FREE PATTERN - Customize your Flip-flops

Customize your Flip-Flops

I've had this pair of flip-flops laying around for probably 4 years. They have only been worn once because the straps are so uncomfortable. Then I had a total light bulb moment... why don't I crochet around the straps to make them more comfortable? Duh!

So I grabbed some light blue worsted weight yarn and an H hook.

Step 1: Knot the yarn around the strap. 

Step 2: Put the hook through the loop. Yarn over and pull up a loop.

Step 3: Single crochet (SC) around the strap.

                *Place hook under the strap. Yarn over, pull yarn to the front of strap. 

                  Yarn over, pull through.

                Repeat to tightly fill the strap. I did 40 SC. 

Step 4: SC2tog on each side of the strap.

                *Place hook under right side of strap, yarn over, and pull up a loop. 

                  Place hook under left side of strap, yarn over, and pull up a loop.

                  Yarn over and pull through all loops.

  

Step 5: Single crochet (SC) around the strap.

                *Place hook under the strap. Yarn over, pull yarn to the front of strap. 

                  Yarn over, pull through.

                Repeat to tightly fill the strap. I did 40 SC. Fasten off.

Step 6: Place hook through 2 loops in the front of the sandal. Pull a slip knot through. Turn.

Step 7:  Single crochet (SC) around the strap.

                *Place hook under the strap. Yarn over, pull yarn to the front of strap. 

                  Yarn over, pull through.

                Repeat to tightly fill the strap. I did 10 SC. Fasten off.

To add even more accenting, I wanted to have a flower. So for this you'll either want to sew the flower directly on or use a button to fasten it on with. I chose to do the button.

You can view the flower pattern HERE.

The final product is so comfortable and I don't know why I didn't think of this before. I have poison right now, so I won't dread you with those photos. I'll update with a real photo when I'm healed up. :)

FREE PATTERN - 6 Petal Flower

6 Petal Flower

Round 1:     Magic circle (or CH 3, SLST to join), CH 1, 6 HDC in circle. SLST to join.

Round 2:     *CH 3, SLST in next HDC.* Repeat from * to * around. The last SLST will go into the 1st ST.

Round 3:     [SLST, SC, HDC, DC, TR, DC, HDC, SC, SLST] in each CH-3 space. SLST into 1st ST. Fasten off.

Free Pattern Recap - 15+ Crochet Patterns for Easter

Yes, it's that time of year already! Easter is right around the corner!

From left to right by rows:

1) Easy Easter Bunny by Janette Williams

2) Easter Egg Coaster by Whiskers and Wool Blog

3) Ugly Bunny Pincushion by Craftster

4) Spring Basket/Easter Basket by Petals to Picots

5) Crochet Lamb by Repeat Crafter Me

6) Eggy - The Cute Chick by Ami Amour

7) Easy Easter Basket by A Crocheted Simplicity

8) Easter Marshmallow Bunnies by Doni S.

9) Emma Bunny Rabbit from Adorable Amigurumi

10) Quick Easter Bunny Applique by Pearl Hegedus

11) Crocheted Easter Eggs by Petals to Picots

13) Chicken Eggs by Sidrun's blog

14) Crochet Bunny Hat by Repeat Crafter Me

15) Easter Bunny Basket by Kardiomuffelchen

16) BB Bunnies by AmigurumiBB

17) Bunny Jar Cozy by Doni S.

And there you have it... some of my favorite Easter patterns. Go show these designers some love and have a go at their pattern.

I promised I'd make my daughter a new "bunny" every year: 1st year was #3, 2nd year was #1, and this year will probably be #9.

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NEW PATTERN - In and Out Newsboy

The time has arrived!!! The In and Out Newsboy pattern has been released!! :)

You are get the pattern at any of these links:

Ravelry                                      Craftsy                                                       Etsy

Completed using the basic pattern.

Completed with changes to color scheme. To do this, you need to pull through the final time before the cable with the cable color. It is a lot of changing colors, but it's worth it in the end!

Here are some of my awesome tester photos:

Emico Creations

Gray Kitty Boutique

Leslie Mansfield

Nats Niche

Vicki Messner

Yarntastic Creations

Now go on... get yourself the pattern!! ;)

Free Pattern Recap - 15+ Crochet Hearts

Valentine's Day is less than 2 weeks away! Add that special touch to a project by adding a heart or making something special to celebrate the holiday! But hearts aren't just good for Valentine's Day, they are great for any time of the year!

From left to right, by rows:

1) Classy Crochet Heart Earflap Hat by Classy Crochet

2) Hollow Bobble Heart Square by Open Inside blog

3) Magic Hearts by B.hooked Crochet 

4) Full Heart Bobble Square by Open Inside blog

5) Crochet Heart Garland by Sarah Anderson Designs

6) Sachets of Love by Pattern Paradise

7) Heart Hat - Newborn to Adult Sizes by Charmed by Ewe

8) Tiny Crocheted Hearts by Maker Crate 

9) Granny Sweet Heart by Yarn Pumpkin Designs 

10) Valentine Heart Coaster by Red Heart N.A.

11) Danish Heart by alipiper

12) Pop Heart by MyGurumi 

13) Love Hearts by PlanetJune 

14) Rosy Heart by Mia's Heartful Hands

15) Circle of Love Afghan by moogly 

16) From the Heart Bunting by Felted Button 

  

There's a lot of variety in the types of hearts provided. Hopefully there is at least one here that you will find useful in your next project. I know I'm loving moogly's blanket pattern!

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