The "Look What I Made" Mom: Crochet Catch-Up

Here's a trip down crochet memory lane where I'm sharing all the projects to date that I have pictures of. I've given most of these things away, so pictures are all I have.

Christmas 2008: Rob's Afghan

I made this shortly (within a few months) of learning to crochet and it was a doozy! I actually developed carpel tunnel from crocheting too long and frequently, and even now I still have to take my crocheting (and typing, and piano playing, and cell phone operating) in small doses. I made this in record time: about 6 weeks. Again, I don't recommend it--got a little too excited about my new hobby. But isn't this a beauty?! This was Rob's gift for our homemade Christmas and I absolutely loved it. When I get a chance visiting his place, I still sneak in and snuggle it.

Jake took a picture during the process. Aren't those rows pretty?

Here's Waldo, I mean, Rob, on Christmas Day with his new gift.

So, I haven't made many blankets since then, but I have made lots of hats. This is my niece McKenna in hers from Christmas 2009

She and her sister, Chantelle, both got one.

This is a matching mommy and baby hat set I made for my best friend, Aileena and her little Audrey.

Baby boy booties. These are quick and easy and adorable. Can't remember who I gave these to. HO

These two hats I made for friends in LA: Hilary Peterson's daughter, Evelyn, and Rachel Sweirenga's daughter, Summer, both born within a month of each other.

These I made for Lewis Shoemaker, my cousin, Faith's, boy.

These booties are one of my favorites (I had A TON of this yarn, if you can't tell.) These were for Anna Crowe's little girl, Naomi.

Christmas hats for nieces Jacie and Cameron. This is the last of this yarn, I promise.

This is one of my favorite hats ever. I made this for baby Bridget Snow in our ward. This was my first time doing double-layer flowers and holy moly do I love them!

And finally, a few little crochet projects for MY baby! Yay! Here was his first hat. I made this for him after he was born so I could size it right. He's about 5 days old in these pictures.