These great legwarmers use a color changing, self-striping sport weight Bernat yarn that has a crinkle to it. Super soft and oh so fashionable.

Sport weight Bernat yarn in Splash Stripes used about 1/2 a skien for the pair.
K hook.

length from knee to ankle on a 10 year old, width 30 stitches or to fit the largest part of the calf.

I really never calculate gauge, but I used a nice fat K hook. Obviously the smaller the hook the tighter the stitch and I wanted these to be done quickly and have a slouchy look to them.
Note: this size is usually good for child/teen. Increase beginning chain by 5, or 10 to make med, or large sizes, or make a chain and wrap it around the largest part of the calf and count how many chains it is.

Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
Dc = double crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
St(s) = stitch(es)
Ss = slip stitch
Sc = single crochet

Pattern:
Rnd 1: ch 31, turn.

Rnd 2: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in each st across. (30 sts.) Do not turn. Ss in 1st hdc to form a circle.

Rnd 3: ch 2 (counts as first Dc) Dc in each st around. (30 sts.) Ss into top of ch 2 to join.

Rnd 4: ch 1 (counts as first Hdc) Hdc in each st around. (30 sts.) Ss into ch 1 to join.

Rnd 5 -23 odd: repeat Rnd 3.

Rnd 6-24 even: repeat Rnd 4.

Rnd 25: Do Not do ch 2. Dc in each st around. (29 sts) Ss into 1st Dc. This will taper down the ankle area.

Rnd 26: (no Ch) Hdc in each st around. (28 sts) Ss into 1st Hdc.

Rnd 27: Dc in each st around. (27 sts) Ss into 1st Dc.

Rnd 28: Hdc in each st around. (26 sts) Ss into 1st Hdc.

Rnd 29: Dc in each st around. (25 sts) Ss into 1st Dc.

These comfy slippers are fairly easy to make. Wear them while curled up with a good book, or on the couch watching a movie. The pattern is the same for both feet, but after the slippers have been worn a bit they will conform more to the shape of their respective feet.

Difficulty level: + (Easy)

*Worsted weight yarn (use a sturdy yarn such as Red Heart Super Saver)
*The following hook sizes: J, H, G, and F.

Note: These slippers are made for smallish, female feet. For larger feet, you may substitute bulky yarn and K, I, H, and G hooks.

Sole: about 8 1/2" long.

7 stitch, 9 row square with size J hook and worsted yarn: about 2.75 X 2.75".

Some of the rounds in this pattern may not be complete rounds.

Ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 2: *3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc*, repeat once.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc*, repeat once, then sc in each of next 4 sc.
Rnd 4: *5 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 8 sc*, repeat once.
Rnd 5: sc in each of next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 11 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sc.
Rnd 6: sc in each of next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sc.
Rnds 7-15: sc in each sc around.
Rnd 16: sc in each of next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 9 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sc.
Rnd 17: sc in each sc around.
Rnd 18: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc.
Rnd 19: sc in each sc around.
Rnd 20: sc in each of next 7 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc in each of next 5 sc.
Rnd 21: sc in each sc around.
Rnd 22: sc in each of next 2 sc, 3 sc in next sc, continue in sc to beg of round.
Rnd 23: sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in each of next 3 sc, continue in sc to beg of round.
Rnd 24: sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, continue in sc to beg of round.
Rnds 25-26: sc in each sc around.
Rnd 27: sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog, continue in sc to beg of round.
Rnd 28: sc in each of next 13 sc, sc2tog, repeat once, sc in each of next 3 sc.
Rnd 29: sc in each of next 16 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 7 sc.
Rnd 30:
sc in each of next 8 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 6 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sc, sc2tog.
Rnd 31: sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in each of next 6 sc, sc in each of next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 sc.
Rnd 32: sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 14 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 sc.
Rnd 33: sc in each of next 26 sc, sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sc.

{Switch to size H hook}

Rnd 34: sc in each sc around.

{Switch to size G hook}

Rnd 35: Repeat rnd 34.

{Switch to size F hook}

Rnd 36: Repeat rnd 34.
Rnd 37: sl st in each sc aroung, finishing with sl st in 1st sl st. Fasten off.

Autumn Reminiscence
I know, it could sounds weird, but I do like socks ( made by me, lol), and hairpin lace. So here I joined the two things together. Now is hot here (Chile), and I had the perfect fall colors yarn.
It is not my first pair, so I know it works, but as always, everybody loves my socks....
Enjoy!

-2 ply yarn (mine is 100% wool) 3 oz,
-3mm (near #3 steel American) hook
-3/4" hairpin (homemade, just with wire, and a little help of my friends)

Small and average woman
The size I use is for small and average woman, but you can adjust it as you go.

70 loops each side 14" long, 1/2" wide.

Hairpin lace tutorials are found in different links.

For an average (small) woman,
10 stripes of 80 (70)loops eacch side,
10 stripes of 35 (25) loops (for sole),
10 stripes 45 loops for the leg.
Do use a marker (I use a safety pin), where you end every row, so they go the same way when you join them.
Zig-zag strip joining
There will be 3 holes, one for the leg, the other for the toes and the middle for the heel.
Work all loose ends.
Join one (main) yarn with the hook, and work evenly sc.
Toes and heel, place markers at both sides.
2-10 th row sc diminish at both sides where the markers are.
Measure your feet, as they must feel cozy, so you can add-substract some rows. Sew the ends.
Leg, Do a sc round, and then a shell (1 sc 1 hdc 1 dc 1 hdc 1 sc)the next, skip 2 sc and do another shell.
Use a baby cord, or twisted yarn cord for ornament, as they will fit very comfortable.
I made an accent with some irish crochet leaves.

I named this pattern after my grandmother because, back when my grandmother was teaching me to crochet, this was the first pattern she taught me (and if a fumble-fingered 11 year old can learn to make this pattern, anyone can!). Someone taught it to her when she was first learning how to crochet. But in spite of how long it has been around, nobody wrote it down until now. I wanted to share the pattern, but do it in a way that recognizes that I am just the most recent link in a long chain of women who have been making and sharing this pattern.

• about 1 ounce of Worsted or Aran weight yarn
• H (5.5mm) hook (Using I (6mm) hook will make slightly larger bootie)
• large-eyed yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
• length of 3/16 or 1/4 inch wide ribbon for tie

Fits newborn - 8 mos. (Using I (6mm) hook will make slightly larger bootie)
Finished Length (sole of foot) = 3.5 - 3.75 inches
Finished Height (sole to top cuff) = about 4 -4.5 inches

10 stitches and 7 rows = 4 inches in half double crochet (hdc)

This adorable, easy-to-make baby bootie is made in half double crochet; a dense stitch that helps to insulate baby’s feet, making this bootie perfect for winter babies or babies who live in chilly climates. The pattern is quick and simple to make, and the finished product is both cute and practical. This is a project that is very suitable for beginners.

Stitches used in this pattern:

1. Chain stitch (ch)
2. Half double crochet (hdc)
3. Slip stitch (sl st)
4. Double crochet (dc) (if using alternate ruffle edging)
5. Single crochet (sc) (if using alternate ruffle or contrast edging)

Direct Download a Free PDF of this Pattern at:

• http://sweetbird.awardspace.com/BabyBooties.pdf
• http://www.box.net/shared/vn4skttrnb (alternate site)

Directions are given in American English.

This pattern is free for people to make, use, and distribute. However, it may not be used for commercial purposes.

Toesies are great for any time of the year because you just slip them on your toes and they will warm you up! They are especially nice for sleeping if you have cold toes since there is no messing around with extra sheets or covers. Toesies are pretty much the toe part of a pair of socks but a lot comfier.

They can also be used for your fingers on cold winter days.

Multicolored sock yarn
Other yarn of your choice of colors that will complement the sock yarn colors.
Size J crochet needle
Yarn needle

My feet are wide so this is what they are, 2 1/2 in or 7cm tall; 4 in or 9 cm in the middle.

NO GAUGE

Using both the sock yarn and the other yarn make a slip knot then chain 2 stitches. Circular crochet until is a little bit smaller than your foot. Then start doing single crochet until it's a little bit longer than the ball of your foot. Then decrease each round until you can still put it on but it fits snugly.

REPEAT FOR SECOND TOESIE.

I'm sorry I don't have a picture to post. My camera is refusing to cooperate with me and upload the pictures. I'm going to be buying new batteries for it soon and hopefully that will resolve the issue.

For now, the pattern is a simple one. And if you have a granny square handy, just fold it in half and you will see what the pattern will look like.

What I'm making is a slipper pattern. If you measure a person's foot, what you do is crochet a granny square until it fits the length of the person's foot. Once you reach that length, you fold the granny square in half. You stitch up both short ends which will make the heel and the toe. Then you stitch up a part from the toe going toward the heel, REMEMBERING to leave a wide enough opening for the foot to enter the slipper.
For warm slippers, make 2 granny squares and crochet them together before folding in half and sewing up the slipper way. For a lighter slipper, use just one granny square for each slipper.
This is an easy and quick to make pattern, that is especially good for beginner crocheters and one I teach to people learning to crochet.
When my camera decides to work, I'll get a picture uploaded of one of my patterns.
Enjoy.

Sheri Adams

Crochet hook size 6.5mm.
Number of balls of yarn depends on how many colours you want to use to make your slipper. One ball of yarn will make one large slipper or two small slippers. If you are making 2 granny squares for each slipper, you will need to double the yarn amount.
Usually, 2 balls of one colour will make the number of granny squares despite if you slippers are light or heavy.
A darning needly or use your crochet hook for darning ends in.
A good sense of humour and an aire of excitement.

Depends on the size of the foot you are making. It will usually work out to fit the size of the foot within mm.

Again, that depends on the hook you are using and the type of yarn. I find that 3 dc is about 1-1 1/2".

Comfy, warm and easy to make, whip up a pair in about 2 hours.

Simple.
Beginning:
With your crochet hook, chain 5. Join with a sl st in the first chain to form a ring.
Round 1:
Chain 3. In ring, make 2 dc, chain 3; {3 dc, chain 3}. Do {} 2 times more. Join with a sl st to top of beg ch 3.
Round 2:
Sl st in next 2 dc.
*In ch 3 space, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc. Ch 2.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Join with sl st to top of beg. ch. 3.

Continue to make rounds using the method of having 3 dc in each ch 3 space and each ch 2 space. You basically make your granny square until it is the size needed to fit the foot.

If you are making 2 granny squares for each slipper, once you have reached the length needed, fasten off and SC the 2 granny squares together, with right sides facing out.

Whichever slipper you are making, fold in half and sew/slip stitch up the heel and toe area. Working from the toe back, sl.st. until you have enough of an opening left to insert foot into. Remember if the foot is large, to leave an opening large enough for the foot to fit into or you will be un doing some work and redoing it!

Turn your work, inside out, or leave as is if you wish, and put on foot for comfort.

A final note, it is best to work ends in as you go along. It is also best to use a soft yarn for this because many people have sensitive feet. This is a good pattern for all ages and everybody likes warm feet, not cold feet. Enjoy, crochet and be creative.

Sheri Adams

These booties are perfect for a new baby. Their little feet are guaranteed to be warm. These are worked in the round from the sole up.

1 oz Red Heart Super Saver – Linen (or any tan colored worsted weight yarn)
Small amount of Yarn Bee Luscious – Ice (or any fluffy-not furry white yarn of 4 or 5 weight)
Small amount Red Heart Super Saver – White (or any white worsted weight yarn)
5mm hook
yarn needle

Newborn
Sole: 3 ½ inches
Height: approx. 3 ½ inches

Approx. 3 ½ stitches per inch
Approx. 3 rows per inch

Be sure to check stitch number when mentioned.

Using tan yarn, ch 8.

Rnd 1: hdc in 3rd ch, dc next 4, (6 dc) in last ch, working on other side of chain hdc next 4, (3 hdc) in last loop. Join to beg ch 2.

Keep your little piggies as warm as bacon with these cute and cheery Mary-Jane slippers. They will add a bounce to your step, reminiscent of spring lambs, and the flowers will remind you of the happy spring flowers hiding under the snow. Suddenly, it just feels like spring...

• Milano Crepe double knit wool, 50g, 1 and a half balls. Yarn scraps for flowers.
• 4.5mm (US G) hook
• Yarn needle

Slipper measures approximately 23cm (9 inches) along bottom from toe to heel (unstretched).

• Slipper is worked from the toe to heel in circular and regular crochet.
• If you want a longer or shorter slipper, adjust the pattern between the rows 14-23 or 26-51.

Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
Ch = chain
St(s) = stitch(es)

One of my favorite things about December is pulling out all of the old Christmas movies I loved as a child. It’s tradition! Every year, among many others, our Christmas movie list included Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. You remember -- the 1960s stop-motion version, complete with reindeer, Santa, an elf who wants to be a dentist (a dentist?), and my personal favorite, the abominable snowmonster.

These whimsical slippers are inspired by the abominable snowmonster, but sized for little feet, from baby to small child. They’re perfect for all the little monsters on your list!

• Caron Simply Soft, 3/4 (1, 1 ½) oz. Grey Heather, 1 (1 ½, 2 ¼) oz. Off-White (amounts given are amounts required for two slippers, or one pair.)
• 5.00mm (size H/8) hook
• Yarn needle

Small (newborn – 3 months), Medium (6 – 12 months), Large (18 – 24 months)

Finished Measurements (toe to heel of sole) – Small: 3 ½ in, Medium: 4 ½ in, Large: 5 ¼ in

4 sts x 4 rows in sc = 1”

Loops in sample are approximately 1” long.

Instructions are given for the smallest size, with larger sizes in parenthesis. If only one number is given, it applies to all sizes except where indicated.

Special Technique: Bouclé Loop Stitch

In this pattern, the bouclé loop stitch will be formed with the aid of no special equipment but your own fingers. The lengths of the loops can vary widely, requiring more or less yarn than specified, but it is important to make the size of your loops consistent throughout the piece.

To make the loop stitch, *Insert hook in next stitch and before catching it with the hook, loop yarn over your left index finger, then catch yarn with hook and draw a loop through the stitch, yarn over, draw through two loops, and slip your finger out of the loop.

Repeat from asterisk across the row.

Only a little practice will make you a loop-stitch pro! Also, see our in-depth loop stitch tutorial.

Pattern (make 2)

Sole

What's up with so many sock patterns calling for too-thick worsted weight yarn? Designer Pam says:

"I've seen a lot of crocheters looking for a pattern for crochet socks using sock yarn, so they can wear them in their shoes like the knitters do. That's what pushed me to make this pattern. I wanted to crochet my socks out of sock yarn, and wear them in my shoes." Right on, Pam.

• About two 1.75 ounce (50 gram) skeins of sock yarn (or fingering weight yarn)
• Size G (4.25mm) crochet hook (or size to obtain gauge)

5 sts x 5 rows = 1 inch (2.54cm) in single crochet. (Please be sure to check your gauge. I tend to need a larger hook than most patterns call for, so my patterns tend to call for a larger hook than you might need.)