Baby Barefoot Sandal - Simple and Sweet

These baby barefoot sandals are SO CUTE! This pattern is for a very simple, easy to work up design that looks awesome! Enjoy!

Size 6-12 months on my 20 month old. Barely fit!!!

Materials:
Light Worsted weight yarn
Size F hook
Yarn needle

Gauge:
Using different combinations of size and hook can get you different sizes. Using the items described, your sandal will fit about 6-12 months. Use smaller hook or a lighter weight yarn to get a newborn size.

Pattern:
Start with a magic loop
Round 1(IN MAGIC LOOP): Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 5, 3dc, ch 5, 2 dc, ch 5, join with top of ch-3. Tighten loop.
Round 2 (Edging): ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each dc, (sc 2, ch 6, sc 2) in next ch-5 space ONLY, then sc 5 in each ch-5 space, sc in each dc around. Fasten off.
Ties: Attach thread to top corners (I attach to the middle of 5 chains)and ch 30 for ties

Please add a comment with the size needle and type yarn you used with the age it ended up fitting for others to get a better idea for gauge!
I only have access to so many children to gauge!

DIY hanging folder organizer - Tutorial

So, I REALLY needed something to organize my mail and/or things that I use regularly in my living room, but needed it to be out of kid-reach. I saw a few different tutorials for file holders on Pinterest, but I didn't like them, so I made one up on my own that is quick and easy, yet very functional!

Here is what you need:

• File folders
• Glue
• Staples
• Scissors (or paper cutter)
• hole punch
• string/yarn to hang

1. Take your file folders and cut them down to 8" tall. Keep the scraps!

2. Crease your folder bottoms. I did mine at 1/4", or two creases away from the bottom.

3. Take the scraps and cut TWO 2.5 inch thick strips. Longer is better!

4. Fold the strips in half with the color inside, then back to make the shape shown. Make sure the folds are as wide as the bottom of your folder.

5. Glue the strips to the FRONT of the folder first. Then glue it to the back, making sure the sides are even. Secure the side piece with staples to ensure no accidents happen.

6. Repeat for however many number of folders you want your organizer to be!

7. Space the folders about 3 inches apart and staple them together. I did two staples on each side, and should have done one more above the side piece to keep it flat. (as you can tell in the picture, mine look like they're falling apart - this staple should prevent that!)

8. Hole punch the tops and tie the string and hang where you are in need of paper organization!!

Link to your finished products so I can see!!

Crochet Cotton Sponges - Double Thick

So, in an effort to be a little more eco-friendly, I decided to make and try out using crochet cotton sponges for washing/cleaning etc. They've turned out to be great! I used a special stitch that makes a single crochet fabric that is double thick. I love how the texture is great for cleaning up and protecting surfaces, and the cotton is so absorbent that it make clean ups quick!

Here is a link for instructions on how to do the double thick fabric:
http://mikknits.blogspot.com/2009/03/double-thick-single-crochet-potholders.html

Here is the pattern that I use to make the sponges:

Crochet Cotton Sponges - Double Thick!

Materials:
Worsted weight cotton
Size I hook
Yarn needle

Pattern:
ch 17
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc across. ch1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in back loop and foundation row at the same time (double thick crochet), repeat across the row. ch 1, turn.
Continue until the sponge measures 3.5" (about 10 rows of sc on either side).
Finishing: Sl St across, through both loops.

I added a line of these crochet cotton sponges to my Etsy shop, in case the stitch is a little complicated, or you don't have time to do it on your own :).