Magnolia Sweetheart Crop Top

 In a couple of days my oldest daughter has her birthday. 13 years old. Time flies is a quote you always hear when it comes to the growing up of your child and I think that's the truest of the truest. It seems like yesterday that the present pediatrician laid her on my chest after a caesarean section and I gently pulled her little finger with the tiny nail away from her eye. Probably that was her favorite pose while in my belly.

Today she is a teen that is totally into fashion, apparal and how she looks. Her favorite brand is Brandy Melville, but with modest pride I can say that she still loves clothes that I make for her. As long as they are picked by herself, that is. Of course.

Beside a store bought present I love to give something handmade and this year it's a little crocheted top.

 


 

 Pattern (with videotutorial): Magnolia Sweetheart Crop Top by  Grace from For The Frills

 Yarn: Sunkissed Breeze by Scheepjes

 

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The Trio Blanket, that I finished in my vacation last week, was featured by Creative Jewish Mom! 


 

Comments

  1. Jenna H.August 17, 2020 at 2:37 PM

    What a cute top! I have always wanted to learn to crochet, and I would definitely love to make a shirt like this - thanks for sharing!
    Jenna ♥
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    1. LizAugust 17, 2020 at 5:00 PM

      Thank you, Jenna. My mother learned me how to crochet, but on YouTube there are lots of tutorials, too. Crochet isn't difficult, you just need a little perserverance.

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  2. ThisiswhereitisatAugust 18, 2020 at 10:10 AM

    What a cute idea x #anythinggoes

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  3. Jeannie Gray KnitsAugust 18, 2020 at 10:13 PM

    Cute top and pretty color!

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    1. LizAugust 18, 2020 at 10:57 PM

      Thank you! The Sunkissed Yarns by Scheepjes are great!

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  4. AnnAugust 24, 2020 at 8:55 PM

    Very cute. Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 25, 2020 at 6:38 PM

    This top is so sweet! I will feature it in this week’s Creative Compulsions. And congrats on having your blanket featured! It looks lovely.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 26, 2020 at 11:11 PM

    Beautiful! You have a very lucky daughter. It will be featured in tomorrow’s Creative Compulsions.

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