Amazing Crochet Bowl - crochet pattern

I've seen a few bowls people have crocheted and I wanted to give it a try myself!
After some brainstorming with my marmie I think I've come up with a decent design :)

 You need an intermediate level of crochet experience or a very ambitious beginner :) you will be working in continuous rounds over clothesline to give some stiffness and form to your bowl.  I find it best to mark my rounds with a scrap of yarn to keep track of the rounds.

All supplies except needle

Materials

* Ww yarn of your choice (I used Caron Simply Soft Stripes "the Keys" color and "pink camo" is also pictured)
* H Hook
* clothesline (mine is from Walmart for $1.97 and is acrylic/nylon)
* lighter- I used to keep the end of the clothesline from fraying
* Scissors- must be able to cut clothesline
* needle for weaving ends


Abbreviations

* Mr: magic ring
* ch : chain
* sl st : slip stitch
* beg : beginning
* sc : single crochet
* y.o. : yarn over
* f.o. : finish off

Notes


All terms American.   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.  As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2016.



You may do whatever you like with your completed Amazing Crochet Bowl, you can sell them, use them for Pocket change and keys or even give it as a gift!  I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design my Amazing Crochet Bowl:)

Directions:

*Guage isn't too important, but tension is. Be sure to crochet snug so the bowl holds it shape.

1: Mr 10sc (10)

2: begin to crochet over clothesline and continue through all rounds - 2sc (20)

Pull clothesline as close as you can to 1st sc of round without pulling it out 

3: * sc, 2sc* (30)

4: *sc2, 2sc* (40)

5: *sc3, 2sc* (50)

6: sc (50)

7: *sc9, 2sc* (55) 

* the 2 sc at beginning of each round are just to stagger the increases-don't sweat it!*

8: sc2, place marker after sc2 then: *sc10, 2sc* (60)

9: sc2, place marker after sc2 then: *sc11, 2sc* (65)

10: sc2, place marker after sc2 then: *sc12, 2sc* (70)

11: sc2, place marker after sc2 then: *sc13, 2sc* (75)

12: sc (75)

13: sc (75) sl st to next st. If you need to hide the end of the clothesline use the tail of yarn and whip stitch to cover it. I used a lighter to keep ends of clothesline from fraying.  ***Ask your parents for help with lighter if you are under age 18, accidents happen to the best of us! ***

Finishing:

This pattern should easily translate to larger or smaller bowls if you so desire! Weave in ends and enjoy!

Pacific Waves Market Bag

Still burning through my marmie's yarn stash! Here is a pattern using size 10 cotton crochet thread to create a handy little bag that can collapse into itself for easy storage.



Materials

* #10 cotton thread. I used Aunt Lydia's classic 10 in Fudge Brown (color 1) & Delft (color 2)
* E Hook
* button (optional)

Abbreviations

* ch : chain
* sl st : slip stitch
* beg : beginning
* sc : single crochet
* dc : double crochet
* hdc : half double crochet
* tr : treble
* y.o. : yarn over
* f.o. : finish off
* false sc2tog: insert hook into same st pull up a loop, insert hook into next st pull up a loop, y.o. draw through all three loops on hook

Notes


All terms American.   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.  As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2016.



You may do whatever you like with your completed Pacific Waves Market Bag, you can sell them, shop with them or even give it as a gift!  I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design my Pacific Waves Market Bag :) 


Starting at base with color 1

Ch5 join to make a loop

1: Ch3 counts as dc here and throughout,  DC12 around join (13)
2: ch3, DC in same st, 2dc in remaining 12 DC, join (26)
3: ch3, DC in same st, dc, * 2dc, dc * , join (39)
4: ch3, DC in same st, dc2, * 2dc, dc2 * , join (52)
5: ch3, DC in same st,  dc3, * 2dc, dc3 * , join (65)
6: ch3, DC in same st,  dc4, * 2dc, dc4 * , join (78)
7: ch3, DC in same st,  dc5, * 2dc, dc5 * , join (91)
8: ch3, DC in same st,  dc6, * 2dc, dc6 * , join (104)
9: ch3, DC in same st,  dc7, * 2dc, dc7 * , join (117)
10: ch3, DC in same st,  dc8, * 2dc, dc8 * , join (130) f.o. weave in ends if using 2nd color
11: Attach new color with a sc, *ch8, sk 4 sts, sc*  for last ch: ch3, tr to beg sc
12: *ch8, SC in next ch loop* for last ch loop ch3, tr to beg sc
13-20: rpt 12 -at end of 20 ch8 attach to beg with sl st
21: ch1, *sc5 in next ch loop* joint with a sl st change to 1st color (130)
22: ch 1, *sc, hdc, dc2, tr2, dc2, hdc, sc* join with a sl st to beg change to color 1 (130)
23: ch sc, join to beg with a sl st (130)
24: ch 1, sc, false 2c2tog x 14, ch 40, sl st to beg (55)
25: ch 1, sc15, sc40 over ch, sl st to beg (55)
26: ch 1, false sc2tog around sl st to beg (55)
27: same as 26, f.o. weave in ends (55)

Handle 2
Find placement of handle equidistant from 1st handle

1: rpt 24
2: rpt 25
3: rpt 26
4: rpt 27

*Optional drawstring for collapsing bag

Ch necessary amount of chs to go around base of bag without restricting size. Weave chain in and out through first round of netting. Attach a button on the end if you and your bag is complete!

Super Bulky Baby Bear

My beautiful niece is pregnant after a tubal 5 years ago...not just pregnant...identical twin girls! I had to get crocheting for these new little sweeties!
I started with a great baby socks pattern from Mamma That Makes.  These are fabulous little booties/socks with sizes down to 26-28wk.  I whipped up 10 pairs in 32 week size, twins tend to be a bit smaller ;)

Mamma That Makes: fabulous pattern!

My bff found some yarn on clearance and picked some out for me, among the yarns were a couple Bernat Baby Blanket...so soft!  I love these soft yarns for babies :)  So I started immediately on a teddy pattern to use Bernat Baby Blanket super bulky yarn. Each Super Bulky Baby Bear took less than 1 skein to complete project.

Close up of Bear face

Twin Teddies for two little sweet twins!

Materials:

*Super Bulky yarn (size 6)  I used Bernat Baby blanket in "Little Girl Dove" & " Little Lilac Dove"
*L hook
*tapestry needle
*scissors
*small amt of ww yarn or embroidery floss for face details
* fiberfill

Abbreviations:

* ch: chain
* sl st: slip stitch
* sc: single crochet
* sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
* dc: double crochet
* f.o. : finish off

Notes:

All terms American.   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.  As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2016.  

You may do whatever you like with your completed Super Bulky Baby Bear, you can sell them, cuddle them or even give it as a gift!  I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design Super Bulky Baby Bear :)  

Directions:   Starting at top of head

1: ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)

2: 2sc (12) be sure to mark your rounds!

3: sc, 2sc (18)

4-6: sc (18)

7: sc, sc2tog (12)

8: sc2tog (6)

9: 2sc (12) stuff to desired firmness and continue to stuff as you progress

10: sc, 2sc (18)

11: sc8, 2sc (20)

12-14: sc (20)

15: sc8, sc2tog (18)

16: sc, sc2tog (12)

17: sc2tog (6)  f.o. close opening and weave in ends


Arms: x2 stuff only hands

1: ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)

2-3: sc (6)

4: sc, sc2tog (4)

5-6: sc (4) f.o. leave a long tail to attach to body


Legs: x2 stuff only feet

1: ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)

2: sc2, 2sc (8)

3-4: sc (8)

5: sc2, sc2tog (6)

6-8: sc (6) f.o. leave a long tail to attach to body


Ears: x2

1: ch3, (mark 2nd ch) 4dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st to 2nd ch, f.o. leave a long tail for attaching to head.

Ears

Tail:

1: ch2, 4sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to 1st sc.  f.o. leave a tail to attach to body

All my Bear parts before attaching

Finishing:

Attach the body parts in ways look good to you.  I sew the ends of arms and legs closed flat before attaching, but you can do however you prefer.

After attaching all the body parts it's time to get creative!  How do you want your bear to look, just a nose and eyes?  Or do you want to add more features?  I added 2 eyelashes to each eye for my bears.

I would love to see your finished Super Bulky Baby Bears!  Visit Mommy Made Crochet on facebook and use #MommyMadeCrochet on other social media sites!

Marking rounds the easy way

I always stress the importance of marking your rounds as you crochet...or disaster can see!  (Sounds like a good enough reason to me lol)
I have used a bit of contrasting yarn for many years now, I can carry it back and forth and it removes at the end with a pull of the yarn!
I hope this can help someone out there!

My newest pattern... DweeBalls

What is a DweeBall?  Do you ever see something out of the corner of your eye but when you turn to look you see nothing?  You aren't crazy, you just glimpsed the shy Dweeball!  

This pattern will teach you the dsc (dendrite single crochet) and yield you one super cute little critter!

Pattern is available now in my etsy shop! #DweeBalls 

Small Dweeball investigating the Blue Sky Vine flower

Medium Dweeball eyeing a passion flower

This Large Dweeball feels a kinship with the passion flower...

Ninja Turtle inspired Ice Pop Cozy

Ninja Turtle inspired Ice Pop Cozy

A friend was looking for some cool ice pop cozies for some kiddos...I saw some great patterns on Ravelry but I wanted to create a Ninja Turtle inspired one.  I found great patterns for everything but no ninjas...or turtles.

Here is my meager attempt at creating some cool little reptiles wearing masks ;)

Materials:

E hook (if you find this too tight/loose go up or down in hook size)

ww cotton in green

ww cotton in mask color - purple, orange, red, blue 

ww cotton in black for eyes (you can use and yarn for this or even embroidery thread)

scissors

Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

mr: magic ring
ch: chain
rnd: round
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
blo: back loop only, instead of both loops you will use only back loop
f.o. : finish off

Notes:

All terms American.   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.  As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2016.  

You may do whatever you like with your completed Ninja Turtle inspired Ice Pop Cozies, you can embrace your inner child and use these yourself, sell them to others ready to keep the evil Foot Clan at bay or even give them as a gift!  I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own.  You can share a link to this pattern if you like.


Directions: worked in joined rnds. Ch1 at end of each rnd does NOT count as a st in this pattern

1: mr 8sc (8) join with a sl st, ch1 at end of each rnd

2: 2sc (16) be sure to secure mr end before continuing

3: blo: sc (16)

4-9: hdc (16) change to mask color at end of rnd 9

10:  ch11, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch, hdc to end, ch11, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch, join to first hdc with a sl st (16)

11: hdc (16) change to green

12-13:  hdc (16) f.o. weave in ends.

Finishing:

With black, create eyes.  I do one eye at a time and secure the ends with knots on the inside of the cozy and cut short.  (they won't show)  I also give the mask a little single tie.

That's it, pretty simple right? Now your kiddos can stay cool and feel super cool at the same time!

What is "1 rnd uncounted sl st" ?

In many of my patterns I like to use rounds of uncounted slip stitches.

Why?  Because it creates a nice clean edge in crochet.

Why is it called "uncounted slip stitches"?  Because a round of the slip stitches will not count in your final round count.

This technique creates a raised area as well, so it gives the appearance that the clothing of a doll is separate from the doll.

The wrist cuff of this doll has a round of uncounted slip stitches to create a clean transition back to the peach color.

Materials:

Any 2 colors of yarn you want to practice with, I used Red Heart Super Saver in Blue and light blue (I think?)

crochet hook, I used an F hook for the example

scissors - if you want

Abbreviations:

mr: magic ring

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet

rnd: round

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.  

Instuctions:

With 1st yarn color

1: mr 6sc (6)

2: 2sc (12)

3: sc, 2sc (18)

4: sc (18) pull through new yarn color as you finish last st

Color change on last st of rnd 4

 work 1 rnd uncounted sl st

uncounted sl st finished, now to begin rnd 5, be sure to work in sts from rnd 4 and NOT the uncounted sl st 

5-7; sc (18) change to 1st color with last st

Change back to 1st color, no sl st 

The black yarn is my rnd marker. I begin with rnd 2,
 if you count the rnds this way you can count by 2's .
 This is the end of rnd 5.

8: sc (18)  

Do you see the difference?

End of rnd 8.  Can you see the clean transition created by the uncounted sl st?

I hope you enjoy incorporating this technique into your crochet!

Where is Bernie Buddy/Doll? ~ Saturday update 4/9/16

A question that deserves answering...

As of today at 1825 est 4/9/16 this map is correct!

Is your state represented here?

Btw- Adelaide, South Australia will have a Bernie Buddy soon too!!  And in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada a Bernie Doll pattern sold... Australia & Canada are feeling the Bern!

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

2/17/16   Bakersfield - Bernie Buddy

3/9/16     Lakewood - Bernie Buddy

3/14/16   Visalia - Bernie Buddy

                Burbank - Bernie Doll pattern

3/16/16    Biggs - Bernie Doll pattern

3/18/16    Sebastopol - Bernie Buddy

3/25/16    Escondido - Bernie Buddy Pattern

3/29/16    El Segundo - Bernie Buddy

3/30/16    Lakewood - Bernie Buddy

4/2/16      Escondido - Bernie Buddy

4/7/16      San Mateo - Bernie Doll pattern

Colorado

3/19/16    Aurora - Bernie Buddy

4/7/16      Boulder - Bernie Doll pattern

Connecticut

3/8/16     Norwalk - Bernie Buddy

Delaware

Florida

2/25/16    Ormond Beach - Bernie Doll pattern

4/1/16      Tequesta - Bernie Buddy

Georgia

2/23/16    Decatur - Bernie Buddy

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

3/15/16   Collinsville - Bernie Buddy pattern

4/8/16     Bloomington - Bernie Buddy

Indiana

2/26/16     Crown Point - Bernie Buddy

3/14/16      Fishers - Bernie Buddy

Iowa

2/20/16     Polk City - Bernie Doll pattern

4/1/16       Ames - Bernie Doll pattern

Kansas

4/9/16      Wichita - Bernie Buddy pattern

Kentucky

3/14/16  Louisville - Bernie Doll

Louisiana

Maine

4/2/16     Kennebunk - Bernie Buddy pattern

Maryland

Massachusetts 

3/7/16     Reading - Bernie Buddy

3/22/16   Wilmington - Bernie Buddy

Michigan

2/26/16    Pontiac - Bernie Buddy

3/22/16    Saline - Bernie Buddy

4/1/16      Midland - Bernie Buddy

4/2/16      Clawson - Bernie Doll pattern

4/8/16      Midland - Birdie the Candidate

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

2/20/16    Las Vegas - Bernie Buddy pattern

New Hampshire

3/22/16     Nashua - Bernie Buddy Pattern

New Jersey

3/4/16    South Plainfield - Bernie Buddy

3/26/16  Howell - Bernie Buddy/Doll patterns

New Mexico

New York

2/23/16   Silver Bay - Bernie Buddy/Doll patterns

3/22/16   Rochester - Bernie Buddy Pattern

3/27/16   Brooklyn - Bernie Doll pattern

North Carolina

2/26/16    Raleigh - Bernie Doll pattern

3/13/16    Asheville - Bernie Buddy

4/8/16      Cary - Bernie Buddy

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

2/25/16    Tulsa - Bernie Doll pattern

                Tulsa - Bernie Buddy

                Claremore - Bernie Buddy

                Tulsa - Bernie Buddy

                Tulsa - Bernie Buddy

2/26/16   Tulsa - Bernie Buddy

Oregon

3/8/16     Portland - Bernie Doll pattern

3/10/16   Dallas - Bernie Buddy/Doll patterns

Pennsylvania

3/1/16     Green Lane - Bernie Doll

4/3/16     Allentown - Bernie Buddy pattern

Rhode Island

3/4/16    Riverside - Bernie Doll pattern

              Pascoag - Bernie Doll pattern

3/7/16    Riverside - Bernie Buddy

3/12/16  East Greenwich - Bernie Buddy 

3/24/16  Newport - Bernie Buddy pattern 

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

2/24/16    Houston - Bernie Buddy

2/26/16   Waxahachie - Bernie Doll

                Howe - Bernie Buddy

3/8/16      El Paso - Bernie Buddy

3/28/16    Fort Worth - Bernie Doll pattern

Utah

Vermont

4/3/16     Wallingford - Bernie Doll pattern

Virginia

3/11/16    Arlington - Bernie Buddy pattern

3/28/16   Melfa- Bernie Doll 

4/4/16      Criders - Bernie Buddy pattern

Washington

3/6/16     Lynnwood - Bernie Doll

3/7/16     Seattle - Bernie Buddy

3/29/16   Marysville - Bernie Doll/Buddy

4/7/16     Seattle - Bernie Doll

4/7/16     Bellingham - Birdie the Candidate x3

Washington DC

2/22/16    Bernie Doll pattern

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Worldwide:

Australia

3/16/16  Adelaide, South Australia - Bernie Buddy

Canada

4/6/16  Edmonton, Alberta - Bernie Buddy pattern

Sen. Bernie Sanders

Hi friends!

I usually never mix my politics/beliefs with my art, but Bernie Sanders has inspired me to create so I can contribute to his campaign.

That being said, I have 2 new crochet patterns available in my Etsy shop with 100% of the profits being donated by me to Sen. Bernie Sanders campaign for president.*

Bernie Buddy is 6" tall

The Bernie Buddy crochet pattern will walk you through the steps of creating this cute little likeness of Bernie Sanders.  He stands  6" tall!  
Don't crochet but still want a Bernie Buddy?  I can make one for you!  Direct listing here, $5 from every Bernie Buddy sold goes to Sen. Bernie Sanders campaign for president. *

The Bernie Doll crochet pattern will have you on your way to creating a 13" likeness of Sen. Bernie Sanders.  He loves taking selfies with me ;)
Don't crochet but you still want this YUGE Bernie doll? I can make one for you! Direct listing here,$10 from every Bernie Doll goes to Sen. Bernie Sanders campaign for president!*


* until I reach the $2700 limit 

 

Bernie Doll...he's YUGE! (13")

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

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

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

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!

Cotton Moccasin Shoes with Flip Flop Soles (children's 11/12 flip flop)

I get creative slumps where I can't decide what to make and I look all over for inspiration. I was tooling through Pinterest and saw some cute moccasin slippers, but Florida is kinda warm for slippers... so I thought about thick felt bottom slippers, kinda durable but again really too warm for slippers.

Flip Flops are $0.98 at Wal-Mart and that's what most people in Florida wear...cotton breathes...Jute is durable.... *lightbulb flickers on

Adult size : Adult Crochet Moccasin Shoes

Cotton Moccasins

 *My granddaughter will be getting these soon!

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 Twine 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)

Dc:  double crochet

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:

Prepare the Flip Flops:

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
*I had 35 dots on each sole*

Optional- drill through marked holes
*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

Begin crochet: 

Toe: make 2

ch 9 (with color of your choice, I used a variegated yarn)

1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (8) *ch1 turn at end of each of row unless otherwise noted

2: mirror sc  

3: sc (8)

4: mirror sc (8)

5: 2sc. sc6. 2sc (10)

6: mirror sc (10)

7: sc (10)

8: mirror sc (10)

9: sc (10)

10: mirror sc (10)

11: sc (10)

12: mirror sc (10)

13: sc, change color in last st (if you want too) (I leave a long tail of variegated for sewing to shoe)

14: mirror sc (10)

15: BLO- sc (10)

16: rsc across, f.o. weave in end.

Side upper:

with cotton color of your choice (I join yarn near inner foot, back strap hole)

1: 2dc through each of the top two loops on the sole around, join with a sl st (70) 

2: ch1, sc around, join with a sl st (70)

3: ch1, sc around to center back heel- sc2tog, continue sc to row end; join with a sl st (69)

4: ch1, sc around to center back heel- sc2tog, continue to sc to row end- (68) drop this part of work, careful not to unravel

attach toe:

mark off 36 stitches evenly for front of shoe place markers, pin toe in place: color change row to markers ***sew toe in place before continuing pattern  Attach toe by stitching through 3rd loop of shoe round 4 and toe edge

Sew through third loop- marker to marker

continue shoe:

pick up yarn loop from round 4

5: sc around to heel, find center 10 stitches of heel and begin with hdc2, hdc2tog x3, hdc2, sc to end of row. (65) f.o. weave in ends.

Finishing:

Cut some small pieces of yarn (approx 4 inches) and loop through skipped front loops of toe row 15 for fringe.

I used puffy paint to fill the holes left from the toe strap.  You could probably use caulk, but I had puffy paint ;)

Bottom of moccasins, puffy paint in toe hole

Purple fringe!

I'm starting a pair of larger shoes (as seen in the pics that feature chartreuse flip flops- I hope it works out!

Have fun and happy hooking!

Anna

Update:

Anna got her moccasins and she loves them!!!  She is fighting a virus making it's rounds through  our town :( She is chillin' here with some Scooby Doo now :)

My sweet Noo Noo, best  model ever, always beautiful!

You really made these for me? Thank you Ya Ya!