Felted Baby Slippers with Textured Sole

Filipinos are really fond of wearing slippers whenever and whatever the occasion may be. The trend of flip flops and slip-ons crazed major malls nationwide. Why?  We love the comfort these footwear provides. No additional fuzz. Simple yet rocks.

I was playing with my fiance’s niece when I saw one of her slippers lying around. I picked it up and got inspired to make a pair of slippers. It’s what I do usually. Be inspired then crochet.

This pair of slippers is made with felted wool, for additional touch of softness and comfort. Plus ankle-wrap straps to secure the slippers on for extra flirty style. I also made the bottom sole textured for rough – look.

Materials

Yarn A:  Sportweight soft-cotton yarn – Brown (Alternative local mercerized cotton – preferably dark color)

Yarn B: Sportweight 90% Wool – Red (Alternative, faux animal hair yarn)

Needle

Hook Size

Size 2.1mm

Gauge/Tension

6ch ~ 1in

Finished Size

5.5 in x 2.5in

Abbreviations

ch = chain

sc = Single Crochet

hdc = Half Double Crochet

tc = Treble Crochet

sl st = Slip Stitch

sk = Skip

st = stitch

Pattern Notes

The textured effect was created by alternating treble and single crochet.

Each round starts with 1 ch.

Method

(Middle Sole and Top Sole) using Yarn A and Yarn B:

sole A and Sole B

Foundation Chain: Chain 20

1^st row: hdc on 2^nd ch from hook. 17 hdc. (sk 1^st ch) 3 hdc on 2^nd ch, 17 hdc on back st of ch, 2hdc on last 2^nd ch. Sl st.

2^nd row: ch 1. 18hdc, (2hdc on next st) twice, 18 hdc, (2hdc on next st) twice. Sl st.

3^rd row: ch 1. 2hdc on 1^st

st. 16 hdc, (2 hdc on next st) twice. 2 hdc, (2 hdc on next st) twice. 16 hdc, (2 hdc on next st) twice. 2 hdc, 2hdc on next st. slip st.

4^th row: ch 1, 20 hdc. (2hdc on next st) twice. 2 hdc,  . (2hdc on next st) twice. 20 hdc, . (2hdc on next st) twice. 2 hdc,  . (2hdc on next st) twice. Sl st.

5^th row: ch 1, 20 hdc. (2hdc on next st) twice. 6 hdc,  . (2hdc on next st) twice. 20 hdc, . (2hdc on next st) twice. 6 hdc,  . (2hdc on next st) twice. Sl st. Turn

6^th row: 5 hdc, 2hdc on next st, 2 hdc, 2hdc on next st, 1 hdc, 2 hdc on next st, 7 hdc. Turn

7^th row: ch 1, sk 1^st st, 18 hdc, sl st. Turn

8^th row: ch 1, sk 1^st st. 5 hdc. 2 hdc on next st, 5 hdc, 2 hdc on next st. 3 hdc, sl st. Turn

9^th row: ch 1, sk 1^st st, 4 hdc, 2 hdc on next st, 7 hdc, 2 hdc on next st, 2 hdc. Turn.

10^th row: ch 1, sk 1^st st, 11 hdc, 2 hdc on next st, 2 hdc. Turn

11^th row: ch 1, sk 1^st 2 st, 10 hdc. Turn

12^th row: ch 1, sk 1^st 2 st, 3 hdc, sk 1 st, 3 hdc. Turn

13^th row: ch 1, sk 1^st 2 st, 3 hdc. Sl st.

Finishing: To smoothen edges of the, sl st  with additional sc every now and then:

Textured Sole:

Use Yarn A:

The following stitches are done with alternating treble and single crochet. Every round starts with 1 ch.

Note that st represents alternating single and treble crochet

Foundation Chain: Chain 20

1^st row: 1 st on 2^nd ch from hook. 17 st (sk 1^st ch) 3 st on 2^nd ch, 17 st on back st of ch, 2 st on last 2^nd ch. Sl st.

2^nd row: ch 1. 18 st, (2 st on next st) twice, 18 st, (2st on next st) twice. Sl st.

3^rd row: ch 1. 2 st on 1^st st. 16 st, (2 st on next st) twice. 2 st, (2 st on next st) twice. 16 st, (2 st on next st) twice. 2 st, 2 st on next st. slip st.

4^th row: ch 1, 20 st. (2 st on next st) twice. 2 st,  . (2 st on next st) twice. 20 st, . (2 st on next st) twice. 2 st,  . (2 st on next st) twice. Sl st.

5^th row: ch 1, 20 st. (2 st on next st) twice. 6 st,  . (2 st on next st) twice. 20 st, . (2 st on next st) twice. 6 st,  . (2 st on next st) twice. Sl st. Turn

6^th row:  ch 1, 22 st (2 st on next st) thrice 4 st (2 st on next st), 22 st (2 st on next st) thrice 4 st (2 st on next st). Sl st. (Fasten Off)

(Right Foot)

7^th row: ch 1, Sk 7 st, 23 st, Turn

(Left Foot)

7^th row: ch 1, 23 st, Turn

8^th row: ch 1, 6 st, (2 st on next st) twice. 4 st, 2 st on next st, 4 st. Turn

9^th row: ch 1, 18 st, sl st.

10^th row: ch 1, sk 1^st st, 15 st

11^th row: ch 1, sk st, 10 st. Fasten Off

Straps:

Strap 1 (Use two strands of Yarn A):  ch 15, turn, 14 sc, turn, 13 sl st. Fasten Off.

Strap 2 (Use two strands of Yarn A):  ch 23, turn, 22 sc, turn, 21 sl st. Fasten Off.

Strap 3 (Use two strands of Yarn A):  ch 33, turn, 32 sc, turn, 31 sl st. Fasten Off.

Strap 4&5 (Use four strands of Yarn A):  ch 165. Fold the string into two. Cut in Half. Fasten off both ends

Felting:

If you used faux-animal hair, skip this step.

Soak Top Sole (if Yarn B is untreated wool) in hot water (preferably water that just got boiled) with dishwashing liquid for 5-10 minutes (as desired – or longer). Remove the cloth from hot water. Be careful with being burned. Gently hand wash the cloth until felting occurs. Soak again to hot water. Repeat procedure til desired texture is achieve. Wash the soap in cold water. Let the sole dry.

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Fit Top Sole and middle sole on top of each other. Position the straps as shown on the left.

Secure the straps by sewing it (into top sole to middle sole) firmly and tightly. Make sure no straps are loose.

Sew the straps 4 and 5 near the back of the sole.

Using Yarn B, sew top sole and middle sew (running stitches)

Fit bottom sole and top sole together. Using Yarn B, attach two soles by sc st together.

Finished Product

Ribbed Hexagonal Beret

Ribbed Hexagonal Beret

Size: Fits average women’s head

Materials: Mint Green Acrylic Yarn [Fingering Weight] (4 Strands),  3.0mm Hook

Instructions:

Chain 4, slip st to form a ring.

Round 1: chain 1 (does not count as a stitch). Work 12 sc into ring. Join with a sl st in first ch.

Round 2: ch 3(counts as 1 dc) FPDc on same stitch. 2Dc on next st *dc on next st, FPDc on same st., 2 dc on

next st.* Repeat * 5 times. Join with a sl st in 3rd chain..

Round 3: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 2dc on next 2

st, 2dc on next st, 2dc on next 2 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st,2dc on next 2 st, 2dc next st,

2dc on next 2 st*. Repeat * 5 times.Slip stitch on second chain of row.

Round 4: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 3dc on next 3

st, 2dc on next st, 3dc on next 3 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 3dc on next 3 st, 2dc on next

st, 3dc on next 3 st*. Repeat * 5 times.Slip stitch on second chain of row.

Round 5: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 4dc on next 4

st, 2dc on next st, 4dc on next 4 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 4dc on next 4 st, 2dc on next

st, 4dc on next 4 st*. Repeat * 5 times.Slip stitch on second chain of row.

Round6: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 5dc on next 5 st,

2dc on next st, 5dc on next 5 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 5dc on next 5 st, 2dc on next st,

5dc on next 5 st*. Repeat * 5 times.Slip stitch on second chain of row.

Round 7: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 6dc on next 6

st, 2dc on next st, 6dc on next 6 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 6dc on next 6 st, 2dc on next

st, 6dc on next 6 st*. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 8: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 7dc on next 7

st, 2dc on next st, 7dc on next 7 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 7dc on next 7 st, 2dc on

next st, 7dc on next 7st*. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 9: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 8dc on next 8

st, 2dc on next st, 8dc on next 8 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 8dc on next 8 st, 2dc on next

st, 8dc on next 8st*. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 10: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 9dc on next 9

st, 3dc on next st, 9dc on next 9 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 9dc on next 9 st, 3dc l on

next st, 9dc on next 9st*. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 11: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 10dc on next

10st, (2dc on next st) 2 times, 10dc on next 10 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 10dc on next

10 st, (2dc on next st) 2 times, 10dc on next 10 st,*. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 12: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 11dc on next

11 st, (2dc on next st), dc on next st, (2dc on next st) 11 dc on next 11 st,*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on

skipped st, 11dc on next 11 st, (2dc on next st), dc on next st, (2dc on next st), 11dc on next 11 st*. Repeat * 5

times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 13: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 30 dc on next

30 st, *skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 30dc on next 30 st, *. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on

Round 14: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 31 dc on next

31 st, *skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 31dc on next 31 st, *. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on

second chain of row second chain of row

Round 15: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st.15 dc on next

15 st, 2dc cluster on next 2st, 15dc on next 15 st *skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 315 dc on next

15 st, 2dc cluster on next 2st, 15dc on next 15 st *. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 16: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 2dc cluster on

next 2st, 12 dc on next 12 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) 2 times, 12 dc on next 12 st, 2dc cluster on next 2st,

*skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, 2dc cluster on next 2st, 12 dc on next 12 st, (2dc cluster on next

2st) 2 times, 12 dc on next 12 st, 2dc cluster on next 2st, *. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 17: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. (2dc cluster on

next 2st)2 times, 9 dc on next 9 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) , dc on next st, (2dc cluster on next 2st), 9dc on

next 9 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st)2 times, *skip st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, (2dc cluster on next

2st)2 times, 9 dc on next 9 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) , dc on next st, (2dc cluster on next 2st), 9dc on next 9

st, (2dc cluster on next 2st)2 times, *. Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 18: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. skip st, (2dc

cluster on next 2st) , 7 dc on next 7 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) 3 times 7 dc on next 7 st, (2dc cluster on next

2st), skip next st., *skip next st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, skip st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) , 7 dc on

next 7 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) 3 times 7 dc on next 7 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st), skip next st.,*. Repeat * 5

times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 19: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. (2dc cluster

on next 2st) 2 times, 14 dc on next14 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st)2 times *skip next st, FPDc on next st, FPDc

on skipped st, skip st, (2dc cluster on next 2st) 2 times, 14 dc on next14 st, (2dc cluster on next 2st)2 times ,*.

Repeat * 5 times. Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 20: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 18FPDc on

next 18 st *skip next st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, skip st, 18FPDc on next 18 st ,*. Repeat * 5 times.

Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 21: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 18BPDc on

next 18 st *skip next st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, skip st, 18BPDc on next 18 st ,*. Repeat * 5 times.

Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 22: chain 1 (does not count as stitch). Skip st, FPSc on next st, ch 2. FPDc on skipped st. 18FPDc on

next 18 st *skip next st, FPDc on next st, FPDc on skipped st, skip st, 18FPDc on next 18 st ,*. Repeat * 5 times.

Slip stitch on second chain of row

Round 23: ch 1(does not count as stitch) Half Double crochet on each st. Slip st on first ch.

Pattern Diagram:

Ribbed Hexagonal Beret Pattern Diagram --> Click Image to view original size

Description of the project:

The idea behind the project is to create a simple shrug out of crocheted square, slip stitched
at both ends to form the sleeves. This shrug is made in rows and does not need sewing. It’s
great for crocheters who want easy, lightweight project that could be done in three hours or
less.
The shrug is made from soft cotton of bulk weight using 4.0mm crochet hook (US Size).

The pattern consists of the usual combination stitches:

• 4dc open shell with 1 ch
• 3dc closed shell
• crossed Fpdc (Front Post Double crochet) with 1 ch
• 3 dc cluster.

These stitches will be described more in the section: Special Stitches.

Finished Project:

This is the finished product. It’s great for tube – blouse, spaghetti- strapped blouse, a tube
dress.

Violet Square To Shrug Front

Square to Shrug Violet Shrug Free Crochet Pattern

Square to shrug Black by oriane1394 of Ravelry.com

Materials:
4.0mm hook
Soft Cotton Thread Bulk Weight approximately 100g

Violet Yarn Bulky Soft Cotton

Gauge:
5 chain is approximately 1 in.

Special Stitches:

4dc open shell with 1 ch (4DC Open Shell) – Make 2dc on next st, ch 1 2dc on same st.

3dc closed shell – Make 3dc on next st.

Front Post Dc – YO, then put the hook from front to back, between the stitches, around behind
the DC and out before the next stitch then complete the DC as normal.

3dc cluster: (Yo, insert hook in next st, yo draw yarn through st, yo, draw yarn through two
loops on hook) 3 times. yo, draw yarns through 4 loops on hook.

Crossed FPDC (2 crossed FPDC with 1 ch in between): This stitch is worked over an area of three stitches. To begin, skip two stitches, Make FPDc on third stitch. Ch 1, Make FPDc on
the first st that was skipped.

stitch diagram legend for square to shrug

Instructions:

Foundation Chain: Ch 122.
Row 1, 25: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) , ch 2 skip 2 ch, dc on next ch. Repeat until last ch. Turn
Row 2-4, 22-24: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), ch 1, 2 dc on same st. skip 1dc. *Make a 4dc open
shell on next dc*. Repeat across except for the last st. Make 2dc on last st. ch 1, dc on same
st. turn.
Row 5, 9, 13, 17, 21: ch 3(counts as 1 dc), * ch 5, dc on next ch sp*, repeat * across. Turn.
Row 6, 10, 14, 18: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) * ch 3, make 3dc closed shell on next dc of previous
row, ch 3, dc on next dc of previous row*,. Repeat * across. Turn
Row 7, 11, 15, 19: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *ch 3, make crossed FPDc on next 3dc cluster of
previous row, ch 3, dc on next dc of previous row* Repeat * across. Turn.
Row 8, 12, 16, 20: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), * ch 4, make 3dc cluster on crossed FPDc of
previous row, ch 3, dc on next dc of previous row* Repeat * across. Turn
Finishing: Slip stitch ends  (13 stitches from ends [each four corners]) together to form the sleeves.

Square to Shrug Stitch Diagram -->Click Image to See Original Size

Stitches are similar to the winter solace bolero (see here)

Materials:

Red Soft Cotton Yarn 4Ply

2.10mm hook

Instructions

Ch 75(Slip st to form a circle)

Round 1:

Ch 5,  dc on 8th ch from hook, (ch 2 skip 2ch), dc on next 5 ch.

**(*ch 2 skip 2 ch, dc on next st*) Repeat * 3 times.  (ch 2 skip 2ch)  dc on next 5 ch.**
Repeat ** 4 times,

(ch 2 skip 2ch) dc on next ch (ch 2 skip 2ch). slip st from third ch of the row.

Round 2:

ch3, 2dc on same sp. (ch 2 skip 2st) dc on next st, (ch 2 skip 2st),

(2dc cluster on next 2st) dc on next st, (2dc cluster on next 2st).

*(ch 2 skip 2st) dc on next st, (ch 2 skip 2st), 3dc closed shell on next st,

(ch 2 skip 2st) dc on next st, (ch 2 skip 2st), (2dc cluster on next 2st) dc on next st, (2dc cluster on next 2st).*

Repeat * 4 times, (ch 2 skip 2ch) dc on next ch (ch 2 skip 2ch). slip st from third ch of the row.

to be continued..

I was able to finish a scarf that measures approximately 70in x 12in using just a 100g of wool. The fabric was soft and light weight, it makes me think if i would want to finish the bolero i was working on because i have to finish it using the white acrylic yarn.

Here are some highlights:

Wool Scarf higlighting the motif used

Tada!!!

Scarf spread apart

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Felting

Yarn out – which is abbreviated as YO – and draw yarn into loop (also called yarn in YI).

These two steps create a chain. Doing this over and over creates a continuous chain.

So remember this. Yarn Out Yarn In. YAYI.

And the proper hand posture for doing this is as show below, with the hook always facing opposite the yarn.

Not with hook facing the yarn.

Resource Crochet Basic 80 Techniques

First hold your yarn and hook as shown in the picture:

Next. Move your hook hand around (as directed by the arrow) . The yarn should be twisted onto the hook like this:

Hold this loop between your thumb and middle finger.

Move your hook hand as directed by the arrow on the picture below. This procedure is sometimes called ‘yarn out’ where you take a yarn around your hook out of the available thread in between the index finger and thumb.

Now draw your hook inside the initial loop as directed by the arrow. This procedure is mostly called ‘draw yarn though loop’ in most pattern instructions.

Now you have made your slip knot and also your initial stitch:

Tighten the knot by pulling the other end as directed by the arrow.

You are now ready to create your crochet chain.

Resource:  Crochet Basic 80 Techniques

How to thread the yarns in your hand?

The illustration above shows how the yarn is threaded on your fingers and how it should look on the side. The middle finger and the thumb keeps the yarn in place. where as the index finger is responsible for adjusting the tension of the yarn you are crocheting.

The figure above shows how the index finger adjusts the yarn tension. As you crochet, you consume yarns. The way you hold your yarn in your hand should be in such a way that it allows free movement of yarn.

To put this simply, I am going to name the parts of the yarn hand (This is based on my understanding. Feel free to contact me if you have revisions or comments).

How to hold the hook?

There are many ways to hold the hook, but most Filipinos I have observed who crochets holds the hook as they hold a pencil. As shown below:

And the hook hand usually moves this way:

Hope this helps.

Next! Making a slip knot

Materials for Voo Doo Doll (ring not included)

I’ve been squeezing my head for ideas on what you could do with crochet chains. Something easy and creative. And while I’m riding the MRT on my way home my mind drifted again. As it always does when i have nothing to do. I remember my favorite project – the witch doll which i learned during my elementary days. However the witch doll is a yarn craft not necesarilly something you crochet. Probably you could crochet the witch doll’s garment, but it’s not still the thing i have in my mind. As i discarded that idea, I remember my friend’s keychain a pink voodoo doll. Then it hit me.

You could actually create the voodoo doll’s head using crochet chains. You just have to wrap it around a ball, a wooden round bead or something. So here it is, the second series to the Things to do with a crocheted chain.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn (of course) I prefer acrylic yarn, coz of their fibrous finish.
• Hook (size depends on thickness of yarn)
• A wooden round bead.
• Scissors
• Bostix Sew no more Glue
• Wires with round/loop end
• cardboard

Instructions:

THE HEAD:

Applying glue to put the yarn in place and adding stitches as necessary

Attach the wire in the covered ball

1. Make a crochet chain as long as necessary.

2. Using the glue, attach the crocheted chain to the bead then carefully wrap the bead with the crocheted yarn while applying glue subtly.

3.When you have a good roun ball (covered with crocheted yarn) Attach a wire into the ball. Find the place where there is a ‘hole’ in the bead and insert the wire in that place.

Then gently fold the other end of the wire as shown in the figure to the right.

4. Next is attach another wire to the other side. This is where we will attach the body of the doll.

THE BODY:

1. The body of the doll is just made of yarn. Cut a piece of cardboard and make sure that the cut cardboard will look smaller than the head. voodoo doll’s body are usually a lot smaller than the head.

2. Wind yarn in the cardboard as thick as you want the doll’s body to be.

3. Tie the other side of the wounded yarn with a string. Then remove the cardboard while keeping hold of the free end.

4. About an inch from the tied end, tie another string around the yarn, to divide it into two parts. The longer part shall be the the legs and body and the upper part will be the arms.

5. Untie the upper part of the yarn. then seperate the body into arms and legs.

6. Wind another yarn around arms and legs. Put glue to keep yarns in place.

7. Attach the head into the body by pushing the wire inside the body and keep it in place. Cover the wire by winding more yarn around the body.

Your doll should now look like this:

Creating the Eyes

Using a different colored yarn, create a knot two times. Then glue the knot into the face. Make two for the eyes.

You now have voodoo dolls