Sunday, January 15, 2012

Valentine Pillow for Baby


 Imagine a sweet little girl who has stolen your heart resting her head on this homemade Pink baby pillow that has Hand-crocheted edging on it. Pink baby pillow measures 16" x 12" and comes with a polyester filled pillow inside. The curator then made a beautiful hand filet crochet heart motif edging for it and it is hand sewn to the edge and fed with satin ribbons that tie on the four corners of the edging. The ribbons can be sewn down or easily removed by the purchaser. All are fully washable. Happy Valentine's Day !http://www.etsy.com/listing/90543901/homemade-pink-baby-pillow-for-valentines?ref=v1_other_2

Valentine Sheet/Coverlet for Baby



 Dreams are now reality~Using soft # 10 variegated Pink crochet yarn I crocheted this edging from a vintage pattern and fed ribbons through the top and then sewed it on this homemade soft baby sheet that measures 29 1/4" by 24 1/4 ". There are a total of nine hearts on this edging. Ribbons and edging are sewn onto this sheet/ lightweight coverlet. This can be bought as is. ~ The edging can also be bought separately in the length that you specify to create your own romantic piece for adults. Send me a conversation if the later is the case to discuss price.
Care Instructions:Machine wash, dry, and iron to flatten edging.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90582274/dreamy-valentine-motif-hand-crochet?ref=v1_other_1

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Ballet SlippersEasy to crochet slippers. Can be worked up in one evening
exchange to knit
COATS and CLARK'S O.N.T. "Speed-Cro-Sheen" MERCERIZED COTTON, Art. C.44:2 balls o£ No. 126 Spanish Red and 1 ball each of No. 1 White and No. 12 Black.

Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 0.

GAUGE: Sole--6 sc make I inch; 6 rows make 1 inch.

Directions are written for Small Size. Changes for Medium and Large Sizes are in parentheses.

SOLE (Make 2) . . . Starting at center with Red, ch 30 (36-42). 
1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 15 (18-21) ch, dc in next 12 (15-18) ch; make 7 dc in last ch (toe end); working along opposite side of starting chain, make dc in next 12 (15-18) ch, sc in next 15 (18-21) ch, 2 sc in same place as first 3 sc were made. 
2nd rnd: Sc in each st around, increasing across heel and toe as necessary to keep work flat--  to inc 1 sc, make 2 sc in 1 sc. Repeat 2nd rnd until 8 (8-9) rnds have been completed. At end of last rnd, join and break off.

UPPER . . . Starting at back with Red, make a ch slightly longer than outer edge of sole, having an even number of chains. Join with sl st. 
1st rnd: Ch 1, in same place as sl st make sc, ch 3 and sc; * skip next 3 ch, in next ch make sc, ch 3 and sc; skip next 2 ch, in next ch make sc, ch 3 and sc. Repeat from * around. Join to first sc. Break off. 
2nd rnd: Attach White to first loop, in each loop around make sc, ch 3 and sc. join to first sc. Break off. 
3rd rnd: Attach Black to first loop, work in pattern around. Join. Break off'. 
4th rnd: Attach Red to first loop, work in pattern around. Join. Break off.

5th rnd. Repeat 2nd rnd. 
6th rnd- Mark the center front (between loops) with a pin, attach Black at back, work in pattern to within 2nd loop preceding marker, dec 1 loop--to dec 1 loop, sc in the next 2 loops, working off these 2 sc as 1 sc--ch 3, sc in same loop, dec 1 loop on opposite side of marker and continue in pattern around. Join and break off. 
7th rnd: Attach Red and work as for 6th rnd. Now work in short rows as follows: 1st Row: Mark center front with a pin, mark the 8th loop on each side of pin. Attach White to 8th loop preceding center marker, sc in same loop and work in pattern to within 2nd loop preceding center marker, dec 1 loop, dec another loop on other side of marker, continue in pattern to within last marker, sc in last loop. Break off. 
2nd Row: Attach Black to first loop, sc in same loop, work in pattern to within 2nd loop preceding center marker, dec 1 loop, dec another loop on other side of marker, continue in pattern to within last loop, sc in last loop. Break off. 
3rd Row: Attach Red to 8th loop preceding center marker on 7th rnd, sc in same place, ch 1, sc in first sc on first short Row, ch 1, sc in first loop on same Row, ch 1, sc in first sc on 2nd Row, ch 1, sc in first loop on same Row, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc; dec 1 loop, dec another loop, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc; ch 1, sc in next loop, ch 1, sc in last sc, ch 1, sc in last loop on first Row, ch 1, sc in last sc on same Row, ch 1, sc in 8th loop following center marker on 7th rnd. Break off. 
Last rnd: Attach Red at back, make 2 sc in each loop to within first short Row, sc in each sc and in each ch 1 to within next loop, make 2 sc in next loop, work off next 2 loops as 1 sc, 2 sc in next loop, sc in each ch 1 and in each sc across short rows, 2 sc in each remaining loop. Join and break off.
Sew soles together. Sew upper to sole. Make another slipper the same way.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Valentine Bonnet for baby Valentine


Little baby Valentines will have a warm head in this unique Hand Crocheted Valentine bonnet. Made with treble, double crochet, shell, and picot stitches, it is truly one of a kind designed by the curator of this shop. The outside of the bonnet is accented with a heart applique on each side which has an embroidered chain stitch around it to ensure that babies ears stay warm and a satin ribbon which ties under the chin. Feminine, sweet, and warm all for your baby.

Care Instructions: It is machine washable on warm water, roll in a towel and dry in the sun.