Crochet Accessories

In addition to hooks and yarns, the following equipment will also be useful.


Tape measure and ruler


Replace your tape measure from time to time, as the first few inches (or centimeters) can stretch with use. A small ruler is useful for measuring gauge.

Stitch markers
Stitch markers can be slipped onto your crochet as you work to mark a particular stitch or row, as an aid to counting or working pattern repeats.

Yarn needles
Yarn needles are sometimes called tapestry needles. They have a large eye to take the yarn easily, and blunt tip, which helps to avoid splitting the yarn as you stitch. They come in a range of sizes and are used for darning in tails, and for sewing seams.

Sharp needles
Needles with sharp points are useful when working embroidery. A large eye is required to easily take the yarn or thread. Ordinary darning needles may be used, or choose specialist embroidery needles, called chenille needles, which are shorter.

Pins
Choose pins with large heads, so they will not slip between the crochet stitches. Glass-headed pins are the best type for blocking. Pins with plastic heads are useful when assembling pieces, or use safety pins instead.

Scissors

(Yarn scissors)
A pair of small, sharp scissors is essential for cutting yarn cleanly. Never brake yarn with your fingers.

I hope you find this helpful. If you need any help I would be more than happy to help.
Happy crocheting
XoXo - Shawna

Crocheted cuffed baby booties

Crocheted Cuffed baby booties
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size 6 - 12 months
Supplies: 
Medium worsted weight yarn, two colors (I did these all in one color)
Crochet hook size 5.00 mm
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Buttons for embellishments 

Abbreviations:
Ch - Chain 
Sc - Single crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet 
Sc Decrease - Single crochet decrease ( invisible decrease ) 

Starting with color 1
Chain 10, Sc in 2nd chain from hook, Sc in next 7, make 5 Sc in the last chain now working on opposite side, Sc 8, Join. Ch 2.

Round 2: Hdc, 2 Hdc, Hdc in next 6, 2 Hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 Hdc, in next 2, 2 Hdc in last, join, ch 1. 
Round 3: SC 10, 2 SC in next 2, 2 HDC in next 5, 2 SC in next 2, SC in next 10, join, ch 1.
Round 4: In back loops only, SC around, join, ch 1. (39 SC)
Round 5: In back loops only, SC around, join, ch 1. (40 SC)
Change to color 2
Round 6: SC around making deep single crochets (40 SC)
Round 7: Now working in both loops, SC around, join ch 1. (40 SC) 
Round 8: SC 12, [SC decrease, SC in next 2] 4 times, SC 12, join, ch 1. 
Round 9: SC 14, SC decrease, SC, SC decrease, SC, SC decrease, SC 14, join, ch 1. 
Round 10: SC 10, 6 SC decreases, SC 11, join, ch 1. 
Round 11: SC 10, 3 SC decreases, SC 11, join, ch 1. 
Round 12: SC 10, 2 SC decreases, SC 10, join, ch 1. 
Round 13-16: SC around, join, chain 1. (22 SC) (at the end of round 16, change color)
Change back to color 1
Round 17: SC around in new color, join, ch 1. (22 SC) 
Round 18: HDC around (22 HDC)
Round 19: SC around (22 SC)
Round 20: HDC around (22 HDC)
Round 21: SC around (22 SC)
Round 22: HDC around (22 HDC) 
fasten off and weave in loose ends. 
Fold over cuff (rounds 17-22)

Optional: Slip stitch around the bottom of the boot to create a thicker rim. I did this along the first “rim” that was created from crocheting in the back loops. 

Tiny 5 petal Flower Pattern: Magic Ring, SC 10 in magic ring, join, chain 1 In next stitch: (HDC, DC, HDC) all in one stitch, chain 1 and slip stitch to next stitch, chain 1 - repeat around. fasten off and leave tail to sew on.

I Found this wonderful pattern at repeatcrafterme. <--- Click the link for video on this pattern. 

Until next time,
Enjoy & be Happy!
-XoXo Shawna

Offset Blocks (Pattern stitches) -how to-

Offset blocks

Multiple of 8 + 5 chains


Row 1:(Right side): Dc in fourt ch from hook (3 skipped chs count as first dc) and in the next ch. * skip next 2 chs, dc in the ch, ch3, 3 dc around post of last dc made, 


ship next 2 chs, dc in next 3 chs: repeat from * across.


Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), turn: dc in next 2 dc, * ch 2, skip next 3 dc, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next 2 chs and next dc, dc in next 3 dc: repeat from * across.


Row 3: Ch 3, turn; dc in the next 2 dc, * dc in the next sc, ch 3, 3 dc around post of last dc made, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * across.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 for pattern.

If you have any questions just ask, I would be happy to help in any way I can.
Happy crocheting.

-XoXo Shawna