CIL Creations

  Baby’s First Blankie Crochet Pattern Baby’s First Blankie Crochet Pattern ⬤ This is a pattern to create the Baby's First Blankie baby blanket, pictured above. ⬤ The pattern will walk you through step by step to create this beautiful baby blanket! The instructions also include detailed photos to explain certain steps, and the instructions to make the parade of elephants border . ⬤ Finished blanket measures: 33.5" by 33.5" (85 cm by 85 cm) . ⬤ Instructions written in English, US Crochet Terminology . ⬤ Skill Level : Easy ; advanced beginner . ⟪ Supplies Needed for this pattern : ⟫   º Yarn : Baby yarn #3 weight in five different colors and white .   º Crochet Hooks : G-6 4.25mm , I-9 5.5mm, J-10 6mm .   º Yarn needle to weave in your ends . Since I first wrote this pattern I have recently updated it to make it easier to read, fixed a couple spelling errors and formatted the columns a little better. I also updated my contact information in the pattern for anyone ne...

Handmade Knitted Winter Pirate Skull Hat with Ear Flaps; Red and White   ⚞ Handmade Knitted Winter Pirate Skull Hat with Ear Flaps; Red and White ⚟ ⬤ This knitted winter ear flap hat has a pirate skull theme and has been knitted with acrylic baby yarn. The hat contains a pom pom on top and one on each end of the ear flaps. The skull pattern was knitted using fair isle technique with the red and white yarn to create the images. ⬤ The hat is red and white, handmade and will fit a child from about 1 to 3 years of age and a head circumference of about 16 inches (41 cm). I enjoyed knitting this hat! This was one of the first fair isle projects I made and it taught me a lot about working with two yarn colors at the same time with a chart while working in the round ! After making it and a few other items like it, I really enjoy fair isle projects and I am not as fearful of them as I used to be. I will be making many more fair isle items so keep checking back with me! Carl

Handmade Knit Baby Blanket in color Strawberry Shortcake with a Light Delicate Airy Pattern ⚞ Light Handmade Crochet Baby Blanket In Color Strawberry Shortcake ⚟ ⬤ This beautiful handmade crochet baby blanket has a defined light, delicate, airy pattern and is 42" in X 34" in or 107 cm X 86 cm, crocheted in the color Strawberry Shortcake by Lion Brand®. ⬤ The blanket is handmade, crochet with soft Lion Brand Wool-Ease® yarn . This yarn is extremely soft and will only get softer with use! I really loved working with this yarn as it did not snag, get tangled and would rip out easily if I made a mistake. This is truly a great yarn from start to finish of any project. ⬤ This blanket is also very light and airy. Perfect for swaddling a newborn baby! Any mom wants the softest things to swaddle her new baby in and this will be one of them! This will also make a great play mat as well. BTW, this is a one-of-a-kind item!! ⬤ This item and others are available in my Etsy Shop ! I have ...

  Handmade Knit Baby Cardigan Light Blue and White; Newborn to 6 Months Handmade Knit Baby Cardigan This is a beautiful, handmade knit cardigan sweater for a baby, newborn to 6 months of age. The colors used are light blue and off white. The yarn is baby acrylic and is very soft to the touch. This would look great on any baby, boy or girl! The sweater has four attached buttons in a very pale light blue color and buttons up on the far right side of the sweater. This design is a more modern style than just having the buttons in the middle of the sweater. I think it just looks terrific on any baby & you and mom will too! The body of the sweater contains a simple stitching and texture that I think really looks great with the off set button row! This is almost a classic looking pattern, but with the offset button row it has a new flare to it. This gift will be a hit with the mom to be! Size : Chest 21" (53 cm); Length 11" (28 cm); Sleeve 9.5" (24 cm) For for images, ple...

  Hand Knit Baby Girl Sweater, Petal Pink White Lace, 3-6 Months; Short Sleeve New Baby Sweater I made a new baby sweater about 2 weeks ago! I purchased a new pattern I found and it turned out absolutely great! This was made in a #3 weight DK yarn in Petal Pink and White with a lacey top portion and a standard knit bottom half with short sleeves. This is a light weight spring or fall sweater for a 3-6 month old, but I usually try to make my baby items with a little positive ease and length so the item can be used a little longer. That will always depend upon how fast the baby grows and how big the baby is when born! For more images or to purchase this beautiful sweater, just click here or the image above. What's New Well, since the passing of my buddy Roger , I've been trying to keep myself busy with my Etsy Shop and things around the house. But, it's been difficult not having him around. I have struggled with depression most of my life and have taken some medication at t...

  Introduction: Caring for Handmade Items Caring for handmade knit/crochet yarn items can be very easy if you follow some simple instructions, and your items will be able to last for many years to come. Before we get to washing your adorable keepsake items, you must first know exactly what type of yarn the item was made from. This is extremely important and how you will care for the item will be based upon this important fact. Now, I always include a card with my handmade items telling my customer what type of yarn was used in making the item they purchased from me. I believe most other sellers will do the same, but if you were given an handmade item and you do not know the type of yarn used in the making of the item, then always  follow the handwashing and air drying instructions, with for example,  Fine Fabric Wash 3.3 Oz: Lavender ,   as a precaution.  Never Use The Following There are things that should never be used   or done on any handmade yarn ite...

Here's my first blog post in about four or five years! I can't believe it's been that long. I took a break from selling on Etsy about 3 years ago and let my website and domain go. I just could not afford it any more with trying to keep up with my health; Rheumatoid arthritis and a lot of back issues. Everything was just too much especially with trying to keep up with customer orders, I just gave up. Now its been about two weeks since my best friend Roger passed away, my dog, and I have decided to re-open my Etsy shop  and take things very slowly. I am feeling much better now especially after changing my meds around for the arthritis and treatments for my spine issues and also better meds for that. I am not going to do special custom orders this time around nor pay for a website or do all the social media marketing. I'm just going to take it slow and if I can sell my items, great! If I don't, then I won't lose a ton of money trying to kill myself for nothing! ...