Grandma Swills' Handcrafted Knits

Easter Photoshoot

2014-04-05T22:55:00.003-07:00

SOMEBUNNY LOVES ME!

2014-03-15T14:54:00.001-07:00

Crochet Rabbit Hat with Flexible Ears and Flower.

Ears contain wire so they can be bent to any shape.

Shown here in child size with grey, pink, and white. Can be done in any colour.

Can also be made in various sizes including baby* and adult**.

PRICE: $30
*baby: $25

**adult size: $35

Knitted and Crocheted Sweaters for Penguins in Oil Spill

2014-03-06T20:09:00.002-08:00

Okay, so as an avid knitter, I have received several links over the last few years from friends who thought of me when they saw the call for mini sweaters to be knit and sent to help penguins who had been affected by an oil spill. It was said that the sweaters would keep them from trying to clean themselves and ingesting the toxic oil.

Click here for an example of such links.

So many friends were sending me these links, that I thought I should look into it more. What a FUN idea! I get to do what I love (knit!) AND save an adorable creature in the process!

Well, when I looked into it, I found this:
The Great Penguin Sweater Fiasco

Because the call was outdated, they were getting more sweaters than they actually needed. Each time a friend sent me the link, I would explain that it was old.

Well, tonight a friend sent me a NEW link. I was about to tell her the same "outdated" story, but noticed it was from this month! So I went back to the "Fiasco" article and notice the update:

UPDATE, March 2014: The Phillip Island penguin foundation have changed their tune, and put out a new call for more sweaters, with predictably huge amounts of media coverage. They strongly imply in their advertising that this will save oil-soaked penguins (although there’s been no oil spill since 2001). If you read the fine print, you find out the sweaters will actually be sold in the gift shop. I guess “knit sweaters for us to sell in our gift shop” is not the sort of thing that goes viral.

They want more sweaters AND they aren't even being used for the penguins! They are being sold in their gift shop! WHAT A HOAX!

Although, THIS article, claims that the money is actually then being used by the foundation to help the penguins.

Wow. Playing on the emotions of us caring/loving knitters who just want to warm hearts... very very disappointing.

For those who are still looking to knit for a cause, try "Knit for Kids" sponsored by World Vision.

CLICK HERE to visit their website.

Animal Hats

2014-03-06T12:31:00.001-08:00

Click on animal you wish to view,

Click HERE to see all hats labeled "ANIMAL"

Sock Monkey (Baby/Child)
Zebra

Beary Cute!

2014-02-14T12:13:00.000-08:00

Beary Cute Crochet Hat

2014-02-14T12:09:00.004-08:00

Handmade with soft and fuzzy acrylic yarns.

Colour requests can be made.

PRICE: $25
*Child: $30
**Adult: $35

The Aviator

2014-02-10T07:15:00.004-08:00

Featured Item: Crochet Aviator Hat with Goggles

Photography by: Danielle Herakovic

Visit the photographer's website:

Herakovic Photography

Handmade Chunky Crochet Cowl Hood

2014-01-26T21:38:00.002-08:00

$40

This handmade cowl:

- is made using Lionbrand's "Homespun Thick and Quick Yarn"

- is super soft and fuzzy!

- is seamless

- can serve as both a chunky cowl and a hood for those extra cold days.

- is made to order just for YOU! (Please allow 2-3 weeks for creation and shipping)

- Measures approximately 10 inches tall by 36 inches around (may differ slightly with each cowl, as items are made to order)

- is made to order in your choice of 24 colours! (shown here in "Edwardian" colour. Photo below shows colour options. Please note: colour requests depend on availability)


Colour Choice for Cowl

Crocheted Ballet Flats - Adult Women's Slippers

2014-01-02T12:28:00.000-08:00

Slippers are crocheted with double yarn for extra thickness and warmth.

Can be made in any combinations of colours.
Shown here in multicoloured base (black and grey) with multicoloured accent (black and purple). Solid colours or multicolours possible.

Please specify shoe size and colour preference at the time of ordering.

$30 per pair

Flavie

2013-12-10T22:02:00.000-08:00

This photoshoot coming all the way from Honduras!

Featured Item: Rudolph Christmas Baby Hat

Photography by: Just Smile Photography
Visit the photographer's website:
http://jsmilebydya.com/

Christmas Cutie

2013-12-04T21:04:00.001-08:00

Featured Item: Christmas Cutie Crochet Hat

Photography by: Danielle Herakovic
Visit the photographer's website:

Herakovic Photography

"Christmas Cutie" Crochet Hat

2013-12-04T20:56:00.000-08:00

Handmade crochet Christmas bonnet with earflaps is made with soft Lion Brand Homespun Yarn.

Can also be made in various sizes including child* and adult**.
PRICE: $25

*child size: $30

**adult size: $35

Run Run Rudolph

2013-11-28T21:22:00.003-08:00

Featured Item: Handmade Child's Crochet Rudolph Hat

Photography by: Danielle Herakovic
Visit the photographer's website:

Herakovic Photography

Handmade Child's Crochet Rudolph Hat

2013-11-28T21:11:00.006-08:00

Photo Credit: Herakovic Photography

Hat is made with soft, acrylic wools.
Antlers are made with felt and stuffed with poly-fiberfill.

Sizes: ages 2-10
(Please specify when placing order)

PRICE: $30

To see this hat in infant size, click here.

Special Request - Google Hat

2013-11-08T08:00:00.000-08:00

This project came in as a special request from a woman whose son works for Google. Her son just had a baby and she thought a "Google" hat would be appropriate. Here's what I came up with!

CUSTOM KNITS can be made by special request. Prices will be determined at the time of request.

Crochet Camera Lens Buddy

2013-10-18T13:31:00.000-07:00

These buddies are made with an elastic center that can be stretched to fit right over your camera lens! They are a great help in getting the attention of little ones!

PRICE: $10

Duck Dynasty Beard Hat with Beanie

2013-09-26T10:29:00.002-07:00

A friend of mine asked me to help her out with her Hallowe'en costume this year. THIS was the result!

Handmade using acrylic yarns.
Detachable beard (buttons into the inside of the hat) for use of the hat on its own!
Machine washer and dryer safe!

Size: Adult
For more accurate sizing, please include circumference of head at time of placing order.

PRICE: $40

"Monkey Business" Crochet Hat

2013-09-02T16:45:00.000-07:00

Makes a great hat for your own little monkey!

Handmade using cozy acrylic yarns, as well as button eyes.

Have a girl? Add a flower free of charge!

Machine washer and dryer safe!

Size: Newborn - 1 year (please specify when ordering)

For more accurate sizing, please include circumference of baby's head at time of placing order.

Can also be made in various sizes including child* and adult**.
PRICE: $25

*child size: $30

**adult size: $35

Handmade Crocheted Specialty Cell Phone, iPod, Camera Case

2013-07-02T18:59:00.003-07:00

FOX

Can be made custom to fit any size of cell phone, iPod, or camera.

Button and loop for securing the top.

Any animal/design requests can be attempted.

Price: $15

"Monster Mike" Hat

2013-06-15T20:25:00.000-07:00

Monster can be made in any variety of colours.

Can also be made in various sizes including child* and adult**.
PRICE: $25

*child size: $30

**adult size: $35

"Baby P"

2013-05-22T20:46:00.001-07:00

"Ride 'em Cowboy" Handmade Crochet Cowboy Costume/Photo Prop Set

2013-03-26T18:58:00.000-07:00

Set includes Cowboy Hat, Boots, & Vest.

Hat has wire in the brim to keep it shaped.

Boots & Vest with fabric star patches sewn on.

Size: 0-12 months

Set can be made in any colour combination.

Please specify age/size, and colour when ordering.

PRICE: $65 for the set

If wishing to purchase individual items:
Hat: $25
Vest: $25
Boots: $20

Handmade Crochet Baby Snail Photo Prop

2013-03-26T18:40:00.001-07:00

Hat with snail shell
Size: 0-12 months

Hat and shell can be made in any colour combination.

Please specify age/size, and colour when ordering.

PRICE: $35

Mackenzie

2013-03-08T11:41:00.000-08:00

Baby Monkey

2013-03-04T08:24:00.002-08:00