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Technique Tuesday: Cuppa to Baby Blanket

Learn the simple secret to turning the gorgeous stitch pattern in the crocheted Cuppa cozy into a baby blanket! Materials: Six balls of Bernat Softee Chunky (two each in three shades of your choice) 8 mm (U.S. L or 11) crochet … Continue reading

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Vickie’s Tip of the Day: Baby Month #23

Remember, you don’t need to go complex to make a great gift for baby. A cuddly-soft Beautiful Baby Blanket or a huge granny square “tummy time” mat like the From Middle Baby Blanket made in Bernat Baby Blanket are as … Continue reading

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Vickie’s Tip of the Day: Baby Month #22

Need something for the older kids to do while you’re attending to the baby? Get them finger knitting! It works great with both smooth yarns like Baby Coordinates and textured yarns like Baby Boucle, and keeps their hands busy while … Continue reading

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Vickie’s Tip of the Day: Baby Month #21

As a mother of 3 kids, I know all too well what it’s like to have “mommy brain” — you know, those forgetful moments brought on by lack of sleep and mega-multi-tasking. Know what I mean? Give yourself a break … Continue reading

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Vickie’s Tip of the Day: Baby Month #20

Did you know that plastic baby wipes containers make great storage boxes for double-pointed needles, crochet hooks and notions? Simply rinse them out, remove the label, and stash your stuff!  

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Vickie’s Tip of the Day: Baby Month #19

Be social.  As parents, it’s easy to neglect our own crafty needs. If possible, join or start your own knitting/crochet group. This ensures that even if it’s only for one evening a month, you’ll have time on your calendar set aside … Continue reading

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Vickie’s Tip of the Day: Baby Month #18

Carry on.  If you’re caring for an infant, utilize a baby sling.  Snuggly carriers make wee ones feel secure while offering you the option of some hands-free knit & crochet time!

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Vickie’s Tip of the Day: Baby Month #17

When sewing together a baby garment, use the mattress stitch method. It provides a nice, smooth seam that won’t irritate their sensitive skin.

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Vickie’s Tip of the Day: Baby Month #16

You can get more than a meal out of that next jar of baby food! Once it’s empty, rinse clean, remove the label and use it to store small notions like stitch markers and small buttons.

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Guest Post: Natalie Zee of Coquette Maman!

Hi there! I’m Natalie Zee Drieu, a designer, writer, crafty mama, and founder of the kids’ fashion blog, Coquette Maman. When I first started knitting around 12 years ago, one of the things I loved to knit was baby projects. … Continue reading

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