quandary no more

I posted a while back about a crochet project that I wanted to take on, but wasn't quite sure of my ability to follow a crochet pattern.  (To see that post, click here.)  I'm in love with those little hats, but knew my lack of skill would stand in my way, and even worse, cause me lots of frustration.  I tossed that idea aside; maybe I'd muster up some courage and tackle the project sometime in the future.  It turns out that I have a crochet-fairy-godmother (AKA very thoughtful mother-in-law).

A pleasantly surprised Allison opened a very sweet care package yesterday to find two crocheted hats, just like I had previously posted about!  This totally made my day - I can't stop looking at them, they are so darn cute.  (Did I mention that they are even the exact colors as in the pictures in the previous post?!)  Unfortunately, the brown one is a bit too tight on Callan's noggin (he gets his large "headedness" from his father.)  The blue one, however is going to be perfect for this winter season.  It's just a smidge large at this point, so he'll grow into it nicely.  With that, a huge shout out to my mother-in-law:  THANK YOU!!  I'm so thankful for your thoughtfulness - and Callan's practically hairless head is just as grateful. 

a crafter's quandary

I found myself browsing etsy.com today.  I came across some unbelievably adorable crocheted products, however they are beyond my budget at the moment (or at any moment).  Luckily, the "shop owner" not only sells the finished products, but the patterns and instructions as well!  The patterns are only a couple of bucks and are e-mailed within 24 hours in PDF form.  Hmm...  My only question is, can I handle it?  Am I able to follow a crochet pattern?  The skill level is "easy", but that means jack crap if you've never crocheted before.  Or does it?  I'm tempted.  I'm very tempted.  How beyond cute would our little guy look in these chunky knit loafer booties and newsboy beanie?

Should I?  Shouldn't I?  Ahhh!  I can't decide...

(It's not a matter of do I like the finished products enough to purchase the patterns, it's a matter of would I actually be able to make these products myself given I have no crocheting experience...I really want to say YES, like, times 10.)  Stay tuned, I guess, to see what I decide!

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