Child monkey hats come in all sorts of colors but here is a pair in grey, black and white for a pair of brothers. The brothers wanted something that was the same, but different and as one was 9 years old and the other only 3 months they didn’t want to look identical, just similar. {Read More…}
Pink and purple monkey hat and matching bag!
Monkey hat and matching bag? Of course! Here is a Ruby and Custard pink and purple stripe sock monkey hat with its very own matching bag – full on monkey style obviously! This order came from two ladies who wanted a special sock monkey hat in pink, lilac and purple stripes with a super-sized flower {Read More…}
Grey monkey hats for gorgeous little boys
Look at this pair of blue and grey monkey hats! Cheeky or what? 🙂 I recently received an inquiry to ask if I would make a grey and blue sock monkey hat in the same style as the grey and red sock monkey hats – they wanted something just the same but with navy blue rather {Read More…}
Ahoy! Pirate hats for monkeys and owls!
Pirate hats are a lot of fun to make! I made a pirate owl hat recently and it has sparked off a bit of a trend! I was asked to make a pair of pirate hats for two pirate-mad bothers and to make another pirate owl hat for an owl-loving little boy! The brothers wanted {Read More…}
Handmade pink monkey hat
A pink monkey hat is a Ruby and Custard classic. They were one of my first designs and I really enjoy making them but they have been on a bit of a holiday recently. I have been so busy making other things that I haven’t had time to make any more. So, when I was {Read More…}
Crochet Monkey Hat
Look at this photo of a Ruby & Custard crochet monkey hat! I have just received the most wonderful photo of a new Ruby & Custard model! This is the absolutely gorgeous AJ! AJ is modelling a Ruby & Custard classic – the blue and white striped sock monkey hat! Made from soft 100% cotton {Read More…}
Crochet sock monkey bag
I’ve been having some crochet fun and making some very useful, little, smiling monkeys – bags! Each bag has sticky out ears, shiny button eyes and a plenty of space for all the precious things a little girl may need to carry around with her 🙂 So far I’ve done two colour ways in shades of pink {Read More…}
Crochet doll hats
I’m busy keeping tiny heads warm with crochet doll hats! My little girl has just reached the age where she is interested in dolls – every time she sees one she shouts “Dolly!” So, as a surprise I bought her a ‘My first Baby Annabell’ by Zapf and she was so excited! We’ve called her Poppy. {Read More…}
Inspired by Cath Kidston hat in crochet
An ode to the wonderful Cath Kidston a Cath Kidston hat! I have had a very longstanding love affair with Cath Kidston. I love the vintage feel and the color palette used through their products –the gorgeous clashing colors alongside muted shades make my heart sing! I took a little time out from making Christmas {Read More…}