BAREFOOT SANDALS

White pearls with Black beads



PEACH WITH WHITE PEARLS




We can all have pretty feet on the beach or by the pool with these beautiful Barefoot Sandals . And starting @ only $3.99 each . These are sold individually

Place your order @ http://www.creatingwithni.etsy.com
These take 3 to 4 days to ship . They will be hand crafted in the order it is received.

Not quite your color ?? Not a problem ! Just leave a comment telling me what you`d like and 1 will be made to your liking . Price will be based on materials chosen .

flower flip flops with crystals for toddlers

COLORS AVAILABLE















MY Flip Flops are embellished with crystals and a flower in the center of each shoe. My Beautiful creations are all custom made and are hand-crafted with care.

Each Flip Flop will have its own unique design .

Toddler sizes ..small 5/6 , Medium 7/8, Large 9/10, XLrg 11/12

MOM`S SHAWL

Front View
















Back View











This shawl was started in the center of the neck and done with treble stitch . I then added the collar to it. You can change colors where you like to give it your unique touch .


row 1 crochet 3 chain stitches and trebble in second stitch from hook for a total of 8 stitches in the same stitch , chain 3 and turn

row 2... ***trebble in 1st stitch twice and 2 trebble stitches in the next and continue making 2 trebble stitches in each stitch across (16 stitches) chain 3 and turn

row 3( increase every other stitch ) .. ***trebble in 1st stitch , 2 trebble stitches in next stitch .....*** follow till the end of row chain 3 and turn

row 4(increase every 3rd stitch ) .. ***treble in 1st stitch , trebble in 2nd stitch , 2 trebble in 3rd stitch ....*** follow to the end of row chain 3 and turn

trebble is used for the entire shawl ...

row 5 .... your increase is every 4th stitch ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 6...your increase is every 5th stitch ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 7...your increase is every 6th stitch ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 8 ...your increase is every 7th stitch ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 9 ... your increase is every 8th stitch ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 10 ...your increase is every 9th stitch ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 11 ...your increase is every 10th stitch ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 12 ...your increase is every 11th stitch ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 13 ...your increase is every 12 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 14 ...your increase is every 13 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 15 ...your increase is every 14 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 16 ...your increase is every 15 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 17 ...your increase is every 16 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 18 ...your increase is every 17 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 19 ...your increase is every 18 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 20 ...your increase is every 19 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 21 ...your increase is every 20 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 22 ...your increase is every 21 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 23 ...your increase is every 22 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 24 ...your increase is every 23 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 25 ...your increase is every 24 stitches ...chain 3 at the end and turn

row 26 ...your increase is every 25 stitches ..slip stitch

depending on what yarn you are using , you may want to add a scalloped edging at the bottom ...I didn`t do that with this because I used this textured yarn at the bottom and therefore did not need it.....you can also use fringe to the bottom .

A simple scallop is doing *single crochet in your 1st 3 stitches then do 3 double crochet in the next stitch * follow that pattern to the end and just slip stich and sew in your yarn end

For the collar , I just crochetted it on ...My collar is a total of 60 stitches ...count back from your center 30 stitches and start trebble stitches for a total of 60 stitches ..chain 3 and turn ...trebble every stitch making sure you do not miss your last stitch and your very 1st stitch because that is what will form your collar shape .I made 8 rows ...you can make more if you like a larger collar.

I also added ties right where the collar starts by doing a chain as long as I wanted it and then single crochet it so its thicker .
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This pattern may be used for personal use only but is not to be photocopied for any other purpose ...please just link to this page for references . You are welcome to pass this link to anyone that is interested in making it.

Thank you :)

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crochet thread dress

This is Carolina`s dress made in a hot pink crochet # 10 thread from India ... It just needs the finishing touches and the final fitting .Mommy`s dress is to follow :)









Mommy`s dress added on 3/08/10

SHAWL WITH A COLLAR

My sister Carmela`s COLLARED SHAWL



This is the back view, showing the collar






Yesterday I finished my sister Carmela`s shawl ... I decided to give her a collar to make it some what unique and warmer for her . I used 4 skeins to make this and used every inch of yarn ! :)I decided on Wool-Ease Worsted Weight , It is a Blend of Lamb`s Wool and Easy_Care Acrylic making it machine washable and dryable on cool setting .

ladies Lacy Crochet top

I have made a few of these in A  child size (sweaters and dresses ) , This is the first in a ladies size ...The hardest part was figuring out the amount of stitches I needed to convert from a child to an adult ., then figuring out where the arm holes would be ...I had to take apart the top section 3 times before I got it right ! What made it even harder was that the first child size one I made I had created in a very thin yarn , I then converted my pattern into the child thread pattern . On the original pattern I had a button closure in the back ,On a few I made them all opened in the front with a few buttons .  On this pattern I omitted the button closure and made it very simple and elegant .

I am very happy with the results . I am hoping it will fit properly .

CROCHET SOAP SAVERS

colors from back to front , blue,cream,mustard,
pink, light multi, dark multi and green .

I took all your e`mail advice and made the soap savers with matching face scrubbies :) , NEVER WASTE SOAP AGAIN ! Just stick a bar of soap inside the pouch , wet and scrub away , when done squeeze excess water and just hang to dry for next use . The face scrubbies are great for exfoliating the skin , leaves your face feeling as soft as a babies .

If you still do not see the color your looking for just request a special order . I can easily find a yarn to match the decor in your bathroom... These are also great to use as little pouches in your purse for loose change , jewelry or other little trinkets that end up in our purse .They also make a unique Gift or party favor . next time you make someone a gift basket , add one of these and you will see the sparkle in their eyes ! I bet your gift will not have doubles :)


Each pouch has a draw string and  measures aprox  3`` X 4 ``
face scrubbie measures Aprox 4``

All these were made with 4 ply 100 % acrylic yarns for their durability .

SUPER WARM WINTER HAT with Attached cowl

This is my crochet version of a hat my niece had from her grandmother who made it for her daughter . ( This is for he brother ) Her hat was knitted but I don`t like to knit as much as I like crocheting so I just worked it up in crochet . This is so nice and warm because it covers most of the face yet open enough so you can easily see and breath easily and the neck stays warm because of the added cowl on the bottom .

When I had my 9 yr old son try it for size , he said he wants one just like it !


I`ll be making another this week and will write out the pattern for anyone that is interested in making one.

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HDC - half double crochet
slip stitch to join
FPDC  - front post double crochet(you tube has a great step by step tape on this )
BPDC - back post double crochet 

I am attempting to write this pattern ... in my own words because I am no pattern writer ...If there is anything you do not understand just leave me A comment and I will try to clarify my meaning as best as I can . :)

row 1. chain 3 and HDC in the first chain X 8 ,  slip stitch  to join , chain  2( do not turn )

row 2.   - HDC in same stitch , 2HDC in each stitch around, slip stitch to join , chain 2 ( do not turn )

row 3. - HDC in same stitch ,* HDCin next stitch , HDC  in next stitch, 2HDC in next stitch * repeat to end of row , slip stitch to join ,chain 2 ( do not turn)

row 4. HDC in same stitch ,* HDCin next stitch , HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch, 2HDC in next stitch * repeat to end of row , slip stitch to join ,chain 2 ( do not turn)


row5. HDC in same stitch ,* HDCin next stitch , HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch, 2HDC in next stitch * repeat to end of row , slip stitch to join ,chain 2 ( do not turn)


row 6. HDC in same stitch ,* HDCin next stitch , HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch, 2HDC in next stitch * repeat to end of row , slip stitch to join ,chain 2 ( do not turn)

row 7.HDC in same stitch ,* HDCin next stitch , HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch,HDC  in next stitch, 2HDC in next stitch * repeat to end of row , slip stitch to join .

NOW you start to work on the round ....(working front and back loops ) a HDC in each stitch till you have worked 5 inches from the middle of the circle .(top of hat )

Chain 2 and turn, work HDC in each stitch around leaving 15 stitches unworked ,* chain 2 , turn  , HDC in each stitch around *    *repeat till you have worked 3 inches (that is your face opening ) 

chain 15 , HDC in 1st Stitch across , continue working HDC in each stitch including the 15 chain stitches from previous row ,* slip stitch to join ,chain 2 turn , DC in each stitch around* repeat till you work 2 1/2 inches from face opening  

Now we are at the neck part ( we want to get it tighter to give it shape ... I used FPDC and BPDC by working 2 stitches together at a time ... that gives it a nice elastic feel  )

(If you didn`t want to use the BPDC and FPDC for this you could justHDC and decrease every 3rd stich for first 2 rows then just HDC ) 


chain 2 ,*work 2 of the stitches together  with a FPDC and next 2 stitches together with a BPDC * repeat till u reach the end of row..slip stitch to join chain 2 turn  repeat same stitches across the row till u worked 2 inches 

WORK ON THE ROUND  2HDC in each stich continue  one round then justHDC around till you have worked a total of 3 1/2 inches from neck . slip stich  knot a few times cut the yarn  and weave  the ends .


This pattern may be used for personal use  only but is not to be photocopied ...please just link to this page.

Thank you :)

crochet Princess Hat

This is my niece Emily in her princess hat .  This is my very own first pattern that I came up with !  I was so fed up with trying to read a pattern, I grabbed a hook and some yarn and told myself That I was going t to create something ..Strange how a power in me just took over and told my head what to do next, where to add stitches and where to decrease . Ever since that day , I now find it easy to just look at a  child and see a pattern in my head .

I am now able to read some patterns but find myself changing it along the way and follow what my head tells me to do with great results every time .

HEADBANDS

HEADBANDS WITH FLOWER APPLIQUE


PLAIN HEADBANDS

These are of few  of my headband craze :) I am trying to make lots of headbands in every color imaginable .... Any of the headbands can be embellished with appliques like the ones I have done here , left plain or a crocheted flower added to it . Any way you choose will compliment your wardrobe .  

These headbands can easily be worked wider to turn them into nice ear warmers .

They are fun and add personality !


chain stitch
double crochet = DC
front post double crochet =FPDC
back post Double crochet = BPDC

I used a H hook w/redheart 4 ply yarn

1. Crochet a chain that measures about 6 inches bigger than you want the measurement to be .( if you need a 20`` headband , start with a 26 inch chain )

2. slip stich to make a ring being careful not to twist the chain .

3. chain 2 and make  DC in next stich and every other chain stich around  sl stich to join 

4. chain 2 and do a *BPDC with the next 2 stiches together, FPDC with the next 2 stiches together. repeat from * till you reach then end  sl stitch   .  tie end andweave the ends w/a needle or crochet hook

5. attach yarn on oposite side of headband that you just finished and chain 2 and do a *BPDC with the next 2 stiches together, FPDC with the next 2 stiches together. repeat from * till you reach then end  sl stitch   .  tie end andweave the ends w/a needle or crochet hook.


You can add an applique or a flower to it , or just leave it as is .

PLEASE DO NOT SELL MY PATTERNS . YOU CAN LINK ANYONE TO THIS PAGE BUT DO NOT COPY THESE INSTRUCTIONS .YOU ARE WELCOME TO USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY  .

After Dark Hat

I made this Hat w/the chunkiest yarn I could find  , and I embellished it with a Flower made with  a Lion Brand Baby soft  yarn in white which has a nice shine to it which worked perfectly to dress it up for her dancing night out on the town , But to be sure It was dressy enough to be worn to night clubs I decided to add some beads on the flower for contrasting color in a fuchsia and Teal color . I added some fun fur around the bottom to soften the look , and WOOOLA !! She is ready to go out and party ! 

Crochet Doggie sweater

Here is GiGi !


Up close pic of Doggie Sweater in Xsmall



I had a request for a Doggie Sweater , This is an Xsmall . The doggies head is 10`` and the body was 13 `` but I added an inch around for comfort. I added fun fur around the neck line , leg openings and around the bottom to give the dog that Glam look. I can`t wait to see it on her :) 

Time for a Doggie Party !

My newest creation (attached skirtw/pant)

Skirt w/attached pant


My vision coming to life :)

I had envisioned this in my head for the longest time . I searched and searched the web to try and find something to guide me for measurements . Inseam ? how long from waist ? how long to make the skirt etc and I can not believe I couldn`t find help out there . I used the diaper measurement to help me figure out the rise ., And I more or less took a guess on what I thought was the correct length for the skirt . I like how it came out . I am thinking to make a sweater to go with it . 

crochet baby hat

Green/White baby Hat


top view of the popcorn stitch (flower) .


 ear flaps to keep baby warm .

I finished this last night .
I have a baby shower to go to this weekend
so I will add this on the box instead of a ribbon and bow .
I made the top with a popcorn stitch just to give
it its unique look .

afghan

afghan


I made this with a huge single needle(looks like a huge nail ! ) and a crochet hook .

I was inspired by all the different colored  yarn I had left from afghans I had made over the year . It actually turned out to be a favorite of mine and everyone that sees it remarks at how beautiful it looks . Its unique pattern makes everone always take a second look.