Let me start by saying yesterday was FANTASTIC!!! I had a great time with my family and I think the kids did as well!!! You know you'll see photos soon on my MDS pages:) Well, I certainly can't share everything right now as some people read my blog and I can't spoil their surprises....right? BUT I can share something with you I made for Nathan. He has been asking for slippers, so I thought I'd try making him a pair:)
I used the Vanna brand yarn (because it was on sale....no other reason than that...I don't know much about yarns...I also liked the flecked colours). When I crocheted the yarn, I used a double strand (so I bought two balls of the same yarn and when I crocheted, I had two strands of yarn for each stitch).
I watched THIS VIDEO on how to create the bottom of a bootie, and modified it a bit for Nathan's foot size. I chained 17 stitches and used a 5 mm hook.
Then for the body of the shoe, I watched THIS VIDEO to make the body of the shoe. Because my shoe is a little larger, I used 18 stitches (rather than 16) when working on the toe of the shoe. I also added a row of single crochets on the toe to add a little more surface area. (I did this after the first row).
The two videos shoe how to make a bootie (without the ankle component). SO, I just did some double crocheting rows above the pattern I used to make it my own, and a little more snuggie for Nathan.
He then picked the button colour he wanted on the flap on the side of the shoe. What I like about the button is that I can adjust this as his foot grows. These boots are a little large right now, so the button is on a little farther back than I thought it would be, but as his foot grows I can move the button for him.
Well, I hope you like my "non paper craft" post today:) I wanted to share with you what I've been up to! I've been having fun creating handmade gifts and treasures for friends and family! I hope you have a FABULOUS day today!
I mean like, even the pictures are stinkin cute- how do make simple pictures of booties so adorable?
okay now Im really done :)
Posted by: sundee | December 30, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Really?!? Really?!?! Geez (as I throw my hands up and walk away) too cute for words- you win :) The next time I see you, Im going to be like "OMG ITS HEATHER SUMMERS!!!!! Will you sign my shirt and I'll treasure it forever" keep rockin it girl!
Posted by: sundee | December 30, 2011 at 12:18 AM
On seeing Nathan's slippers, my first impression also was (like Kelley's above), that they looked like knitted Crocs! Cute, cute, cute - great job, Heather!
Posted by: Helen Cashon | December 20, 2011 at 12:12 PM
WOW! I love them!! Hope Nathan loves them too! I didn't know you could crochet too... wow you are certainly amazing! :) Have a cozy Christmas!!
Posted by: Mitzi =) | December 18, 2011 at 04:12 PM
Very Cute Heather..... they look like knitted CROCs... I LOVE CROCs!!!! You are still so very talented beyond paper-crafts and Stampin-Up!!!!
Kelley Singer-Abdo
Posted by: Kelley Singer-Abdo | December 18, 2011 at 01:44 PM
so cute!!! can you make a ladies 10? ;)
Posted by: Chelle | December 18, 2011 at 12:17 PM
These are super cute! Makes me want to pull out my crochet hooks and yarn! What a fun loved gift! TFS
Posted by: Christine | December 18, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Love them, they are so cute!!!
Posted by: Carole | December 18, 2011 at 09:22 AM
Wow, amazing job my friend!!
Posted by: Anne Granger | December 18, 2011 at 08:21 AM
so cute ..great job! DD
Posted by: deedee | December 18, 2011 at 08:07 AM
So nice!
Posted by: Abby | December 18, 2011 at 07:59 AM