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Sweet Little Baby Moccasins Pattern and Tutorial

Ok guys!  It's here it is!!!  I know a lot of you have been waiting for it; sorry it's taken me all day to get it up.  Like I said earlier, little Eme is teething and is therefore really not in to me doing much else then hold him.  And even when I'm am holding him he's fussy, fussy, FUSSY.  I may just be a little bit insane right now.  Poor guy has at least four teeth coming in though. :(
Anyway!  Let's get on with the....

Woohoo!!!

This is the first crochet pattern that I've ever put together for another person to be able to read and follow.  Generally, when I'm making a pattern it's all kinds of shorthand that only I can follow.  So, what I guess I'm saying is this:  If you come across any problems or get stuck at some point, please email me or comment here and I will fix whatever it is that I messed up!  haha! 

Also, I'd like to thank  Mon Petit Violon for allowing me to share her sole pattern.  (The soles of these moccasins are from this pattern.)  The rest of the pattern is mine. :)


Size:

0-6 months, app. 10 cm foot length.

Materials:
Aprox. 10 g of light weight yarn for color one . 
Aprox. 20 g of light weigh yarn for color two.
Crochet hook size “D” (or size needed to obtain gauge.)

(The turquoise/brown yarns are Patons Silk Bamboo in Sapphire and Bark.  The pink yarn is a bamboo blend that I can't remember or find the name of.  I will figure it out and post it later.  Sorry about that! The pink yarn is Natually Caron Country in Rose Bisque.)

Gauge:
4 sts = 2 cm or 5 sts = 1 inch

Stitches used:
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
dc2tog - double crochet two together (not sure how to do it? video tute (not mine) here.)

Using color 1.
Sole:
Rnd 1: ch11, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next 7 sts, 6 hdc in last ch, work on opposite side, hdc in next 7 sts, 5 hdc in last ch, join with sl st in 1st hdc.
Rnd 2: ch1, hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in each of next 5 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in each of next 5 sts, join with sl st in 1st hdc.
Rnd 3: ch1, hdc in next 8 sts, (2 hdc in 1 st, 1 hdc) 5 times, hdc in next 8 sts, (2 hdc in 1 st, 1 hdc) 5 times, join with sl st in 1st hdc.

Upper:
Rnd 4: ch 1, in back loop only, sc in next 4 sts, dc in next 7 sts, dc2tog 4 times across 8 sts, dc in next 7 sts, sc in next 19 sts, using 2nd color yarn, join with sl st to 1st st.
Rnd 5: ch 1, working in both loops, sc in next 4 sts, dc in next 5 sts, dc2tog 4 times across 8 sts, dc in next 5 sts, sc in next 19 sts, join with sl st to 1st st.
Rnd 6: ch 1, sc in next 4 sts, dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog 4 times across 8 sts, sc in next 19 sts, join with sl st to 1st st.

Cuff:
Rnd 7: ch 3, (skip 1 st, dc in next st, ch 1) repeat around, join last ch 1 to 2nd ch in the ch 3. (fish net st)

Rnd 8: ch 2, 2 dc in ea sp, join with sl st to 1st st.
Rnd 9: ch 2, dc in ea st around, join with sl st to 1st st.
Rnd 10: ch 2, dc in ea st around, join with sl st to 1st st.
Rnd 11: ch 2, dc in ea st around, join with sl st to 1st st.
Rnd 12: ch 2, dc in ea st around, join with sl st to 1st st.
Rnd 13: ch 2, dc in ea st around, join with sl st to 1st st.
Rnd 14: ch 2, dc in ea st around, join with sl st to 1st st.  If you want to make the top ruffley, continue with next line, if not, tie off and weave in ends.

For Ruffled Edge:
Rnd 15: (ch 3, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, sc into next st) repeat around.  Tie off and weave in ends.

Tie:
Make a chain 80 sts long,weave in to fish net st sps, then attach poms to ends. (if desired.)
OR
Use a ribbon.

Repeat the process for the second moccasin and this is what you'll end up with!! :)

 

Hope you guys have fun!!  If you guys do make any of these PLEASE, PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE send me a link or a picture so that I can see them!! :)

Also, I prolly don't need to say this, but, this pattern is for personal use only, please don't sell them.  If you want to share the pattern with others, feel free, just direct them to my site to get it!  Thanks all! :)

I'll be linking to the parties on the side bar! :)

Tute {Yourself} Tuesday # 7

Tute {Yourself} Tuesday Features from week 4

So, for some reason, I'm having trouble getting the pictures for my features to save. :(  I've been working on it for a while and I can only get one to work.  Does it give anyone else the crazies when you can't get something on your computer to work the way it always has?!  GRRR. (Arrg.)

So, the ONE pic that I've been able to upload is this one from Mariesa at Ten Cow Wife.  (HAHA!!! AWESOME NAME!!!  Mahana, you ugly, get out of the tree!!!  Who's feelin' me?!)  I LOVE the idea of making a Valentine Bag for Eme.  And, I have to say, I LOVE how her's turned out.  I LOVE the red and I LOVE the rickrack.

Next we have Jenny from Embellishing Life who linked up a super cute Valentine Banner.  Clothes pins, burlap and felt hearts?  Yes, please!

Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shared the awesome Monster Scripture Bag she made for her son.  We all know how much I love monsters, so how could I *not* share this?!

I LOVE this shoe redo from Katie at Eye Spy DIY!  La La La LOVE them.  Grey and yellow is such a beautiful color combo! So pretty!!

And last, but CERTAINLY not least, is a WONDERFUL pantry door redo by Michell at Girl in Air.  I LOVE that she turned the inside of her pantry door into a chalk board.  Chalkboard paint really is the best!

Ladies, you are all AWESOME!!  I'm so sorry that I blogger is not cooperating with me!  I want so badly to be able to share the pictures of your fabulous creations!! :(

Go grab your featured buttons!! :)

Tute {Yourself} Tuesday # 5

It's that time again! It's Tute {Yourself} Tuesday!!!

Before we get started, I have a few announcements. :)

**Have you heard?? I'm giving away one of my Koala Bear Hats!! 

(Like this one.)

Isn't that exciting?! :)  Click here to enter!**

Also,  Andrea from The Train to Crazy included this little skirt:

in her Make It Wear It, Women's Fashion Competition!!  I feel so honored!  I'm in super cute company. :)

I'd love it if you'd head over and vote!!! (Of course vote for your favorite; though I wouldn't be disappointed if I happened to be your favorite!)  ;)

An now...... ON WITH THE SHOWWW!!!!

It's that time again! It's Tute {Yourself} Tuesday!!!

As per my what seems to be my usual, I'll be posting features and my tutorial later on today, for now, let's get this party started!!

 I can't wait to see what you all have up your sleeves this week.

The Rules:

1. Link directly to the particular post you are sharing not your main blog site.

2. Link up anything that you have made and are ready to proudly toot your horn about! (Please no shop links.)

3. Please add my Tute {Yourself} Tuesday Button (it's in my side bar) to your post or link to my site somewhere on your site.

4. If you feel so inclined, follow me. :)

Now get linking!!! :)

Featured on Tute Yourself Tuesday # 3

**I'm giving away one of my Koala Bear Hats!!  Click here to enter!**

Finding a balance between life and blogging can be difficult at times. :P  Here are the features from LAST week's party.  I'm so sorry they are late!!!

Fonda over at Southern Scraps shared these fabulous Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins.  (I know, I made some.  They were good.  I added a little extra cinnamon + some ginger, nutmeg and clove.)  Yum-o!  You should make some too, just sayin.

 Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade shared her beautifully made quiet book.  This is just one of her incredible pages.  I love the finger puppets on this page.

Clara from Ami Eggs linked up this super cute little skunk finger puppet.  You all know how much I love crochet (and apparently finger puppets, lol), so I just couldn't resist featuring this little guy! :)

 Audrey at Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats shared a TUTORIAL on how to make these A-MAZ-ZA-ZING Rose Cake Pops.  Aren't they Beautiful!!??  I just love them.

 Amy at Flexible Dreams linked these super cute appliqued onesies.  We all know how much I love applique and these are just fun.  I love her fabric. :)

Congrats guys!!  Feel free to grab a featured button!  (It's on my side bar.)

Giveaway being posted soooooooon...

Tute {Yourself} Tuesday #4

**I'm giving away one of my Koala Bear Hats!!  Click here to enter!**

It's that time again! It's Tute {Yourself} Tuesday!!!

Umm. So, this is embarrassing, this is the second week in a row that I haven't gotten around to seeing everyone from last week's party. YET. Don't worry I'm on it. I will be posting a featured post later on today, I promise!!

For now, let's get this party started!! I can't wait to see what you all have up your sleeves this week.

The Rules:

1. Link directly to the particular post you are sharing not your main blog site.

2. Link up anything that you have made and are ready to proudly toot your horn about! (Please no shop links.)

3. Please add my Tute {Yourself} Tuesday Button (it's in my side bar) to your post or link to my site somewhere on your site.

4. If you feel so inclined, follow me. :)

Now get linking!!! :)

Featured On Tute {Yourself} Tuesday!!

** Looking for the Linky party?  Scroll down!**

I'm so sorry it took me so long to get around and see everybody!  You guys had some great projects last week, it was hard to pick my favorites! 

Sanditerese over at I'm a Yarner made this incredible wreath!  I LOVE it.  I want to make one, and guess what?  She posted a tutorial, so I can!!  WOOT!!

Malia (I love her name ;)) at Yesterday on Tuesday linked up the super cute organizers!  I think my fav is the sweater covered one.  She's got a tute posted on these babies too.

Jaime at I'm a Mom not a Professional added the sweet bow tie.  My. Son. NEEDS. One!  On my to make list. (This seems to be the week of tutorials!  Which is only fitting; it IS Tute {Yourself }Tuesday!)

Jessica at Running With Scissors made this IN-FREAKING-CREDIBLE Bullseye Tutorial.  All I can say is W.O.W.  I think her inclusion of wire legs is just genius.



 The Mama at Mama Says Sew made this beautiful scarf.  I love the white on white.  So classic and clean.

Congrats guys!!  You can grab your featured button from my side bar. :)   

Don't forget to link up to this week's Tute {Yourself} Tuesday!!  Happy Linky Day! :)

Tute {Yourself} Tuesday #3

It's that time again!  It's Tute {Yourself} Tuesday!!!

This last week has FLOWN by!  It's been ca-ca-ca-CrAzY at my house!  I haven't gotten around to seeing everyone from last week's party, shame on me!!  I will be posting a featured post later on today, I promise!! 

For now, let's get this party started!!  I can't wait to see what you all have up your sleeves this week.

The Rules:

1. Link directly to the particular post you are sharing not your main blog site.

2. Link up anything that you have made and are ready to proudly toot your horn about!  (Please no shop links.)

3. Please add my Tute {Yourself} Tuesday Button (it's in my side bar) to your post or link to my site somewhere on your site.

4. If you feel so inclined, follow me. :)

Now get linking!!! :)

Super Mario Bros. Star Power Softie Tutorial

Hey all!  Welcome to the Tute portion of Tute {Yourself} Tuesday!  If you are looking for the linky party, keep scrolling down, it's next!

So, this week, instead of me making you a pattern, I’m going to show you an easy way of making your own softie pattern. 

Here we go!  (And yes, I realize that my geek is showing...)

My husband was SO. EXCITED. about this little star.  He said it was the best thing I've ever made. HA!  He also informed me that he needed a mushroom to match.  I guess I'll have to get on that.   Good thing I can make a pattern out of a google search right? ;)  And now you can too!  Go crazy!  What kind of softie are you going to make?! :)

I'm linking this tute up to the lovely parties listed in my side bar!

Tute {Yourself} Tuesday # 2

Hey all!!  It's that time again, the time where I share a Tute and you get to toot your own horn; it's Tute {Yourself} Tuesday!!!

It was so much fun seeing everybody's projects last week.  Here are a few of my favorites:

Marissa over at Rea Gun Ramblings offered up this super cute little sun dress.  I love the polka dots.  And the heart pockets.

Michell at Girl in Air showed off these FREAKING AWESOME crocheted hats.  I love me some crocheted character hats.  Michell, these hats have been added to my 'to make' list. :)

And Spare Time Sanity linked up this amazing teddy bear!  She figured out a discontinued pattern with a measuring tape and picture.  SO. CUTE.  PLEASE post a pattern and tute for the rest of us! :)

If you've been featured, feel free to grab a featured button!  It's in my side bar.

Now, let get this party started!!  I can't wait to see what you all have up your sleeves this week.

The Rules:

1. Link directly to the particular post you are sharing not your main blog site.

2. Link up anything that you have made and are ready to proudly toot your horn about!  (Please no shop links.)

3. Please add my Tute {Yourself} Tuesday Button (it's in my side bar) to your post or link to my site somewhere on your site.

4. If you feel so inclined, follow me. :)

Now get linking!!! :)

*edit*  So, I've been having so issues with my linky closing early... not sure why.  To fix this problem, I'm leaving it up intil tomorrow.