Baby toys

With the new niece on the way [I always spell niece wrong. The i before e rule isn't enough to convince me], I've been on a baby-toy-making kick. I got a pattern for this from Etsy, and I've since made three of them:

 The rings are different sizes, fabric, stuffed with fluffs. The cone is, too, so it's not hard like the plastic version of this. Plus, I can make it out of whatever cute fabric I want.

Of course, I've made an all-pink option for the future niece, and I have a less girly one for an all-boy family. 

New niece on the way!

I have been an aunt since I was 13 years old, and in that time I have gained 5 nephews. Now, 14 years later, I am expecting my first niece! Everything crafty in my family has magically turned from blue to pink, and my sewing/craft room is no exception. I have about 9 projects that are all unfinished, but the first thing I completed was a request of my mother:

It is a standard granny square crocheted blanket. I used Bernat baby yarn with a pearlized sheen, so it looks very fancy. 
For the ribbon space, I used a treble stitch with chain 3/skip 3 in between. 
For the scalloped edging, I crocheted single, half double, double-treble-double (all in one stitch opening), then the reverse, and a slip stitch in between each scallop. 

Mom wanted this for baby Ivey's dedication. I am supposed to make booties and a hat to match. It's on my project to-do list. Currently I'm crocheting Ivey an afghan of my own choosing, and a little boy one to match for my best friend's upcoming nephew.