Super late...so sorry.

Yes so so sorry, but this will be a short one. Tomorrow is a craft show at Tractor Supply again. I'm excited about it. Hopefully it will be tons better than last time. The weather is looking to be 10x better than last time. No snow! I'm adding a few more items. More jewelry, even a handmade display for earrings. Its not as professional looking, but at least its something better than them sitting flat on a table.

I hope everyone comes out to see everything. My stuff and so many others. Hope to see everyone there!

Jenn's Preemie Hat 1.5

So a couple of years ago, two good friends of mine gave birth prematurely to their little girl Abigail. So I was all too happy to knit up a few hats to keep her little head warm. This pattern is one that I made up. Its still super easy. Nothing more annoying then a difficult baby hat! Who's with me?





Originally published 07/24/11

So I wrote my first pattern today. I call it the Miracle Preemie Hat. All babies are miracles, especially a premature baby.

So here it is:




Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Smiley Stripes (or any baby yarn. Not fingering weight)
Needles: US 4

Baby Abigail Rene'e Crabtree. One month of age. 

To begin

• Cast On 54 stitches
• Work ribbing in k1p1 for 16 rows

Change to Stockinette Stitch

• Row 1 - knit
• Row 2 - purl
• Row 3 - knit
• Row 4 - purl
• Row 5 - 11 - knit
• Row 12 - purl
• Row 13 - knit
• Row 14 - purl
• Row 15 - 21 - knit
• Row 22 - purl
• Row 23 - knit
• Row 24 - purl

Start Decrease - Repeat from *

• Row 1 - *k3 k2tog
• Row 2 - *p2 p2tog
• Row 3 - *k1 k2tog
• Row 4 - *k2tog

Cut long tail from skein and thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight. 

Sew up seam on wrong side.

Turn right side out and voila! All done with a cute stripped and textured hat! 

Add bows, ribbons, and/or pompoms if you like. (I didn't. I figure a preemie will have others things to worry about instead of messing up their pompom...)

Well have fun. It doesn't take long to do, and its totally cute! 

One Craft Fair Down!

Well, my dearest readers, I am super proud of myself, and I hope you are as proud of me. For the first time since I really got into crafts and doing shows, I made it through one on my own without the help of other crafty people. My best friend was a big help. Not only was she there to keep me company and in good spirits during one of the coldest, craziest days, she helped me lay things out, label, and get get organized. Big props to her because I am sure she was bored!
It snowed! How crazy is that? This is North Carolina. Southern North Carolina!!! This is not weather we are used to in March! It should have been in the mid sixties! Just crazy. But I enjoyed it none-the-less and was super happy to have everyone come out and support me and all of the other crafty/artsy people here in Fayetteville, Raeford, and surround areas.
I was shocked to find that more jewelry sold that day then knitted items. And bath salts not at all. But that is alright. I will take them to the next show and replenish my other stuff and see how it goes. I have had thoughts about how to better display my work and am always looking for input. If anyone has any ideas please feel free to comment below and let me know.

  <--- This is the chaos that comes from beading!

 <---- The set up. What do you think?

Bath salts in the jars. Duh! Washcloths and bibs.

jewelry table---->

Jessi, my best friend, trying to stay warm after set up. 

Knitted table. A bunch of baby stuff...two adult.

  

So here are some things to come:

1- There is a rodeo on the 15th and 16th where there will be crafts being sold. I am hoping that I get to show there too. However I am lacking some necessary items, like a tent and lights. So this remains to be seen.

2- Tractor Supply is hosting another Fair on the 30th. Not the greatest time since it is Easter weekend. But I will be there and I will make the best of it.



I really want to go to the rodeo to show my stuff. I love rodeos. I haven't been to one since just after high school. So, dear readers, keep your fingers crossed for me and hope that I can get the stuff I need for a proper set up.

With this I say goodnight! Until next time!

Oh and a happy congratulations to my cousins who just welcomed their first baby into the world, and my dearest little LB for finally cutting her first tooth! Many more to come Krista and Brent! Be ready for it!

First Day Start Up! Welcome!

Hello followers of the crafty blogs! Welcome to Almost Mostly Homemade! My name is Jenn and I am a knitter, beader, scrapbooker, and anything else crafty that I can get my hands on. My blog is named such for three reasons:

1. I don't make everything at home. Some gets made at my grandparent's house, the doctor's office, friends' houses. Anywhere I can take time to do a little knitting or beading. See what I did there? Its a small play on words! Get it?

2. I obviously don't make the beads, the wires, the yarn and so forth. That is far beyond my scope of expertise.

3. And finally - 'Almost Homemade' was already taken!

 

Tomorrow is a craft fair here in Fayetteville, NC. It is the very first one I am doing without the help of other crafty people that I used to have in my life. Below are some examples of things I do, as well will be on sale at the craft fair. Hope to see everyone there!!!







<---Baby Hats!!! Too cute right!?!?

Its a washcloth! --->