Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Second attempt failed

After I posted the picture of my first crocheting attempt, I also send Tara from Mamachee a bit more info so she could probably figure out where I went wrong. She told me that I didn't do the soles right as I didn't have enough stitches to follow the pattern.
So, I unraveled the whole thing and started again... This is the result:As for me, the first attempt looked like I crocheted too loose, I used hook number 7 for that as the pattern states but somehow it seemed too floppy to me. So this time I used hook number 5 and it's much tighter but also much smaller - LOL - this is for a four year old I think! I did follow the pattern for size 9/10 though so either my yarn is too thin and I will definately need to change the hook back to number 7.
I did mess up again somewhere on the last row but I'm really happy that now it actually looks like a slipper! :)
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17 comments:

  1. AgapeLizFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    I can't even do that. It's a great attempt. I'm sure you can do it the 3rd time. Practise makes perfect! : )

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  2. kraplapFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    looks very cute :))

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  3. NathalieFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    It definitely looks like a slipper this time!

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  4. limonadaFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    The first rule of the knitting/crocheting club is:
    never forget your gauge.

    The second rule of the knitting/crocheting club is:
    Never, but NEVER, forget your gauge.

    If you use smaller needles, you'll have to arrange your number of stitches to compensate..

    But Mitsy, it looks better!! You're getting there :)

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  5. GreetFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Keep trying Art, one day you will have those gorgeous slippers on your feet!!!

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  6. OotyFebruary 4, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    =D looks like you're on the right way

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  7. Lila Ruby KingFebruary 4, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    You're almost there! don't give up!
    these ones look so sweet, and I like the colour!

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  8. the rikrak studioFebruary 4, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    i think it's GORGEOUS, sweetie!! you can do it!!

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  9. StephanieFebruary 4, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Mitsy that is a beautiful child's slipper!

    If you like a tighter stitch, consider a bulkier yarn as well. If you use a lighter weight yarn and larger needle/hook then it will inevitably looser.

    I'm excited to see attempt #3 as those little slippers are too cute!! :) Good Luck!

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  10. Mitsy / ArtMindFebruary 4, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Stephanie, it was the thickest cotton yarn I could find! :( I even used two strands together!
    We do have very thick yarn in acrylics but I wanted cotton...

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  11. ginaFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    It looks like a CUTE slipper!

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  12. ChichiboulieFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    well it's much better than anything I would produce! I've never tried crochet, but knitting eludes me! good work.

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  13. ingermaaikeFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Now all you need is a kid to give this wonderful slipper to and make a second one just like it..

    But there certainly is huge improvement! Continue!

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  14. antigoniFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    well done Art!!! tests on new crafts is always a good experience!!! we;ll wait to see the next... :)

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  15. TMCPhotoFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    great job no matter what the size. By the time you get it down pat you'll be a crochet master. I learn best by doing, redoing and trying again too. Keep it up :)

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  16. glasfadenFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    Yayy!! Well done, Mits! Now you have to make someone, who can wear it ;)
    Since I only learned crocheting by listening my mom's instruction to my sis, I don't think, I could read any crochet instruction. Knitting is 'easier' ;) If you wanna try, I have an instruction for sweet slippers too :)

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  17. UnknownFebruary 5, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    much better 2nd time around :)

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