New hat pattern to try

Today I am giving this hat pattern a try
http://www.bernat.com/pattern.php?PID=6875

SIZES
To fit 6 mos (12 mos-18/24 mos).

MATERIALS
Bernat® Softee Baby® (140 g/5 oz; 331 m/362 yds)

Contrast A: Antique White (30008) 1 (1-1) ball
Contrast B: Soft Red (30424) 1 (1-1) ball

Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE

16 sc and 19 rows = 4" [10 cm].

ABBREVIATIONS
www.bernat.com/abbreviations
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Begin(ing)
Ch = Chain(s)
Hdc = Half double crochet
Hdc2tog = (Yoh and draw up a loop in next stitch) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
Rnd = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sc2tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
Yoh = Yarn over hook

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for eachsize are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.

Note: Ch 2 at beg of each rnd does not count as hdc.

With A, ch 3.

1st rnd: 12 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with sl st to rst hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to rst hdc. 24 hdc.
3rd rnd:Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc.
Rep from * to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Join with sl st to Fi rst hdc. 36 hdc.
4th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in rst hdc. *1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Join with sl st to rst hdc. 48 hdc.

5th rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in rst hdc. *1 hdc in each of next 11 (3-2) hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last 11 (3-2) hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 11 (3-1) hdc. Join with sl st to rst hdc. 52 (60-64) hdc.
6th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to rst hdc.
Rep last rnd until work from beg measures 4 (5-5)" [10 (12.5-12.5) cm].

First Earflap: Proceed in rows as follows:
**1st row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 13 (15-15) hdc. Turn. Leave rem hdc unworked.
2nd and 3rd rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
4th row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each of next 9 (11-11) hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn.
5th row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each of next 7 (9-9) hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn.
6th row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each of next 5 (7-7) hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn.

Size 6 mos only: Fasten off.**

Sizes 12 mos and 18/24 mos only: 7th row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. Hdc2tog. Fasten off.**

All sizes: Miss next 8 hdc. Join A with sl st to next hdc. Work from ** to ** as given for rst Ear ap.

Edging: Join B with sl st to center back hdc. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around edge of Hat, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Outer Ear (make 2).
With A, ch 11.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 10 sc.
2nd and 3rd rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 8 sts.
5th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn.
6th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 6 sts.
7th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st across. Turn.
8th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 4 sts.
9th row: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) twice. Turn.
10th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Fasten off.

Inner Ear (make 2).
With B, ch 9.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 8 sc.
2nd and 3rd rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 6 sts.
5th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 4 sts.
6th row: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) twice. Turn.
7th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew Inner Ear to Outer Ear.
Attach Ears to sides of Hat as shown in picture.

Crochet bear hat

Today during Leiland's nap, I decided to crochet a little bear hat for the baby. I know its SO super early, but the yarn was just sitting there, so I gave it a go.

Look how cute???

I used this pattern...
http://www.pacountrycrafts.blogspot.com/2013/04/crochet-bear-hat-pattern.html

The only change I would make, is to so a single crochet around the bottom instead of a slip stitch. The slip stitch doesn't leave much room to stretch.

Quilt finished

I made this for a soon to be 1 year old. I didn't want it too baby but it is super soft on the back so she should love it. I don't do a lot of regular quilts as I typically do rag quilts. But I'm happy with the results. 

2 day quilt

Finished size 46" X 38.5"

6x5 squares. Squares were cut using an 8.5" template. 

Another quilt

I was able to cut the fabric yesterday and sew it today all during nap time. Nothing too complicated but different from my usual rag quilt. 

Tomorrow ill sew the back on and ship it off for a first birthday gift. 

Quilt sketch

You are my sunshine

Download here
11x14 with 1.5" boarder for canvas (zoom in if printing on a flat surface)
16x20

Quilt Sizes for reference

Moments after pawing through your stash looking for just the right fabrics you are confronted with the question about what size quilt you are going to make. If you are like me you are flying by the seat of your pants but a couple of rough estimates never hurt!

Finished size Quilts

Crib size - 50x53

Twin- 65x88

Dorm length Twin - 65x93

Double - 80x88

Queen - 86x93 

King - 104x93

Cali-King 100x97

Baby play quilt- 36x36

Sofa snuggle quilt - 66x76