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2025-18 Archie Baby Blanket

January 1, 2026 - By Michele Crocker

James asked for a baby gift for his friend whose son was born in August. I really liked the feel of this Caron Cotton Cake, it knit up really nicely, and feels very cozy. He won’t be seeing Merwin until February, so I hope they love it!

18 Archie Baby Blanket

Pattern: Archie Baby Blanket – Free Knitting Pattern & Video Tutorial! – Snufflebean Yarn

Made for: James friend Merwins baby

Craft: knit

Size: 30 x 32”

Needle: 4mm

Yarn: Caron Cotton Cake

Colourway: Beachwalk

Notes: Cast on 151 sts. Used 1 ⅔ cakes of yarn.

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2025 - Crochet - Hat

2025-17 Summer Bucket Hats

January 1, 2026 - By Michele Crocker

Crochet bucket hats were popular this summer so I made matching ones for my daughter Keely and my BFF’s daughter Emily. They looked adorable in them!

Keely wore hers on our trip to Ontario this summer, so my mother asked for one. I made a couple for her as well, and wore one myself while Keely and I were at the dock.

17 Bucket Hats for Keely and Emily

Pattern: Crochet Happy Days Bucket Hat from The Crochet Crowd

Made for: Keely and Emily

Craft: crochet

Size: head circumference, Keely = 22” Emily = 19.5”

Hook: I forgot to make note of this

Yarn: Caron Layer Cupcakes

Colourway: Bubblegum

Notes: I also forgot the yarn I made my mom’s hat with, probably the same yarn by a different colourway.

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