Ride 'Em Cowboy

2 weeks ago my friend's husband called me and told me that they are going to have a little boy. He needed some help surprising his wife, kids & family on Christmas morning (no, my friend did NOT know the sex of her baby). So, I created this little number! They live out in the country and have over 100 horses! What better way to welcome him in than with his own set of cowboy boots and hat!

Infant sizes only

Boots: $15 Hat: $15

Toddler / Child

Hat: $20

Wowzers what a week! It's official - Cranium Creations by Natalie is being consigned! I'm pretty excited about it. So now I have to create more than a few extra hats to put in the shop. My prices in the shop will naturally increase due to the percentage split. But here, on my blog (or through facebook), they will remain the same. So no worries there!

With hunting season and Christmas shopping upon us, my hooks are going to be SMOKIN'!

And not just the consignment fun - oh no! I will also be doing a craft fair at the end of next week. I've always done really well with those in the past, so I'm hoping for some extra cash to come in from that as well.

I've also been working on some local and non-local orders! This one is heading west to the western slope of Wyoming!

"The Fox" (patterned after one I saw online)

Infant/toddler: $15

Child/Adult: $20

"The Panda"

Infant/toddler: $15

Child/Adult: $20

The Millie

I am in love with this hat. So soft and cozy, perfect for the cold weather that is fast approaching!

"The Millie"

Infant/toddler: $12

Child/adult: $17

An Order for Carissa

Here are a few hats that I made for my friend, Carissa.

"Helloooo Kitty!"

Infant/Toddler: $15

Child/Adult: $20

"Varsity" This one was made for a Husker fan! But it can be made to show off your devotion to the team of your choice!

Infant/Toddler: $12 ($15 with earflaps)

Child/Adult: $17 ($20 with earflaps)

These last two were made with the instruction to have main colors of purple & blue. This is what I came up with.

"The Caroline"

Infant/Toddler: $15

Child/Adult: $20

The Triple Headband

Nevermind the boxes in the background, we're moving. Just look at the lovely headband and flower! The flower is a clip, so you can remove it if you want. The headband ties in the back.

$5 for one size fits all.

wow, it's been awhile

Sorry folks! It's been crazy busy around here. We're moving and now that "the holidays" are coming up, people are starting to place orders. So you can imagine what my days are like - packing and sorting during the day and crocheting like a mad woman at night. Lucky for me, I have cheap child labor to help with the housework.
Moving on.
I thought I'd show some of my finished projects.

A girl in my town LOVES some crazy things. She's 15 and is my inspiration for all of my animal projects. This is her second request. (be looking for a lobster, panda bear and I'm sure many more!)

"Ribbitt!"

Infant/toddler: $15 Child/adult: $20

"The Natalie"

 (yes, named after me because I made it FOR me!)

I love the double buttons and I love the holes that are showing through. BUT, if you don't want to see the holes, that's fine too. I'll make it a smidge bigger or you can choose to cover it with a flower!

Infant/toddler: $10 Child/adult: $13

"Mary Janes"

Are these not the most adorable things Ev-uh?! Sized for 0, 3 and 6 months.

Priced at $8, $10, and $12

And last but not least:

"Toothless"

Funny, no?

Infant/toddler: $15 Child/adult: $20

There are a few more to share. Check back soon for more pictures!

Thank you for your orders - with Troy being out of work, these orders are helping to hold things together around here!

Go Navy!!!

So there's this little boy. He's 7. And he's pretty sick. Sick like losing-your-hair sick. Poor kid. So he picked out a hat (the bottom of the two photos) and I whipped that up for him. Knowing his family's love of the Navy, I thought I'd give him the Navy hat as well. I sure do hope he feels better soon.

Go Navy! infants/toddlers $10, child/adult $15

The Parker infant/toddler $10, child/adult $15

Three more for your pleasure!

This first number is such a cool vintage look for any young (or old) man. I'm still trying to get the kinks out with the sizing on it, but well worth the time once it's finished.

The Ehan

infant/toddler: $15 child/adult: $20

This next beauty is something sweet, isn't it? I love the chunkiness of it.

The Kaylie

infant/toddler: $15 child/adult: $20

(I purchased the following hat pattern off of etsy. This is a picture from that order and I can't find the link, SOOO sorry. This picture is not mine but I can totally make the hat for you. :D )

And lastly is this pretty thing. I love how the first stitch of the shell pattern is raised up on this one.

The Makayla

Infant/toddler: $15 Child/Adult: $20

More to come soon!!!

Big Thanks!

I have a few new creations to show you but first they need to be photographed. :)
So until then, I thought it expedient to shout out to all of my faithful hat-wearers out there! I've got creations being worn on the west coast and some as far away as the east coast! (Perhaps someday I'll go international?)  I would have never thought that this would take off like it has!
I am truly thankful to all of you for helping me start this up and keep it going! I love you all!
Thank you SOOOO much.
My hat's off to you!

And a few more...

Some cutesy headbands and other fun little numbers!

The Emma Headband

Infant/Toddler: $5 Child/Adult: $8

The Rylee Headband

Infant/Toddler: $5 Child/Adult: $8

The Marie Headband

(This one is one of those fun ones that wraps over your ears as an ear warmer.)

Infant/Toddler: $8 Child/Adult: $10

The Brooklyn

Infant/Toddler: $12 Child/Adult: $17

The Katie

(Shown with a strap and double-stranded for a chunkier feel)

 Infant/Toddler: $15 Child/Adult: $20 (priced for the chunkier look)

The Katie

(shown with a flower and single stranded - less chunky!)

Infant/Toddler: $12 Child/Adult: $17

The Kim

Infant/Toddler: $15 Child/Adult $20

Spring Boutique!!!

Here they are! The hats to help that warmer weather get ushered in have been created (and in some instances REcreated).
Shall we get started?

The Aimee

Infant/Toddler: $10 child/Adult: $15

The Hadlee

Infant/Toddler: $10 child/Adult: $15

The Nora

Infant/Toddler: $10 Child/Adult: $15

The Taya

Infant/Toddler: $10 Child/Adult: $15

The Lily

Infant/Toddler: $10 Child/Adult: $15

The Grace

Infant/Toddler: $10 Child/Adult: $15

Butterfly Kisses

Infant/Toddler: $10 Child/Adult: $15

SO SORRY

I've been MIA since I was out of town for a few weeks and my internet has been SO screwy lately. So this past Monday I cancelled our internet service with the satellite company and today Qwest got us hooked up. It's amazing how much I use the internet. I've been lost without it.
I also received a new laptop for my birthday from my darling husband. So within the next few days I'll be posting my latest creations.
This weekend I have a "Spring Boutique" that I'll be selling my spring line at. I'm so excited to welcome in spring with more lacy looking hats, headbands and fun colors!

Thank you for being patient with me. Give me a few more days to get my pics uploaded! I hope you'll be pleased with the outcome of some of the creations!

Keepin' Warm with The Elizabeth

Created with my darling niece in mind, "The Elizabeth" is a must for anyone who lives in a cold climate. The puff stitch keeps the head cozy warm on those chilly days. Mix it up with any edge and accessory for completely different looks.

Baby/Toddler: $12 Child/Adult: $17

(shown with brim and with earflaps)

This One's For The Boys!

You read that title and started singing that song, didn't you?  Well, this post is all about boys. The Hunter (a bomber-style hat), the Parker (a brimmed beanie with strap) and The Brody (a standard beanie) are for those cute little guys runnin' around out there.

The Hunter

Babies/Toddlers: $15 Child/Adult: $20

The Parker

Baby/Toddler: $10 Child/Adult $15

The Brody

Baby/Toddler: $10 Child/Adult $15

Some of my Girlies!

These two hats are in honor of some of my closest girlies. Introducing "The Sara" (in teal and brown) and "The Raquel" (in pink and aqua).

The Sara has double raised strands that add an air of being knit to it. It can be made sporting any style edge! Make it fun, funky or flirty!

Baby/Toddler: $10 Child/Adult: $15

"The Raquel" is more of a lacy look made with a series of shell stitches. This one has a large, chunky flower (because I needed it to match the little one's outfit) but it will look really nice with a delicate one as well.

Baby/Toddler: $10 Child/Adult: $15

Do you smell something?

The next in line for The Animal Series - "The Li'l Stinker" is so STINKIN' cute! (Pun totally intended.)

This skunk hat would be so great paired with an applique onesie that says "Little Stinker" or even as the hat for a Halloween costume! I can't really see an adult wearing this (unless it IS for a skunk costume) - but maybe someone would want it that big. BTW - the stripe goes all the way to the bottom of the hat in the back. Guess I should've done a back view, sorry.

Baby/Toddler - $15 Child/Adult- $20

Bring on the Swiss Alps!

Let's just say, "Fun and Funky!"  This beauty was worked up with the cold weather in mind!  I love the colors, the details and EVERYTHING about it.  The pompoms on the end are so cute and adds a little pizzazz, don't you think?  And as I was sitting here editing the photos, I thought, "Ooooh, next one I lose the chain and put the pompoms by the ears!  FUN!"  We'll see how that turns out.
Anyway.  Here is "The Alpine" hat.  Baby/toddler $15. Child/Adult $20

Hooooo U Lookin' At?

"The Owl" hat is a new favorite around here. He's the first in line of the "animal" series. 

Keep a look out for other critters and creatures coming soon! 

Made with little flaps to cover the ears (add some braids at the bottom for girls or just a chain for boys to tie it into place), this little guy can be made with TONS of personality in mind. Go with bright vibrant colors if you're kinda spunky or add a small flower at the top for a touch of girliness. You can completely omit the flaps and leave it plain if you'd like.

babies/toddlers: $15 child/adult: $20



Flap, flap, flap away!!!

Doesn't this one just scream "Flapper!"  I love it!  Appropriately named for my favorite 6 year-old girl!

This one looks lovely with a grosgrain ribbon (shown) or a beautiful satin ribbon looks just as nice.

"The Zoe" is just beautiful, no?

baby/toddler $12, child/adult $17

The top pic is "The Addie".  It looks pretty snug on my stand because I made it iiiiitty-biiiitty for a newborn.  It can be made any size, though.  The bottom two are called "The Allyson" - perfect for hot summer days!

Each hat is baby/toddler $10 and child/adult $15.

My favorite little Two Year Old looks A-Ma-Zing in this little hat,  Here's "The Phoebe"!  It takes a little more time and yarn so the prices for baby/toddlers are $15 and child/adult are $20.  Don't you just love the orange/aqua combo?  I Lo-Ho-Hove it!!!  I feel so pretty when I wear it with my silky scarf!  Enjoy!

Everyone's Favorite

Since my BFF is Anna, this hat is appropriately named!  Everyone seems to love this hat and since Anna is my favorite girlie, well - there you go! 

Introducing "The Anna"!!

Priced at $10 for babies/toddlers and $15 for kids/adults

Get creative with this one! It looks great with any style edge (photographed with a brim, scallop and picot) and any accessory!