tiny happy

making journal

Rainbow buttons
Bonnets

Baby hat

I haven't finished much in the craft department lately, except a collection of little gifts to post off to friends having new babies. I think that my friends and wider family are keeping the population of New Zealand healthy these days, haha.

Making baby gifts is a good way to get a craft fix, don't you think? Here are a few things recently finished:

+ – + – + – + – + – + - 

'Pebble' vest, knitted for my workmate's first baby. I used this yarn and the Pebble vest pattern. And of course rainbow buttons, just because.

Some big-eared elephants (using this pattern) and little spring hats (pattern is 'Modern Bonnet' from my own book) sewn from recycled clothes…! The merino wool fabric on the outside was once a skirt that didn't fit any longer, and the linings are from striped cotton t-shirts so they're very soft and cosy. 

A little newborn hat made from this free pattern, and knitted from Rowan sock yarn leftover from this project.

+ – + – + – + – + – + - 

Apart from making small things for new humans, I've also been enjoying this Tiny Desk concert by Hayley Bonar.

Hope this finds you well and having a good week!

Posted in

9 responses to “baby gifts forever”

  1. Ed Avatar

    Wow…Thank you again for the amazing music recommendation Melissa!
    Hope you are having a beautiful week…its a little fresh down here 🙂
    Ed x

    Like

  2. Sarah Avatar

    Beautiful creations as always sister!!xx

    Like

  3. Zena Avatar

    Such sweet makings xx

    Like

  4. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    The little knitted top will be so handy. Love those wool garments for little ones. Cheers Karen. ( Heading to NZ soon to visit family, cant wait.)

    Like

  5. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks karen, enjoy your trip home! X

    Like

  6. Barbara Avatar

    I especially love that little beanie. So sweet in that yarn.

    Like

  7. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you Barbara!
    X

    Like

  8. Rox-* Avatar
    Rox-*

    Oh Melissa you have inspired me again with that little vest !
    Your book will be getting a dust off as we prepare to welcome a new member to our family in February 🙂 I didn’t make it to the craft sessions yet again this year ( clearly ) But a dear friend of mine Hannah was sent over on a surprise weekend by her husband , the simple act of him doing that for her has me still on a high !
    Thank you for for the little bit of happiness you continue to spread .
    Blessings Rox

    Like

  9. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you for this lovely message rox, XXX

    Like

Leave a reply to tinyhappy Cancel reply