Crochet Baby: Bow Tie & Diaper Cover with Suspenders.

I am a pinhead ( someone who spends way to much time on pinterest ). 

I get trapped in pinning countless things and then only do a handful of them. As for the things I have made, my latest pinning addiction has been finding cute baby items.

One particular baby outfit I found was this: 

I straight up took this picture as a crochet challenge! 

First I found a video on how to make a bow tie: 

This video is good for any level crocheter. 

Plus, I am huge fan of this woman's video. 

Here is My finished product of the bow tie. 

This is the first one I have ever made, 

and I must admit I don't think it is 

to shabby. 

Second, I made a diaper cover. 

I followed the same woman who taught me

how to make a bow tie. There are tons of 

videos on youtube for diaper covers and bow ties, 

but I have always found her to be very clear and 

straight forward. Here is the video I followed to make

a  crochet diaper cover. 

Thirdly, I made up a pattern for the suspender part ( which is a minor big deal for me as a newbie crochet artist). The pattern I used was beyond simple and any one could do it. 

The suspender pattern is chain 3, and then single crochet in those three for about 10 inches worth. Then, chain three and slip stich to create a small loop to attach to the button. Lastly, I  sewed the two buttons onto the diaper cover. 

This is my diaper cover and suspenders: 

I also made a matching hat and slippers, but that will be

for another post. I cannot wait for this baby to here, so I can 

dress him up in the fun crocheted things I have made him. 

What are your favorite crochet baby items on the pin? 

Binkie Clothes Clips

As a newbie sewer, I have been finding fun easy projects for baby man. My latest accomplishment is a  binkie clip. This project is super easy and instantly gratifying.

The supplies you need:
 1.Wide Ribbon or Cloth Scraps ( I used scraps)
 2. Suspender/Mitten Clips
 3. Hair band
 4. Sewing Machine


I followed this video on you tube:

  I did not have ribbon at the time, but I think my project would have been slightly easier and come out more clean cut if I did. Either way, I found this video super easy to follow. 

The only thing I really did different was use scrap fabric. Here are the results of the first two I made.

Hula Hooping beyond the due date!

Hula hooping while pregnant is a relaxing and joyful way to exercise.
Yet, Hula hooping in the third trimester adds more of a comic relief to your life than your average exercise.

 Comically I am still trying to maintain an exercise routine of some sorts. Exercise or just forcing myself to move has been beneficial mentally and physically. With all that said, I must not hide the realistic humours facts that exercising this far along has it's challenges. For one, I constantly feel like I have to run to the bathroom. Two, hiking is now waddling, or my preferred name pregnant strutting. And three, the heat ( last week felt like July ) creates swelling; the cure to swelling is drinking water, which brings me back to issue number uno.

  Back to the note of hula hooping past the point of ready to pop, I am grateful that I have learned to do more than just hula hoop around my stomach. Stomach hooping is more challenging than ever and I often spend more time picking it off the ground than actually hooping when attempting the normal hooping methods. So, I have resorted to working on my arms, chest, upper back, & my sides.

 Halos are my best friend. This exercise is when you twirl your hoop with your hands like a halo above your head [hence the name]. There are various ways you can do halos; right hand, left hand, prayer hands, and hand off position. Each of these positions tone a different part of of your upper body.

   Passing, a bit more challenging at this stage in the game but definitely do able. Passing is exactly what the name means. To pass, you literally just pass the hoop around your body from one hand to next.

  Upper body, chest, shoulder, and neck are also great ways to avoid tummy hooping. These movement burn lots of calories and get your heart rate up. Lately, I have been trying to master Babz Robinson's trick tutorial, Should Duck Out, that is a great way to utilize the skills learned with these movements.  

Good luck moving around!

Energetically 40 weeks and counting

 This last Tuesday marked my 40th week of pregnancy.
It is still shocking to me that any day now my son will make his grand entrance into this world. Thankfully, my energy level has risen along with my anticipation.

Energy, I feel like super women lately. I wish I had this much energy when I was in college. Normally this energy would be attributed to the half a gallon of coffee I drank, but this natural perk of being a pregger is amazing. I highly suggest the drug companies get a hold of this, or when in doubt of your body's ability to give you energy just add a dose of 40 weeks pregnant to your drink.

 This sh*t is crazy, I wake up about every couple hours through out the night. Each time I awake happier than the next. Yes, it is a minor hassle finding the bathroom in the dark, but for some reason I am filled with joy and a surge of energy. When I finally arise for the day, I could not be more excited to get out of bed at unusually early hours: like 5 am!

 I cannot claim to be a night owl, for I pass out intensely when I do fall asleep. For example,  as I woke up for my 2 am bathroom regimen I realized my bra was still on and I needed to brush my teeth.

 All this energy, has brought me hope in my body's ability to conquer the next couple of weeks as a First Time Mom. I know our baby can arrive at any moment now and I pray to God that I will still have this energy to pull me through those first couple of days and weeks.

Ultimately, I would classify this week as anxiously energetic. I am beyond anxious to meet the little man my body has nurtured for 9 months, and I am the energizer bunny when it comes to prepping his new home.. our home.