Hello quilting friends! In January, my husband and I were blessed with the arrival of our first grandchild ~ a precious, healthy and much-loved baby girl! As you can imagine, Grandpa and Grandma are over the moon. I know that many of you have experienced this already, but it is quite precious to watch a child that you raised and loved and prayed over become a parent to a child of his own. God is good!
Back in the autumn I shared photos of the quilt I made for baby girl. Today I want to share a couple of crocheted makes. First up is a sweet little hat, which unfortunately is too small for her. (I still have a lot to learn about sizing and gauge in crochet!) We’ve decided she can save it for her first dollie, and I’ll make another hat that fits her better. I thoroughly enjoyed making this project. Even though the hat didn’t fit, it was not time wasted as I learned new techniques. I used a wonderful pattern called Star Stitch Baby Hat by MJ’s Off the Hook, which has an accompanying YouTube tutorial. Making that dimensional rose was a bit of magic and so much fun!
I also crocheted a sweet white blanket using the Willow Baby Blanket pattern by Jewels & Jones. For these projects I used Lion Brand Basic Stitch in the colors blush heather, beige heather and white.
I’m respecting the new parents’ privacy and sharing just one picture of myself with a glimpse of my sweet granddaughter. You will see that her fur sibling, Harley, is taking her job as big sister seriously. That little dog is such a hoot!
Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing in my joy! I hope you all have a wonderful week!
~Taunja
Congratulations! The baby hat and blanket are so cute! Being a grandparent is the best!!
Thank you Connie! And you are so right! It is simply the best. Such a blessing!
Congratulations! What a beautiful blessing. I loved the hat with rose as well as blanket. You are so talented. Enjoy your sweet grand daughter.
Thank you Shawn! We surely are enjoying her! She is a blessing to be sure!
Congratulations 🎊 its a wonderful feeling! I love the darling hat and blanket!
Thank you Gayle! Yes it is! Such a wonderful feeling to love and cuddle a grandbaby!
Darling hat and blanket. Congratulations on the sweet addition to your family, Grandma!
Thank you Pamela! We are basking in the glow! 🙂
Congratulations and enjoy that beautiful baby! The hat and blanket are really cute. I’m sure you’ll enjoy making another hat just as much.
Thanks so much Andrea! I will try another hat, but will plan to make one that is six months down the road in size. Then maybe I’ll get it right! ha ha!
Congratulations, what a beautiful moment!! Really amazing to watch your baby have their baby. I am not there yet – maybe years in the future. 🙂 The baby quilt you made is lovely too.
Thank you Laurel! Besides being a joyous moment, the birth of a grandbaby is also a reminder to cherish every moment and every season of life, because somehow it just speeds along!