Necessary crafting

So after so much sewing for others, my poor kids have been a little neglected. OK that might be a little melodramatic, they are fed, clothed and happy, but there are a few small items that I should make for them.

First up - beanies for the boys....

The crochet caps that I made a couple of weeks ago flew off the table at the markets and while I kept one for Adele, they were in no way suitable for the boys. So I picked up this pattern from here to make these awesome giraffe hats!! I didn't follow the hat pattern, as I know how to make hats from memory, but did roughly follow the horn and ear pattern. The hat itself is a little large, which is why I added a  rolled up a cuff made with a smaller crochet hook. It's still a bit big,  but it'll do. I have some green yarn left over from a blanket that I think will become an alien hat for James.

Also on the 'to do' list - booties for Adele.

Like most babies, she kicks off her socks so I'm hoping to customise some booties that will stay on. This is the first one that I made, I think it'll work, just need to remember all the modifications I made to the pattern so I can make a matching one for the other foot...

Lastly a cute shot of Adele today wearing her new skirt

Ahhh so adorable!!