Here are some more booties I made. 😊
I modified the pattern from my earlier Cute Elmo Baby Booties → post and embroidered some little flowers all around to make them pretty.
What do you think?
“Bootie-ful” baby booties
1 Reply
Tag Archives: Crochet
Cute Elmo Baby Booties
Baby things are so cute, and these couldn’t be any cuter! What a great way to start baby’s shoe collection — I’m a firm believer that you can never have enough shoes! 😊
I made these using the Elmo Inspired Baby Booties pattern by Olivia Kent of Hopeful Honey.
Elmo Inspired Baby Booties – Free Pattern →
Share this:
Tapestry Crochet
I am always on the lookout for new techniques and ideas when it comes to crochet and recently, I came across something called tapestry crochet. This technique will allow you to make the most beautiful and intricate designs – some can look very complex and you might think that they are for very experienced crocheters – but other than multiple colour changes, tapestry crochet is practically the same as normal crochet, using a single crochet as the main stitch, and using several colours of yarn at the same time. So give it a try!
Here is my first attempt where I wanted to get a feel of the technique – the pattern I made up as I went along. It’s a little bowl 🙂
If you’re new to tapestry crochet, this step-by-step Tapestry Crochet Tutorial → has some useful tips on carrying your yarn, changing colours and getting started with the technique.
Now – I’m off to start my next tapestry crochet project – so stay tuned….
Share this:
Turquoise sturdy handbag – Variations
I have fallen in love with this bag — so much so that I ended up making several more, with a few variations. Here they are!
If you’d like to make one yourself, you can find the pattern and my original tips in my Turquoise Sturdy Handbag post →
With ribbon :
2 colours :
With a wide shoulder strap
Share this:
Turquoise sturdy handbag
Did I mention I love bags? Well, I couldn’t help making this one and I am very pleased with how it turned out. I will be making more in different colours…..and maybe even mixing colours up a bit 🙂
The free Daisy Fields Market Tote pattern by Dorianna of The Lavender Chair can be found here:
Daisy Fields Market Tote – Free Pattern →
TIP: While the pattern calls for chunky cotton yarn, you can also crochet this using two strands of DK acrylic and a 6.5mm hook. It will take almost 4 × 50g balls.
TIP 2: I cut out a piece of cardboard in the shape of the base of the bag (from a shoebox I was going to throw away), covered it with a nice fabric, and placed it inside the bag. That way, the base stays flat. It isn’t sewn in, so you can easily remove it before washing the bag.
Share this:
The Jackfield Tile Bag
I love bags ! And when I came across this gorgeous bag by Christine Bateman – I could not resist! It’s so very cute! And a fantastic use for left over yarn. For the lining, I used a ready made fabric tote bag – which I adjusted to the correct size, however, it is not as stiff as I would like – so next time, I will try a hessian type stiff bag as suggested in the design.
Here is the pattern I used for the bag, designed by CatsWhiskers Crochet:
The Jackfield Tile Tote Bag – Pattern →
Please note that the pattern is now a paid pattern on Ravelry.
Share this:
Lined Net Shoulder Bag
Do you remember those plastic bag/baskets which had holes and used to be quite popular for carrying grocery shopping?- It’s baskets like the green one shown below that I remember seeing commonly used by housewives doing their grocery shopping at the corner grocer shop. Today, there are very few little grocers left – being replaced by the large supermarkets or chains of mini-marts. Also, few people have baskets like this – often opting for totes or other branded shopping bags which you can buy from the supermarket when checking out.
This bag is inspired by the plastic one above. I have lined it as well so that it stays sturdy, but this is not a requirement. But if you do line it, then it’s perfect for carrying a laptop and notebooks/books. Here is my bag:
I used Katia’s multicolour cotton yarn (Funny rainbow star) for this using a 3.0mm hook. You will need approximately 100g. The instructions are written using US terms.
Abbreviations:
CH – chain stitch
SlSt -Slip Stitch
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
DC – double crochet
TR – triple crochet
Instructions:
Bag Body
CH 101
Row 1 – 100 HDC in front loop of each chain starting from the 2nd chain.
Row 2 – 100 HDC in back loop of each chain and SlSt into the 1st HDC made in Row 1.
Row 3 – CH 2, DC in each HDC all the way round , joining with a SlSt into the 2nd chain you started this row with.
Rows 4-5 – Repeat Row 3.
Row 6 – CH 2, DC 4, (CH 3, skip 2 stitches) x 30 times. 10DC, (CH 3, skip 2 stitches) x 30 times, 5 DC, and join with SlSt into 2nd chain you started this Row with.
Rows 7-10 – repeat Row 6.
Row 11 – CH 2, 199 DC all the way round and join with SlSt.
Rows 12-16 – repeat Row 6.
Row 17 – Repeat Row 11.
Rows 18-22 – repeat Row 6.
Row 23 – repeat Row 11.
Rows 24-28 – Repeat Row 6.
Row 29 – Repeat Row 11.
Rows 30-34 – Repeat Row 6.
Row 35-36 – Repeat Row 11. Cast off.
Lining
I took some cream coloured cotton fabric and cut and sewed it into a bag that would fit. Then, I sewed it to the crochet bag at the bottom, and also at intervals – I chose to do so through Rows 11, 17. 23 and 29, making sure as much as possible that there are no creases in the fabric inside bag and it sits straight. Fold the top of the bag over the inner fabric bag and sew along the edge.
To finish this off nicely, using a very small hook (I used a 1.1 mm), 200 SC over the top and into the fabric all the way round the rim of the bag. SlSt to close and cast off.
Button flap
I’ve used a double crochet method to have a nice and sturdy flap. This is how it’s done:
Using the 3.0 mm hook, skip 38 SC from previous step.
Step 1 – 26 SC in back loop of SCs from the Lining Instructions above. Turn.
Step 2 – CH 1, 26 SC through front loop of SC just made + loop which you didn’t use from the previous SC (lining Instructions). Turn.
Repeat Step 2 until the flap measure 6 cm.
Now, we will make the button hole.
Step 3 – CH1, 11 SC (through front loop of previous SC + loop from the row before), CH4, 11SC (through front loop of previous SC + loop from the row before). Turn
Step 4 – CH 1, 11 SC (through front loop of previous SC + loop from the row before), 4 SC in back loop of CHs , 11 SC (through front loop of previous SC + loop from the row before). Turn.
Repeat Step 2 twice. Cast-off.
Find an appropriately sized button and sew it onto the bag, making sure that it lines up with the button hole.
Strap
I decided to make a braided strap. To do this, crochet 3 cords measuring around 70 cm as follows:
In a magic ring, 3CH, 6 DC. Join to 3 CH with SlSt.
Repeat 3 CH, 6 DC, join to 2CH with SlSt – until cord measures around 70 cm.
Once you have made 3 cords, braid them – securing them by sewing together along the way, so make sure they don’t unravel. Then sew each end of the braid to opposite ends on the inside of the opening of the bag.
Flower
Here is how to crochet the flower:
Step 1 – In a magic ring, CH3, 12 DC, and close by joining with SlSt.
Step 2 – Repeat (CH 4, skip 1 DC, SlSt into the next Stitch) all the way round – you should have 6 loops.
Step 3 – Repeat (CH 5, skip 1 DC, SlSt into the same Stitch as in step before this) all the way round.
Step 4 – Repeat (CH 6, skip 1 DC, SlSt into the same Stitch as in step before this) all the way round.
Step 5 – Working in the 4 Ch loops formed in Step 2, Repeat (SlSt into loop, SC, DC, SC, SlSt) in each 4 chain loop. Close by SlSt into first SC.
Step 6 – Working in the 5 Ch loops formed in Step 3, Repeat (SlSt into loop, SC, DC, TR,DC, SC, SlSt) in each 5 chain loop. Close by SlSt into first SC.
Step 7 – Working in the 6 Ch loops formed in Step 4, Repeat (SlSt into loop, SC, DC, 2TR, DC, SC, SlSt) in each 6 chain loop. Close by SlSt into first SC. Cast off.
Sew the flower onto the bag.
Share this:
Eco-Friendly Market Bag
This cute bag is really easy to make and, in fact, I have got hooked and made several. I used DK cotton yarn for these – and you will need approximately 50g to make this. The instructions are written using US terms.
Abbreviations:
CH – chain stitch
SlSt -Slip Stitch
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
DC – double crochet
TR – triple crochet
TR2Tog – 2 TR together
TR3Tog – 3 TR together
Instructions for bag (oranges not included 🙂 )
Bag Body
Round 1: In a magic ring, CH 1, 18 HDC, join with SlSt to top of 1st HDC
Round 2: CH 1, 2 HDC in each stitch all the way around and join with SlSt to top of 1st HDC. Don’t worry if it looked a little warped – this will straighten out as you go along.
Round 3: CH 1, SC in same stitch, CH 3, *skip next HDC, SC in 2nd HDC from hook, CH 3,* repeat * * around and join with SlSt to top of 1st SC
Round 4: 1 SlSt into 1st CH 3 space, CH 4, 2 TR in same CH 3 space, CH 5, *SC in next CH 3 space, CH 5, 3 TR in next CH 3 space, CH 5,* repeat * * around and join with SlSt to top of CH 4
Round 5: CH 3, TR2Tog (this counts as the first TR3Tog), CH 5, SC in 1st CH 5 space, CH 5, SC in next CH 5 space, *CH 5, TR3Tog, CH 5, SC in next CH 5 space, CH 5, SC in next CH 5 space*, repeat * * around, CH 5, join with SlSt to top of first TR3Tog
Round 6: CH 1, SC in same stitch. * Repeat (CH3 , SC in the next CH 5 space) 3 times. CH 3, SC in top of the next TR3Tog* . Repeat * * all the way around and join with SlSt to top of 1st SC.
Round 7: 1 SlSt around CH 3 space, CH 1, SC in same CH 3 space, CH 5, *SC in next CH 3 space, CH 3, SlSt into SC just made, CH 5,* repeat * * around and join with SlSt to top of 1st SC. CH 5, SlSt to same SC.
Round 8: 2 SlSt around CH 5 space, CH 1, SC in same CH 5 space, CH 5, *SC in next CH 5 space, CH 5,* repeat * * around and join with SlSt to top of 1st SC
Round 9-10: Repeat Round 8
Round 11: 2 SlSt around CH 5 space, CH 1, SC in same CH 5 space, CH 5, *SC in next CH 5 space, CH 3, SlSt to SC just made, CH 5,* repeat * * around and join with SlSt to top of 1st SC, CH 5, SlSt to same SC
Round 12: 2 SlSt around CH 5 space, CH 1, SC in same CH 5 space, CH 5, *SC in next CH 5 space, CH 5,* repeat * * around, join with SlSt to top of 1st SC
Round 13-14: Repeat Round 12
Round 15: Repeat Round 11
Round 16-18: Repeat Round 12
Round 19: Repeat Round 11
Round 20-22: Repeat Round 12
Round 23: Repeat Round 11
Round 24-26: Repeat Round 12
Round 27: Repeat Round 11
Round 28-30: Repeat Round 12
Round 31: 1 SlSt around CH 5 space, CH 1, SC in same CH 5 space, CH 3, *SC in next CH 5 space, CH 3,* repeat * * around, join with SlSt to top of 1st SC
Round 32-33: Repeat Round 31
Straps:
Round 1: CH 90. Skip nine 3-chain spaces and attach with Slst.
Round 2: SC in next stitch on bag and 90 SC into the chains just made.
Round 3-6: Repeat Round 2.
Repeat (2 SC into 3 CH space, SC into SC) across nice 3-CH spaces, to where you will start the next strap. Repeat from Round 1-6 and fasten off. Weave in any loose threads.
Share this:
Summer Beach Themed Tote Bag
This beach-themed bag reminds me of the sun and sea, with its 3D starfish and conch shells as decorations. I was inspired by Maltese summers and the beaches of Malta.
I made it using the same base pattern that I published earlier for my Boho Tote Bag →.
The starfish and conch shells were adapted from the Sea Shell Motifs / Garland pattern by Lynne Samaan, which you can find here:
Share this:
Boho Tote Bag
This tote bag design brings to mind the Flower Power generation, the 60s, hippies and Boho-chic. I think of music festivals, painted Volkswagen Beetles and vans — even the Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine! 😊
So now I’ll share with you my pattern for making this gorgeous tote. I used a variegated yarn by Katia for the bag and handle, but you can mix your own colours. The little daisies were made using acrylic yarn.
All in all, one 150g ball (approximately 540m) was sufficient to make a bag measuring approximately 32 × 32cm, plus the handle, with yarn left over.
For the sake of illustrating the pattern, however, I decided to use a lighter-coloured yarn so that the photographs are clearer. The pattern used for the main bag pictured above is exactly the same.
You can then decorate yours however you fancy — with little flowers, beads or anything else you like.
N.B. This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
ABBREVIATIONS
CH – chain
SC – single crochet
DC – double crochet
Step 1 – CH 73
Step 2 – 72 SC
Step 3 – Work all the way round the row from Step 1, making another 72 SC across from what you made in step 2. Join to first SC from step 2 with a slip stitch
Step 4 – CH 1. 144 SC in the back loop of SC from steps 2 and 3. Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 5 – CH 1. Repeat (DC in front loop of SC from previous row. Skip 1 SC. 10 SC in back loop of SC. DC in front loop of SC under the next SC (i.e. DC is in SC from previous row)) 12 times. Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 6 – CH 1. Repeat (SC in back loop. DC in front loop of SC from previous row. Skip 1 SC. 8 SC in back loop of SC. DC in front loop of SC under the next SC (i.e. DC is in SC from previous row), skip 1 SC, SC in back loop) 12 times. Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 7 – CH 1. Repeat (2 SC in back loop. DC in front loop of SC from previous row. Skip 1 SC. 6 SC in back loop of SC. DC in front loop of SC under the next SC (i.e. DC is in SC from previous row), skip 1 SC, 2 SC in back loop) 12 times. Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 8 – CH 1. Repeat (3 SC in back loop. DC in front loop of SC from previous row. Skip 1 SC. 4 SC in back loop of SC. DC in front loop of SC under the next SC (i.e. DC is in SC from previous row), skip 1 SC, 3 SC in back loop) 12 times. Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 9 – CH 1. Repeat (4 SC in back loop. DC in front loop of SC from previous row. Skip 1 SC. 2 SC in back loop of SC. DC in front loop of SC under the next SC (i.e. DC is in SC from previous row), skip 1 SC, 4 SC in back loop) 12 times. Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 10 – CH 1. Repeat (6 SC in back loop. 2 DC in front loop of next 2 SC from previous row. Skip 2 SC. 6 SC in back loop) 12 times. Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 11 – CH 1. Repeat (4 SC in back loop. DC in front loop of SC from previous row. Skip 1 SC. 2 SC in back loop of SC. DC in front loop of SC under the next SC (i.e. DC is in SC from previous row), skip 1 SC, 4 SC in back loop) 12 times. Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 12 – CH 1. Repeat (3 SC in back loop. DC in front loop of SC from previous row. Skip 1 SC. 4 SC in back loop of SC. DC in front loop of SC under the next SC (i.e. DC is in SC from previous row), skip 1 SC, 3 SC in back loop) 12 times. Join to first SC with a slip stitch. (N.b. photos from this point on show one side of the bag only)
Step 13 – CH 1. Repeat (2 SC in back loop. DC in front loop of SC from previous row. Skip 1 SC. 6 SC in back loop of SC. DC in front loop of SC under the next SC (i.e. DC is in SC from previous row), skip 1 SC, 2 SC in back loop) 12 times. Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 14 – CH 1. Repeat (SC in back loop. DC in front loop of SC from previous row. Skip 1 SC. 8 SC in back loop of SC. DC in front loop of SC under the next SC (i.e. DC is in SC from previous row), skip 1 SC, SC in back loop) 12 times. Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 15 – CH 1. Repeat (DC in front loop of SC from previous row. Skip 1 SC. 10 SC in back loop of SC. DC in front loop of SC under the next SC (i.e. DC is in SC from previous row)) 12 times. Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 16 – Repeat from Step 6 to Step 15 6 more times.
Step 17 – CH 1. 144 SC in the back loop of SC . Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 18 – CH 1. 144 SC in the front loop of same SCs in whose back loops you used in step 17. Join to first SC with a slip stitch.
Step 19 – CH 1. 144 SCs through SCs made in step 17 and 18 – i.e. the SCs you make now are through both SCs from previous 2 steps. Join to first SCs with slip stitch.
Now the body has been completed, but don’t cast off yet, as you will make the handle.
Step 20 – 2 slip stitches in 2 SC from previous step.
Step 21 – CH 151. Slip stitch into SC on top of bag main part on the opposite side
Step 22 – 150 SC into chains from step 21. Slip Stitch into top of bag.
Step 23 – Turn and make another 150 SC across into same Chain from step 21 – so you will have two SCs in each chain from step 21. Slip stitch into SC on main bag to secure.
Step 24 – CH 1. Slip stitch into SC on main bag. 150 SC through back loop of SC from step 23 and SC from step 22. Slip stitch into SC on main bag to secure.
Step 25 – CH 1. Slip stitch into SC on main bag. 150 SC through back loops of SCs from step 23 and 24. Slip stitch into SC on main bag to secure.
Step 26 – Repeat Step 25 12 times.
Step 27 – CH 1. Slip stitch into SC on main bag. 150 slip stitches into the SCs from last 2 steps . Slip stitch into SC on main bag to secure. Cast off and weave in the ends.
Manjri's Place 