Getting Crafty With My Time

I didn’t do much crocheting over the holidays, but realized I was missing it. Having a crochet hook in my hand while I watch TV in the evening allows me to still do something creative and constructive with my time.  Further inspiration was provided when I flipped through the pages of a book of patterns I received as a Christmas gift.  It was time to get back into the rhythm of the hook.
 
I found a cute pattern for a child’s hat which could be sized for a baby or a larger child.  Below are the coordinating hats I made for my two granddaughters.

These were quick and easy to make, and a good project to get me started again.  Plus, my two-year-old granddaughter’s excitement when she saw me working on them was beyond gratifying.  (Though I am not sure if she was excited about the hats, or just wanted to play with the soft, squishy balls of yarn.)
 
Either way, it was a fun project to do.  And who knows, perhaps someday I will pass this skill on to the girls.  I firmly believe my central role as a grandparent is to love and support my granddaughters.  Any additional skills I can pass along will be an additional bonus.  If my husband can pass along some basic woodworking skills and I can pass along a craft or two, it will be time well spent for all of us.