Latte Lovers Bridal Shower + $25 Target Giveaway!

If you’ve been following my posts for Target’s “Be Yourself, Together campaign here and here, you know that I’ve been highlighting the unique differences each member of a couple brings to a relationship, and how they find common ground. One thing that both the couples I’ve shared have in common is a love for coffee. So what better theme for a bridal shower than Latte Lovers!

I love showers that have a theme, an interactive element, and of course wonderful gift ideas that go along with both! The perfect gift for this occasion? The Keurig Vue V500 Brewer! It comes with a 12 pack of various coffees and teas, and also makes hot cocoa, iced beverages and more.

For the interactive element, whip up some cupcakes and cookies with Caphalon Bakeware, and set up a decorating station with frosting, sprinkles, colored sugars, and more so your guests create their own sweet treats to go along with their lattes!

I hope you’ve enjoyed these ideas for a Latte Lovers Bridal Shower! Now for the giveaway. For your chance to win a $25 gift card, simply visit the Target Wedding Catalog and leave a comment on this post about an item you think would make a fabulous bridal shower gift. Please leave your comment before midnight CST on November 12th, 2013. If you’re planning a wedding, be sure to sign up for the Target Wedding Registry and choose your favorites!

For more wedding fun and inspiration, be sure to follow #TargetWedding on Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.

There is something especially charming about a vintage baby dress pattern, and this Crocheted Cutie Dress #3112 has all the details that make older crochet designs so appealing.

The dress features a neatly shaped bodice, short sleeves, contrast stripes and a full lace skirt with a scalloped finish. It has that classic heirloom look without feeling overly formal, which makes it suitable for birthdays, family photos, baby showers or simply as a special handmade outfit.

One of the nicest things about this design is the balance between the structured upper section and the much softer, more decorative skirt. The bodice is worked in a simple repeating texture, while the skirt opens into a detailed lace pattern that gives the dress plenty of movement and fullness. The white trim around the neckline, sleeves and hem also helps define the shape beautifully.

The pattern includes instructions for sizes 1 and 2, with the second size shown in parentheses throughout. As with many vintage patterns, the sizing does not line up neatly with modern age labels, so it is important to check the gauge and finished proportions rather than relying on the size number alone.

This would be best suited to an intermediate crocheter, or a confident beginner who is comfortable reading traditional pattern instructions. The design uses chain stitches, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, colour changes, shaping, repeated lace sections and separate pieces that are sewn together during finishing.

The sleeves and collar are made separately and attached to the completed bodice. The back is finished with three buttons, giving the dress a practical opening while keeping the front clean and decorative.

The original version uses pink and white mercerized crochet cotton, but the design works beautifully in more modern combinations too. Sage and cream give it a soft botanical feel, lemon and white make it fresh and summery, while orange and ivory create a much warmer retro look.

Because the pattern was originally written for vintage crochet cotton and a steel hook, I would strongly recommend making a gauge swatch before beginning. Modern threads and hook-sizing systems can vary, and the bodice needs to fit correctly before the lace skirt is added.

The professionally reformatted PDF is much easier to follow than an unedited scan. It keeps the original stitch counts and construction while improving spacing and readability. It also includes a modern mockup and the original vintage reference image, which is helpful when visualising the finished shape.

Overall, this is a lovely pattern for anyone who enjoys making vintage-inspired baby clothes. The lace skirt is the real highlight, but the striped bodice and matching collar give the finished dress a polished, complete look.

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