Piglet Snuggle-Up Set

Good day everyone! I always have several projects going at once, so it is not often that I get to really sit down and tell about them, mostly because I have self-set deadlines and need to move on to the next one. But today I wanted to do something different and tell you about this Piglet Snuggle-Up Set I just finished yesterday.

I absolutely love to hear about the expectancy of grand-babies, especially firsts, because it reminds me of my own 14 and it gives me a great opportunity for creativity. So, I was ecstatic when one of my cousins told me she was expecting her first granddaughter.

The creative curiosity in me took over immediately and I learned mom-to-be was decorating with Hundred Acre Woods and grandma-to-be wanted something made to match. What got me most excited was this not being the latest trend of grays, e.g. grays and yellow, grays and pink, grays and blue. Also, there was no pattern for this complete set (yet), and it would challenge my skills once again.

To start, I wanted the more vibrant colors of today in the characters but I wanted more of a muted, vintage like, woodsy background to begin with. So, I pulled colors from the following image, the cream background, green from the leaves, and pink camo from the tree trunk.

Image courtesy of Evelyn Parker at quotesgram.com

 

Then I had to find patterns to work with. The first was the blanket and hat pattern, Bitty Baby Cap & Wrap by Francis Hughes, in Chemo Caps & Wraps (Annie's Attic: Crochet). I have used this pattern before and love it! 

 Next, I needed to find a way to incorporate characters which meant excluding the lovely flowers for placement of  characters but sometimes that happens for the sake of creativity. After some research on the characters and finding plenty of patterns for pillows, plush dolls, and even purses, I finally found some applique patterns in two separate sets,  Pooh & Piglet, and Eeyore & Tigger, by Knotty Hooker Designs. They were easy to work up and the perfect size for this project after adjusting hook and tension a bit.

Lastly, I already had in mind the booties I wanted to make. Since I have made so many in the past and it is so easily remembered, I didn't even need the pattern, but I made them using a variation from Precious Baby Booties by Deborah Hamburg. If I recommended any book for baby booties it would be this one since it has so many variations using the same basic foundations.  It truly is my go-to book for booties.

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 ~ And, all of that before I actually start crocheting. 

So, that is my story for this Piglet Snuggle-Up Set. Occasionally I will do a project that is cut & dry, but for the most part they all come with a little creative adventure. Hopefully customers will have a better understanding of the process because it's not just crochet. And, crafters will be inspired to explore more options because it's okay to mix & match colors, textures, and even patterns.

 (final image coming soon)

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