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Mini Pom Pom Slippers Crochet Pattern

January 12, 2019 By Corina Leave a Comment

Mini Pom Pom Slippers Crochet Pattern

Winter is the time to cozy up and appreciate the warm home we get to come back to. It’s about the small little luxuries that make our day special. For me, one of these little luxuries is a good pair of pom pom slippers.

These women’s pom pom slippers are a one size fits all, and are extra comfy. Perfect for curling up and relaxing. They’re worked in single crochet, and are made out of a soft acrylic wool blend.

The plymouth encore yarn is worsted weight and durable. Perfect for a pair of slippies you’ll wear every night. They have fun little pom poms stitched across the top of the slippers. It adds a fun punch of color and texture to these otherwise classic slippers.

You can get a crochet kit with this yarn in gray and ruby. Every kit also has a digital pdf pattern to help you make these slippers. You can get the kit here and have a charming night in, making yourself a luxurious pair for a future spa day.

You deserve a treat and slippers are such a comforting way to treat yourself. They’re also a fast project with fun details. You could even make matching pairs for your friends and have a spa day together. You’ve earned it and winter is the perfect time to take advantage!

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:

Hook(s) size: H/8/5mm

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Plymouth Encore – 1 skein each (Color A) Light grey heather, (Color B) Rubellite

Yarn yardage: Color A – 190 yds, Color B – 20 yds

Tools – scissors, tapestry needle

Approx. finished dimensions: Length – 9.5” Width (at tongue) – 4”

Gauge: 2” = 6 sts by 8 rows

Special notes:

You will sew together 2 soles for each slipper for added comfort
Ch – chain, dc – double crochet, st(s) – stitch(es), sl st – slip stitch, hdc – half double crochet, sc – single crochet, dc2tog – double crochet 2 together, hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together, sc2tog – single crochet 2 together

The pattern

Slipper soles – make 4

With Color A, ch 23.

Round 1: 3 dc into the 4th ch from the hook (3 skipped chs count as first dc). Dc into the next 18 sts; 7 dc into the last ch. You will now be working down the other side of the chain. Dc into the next 18 sts, dc 3 times into the same space where you worked the first 3 dc. Sl st into the top of the first dc. – 50 sts

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc into the same st. 2 dc into each of the next 2 sts, then hdc into the following 6 sts. Sc into the next 13 sts, then 2 hdc into each of the next 6 sts. Sc into the next 13 sts, then hdc into the next 6 sts. 2 dc into each of the last 3 sts. Sl st into the top of the first dc. – 62 sts

Round 3: Ch 3, dc into the same st. [1 dc into the next st, 2 dc into the next st] 2 times. Hdc into the next 7 sts, sc into the next 14 sts. 2 sc into the next st. [1 sc into the next st, 2 sc into the next st] 3 times. Sc into the next 16 sts, then hdc into the next 7 sts. [2 dc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st] 3 times. Sl st into the top of the first dc. Cut yarn and tie off. – 72 sts

Round 4: Place 2 of the soles together right sides facing out. Find the center at the top of the sole and count 12 sts to the right. Attach yarn into the 12th st, and sc together, continuing down the right side. Sl st into beginning sc.

Round 5: Ch 1, sc into each st around. Sl st into beginning sc.

Round 6: Ch 1, sc into the same st and into the next 15 sts, hdc into the next 4 sts. Dc2tog twice, dc into each of the next 4 sts. Dc2tog twice, hdc into the next 4 sts; sc into the next 16 sts. Hdc into the next 4 sts, dc2tog 6 times; hdc into the last 4 sts. Sl st into the first sc. – 62 sts

Round 7: Ch 1, sc into the same st and into the next st. Hdc2tog 7 times, dc into the next 14 sts. Hdc2tog 7 times, sc into the next 2 sts. Sl st into the next 16 sts, sl st into beginning sc. – 48 sts

Round 8: Sc into the next 31 sts, sl st into the next st. Cut yarn and tie off.

Tongue: (Make 2)

Ch 3 counts as a dc

Ch 5, sl st into beginning ch to form a ring.

Row 1: Ch 3, dc 6 times into the center of the circle, turn – 7 sts

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first st. 2 dc into each st, turn – 14 sts

Row 3: Ch 3, dc into first st, 1 dc into next st. *2 dc into next st, 1 dc into next st; repeat from * to end, turn. – 21 sts

Ch 1 does not count as a stitch

Row 4: Ch 1. You will now be working down the flat edge of the semi circle. Sc 12 times across. – 12 sts

Row 5-15: Ch 1, turn. Sc into each st across.

Cut yarn and tie off leaving a long tail to sew the tongue onto the top of the slipper. Pin the tongue into place at the front of the slipper and sew on using a tapestry needle.

Pom Poms

Wrap color B around 2 fingers approx 20 times. Cut a long piece of yarn and tie through the middle, trim ends. Attach 3 pom poms across the top of the tongue at approx row 7.

Tie in all ends.

These pom pom slippers are easy to make and cozy to wear. They’ll be something to look forward to at the end of every day, and you’ll get the added pleasure of knowing you made them yourself.

Lemon Peel Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern

January 9, 2019 By Corina Leave a Comment

Lemon Peel Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern

It’s winter and you know what that means. Cold hands and feet.

It can be a challenge to stay warm in the winter, especially when gloves make it hard to use our phones and function. That’s why I love fingerless gloves. They’re what people used before texting gloves, and they’re just as good. This particular pair uses the lemon peel stitch.

They have a little hole for your thumbs and a ribbed cuff around the bottom. They’re super comfy for driving or running errands. And you can text unlike with a pair of mittens.

This pair is made out of cascade 220 superwash merino. It’s a 100% washable wool for easy care and warmth this winter. I recommend getting the crochet kit, which has 1 skein in a rich navy blue shade. And it comes with the digital pdf pattern. Everything you need to make yourself a pair of gloves.

And if you’re all set glove wise, consider making a pair for a friend. Everyone can always use some warm winter gloves and these are a stitch to make.

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern is written for size small with changes for medium and large in parentheses

Materials:

Hook(s) size: 7/4.5 mm

Yarn weight: Worsted

Prefered type of yarn: Merino wool

Suggested yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Merino – 1 skein Navy

Yarn yardage: 130 yds

Tools – scissors, tapestry needle

Approx. finished dimensions: Length – 6.5”; Circumference (at palm) – 5.75 (6.75, 8)”

Gauge: 2” = 7 sts by 7 rows

Special notes:

Ch – chain, st(s) – stitch(es), blo – back loop only, sc – single crochet, dc – double crochet

The pattern

Cuff

Ch 1 does not count as a st

Ch 13.

Row 1: Sc into the second ch from the hook and into each st across, turn. – 12 sts

Row 2-20 (2-24, 2-28): Ch 1. Sc blo into each st across, turn.

Hand portion

Row 1: Rotate to work into row edges, sc into the end of each row across the cuff portion, turn. -20 (24, 28) sts

Rows 2-11: Ch 1. *Sc into the next st, dc into the next st; repeat from * across, turn.

Fasten off.

Fold glove in half and whip stitch together leaving a 1.5” opening for the thumb. I left the hole for the thumb approx 3.5” from the bottom of the glove

These lemon peel stitch fingerless gloves are warm and convenient. You won’t have to struggle to stay warm and use your phone at the same time. Plus they’re super easy to make. Pick up a kit and make a pair or two for your loved ones. Gloves are a simple holiday gift everyone can use.

Mixed Stripe Mittens Crochet Pattern

January 5, 2019 By Corina Leave a Comment

Mixed Stripe Mittens Crochet Pattern

I recently went on a trip and got to experience my first snow of this year!

I don’t know about you but I always find the first snow of the year to be full of whimsy and nostalgia. I felt like a little kid again, running around, catching snowflakes on my tongue.

Every year, I pledge to make one snowman. It’s a tradition for me, and you know how important those are to me. And everyone knows you need a good pair of gloves to build a good snowman.

Introducing the perfect striped mittens.

I brought these striped mittens along on the trip with me and thank goodness I did. They were perfect for outdoor adventures in the snow. They’re made out of an acrylic wool blend, so they’re soft but really durable. Just what I need for playing around in the snow.

Not only are these gloves practical, but they’re cute too. The base of the mittens is gray with pink tips at the top. Then, there’s a little white stripe under the pink, with a bit of gray separating the colors.

It’s a really basic design because they’re worked in single crochet all over. So if you’re going on a trip soon, you can work these up just in time.

There’s a crochet kit I put together on Makerdrop. It has 3 skeins of plymouth encore worsted yarn in grey, pink and white. And it has a digital pdf pattern. Every pattern has detailed instructions so you can make yourself a quality pair of mittens.

You can get the kit here and start making these right away. I love how warm and durable these mittens are. And they’re really stylish. I think everyone should have a pair, yourself included!

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

Hook(s) size: G/6/4mm

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Plymouth Encore Worsted, 1 skein each Color A – Dusty Rose, Color B – Light Grey Heather 6007, Color C – White 0208

Yarn yardage: Color A – 50 yds, Color B – 140 yds, Color C – 30 yds

Tools – scissors, tapestry needle, stitch marker

Approx. finished dimensions: Womens size large, Length – 9.5”, Width – 4.25”, Thumb length – 2.5”

Gauge: 2” = 7 sc by 8 rows

Special notes:

Follow special instructions in pattern for womens size small to medium
Sc – single crochet, st(s) – stitch(es), sl st – slip stitch, dc – double crochet, bpdc – back post double crochet, fpdc – front post double crochet, sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
This pattern is worked in the round, use a stitch marker to keep track of beginning of round.

The pattern:

With color A

Make a magic ring and sc 10 times into the ring. – 10 sts

Round 1: 2 sc into each st around. – 20 sts

Round 2: 2 sc into the next st, 1 sc into the next st; repeat from * around. – 30 sts

Rounds 3-10: Sc into each st around.

Round 11: Sc around to last 3 sts, sl st into the last 3 sts.

Switch to color B.

Rounds 12-15: Sc into each st around. At the end of last round, sl st into the last 3 sts.

Switch to color C.

Round 16-19: Sc into each st around. At the end of last round, sl st into the last 3 sts.

Switch to color B.

Rounds 21-23: Sc into each st around.

Round 24: Sc in first st, ch 10, skip 5 sts, sc into each remaining st around. – 25 sc, ch 10 space

Round 25: Sc into each sc and ch around- 35 sts

Round 26: Sc into the next 11 sts, sc2tog, sc into the following 20 sts, sc2tog – 33 sts

Round 27: Sc into each st around.

Round 28: Sc into the next 11 sts, sc2tog, [sc into the following 8 sts, sc2tog] twice. – 30 sts

Round 29: *Sc into each of the next 3 sts; sc2tog; repeat from * around – 24 sts

Rounds 30-33: Sc into each st around, at the end of round 33, sl st into the last 3 sts.

Round 34: Ch 3 (does not count as st here and throughout), dc into each st around, sl st into beginning ch 3 to join.

Rounds 35-39: Ch 3, *Fpdc around the first st, bpdc around the next st; repeat from * around, sl st in beginning ch 3 to join.Fasten off.

Thumb:

Attach color B to thumb opening.

Round 1: Sc 15 sts evenly around the thumb hole – 15 sts

Round 2: *Sc into the next 3 sts, sc2tog; repeat from * to end – 12 sts

Rounds 3-10: Sc into each st around.

Round 11: Sc2tog around – 6 sts

Weave yarn through the top of each st and pull tight to close the thumb.

Sew in all ends.

These striped mittens are perfect for a day spent in a winter wonderland. Make a snowman or have a snowball fight with your family. Whatever you do, these will keep you warm and cozy while you smile all day long.

Our 12 Favorite Crochet Magazines

December 22, 2018 By admin Leave a Comment

If you’ve been looking for the best crochet resources out there, look no further. This list of our 12 favorite crochet magazines has everything you’ll need to make the most out of your craft.

From bi-monthly subscriptions to our favorite issue of specific magazines, you’ll find the best information on crochet. There are fun patterns, creative gift ideas and tips and tricks to maximize your skills.

These magazines are everything you need this season when you’re crocheting gifts-galore. Check out the list and pick out the mags that speak to you the most. Or if you’re like me, read them all. You can never have too much information on crochet, after all.

Crochet! Spring 2018

Step out in style this spring with Crochet! magazine’s Spring 2018 issue. Stitch stylish yet simple fashions and accessories perfect for spring layering as the days turn from cool and crisp to warm and inviting.
Via Annie’s

MakerU

MakerU magazine provides a library of crochet & knit patterns. From how to read a pattern, crochet & knit worksheets, color tips and combinations including color wheel, abbreviations and more.
Via MakerU

Simply Crochet

This book includes a wonderfully whacky collection of designs, from gingerbread men to Frankenstein’s monster! Full of creative ideas for anyone who loves – or would love to learn – crochet.
Via Simply Crochet Mag

Love Crochet

Love Crochet is a bi-monthly magazine filled with over 30 beautiful crochet projects for clothes, accessories and the home. As well as an inspiring mix of on-trend makes, you’ll find all the latest crochet news plus designer interviews, blogs, courses and kits.
Via Mags Direct

Interweave Crochet Winter

Interweave Crochet, Winter 2018 features 20 cozy crochet projects. Cuddle up and pamper yourself this season by enjoying a night in with candles, a warm beverage, and your favorite crochet projects.
Via Interweave

Inside Crochet

This issue’s all about winter warmth. Now that the coldest season has finally arrived, we’re wrapping up warm with plenty of projects to keep the chill, out.
Via Inside Crochet

I Like Crochet

In this magazine, you’ll find one-skein projects, cozy winter wearables including hats, mittens, cowls and scarves, and unique projects you haven’t seen anywhere else like the Merry Chrismoose Lighted Pillow.
Via I Like Crochet

Your Crochet & Knitting

Your Crochet & Knitting is all about providing you with simple, clear and easy projects and instructions that you can make from your yarn kit. This handy book walks you through all the key techniques you’ll need to make the patterns in every issue.
Via Your Crochet Mag

Crochet Now

Now that the clocks have changed, and it feels like there is more night than day in the week , the best way to fight the winter blues is with a riot of colour and fun, which is what the Crochet Now designers and I have tried to bring you in this month edition.
Via Crochet Now

Crochet World

This summer issue of Crochet World is packed full of over 20 fantastic bright and colorful projects absolutely perfect for summertime crocheting. Every chapter features a variety of fun summery fashion accessories and chock-full of projects perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Via Annie’s

Mollie Makes Crochet

This special edition has 107 gifts, garments, patterns and techniques, to keep you busy through this year and next. You’ll find patterns from crochet faves Flax & Twine, Ilaria Caliri, RedAgape, and others as well.
Via Mollie Makes

Vintage Crochet

Throughout this magazine, you will learn classic crochet techniques, including Irish, filet, hairpin, tapestry, Tunisian and more. Turn an old technique new when you make the gorgeous hairpin-lace cardi. Think of Vintage Crochet as a modern interpretation of vintage and traditional crochet techniques.
Via IMAGIKNIT

This list of crochet magazines has everything you’ll need from trendy projects to traditional techniques. You’ll be a crochet master by the time you’ve read through them. Learn new tips and tricks, or make a fun project from a pattern in the magazine. Whatever you choose, these magazines have all the information you want to know.

16 Crochet Pillow Patterns to Decorate Your Home With

December 14, 2018 By Corina Leave a Comment

Decorating a home is such a special experience. It’s the one place that you can truly make yours. Through little details, you can fill your home with your personality. That way anyone who comes in will know it is unmistakably you.

One of my favorite ways to make a home my own unique space is by finding one of a kind accessories. Each corner of my home is different and unique to me. And for the living room, one of the unique features I made myself are a couple crochet pillow patterns.

Pillows are an easy way to dress up your space and express your individuality. So, in that spirit, I’ve put together a list for you. Here are 16 crochet pillow patterns for every style and occasion. Make one as a housewarming present or redo your space.

Crochet Puff Pillow

This puff pillow pattern is a great option for beginners to add a home decor item to their finished projects and their homes!
Via Stitch in Progress

Sleepy Santa Pillow

With a soft looped beard and a cute bobble nose, this snoozing Santa is just the holiday home decoration you’ll want to snuggle this season.
Via Underground Crafter

Crochet Textured Cushion Pattern

Perk up your living room with this gorgeous Crochet Textured Cushion. This is one of my absolute favorite pillow patterns because it’s unique and bold.
Via Cream Of The Crop Crochet

Zigzag Bobble Pillow

The Zigzag Bobble Pillow is perfect for any advanced beginner looking to learn a new stitch. It’s simple design allows you to finish it quickly and you can use the graph to customize it in anyway you wish.
Via Joy of Motion Crochet

Girls Sleepy Teddy Pillow

When you’re little you can never have too many sweet, snuggly friends. Especially when it comes to bedtime. If your child has trouble falling asleep, the Sleepy Bear Pillow is the perfect companion.
Via Mermaids and Monkeys

Fox Pillow

What’s cuter than a Fox Pillow to snuggle up with or open him up and lie your head on?
Via Rilla2u

Up-Cycled T-Shirt Pillow

The border for the front of the pillow is worked in hdc and the back cover is simply a large granny square.
Via Lovable Loops

Faux Cable Knit Crochet Pillow

Tricky tricky! Doesn’t this look so so complicated to make?? You’re going to love this simple “twist & pull” trick to give you that labor-intensive cable look.
Via See Love Share

Cascades Pillow

This crochet pillow pattern uses the waistcoat stitch in the round to create a knit-look texture. The use of fair isle crochet (the technique of alternating colors without finishing off to create a design) and changing colors mid-stitch creates the floating ‘v’ shapes throughout the design.
Via Caab Crochet

Waffle Stitch Throw Pillow

Use this crochet pattern to update your decor with this textured throw pillow accented with tassels. This pattern is advanced-beginner friendly.
Via Left in Knots

Aligned Cobble Stitch Pillow

You can never have too many pillows. We heart this pillow and know it’s going to add a lot of love to your home. That soft, solid texture makes basically any place you decide to put it feel cozier.
Via Ideal Me

Lion Pocket Pillow

This cuddly lion has a cute little mane along with a pocket in the back. This lion is very huggable and the pocket can be used to package a gift or to hold a special book.
Via Underground Crafter

Fireside Melody Cushion

As you enjoy a lazy day, snuggled up by the fireplace with your favourite book and a cup of hot cocoa in hand, reach for the Fireside Melody Cushion for that extra touch of comfort and cosines.
Via Hopeful Honey

Planned Pooling Throw Pillow

This pillow has a nice graphic look that will be equally at home in a modern home as well as traditional.
Via Pattern Paradise

Crochet Cactus Pillow

A totally trendy crochet pillow cover that combines two of the best crafts ever! Who knew that a square of single crochets is so perfect for adding a cross stitch design?
Via Stitching Together

Giant Crochet Cable Pillow

Add style and comfort to your favorite chair with this Giant Crochet Cable Pillow! This intermediate crochet pattern is a fun way to try a new crochet stitch.
Via Jessie at Home

Pillows are a cozy way to add style to your home. These patterns are fun to work up and there are so many options to choose from. This list will hopefully inspire you to make the most of your space. Or give one as a gift. Everyone loves pillows after all.