Baby crochet sandals

I think these are adorable!!! and really simple to make too. A strap full of petals... well I just made this pattern on Monday. I'm always experimenting so I thought of making something I little bit different!!! I hope you like it.

Materials:
 A size 1 / 2.25mm hook
Sport weight or worsted weight yarn
2 buttons

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sts = stitches
sc= single crochet
hdc=half double crochet
fphdc= front post half double crochet
dec = decrease

Soles
Ch 15
Round 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in the next 9 sts,
2sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st,
3 sc in the next st , 2 sc in next st, 1sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st,
1 sc in the next 10 sts, sl st to join.

Round 2 ch1, 1 hdc in the next 10 sc,
 2 hdc in the next sc, 1 hdc in the next sc, 2 hdc in the next sc,
 1  hdc in the next 5 sc, 2 hdc in the next sc, 1 hdc in the next sc, 2 hdc in the next sc,
 1  hdc in the next 13 sc, sl st into ch1 at the beg of the round.

Round 3 ch1, 1 hdc in the next 10 hdc ,
2 hdc in the next hdc, 1 hdc in the next hdc, 2 hdc in the next hdc,
1 hdc in the next 10 hdc, 2 hdc in the next hdc, 1 hdc in the next hdc, 2 hdc in the next hdc,
1 hdc in the next 13 hdc, sl st into ch 1 at the beg of the round. End off.

Round 4 Change yarn color , ch 1 fphdc in the next 45 sts. End off.

Heel
Count 10 sts , start in the middle of the sole from back to front (right side) and insert yarn.
Row 1 sc in the next 20 sc,
Row 2  1 sc dec,  sc in the next 18 sc
Row 3 1sc in the next 18 sc
Row 4  1 sc dec , sc in the next 17  sc
Row 5 sc in the next 17sc
Row 6 1 sc dec, sc in the next 16 sc
Row 7 sc in the next 16 sc
End off. Insert yarn again. From right to left sc around evenly.

Petals Strap
Begin with a magic circle
Round 1  work 10 sc around the circle
Round 2 ch 2 sl st into 2nd sc,
Round 3 ch 2, work 4 dc, ch 2, sl st to join
Round 4 ch 2 sl st in the back of the petal (left side), [ch 2 , work 4 dc, ch2 sl st to join].
Repeat sequence in brackets for a total of 14 petals. Ch 3 to form a buttonhole.

Front part
Begin with a magic circle
Round 1 ch 2 , work 4 dc, ch2 sl st to join, ch 2 sl st in the back of the petal(left side)
Round 2 Repeat round 1 to form 12 petals.Only sl st at the last petal.

Finishing project
For the front part of the sole you can work a chain instead of using a needle for a better finish look. Sew the strap and button on both sides of the heel . End off. Weave in all loose ends.

Note: This pattern was made by Yuny Macor for K&T art

Tuxedo Sam crochet hat pattern

I made this hat for my daughter, she's 4 now. I know there are tons of patterns out there on how to make a crochet beanie, you can always go to the one that you feel more comfortable using!, I've created this pattern because I'm always thinking about my daughter telling me, " It is too big, it's too tight, it itches..." That is exactly why I started using cotton instead of wool or acrylic, because she would have a hard time wearing anything but cotton.Anyway, you can also use the yarn of your choice and hooks similar to the ones I'm using, if you can't find  the same sizes.

Size

4T - 5T
Materials

Size 2.10 mm, 3.00mm and 8/ 5.00mm hooks

Worsted weight yarn
A needle
Scissors
A piece of ribbon
Poly fil

     
ch = chain

sc= single crochet 

hdc = half double crochet 

beg = beginning

sl st = slip stich

dec= decrease 

fphdc= front post half double crochet

bphdc= back post half double crochet


Hat

Size 8/ 5.00mm hook

Begin with a magic circle .

Round 1 ch1,  work 12 hdc .sl st into ch 1 at the beg. of the round.

Round 2 ch1, [ 2 hdc in first hdc, 1 hdc in the next hdc] Total = 18

Round 3 Repeat sequence in brackets. Total = 27

Round 4  Repeat sequence in brackets. Total = 41

Round 5 -8  hdc in ea. hdc Total= 41

Round 9  Repeat sequence in brackets. Total = 62

Round 10 - 22   hdc in ea. hdc Total= 62

Round 23 - 27   skip 1 hdc , [ 1 fphdc in the next hdc,1 bphdc in the next hdc] Total = 61

End off . Weave in loose ends.

Eyes

Size 3.00mm hook
Begin with a magic circle ch 1, work 9 hdc. sl st into ch 1 at the beg. of the round.

Leave a long end for sewing.

Pink cheeks
Size 3.00mm hook 
Begin with a magic circle ch 1, work 12 hdc .sl st into ch 1 at the beg. of the round.

Leave a long end for sewing.

Beak

Size 2.10mm hook
Ch 12

Row 1  work 11 sc in each ch

Row 2 1 sc decrease , 7 sc , 1 sc dec

Row 3  work 9 sc in ea. sc

Row 4 1 sc decrease, 5 sc ,1 sc dec

Row 5  work  7 sc in ea. sc

Row 6 1 sc decrease, 3 sc, 1 sc dec

Row 7  work 5 sc in ea. sc

Row 8 1 sc decrease,  1 sc, 1 sc dec

Edging
sc around triangle with 3 sc in the two bottom corners.

Leave a long end for sewing.

Ear muffs

Headband 
Size 2.10mm hook
Ch 6 

Row 1 - 30 work 5 hdc in ea. hdc

Edging
sc around headband with 2 sc in ea. corner.

Leave a long end for sewing.

Circles (Ears)
Size 2.10mm hook
Begin with  a magic circle 

Round 1 ch1,12 hdc . sl st into ch 1 at the beg. of the round.

Round 2 ch1, [2 hdc in first hdc, 1 hdc in the next hdc] . Total=18

Round 3 1 hdc in ea. hdc. Total =18

Round 4 Repeat sequence in brackets Total = 27

Round 5  1 hdc in ea. hdc. Total =27

 End off, leaving a long end for sewing.

*If you  think these are too small you can always add an extra round of hdc or a round using sequence in brackets ( round 2) for a total of 41 hdc.

Sailor hat
2.10mm hook

Round 1 ch1, 12 sc . sl st into ch 1 at the beg of the round.

Round 2 ch1, [ 1 sc in first sc,2 sc in the next sc] Total =18

Round 3  sc in ea. sc. Total= 18

Round 4 Repeat sequence in brackets Total = 27

Round 5-10  sc in ea. sc. Total = 27

Round 11- 12 change yarn color, work  1sc in ea. sc. Total = 27

End off. Tie a knot .Tie the piece of ribbon to hide the knot previously made.
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Finishing the hat

Secure the eyes, cheeks and the beak of the penguin by pinning them, for an easier job. Sew on to form the face, add some poly fil into the penguin's beak. Once the face is ready, sew the headband on , the ear muffs (headband and circles) and finally the penguin's little hat. Add some poly fil into the ear warmers and hat. Voila!!.

You can also add some embellishments to the ear muffs like felt hearts or little crochet flowers, buttons, whatever you feel like using, let your imagination fly!!

Voila project complete!!!

Note: This pattern was made by Yuny Macor for K&T art

Crochet baby shoes pattern

You will need a size 1/ 2.25mm hook
Sport weight or worsted weight yarn
2 small bows
2 buttons

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sts = stitches
sc= single crochet
hdc=half double crochet
fphdc= front post half double crochet
bphdc= back post half double crochet


Soles

Ch 15
Round 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in the next 9 sts,
2sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st,
3 sc in the next st , 2 sc in next st, 1sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st,
1 sc in the next 10 sts, sl st to join.

Round 2 ch1, 1 hdc in the next 10 sc,
 2 hdc in the next sc, 1 hdc in the next sc, 2 hdc in the next sc,
 1  hdc in the next 5 sc, 2 hdc in the next sc, 1 hdc in the next sc, 2 hdc in the next sc,
 1  hdc in the next 13 sc, sl st into ch1 at the beg of the round.

Round 3 ch1, 1 hdc in the next 10 hdc ,
2 hdc in the next hdc, 1 hdc in the next hdc, 2 hdc in the next sc,
1 hdc in the next 10 hdc, 2 hdc in the next hdc, 1 hdc in the next hdc, 2 hdc in the next hdc,
1 hdc in the next 13 hdc, sl st into ch 1 at the beg of the round.

Shoes
Change yarn color
Round 1 ch1 ,1  sc in the next 44 sts, sl st into ch 1

Round 2 ch1 ,1 hdc in the next 44 sc, sl st into ch 1

Round 3 1 sc in the next 12 hdc,[ 1fphdc, 1bphdc] Total = 17
1sc in th next 12 hdc sl st to join.


Round 4 1 sc in the next 12 hdc,[ 1fphdc, 1bphdc] Total = 17
1sc in th next 12 hdc sl st to join.


Round 5  1 sc in the next 12 hdc,[ 1fphdc, 1bphdc] Total = 9
1sc in th next 12 hdc sl st to join.

Round 6 1 sc in the next 12 hdc,[ 1fphdc, 1bphdc] Total = 9
1sc in th next 12 hdc sl st to join.

Shoe Strap and Buttonhole

Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in the next 8 sts,  ch1, 1 fphdc in the next 8 hdc, ch 3 sl st to join.

Finishing the shoes

Finally, Sew the strap right next to the 1st  fphdc, end off. To sew the button on count 3 sc after last fphdc, finish off. Last but not least sew the bow on the back of the little shoe.Finish off and weave in all  ends.

I love these little shoes!!!!

Note: This pattern was made by Yuny Macor for K&T art 

Easy crochet: Flowers & bows

These are so easy to make, I'm using a size 1 /2.25mm hook

ch= chain
tr= triple crochet
sl st= slip stitch

Begin with a magic circle
[ Chain 2, work 6 tr,  ch 3. sl st into the ring]
Repeat sequence in [ ] to form 6 petals.
Pull yarn tail to tighten the loop, end off. weave in ends, Voila!!!
For the flower centers, I decided to use buttons, I usually use something else.

Begin with a magic circle
[ Chain 2, work 6 tr,  ch 3. sl st into the ring]
Repeat sequence.
Pull yarn tail to tighten the loop, leave enough yarn to wrap around the center of the bow.End off. Weave in loose ends. Bravo!! Your bow is complete!!!

Big and Small crochet flower pattern

A friend of mine asked me to make some flowers to decorate her bath rug set, which she thought looked too simple. I thought sharing a flower pattern would be useful to some of you.

 For this project I'm using:

 A size B/1 - 2.25mm hook.
100% mercerized cotton yarn. Worsted weight.
A pair of scissors.

sl st= slip stitch
ch = chain
tr = treble (triple) crochet
 beg = beginning
dc = double crochet

Begin with a magic circle.
Sl st ch 1(pic 1). Work 3 tr. Ch 2 sl st into the loop (pic 2).
Ch 1 work 3 tr. Ch 2 sl st into the loop(pic 3).

 

Repeat until you complete 5 petals (pic 4).
Sl st into the loop. Fasten off(pic 5).
Now the flower is complete!!!(pic 6).

In case you wanted to use double crochet(dc) instead of triple crochet (tr) this is how it would look after finishing.
I like bigger petals, that is why I'm using tr instead of using dc to form the petals, though this could also be another option.

Big  5 layer crochet flower

More than 3 years ago my mother surprised me with a gift she got for me in Mexico. Some beautiful crochet flower pins for my daughter. I fell in love with these cuties right away. Anyway I started searching all over the web for patterns, I spent months and months trying to figure out how to make them, but no such luck.There were so many patterns out there, I found some similar,but nothing that looked quite like the ones I had. These flowers introduced me to the world of crochet. I mixed patterns, did a lot of research, when everything I really needed was right before my eyes, the same flower pins my mother gave me!. I studied them a thousand times, until one day, after so long, I got it right. I was so happy!!!.

Begin with a magic circle. 

Sl st ch 1. Work 3 dc. Ch 2 sl st into the loop (pic 1). 

Ch 1 work 3 dc. Ch 2 sl st into the loop(pic 2). 

Repeat until you complete 5 petals. Sl st into the loop. (pic 3).

Now this is the fun part...
*Insert the hook into the back right where the 1st and 2nd petals meet (pic 4).
Yarn over  pull it through all 3 loops. Yarn over pull it through.*
Chain 2.Insert the hook into the back where 2nd and 3rd petals meet. Yarn over  pull it through all 3. Yarn over pull it through.
Repeat to form 5 loops in the ring. Sl st into Ch1 at the beg of the round(pic 5).
In each loop, ch 1 work 4 dc . Ch 2 sl st into the loop  (pic  6 ) .
Ch 3 after finishing the 2nd layer (pic 7).
Repeat *(pic 8).Repeat to form 5 loops in the ring .

Now in each loop, ch 1 work 5 dc . Ch 2 sl st into the loop.
Repeat to complete the 3rd layer of the flower (pic 9).
Ch 4 repeat *(pic 10).Repeat to form 5 loops in the ring (pic 11).
In each loop, ch 1 work 8 dc. Ch 2 sl st into the loop. Repeat to complete the 4th layer of petals(pic 12).

Ch 5 repeat *.Repeat to form 5 loops in the ring (pic 13).

In each loop, ch 1 work 11 dc. Ch 2 sl st into the loop. Repeat to complete the 5th layer of petals(pic 14).

I usually do Ch 2 before I fasten off(pic 15). 

Voila!!! Big 5 layer crochet flower complete!!!.

Now let's finish our project, I'm using some pearls, some circles( made out of felt )according to the size and color of each flower,  a glue gun and some glue sticks.

Alright, after you've pasted all the circles on the back of each flower, you can add the beads to the centers.

I had some shell buttons laying around and I decided to show you how this could also be a nice looking option.  This is how it would look after you're done. Check out both options.

Finally!!, I hope my friend like these.

Front post and Back post half double crochet for hats

This is an example of how you would begin a crochet hat made with front post and back post half double crochet.
For this example I'm using a size G 6/ 4.00mm hook and 100% mercerized cotton yarn(pic 1).

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
hdc= half double crochet
beg= beginning

Ch 20 Join with a sl st to form ring(pic2).
Round 1 Ch 1 , work 20 hdc in ring (pic 3), sl st to join to the ch 1 worked at the beg of the round(pic 4).

Round 2 Yarn over, insert hook from back to front around next hdc. Yarn over, pull it through all 3 loops (pic 5). Yarn over, insert hook from front to back around next hdc. Yarn over, pull it through all 3 loops (pic 6). Repeat until round 2 is complete. Now this is how it would look after you're done (pic 7).

Want to know how it would look when repeating only back post hdc? Check out pic 8 and 9. For front post hdc, picture 10 and 11.

K&T art

K&T art was created by me  in November 2012,Why? Well I've been a crocheter and crafter for quite some time now and I realized I had so much to share with people like me out there searching for simple,cute and fun ideas for patterns and crafts, to make our little ones smile. I'm a simple woman, with a simple mind yet I could spent hours creating, doing, undoing, writing, rewriting patterns, projects and music, of course, which is my number one passion. When I do something I won't stop until the final product gets closer to what I think  perfect would be, sometimes when things don't come out right I get really tired, I get mad, frustrated and what I usually do is to take a break, let go and continue later, otherwise I'll eventually end up  undoing entire projects. I'm a little bit of a perfectionist and I'm still debating whether that's useful or not.
Lulu
Lulu is K&T art's mascot.
My daughter asked me to make her a bear hat, I told her: " You're not just getting a bear hat, you're getting a panda bear hat." She was so happy about it! Anyway the panda bear hat became popular around the family and with our friends; so I decided to make her join our team and named her Lulu, my 4 year old agreed with me.

Sharing
I will share everything I can the same way I like to learn which is via uploaded videos, writing small patterns,  synthesizing patterns, uploading pictures, etc.
The patterns are not intended for beginners but I'm always willing to answer any questions I can. I recently had to learn how to write patterns because some of my friends and followers requested I do it. I learned how to crochet by watching videos on you tube so I never had to read anything, besides every time I read one I just got really confused, I prefer watching videos and simplifying more complex patterns.