Easter For My Neices and AG

I saw these cute Easter accessories for an American Girl... and I know 2 special young ladies that each have an several American Girls.

These little bunny ears were too precious.... (maybe I should make some for myself!!)

I made one basket for each of them, and a bunny ears headband

They were fun to create!

The entire pattern had a sweet little Easter dress to go with the accessories.  But, I am just pleased with myself that I got these 4 items made and sent in time for Easter morning!!!

Corp de Ballet!

Are you impressed with my ballet term?  I was trying to be clever with my title, and looked up terms, and found this one: Corp de Ballet which means: "...a classical ballet term that refers to the dancers in a ballet that dance as a group."

I made these ballet outfits for my sweet little nieces (who I love very much!)  

They both have a doll... acutally, they might have several dolls)  

 I am always on the look out for cute patterns to crochet for the girls...

 The shoes were so easy and fun to make

  The whole dress/skirt took a little longer that I had anticipated... 

but, once I got going to went smoothy.

 I think they turned out cute!
You can get the pattern here!

American Girl "Elsa" Hats

Aren't these the cutest?

Do you remember when I made this one last year for my niece?

I actually got several order to make more... it was fun!

Then, when I saw THIS pattern and knew that my sweet nieces would LOVE it!!

It was so fun to make!

It was a super easy and fast pattern.... 

When I first made the hat and attached the snowflake, I put it directly over the braid - in the picture above- But, I moved it a little forward (as you can see at the beginning of the post).  I think I like it better forward

But, as you know... if you've read any of my previous blogs... I have trouble with gauge.

So, in my first attempt - It was just WAY to small, and I had to increase my hook to an "I" hook.

I am just very thankful that I have an AG doll to test out these patterns on.

AG Backpacks

I made backpacks for my nieces American Girl dolls.

 

When I was visiting them, I asked them what they wanted me to make 

- and they both said:

BACKPACKS. 

 (So, how could I NOT make them??)

I was a little overwhelmed with Christmas, and did not get them mailed out until the 22nd.  I don't think they are going to get them in time for Christmas... but, maybe the next day.

The whole pattern set is a back pack, hat and vest.  I want to do the hat and vest.  I think that might come int he spring sometime!

Mitzi

My sweet nieces need a puppy!!!

So, their FAVORITE Aunt (ME) made an American Girl dog. 

It turned out better than I thought it would!!

Now my next project will be an American Girl dachshund!!!!!

Thank you to Red Heart for the free pattern.

American Girl Outfit

My sweet little niece is turning 10 on Saturday!!

I made her sister a sleeping bag 2 weeks ago.

Didn't want to do the same thing!

So, she gets a sweet little outfit!

It turned out better than I had anticipated!

I  hope that she enjoys it!

The Pattern

30 Day Crochet Challenge - Day Nineteen

Day Nineteen - Pink

I'm excited to show this one!!
American Girl Sleeping Bag

It was so fun to make!!

Another niece  is having a birthday next week

She also has an American Girl doll.

I was informed by my daughter

who is close in age to her sister

That I should NOT give them the exact same gift.
So, one is getting the sleeping bag, the other one the outfit that I am working on (yesterday's post!)
Here are the directions over at Suzies Stuff

But, once again - it took a few tries to get the gauge correct!!

GAUGES!!!!!

I started with this yarn, hoping to be able to use a skein from my stash
It was obvious after I finished the pillow that I did not have enough yarn.
So, I had to go out and buy 2 new skeins!!
Anyway,

I think it turned out very nice.

I hope that she likes it.

It is getting mailed out this afternoon!

I'm linking up at USS.Crafty

Check out all the other crocheters taking the challenge!

30 Day Crochet Challenge - Day Eighteen

Day Eighteen - Current WIP

Oh, there are so many!!!
My niece is having a birthday
in a few weeks - she lives in VA
So, I have to get this one made and sent off next week.

(This is what the finished project is supposed to look like!)

She has an American Girl doll
I have tried SO many times to make them clothes

It's really hard for me to follow the gauge
And with doll clothes - you really need to follow the gauge
I tried this:

couldn't make it work
(this was my 3rd try with this pattern and yarn)
Then I switched, and worked
twice with this one:

FINALLY - I think I have it!!!
I'm almost finished with the coat, and then on to a matching hat and boots

I am going to try and add some fake fur around the jacket and the hat, also

We'll see how it turns out.

I'm still working on my basket

Not too motivated!!

That's all that I have started and am ACTUALLY working on!
I have LOTS on my "to do" list
many I want done for Christmas

We'll see!!

 

I'm linking up at USS.Crafty

Check out all the other crocheters taking the challenge!

30 Day Crochet Challenge: Day Three

Day Three: Current WIP

The list is long:

This is a picture of my afghan from the Stitchcation that I went on this summer....

I was supposed to work on it during July and August. 

I was hoping that I could finish it. But, alas.....
Good News!!
I finished my last square this afternoon.

And, my Basket Weave Container is about 1/2 done from the September Crochet Challenge:
(it's done with 2 strands of yarn, and it makes me weary!)

My great-neice is turning 4 this month, I'm in the process of making her a
"Frozen" hat (I'm still looking for the "perfect" snowflake buttons.)

My nieces are  turning 8 and 10 in the next few weeks, and LOVE American Girls.
I have started a sleeping bag for the first niece.
This is the pillow - the bag will just take a few days (hopefully!)

There are so many others.....
I'm just too embarrassed to show you the pics.
In fact... I don't even want to think about them....
These are just the ones that I am actively working on!!

 I'm also going to link up at USS.Crafty

Valentine Gift

I love to crochet - but want to make things for others!!!  

I have 2 sweet nieces that received American Girl dolls for their birthdays - 

so....

Now, I am on the lookout for cute AG clothes... and when you look - 

there are LOTS!!!

I wanted to mail them valentine cards for Valentines Day - 

And decided to add a Valentine headband for their dolls.

.

 I hope that they enjoy them!!

 Special "shout-out" to my little girl - 

for the use of HER AG as a model!!

Thank you!!

Thanks to AG Doll Crafts for the pattern!!