Shoe Measurements

If you have ever wanted to design your own shoe/bootie pattern, or alter a pattern that you already have, you will need some measurements. I have included two size charts, one for babies and children, and the other for women. If you are using this chart to make my Toe Flower Sandals, be sure to subtract a little bit for the length since the sandal doesn't go clear to the top of your toe.

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TUTORIAL: Doll Diaper plus Pattern!

This weekend I made diapers for my little girl's doll. I probably made more than she needs, but it was so much fun to watch her face light up as I got each one of them finished! I designed the pattern to fit her Bitty Baby Doll . But, I also realize that some of you may have a different size doll.... So, I made the waistband adjustable. It may not fit all of your dolls and stuffed animals, but this will make it more likely to. I wanted it to be a nice and tight fit so that we could fit the doll's pants over the diaper, and it worked out well! Today I am excited to share the tutorial with you. Here is what you will need: 1/4 yard or a fat quarter of cotton fabric. Coordinating thread 1/2" sew in Velcro. I have tried the stick on kind, and didn't like it. It eventually comes off. If you try to sew it on, it will gum up your needle and the needle will have to be replaced. I highly recommend the sew in kind that is n

O' Crochet Christmas Tree! Crochet TUTORIAL

Materials Needed: -Worsted Weight #4 Yarn. I used 100% cotton yarn, but acrylic yarn will work well too. -Crochet Hook Size: E/4-3.50MM -Sharp Needle for sewing pieces together -Scissors -Stuffing -Safety Pin for marking your Rnds -Cardboard Abbreviations: Click here for a list of abbreviations. Special Stitches: Beginning Crocodile Stitch: ch 3, (counts as the first dc), work 5 more dc around the post of the next st, ch 3, sl st in the 3rd ch from the hook, work 6 dc around the post of the next st (beginning crocodile stitch made) Crocodile Stitch: work 6 dc around the post of the next dc, ch 3, sl st in the 3rd ch from the hook, work 6 dc around the post of the next st (crocodile stitch made) Notes: The gauge doesn't matter so much for this pattern because you aren't making an article of clothing that needs to fit someone. I do tend to crochet very tight (tighter than normal) when I am making amiguru

Teddy Bear and Sweater FREE Pattern

Today I am sharing a really fun pattern! My mom is my inspiration for this pattern. She has been collecting bears for as long as I can remember :) Please click here for policies and terms of use. Abbreviations: Ch: chain Hdc: half double crochet Sc: single crochet Dc: double crochet Sl st: slip stitch St: stitch Fpdc: front post double crochet Bpdc: back post double crochet Materials Needed: -Bulky Yarn: I used Joann Sensations Beautiful Yarn for the bear. You will need approx. 140 yards (2 skeins). Here is a link to where I purchase mine online: http://www.joann.com/jo-ann-sensations-beautiful-yarn/prd33457/ -Sport, Baby Yarn for the sweater. I used Bernat Baby Yarn for my sweater. -Small amount of black worsted weight yarn for the nose (optional) -Crochet Hook Size: H for the bear, F for the sweater -Sharp Needle for sewing pieces together -¼” buttons for the sweate

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