Designed for my owl obsessed son, this toy is very easy to make and can be completed during a single nap.

Spring is a beautiful but also very messy time of year. Depending on the part of the country in which you live, you normally deal with thawing snow or lots of rainy days. Either way, you get mud. In an effort to keep toddlers in a somewhat presentable state, these knit pants fold up, hopefully out of the reach of the majority of splashing. You are on your own for keeping the top half clean!

Party time! Did you know that Petite Purls and my son just turned one? What better way to celebrate than with a simple, fun, handmade gift? The hat will last long past the cake so you can bring it out for each birthday and start a new tradition.

My spring baby was not due to arrive until the summer and one of the first items his tiny body touched was a hand made blanket knit by a kind stranger. That simple garter stitch blanket worked on the diagonal became a fixture in our lives as it followed us from NICU, to car seat to stroller. I was inspired and wanted to make a pattern that would be the perfect gift to celebrate a new life just like we received. X's and O's add interest for the knitter and literally cover the baby with hugs and kisses. Because that is what everyone wants to do, right?

Bath time! And it just seems silly to me to have a washcloths and bath toys. Why not make them one and the same? The cotton yarn is soft on baby's skin but the bobbles really help to scrub away that mysterious sticky green stuff you keep finding behind your kid's ears.

Named for a friend's new babe, this hood is designed for children who just can't stand the confining nature of traditional hats. A choice of braided ties, mini scarf or button closure keeps the hood where it belongs on these free. spirits.