Toddler Bella Slippers

I whipped up this pair of toddler slippers for my daughter after she expressed a desire to wear the adult Bella Slippers I had previously listed as a free pattern. I finished this adorable pair of slippers in 45 minutes, and my daughter has fallen in love with them. So much so I couldn't get her to sit still long enough to get a decent picture of her wearing them. Hopefully, your little one will sit quietly and let you snap some pictures in these adorable slippers because they are so cute on a pair of little feet.

TODDLER BELLA SLIPPERS
COPYRIGHT 2011

Do not reproduce or sale pattern. Selling the finished slippers are OK as long as you give credit where credit is due.

**Note: Due to different tensions of each individual and materials used some rows may need to be added or subtracted to make slippers fit.**

MATERIALS:
Carons Country or worsted weight yarn
H/5.00 mm hook
Tapestry needle
Decorative button or flower (optional)

Slippers were made to fit toddlers size 7 or smaller.

Make 2

Ch 3,
Row 1: 6 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (6)
Row 2: 2 hdc in each of the next 6 sts (12)
Row 3: *1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in following st*, repeat from * to *, end with 2 hdc in last st (18)
Row 4-8: 1 hdc in each of the following 18 sts (18)
Row 9-12: 1 sc in each of the following 18 sts (18)
Row 13-20: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the following 12 sts, turn. Sl st in last st to join. (12)
Turn piece inside out. Sc through each st while holding heel together to close.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn slipper right side out.

TODDLER BELLA SLIPPERS
Toddlers size 7 and up

Make 2

Ch 3,
Row 1: 6 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (6)
Row 2: 2 hdc in each of the next 6 sts (12)
Row 3: *1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in following st*, repeat from * to *, end with 2 hdc in last st (18)
Row 4: *1 hdc in each of the following 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from * to *, end with 1 hdc in the last 2 sts (22)
Row 5-10: 1 hdc in each of the following 22 sts (22)
Row 11-15: 1 sc in each of the following 22 sts (22)
Row 16-22: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the following 18 sts, turn. Sl st in last st to join. (18).
Turn piece inside out. Sc through each st while holding heel together to close.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn slipper right side out.

Baby Bella Slippers

Introducing the Baby Bella Slippers perfect for a newborn to wear to keep little toes warm. I hope you enjoy making these extremely quick pair of slippers for your little ones.

BABY BELLA SLIPPERS
COPYRIGHT 2011

Do not reproduce or sale pattern. Selling the finished slippers are OK as long as you give credit where credit is due.

Newborn size only.

**Note: Due to different tensions of each individual and materials used some rows may need to be added or subtracted to make slippers fit.**

MATERIALS:
Carons Country or worsted weight yarn
H/5.00 mm hook
Tapestry needle
Decorative button or flower (optional)

Baby Bella Slippers
Make 2
Ch 3,
Row 1: 6 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (6)
Row 2: 2 hdc in each of the next 6 sts (12)
Row 3-7: 1 hdc in each of the next 12 sts (12)
Row 8-12: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, turn. Sl st in last st of row 12 to join. (8)
Turn piece inside out. Sc through each st while holding heel together to close.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn slipper right side out.

Bella Slippers

Introducing the new adult Bella Slippers! These slippers are adorable and work up quickly. I made both slippers in under an hour, so I know you can do the same or better. I used Caron Country for this pattern, but it will look great in cotton or acyrlic. I suggest adding a button or flower if you want them a little more cutsie. For the daring, I suggest fun fur along the top of the finished slippers. I love these slippers because they are quick, seamless, and great to wear around the house.

BELLA SLIPPERS

COPYRIGHT 2011

Do not reproduce or sale pattern. Selling the finished slippers are OK as long as you give credit where credit is due.

**Note: Due to different tensions of each individual and materials used some rows may need to be added or subtracted to make slippers fit.**

MATERIALS:
Carons Country or worsted weight yarn
H/5.00 mm hook
Tapestry needle
Decorative button or flower (optional)

One size fits all.
Make 2
Ch 3,
Row 1: 6 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (6)
Row 2: 2 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, sl st to join (12)
Row 3: *1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in following st*, repeat from * to *, end with 2 hdc in last st (18)
Row 4: *1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in following st*, repeat from * to *, end with 2 hdc in last st (27)
Row 5-14: 1 hdc in each of the following 27 sts (27)
Row 15-18 : 1 sc in each of the following 27 sts (27)
Row 19-24: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the following 18 sts, turn (18)
Row 25-32: Ch1, 1 hdc in each of the following 18 sts, turn (18)
Turn piece inside out. Sc through each st while holding heel together to close.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn slipper right side out.

Main Street Sun Hat

After three attempts to come up with a sun hat, it's finally here. I'm calling it the Main Street Hat because it reminds me of a jazz hat. It's very easy to modify if you are looking for a longer brim or something more feminine. Add a flower to give it some class.

MAIN STREET SUN HAT
THISTLES AND TULIPS CROCHET
Level: Intermediate

Copyright 2011
Please do not reproduce or sale pattern in any way. However, finished hats can be sold as long as you include a link to the pattern and mention Thistles and Tulips Crochet.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn in main color
Contrasting yarn for second half of hat/band
H/5.00 mm hook
Stitch marker

NOTE: Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not sl st unless pattern states otherwise.
**Use a stitch marker whenever a row begins or ends with a skip stitch.**

Ch 3

Row 1: 6 sc in 3 ch from hook

Row 2: Skip 1 sc, *3 sc in next st, skip 1 sc*, repeat from * to *, end with 3 sc in last st (9)

Row 3: *skip 1 sc, 3 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (12)

Row 4: Skip 1 sc, *3 sc in next st, skip 1 sc*, repeat from * to *, end with 3 sc in last st (18)

Row 5: Skip 1 sc, *3 sc in next st, skip 1 sc*, repeat from * to *, end with 3 sc in last st (27)

Row 6: Skip 1 sc, *2 sc in following st, skip 1 sc, 3 sc in next st, skip 1 sc*, repeat from * to *, end with 1 skip st (35)

Row 7: *2 sc in following st, skip 1 sc, 3 sc in next st, skip 1 sc*, repeat from * to *, end with 1 skip st (45)

Row 8: * 2 sc in following st, skip 1 sc, 3 sc in next st, skip 1 sc*, repeat from * to *, end with 1 skip st (55)

Row 9: * 2 sc in next st, skip 1 sc, 3 sc in next st, skip 1 sc*, repeat from * to *, end with 1 skip st (65)

Row 10: * 2 sc in following st, skip 1 sc, 3 sc in next st, skip 1 sc*, repeat from * to *, end with 1 skip st (75)

Row 11-20: *2 sc in next st, skip 1 st*, repeat from * to *, end with 1 skip st (86)

Row 21: Sl st to change to contrasting color and repeat row 11 (86)

Row 22-26: Repeat row 11 (86)

Row 27: Skip 1 sc, *2 sc in following st, skip 1 sc, 3 sc in next st, skip 1 sc*, repeat from * to *, end with 2 sc in last st (107)

Optional: Change to main color with a sl st at Row 28. Continue in the same color for 29-32.

Row 28-32: 1 sc in every st around. (107)

Row 33: Change to contrasting color with sl st. Reverse single crochet in every st around. Sl st to join. (108)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Stella Top Hat

I recently designed an oh-so-adorable Stella Top Hat which I had orginially intended to be a sun hat. However, the sun hat didn't work out and as you can see I created an even better crochet hat which little girls can wear at a barbeque or on the beach. It's also appropriate for a little boy in neutral colors minus the ribbon. I LOVE the ribbon on the hot pink hat my daughter is modeling for me. Doesn't the hat look absolutely gorgeous on her? And the white flower she is holding really makes this photo special to me.

I will be offering the pattern for sale in 9, 12, and 24 months sizes as soon as I hear back from my testers.

Sewing a lining to a crochet purse

As promised, I am posting a photo tutorial on sewing a lining inside of a crochet purse. I will make it as easy as possible to accomplish with step by step photos. This tutorial can be used on other projects which may require a lining.

A young child in the house prevents me from sewing during the day when there is better lighting so forgive the bad lighting. I selected a cotton fabric about 1 yard and cut around the purse while leaving about an inch on the sides. Make sure to trim the fabric a little closer on the top where the single crochet stitches begin so that there isn't any extra fabric. OK, for the top, cut the fabric about half an inch shorter than the actual height of the bag so you can easily fold the fabric back later.

When you are finished cutting the fabric, turn it inside out and carefully match the edges. Now, grab several pins and pin the right and left edges of the bag together. Once you are done pinning the edges, you can hand sew or use a machine to sew.

Here is a close up of a pinned side for better viewing.

Turn the piece right side out and this is what your seam should look like. After this it's time to turn your crochet purse inside out and slide the purse inside the fabric like sliding a pillow in a pillow case.

The photos above show the purse inside the lining. I hope this doesn't confuse anyone. :) Now is the time to fold the top of the lining and pin it in place before sewing again. As you can see, I had too much fabric at the top and had to trim it back so that I didn't have too much to fold. Don't worry if you make the same mistake. It's better to have too much than not enough.

I pinned the lining right under the first row of single crochet so that it covers the shell stitch. Making sure to keep the lining as straight as possible without stretching the crochet, pin all the way around the top of the bag

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I sewed the lining very closely and pulled a little on the fabric to keep it as straight as possible. I find it easier to pull pins out before the needle approaches so I don't accidently hit a pin. After you have sewed completely around the bag, the lining should look like the photo below. Turn the crochet purse right side out and your lining should go inside the bag.

Finally, it's done. If anyone is confused or I've done something wrong please let me know. I would appreciate any comments or suggestions you might have. I hope you enjoyed my photo tutorial as much as I do. Take care and have fun making your next project.

Another red purse

Here is another red purse I completed today. I was asked to make the flower and trim pink with a floral lining. I found the perfect cotton rose fabric to use as a lining for the purse.

Now here is the rose pattern lining, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.