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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Hippie Baby Skirt with Granny Roses

The Granny Rose Mania Continues
A skirt for a new granddaughter expected in May. :-)
*Modified from the adorable "Hippy Baby Dress" pattern that was purchased from
the Wild About Color blog.
Visiting this blog from "down on the bayou" will certainly put a smile on your face;
it's full of warmth, love and crochet!!!

This will fit the little one when she is about 9-12 months.

Crocheted with "Ella Rae Classic" wool and "Stitch Nation - Washable Ewe".
*Granny squares to include the roses were added and turned into a skirt by
 eliminating the straps and adding a slightly decreasing waistband.

Now we are headed out for a nine hour car ride to "Rosemaling Camp"; 
a great opportunity to work on a newborn dress.

Small stuff crochets up fast!
Small stuff grows up fast!

Once again...
BABIES....
A REASON TO CROCHET!!!

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23 comments:

  1. Jane DelcambreApril 26, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Cute cute! It looks fab with the roses! It's going to look adorable on. Can't wait to see my girls in their dresses.

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    1. AstriApril 27, 2012 at 4:46 AM

      Your little ones will be so cute in their dresses! Thanks again for the time, love and energy you put into writing this pattern. I love it! Have had five requests at work to make for co-workers children/grandchildren. It's becoming all the rage!

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  2. Jane DelcambreApril 26, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Lucky Gigi!

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  3. créations manuellesApril 26, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    Très bonne idée et cela rend très bien, c'est plus féminin !! Oh que oui, il y a tellement de modèles différents à crocheter pour les bébés :-)
    Bonne journée !

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    1. AstriApril 27, 2012 at 4:47 AM

      Hi Domy - yes I feminize everything I can get my hands on. Much sympathy to the men in my life. ;-)

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  4. MaggieApril 27, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    Oh... sooo gorgeous! What a lovely little skirt - you're so clever :) Thanks for adding my roses to your CAL photos. Maggie xx

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    1. AstriApril 27, 2012 at 4:48 AM

      You are welcome Maggie; your crocheting of the granny roses is so pretty.

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  5. Petunia PillApril 27, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    Oh

    My

    Goodness!

    Tooooooooo cute!

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    1. AstriApril 27, 2012 at 5:20 AM

      Haha - Thank you. This was really fun to work on!

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  6. SandyApril 27, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Of course I love this! The colors and the neat stitches...it sings to me! I have a grand niece...this would be so cute to make for her. I think we are kindred spirits (like Anne of Green Glades would tell her BFF). Thanks for linking me up for the Granny Rose C.A.L.!!!! That was so sweet of you.

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    1. AstriApril 29, 2012 at 11:08 PM

      Kindred spirits indeed. I knew that the first time I saw your storm clouds afghan! :-)

      Thanks for playing along - you make it fun!

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  7. SandyApril 27, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Oops should be "green gables"....mistype!

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  8. Mrs. MicawberApril 27, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    Congratulations! Is this your first grandbaby? What a lucky little girl - I'm sure this is only the first of many beautiful hand-made outfits from her talented grandma. (It feels very strange to call you that.)

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    1. AstriApril 29, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      Thank you! This is the 6th grandchild! Unfortunately none of them live close to us though. :-( I am Grandma Spicy!

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  9. glorApril 27, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    How sweet this will be for your coming little grandgirl. Congratulations! We had our first (boy) last summer, there are no words to express. I loved your last words on your post ... babies, a reason to crochet. I'm looking for comments, etc., on why we all crochet. This fits perfectly. Can't wait to see all the wonderful thing you make for this little one.

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    1. AstriApril 29, 2012 at 11:11 PM

      Aha - a good reason indeed. Thank you, Glor, for your sweet comment and congrats on your first grandchild!

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  10. lindaApril 27, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Oh good idea Astri that is so pretty, how lovely to be awaiting a new grandchild, I hope one day one of my 4 children will give me one too, I even have a granny drawer lol
    Thank you for adding my photo's and saying lovely things about my cushion. I am still making the roses you never know where they will appear next but it will be on something small and cute, as for the housework well it can wait a little longer ha ha

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    1. AstriApril 29, 2012 at 11:12 PM

      HAHA - your housework comments always make me laugh. Makes me feel more normal...

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  11. Lillie and MossApril 27, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    I truly believe that babies are a reason to crochet. For many years I worked for a Pediatric doctor and would always see little babies come in with their "very young mothers" and they would not have any socks or even a little blanket wrapped around them in the cool months, so that is when I start making a lot of blankets, socks, pj, and would keep a couple in my car to give away if needed... I never stopped and it's been about 10years now..Thankyou for believing also! Babies are a Reason
    Shari

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    1. AstriApril 29, 2012 at 11:14 PM

      How heart warming Shari! I bet your gifts from the heart wrap these little ones in love and kindness. Very special.

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  12. AnonymousMay 4, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Wow......amazing Astri.......love it!
    Carole x

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