Baby Booties & Hat Set

And they look like boots! HA! I was asked to make a set of booties for a young lady of about 6 months old. All us girls have cold feet this time of year ;) So, I adapted a pattern I used for big girl feet for this special young lady!

I used an 'G' hook to develop this pattern and it is easily adjustable for bigger kids. I prefer to use acrylic yarn for these so that they can be tossed into the washer and dryer without fear of shrinking. As you can see in the photo on the right, the right bootie can be made into a slipper if you'd like. REMEMBER that these bootie slippers are slippery for walkers so please be mindful and use caution!

BOOTIES - 'G' hook.
RND 1: Magic Circle, CH 2, 5 HDC. Join, pull to close.
RND 2: CH 2, then 2 HDC in each HDC, join. (12)
RND 3: CH 2, then 2 HDC in next, 1 HDC, 2 HDC, etc. Join (18)
RND 4: CH 2, HDC in each stitch, 18 total, join, for a total of 7 rows.
HEEL: CH 2, 12 HDC, turn, for five rows.
Sew or slip stitch heel, inside out. When you're finished, it will look like the bootie on the right in the photo above. You can change colors now if you'd like.
ANKLE: CH 1, SC all around bootie opening, total of 20 SC. Four rows total. CH 3, DC in each SC for two rows. Finish off.

SOCK HAT - 'I' hook.
CH 27, SC in second chain from hook, SC in each chain, total of 25 SC.
CH 1, turn, SC in first stitch, then SC for the next 24 stitches in BACK LOOPS ONLY. SC in BOTH loops in last stitch.

Continue for 52 total SC rows or until it is your desired size. *NOTE* When working in back loop single crochets, I make a complete SC in the first and last stitch of the row so that the fabric won't stretch out of shape.

Slip stitch the sides together, finish off leaving a long tail to help tie off the top. Using your hook, weave double strand of yarn in and out about every 3 rows and pull tight to make the hat shape. Tie off with the previous yarn tail. You can either make a pompom or leave plain. If you choose a pompom, use your super human strength to make it TIGHT so that the clipped yarn won't come loose :D Attach the pompom with the other yarn tails created earlier, tie it tight, finish off!

You'll see that the stretchy fabric of your new baby Sock Hat will be quite comfy for your baby!

This is an original design protected & copyrighted by the designer. DO NOT reprint as your own.

Very Long Ripple Scarf

I just finished this scarf and it came out great! I used navy, baby blue and white. This is a Red Heart free pattern [LW1471] you can see here. I followed this pattern completely but used a K hook instead. It's VERY long, meant to be worn like the pattern showed [see link above]. I did not made the hat to match. 

I love the long strip scarf this pattern makes; it reminds me of the strip afghans I used to crochet in the 90's. I believe this easy pattern can be adjusted to length and enough strips to make a beautiful afghan :D That sounds like a future project for me :D :D :D 


Rnd 1: With CA, ch 281. Rnd 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, * ch 1, skip next 2 ch, shell in next ch, ch 1, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch **, sc in next ch; rep from * across, end at **; turn to work on opposite side of beg ch; sc in same ch as last sc; rep from * across, end at ** changing to CB in last sc; join with a sl st to first sc – 40 ch-3 sps on each side.

Rnd 2: With CB, ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, sc in ch-1 sp, ** ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, shell in ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, * CL2, dc in next dc, shell in ch- 3 sp, dc in next dc; rep from * across first side; dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in ch-1 sp **, sc in next 2 sc, sc in ch-1 sp; rep from ** to ** across next side; sc in last sc changing to CC; join.

Rnd 3: With CC, ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, sc in next sc, sc in ch-3 sp, ** ch 3, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, shell in ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, * CL3, dc in next dc, shell in ch-3 sp, dc in next dc; rep from * across first side; dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in ch-3 sp **, sc in next 4 sc, sc in ch-3 sp; rep from ** to ** across next side; sc in last 2 sc changing to CA; join.

Rnd 4: With CA, ch 1, sc in same sc as joining and next 2 sc, 2 sc in ch-3 sp, ** ch 3, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, shell in ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, * CL3, dc in next dc, shell in ch-3 sp, dc in next dc; rep from * across first side; dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc, 2 sc in ch-3 sp **, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in ch-3 sp; rep from ** to ** across next side; sc in last 3 sc; join. Fasten off.

Special Instructions:
-> CL2: Yo and draw up a lp in next dc, yo and draw through 2 lps, skip next 2 sc, yo and draw up a lp in next dc, yo and draw through 2 lps, yo and draw through all 3 lps rem on hook.
-> CL3: Yo and draw up a lp in next st, yo and draw through 2 lps, skip next 3 sts, yo and draw up a lp in next st, yo and draw through 2 lps, yo and draw through all 3 lps rem on hook.
-> Shell: (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in st or sp indicated.
-> CA, CB, CC are the colors used in order, this is a four row scarf with three colors.

Favorite Bootie Slippers & Boot Socks

SUPER EASY. I just love these, this is the original pattern seen here. Go to the link to see more photos. 

Mama Kat says: "Make them snug enough but not tight.This pattern works so I didn't deviate from it. These can also become a long sock for boots."

Rnd 1: Magic Circle (or chain 3, slip into first and hdc for 6 in ring created) Ch 2 (counts as 1st HDC) work 5 HDC into magic circle slip stitch to join (6)

Rnd 2: ch 2 (1st HDC in the base of chain and here on in) 2 HDC in each stitch around, slip to join

Rnd 3: ch 2. 1 hdc in next st. 2 hdc in next st. repeat around. join. (12) 

Rnd 4: ch 2. 1 hdc in each st around. slip to join, continue working like this (remembering to create the extra hdc in the previous slip to join and the base of chain st) until you can place the length of the slipper over your foot, to the base of your ankle

Here you will work the heel. ch 2. (continue adding 1st hdc in base of chain) hdc until you have 12 stitches remaining stop here. turn and Chain 2 HDC across continue this till foot area is length you want. (I had 20 rows in total) from toe to back of heel) 

You want the slipper to be a snug fit, so when you get to the heel, put right sides together and slip stitch together. This is the basic Slipper Pattern, you can finish off here by completing 1 round of single crochet around the top of the slipper, and have a lovely pair of slip on slippers.

Continue for creating the ankle and boot length: Working in the round, HDC pick up stitches along the top of slipper. Working in HDC chain2 HDC around slip into 1st stitch (do not add in the extra stitches here, unless for making for a man who has wider calves) I find 1 hdc in each base of chains is enough increace to give a snug fit for a woman. Continue working in HDC until desired length of Sock boot is achieved. ~ Pattern by Lisa Auch.

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Simplest Ballet Slipper

I love to use 100% cotton yarn, there's something so rustic about it to me. It reminds me of making those first dishcloths my grandmother taught me as an apprentice crocheter.

Simple & Washable

These slippers are PERFECT for Peaches & Cream cotton yarn, and PERFECT for warmer weather! I used two colors, two balls of yarn with a G hook. I wanted these slippers as dense as possible without making a stitch that would be uncomfortable on the bottom of bare feet. These are made to fit a woman's size 8-9. This pattern is easily adjustable.

Row 1, Chain 4, slip stitch to connect.
Row 2, Chain 1, six double crochets, slip stitch to connect.
Row 3, Chain 1, two sc in every dc stitch, ss to connect.
Row 4, Chain 1, one sc in first stitch, two in the next, continue until the last stitch, ss to connect.
Row 5, [this is the fun part] one sc in every sc working in the round for at least 10 - 15 total rows, depending on foot size.

Row 12 [dep on size], to make the sides, one sc in 22 stitches, chain 1, turn, sc in every stitch, continue until there are enough rows for the size you want. This is the side and bottom of the slipper. Mine came out to 27 rows. Finish off.

I changed colors for the heel at 20 rows, it can be done at 16 or not at all, optional.

Turn slipper inside out, match sides, slip stitch or sew the seam to make the heel.

As you crochet these, try them on often to gauge the size you need. At this time, you'll notice that the sides are quite loose. Using either color of yarn, make a starting loop and connect it to the corner of the slipper where the side starts. Make a chain about 13-14" long. Finish off. Weave the chain in and out of the rows, every other one, cinch as you go to fit, tie in a bow at the heel.

These ballet slippers are very easy to adorn with buttons, embroidery, beads, etc. Have fun!

This is an original design protected & copyrighted by the designer. DO NOT reprint as your own.