This past weekend I went to a baby shower for a friend of mine that is expecting twins before the end of the year. Because owls are all the rage, I decided to make an owl inspired gift set. The first things that I made were the owl hats. I purchased the patter from RKAJ Patterns on etsy. She has a lot of great crocheted hat patterns, including monkeys, snowflakes, Santa and much more. Once the hats were complete I really wanted to make some outfits that would coordinate, so off to Target to pick up a package of onesies and some little pants.
I used an owl for a pattern that I had found over at Skip to My Lou and made it small enough to fit on these newborn onesies. Next stop was the quilt store where I found that great brown mirco fiber fleece that is soooooo soft and flannels of both the lime green and blue that matched perfect along with the brown print to bind the blankets and use as part of the owl applique. Last I added little squares of the flannel and print to the leg of the pants to make them coordinate with the rest of the owl ensemble.
Not wanting big sister to feel left out I made her a hat to match her baby brothers that will be interupting her world very soon. I think these owls hats are going to be a part of my future as I have several friends with little ones on the way. Like I said before owls are everywhere.
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So cute :)
Posted by: Don't Waste your Homemaking | November 07, 2010 at 07:36 PM
Those little hats are absolutely ADORABLE!!!
Posted by: Anne | November 07, 2010 at 09:31 PM
Oh my goodness. SO cute! The big sister is lucky too; she'll love her gift! The matching outfits are fantastic as well; you are very talented!
Posted by: Real Housewife in MN | November 07, 2010 at 09:54 PM
OMG these little outfits are so cute! I'm in love with the hats especially!
Found you on It's So Very Cheri :)
Posted by: Nina@MommaGoRound | November 07, 2010 at 11:47 PM
The hats crack me up! So cute!
Posted by: texttussi @ Pins & Pens | November 08, 2010 at 05:07 AM
This gift is adorable! I am going to check out the crochet pattern- I love those hats!
Posted by: Erica @ B is for Boy | November 08, 2010 at 07:46 AM
These are so cute!
Posted by: Corinna | November 08, 2010 at 09:26 AM
This is very ADORABLE!!!
Posted by: Anne @ floralshowers craft blog | November 08, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Very sweet...brings a smile to my face.
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia | November 08, 2010 at 05:31 PM
Those hats are so CUUUUTE! Love them!
Posted by: Kim @ Second Time Furniture | November 08, 2010 at 05:57 PM
The hats are sooooo very cute. Thanks for making me smile!
Posted by: cristie | November 08, 2010 at 06:57 PM
Wow...awesome! They're adorable! Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: Tiffany | November 08, 2010 at 08:16 PM
Those hats are so incredibly adorable!! What an awesome present!
Posted by: Kimberly | November 08, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Wow these are really cute.
The mom to be will be thrilled to get them.
Posted by: Jacqueline | November 08, 2010 at 10:25 PM
oh these are so cute! Love them!! If you have time come link up to handmade tuesdays at ladybug blessings tomorrow!
Posted by: kristen | November 08, 2010 at 10:44 PM
So adorable! I have one of MY twins sitting on my lap looking at these. She said, "Those are really cute, but look like they were a lot of work!"
I have a link party dedicated to knitting and crochet, called Fibers on Friday. I'd love if you linked these up there, too!
http://plumslife.blogspot.com/2010/11/fibers-on-friday-hat-for-me.html
Posted by: Beth Plummer | November 09, 2010 at 05:28 AM
Love those hats, they're fabulous!
Posted by: Chantal | November 09, 2010 at 05:35 AM
These are absolutely fabulous! I love them!!!
Posted by: Jingle | November 09, 2010 at 09:22 AM
Those hats are so cute! Love them!
Posted by: Amy | November 09, 2010 at 11:05 AM
I love those owl hats!! Do you sell these? I would be interested in buying one or two!
Posted by: Mrs. V | November 09, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Fantastic! Everything is adorable! I know the new mom will love everything, and the twins will wear them often! I'm visiting from NNK, hope you visit me too!
http://www.amaskellantics.com/
Posted by: anne maskell | November 10, 2010 at 07:46 AM
LOVE these hats! So darling! Hope you will link this up at SewWoodsy.blogspot.com!
Posted by: SewWoodsy | November 10, 2010 at 09:46 AM
I collect owls .... little ones. This is adorable and I'll have to remember it for my (soon to be, I hope) grandchildren!
:)
xox
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Reid | November 10, 2010 at 10:30 AM
That is awesome! I would love for you to link up at my Strut Your Stuff Party!
http://danajeanward.blogspot.com/2010/11/strut-your-stuff-party.html
Posted by: Dana | November 10, 2010 at 03:16 PM
LOVEEEEEEEEEE THIS!!!!!!!!!! Those hats are ridiculously cute!!!!!!! Thanks so much for linking up to gettin' crafty on hump day! :)
Posted by: Nikki | November 10, 2010 at 06:44 PM
Thank you so much for sharing your tutorial at the DIY CRAFT TUTORIAL linky party at http://www.FineCraftGuild.com . You are just so creative: these hats look fabulous.
Hope you also found some tutorials in the party for projects that interested you ...
See you back next Wednesday, we hope, and meanwhile, have a creative week,
Rose
Posted by: Rose fr FineCraftGuild.com | November 11, 2010 at 08:53 AM
those are the cutest little hats! i wish I could crochet :)
Posted by: Lindsey @ Piecefully Home | November 11, 2010 at 09:14 AM
adorable!!! owls are so cool right now. in fact, I'm hosting a giveaway for two adorable owl pillows right now. check it out and great work on these outfits!! {especially the hats!}
http://bit.ly/94JxHj
Posted by: meredith | November 11, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Totally adorable!! Wish we actually had hat weather around here!
Posted by: Birgit K. | November 11, 2010 at 11:27 PM
I want one of those hats!!! They are so adorable. I'm a new follower from Friday Favorites. http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Jamie | November 12, 2010 at 07:01 AM
OH my HOOT!! those are SO CUTE!! haha!!
Just adorable!! Thanks for linking up too!!
Posted by: TidyMom | November 12, 2010 at 08:26 AM
I featured these today on Sew Woodsy! Make sure you grab your featured button!
http://sewwoodsy.blogspot.com/2010/11/friday-features_12.html
Posted by: SewWoodsy | November 12, 2010 at 08:52 AM
This is absolutely the cutest thing I have seen. Wish I could crochet..Linking up thru Frugalicious Friday linky party.
Blessings!
Denise
Posted by: [email protected] | November 12, 2010 at 09:23 AM
These are adorable and what a great gift idea! YOu're right - owls seem to be everywhere and my daughter has jumped on the bandwagon. If I was any good at crochet or knitting, I would definitely make one of these hats for her and my granddaughter!
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions | November 12, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Hi! LOVE your crochetted hats! I love to crochet! Will def. check out the etsy site for the patterns.
Love your biography as well. Great to meet other Christians along the "blogging" road! :)
Posted by: Pumpkin Pie Painter | November 12, 2010 at 09:42 PM
These are just adorable!!
Thanks for linking up. And don't forget to enter my along for the ride: designs giveaway! http://bit.ly/9cz33f
Posted by: Laura | November 14, 2010 at 08:41 AM
The hats are adorable! I love owls! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites! Hope you'll link up with us again this week!
Posted by: Jerri | November 17, 2010 at 05:52 PM
Lovely looking collection. They seem soft and comfy too. I love the small shirt and the hats are cute too.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufgy3yLebnA The theme is different from the usual. Keep sharing such ideas.
Posted by: Baby Gift | November 19, 2010 at 05:05 AM
Such a cute hat patterns. I love the way you collected all the patterns and made it a great set. https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&send_id=817789614&email=7cff47bb7cdcb76fbfa15e66c81a1961 Amazing and superb owls designs. Im very much impressed with this themed gift.
Posted by: Baby gift | November 26, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Lovely owl hats. Whoever made that really has talent. Hope I can be able to learn how to do it also. :)
Posted by: Baby Gift Baskets | January 23, 2013 at 02:19 AM
This gift is perfect baby gift. Your thinking is correct.
Thanks......
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Posted by: fostering agencies | March 29, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Whoo, whoo gave you such a fun onesie idea? Baby animal motifs and baby clothes are a fun match.
Onesies carry the theme from top to bottom ;-)
Posted by: Cute Baby Girl Outfits | April 19, 2013 at 05:57 PM
Crocheted baby hats and personalized onesies always say "You're special"
Posted by: Cute Baby Girl Outfits | June 13, 2013 at 12:35 AM