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November 14, 2008

HOW TO - Knitted Baby Moccasins

Why yes indeed, I do believe these might just be the cutest knitted moccasins for babies I've ever laid eyes on. Pattern available at The Purl Bee.

October 29, 2008

HOW TO - Vintage Burp Cloths

Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool: Indie Shopper shows us how she repurposed some cloth diapers by turning them into cute burp cloths using some sunny yellow dye and vintage fabric.

October 8, 2008

HOW TO - Snuggle Sack & Hat

The Purl Bee shows us how to knit up this adorable "snuggle sack" (plus a bonus baby hat) with a lovely Fair Isle pattern that is perfect for Fall and Winter.

September 26, 2008

HOW TO - Baby Ladybug Costume

Amber tips us off to Make Baby Stuff's tutorial for making this fun ladybug costume for a little one. The back is detachable in case baby gets fussy. So cute!

September 19, 2008

HOW TO - Make Baby Burp Cloths

Paper Doll Girl has a great baby gift idea with her easy sewing tutorial on how to make baby burp cloths.

August 28, 2008

I-Wei, a robot maker we usually see more on MAKE (as Crabfu), is having a baby boy. He painted this really adorable mural featuring Totoro from Miyazaki's equally fun and kid-friendly animated film. The umbrella's going over the crib. Check out the Flickr set to see the other elements around the room.

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August 21, 2008

Knit Baby Wrap Pattern

Knit this sweet baby wrap with T does Wool's cute pattern. It looks like a great quick project and perfect gift to make. [ via Whip Up ]

August 20, 2008

HOW TO - Hand-Stitched Pacifier Card

Make and Takes shares a free download to make this pacifier-emblazoned greeting card you can stitch up with embroidery floss, perfect for giving at a baby shower.

Indie Prints for the Nursery

For the Home Style Guide site, I just did a round up of some cool looking prints that are perfect for the nursery, such as the wood gocco print from Petit Collage above.

Keep Baby Warm Leggings Knitting Pattern

Machelle of Chopped Tomatoes shares her knitting pattern to make her Keep Baby Warm Leggings. I love the colors in this self-striping yarn! You can read the pattern off the page or download her handy PDF.

Machelle writes:

I've frequently come across forums about baby knits, and many mothers feel that booties are either 1. not warm enough, or 2. don't stay on! Having recently acquired a lovely ball of Regia self-striping yarn, I set out to create a simple pattern for leggings that are super functional, and easy enough for a novice knitter!

August 19, 2008

HOW TO - T-Shirt to Infant Gown

This Mama Makes Stuff shows us how to turn any old t-shirt into a snuggly newborn gown. (Thanks, Kathi!)

Katamari Damacy Prince of All Cosmos Baby Hat Pattern

Itchy Stitchy shares her crochet pattern to make this Katamari Damacy Prince of All Cosmos baby hat.

August 4, 2008

HOW TO - Simple Knitted Ball

Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool: Rachael Rabbit explains how to use up the scrap yarn from your stash to create this multicolored knitted ball.

August 2, 2008

Saartje Baby Booties Pattern

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Knit up these adorable Saartje baby booties from Saartje knits. The PDF pattern is available in both English and Dutch. [ via Needle Book ]

July 30, 2008

LED Firefly Baby Booties Tutorial

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Make these cute LED Baby Booties made by CRAFT readers Ana Pires and João Silva. This talented husband and wife team entered the booties into our Michael Miler Baby Bootie Contest and the rest is history. These cute little light-up booties have also recently been featured in Etsy's Handmade Kids series. Find out how to make your own after the jump, in this special how-to.

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July 25, 2008

Etsy's Handmade Kids: Craftzine Feature

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Craftzine is happy to be a part of Etsy's Handmade Kids series featuring a how-to on the LED Firefly Baby Booties from our recent Michael Miller Baby Booty Contest and handmade kids picks by yours truly. Th LED Firefly Booties were created by CRAFT readers Ana Pires and João Silva and we will have the project up on Craftzine also on Monday!

July 21, 2008

Winners of the Michael Miller Baby Bootie Contest!

Here are the winners of the Michael Miller Baby Bootie Contest! Thanks to everyone who entered!

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Grand Prize Winner: Petite Baby Booties by Bridget Baxter

Congratulations to Bridget Baxter (Flickr user monkeyhay) who made these adorable Petite Baby Booties for her 4th baby girl due in August. The booties are made with Sandi Henderson for Michael Miller Ginger Blossom fabric.
Bridget wins the Singer Curvy Sewing Machine (Model # 8763) and a $100 Gift Certificate to Repro Depot Fabrics. Look for a feature soon on Craftzine too!

Runners Up:
These 3 runners up will receive a Michael Miller Fabrics Fat Quarter Bundle (Retail Value - $80.00) and a $20 Gift Certificate to Repro Depot Fabrics.

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Transforming Baby Booties by Rebecca Aikema

These cute mary jane style transforming baby booties by Rebecca Aikema (Flickr user becca_tlc) with sweet rick-rack trim are reversible! Fabric used is Sandi Henderson for Michael Miller Bouquet Toss and Vintage Dots in Blush.

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Caroline's Booties by Stephanie Leigh Sabbe

Caroline's Booties by Flickr user stephanieleighfrye made these booties for Caroline who started school this month. They are made from a collage of different fabrics from her fabric stash.

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Chinese Kids Baby Booties by Grace Mayorga

Grace Mayorga (Flickr user livinggraceful) made these adorable baby booties inspired by the Chinese Kids fabric she chose. Look at the cute soles too!

July 18, 2008

Handmade Kids on The Storque

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CRAFT contributor and new mom, Susan Beal of West Coast Crafty shares her favorite finds in her feature for the Handmade Kids series on Etsy's The Storque.

If you're in the Portland, OR area on Sunday July 20th, Susan will be teaching the Solo Earrings project from Bead Simple at the final meeting of the Church of Craft.

July 17, 2008

Simple Kimono Wrap for Babies and Kids

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Amy at Habitual has a PDF tutorial on how to sew up this simple kimono wrap with more sizing options from baby sized up to a youth 8. [ via Whip Up ]

July 16, 2008

Knit Ruby Slipper Socks Pattern for Babies

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Frog in Knots has a pattern to make a pair of knit ruby slipper socks for babies, just like the Wicked Witch of the East! [ via Lime & Violet ]

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