to show everyone. 

She was very excited.  Although she thinks my uncle Steve might pretend not to know her when they go shopping and she's sporting her ensemble!

I had soooo much fun making this gift and even more fun giving it.

Love you, Aunt Sherry!

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