When you have a channel and reach certain milestones as a YouTuber, you are rewarded in a variety of ways that recognizes that accomplishment. Today, YouTube sent us our first milestone award The Silver Play Button recognizing 100,000 subscribers to our channel!
Although we reached that goal in October 2016, and our channel now has 147,300 subscribers, it still holds immense thrill to receive this award and to know our hard work continues to be appreciated by so many! YARNutopia.com is what it is first and foremost because of EACH of YOU that show up to watch my videos, subscribe and follow me on social media! We hope to continue to provide great content and crochet videos so that we reach each milestone together! Your support means more that you will ever know!
So, thank you for helping us reach this goal. Thank you for sharing my videos and believing in us. It feels like a myriad of emotions all balled up like a ball of yarn! Humbling, thrilling, exhilarating are all the feels going on right now!!
Before closing this blog, special attention has to go to my wonderful parents. There are no words to express how much each of them do behind the scenes. My dad is the best cameraman ever and without those mad skills, we would not be who we are. My mom’s creativity is out of this world! There are no words. I am so grateful for the ongoing support of amazing parents, my brothers, my sister-in-law (and future Matron of Honor), my nephew (who makes the best model ever), my Nate who walked in to the life of a YouTuber no questions asked and embraced what it all entails, and to each one of you that invite me into your home each day, thank you, thank you! This award belongs to all of us! We are looking forward to our next milestone!
A special thanks to YouTube for recognizing our accomplishments with this very cool shadowbox plaque.
For any mother who needs a day of rest and relaxation this coming Mother’s Day, this is the “purrrrfect” gift!! My Feline Rested Sleep Mask is a very simple, yet novelty item to make in time to give to mom on her special day! Pamper her or anyone who just “kneads” sleep right “meow”!!! This is such a “PAW-some” project!!
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this mask:
My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.
“Designed by Nadia Fuad You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.
You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make this mask!
NOTES:
-This project uses less than 100 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
SC3TOG: Single Crochet 3 Stitches Together
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Mask
Ch 5 Row 1: 2SC in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next 2 chs, 2 SC in last ch, ch 1, turn. (6) Row 2: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6) Row 3: 2SC in 1st st, SC in next 4 sts, 2SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 4: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 5: 2SC in 1st st, SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (10) Rows 6-10: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (10) Row 11: SC in 8 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (9) Row 12: SC2TOG, SC in 7 sts, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 13: SC in 6 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (7) Row 14: SC2TOG, SC in 5 sts, ch 1, turn. (6) Row 15: SC in 5 sts, 2SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (7) Row 16: 2SC in 1st st, SC in 6 sts, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 17: SC in 7 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (9) Row 18: 2SC in 1st st, SC in 8 sts, ch 1, turn. (10) Rows 19-23: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (10) Row 24: SC2TOG, SC in 6 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 25: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 26: SC2TOG, SC in 4 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (6) Row 27: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (6) Row 28: SC2TOG, SC in 2 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (4)
Continue to SC around entire piece.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Ears: With Black Make 2
Ch 6 Row 1: SC in 2nd ch and across. ch 1, turn. (5) Row 2: SC2TOG, SC in next, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (3) Row 3: SC across, ch 1, turn. (3) Row 4: SC3TOG.
Continue to SC around entire piece.
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Nose Ch 6 Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, 2 SC in next 2 Chs, SC in last 2 chs, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 2: SC in 1st 3 sts, 2 SC in next 2 sts, SC in last 3 sts continue to SC around piece. (See video tutorial for visual instructions on where to stop)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Eyes:
Make 2
Ch 11, Fasten off, Sew to Mask
Assembly Step:
Embroider Whiskers, Mouth, and Nose on Mask, see video tutorial for visual instructions.
Attach Elastic and Felt on back of Mask. Add felt inside ears.
Enjoy!!
This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia
The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
Recently, a catalog arrived in my mailbox with a unique selection of gift items for all ages. In typical fashion, I often find myself thinking about how to make similar items using crochet.
I fell in love with these darling booties that were similarly made out of fabric and set out to create a crochet pair designed only using yarn!
We all derive inspiration from various sources, but it isn’t always possible to recreate each design substituting yarn as fiber of choice but thankfully, this adorable pair of booties turned out to be quite the exception!
I hope you enjoy making your very own for a special infant. I give tips for increasing the sizing for any age in the video tutorial.
Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make these booties:
My dad will continue to be the videographer, editor, and photographer for our videos when I move away.
Support YARNutopia today so we can continue to bring you clear, quality crochet tutorials even after I move into my new home!
There will be an added expense of more travel and hopefully this won’t deter our ability to provide consistent videos on a weekly basis.
“Designed by Nadia Fuad You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.
You can buy any of the items in this kit. Buy all or buy one item. Check it out to see the supplies you can get online to make these booties!
NOTES:
-This project uses less than 200 yards of yarn.
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL video tutorial for visual instructions for each row and tips on how to make this smaller and bigger.
-Weave in all the ends as you go so you don’t have to weave them all in at the very end.
-If the instructions above are confusing, please message me on Facebook, and I will answer any questions you may have. Please be specific in your questions. Thank you!!
-The measurements for these booties are 5 inches (13 cm) long and will fit a 3-6 month old baby. (find other sole measurements here)
Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
BLO: Back Loops Only
prev.: Previous
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
SC2TOG: Single crochet decrease
DC: Double Crochet
DC2TOG: Double Crochet Decrease
Pattern:
If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.
Sole: Make 2
Chain 10 Rnd 1: 2 SC into 2nd ch from hook. SC in next 5 chs, HDC in next 2 sts, 8 DC in last ch, Working on other side of foundation, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next 5 sts, 2 SC in last stitch where beginning 2 SC are. Don’t join. (26 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in 1st st, 2 SC in next. SC 7, HDC in next, 2 HDC in each of the next 6 stitches, HDC in next, SC 7, 2 SC in last 2 sts. Do not join (36 sts)
Rnd 3: SC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next, SC in next 10 sts, 2 SC in next 2 stitches, SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in next 2 sts. SC in next 10 sts, 2SC in next st. SC in last 2 sts. Sl st in next st. Turn. (42 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, Sl St in each st around. Fasten off. (42 sts)
Top of shoe: Make 2
Ch 2 Row 1: 2 SC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (2) Row 2-3: SC across, ch 1, turn. (2) Row 4: 2 SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (4) Rows 5-6: SC across, ch 1, turn. (4) Row 7: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 2 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (6)
Row 8: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 4 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 9: SC across, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 10: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in next 6 sts, 2 SC in last st, ch 1, turn. (10) Rows 11-34: SC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (10) Row 35: SC2TOG, SC in next 6 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 36: SC across, ch 1, turn. (8) Row 37: SC2TOG, SC in 4 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (6) Row 38: SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts, SC2TOG, ch 1, turn. (4) Rows 39-40: SC across, ch 1, turn. (4) Row 41: [SC2TOG] 2 times, ch 1, turn. (2) Rows 42-43: SC across, ch 1, turn. (2)
Fasten off with super long tail for sewing.
Assembly Step:
Sew Top of Bootie to Sole. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Eyes:
With White: Make 4
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 8HDC in 2nd ch from hook
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
With Black: Make 4
Ch 2 Rnd 1: 6SC in 2nd ch from hook
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly Step:
Sew black part to white part and sew to booties
Add white embellishments along sides of booties
Mouth: Make 2
Ch 21 Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next 2 chs, HDC in next 2 chs, DC in next 10 chs, HDC in next 2 chs, SC in next 2 chs, Sl st in last ch. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Assembly Step:
Sew Mouth to Booties using the blue yarn. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Tail fin: Make 2
Ch 26 Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in next 9 chs, SC
in next, HDC in next, DC in next, TR in next, DC in next, HDC in next, SC in next, Sl st in last. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Assembly Step:
Sew Tail to booties. (See video tutorial for visual instructions)
Enjoy!!
This post contains affiliate links, which I may be compensated for when you make a purchase. That means if you click on any link and buy from the linked websites, I will receive a small percentage of the value of your order. The amount you pay is not changed. Thank you for all your support in clicking the links in my blog!! You all are so amazing!! ~Nadia
The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns
