Several years ago, I started a little blog called, Splinters in my Forehead.  You can read about why I named it that here.  I really enjoyed updating it from time to time, and I kind of miss it.  I don't have little kids anymore, dang punks keep growing up on me 😉  Anyway, much of my time now is devoted to designing and making crochet blankets.  That may not be as funny as the antics of my tiny humans, but it can still be humorous and entertaining!  So, I'm going to attempt to duplicate the feel of that blog here.  Because, who doesn't like to laugh a little...

Anyway,

Here is what I've been up to most recently!

I'm sure you've all seen the PRINCESS DRESS BLANKETS that are super popular right now!  If not, Google is your friend, check it out!  They are adorable.  I no longer have little girls running around, but I do have a couple of punk boys still living at home, and I felt the need to create something special for them.  We are a Super Hero loving family (okay, most of us are) and it was suggested to me by my adult son that we need CAPES.  So, off I went to create something fantastic!

This is my result:

The Bat Cape!

Now, that BAT guy is not my favorite hero.  At all.  But, he happens to be this particular Punk's favorite, by far.  So, I made this one first, especially for him.  Dang, was that boy excited.  That makes a mama happy.

The Super Cape!

(model is not my son)

I had a little boy many years ago that decided at age 3 that he WAS Superman.  He insisted his Primary teacher call him Superman.  The kid.  Was.  Obsessed!  It was adorable, but also very difficult.  Because in the early 90's, there wasn't a lot of Superman merchandise readily available.  That's all changed now, of course.  This design is a nod to my son's childhood hero.  And, the pattern comes in THREE sizes, so even your grown hero can have his own cape!  

I didn't want to copy the logo or infringe on copyrights or trademarks in any way, so if you want an "S" or an oval that goes under the bat, you will have to add that yourself.  I'm sure google or pinterest call help you with crochet letters and basic shapes.  

When my kids were little, they would wear their daddy's work shirts,  buttoned only at the neck as capes.  They spent hours running around my tiny house saving the world.  But, since something fastened around a child's neck isn't exactly safe,  I designed these capes to be worn without anything around the neck.  My little ones would have looooooved them!  Of course you can work these up in girly colors too!

When the tiny heroes of today are tired from their adventures, they can just turn the cape around and have a cozy blanket to snuggle up in.  

I designed these capes/blankets to use super bulky weight yarn, such as Bernat Blanket Yarn (Bat) or Bernat Softy Chunkee (Super)  and a 12 mm hook.  They work up quickly and only cost about $30 to make.

If you have little heros in your life, you'll love this  pattern  <--- click here

If you don't crochet, and want me to make a blanket for you or your favorite Do-Gooder,  click over to my Etsy page and I can hook you up!

Featured Designer

It all started with an alligator!



I'm so excited to be this week's featured designer at Rebeckah's Treasures!  I first "met" Rebeckah back in the spring when I posted a picture of my Thick and Fluffy Alligator Blanket on a reptile roundup she posted on her Facebook page.  It was my very first blanket design, and I was telling everyone I possibly could about it.  



Pattern available for purchase here
To buy a finished blanket, click here




Rebeckah was very sweet and added it to her Pinterest board.  I'll be forever grateful for the kindness she, and so many wonderful people in the crochet industry have shown me!

So, please, go check out Rebeckah's Treasures!  She has some amazing designs!

Crazy for Elephants!

  Well, it's been a crazy few months!  I apologize for so severely neglecting my crochet blog!  I have been very busy designing new patterns and crocheting blankets to fill orders.  I'd like to share a few of my of my designs with you!

In May, I released my Bulky Hippo for Two Blanket  

The response was amazing! 

I quickly followed with my Bulky Elephant Blanket for Two in June, and I must say, I've been nothing less than shocked at the reaction and support for this fun blanket!

 
                                                                                      Now, it's also available in kid size!

Since then, I designed a Bulky Walrus Blanket for Two. Perfect for snuggling and playing footsies!



Next is my Bulky Friendly Dragon Blanket.  I made this at the request of my sister in law.  She wanted it to resemble a certain dragon from a certain movie...  It can also look like something completely original as well



    

Finally, my latest design is the Baby Elephant Carseat Blanket.  This sweet blanket cocoon around baby's feet while in the carseat.  It keeps baby's feet tucked in and doesn't interfere with the car seat's function.  (Never place anything behind baby, or between baby and the car seat.  See your car seat manufacturer's instructions before using this blanket)
 
Available in infant or toddler size!

     


All my patterns may be purchased in my Ravelry Store

If you want to purchase finished blankets, please go to my Etsy Shop

I have exciting new designs in the works, so check back soon!

Alligator Blanket

Here he is!

My newly designed alligator blanket!

He's warm, fluffy and not at all scary!

I looked high and low for a crocheted alligator blanket, and couldn't find what I wanted, so I just designed my own!  And, I love him!

Of course, I'd love to make one for you too!

I used a swampy looking green, perfect for our little (okay, large!) reptile!  I used Lion Brand Homespun Quick and Thick yarn (that's a mouthful!) in Herb Garden green.  So soft, thick and fluffy.  Seriously, you won't ever want to be with out your alligator!  

My blankets cocoon around your calves and feet, so you don't have to keep tucking them in like a normal blanket.

I can make them in child or adult sizes.

Message me, or check out my Etsy shop!  

My Alligator on Etsy 

Mermaid Tails

These multi-colored mermaid tail blankets are perfect for any one to snuggle up in! It opens up in the back so you can get wrapped up nice and cozy!

It's made with multiple strands of luxurious yarn! This is a very soft, heavy, and comfortable blanket! The very best quality of yarn is used! 

These blankets are made to order! You choose your size (from toddler to full grown adult!) and color!

Preschool - 34 inches long from fin to top. 29 inches wide. - $75

Child/Small Adult - 44 inches long from fin to top. 35 inches wide. - $100

Average Adult - 55 inches long from top to fin. 40 inches wide. -  $125

Tall Adult - 60 inches from top to fin. 45 inches wide. - $150

*****Price can be given on request for any adjustment*****

This is a perfect Christmas, birthday, or any time gift for the mermaid lover in your life!

Shark Blanket

This grey shark blanket would be perfect for any one to snuggle up in! It opens from the side of the sharks mouth so you can get wrapped up nice and cozy!

It's made from two luxurious strands of Lion Brand Yarn, Hometown USA. This is a very soft, heavy, and comfortable blanket! The very best quality of yarn is used! 

It can be made any size from toddler to full grown adult! It can also be made in any color!

Preschool - 34 inches long from fin to top. 29 inches wide. - $75

Child/Small Adult - 44 inches long from fin to top. 35 inches wide. - $100

Average Adult - 55 inches long from top to fin. 35 inches wide. - $125

Tall Adult - 60 inches from top to fin. 35 inches wide. - $150

***Price can be given on request for any adjustments***

This is a perfect Christmas, birthday, or any time gift for the shark lover in your life!

Made from a pattern by MJ's Off the Hook Designs.