Blankets for Kylian

My First Great Nephew 

Slipper Socks for SS

Pattern from Ravelry

Stitch - Single crochet

Size - Sole of this woman's slipper measures approximately 9 1/2in/24.5cm long.   

Materials - Bulky-weight wool yarn,

Gauge - 10 sts and 14 rows to 4in/10cm measured over single crochet using a

K-101/2 (7mm) hook. 

Abbreviations sc2tog (insert hook in next st, yo and draw a loop through twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook-one stitch decreased,.

To make slipper uppers (make 2) 

The slippers are made in two separate pieces- the upper and the sole. 

Leg - The leg of the upper is worked in rounds as follows: 

Base ring Using a K-101/2 (7mm) hook, ch 31 and join with a slip stitch to first chain to form a ring. (Make sure that the chain is not twisted when you join the chain into a ring.) 

Round 1 (WS) Ch 1, 1 sc in same place as slip stitch, 1 sc in each of remaining ch to end, join with a slip stitch to first sc. 31 sc. 

Note: Do not turn at end of rounds but continue with WS always facing. 

Round 2 Ch 1, 1 sc in same place as slip stitch, 

1 sc in each sc to end, join with a slip stitch to first sc. 31 sc. 

Repeat last round 4 times more. 

Heel 

The heel is worked in rows as follows: 

Row 1 (WS) Ch 1, 1 sc in same place as slip stitch, 

1 sc in each sc to end, turn. 31 sc. 

Row 2 (RS) Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc to end, turn. 

Row 3 Ch 1, sc2tog, 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn. 29 sc. 

Row 4 Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc to end, turn. 

Row 5 Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc to end, turn. 

Instep 

The instep is worked in rounds as follows: Round 6 (RS) Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, then work 11 sc across instep (row-end edges), join with a slip stitch to first sc. Round 7 Ch 1, 1 sc in same place as slip stitch, 1 sc in each sc to end, join with a slip stitch to first sc, turn. 

slipper boots 

Top of foot 

Starting with a WS row, the foot is worked in rows as follows: 

Row 8 Ch 1, 1 sc in each of next 14 sc, turn. 14 sc. Rows 9, 10, and 11 [Rep row 81 3 times. 

Row 12 Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn. 13 sc. 

Row 13 Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn. 12 dc. 

Rows 14 and 15 Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc to end, turn. Row 16 Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn. 11 sc. 

Row 17 Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn. 10 sc. 

Row 18 Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn. 9 sc. 

Row 19 Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn. 8 sc. 

Fasten off and turn leg right side out. 

Make second upper in exactly the same way. 

To make soles (make 2) 

The sole is worked from the heel to the toe. Foundation chain Using a K-101/2 (7mm) hook, ch 5. 

Row 1 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of remaining ch to end, turn. 4 sc. 

Row 2 Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc to end, turn. 

Row 3 Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. 6 sc. 

Repeat row 2 until work measures 51/4in/13.5cm from beginning. 

Next row Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc to 

last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn. 8 sc. 

Repeat row 2 until work measures 9in/23cm from beginning. 

Next row Ch 1, sc2tog, 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn. 6 sc. 

Next row Ch 1, sc2tog, 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn. 4 sc. 

Fasten off. 

Make second sole in exactly the same way. 

To finish 

Weave in any loose ends. 

Pin sole to upper with wrong sides together, easing to fit around toe. Using a K-101/2 (7mm) hook, join yarn with a slip stitch to center of heel, inserting hook through both layers, work ch 1, then work sc through both layers all around, join with a slip stitch to first sc. Fasten off and weave in end. 

If desired, turn down first three rows of leg to form a "cuff" at top of slipper. 

Cut two pieces of leather for each slipper, using the two templates (see page 143), one for the sole under the ball of the foot and one for the sole under the heel. Hand sew these leather pads to the soles, using a matching sewing thread. Note: To make the hand sewing easier, if you have a sewing machine use it to punch holes through the leather. Set the sewing machine to an extra- long stitch and do not thread the needle, then stitch all around the cut out shapes, 1/8in/4mm from the edge. Overcast stitch the pieces in place. through the punched holes. 

Masterclass 

Adjusting the slipper pattern for different sizes 

One of crochet's greatest qualities is its flexibility. As this slipper boot is worked in basic single crochet, it very easy to adjust the length and width of the basic shape to suit different foot sizes. If you have a narrow foot, take out 2 chain from the width of the sole and 2 stitches from the top of the foot; or, alternatively, if you have a wide foot, add 2 chain (and 2 stitches) to the width. Alter the length of the foot by working fewer or more rows within the straight sole (and top of foot) section. As a general tip, add or subtract 1/2in/1cm if you wish to make a larger or smaller size. This is a very versatile pattern: I prefer a short boot that I wear with the edge rolled down to form a cuff, but you can work a longer cuff for a higher boot and even work the initial row in a contrasting yarn to give a further decorative detail.

Minnie Hat and Purse

Minnie for Sadie











Having a 2 year old cousin is fun, I just wish she didn't live so far away.  I haven't seen her in 7 months and I want her to who I am so I'm trying to send her little things now and then to help her remember me.  She loves Minnie Mouse so I thought I'd make a little something Minnie for Sadie.  I made a simple had and added ears, a bow a buttons.  I also thought a little bag to carry her what-nots would be handy, two years old love to carry around lots of lovies. Heading to Fed-Ex in the morning!

Crochet With a K

I tried crocheting 8 or 9 years ago and for the life of me could NOT figure out the tension of the  yarn. Everyone I talked to kept telling me how fast they could complete their projects.....I was envious.  Then I had two friends diagnosed with breast cancer within a month of each other.  Aside from cooking, visiting and keeping spirits high, I wanted to help.  I decided a skull cap would be helpful for the time when their hair would be nonexistent or short and the winter days long and cold up here in the north.  This time around I managed the tension better and and finished one cap after another. Once I accomplished that I searched for an easy pattern for slippers.  Slippers are my go to for knitting and I thought crocheting should follow suit.  Slippers are quick and easy so I get the immediate gratification i seem to need on projects and you can customize them to match just about anyone's personality incorporating all kinds of fibers. I found this pattern on Pinterest ( Loopykidz).  I fell in love with it for two reason.....Easy to follow and I could change it up with any yarn, bobbles, bells and whistles to satisfy my creative need (And hopefully the recipients). OH.....one more thing....SIZE K......To me that means FAST! I have used the pattern as is, double stranded for worsted weight, adjusted stitches for smaller or larger sizes and they all turned out great!

Materials
Bulky (#5) Yarn - H-K depending on desired guage/Yarn Needle

Abbreviations 
CH = chain, SLST = slip stitch, SC = single crochet. DC = double crochet, TR = triple crochet, ST = stitch

Instructions

DC 10 times into Magic Ring, Join with SLST to 1st DC {10}
CH2, place 2DC in each ST around, join with SLST to 1st DC {20}
CH2, DC in each ST around, join with SLST to 1st DC {20}
Repeat round 3
Repeat round 3
Repeat round 3
CH2, DC in next 15 STs, leave remaining 5 un-worked. Turn {15}
CH2, DC across, turn {15}
Repeat round 8
Repeat round 8
Repeat round 8
Repeat round 8
Repeat round 8
Repeat round 8
Repeat round 8
*You can continue to repeat round 8 until you've reached the desired length**

Fold the heel of your slipper so right sides are facing together, SLST the slipper heel closed
Fasten off and weave in ends

CH1, SC evenly around, join with SLST to 1st SC
Fasten off, weave in ends. I also like to do two rows of DC here to create more of a boot effect.

 

               Rebecca R

 

                     Carly

 Ava

The pair highlighted at the top of this post were made for a dear old friend I worked with in college. I haven't seen her in more than 20 years but reconnected through Facebook.  It was a family run restaurant, and we hostessed the crazy Friday night fish-frys together. She was one of her many family members who worked there and part of an amazing family!

In an effort to organize my Life............One more time!

Endless pieces of papers or notes have been stuffed into a variety of binders, drawers, drives and folders, and when I need them the most they are never easily found.  It recently took me two months to find a simple pattern my mother requested. Ugggghhhhhh!  This is another attempt to organize the patterns, albeit few, that I have acquired and used over the years. 
I am not a fancy knitter, mostly baby gifts and slippers for those I love. Recently learned to crochet and am a simpleton at that as well. Both serve me well to relieve stress and keep the digits moving in an attempt to manage my arthritis. 
 Like my other blog......I am hoping to eventually get all my papers, files, notes, pins and accounts into this one location. I may never make it but I am going to try. These pictures are of items I have made, but are really an attempt to remember how to post photos on a blog, I am rusty and seem to recall nothing I learned years ago.