Hoppy Bunny Applique!

ADORABLE Hoppy Bunny Appliques have sprung to life just in time for spring! 

I love this cute little bunny and you can find your FREE copy over in my Craftsy or Ravelry shops! The pattern comes complete with instructions on how to create a left OR right facing rabbit.

Use yours to embellish hats, slippers, scarves, sweaters, wristers (you can stitch these little cuties onto anything!) or get creative and create some super cute springtime jewelry that is sure to be a hit as quick class gifts or birthday party favors!

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Simple Toddler Slippers

Toddler slippers are on the agenda today! I love making baby booties, but toddlers are running rampant throughout my house so they really make more sense for me to crochet.

In order to make a really simple toddler slipper, I’ve taken my Basic Baby Shoes pattern and revamped it so that it will fit a larger foot.

 

Anyone who has tried (and failed) to make two identical baby shoes will appreciate the simple, no fuss design of this very simple and basic pattern!

The finished project is approximately 6″ inches from heel to toe. Playing with the hook size will give you a little more wiggle room if you need them larger or smaller.

Interested in a complete printable pdf copy filled with extras you won’t find here in the blog pattern? You can find it only over in my Craftsy shop!

 

Simple Toddler Slippers

Materials needed, gauge information, as well as a complete list of stitches and terms used is included in the pdf download over in Craftsy! 

Note: Sections marked with … are fully explained in the pdf downloadable pattern. 

Sole

Rnd 1:  Note: Sole is worked as a continuous rnd. Ch 16, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each of the next 10 chs, trc in next, 2 trc in next, 10 trc in last ch.  Working down opposite side of foundation ch, 2 trc in next, trc in next, dc in each of the next 10 chs, 2 dc in last ch.

Rnd 2:  2 dc in top of ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in the next 5 sts, …(Photos and further explanation on how to work this round can be found only on the pattern download in Craftsy.) count 3 STITCHES from the center of your toe top…1 dc in each stitch…, [2 dc in the next st, dc in next st] twice, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st back to the heel of the slipper, 2 dc in each of the three stitches rounding the back of the heel, sl st in the next st, ch 2 and turn.

Toe Top

Rnd 1:  Working in Back Loops only for this rnd, dc in each st around, sl st in top of beginning ch 2.

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as a dc here and throughout rest of pattern), dc in the next 5 stitches, …count 8 STITCHES from the middle of your toe top… Dc to where your marker (or thumb) was, dc2tog 8 times, dc around to the beginning ch 2, sl st in top of beginning ch 2.

Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in the next 5 stitches, Find 6 STITCHES from the center…Dc to where your marker (or thumb) was, dc2tog 6 times, dc around to the beginning ch 2, sl st in top of beginning ch 2.

Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in the next 5 stitches, …find 2 STITCHES from the center…Dc to where your marker (or thumb) was, dc2tog 2 times, dc around to the beginning ch 2, sl st in top of beginning ch 2…

There you have it. SUPER simple toddler slippers that fit the bill when you want something totally adorable and really fast! If you make a pair I’d love to see them!! Come share it with us over at HodgePodge!

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Bunny Slippers!

A few days ago, I was trolling etsy and saw the CUTEST baby bunny slippers ever! I knew I had to make a pair. So I sat and thought about it and after about an hour, out popped this:

Baby Bunny Slippers

I posted the pic to facebook (I’m still working on writing down the pattern in case anyone else wants to make a pair), and I was asked if I could size them up to an adult 8.

I had no clue if I could pull it off! In case anyone missed my baby booties post, I really hate counting stitches for booties and slippers in general. So an adult sized slipper seemed almost impossible.

And then I remembered that I could work them in the round from the toe and suddenly, a size 8 looked like a piece of cake!

I started with a prototype to test hook size and wound up ripping out my work at least twice. Tedious, for sure, but necessary when you want to get it just right!

First I started with an H hook and some thin brushed yarn. That was a total disaster. The hook was WAY too large and the thin yarn made holes the size of the Grand Canyon! Not ideal for slippers. 

Then I scaled down to an F hook, swapped the brushed yarn for some thicker 4 ply, and still thought they were too roomy around the ball of the foot. At least on that try, the slipper wasn’t full of holes so I knew I was on the right track.

Finally, I settled on a size E, a pretty off white 4 ply yarn, and decided to just move on and make Mama Bunny.

This was the result:

Mama Bunny Slippers

This mama isn’t finished yet. She still needs her nose, I’m thinking a flower for her ears?? a button for the loop, and I haven’t actually tied in her eyes yet, (the yarn is in there to get an idea about placement but they look a little high to me. I might end up moving them before I actually tie and glue the knots…) but for the most part–this one is done.

I’ll update when I get this pair totally finished and include patterns for both Mama and Baby!