Toddler Double Sole Moccasins - Pattern

These slippers are sized for to two to four year olds. When I first envisioned the slipper, it didn't look quite like this, but I'm happy with how they turned out. Since this moccasin is for toddlers, I put in a double sole for a little more padding. I'm looking for a way to make the bottoms less slippery since we have wood floors. If anyone has any suggestions please share.

Materials:

two colors of worsted weight yarn

G hook (4.0mm)

Abbreviations:

ch – chain

st – stitch

sl st – slip stitch

sk – skip

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together

dc2tog – double crochet two stitches together

dc3tog – double crochet three stitch together

Notes:

This pattern is written for two sizes. First size measures about 6 ¼ inches or a toddler size 9/10, the larger size is in ( ) and measures about 7 inches or a toddler size 11/12.

To make the double sole, make two soles in the accent color, rounds 1 – 4, and fasten off. Make the soles again with the main shoe color, the accent sole will be attached at round 5 when the body of the shoe is started.

Sole

Ch 19 (23)

R1: 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc 10 (12), hdc, dc 5 (7), 7 dc in last ch, working opposite side of ch, dc 5 (7), hdc, sc 10 (12), 2 sc in last ch, sl st to first sc – 43 (51) sts

R2: ch 1, sc, 2 sc, sc 15 (19), *hdc, 2 hdc* repeat x 4, hdc, sc 15 (19), 2 sc, sc, sl st to first sc – 49 (57) sts

R3: ch 1, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sc 17 (21), *hdc, 2 hdc* repeat x 2, 2 hdc, *2 hdc, hdc* repeat x 2, sc 17 (21), 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sl st to first sc – 58 (66) sts

R4: ch 2, hdc, 2 hdc, hdc 21 (25), *hdc, 2 hdc* repeat x 3, *2 hdc, hdc* repeat x 3, hdc 21 (25), 2 hdc, hdc, sl st to first hdc – 66 (74) sts

Stop here with the accent soles and fasten off, continue with the main color soles.

Body

To attach the double sole, place wrong side of accent sole against the right side of main color sole

R5: continuing the main color sole, ch 2, hdc in the space between the posts of the accent sole and through the back loop only of the main color sole (this will stitch the two soles together), continue around, sl st in first hdc – 66 (74) sts

R6 – 7: ch 2, hdc around, sl st to first hdc – 66 (74) sts

R8: ch 1, sc 28 (32), sc2tog, hdc, dc2tog x 2, dc3tog, dc2tog x 2, hdc, sc2tog, sc 21 (25), sl st to first sc – 58 (66) sts

R9: ch 1, dc 24 (28), sc2tog, dc2tog, dc, dc2tog, dc3og, dc2tog, dc, dc2tog, sc2tog, sc 17 (21), sl st to first sc – 50 (58) sts

R10: ch 1, sc 20 (24), sc2tog, dc2tog x 2, dc, dc3tog, dc, dc2tog x 2, sc2tog, sc 13 (17), sl st to first sc – 42 (50) sts

R11: ch 1, sc 15 (19), sc2tog, hdc, *dc2tog, dc* repeat x 4, dc2tog, hdc, sc2tog, sc 7 (11), sl st to first sc – 35 (43) sts

R12: ch 1, sc 15 (19), sc2tog, dc2tog, dc, dc3tog, dc, dc2tog, sc2tog, sc 7 (11), sl st to first sc, fasten off – 29 (37) sts

Ankle

R13: ch 4, sl st in 23 (27) st, sl st 22 (30) loosely (will have 6 sts left), ch 6, turn – 23 (31) sts plus 10 ch

R14: hdc in 3^rd ch from hook, ch 1, sk 1, hdc 27 (35), ch 1, sk 1, hdc in last ch, turn – 31 (39) sts

R15: ch 2, hdc 31 (39), turn – 31 (39) sts

R16: ch 2, hdc , ch 1, sk 1, hdc 27 (35), ch 1, sk 1, hdc in last st, turn – 31 (39) sts

R17: Repeat R15, fasten off

Laces

using accent color

ch 35, sl st to top of shoe left side, sl st around, ch 35

Lace chains through top holes on opposite sides so they cross in an X. Cross again to lace through bottom holes, coming through the back of the hole. Tie a bow.

Here are some more pictures just for fun.

If you have any questions or find any mistakes let me know. This pattern is for personal use only, if you want to sell a finished product please credit me for the design. Thanks and happy stitches!

Brother's Scarf - Pattern

I made a simple scarf for my brother for Christmas, then used the same pattern to make one for my father. I used super bulky yarn for my brother's and bulky yarn for my father's. I used different colors and a different stripe pattern for each of them. I know that there are so many patterns out there for scarves, especially easy ones, but I decided to put this one up anyway. There are so many ways to personalize this scarf. I'm just going to put the basic pattern first then put notes on the stripe pattern I did for my brother's as an example.

Materials
Bulky or Super Bulky yarn
N (9 mm) Hook
Yarn Needle

Abbrevations
ch - chain
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
sl st - slip stitch

Measurements
width 6 inches; length 65 inches

ch 15
Row 1 - hdc in second ch from hook, hdc in each ch across, turn (13 sts)
Row 2 - ch 2, dc in each st, turn (13 sts)
*Repeat row 2 until desired length, for scarf shown approx. 72 rows*
Last Row - ch 2, hdc in each st, turn, sl st across to finish.

For this scarf I used the following numbering for the stripe pattern
Color A - red; Color B - gray

Color A - ch and row 1
Color B - 7 rows
Color A - 1 row
Color B -  9 rows
Color A - 1 row
Color B - 11 rows
Color A - 2 rows
Color B - 4 rows
Color A - 1 row
Color B - 4 rows
Color A - 2 rows
Color B - 11 rows
Color A - 1 row
Color B -  9 rows
Color A - 1 row
Color B -  7 rows
Color A - Last row

Little Bella Flats Pattern UPDATE

I added an update to the Little Bella Flats pattern. I tried the larger sized slipper on my daughter to see how small it was on her and I noticed that the sides are really short. I don't think that this was because her foot was too big for the slipper. So I added one more round. I think this helps. I've made the change on the original post to keep things simple. I still need to update the pictures though.

Basket Weave Fingerless Gloves - Pattern

I found a basket weave pattern and thought it was really cool looking. I decided to put it into a glove pattern. I put half fingers in instead of an open top. This is the first pattern I've written with fingers and I hope that my description of where the fingers join is understandable. I looked at other glove patterns to see how the joins were described and I think I've written it okay. I've also added lots pictures in hopes that helps.

Materials
worsted weight yarn (for these I used Caron Simply Soft - Country Blue)
G Hook (4.0 mm)
yarn needle

Abbreviations
ch - chain
st - stitch
sl st - slip stitch
sk - skip
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
fpdc - front post double crochet
bpdc - back post double crochet

Notes
This pattern is done is turning rounds. We will start at the wrist and work up to the fingers then go back to add the cuff. The basket weave design will continue into the cuff.

Ch 37, slip stitch to join

R1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc 5, sk 1, dc 7, sk 1, dc 6, sk 1, dc 7, sk 1, dc 6, sl st to prev ch 2, turn

R2: dc 10, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, dc 9, sl st, ch 2, turn

R3: dc 9, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, dc 10, sl st, ch 2, turn

R4: dc 10, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, dc 9, sl st, ch 2, turn

R5: dc 9, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, dc 10, sl st, ch 2, turn

R6: dc 10, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, dc 9, sl st, ch 2, turn

R7: dc 9, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, dc 10, sl st, ch 2, turn

R8: dc 10, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, dc 9, sl st, ch 3, turn

Right Hand

R9: dc 9, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, dc 2, ch 4, sk 5, dc 3, sl st, ch 2, turn

R10: dc 9 (dc in each ch of prev round), bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, dc 9, sl st, ch 2, turn

R11: dc 9, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, dc 9, sl st, ch 2, turn

R12: dc 9, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, dc 9, sl st, ch 2, turn

R13: dc 30, sl st, ch 2, turn

{Middle Finger}

R1: dc 3, ch 2, sk 9, dc 4, ch 2, sk 13, dc 1, sl st, ch 2, turn

R2: dc 12, sl st, ch 1, turn

R3: sc 12, sl st, fasten off

{Ring Finger}

On design side of glove join at corner dc of middle finger

R1: ch 2, dc 3, ch 2, sk 7, dc 3, dc2tog (dc in corner and first ch of middle finger), dc2tog (second ch and joining dc), sl st, ch 2, turn

R2: dc 10, sl st, fasten off

{Pinky Finger}

On design side of glove join at corner dc of ring finger

R1: ch 2, dc 7, dc2tog (dc in corner and first ch of ring finger), dc2tog (second ch and joining dc), sl st, ch 1, turn

R2: sc 9, sl st, fasten off

{Index Finger}

On palm side of glove join at corner dc of middle finger

R1: ch 2, dc 9, dc2tog (dc in corner and first ch of middle finger), dc2tog (second ch and joining dc), sl st, ch 2, turn

R2: dc 11, sl st, fasten off

{Thumb}

Join at dc on bottom right of thumb opening

R1: ch 2, dc2tog (dc post to first upper ch), dc 3, dc2tog (dc post to bottom corner dc), dc 5, sl st, ch 2, turn

R2: dc 10, sl st, ch1, turn

R3: sc 10, sl st, fasten off

Left Hand

R9: dc 2, ch 4, sk 5, dc 2, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, dc 10, sl st, ch 2, turn

R10: dc 10, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, dc 8 (dc in each ch of prev round), sl st, ch 2, turn

R11: dc 8, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, dc 10, sl st, ch 2, turn

R12: dc 10, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, dc 8, sl st, ch 2, turn

R13: dc 30, sl st, ch 2, turn

{Middle Finger}

R1: dc 2, ch 2, sk 13, dc 4, ch 2, sk 9, dc 2, sl st, ch 2, turn

R2: dc 12, sl st, ch 1, turn

R3: sc 12, sl st, fasten off

{Ring Finger}

On palm side of glove join at corner dc of middle finger

R1: ch 2, dc 3, ch 2, sk 7, dc 3, dc2tog (dc in corner and first ch of middle finger), dc2tog (second ch and joining dc), sl st, ch 2, turn

R2: dc 10, sl st, fasten off

{Pinky Finger}

On palm side of glove join at corner dc of ring finger

R1: ch 2, dc 7, dc2tog (dc in corner and first ch of ring finger), dc2tog (second ch and joining dc), sl st, ch 1, turn

R2: sc 9, sl st, fasten off

{Index Finger}

On design side of glove join at corner dc of middle finger

R1: ch 2, dc 9, dc2tog (dc in corner and first ch of middle finger), dc2tog (second ch and joining dc), sl st, ch 2, turn

R2: dc 11, sl st, fasten off

{Thumb}

Join at dc on bottom right of thumb opening

R1: ch 2, dc2tog (dc post to first upper ch), dc 3, dc2tog (dc post to bottom corner dc), dc 5, sl st, ch 2, turn

R2: dc 10, sl st, ch1, turn

R3: sc 10, sl st, fasten off

This is how the gloves look before the cuff is added.

Cuff

Holding the glove with fingers down,

Join between the second and third posts to the right of the design.

R1: dc 2, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, dc 2, *fpdc 3, bpdc* repeat 4 times, sl st to first dc, ch 2, turn

R2: *fpdc, bpdc 3* repeat 4 times, dc 2, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, dc 2, sl st to ch 2, ch 2, turn

R3: dc 2, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, dc 2, *fpdc 3, bpdc* repeat 4 times, sl st to ch 2, ch 2, turn

R4: *fpdc, bpdc 3* repeat 4 times, dc 2, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, fpdc 3, bpdc 3, dc 2, sl st to ch 2, fasten off

If you have any questions or find any mistakes let me know. This pattern is for personal use only, if you want to sell a finished product please credit me for the design. Thanks and happy stitches!

Wreath of Roses Cowl - Pattern

Along with gloves, I've really gotten into cowls this season. I really dislike turtlenecks, but I love cowls. I will wear one all day long. I especially love smaller or shorter ones that you don't wrap and can be made quick with just one skein of yarn.

I came up with this cowl and did it up in one evening while watching T.V. I was playing with stitches I've learned and thought a cluster stitch would add a little dimension to the cowl. If you don't know how to cluster stitch I have an explanation in the pattern and hope to get a video up soon. It is actually super easy, much like a dc decrease only you stay in the same stitch. I alternated a 3-dc cluster and a single dc in a round then also going up the cowl so that a cluster sits on a single stitch and a single stitch sits on a cluster. The finished look made me think of roses.

Materials

Super Bulky yarn (for this one I used Bernet Softee Chunky in Wine)

N Hook

Abbreviations

ch – chain

st – stitch

sl st – slip stitch

dc – double crochet

sk – skip
yo – yarn over

dc cluster – yo, insert hook in st, yo and draw through st (3 loops on hook), yo and draw through 2 loops, 2 loops left on hook (this is a half closed dc), yo, insert hook in same st, yo and draw through st (4 loops on hook), yo and draw through 2 loops, 3 loops left on hook, yo, insert hook in same stitch, yo and draw through st (5 loops on hook), yo and draw through 2 loops, 4 loops left on hook, yo and draw through all 4 loops.

Ch 54, sl st to join

Rd1 – ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), sk next st, dc cluster, ch 1, sk 1, *dc, ch 1, sk 1, dc cluster, ch 1, sk 1* repeat to end, sl st to 3^rd ch of first ch 4

Rd2 – ch 2 (counts as first half closed dc), in same st complete dc cluster (yo, insert hook in st, yo and draw through st (3 loops on hook), yo and draw through 2 loops, 2 loops left on hook, yo, insert hook in same st, yo and draw through st (4 loops on hook), yo and draw through 2 loops, 3 loops left on hook, yo and draw through all 3 loops), ch 1, sk 1, dc, ch 1, sk 1, *dc cluster, ch 1, sk 1, dc, ch 1, sk 1* repeat to end, sl st to top of first cluster

Rd3 - 6 – Repeat Rd1 and Rd2, clusters should sit on top of single dc sts and single dc sts should sit on top of clusters.

If you have any questions or find any mistakes let me know. This pattern is for personal use only, if you want to sell a finished product please credit me for the design. Thanks and happy stitches!

Little Bella Flats - Pattern

This pattern has been updated. The last round has been added to give more height to the sides.

I was trying to fix my pattern for the slippers I made last week and I ended up with something a little different.  It's just a simple little flat, but I like it. I made it in two sizes.

Materials

worsted weight yarn

G hook

Yarn Needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

trc – treble crochet

sl st – slip stitch

BLO – back loop only

sc2tog – single crochet two together

dc2tog – double crochet two together

tr2tog – treble crochet two together

This pattern is written for two sizes. The smaller size measures about 5 inches, the larger size is in ( ) and measures about 5 ½ inches.

Ch 15 (19)

Rd1: 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc 8 (10), hdc, dc 3 (5), 7 dc in last ch, work opposite side of ch, dc 3 (5), hdc, sc 8 (10), 2 sc in last ch, join with sl st in first sc – 33 (41) st

Rd2: ch 1, sc, 2 sc, sc 11 (15), *hdc, 2 hdc* 4 times, hdc, sc 11 (15), 2 sc, sc, sl st to first sc – 41 (49) st

Rd3: ch 1, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sc 13 (17), *hdc, 2 hdc* 2 times, 2 hdc, *2 hdc, hdc* 2 times, sc 13 (17), 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sl st to first sc – 50 (58) st

Rd4: ch 1, sc, 2 sc, sc 17 (21), *hdc, 2 hdc* 3 times, *2 hdc, hdc* 3 times, sc 17 (21), 2 sc, sc, sl st to first sc – 58 (66) st

After Round 4

Rd5: ch 1, hdc in BLO in each st, sl st to first hdc – 58 (66) st

After Round 5

Rd6: ch 1, sc2tog, sc 19 (23), sc2tog, dc2tog 6 times, sc2tog, sc 19 (23), sc2tog, sl st to first sc – 48 (56) st

Rd7: ch 1, hdc, sc2tog 2 times, sc 14 (18), dc2tog 2 times, tr2tog, dc2tog 2 times, sc 14 (18), sc2tog 2 times, hdc, sl st to first hdc – 39 (47) st

Rd8: ch 1, hdc 3, sc2tog, sc 11 (15), dc, sk 1, trc, sk 1, trc, sk 1, trc, sk 1, dc, sc 10 (14), sc2tog, hdc 2, sl st to first hdc, ch 1 – 33 (41) st
Rd9:  sc 15 (19), sl st 5, sc 13 (17), sl st to first sc and fasten off

Top detail

These slippers will fit a one to two year old. I'm working on one that will fit my three year old.

If you have any questions or find any mistakes let me know. This pattern is for personal use only, if you want to sell a finished product please credit me for the design. Thanks and happy stitches!

Little Owl

I've recently gotten excited about Amigurumi. My daughter has this owl light that she is always wanting to sleep with (she doesn't get to). It's in the shape of an owl and you press the top of its head and the whole thing glows. Anyway, I thought it might be better if she had a stuffed one instead of a hard one that is super bright LED. I found this little guy at Cre8tion Crochet and once again let C pick the colors.

I think it is super cute. I like the size though it could be a little bigger, its about 5 inches tall and 4 wide. I also liked how easy it was to stitch together. You make up a front and a back and whip stitch them together, but before you stitch them together you put the eyes and nose on. It is so much easier to stitch pieces on when what you're stitching to is flat. I have a lot of trouble when all the pieces are already stuffed. I also made this little (and I mean little) hippo. The legs were all of a half inch by half inch and trying to sew those things on took me longer than crocheting all the pieces.

But I digress. This is a super cute pattern and owls are very popular at the moment. You can make up a whole bunch in all kinds of colors. The whole pattern is very quick. I chose to make the back a solid orange as opposed to all the colors (see pattern). I thought that would look better. I think I'll make a few more. I have to do at least one more for my son, there was some fighting over this one.

Double Cable Fingerless Gloves Pattern

I've been debating on whether to put this pattern up or not. It is the first thing I've done myself. So far I've found everything I need from free patterns and would like to contribute.

I got the idea for these fingerless gloves from a pair I made from the blog TeaBeans. For her original pattern look here.

Materials:
worsted weight yarn (I used Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, Brick)
G6 - 4 mm Hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations:
ch - chain
st - stitch
sl st - slip stitch
dc - double crochet
bpdc - back post double crochet
fpdc - front post double crochet
fptrc - front post treble crochet

This pattern starts at the wrist and is worked in rounds, turning after each round, cuff will be added once glove portion is finished.

Ch 30, sl st to join, ch 2 (counts as first dc)
Rd1: dc in next st, dc 28, sl st to previous ch 2, ch 2, turn
Rd2: dc 10, bpdc 4, dc 2, bpdc 4, dc 9, sl st to previous ch 2, ch 2, turn
Rd3: dc 9, {skip 2 st, fptrc 2, go back to skipped stitches, fptrc in each skipped st (2 st)--cable}, dc 2, cable, dc 10, sl st to previous ch 2, ch 2, turn
Rd4: Repeat Rd2
Rd5: Repeat Rd3
Rd6: Repeat Rd2
Rd7: Repeat Rd3
Rd8: Repeat Rd2

Left Glove:
Rd9: dc 2, ch 4, skip 5 st, dc 2, cable, dc 2, cable, dc 10, sl st to previous ch 2, ch 2, turn
Rd10: dc 10, bpdc 4, dc 2, bpdc 4, dc 8 (dc in each chain from previous round), sl st to previous ch 2, ch 2, turn
Rd11: dc 8, cable, dc 2, cable, dc 10, sl st to previous ch 2, ch 2, turn
Rd12: dc 28, sl st to previous ch 2, turn
Rd13: skip first st, *5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, skip 1 st*, repeat 6 times, at last sl st fasten off. There will be 7 scallops.

Right Glove:
Rd9: dc 9, cable, dc 2, cable, dc 2, ch 4, skip 5 st, dc 3, sl st to previous ch 2, ch 2, turn
Rd10: dc 9 (dc in each chain from previous round), bpdc 4, dc 2, bpdc 4, dc 9, sl st to previous ch 2, ch 2, turn
Rd11: dc 9, cable, dc 2, cable, dc 9, sl st to previous ch 2, ch 2, turn
Rd12: dc 28, sl st to previous ch 2, turn
Rd13: skip first st, *5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, skip 1 st*, repeat 6 times, at last sl st fasten off. There will be 7 scallops.

Cuff:
Join at wrist
Rd1: *fpdc, bpdc* repeat around, sl st to first st, ch 2
Rd2 - Rd3: Repeat Rd1, at the end of final round sl st to previous ch 2 and fasten off.

For a longer cuff, continue repeating Rd1 until desired length.

Weave in ends

If you have any questions or find any mistakes let me know. This pattern is for personal use only, if you want to sell a finished product please credit me for the design. Thanks and happy stitches!

Pretty in Pink Toddler Slippers

I started making baby booties for the ten women (seriously) who are having babies in my Bible study and my three year old wanted some as well. It is very easy to find free patterns for adorable baby slippers and even adult slippers, but not so much for toddlers. I tried modifying a baby pattern but I'm not that talented it seems. I couldn't get the length and width to work. I was really close to buying a pattern (something I hated to have to do) when I thought, you know, it's the sole that I'm having trouble with. If I use a pattern for the sole it doesn't matter if I don't like the rest of the shoe, I can change that. So I found a free pattern for toddler slippers and made the sole. Turns out I didn't like the shape of the sole. But I discovered that once I had the basic idea of how many stitches were needed to make the length I needed I could make up the rest to the shape I liked. It took awhile, but I succeeded! Now for the rest of the shoe. I wanted a simple ballet look. I saw this super cute pattern (the one I was trying not to have to buy) at Holland Designs Crochet. She has so many cute toddler and youth slippers patterns. I really liked the Cross-Strap Ballet Flats, so I figured I could make my own design. Here is what I came up with.

I thought to put the pattern up but I need to make some changes. I didn't gather the heel in enough and after a little wear time the slippers stretch and are slipping off C's foot. I do like the way they turned out though, especially for my first shoe design.

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Little Blue Riding Hood

I was searching for cowls and scarves and winter whatnot when I saw this hooded cowl on Design Adventures. I thought "how cute is that" and showed it to my three year old who promptly asked me to make her one. So we went to the yarn store and I let her pick out a color. First she picked out gray since the one in the picture she saw was gray (sort of), but then she decided that she wanted this blue color.

I made this with Lion Brand Hometown USA Washington Denim. This one is actually the second one I made. I thought I might it a couple stitches longer than the pattern called for though the reasoning why escapes me now. But when I was done it fit me and practically fell off my daughter. I also think I did my stitches a little too loose. This is the first thing I've made with this thick of yarn, I was afraid it would be too tight and then stiff. I was wrong. So unraveling I went and followed the pattern this time and tighten my stitches a little. I like it. I thought about keeping the first one for me, but C had her heart set on this color and I didn't have enough yarn to make another one. And I thought I might make one for me but embellish a little more with some fun stitches. Anyway, how adorable is this child?

Double Cable Fingerless Gloves

I've been adventurous and designed my own fingerless gloves. I tried the Brooklyn Pattern again from the last post with a different yarn; I made one and it looks better, but I just wasn't feeling attached enough to the pattern to make the other one. Instead I kept looking at the Spiral Molly Floves. I really liked the cable in that one, but I didn't want to make that same one again. So I broke off on my own.

After a few tries and unravels I came up with this

I really like the twisted cable so I went with two. Since most of what I'm making a the moment are gifts I didn't want to put finger holes in since I don't have the hand to measure. My hands are pretty small so I made it a little loose on me. I did have it straight across the top, but that looked too plain. I recently made a baby bootie with a scallop top and thought that would look fun on these. Overall I'm quite pleased with finished look.

Fingerless gloves round 2

I'm on a fingerless glove kick. I found this pattern from Crochet Dreamz. I really like how it looks in her pictures, but not so sure with how mine turned out.

Maybe it's the yarn choice, I used Lion Brand Wool Ease. I think I'll try it again with a 100% acrylic yarn and see if that helps.I think the wool made the stitch lose some of its definition. Instead of a button I made up a little rose accent to use. I like that part.

First pair of fingerless gloves

The weather has started turning a little cooler and I've started thinking about winter. I've been finding all kinds of fun patterns for cowls (which I love) and also for fingerless gloves. I wasn't sure if I liked them, but apparently my sister-in-laws really like them and my mom is a fan too. I found this pattern for a pair of what she calls floves. They actually have half fingers which I like a lot better than the gloves that have only a thumb hole and are open on top. I got this pattern HERE. They are called Spiral Molly Floves, so when I saw the name I had to see what they looked like.

Loved them! Love the cable. Thanks Katie. The pattern calls for an F hook, but I used a G hook to make them a little bigger without having to change the number of stitches anywhere. I made them for my aunt and her hands are a little bigger than mine. Hopefully they will fit. They were going to be for Christmas but I already sent them because I was too excited. I'm going to have a make a pair for myself. Of course now that I've made these for my aunt I want to make a pair for everyone in my family. Good thing there is a little time before Christmas!

Happy stitches!

Intro to Sanity by Stitches

I'm experimenting with blogging about my crocheting in order to get feedback and advice. I'm pretty new at crocheting (and blogging) so we will see how this goes.

I learned to crochet about three years ago when my daughter was born, then stopped, which happens a lot when I start something new. But recently I needed to find a way to be creative for a sanity outlet. I decided to pick up my crochet hooks again. I started to make baby booties since something is in the water at my church and there are six or seven women having babies between December and February.
I have found lots of cute patterns on other crochet blogs. I've paused a little on those and have gotten into gloves and scarves and hats for winter. I'm feeling very accomplished and much less insane.

I'll put up some pictures of some things I've done soon along with where I found the pattern. I'm also going to work on getting this blog looking a little more presentable.

Happy stitches!