Baby Socks - Free Crochet Pattern

This free pattern originally published in the Woolco Knitting & Crocheting Manual, in 1916.

MATERIAL

• 1 skein of pink
• 1 of white Woolco Shetland Floss
• No. 3 ½ Woolco hook.

INSTRUCTIONS

Using white, make a chain of 25 stitches; turn; work back in single crochet; chain at the end of row, and take only the half of stitch. Change to pink, and work in alternate ribs of pink and white until there are 7 ribs (4 white and 3 pink).

With pink, work 12 stitches; turn, and continue back and forth for 11 ribs; join to the other side of the front with slip stitches.

Using white for the foot, make a single crochet in every stitch around the front and sides, and make 2 rows plain.

In the 3d, and in every succeeding row, drop a stitch at each corner to form the toe. Make 8 rows of white for the foot and join with slip stitches.

Finish at the top with a neat little scallop and a cord and balls.

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Toeless Booties - Free Crochet Pattern

This free pattern originally published in the Star Book "The Baby Book" 1947.

Materials Required

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "STAR" PEARL COTTON, ARTICLE 90, 

SIZE 5 

2--50 yd. Balls White or any Color desired.
1--50 yd. Ball Blue or any Color desired for trim. 2 Small Buttons. Steel
Crochet Hook No. 7.

SOLES 

With White, ch 24, work 2 s d c in 2nd st from hook (s d c: thread over needle, insert in st, pull through, thread over and work off all loops at one time), 2 s d c in next st of ch, 1 s d c in each of the next 19 sts of ch, 2 s d c in next st of ch, 3 s d c in last st of ch. Working on opposite side of ch, work 2 s d c in next st, 1 s d c in each of the next 19 sts, 2 s d c in next it, 1 s d c in same space with 1st 2 sts, join.

2nd Row

. Ch 2, (counts as 1 s d c) s d c in same space, 2s d c in each of the next 2 s d c, 1 s d c in each of the next 4 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 15 sts, 1 s d c in each of the next 2 sts, 2 s d c in each of the next 5 sts, 1 s d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 15 sts, 1 s d c in each of the next 4 sts, 2 s d c in each remaining st, join.

3rd Row. Ch 3 (counts as 1 d c), d c in same space, 2 d c in each of the next 4 sts, 1 d c in next st, 1 s d c in each of the next 9 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 13 sts, · 2 s c in next st, 1 s c in next st, repeat from *, * 1 s c in next st, 2 s c in next st, repeat from * , 1 s c in each of the next 13 sts, 1 s d c in each of the next 9 sts, 1 d c in next st, 2 d c in each
remaining st, join.

4th Row. Ch 3, d c in same space, 2 d c in each of the next 6 sts, 1 s d c in each of the next 29 sts, 2 s d c in each of the next 6 sts, 1 s d c in each of the next 29 sts, 2 d c in each remaining st, join.

5 th Row. Ch 2, 1 s d c in each st, join.

6 th Row. Ch 1, 1 s c in each st, join, break thread. 

UPPER SECTION

With White, ch 26, s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each of the next 24 sts of ch, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row. Working in back loop of st only throughout, work 1 s c in each of the next 12 s c, 3 s c in center s c, 1 s c in each remaining 12 s c, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row. 1 s c in each s c, ch 1, turn.

4th Row. 1 s c in each s c working 3 s c in center s c, ch 1, turn.
5th Row. 1 s c in each s c, ch 1, turn.

Repeat the 4th and 5th rows 3 times, ch 1, turn.

Next Row. 1 s c in each of the next 11 s c, ch 1, turn and work back and forth on these 11 sts for the next 59 rows, break thread. Sew to 11 sts at opposite side of vamp.

With Blue, work a Row of s c across toe opening of upper section, break thread.

With wrong side of sole and right side of upper toward you, with Blue, crochet upper section to sole with a Row of s c leaving 17 sts free at toe for opening, break thread. With Blue, work a Row of s c around top of upper section.

STRAP

With white, ch 27, turn, 1 s c in 2nd st from hook, 1 s c in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.

Next Row. 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, ch 3, skip 3 s c (buttonhole), 1 s c in each remaining st, ch 1, turn. Next Row. 1 s c in each st, break thread. Sew strap and button in position. 

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To the best of my knowledge, the preceding vintage crochet patterns has passed into public domain. What this means is that the copyright on them has expired. If I am incorrect, please contact me so that I can remove this pattern. Thank you.

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Callie's Famous Red Velvet Cupcakes with Almond Cream Cheese Frosting

While I was trying to decide what my next crochet project was going to be, this wonderful aroma came drifting from my kitchen. It's distracting, that's for sure. My college-age daughter is baking her famous red velvet cupcakes to take to her Promotional Materials class tomorrow to share with classmates after they take their semester final.My daughter wants to follow in my footsteps and become a baker. If she can be successful making only her red velvet cupcakes with their delicious cream cheese frosting she's got it made.

I became a baker because it was something I was good at and love doing. She is majoring in Sports Marketing and as of yet, the end of her junior year, I haven't figured out the correlation between baking and Sports Marketing. Callie loves baking cupcakes and cookies and taking them places to share with her friends, classmates and co-workers. I have encouraged her to attend culinary school, but at this young age she thinks she can be self-taught. More power to her as she follows her own passions. I will just follow the smell of cupcakes to the kitchen, and see if I can sneak one!

Callie's Famous Red Velvet Cupcakes with Almond Cream Cheese Frosting

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Sift together 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1-1/4 cups granulated cane sugar, 1 tsp. baking soda, 2 Tbsp. good quality cocoa powder, 1 tsp. salt
• Mix together 2 eggs, 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil, 10 oz. plain low-fat yogurt, 2 Tbsp. red food coloring, 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract, 1 tsp. white vinegar.
• Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well. Portion into greased or lined cupcake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking after 15 minutes to see if cupcakes are done. Cupcakes are done baking when tops spring back when gently pressed with fingertip. Be careful not to over-bake.
• Allow to cool completely, then frost with
• 8 oz. each cream cheese and unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 tsp. each vanilla and almond extracts and 2-1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar.
• Cream butter and cream cheese together until well-blended. Add extracts and powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined. Add either milk or powdered sugar to make frosting a good spreading consistency.

Written by: Alexandra Borgmann

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Book Review: Twinkie Chan's Crocheted Goodies for Fashion Foodies

This book by Twinkie Chan, was a very unique treat to stumble across. This very talented and young author has shared 20 of her best patterns with the world in this very book. That patterns are very creative and look good enough to eat. There's something for everyone of any age including a bacon and eggs scarf, coconut cake tissue cozy, strawberry fingerless gloves, cupcake hat, sushi scarf, and more! 

I have given this book 4 out of 5 hearts. I would love to give 5 but I was slightly disappointed that the majority of the patterns were of scarves. I was expecting a little bit more variety but it's still a very delightful book. The patterns are well written and a little back story is given on how the pattern came about which I found to be especially interesting. There are plenty of pictures and diagrams to help you along the way as well. For those new to crocheting she also teaches you the basics of crochet in the first couple of pages.

If you would love to crochet unique and yummy scarves this is definitely the book for you. If you would like to learn more about this book or to purchase it, I've found Amazon to have the best price on this pattern book.

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Crocheting: Young and Trendy

When you hear the word crochet, what do you picture? The majority of people who don't crochet imagine an elderly person sitting around their living room with a hook and yarn.Thought to be a lost art, more and more young people are being drawn into the world of crochet.

I personally began crocheting at the age of 25 in the fall of 2010. I had always wanted to learn but I had no one to teach me so I just gave up on the idea. After having my daughter in mid-April of that year I decided I wanted to learn after reading a blog that linked to the website RoxyCraft. I was amazed by what you could do with crochet! Crocheting was much more then hats, scarves, blankets, and sweaters! With the right amount of skill and creativity or the right pattern you could crochet whatever you could dream up! 

On a future trip to Wal-Mart, I picked up a book on how to crochet. It was confusing at first but I took to it very quickly. I was so proud of myself and the things I was making so I began to post pictures of the projects on my personal Facebook so all of my friends could see. Mostly I just made cute hats for my daughter, a pumpkin for Halloween, a reindeer for Christmas, and an owl after that... I soon had friends offering me money to crochet them all sorts of different hats. I was hooked! Not only was crocheting relaxing and fun but it was also financially rewarding. 

It wasn't long before my friends were wanting to learn how to crochet themselves. I pointed them to various sources I had discovered on the internet as well as the book that I had purchased at Wal-Mart. Just a few weeks ago my friend who just taught herself how to crochet this winter had posted a Hello Kitty tote bag that she crocheted for one of her friends. 

Recently, I stumbled upon the book called Twinkie Chan's Crocheted Goodies for Fashion Foodies and I just had to buy it. This young and very talented artist compiled some of her very best and trendy crochet patterns that all ages can appreciate. It just goes to show you that crocheting is catching on in the younger generations and luckily is an art that will continue to be here for centuries to come. As soon as my daughter is old enough, I will have her joining her mommy crocheting beautiful works of art!

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