I recently had a request for a baby set – this adorable Minnie Mouse costume for a baby who will be named Minnie, in honor of one of her grandmothers. The expectant mother found the item on etsy, but then saw that it was a pattern purchase link, not a link to purchase the set. And that’s why I busted out my crochet hooks & used my weekly Jo-Ann’s coupon load on acrylic.
This pattern is very reasonable (only $3.99) and is simple & straightforward. I worked up most of this project over a weekend. There is a bit of finishing involved with the polka dots, but if you really hate sewing, the polka dots are optional.
Hopefully, this will make the new momma-to-be happy & provide some super cute newborn photos!
The other request was a few sleep sacks with chevron patterning. I scoured Ravelry for patterns with chevrons/zig-zags. I found a lot of afghans, baby blankets, and hats. Nothing in the round, except color work patterns, which don’t really have that nice v shape you want in a chevron. I tried to adapt a few things, but nothing really worked. So I had to improvise and this is what I got: Minnie’s Chevron Sacks. I’ll do an extended post with more pictures & the pattern later.
Happy hooking!
Donita Westman 