Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Mile-A-Minute Baby Moccasins



I designed these moccasins to go with the Mile-a-Minute Baby Cocoon and Hat.


Materials


  • F hook
  • DK weight yarn, in three contrasting colors A, B and C
  • Tapestry needle
Gauge

Shell Height = 3/4", Shell Width = 1 1/4" 5 sts = 1"

Abbreviations

ch(s)--chain(s)               dc(s)--double crochet                sl st--slip stitch             st(s)--stitch(es)                 tr(s)--triple or treble crochet(s)           sp--space         hdc(s)--half double crochet(s)   sc(s)--single crochet
BL--Back Loop             BLO--back loop only

Sole

With Yarn A
Row 1: Ch 6, sl st in beginning ch to form a loop, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dcs in loop, ch 3, 3 dcs in loop, ch 3, turn.

Row 2: 3 dcs in ch-3 sp betw dcs, ch 3, 3 dcs in same ch-3 sp, dc in top of outside dc of previous row, ch 3, turn.

Rows 3 to 4: repeat row 2. (Size 6 weeks to 3 months)
Rows 3 to 5: repeat row 2. (Size 3 to 6 months)
Rows 3 to 6: repeat row 2. (Size 6 to 9 months)

Border
Size 6 weeks to 3 months
Rnd 1: Attach Yarn B in dc in 4th row as shown in picture below, ch 2, hdc in same st and next 2 dcs, *3 hdcs in next ch-3 sp* 3 times, hdc in side of last dc 3 times, 6 hdcs in ch-6 loop, hdc in side of dc on other side 3 times, *3 dcs in next ch-3 sp* 3 times, hdc in next  3 dcs, 6 hdcs in ch-3 sp, sl st in top of beginning ch 2,  fasten off.

Size 3 to 6 months

Rnd 1: Attach Yarn B in dc in 4th row as shown in picture below, ch 2, hdc in same st and next 2 dcs, *3 hdcs in next ch-3 sp* 4 times, hdc in side of last dc 3 times, 6 hdcs in ch-6 loop, hdc in side of dc on other side 3 times, *3 dcs in next ch-3 sp* 4 times, hdc in next  3 dcs, 6 hdcs in ch-3 sp, sl st in top of beginning ch 2,  fasten off.

Size 6 to 9 months
Rnd 1: Attach Yarn B in dc in 4th row as shown in picture below, ch 2, hdc in same st and next 2 dcs, *3 hdcs in next ch-3 sp* 5 times, hdc in side of last dc 3 times, 6 hdcs in ch-6 loop, hdc in side of dc on other side 3 times, *3 dcs in next ch-3 sp* 5 times, hdc in next  3 dcs, 6 hdcs in ch-3 sp, sl st in top of beginning ch 2,  fasten off.


Attach Yarn B

All Sizes

Rnd 2: Attach Yarn C in top of ch 2 , ch 1, sc in same st and in each dc all the way around, sl st in beginning sc, fasten off.

Weave in ends.





Top of Moccasin


With Yarn A
Row 1: ch 6, sl st in beginning ch to form a loop, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dcs in loop, ch 3, 3 dcs in loop, ch 3, turn.

Row 2: 3 dcs in ch-3 sp betw dcs, ch 3, 3 dcs in same ch-3 sp, dc in top of outside dc of previous row, ch 3, turn.

Row 3: repeat row 2. (Size 6 weeks to 3 months)
Rows 3 to 4: repeat row 2. (Size 3 to 6 months)
Rows 3 to 5: repeat row 2. (Size 6 to 9 months)


Border
Size 6 weeks to 3 months
Rnd 1: Attach Yarn B in dc in 4th row as shown in picture below, ch 2, hdc in same st and next 2 dcs, *3 hdcs in next ch-3 sp* 2 times, hdc in side of last dc 3 times, 6 hdcs in ch-6 loop, hdc in side of dc on other side 3 times, *3 dcs in next ch-3 sp* 2 times, hdc in next  3 dcs, 6 hdcs in ch-3 sp, sl st in top of beginning ch 2,  fasten off. 

Size 3 to 6 months

Rnd 1: Attach Yarn B in dc in 4th row as shown in picture below, ch 2, hdc in same st and next 2 dcs, *3 hdcs in next ch-3 sp* 3 times, hdc in side of last dc 3 times, 6 hdcs in ch-6 loop, hdc in side of dc on other side 3 times, *3 dcs in next ch-3 sp* 3 times, hdc in next  3 dcs, 6 hdcs in ch-3 sp, sl st in top of beginning ch 2,  fasten off. 

Size 6 to 9 months
Rnd 1: Attach Yarn B in dc in 4th row as shown in picture below, ch 2, hdc in same st and next 2 dcs, *3 hdcs in next ch-3 sp* 4 times, hdc in side of last dc 3 times, 6 hdcs in ch-6 loop, hdc in side of dc on other side 3 times, *3 dcs in next ch-3 sp* 4 times, hdc in next  3 dcs, 6 hdcs in ch-3 sp, sl st in top of beginning ch 2,  fasten off.  

All Sizes 
Rnd 2: Attach Yarn C in top of ch 2 , ch 1, sc in same st and in each dc all the way around, sl st in beginning sc, fasten off.





Sides of Bootie

Attach Yarn C in BL of any sc on side of sole, ch 4, tr in BLO of each sc around sole, sl st in top of beginning ch 4,  fasten off.





Sole with the sides attached.

Whip stitch the top of the moccasin to the sides, sewing towards the front of the shoe, then around on the other side, leaving a space to put the foot into.




Happy Hooking!


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Monday, February 24, 2014

Yarn Bomb at Passage du Grand Cerf





My good friend, Stephanie Bower, won the Gabriel Prize so she got to spend last summer sketching in Paris.  While she was there she came upon this beautiful yarn bomb in one of the many passages running throughout the city. The red flowers were one side and the blue on the other.  I think the blue side looks like an under water scene.  If you would like to check out the drawings and paintings Stephanie did last summer, as well as all of her new ones, check out her blog here.  


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Friday, February 21, 2014

Mile-a-Minute Baby Hat



Materials


  • F hook
  • DK weight yarn, in three contrasting colors A, B and C
  • Tapestry needle


Abbreviations

ch(s)--chain(s)       beg--beginning        dc(s)--double crochet sl st--slip stitch       st(s)--stitch(es)        
tr(s)--triple or treble crochet(s)            betw--between

Gauge
1 shell = 1 1/4 ", each panel is 3" wide and 6 1/2" long
5 sts and 2 rows per inch

Panels
Make 4 for a Premie and 5 for a full term baby.

With Yarn A
Row 1: ch 6, sl st in beg ch to form a loop, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dcs in loop, ch 3, 3 dcs in loop, ch 3, turn.

Row 2: 3 dcs in ch-3 sp betw dcs, ch 3, 3 dcs in same ch-3 sp, dc in top of outside dc of previous row, ch 3, turn.

Rows 3 to 10: repeat row 2.

Border
Rnd 1: Attach Yarn B in dc in 10th row as shown in picture below, ch 4, dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 3 dcs in ch-3 sp, *3 dcs in next ch-3 sp* 8 times, dc in side of last dc 3 times, 10 dcs in ch-6 loop, dc in side of dc on other side 3 times, *3 dcs in next ch-3 sp* 9 times, dc in next  2 dcs, tr in last dc. fasten off.


Attach Yarn B here





Rnd 2: Attach Yarn C in top of ch 4, ch 3, dc next dc and in each dc down side, to the round end, 2 dcs in 3rd dc in round, dc in next 3 dcs, 2 dcs in 7th dc then dc in each dc down to the other side and in last tr at the end, fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Whip stitch the panels together, starting at the straight end, down about 3 inches, leaving the rounded ends open.



 



 Join all the panels together. Then join the two outside panels together to form a tube.


Weave in loose ends.


Top
Rnds 1 through 5 for Premie, 1 through 6 for full term baby.

Make a magic circle
Rnd 1:  Ch 3, do 11 dcs in circle, sl st in top of turning ch. Pull magic circle tightly together. (12 dcs)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dcs per dc around, sl st in top of turning ch. (24 scs)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next dc, *2 dcs in next dc, dc in next dc* 11 times, sl st in top of turning ch. (36 scs)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 dc, *2 dcs in next dc, dc in next 2 dc* 11 times, sl st in top of turning ch. (48 scs)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 5 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, dc in next 5 dc* 7 times, sl st in top of turning ch. (56 scs)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 6 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, dc in next 6 dc* 7 times, sl st in top of turning ch. (64 scs)



Sew top onto joined panels.


Sew rounded part of panels to edge of top.




Happy Hooking!


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Monday, February 17, 2014

Finished Peacock Afghan


Tricia has finished her Peacock Afghan.  I think it looks BEAUTIFUL.  If you would like to make the Peacock Afghan you can find it here.  Lea made the border by using the peacock feathers onto Lisa Oberdorf's Peacock Doily.


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Friday, February 14, 2014

Maria J's Yorkie




Maria J just sent me these pictures of the Yorkie she made.  Isn't he CUTE!! If you would like to make this little puppy, you can find the pattern here.

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Frat Pillow


Liz M made this great Frat Pillow using my Greek Alphabet Chart.  I think it turned out really Nice and professional looking!  If you would like to see more pictures of her pillow you can find it here on here Ravelry .  If you would like a copy of the Greek Alphabet Chart, check out this post.

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