Crochet: Slippers

During winter, Inoticed how cold my feet had been while walking around the house.Since I’m not one to wear socks, (I’m a flip flop lover during all times of theyear!) my mom had been bothering me to get some slippers. I had decided tojust make them instead! I followed this very easy tutorial that I found online,but made a few adjustments.

Since the yarn I used is a bit thick, I had to cutdown the amount of rows I crocheted. I basically followed the beginning of thispattern. Then, when it says “round 5-13” I only did 6 rounds. Then I startedthe body of the slippers by following the pattern again. I made 12 rows, usinga variety of the directions outlined in Zoom Yummy’s pattern. I did 20 dc,turning after each row, for 7 rows. Then I started adding on a dc at the end ofeach row near the end (rows 8-12). After, I assembled the slipper ends bystitching up the ends like Zoom Yummy. Make sure you knot it well and make itnice and sturdy! You wouldn’t want your slippers to fall apart. Finally, Iadded a strap to my slippers (this is where my pattern differs). I found wherethe strap would look best, and just crocheted it right onto my slipper. I did arow of 4 hd crochets, for about 13 rows, skipping the middle stitch and addinganother hd on the last row (for a button hole). I sewed on cute rhinestonebuttons and finished off my slippers.

I will admit that my slippers are a bit too big,although I omitted a few rows. I feel like the cotton yarn (I used Sugar’n’Cream,since it is 100% cotton) stretched a little as I wore them, so I probably would havetaken out the last row even. 

These make great gifts, so get going in the summer while there is some time to sit and crochet!

Happy Crocheting! 

Cupcake Accessory: Message Flags

These message flags are great to add on to cupcakes that won't have writing on them. On a cake it is easy to write a message like "Happy Birthday" or "Congratulations," but sometimes cupcakes are easier to handle than cutting a cake all up. These flags get your point across and can all have the same message or different messages on them. Plus, they're super easy to make!

Supplies:

• Paper
• Paper Cutter (or ruler and scissors)
• Tacky Glue
• Q-tip
• Toothpicks
• Marker (or other decorative supplies)

1. First, cut out colored paper that will match or complement your cupcake colors. I cut an 8.5x11" standard sheet of paper in half, then cut 1" pieces (about) using a paper cutter.

2. Next, Fold the paper slices in half, and cut a little triangle shape on the end that is not folded (you could also just cut straight across with a pair of decorative scissors if you preferred). Then write your message or decorate the flag as you wish.

3. Using tacky glue and a q-tip, spread glue onto one side of the flag and then a little on the other side of the fold so that the toothpick will stick. Then press closed, make sure to match up the pointed ends!

4. Place finished flags under something heavy (like a baking sheet or book) to let them get flattened out and stuck together even more. Note: If using glitter glue or some other decorative supply besides a marker, skip this step! We don't want your decorations getting messed up.

Voila! You have finished your flags and they are ready to accessorize your beautiful cupcakes! For these baby shower cupcakes, I used dual colored frosting (see how in this previous blog post here), sprinkled some crystal sanding sugar, and stuck the toothpick in a charm so that guests would have a "take away" after the shower.