Pink Snail Boutique

Peekaboo Picot Boot Cuffs YARN 150-175 yards of Super Fine (1) yarn MATERIALS Hook 4.00mm- G Yarn Needle Scissors DIFFICULTY Easy SIZE(S) Adult-  14-16” Diameter (increase by 4 sts) Finished size- 4 ½ X 6” unstretched GAUGE 19 Hdc x 15 Rows = 4” square STITCH GUIDE ch(s) - chain(s), sc - single crochet, hdc - half double crochet, dc - double crochet, st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, sp(s) - space (s), sk - skip SPECIAL STITCHES Foundation DC - Chain 3. Yarn over, insert hook in 3rd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 1 loop (1 chain made), [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 2 times- foundation double crochet made. * Yarn over, insert hook under 2 loops of chain at bottom of stitch just made, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 1 loop (1 chain made), [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 2 times. Continue around from *. Picot-

Peekaboo Flip Flops                       STITCH GUIDE ch(s) - chain(s), sc - single crochet, dc - double crochet, st(s) - stitch(es), sl st - slip stitch, sp(s) - space (s), sk - skip, YO- yarn over SPECIAL STITCHES Picot- Sc, ch 3, sl st in sc all worked in same st. NOTES Use the G hook to work sc around straps on flip flop. Use H hook for the main portion of the pattern. You will be working from front V of the flip flop towards the back of the shoe. Need to make a smaller or larger size flip flop? Just increase or decrease the number of picot rows in the pattern. PATTERN  (make 2) G Hook (see pictures below for placement) Start with loop on hook. Outside edge of flip flop facing you starting at strap end near heal area. Begin with sc around strap by moving hook under strap, YO, bring hook back towards the top, yarn over and pull through loops completing sc.  Continue scing along strap towards toe area. dc around toe and continue working down other side.

Pink Snail Boutique Update.... I have decided to put my education and family before my business. This has been a long and hard realization. After struggling for the past year I have decided I needed to cut back. I am currently working towards my Bachelors degree then on to teaching credentials. With the class load along with parenting my time has become sparse for my business. I will continue to have ready to sell Chunky Bead Necklace on Etsy.  Thank you for following my blog.  Lisa

50% OFF ALL INVENTORY thru 7/31/2016 using COUPON CODE: SUMMERSALE2016   in my Etsy Shop I am in the process of changing over my Inventory to include Vinyl Items for the home and family as well as other items.....

Happy Back to School!! Ugh, that statement sends chills down my spine when I think of homework time with the kids. The time usually includes tears and fist pounding. Not all of it by my 3rd grader either. There is this little element added to schoolwork that I know you have all heard about. Common Core. This isn't a post for it or against it. It is a post to help you as a parent deal with it. This months blog find is actually a website that is very helpful in all things Math. Khan Academy is a great site to go to for yourself or for your kids. Khan Academy Common Core Map https://www.khanacademy.org/commoncore/map Khan Academy- https://www.khanacademy.org/

My Pinterest WIN!!! I love Pinterest. Not as much as my husband, who pins daily, but I am on there a lot. About 4 months ago I came across the “Sunshine in a Box” gift idea. I knew I wanted to make one for my best friend. She moved back home with her mom so she could go to school full time and while I am super excited for her, I miss her dearly as it meant she moved out of state. She is nearing the end of her journey at the college level and this summer she moves on to a state university (and even further away). This semester has been challenging and I wanted to lift her up with some California Sun and love from me. So I was on the prowl for lots of “yellow” goodies to fill her box. I found lots of fun stuff in the Odds ‘n ends bins at Michael’s and Target. 1. Mini Golden Oreos 2. EOS lip balm 3. Yellow note cards 4. Initial Note Cards 5. Hand Lotion 6. Makeup Mirror 7. Peeps (Easter is coming up) 8. M & M’s 9. Hawaiian deodorant (her dream vacation location) 10. Juicy Fru

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