Holiday season!

With Thanksgiving, my husband's new promotion and grandkids, life was busy enough, but add crochet and I have a whole new level of busyness!

I have been making hats for some kids that are battling cancer.  A friend has a son with leukemia and she told me how the kids faces light up when they see the different hats he wears to All Children's.  So I decided to make a bunch of hats (she won't let me just give them, she insists on paying for supplies) She told me the parents have called them "Hats of Hope".  

Here are a few of the hats that I've sent up with her:

Minion inspired hat

Elephant, doggie, rat mix (special request)

Pig, Monkey, Bird mix (special request)

Rainbow Dash inspired

Fox- pattern from Repeat Crafter Me

Penguin- Pattern from Repeat Crafter Me

Lion

Monster High Draculaura - Pattern "Vikki Vampire" on ravelry

Funky Puppy Hat - Repeat Crafter Me dalmation

Beret in blue- changeable flowers

Beret Grey- changeable flowers

Beret ecru- changeable flowers

Extra Flowers for berets

Birthday Celebration!!

Today is the day that I turn 38!  To celebrate I have a coupon code for my Mommy Made Crochet Etsy Shop  38ISGREAT will save you 20% at checkout!  (Minimum purchase $5)

Have a great day and remember to have fun!

Mermaid Tail Blanket

I've been dying to make one of these blankets but I never had a real reason too...Florida is pretty hot so afghans don't get much use down here, but a picture of one of the many Mermaid Tail Afghans was making it's rounds on Facebook and I quickly had orders for a dew of them! (I love when crochet goes viral!)

The first designer to pop into my mind was MJ's Off the Hook Designs (anyone see the awesome Shark Afghan that went viral?).  Check out the pattern I used here: Bulky & Quick Mermaid Blanket .
 I used Red Heart With Love  and Red Heart Super Saver yarns in the blankets I made.  I used 3 strands held together with a Q hook for the body and 2 strands for the tail fin with an N or K hook (I used smaller for kids size blankets).
  For the Adult sized blanket I bought 6 skeins of With Love for the body and 3 for the Tail Fin.  I had enough left over to make a Preschool sized blanket for my Noo Noo in the end.  For the Child size I bought 4 skeins of With Love and 2 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver for the tail.  I possibly could have completed with one skein split in two for the childs tail fin, but I have left over yarn to make hats, etc with now ;)

Peepie modelling the adult sized blanket for an order

Red Heart With Love in Jadeite for the body and Parade for the tail fin

Red Heart With Love in Blue Hawaii for body and Red Heart Super Saver in Macaw for tail fin (child size)

Noo Noo fell in love with the afghan her mommy modeled... I HAD to hook another Mermaid Tail, look at that adorable face, you couldn't say "no" either.  She is posing like Ariel btw <3 

Finding something to watch on TV and lounging like a pretty Mermaid, her Synapse Hat almost looks like a sea creature!

Synapse Hat

It's here, and newly named... the Synapse Hat has been that crazy hat that I love and now it's pattern is available for everyone in my Etsy shop!  (Don't crochet?  I can make you one!)

My little Noo Noo modeling her Synapse Hat before and after washing. (Her's is a prototype- after the dendrites a different brim pattern is used in the final pattern)

Close up of brim pattern

New Hat design...Contest!

I made a hat for myself many years ago when my youngest daughter started high school...school colors... this proud Band Mom had to have an amazing hat to support my amazing daughter during the football games!

My sweet nephew Joey wearing my hat (BBB is Blazing Blue Band)

 

My sweet little kinders in their hats
Jayce a.k.a. Red Beard is wearing Black & Flame, Noo Noo is wearing light pink and a darker pink.
Although I used two colors for those hats, a variegated yarn alone looks very cool! (I prefer the single color method due to ease of making and I really like the fullness it creates!)

I've  made a few alterations and I am currently writing up the pattern in many sizes.  I will NEED pattern testers!

I also need a name for this hat!  Visit Mommy Made Crochet on Facebook for more info!

The name that gets the most votes will be the winner!  And the person who suggested the name will receive a free copy of the pattern or a completed hat (for those that don't crochet).

Some yarns need a run through the washer & dryer to give them more bounce, Red Heart Super Saver looks amazing after washing! So... no need for expensive yarns unless you want to use them!


Thank you!!

~Anna

Quick, Textured & Striped: the making of a Washcloth

A local soap maker asked me to make a lot of washcloths...I mean A LOT.  Mostly sport/college colored, so I couldn't have too feminine a look to these cloths. So I searched ravelry until my eyes could look no more.  I couldn't find exactly what I wanted, so here is my Quick, Textured & Striped Washcloth pattern :)

Materials

H hook

cotton ww yarn in colors of choice I used Peaches & Creme & Crafters Secret cotton

tapestry needle

scissors

Abbreviations

ch: chain

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

f.o.: finish off

sk: skip

blo: back loop only: crochet in the back loop of the stitch instead of both

mc: main color

cc: contrast color

Note:

Unless noted otherwise: ch 1 at end of each row does not count as stitch.  If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.  

This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson, and I share it freely with all you crafty crocheters!  You may do whatever you like with your finished Washcloths/Dishcloths: sell them at farmer's markets, use them, gift them, fly to the moon with them or take over the world with them!! But I ask that you not reproduce/sell this pattern.

Directions:

with mc Ch 28 (or more if you desire, the beginning ch count can be any size you like)

1: sk 1st ch sp, sc in each ch space across (mine has 27) turn

2: BLO: ch 3 (counts as first st from this point forward), dc across: change to cc in last st turn

               

                  * Hide your tails as you work by crocheting over them-saves finishing work!

3: ch1,  BLO sc (27) (don't forget to sc in ch3!)

4: ch3 (counts as 1st st), BLO dc, change to mc in last st

5: ch1,  BLO sc (27)

6: ch3, BLO dc, change to cc in last st

7-14: repeat rounds 3-6 2x (or to desired length)

Finishing:

Weave in ends and enjoy!

Newborn Wizard Hat crochet pattern - Inspired by Harry Potter

As I made this hat I could hear "You're a Wizard Harry" in my head lol

Our family enjoyed reading the Harry Potter Books and watching the movies together, so it was a natural progression to welcome my grandson Jayce with his own 1st year wizard hat <3

Hagrid whispering: You're a wizard Jayce!

Materials:

Black ww yarn - I used Red Heart Super Saver

G hook

large eye needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations:

Mr: magic ring

sc: singlecrochet

hdc: half double crochet

f.o.: finish off

Notes:

If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.
This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson, and I share it freely with all you crafty crocheters!  You may do whatever you like with your finished Wizard hats: sell them at farmer's markets, use them, gift them, fly on your Nimbus 2000 with them or go to a Quidditch game with them!! But I ask that you not reproduce/sell this pattern.

Directions:

1: mr 4hdc (4)

2: 2hdc, hdc (6)

3: 2hdc, hdc (9)

4: 2hdc, hdc2 (12)

5: 2hdc, hdc3 (15)

6: 2hdc, hdc 4 (18)

7: 2hdc, hdc5 (21)

8: 2hdc, hdc6 (24)

9: 2hdc, hdc7 (27)

10: 2hdc, hdc8 (30)

11: 2hdc, hdc9 (33)

12:  2hdc, hdc10 (36)

13:  2hdc, hdc11 (39)

14: 2hdc, hdc12 (42)

15: 2hdc, hdc13 (45)

16: 2hdc, hdc14 (48)

17: 2hdc, hdc15 (51)

18: 2hdc, hdc16 (54)

19: sc (54) f.o. weave in ends

Hibernation : Newborn Bear Hat (or Mouse!)

Hibernation

In time my grandson will tire of the pictures, but for now he's an adorable model!  I had this great bulky wt yarn (no label) in my stash for a while now and just knew a bear hat was coming!

Materials:

I hook 

Large eye needle to weave in ends and attach eyes

#5 Bulky wt yarn in color choice (I had a bulky yarn in my stash with no label)

ww yarn in contrasting color for inner ear (I used Red Heart Super Save in Buff)

Abbreviations :

MR : magic ring

Ch:  chain

Sl st:  slip stitch

Sc:  single crochet

Dc:  double crochet

F.o. :  finish off

Note:

Unless noted otherwise: ch at beginning of each round does not count as stitch.  If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.
This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson, and I share it freely with all you crafty crocheters!  You may do whatever you like with your finished Hibernation hats: sell them at farmer's markets, use them, gift them, fly to the moon with them or take over the world with them!! But I ask that you not reproduce/sell this pattern.

Directions:

Hat: with bulky yarn

1: Mr 10dc (10)

2: 2dc (20)

3: dc, 2dc (30)

4: dc5, 2dc (35)

5-7: dc (35) hat should be close to 5.5", if not add/subtract rows

8: sc (35) f.o.  weave in ends

Ears: x2 with bulky yarn

1: ch3, 8dc in 3rd ch from hook, turn ch 1

2: sc (8) f.o. leave a tail to attach to hat and attach inner ear

Inner ear: x2 with ww yarn

1: ch3, 8dc in 3rd ch from hook  f.o.  weave in ends.

Finishing:

Use tail from ear to attach inner ear and attach to hat in desired location.

But wait..there's more!  If you give a mouse a cookie....

Cookie and Cookie pillow pattern coming soon!

Mouse ears: x2 with bulky yarn

1: ch3, 8dc in 3rd ch from hook, turn

2: ch2, *2dc, dc* (12) turn

3: ch2, *2dc, dc* (18) f.o. leaving a long tail for attaching to hat.  I weaved and cinched the bottom of the ear just a little before attaching to hat, to keep ears uniform.  (The outer ear edges are turned towards the front a little.)

Newborn Elmo Hat

Jayce likes his Elmo pictures

Materials:

J hook

I hook (eyes/nose)

Large eye needle to weave in ends and attach eyes

Ww yarn in Red and small amt in black, white and orange  (I use RedHeart Super Saver yarns)

Small amt of fiberfill or yarn scraps

Abbreviations :

MR : magic ring

Ch:  chain

Sl st:  slip stitch

Sc:  single crochet

sc2tog:  single crochet two stitches together (decrease)

Dc:  double crochet

F.o. :  finish off

BLO:  back loops only

Note:

Unless noted otherwise: ch at beginning of each round does not count as stitch.  If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.
This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson, and I share it freely with all you crafty crocheters!  You may do whatever you like with your finished Elmo hats: sell them at farmer's markets, use them, gift them, fly to the moon with them or take over the world with them!! But I ask that you not reproduce/sell this pattern.

Hat: with J hook with J hook and red (approximately 5.5" from crown to brim- mid ear)

1:  Mr 10dc (10) at end of each round join with a sl st and ch 2 (does not count as dc)

2: 2dc (20)

3: 2dc, dc (30)

4: sk 1st st, dc to last st, 2dc in last st (30)

5: dc (30)

6:  repeat rnd 4/5 2x (30) (if you want a little longer add rnds here!)

7: sc around f.o. weave in ends - I like to add a round of loosely worked sl st at the end to finish nicely. You can try it or not -Elmo hat pictured does not have sl st  :)


Eyes: x2  with I hook and white

1: mr 6sc (6)

2:  2sc (12)

3: 2sc, sc (18)

4-5: sc (18)

6: BLO: sc2tog, sc (12) stuff with yarn scraps or a small amt of fiberfill

7: sc2tog (6)  f.o. you can leave a long end for attaching to head: cinch opening closed and hide yarn to skipped front loops of round 6


Pupils: x2 with black

1: Mr 6sc (6) f.o. leave a long end for attaching to eye


Nose: with orange

1: mr sc6

2: 2sc (12)

3: 2sc, sc2 (16)

4: sc (16)

5: sc2tog, sc2 (12) begin to stuff nose lightly

6: sc2tog (6) f.o. leave a long end for attaching to hat.  Be sure to stuff very lightly, cinch opening in nose closed (this is end of nose closest to  eyes (oblong nose)


Finishing:

Attach pupils to eyes in desired location, I used center.  Attach eyes to head being sure to keep them close together and even in row height.  Attach nose close to eyes with last round worked being "top of nose" and 1st round being closest to bottom of hat. Use black and your tapestry needle to create a smile and you're done!

If I was to make another I may attach the eyes closer.

Newborn Long Stocking Cap (photo prop)

Nap time

So a new baby brings out my creativity...that is apparent now.  I officially can't stop lol

Here is another cute pattern for a newborn photo prop hat.

Materials:

I hook 

Large eye needle to weave in ends and attach eyes

Ww yarn in color choice (I use Caron Simply Soft Baby in Misty Green )

Abbreviations :

MR : magic ring

Ch:  chain

Sl st:  slip stitch

Dc:  double crochet

F.o. :  finish off

Note:

Unless noted otherwise: ch2 at beginning of each round does not count as stitch.  If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.
This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson, and I share it freely with all you crafty crocheters!  You may do whatever you like with your finished Newborn Long Stocking Caps: sell them at farmer's markets, use them, gift them, fly to the moon with them or take over the world with them!! But I ask that you not reproduce/sell this pattern.

Directions:

1: Mr 4dc (4) at end of each round: join with a sl st, ch2

2-3: dc (4) hide the beginning tail now or you may have some difficulty later on!

4: 2dc, dc3 (5)

5: dc (5)

6: dc2, 2dc, dc2 (6)

7: dc (6)

8: 2dc, dc5 (7)

9: dc (7)

10: dc3, 2dc, dc3 (8)

11: dc (8)

12: 2dc, dc7 (9)

13: dc (9)

14: dc4, 2dc, dc4 (10)

15: dc (10)

16: 2dc, dc9 (11)

17: dc (11)

18: 2dc, dc (14)

19: dc (14)

20: 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc2, 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc2, (2dc, dc) x2 (20)  

21: 2dc, dc (30)

22:  2dc, dc2 (40)

23-29: dc (40)

30: sc f.o. weave in ends

Finishing:

I made a quick little tassel for the end of this hat, you can make one or not, or try a pom pom or add a crescent moon!  Your imagination is all that is holding back!

Jack Skellington Hat

Adult size hat

My grandson Jayce in his Jack Hat

We love Tim Burton around this house...like really a lot.  So of course my sweet little kinder Jayce NEEDED a Jack Skellington hat.  It is super easy to whip up and so darn adorable on <3

Materials:

I hook (J hook newborn size)

Large eye needle to weave in ends and attach eyes

Ww yarn in white and small amt in black (I use RedHeart Super Saver yarns)

Abbreviations :

MR : magic ring

Ch:  chain

Sl st:  slip stitch

Sc:  single crochet

Hdc:  half double crochet

Dc:  double crochet

F.o. :  finish off

Note:

Unless noted otherwise: ch at beginning of each round does not count as stitch.  If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted. 
This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson, and I share it freely with all you crafty crocheters!  You may do whatever you like with your finished Jack Skellington hats: sell them at farmer's markets, use them, gift them, fly to the moon with them or take over the world with them!! But I ask that you not reproduce/sell this pattern.

Newborn hat: with J hook with J hook and white (approximately 5.5" from crown to brim- mid ear)

1:  Mr 10dc (10) at end of each round join with a sl st and ch 2 (does not count as dc)

2: 2dc (20)

3: 2dc, dc (30)

4: sk 1st st, dc to last st, 2dc in last st (30)

5: dc (30)

6:  repeat rnd 4/5 2x (30) (if you want a little longer add rnds here!)

7: sc around f.o. weave in ends - I like to add a round of loosely worked sl st at the end to finish nicely. You can try it or not :)

Eyes: x2 with J hook and black

1:  Mr 10dc (10) join with invisible join/sl st f.o. leaving a long tail to attach eye to hat. 

*Note- I will leave one end long enough to attach eye and create nose sts and the second eye I leave a longer tail to attach eye and create mouth.  You can make those features with another piece of yarn if you desire.

Teen/Adult hat: with I hook and white (mid ear length)

1:  Mr 12dc (12)  at end of each round: join with a sl st, ch 2 (does not count as dc)

2:  2dc (24)

3: 2dc, dc (36)

4: dc2, 2dc (48)

5: 2dc, dc3 (60)

6:  sk 1st st, dc to last st, 2dc in last st. (60)

7: dc (60)

8-14: repeat rows 6/7  4x (if you want hat longer add rounds!)

15: loosely sl st around. F.o. weave in ends

Eyes: x2 (teen/adult) with I hook and black

1:  Mr 10dc (10) join with sl st, ch 2

2:  2hdc (20)  f.o. (invisible join or sl st) leaving a long tail for attaching to hat
*Note- I will leave one end long enough to attach eye and create nose sts and the second eye I leave a longer tail to attach eye and create mouth.  You can make those features with another piece of yarn if you desire.

Finishing:

Attach eyes to hat.  Using black, create nose and mouth. Weave in all ends and enjoy!


UPDATE:

I love photography and I'm learning lightroom/photoshop so Jayce got a pic edited with Jack in the background ;)

Easy Textured Washcloth/Dishcloth pattern

My sweet grandson had me so nervous before his big entrance that I had to keep my hands busy!

Cotton washcloths and dishcloths are the best!

I came up with a quick washcloth pattern as I was overly anxious before my daughter had her cutie son yesterday! I had to keep my hands busy!!

Cotton cloth approximately 8" square

Materials

H hook

cotton ww yarn

tapestry needle

scissors

Abbreviations

ch: chain

sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet

f.o.: finish off

sk: skip

Note:

Unless noted otherwise: ch at end of each row does not count as stitch.  If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.  

This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson, and I share it freely with all you crafty crocheters!  You may do whatever you like with your finished Washcloths/Dishcloths: sell them at farmer's markets, use them, gift them, fly to the moon with them or take over the world with them!! But I ask that you not reproduce/sell this pattern.

Directions:

ch 30 (or any multiple of 2 to reach desired size!)

1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk one ch, sc & dc in next ch*, in last ch hdc. ch1 turn

2:  hdc in 1st st, *sk st, sc & dc in next st*, hdc in last st. ch1 turn

           *Note: you will be making sc/dc in sc sts from previous row always

3-?: repeat row 2 until desired length, I made about 22 rows total

when you reach desired size f.o. and use tapestry needle to weave in ends 

Closer pic of cloth

Happy hooking!

New baby coming soon!

This week my daughter will be having her second child, a son!

I have been busy making last minute additions to my photo props and in the next week or two (depending on the stars aligning just right) I will have some new free patterns...think newborn stuff!

Gotta get back to designing a couple more props!

Crochet Cotton Moccasin Shoes (Adult size)

After playing around a bit  I think I have the answer to a pattern for adult sizes :)  Kids size available here

I have not added optional fringe at this point 

Materials

*I hook
*Cotton Yarn- I used Peaches & Cream (medium weight size 4)

*Cheap Flip Flops- I got flip flops for $0.98 a pair at Wal-Mart (these are one size larger than my shoe size, you could probably buy the correct size for a snug fit -I don't want tight shoes) 

*Puffy Paint - I use this to fill hole on sole

*Sharp scissors (to cut flip flops & jute)

*optional- drill with a small bit to put holes in sole (this can be accomplished with a needle as well, but I felt it was a little less labor intensive to pre-drill holes)

*large eye needle to sew jute to sole

*Twisted Jute Twine (see pic!)

*something to measure with & a Sharpie- to mark holes

This is the Jute I used

Abbreviations:

ch: chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet

mirror sc: a style of crochet that gives row work the appearance of rounds Mirror sc video (you can use regular sc if you prefer or you can learn this great stitch!)

sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)

BLO: crochet in back loop only

Rsc: reverse single crochet reverse sc video

Third Loop: you will sew the toe in place through these loops third loop

Hdc: half double crochet

Hdc2tog: half double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)

Hdc3tog: half double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease 2 sts)

Dc:  double crochet

Tr: treble crochet

Tr2tog: treble crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)

Note: 

Unless noted otherwise: ch at end of each row and join rounds with a sl st.  If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.  

This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson, and I share it freely with all you crafty crocheters!  You may do whatever you like with your finished Moccasins: sell them at farmer's markets, wear them, gift them, fly to the moon with them or take over the world with them!! But I ask that you not reproduce/sell this pattern.  

Directions:

Begin by preparing flip flops, see How to make flip flop soles

Because all the st counts will be different based on size we will mark our soles to indicate toe/heel areas.

My toe marker is 3 sts toward toe from back straps and my heel marker is 1 st away from straps-4 spaces between.  place your foot over the sole, does this line up for you?  If you want to move your markers now is the time to get the best fit for your feet.  Think "sock heel" for heel area.

We will be crocheting over the knot, it won't be missed :)

Begin crochet:

Toe: make 2 

ch 11 (is this too long/short for the toe end? Change this by inc or dec begin ch)

1: sc in2nd ch from hook across, ch1 turn (at end of every row) (10) < your number may be different

2: mirror sc, ch1 turn (10)

3: increase row- 2sc, sc8, 2sc, ch1 turn (12) 

4: mirror sc, ch1 turn (12)

5:  optional increase row- (I did not need to increase this row for size 9/10 women's) if you need to increase increase 2 in first and last sts. if no increase necessary: sc,ch1 turn (12)

Keep the width of your "toe" within the jute boundaries (toe touches outer edge of jute ch at arch)

6: mirror sc, ch1 turn (12)

7: sc, ch1 turn (12)

8: mirror sc, ch1 turn (12)

* repeat rows 7 & 8 until you are near the toe markers in length ending with a row 7 (about 1 st away) (I made a color change in the last row 7 I made- row 19 for me I left a long tail of the variegated to stitch to shoe later)

next row: mirror sc, ch1 turn (12) (this row or next should be even with your toe markers)

next row: BLO sc, ch 1 do not turn (12) 

last row: rsc across f.o. weave in ends.

Side upper:

begin crochet in inner sole always

1: 2hdc in each ch around (go through both loops of jute, hide ends of knot as you work), join with a sl st, ch 1

2: (I changed color, you don't need to) sc around shoe, at center of heel sc2tog x2, continue to sc to end, join with a sl st, ch1 (I changed color back-this is optional)

3: sc to heel first heel marker, hdc2tog, hdc to center 4 sts of heel-  hdc2tog x2  in center 4 sts of heel, hdc to 2 sts before last heel marker, hdc2tog (finishing st in marked st), sc after heel marker to end of round, join with a sl st, ch1

4: *between heel sts work: hdc3tog, hdc, dc to center 10 sts of heel, tr2tog x5, dc to last 3 sts of heel hdc3tog, 

*between heel and toe markers: sc to 2 sts before toe marker (when shoe toe up) sc2tog;  when working towards heel from toe the 1st 2 sts of sc are sc2tog (2 decreases) 

*between toe markers: hdc to approx 6 sts before toe hole: sc to approx 6 sts after toe hole on opposite side, hdc to next toe marker

at end of row join with a sl st and ch1  pull up a long loop- time to attach toe

Line up the BLO row with the toe markers and pin in place

Attach toe by stitching around shoe using the 3rd loop of row 4 

After you toe is sewn in place pick up your loop and continue with crochet

5: *between heel markers:hdc2tog, hdc to center 6 sts- hdc2tog x3, hdc to last 2 sts between heel markers- hdc2tog

*toe from heel markers sc to sts before toe marker, sc2tog, sc to next tow marker, sc2tog, sc to heel marker.

f.o. weave in ends.  Cut some fringe and attach to skipped front loops of blo row of toe :)

Crochet under both loops of jute ch!

Let your imagination run wild!  Please share your pics of completed projects on my Facebook page :)

How to make "flip flop soles"

This is just a quick tutorial on how to prepare a cheap pair of flip flops to receive your crochet.

Materials

*I hook
*Cotton Yarn- I used Peaches & Cream (medium weight size 4)

*Cheap Flip Flops- I got flip flops for $0.98 a pair at Wal-Mart (these are one size larger than my granddaughter wears-smallest they had- I bought a pair one size larger for the adult pair I'm making as well-I don't want tight shoes) 

*Puffy Paint - I use this to fill hole on sole

*Sharp scissors (to cut flip flops & jute)

*optional- drill with a small bit to put holes in sole (this can be accomplished with a needle as well, but I felt it was a little less labor intensive to pre-drill holes)

*large eye needle to sew jute to sole

*Twisted Jute Twine (see pic!)

*something to measure with & a Sharpie- to mark holes 

This is the jute I used

Directions:

Cut the toe from the flip flop and...

...cut the back straps at an angle and turn outwards.
*Leave the back straps in place*

Mark around bottom of sole in 1/2" increments

*BE SURE the dot count is the same!  I had 35 dots on each of these soles*

Optional- drill through marked holes

Add caption

*you can use a needle if you're tough ;)

Similar to a "chain stitch"
1: using jute- insert needle through hole from inner sole to outer and return through next hole
2: loop around end of jute and return needle through hole you just came through, do NOT pull too tight
3: bottom of shoe view- this stitch will create a "solid" line of sts
4: push needle from outer sole to inner sole through next hole
5: insert needle through previous loop
6: return needle through hole it just came through
7: push needle from outer sole and through previous loop
*continue around, join with a knot (will be hidden under work)

Left- inner sole;  right- outer sole

Bottom of moccasins, puffy paint in toe hole- be sure to let dry before working with sole/wearing

 OPTIONAL:

Attach your favorite crochet slippers by making 2dc in each jute st around inner sole (this number will vary by size of sandals).  Fit your favorite slippers into  the dc and stitch in place!

You can make your jute sts just around the toes of your sandals and make slides!  Have fun with your creations!

I would love to see your creations! Visit Mommy Made Crochet Facebook and share your pics!