Baby Bootie Bumpers

SO I've decided to crochet a pair of baby booties to compliment the beanie I made for my sister's Peanut. I started a couple hours ago and I already have the cuff and instep completed for the first bootie. I also decided to do it two-tone. The cuff and instep are RedHeart Baby Econo Solids in Serene Green and the sole (sides and bottom) are going to be in a lovely peach color (as it was gifted yarn, I don't know the specific brand or color name). The pattern was found on the Bernat website and can be seen here on the Ravelry site. It's a super easy pattern and I'm pretty sure both booties will be finished by Monday afternoon. Her baby shower isn't until 11/12, so I still have plenty of time to whip up some matching mittens or a sweater (remaining yarn permitting). I won't lie, I'm rather impressed with myself for picking up crocheting so quickly! I always had thought that it would be much harder than knitting, but it's quite the opposite! I can do things with crocheting easily that I wouldn't be able to accomplish with knitting. I feel so much more productive and accomplished (things which are very good for my self-esteem). I think I feel happier overall and it's made a big difference in my day-to-day life. I'm more relaxed, slower to temper, and much more energized. It's hard to believe that something as simple as crocheting could give me a new lease on life... long live the hookers!

Crocheted Newborn Softie Beanie

This is a sweet little beanie I whipped up for my sister's Peanut due in December... It was fast (about 6 hours total on the far side) and easy and very cute! The scalloping on the bottom is (of course) optional (boys probably wouldn't like it very much, eh?) and the entire pattern is so easily adjusted... I will include a separate post about the rosettes I've made tomorrow as I just can't for the life of me make myself type up the recipe right now... Having a 4 year old daughter and going to bed at 5am is pretty much tragic, so for now, let's raise our glasses to the very first crochet project I have created! Here's to life, love, and the pursuit of patterns!

NOTE: abbreviations are as follows:

CH = chain
ST = stitch
SC = single crochet
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet
SlSt = slip stich

ch2

R1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
R2: 2 hdc in each stitch (12st)
R3: 1 hdc in 1 st, 2 hdc in next st, repeat around (18st)
R4: 1 hdc in each of 2 st, 2 hdc in next (3rd) st, repeat around (24st)
R5: 1 hdc in each of 3 st, 2 hdc in next (4th) st, repeat around (30st)
R6: 1hdc in each of 4 st, 2 hdc in next (5th) st, repeat around (36st)
R7: 1 hdc in each of 5 st, 2 hdc in next (6th) st, repeat around (42 st)
R8: 1 hdc in each of 6 st, 2 hdc in next (7th) st, repeat around (48st)
R9: 1 hdc in each of 7 st, 2 hdc in next (8th) st, repeat around (54st)
R10: 1 hdc in each of 8 st, 2 hdc in next (9th) st, repeat around (60st)
R11: 1 hdc in each of 9 st, 2 hdc in next (10th) st, repeat around (66st)
NOTE: (i stopped here) However, this pattern of increasing can be continued infinitely depending on how big (or decreased depending on how small) you would like this hat…

R12: 1 dc in each st until desired length.
NOTE: (i used about 15 as i wanted it a little longer and it has the versitility to be folded up or left down)

The Trim: ch2, 5dc in first st, ch2, SlSt (in same st), SlSt in next 2 st, repeat around

And there you have it!

Happy Hooking ;)

Hooker With a Heart of Gold

Hey All! I'm Shannon, the EweNique Hooker and Knitterbug... I have created this blog for the purpose of exploring, collecting, and sharing the joys, pain, and love of all things yarny... I've been knitting for 4 years and just discovered the wonders of crocheting and I'm determined to make my mark on the world of naked sheep! So with a little patience, a lot of luck, and hopefully an ever growing following, I can show the world that a Hooker with a heart of gold is not a fairy tale after all ;)