Braided Gladiator Sandals!

Summer is just around the corner and every baby needs cute sandals! Aren't these ones cute?! :-) I love gladiator sandals and wear them as often as possible, so I thought it would be nice to design them for babies too!
For instant download visit my Craftsy shop: Braided Gladiator Sandals
Or buy it at my Etsy shop: Braided Gladiator Sandals

The best everyday sandals ever!

from topshop.com

Who knows me knows that I love shoes! I never have enough! For a while I was looking for something extra comfy for summer trips and long walks and I purchased these sandals. From the first second I put them on my feet I understood - this was my best purchase this year! They are too comfy! You almost don't feel them and they look cute and go with everything! And for this price!!! We will see how long they last, but for the moment I couldn't be happier! :-)

How to make baby booties “stay on”?

Sometimes I receive questions about how to make the booties stay-on. Finally I decided to put together all advices I have so you can use them. If you discovered your own "tricks" you are welcome to share them! :-)

1. The most important thing is to make the booties in the right size. If they are too small or too big most probably it will be very easy for a baby to take them off. If the pattern offers only one size you can adjust the size using different kind of yarn – thicker or thinner, and bigger or smaller crochet hook.

2. It also depends on which kind of yarn do you use. From my experience best “stay on” results are giving natural yarns – cotton, wool. The worst – 100% acrylic. You should avoid using 100% acrylic yarn for baby sandals and low booties.

3. Make the strap shorter. If you see that the bootie is getting of baby’s foot too easily make the strap shorter.

4. Sew on a piece of elastic on the back of the heel. You should do it in the following way – first attach both ends to the bootie, then stretch the elastic and make a seam.

5. Work an extra row along the back of heel and work 2 sc together as many times as you can, like this the back of the heel will be tighter and the bootie will stay on better.

6. First put the socks and only then booties

I hope these advices will be helpful.

By the way here is my newest pattern for baby sandals - Foulard Baby Sandals

I hope my little girl will wear them a lot this summer! :-)

And one more thing! My blog is featured on Circle of Moms! If you have a minute click here
http://www.circleofmoms.com/blogger/mon-petit-violon and vote for me! :-) Thank you so much! :-)

Shop update...

So, here are two newest patterns listed in my shop!

Cross Strap Baby Sandals and...

Sorrento Ladies Home Slippers!
Sorrento slippers came out very comfy... it is also easy and quickly to make them. As they are very breathable I think they are just perfect for spring and summer! I just love mines! :-)

Tomorrow no crocheting - we are going to have small trip to Venice. I will post some photos on my blog when we are back!

Have a great week!

Two new designs!

As I promised some time ago many new patterns are on the way to my Etsy shop.

And here are two new designs - Double Sole Baby Sandals (sizes available - 0/6, 6/12, 12/18 months) and....

Milky Baby Booties (for 0/6 and 6/12 months).
Happy crocheting! :-)

Designer Sample Sale

I just opened new section in my Etsy shop - Designer Sample Sale, where I am going to sell my creations for very reasonable price. I always try to give my booties away as gifts, but sometimes it happens that some my creations stay in my wardrobe and sadly wait for their little owners.
Here are items I just listed, but many others will come with time!

Striped Baby Sandals!

My newest design - Striped Baby Sandals!
Last week I was looking for sandals for my little boy. We already have quite warm days and I am sure that very soon I will have to change my boy's footwear. I am obsessed with shoes, I know... I can't stop buying them for myself (even if I don't really need them) and for my boy (for this I have good reason - his growing)! Maybe also that's why I enjoy so much to create designs for crochet baby shoes.
I got inspiration to make design for these sandals from what I saw in the shops! They will be perfect for both - girl or boy!

My newest design - Flower Baby Sandals!

Spring is here and very soon also Summer will arrive. These baby sandals will be perfect for warm days and will look so cute on tiny baby feet.

I enjoyed very much to make them, it is easy and funny. Now pattern is listed for sale in my shop! Enjoy! :-)