Crochet Sneaker Booties - Free Crochet Pattern

 

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This pattern is for size 6-12 months, for information on other sizes scroll down.

 

6 to 12 Months:  (Working with 2 strands and 6.5mm crochet hook.)

1.  Chain 10, make 4 single crochet in the 2^nd stitch from the hook,

     single crochet in each of the next 7 stitches,

     make 5 single crochet in the last stitch of the chain.

     Working down the other side of the chain, single crochet in the next 7 stitches,

     Slip stitch to join. (24 stitches around)

 

Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join. Fasten off.

SOLE FINISHED. 

 

 

 

2.  Work the Upper:

     Attach contrasting color yarn in the fasten off stitch.  *Chain 1, single crochet in each

     stitch around, slip stitch to join. 

     Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join.  Fasten off.

3.  Attach new color in the fasten off stitch. (In this example, 2 strands of pink.)

     Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join.

     Chain 1, (working down the long side of the bootie…not the curved end),

     single crochet in the next 8 stitches, *skip the next stitch, single crochet in the next

     stitch, repeat from * for 2 more times, single crochet in the remaining stitches of the

     row. 

 

4.  Work the sides:

     Working down the long side, (not the curved end), slip stitch into the next 5

     stitches,  Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in the next 14 stitches.

     *Chain 1 and turn, single crochet across the row of reduced stitches.

     Repeat from * for 3 more rows, or as tall as you would like the sneaker to be.

     Fasten off.

 

5.  Make the tongue:

     Attach contrasting color into the first un-worked stitch on the front part of the bootie.

     Chain 1, *skip the next stitch, single crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * across the

     front of the bootie.

     Chain 1 and turn, double crochet in the next 2 stitches, single crochet in the last stitch.

     *Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch across. Repeat from * for 3 more

      rows.  Fasten off.  Weave all yarn ends into the finished work.

      OPTIONAL:  Single crochet a contrasting color around the sides and top of the

                             slipper and fasten off.  (Attach yarn on one side in the first stitch of the side, then evenly

                             single crochet up the side, across the top, down the opposite side.)

 

      Pass a shoelace, (or make a chain cord), and criss-cross through the front of the

      bootie, beginning at the bottom stitch on either side.

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VIDEO LINK FOR SNEAKERS:

 

LINK TO PURCHASE PATTERN FOR NEWBORN TO AGE 4:

 

LINK TO PURCHASE PATTERN FOR AGE 4 TO 12:

 

LINK TO PURCHASE PATTERN FOR AGE 12 TO ADULT LARGE:

 

Crochet Easter Bunny - So Easy

Crochet an easy bunny. With Easter coming, it's a cute little critter to add to Easter Baskets!! Crochet along with this video!  It's so easy!

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Teach a young loved one to crochet, or make the sweet hearts yourself and hide them in pockets and sock drawers!

Make some easy paper hearts!

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BOBBLE STITCH HAT, newborn to 3 months

SPP-106,  BOBBLE STITCH HAT (YT)

Newborn to 3 Months
Larger sizes available here: 
http://ashton11.com/crochet-patterns/hats/index

By L. Pattison

COPYRIGHT, 2013, L. Pattison

You may sell your finished hats.

Permission is not granted to copy or distribute this pattern in any manner.

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn

Size 6.5mm crochet hook ( US K 10.5)

Yarn needle

INSTRUCTIONS: Gauge: 3 stitches = 1 inch

Video link for a visual pattern demonstration:

http://youtu.be/iRzbVjUhY7Y
Purchase the pattern in all sizes newborn to adult here:
http://ashton11.com/

1.  Newborn to 3 Months: chain 36

     Slip stitch to join being careful not to twist the chain.

2.  Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join.

3.  Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join.

4.  Change colors if desired.  Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in each stitch around.

5.  Begin the bobble pattern:

     Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch, *triple crochet in the next stitch, single

     crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * around, slip stitch to join in the first single

     crochet of the row.

6.  Chain 3, *single crochet in the next stitch, triple crochet in the next stitch, repeat from

    * around, slip stitch to join in the top stitch of the chain 3 at the beginning of the row.

    (You will be making a triple crochet in the space between

    the triple crochet stitches of the previous row, and a single crochet in the top of the

    triple crochet stitch of the previous row.  This is illustrated in the above video link.)

7.  Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the work, including the band, measures 4 inches.

      Newborn to 3 Months: 4 inches

     8.  Decrease for the top of the hat: 

     Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join.

     Chain 1, begin working in a spiral, skipping every 3^rd stitch until the top of the hat is

     closed up.  Fasten off.  Weave the yarn ends into the finished work, closing up any

     opening in the top of the hat if necessary.

HOW TO MAKE A POM POM:

 

1.  Wind yarn around your fingers.

     The more you wind the yarn, the fatter the

      pom-pom. (For a smaller pom pom, wind

      around 2 or 3 fingers. For a larger pompom,

      wind around a 4 or 5 inch piece of cardboard.)

2.  Slide the bundle off, and tie tightly in the

     center with a length of yarn.

3.  Cut open the loops on the ends.

4.  Fluff out, and trim the ends into a rounded

     shape.

See how to make a pom pom here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N39CbHz6tqY&list=PL166DA68A2E700BDB&index=20&feature=plpp_video

 

Make a loopy flower:

 

1. Wind yarn around fingers.                                            

2.  Tie into a bundle.

      Cut open the loops.

3. Fluff out the yarn.

4. Sew a button in the center.

See how to make a loopy yarn flower here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5ZQ-MObHac&list=PL2B73CEB7B2259F31&index=1&feature=plpp_video

CROCHET DIAPER COVER SKIRT SET for baby girls

LINK TO DIAPER COVER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK0b30gf9B0

PURCHASE PATTERN HERE (ALL SIZES NEWBORN TO AGE 3 INCLUDED): https://www.etsy.com/listing/119149816/diaper-cover-skirt-set-baby-clothing

DIAPER COVER (COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Please do not post this pattern on any other sites, please link to this post.)

 1.  Size Newborn to 3 Months:

     Chain 26, double crochet in the 3^rd stitch from the hook, and in each stitch of the chain.

2.  *Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch across the row.  Repeat from * for

     7 more rows, or until the work measures 5 inches.

3.  Reduce for the crotch:  Slip stitch in the first 6 stitches, chain 2, double crochet in the next 11 stitches.  *Chain 2 and 

     turn, double crochet across the row of reduced stitches, repeat from * for 6 more rows.  Fasten off.

Make a separate piece for the opposite side of the diaper cover:

Chain 26, double crochet in the 3^rd stitch from the hook, and in each stitch of the chain.

*Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch across the row, repeat from * for 7 more rows and fasten off.

Attach to the end of the crotch section either by slip stitching to join, or sewing with a yarn needle and yarn.

Sew up the side seams.

Finish up:  Attach yarn in any stitch along one leg opening, chain 1, single crochet evenly around the opening, slip stitch to join and fasten off.  Repeat on the opposite leg opening, and around the waist.

Optional:  Attach a ribbon through any stitch of the waist, tie into a bow.  Or make a bow, and attach it to a hair clip to make it removable.

ADD A SKIRT INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Attach yarn in either side, on a row of stitches approximately half way between the leg and the waist in 

     the side of a double crochet.  *Chain 1, single crochet in the side of the next double crochet, following the 

     same row of stitches.  Repeat from * around, slip stitch to join.

1.  Chain 2, in each chain 1 space around, make 2 double crochet, at the end of the row, slip stitch to join.

3.  *Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join.

     Repeat from * for: 4 more rows

4.  Chain 2, double crochet in the next stitch, *chain 3, double crochet in the next 2 stitches, repeat from * 
     around, slip stitch to join and fasten off.  Weave all yarn ends into the finished work.

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HOW TO CROCHET A NECK TIE

By Emi Harrington
COPYRIGHT, 2012, M. E. Harrington www.Hectanooga.etsy.com

 You may sell your finished items. Permission is not granted to copy or distribute this pattern in any manner. If friends would like a copy or this pattern please refer them to my blog: http://hectanoogapatterns.blogspot.ca/

 MATERIALS: Worsted weight yarn Size 5mm crochet hook Yarn needle

 INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Chain 7, single crochet in the 2nd stitch from the hook, and in each stitch of the chain. (For babies, chain 5 or 6 to make a narrower tie.)

2. Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in each stitch of the chain.

3. Repeat step 2 until the rectangle is as long as you would like.

 4. Make the pointed end of the tie: * Chain 1 and turn, skip the first stitch, single crochet in the next stitch, and in each stitch, except skip the 2nd to last stitch, and single crochet in the last stitch. Repeat from * one more time. Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in the center stitch of the row, and fasten off. Thread the yarn end into a needle, and rearrange the tip of the tie, and weave the yarn end into the finished work.

5. Form the top of the tie: Fold the opposite end of the tie down approximately 1 inch. With a needle and yarn, sew the fold down, then gather up.

 6. Crochet a smaller rectangle to wrap around the gathered area: Chain 4, single crochet in the 2nd stitch from the hook, and in each stitch of the chain. Chain 1 and turn, single crochet across the row, repeat from * until the rectangle is approx. 2 to 2 ½ inches long, and fasten off. Wrap around the tie, and sew in place. 7. Crochet a chain as long as you need. Pass it through the fold at the top of the tie, and tie around the neck under the collar of the shirt.

how to crochet a bow tie

CROCHET A BOW TIE, OR HAIR BOW
By Emi Harrington
www.Hectanooga.etsy.com
COPYRIGHT: 2012, Emi Harrington

 You may sell your finished items. Permission is not granted to copy or distribute this pattern in any manner. If friends would like a copy of this pattern, please send them to my blog: http://hectanoogapatterns.blogspot.ca/

 MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn,
Size 5mm crochet hook.
Yarn needle
Hair clip

INSTRUCTIONS:
Video here: http://youtu.be/JvtTbFWn6dk
1. Chain 7, single crochet in the 2nd stitch from the hook, and in each stitch of the chain.

2. Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in each stitch across the row.

3. Repeat step 2 until the rectangle is approx. 8 inches long.
 (For babies, begin with chain 5 or 6, and work to 6 inches long.)

4. Bring both ends together and slip stitch together. Photo 4.

5. Find the center and fold the slip stitched seam to that point. Sew together and gather up at the same time.

6. Make a smaller rectangle to wrap around: Chain 4, single crochet in the 2nd stitch from the hook, and in each stitch of the chain. *Chain 1 and turn, single crochet across the row, repeat from * until the rectangle isapprox. 2 inches long to 2 ½ inches long. Wrap around the center of the bow tie, and sew together. Pass a hair clip through the back of the bow tie, and clip onto a shirt.

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Sweet Potato Patterns- Wizard/Witches Hat

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Little Blue Baby Booties

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Crochet a Market Bag

Here's a very easy crochet tutorial to show you how to crochet a market bag!

MARKET BAG:

MARKET BAG PATTERN:

1. Crochet a chain any length. This bag works from the bottom up, so the chain should be as wide as you would like the bag to be.

2. Double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook. *Chain 1, skip the next stitch, double crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * across the row. At the end of the chain, begin working down the other side, making the double crochet in the space between double crochet stitches on the opposite side of the chain. At the end of the row, slip stitch to join in the 2nd stitch of the first 3 stitches skipped.

3. Chain 3, double crochet in the next double crochet. *Chain 1, double crochet in the next double crochet, repeat from * around, slip stitch to join.

4. Repeat step 3 until the bag is as long as you would like it to be. Fasten off. Weave yarn ends into the finished work.

Working with 4 strands of yarn, make a chain of approximately 80 stitches. Pass the cord through the 3rd row of stitches from the top. Tie the two ends in a knot. 

SMALL FLOWER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukz70NdB9NE&list=PL166DA68A2E700BDB&in...

EASY RUFFLED FLOWER:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YREAyqhSZD8&list=PL166DA68A2E700BDB&in...

3 LAYER FLOWER:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ0D-wYbFhU&list=PL166DA68A2E700BDB&in... 

END OF PATTERN.

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TENSION IN CROCHET:
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HOW TO CROCHET IN THE ROUND:
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Why does she do it? Because she loves crochet of course!  And she wants to share it with you!

She offers these great designs and tutorials to you for free!  You might be wondering how can you pay her back for all her hard work and dedication. It's easy!  Share her work with others.  

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Getting Started with Crochet | Crochet for Beginners

Crocheting is a rewarding and relaxing hobby.  And it's a great way to make homespun gifts for loved ones!  You can make everything from a blanket to a scarf -- items for babies, men, women, and children.

So many YouTube users have written to us to tell us that they got their start using Emi's Learn To Crochet Videos.  Recently a young 12-year old user wrote to say that she learned to crochet using Emi's videos, then she learned to make hair scruchies, and she already SOLD 3 of them!!  Way to go!!

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HOW TO CROCHET A SKIRT, any size, any length

Follow along!  The Youtube tutorial video can be found at the bottom of this post. (Just scroll down past the pattern.)

FREE CROCHET SKIRT PATTERN, make it any size

BY Emi Harrington

www.Hectanooga.etsy.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/Hectanooga1

COPYRIGHT, 2012, M. E. Harrington

You may sell your finished items.

Permission is not granted to copy or distribute this pattern in any manner.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn,  400 grams for women’s  size small, up top 800 grams for large.

Crochet Hook, size 6.5mm (US K 10.5), and size 9mm (US M)

Yarn needle

Ribbon

INSTRUCTIONS: (This garment works from the waist down.)

See this skirt video on youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=466hRrT8Jdg 

1.  First measure around the largest part of your hips, and working with a size 6.5mm crochet hook, 

     make a chain to that measurement. (Measuring around the largest part of the hips guarantees a

     garment that will fit properly.)

     Slip stitch to join, being careful not to twist the chain.  See photo 1.

2.  Chain 2,* skip the next chain stitch, double crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * around, slip

     stitch to join. Photo 2 and 3.

3.  Chain 3 and turn, double crochet in the next stitch.  *Chain 1, double crochet in the next double

      crochet, repeat from  * around, slip stitch to join. Photo 4 and 5.

4.  Chain 2, *in the next space between double crochet stitches, make 3 double crochet (shell formed), in the next

     double crochet, make 1 double crochet.  Repeat from * around, slip stitch to join.  (If you end with 2 shells beside

     each other, simply slip a double crochet between them to maintain the stitch pattern.)  Photo 6.

5. Chain 2, *in the center of the next shell stitch, make 3 double crochet (shell formed), skip the next stitch, in the next

    double crochet,  make 1  double crochet.  Repeat from * around, slip stitch to join. Photo 7.

6.  Repeat step 5 until you have reached the end of the torso, (for women’s small, that is approx. 12 inches).  Then

    change to a size 9mm hook, and continue the pattern for as long as you would like the skirt. Photo 9.  Fasten off.

    Weave all yarn ends into the finished work.  Pass a ribbon through the top row of stitches at the waist.  Photo 11.

OPTIONS:

In the shortest version, one row of loops was added.  To make the loops: *Chain 5, skip the next stitch, single crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * around, slip stitch to join and fasten off.

In the medium length version, after the initial 12 inches of shell pattern, hook size was changed to 9mm for 5 rows, and then 2 rows of 5 double crochet shells were added for flare at the bottom.  To make the 5 dc shells, simply make 5 dc instead of 3 dc shells. Photo 9.

In the long version, the same instructions were used as for the medium length, except 4 rows of 5 dc shells were added.  Photo 10.

IN MAKING SKIRTS, FOR A GARMENT THAT DRAPES AND HANGS  BETTER,  “KILLING”  THE YARN IS AN OPTION.  Normally, “killing” yarn is something we try not to do with knitted or crocheted garments, however in a skirt, and other items such as scarves, “killing” can add to the garment’s fit and feel.  To “kill” the yarn, arrange the skirt on an ironing board, and steam, pressing very heavily, with a wet cloth.  This will cause the yarn to flatten , and become silkier in feel, as well as hanging better on the body when being worn.

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