Ever tied a tie?

It had been a looong time ago since i last tied a tie. When i was a young kid someone showed me once. I must admit i fumbled around a bit at first. But when you figure it out, it's not that hard.

I made these three kids' neck ties and i think they came out real cute! I think i will be putting some labels on the back and get them ready to be put up for sale one day. For the light blue tie i made an applique of a flower that i drew in Illustrator, printed on felt with some vliesofix on the back, and ironed&sewed on the bottom front. Gonna make some more pretty appliques! You could wear the ties as an adult, but then they are verrrry short! A bit weird. But possible. but weird. hehe.

The crochet hat was very much a trial project. Size is for kids around 2 years or so. I used yarn i had laying around which i wasn't going to move with me. That explains why the colors are all mixed up and not really color coordinated. Frugal thinking! Use what you got. Maybe i will pretty it up with a flower brooch or something that i first still have to make. ;) Now that i've at least figured out how to do it, i have already put some pink yarn aside to take as carry on luggage. I should be able to make another during the 7,5 hour flight!

Oh yeah, i'm also working on a sew along with Nico. Had i mentioned that already? I think we both had planned to have it finished by now, but both of us had to re-prioritize! My version of the cape is almost ready!