Any crafty Mommas on here already itching to get started on their nursery? I like to knit, crochet, and draw (amateur at all). I just started testing out a baby blanket pattern, and later I'll crochet tiny clouds and stars to hang in a mobile. Once I figure out my nursery theme I'll make some wall art... I just keep adding to my list of projects and I'd love to hear what others are planning! Inspiration and progress photos welcome!
I used to crochet a lot. I still have So. Much. Yarn. It makes DH raging mad 🤣. But I really haven’t had time to pick it up since DS was born. I have been thinking I might crochet a blanket for this LO. But that’s all I might do realistically.
I’ve never done a real nursery, but love to see everyone else’s! I painted a few small canvases when we moved into this house and they’re hung in what we call the playroom - which I guess also doubles as the nursery at night once baby moves out of our room. 3 are trucks from Goodnight Construction Site, and 3 are from other kids books. With 3 boys and that being a shared space, even if this one is a girl, I’m not sure how much I would change it up in there. Even though it would be fun to be girly for once haha.
I started crocheting when I was expecting DS3 as a way to deal with my gender disappointment. We found out his sex with NIPT and it was just too early for me. I think I might be team green this round, since it’s really probably our last, I’m not ready to give up any dreams yet! One of the blankets I made for DS3 is still his favorite, but the other I kept for nicer occasions and he doesn’t associate it as his. It’s light blue with a diamond pattern and made out of sport yarn so it’s really light and drapey. I think I’ll make a hat to coordinate with it. A different one, because pixie style hats stay on so much better! I’ve already been working on another sport yarn blanket, it was going to be gender neutral and made ahead as a gift someday, but I started it over once I found out I was pregnant and am making it much more lacy. I think I’ll make a hat to go with it too and bring both sets with me when I deliver. If I never use it, it will make a really nice gift for someone. And it’s been nice to work on through the really nauseas moments.
I have some sewing projects bookmarked for if I ever get out of 1st tri.
I'm so excited about this thread and to hear about other people's crafty ideas! I'm not cool enough to have a plan for a whole nursery, mostly because my crafting skills are mainly limited to yarn crafts but I'm crocheting a stuffed dinosaur for my little one and I will probably crochet a blanket with a dinosaur on it. I started on the stuffed animal last night when I got the NIPT results back that the baby is healthy.
All the crocheting is so cool. I’ve never tried it before. I arm-knitted a blanket last year and was so pleasantly surprised to learn that it only takes an evening to make an entire blanket!
I’m not typically crafty except during pregnancy. For DD2 I cross-stitched a “mandala rooster” pattern I found on Etsy. Gave my hands something to do. This time I ordered the materials to make a cross-stitch peacock, and I should be able to start next week.
@Blondesweety444 I've been storing my yarn in two different places so DH never sees exactly how much I've accumulated! But honestly it's barely even a real collection compared to serious knitters...
@bluecampanula I've made a few very light and airy blankets for friends, but I just started making a slightly bulkier one using Farmhouse-style granny squares. It's not exactly the image of a "baby blanket" but it'll be useful someday, if not right away. Idk, this is my first baby and I have hardly any concept of what's appropriate for baby gear 🤷♀️
@dinomeetsjedi that already sounds like an awesome plan to me! I'm still working my way up to crocheting stuffed animals.
@loveanddatadriven that's a beautiful pattern! I tried cross stitch once and was immediately overwhelmed, so I'm very impressed!
I'm so excited for the cooler fall weather - crafting season is here!
I’m not a sewing/crocheting person (I wish!) but I did some custom painting projects for DS3’s nursery that I’m pretty proud of. A couple signs for a gallery wall and little forest animals on each of the letter blocks for his name.
This is my favorite crochet project to date. It took forrreeeeevvvveeerrrr but it turned out so beautiful. I’m thinking I want to make one of these again (this one was a gift).
@emky0704 The blanket DS3 still loves is bulkier, it’s bernat blanket yarn. I loved it for tummy time because it was like it’s own rug, and I think he’s loved it for sleeping with as he got older because it’s more weighted. Blankets can be such a variety and they’re all helpful in some way.
@bluecampanula that's a great idea to use it as a rug! Makes me feel a lot more confident about the pattern I chose! I'll share a pic of it when I'm done, but this is my usual go-to baby blanket. I'll probably end up making this again too because it's a pretty quick pattern.
I mostly knit but have done a small amount of crocheting for knitting projects. I want to try to crochet a baby blanket, there are just so many cute ones!
I also love the felt mobiles and really want to try making one. They are quite pricey on Etsy but are so cute. Crocheting clouds and stars is a great idea too.
Thank you for starting this thread. I'd love to see and hear what other mommas are making!
I crocheted DD6’s baby blanket and plan to make one for this LO, as well! It turned out pretty good, it’s very heavy and large, though. I made it in yellow and gray for gender neutral colors. I think the next one will be a hexagon pattern in neutral colors since we’re Team Green this time around.
I’m reviving this thread because I’m curious how everyone’s projects are going!
I made DS6 a set of pjs for Christmas and had enough leftover to attempt a baby bodysuit. I umm… put the lap neck together kind of backwards so hopefully it won’t look too dumb. But I’m also too lazy to take it all apart and start over. I’ll finish the bottom/snaps tomorrow.
@bluecampanula Oh my gosh, how cuuuuuuute! I’m dying over the koalas. I’ll have to take a picture of my baby blanket tomorrow, I’m a little over halfway finished.
I’m a lot further along with it than I thought! I’m just planning to repeat the color pattern one more time and then do a border with the white and the blue.
Here's where I'm at with my blanket, I only have a few more color rows left. Then I'll weave in the ends and put a bauble border on it. It's my first crochet project and I think my tension might be too tight but I like how it's turning out!
Thanks @aloha_mama! I knit before so I felt I got the hang of it pretty quickly (though not without the help of YouTube). I bought this pattern for $6 from Etsy and it's very detailed so that helped too! I used the yarn and colors she recommended!
I finished a blanket and I'm currently working on a set of animal drawings and a crochet mobile. My nursery colors (based on thrifted furniture) are earthy teal, terracotta orange, and spring green. The elephant drawing is in progress, and I still need a 3rd animal with a teal background. I've just randomly chosen to draw animals that I love, no real theme. The mobile doesnt fit the color theme because I'm just using whatever yarn scraps I have left. And honestly I might never finish it...
😍 You ladies are so talented. The only crafts I'm any good at are card making and paper crafts. I have a Cricut so my current project is making vinyl stickers to personalise some things for a godparent proposal box.
I have been working on an embroidery piece for DD5's new room since we are doing some moving around for new baby. She picked the pattern and helped with the colors too.
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I started crocheting when I was expecting DS3 as a way to deal with my gender disappointment. We found out his sex with NIPT and it was just too early for me. I think I might be team green this round, since it’s really probably our last, I’m not ready to give up any dreams yet! One of the blankets I made for DS3 is still his favorite, but the other I kept for nicer occasions and he doesn’t associate it as his. It’s light blue with a diamond pattern and made out of sport yarn so it’s really light and drapey. I think I’ll make a hat to coordinate with it. A different one, because pixie style hats stay on so much better! I’ve already been working on another sport yarn blanket, it was going to be gender neutral and made ahead as a gift someday, but I started it over once I found out I was pregnant and am making it much more lacy. I think I’ll make a hat to go with it too and bring both sets with me when I deliver. If I never use it, it will make a really nice gift for someone. And it’s been nice to work on through the really nauseas moments.
I have some sewing projects bookmarked for if I ever get out of 1st tri.
I’m not typically crafty except during pregnancy. For DD2 I cross-stitched a “mandala rooster” pattern I found on Etsy. Gave my hands something to do. This time I ordered the materials to make a cross-stitch peacock, and I should be able to start next week.
@bluecampanula I've made a few very light and airy blankets for friends, but I just started making a slightly bulkier one using Farmhouse-style granny squares. It's not exactly the image of a "baby blanket" but it'll be useful someday, if not right away. Idk, this is my first baby and I have hardly any concept of what's appropriate for baby gear 🤷♀️
@dinomeetsjedi that already sounds like an awesome plan to me! I'm still working my way up to crocheting stuffed animals.
@loveanddatadriven that's a beautiful pattern! I tried cross stitch once and was immediately overwhelmed, so I'm very impressed!
I'm so excited for the cooler fall weather - crafting season is here!
I'll share a pic of it when I'm done, but this is my usual go-to baby blanket. I'll probably end up making this again too because it's a pretty quick pattern.
I also love the felt mobiles and really want to try making one. They are quite pricey on Etsy but are so cute. Crocheting clouds and stars is a great idea too.
Thank you for starting this thread. I'd love to see and hear what other mommas are making!
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-midwife-blanket
I found this after spotting the blanket on Call The Midwife - luckily someone else saw it and loved this pattern too!
Tip: create your chain very loosely. Maybe I just hold too much tension but I had to redo the beginning three times before I got it right
This is the pattern for my blanket above. Its a very thick and heavy blanket. Definitely not for shoving in a diaper bag.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crocodile-stitch-baby-blanket
I made DS6 a set of pjs for Christmas and had enough leftover to attempt a baby bodysuit. I umm… put the lap neck together kind of backwards so hopefully it won’t look too dumb. But I’m also too lazy to take it all apart and start over. I’ll finish the bottom/snaps tomorrow.
@aloha_mama you're so close to being done and it looks so soft! All of my crochet blankets are much stiffer.
@aloha_mama That looks great and so soft!
Here's where I'm at with my blanket, I only have a few more color rows left. Then I'll weave in the ends and put a bauble border on it. It's my first crochet project and I think my tension might be too tight but I like how it's turning out!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/813448294/crochet-pattern-the-rainbow-bobble?ref=yr_purchases
The elephant drawing is in progress, and I still need a 3rd animal with a teal background. I've just randomly chosen to draw animals that I love, no real theme.
The mobile doesnt fit the color theme because I'm just using whatever yarn scraps I have left. And honestly I might never finish it...
I have been working on an embroidery piece for DD5's new room since we are doing some moving around for new baby. She picked the pattern and helped with the colors too.