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  1. HodgePodge Crochet @hodgepodgecrochetcom.wordpress.com@hodgepodgecrochetcom.wordpress.com ·

    4 Cozy Crochet Slipper Patterns in One Bundle

    There is something timeless about a handmade pair of crochet slippers. They are soft, comforting, practical, and filled with the kind of warmth only handmade items can bring. Whether you are curling up with coffee on a quiet morning, walking across cold floors during winter, or making a heartfelt gift for someone you love, crochet slippers have a way of turning ordinary moments into cozy memories.

    That is exactly what inspired the creation of the Cozy Feet Collection from HodgePodge Crochet.

    This special crochet ebook bundle brings together four cozy slipper and bootie patterns designed for comfort, simplicity, and everyday wear. From tiny baby booties to soft adult house slippers, this collection was created to help crocheters make beautiful handmade footwear for the entire family.

    What Is Included in the Cozy Feet Collection?

    Inside this ebook, you will find four complete crochet patterns:

    🧶 Basic Baby Booties
    🧶 Simple Toddler Slippers
    🧶 Simple Child Slippers
    🧶 Ladies Ballet Slippers

    Each pattern is written in clear U.S. crochet terms and includes detailed instructions to guide you through the process step by step.

    Many of the patterns also include video tutorial support, making this collection beginner friendly while still enjoyable for experienced crocheters looking for a relaxing and satisfying project.

    Designed for Comfort and Simplicity

    One of the best things about crochet slippers is how practical they are. These patterns were carefully designed to create slippers that are:

    ✔ Soft and comfortable
    ✔ Quick to crochet
    ✔ Great for gifting
    ✔ Perfect for cold floors
    ✔ Beginner friendly
    ✔ Stylish enough for everyday wear

    The textured stitches and cozy shaping help create slippers that feel snug while still looking elegant and handmade.

    Why Crochet Slippers Are the Perfect Handmade Gift

    Few handmade gifts are as universally loved as cozy slippers.

    They are thoughtful, useful, and personal. A handmade pair of crochet slippers feels comforting in a way store bought items never quite do. They are perfect for:

    🎁 Birthdays
    🎁 Baby showers
    🎁 Mother’s Day
    🎁 Christmas gifts
    🎁 Care packages
    🎁 Self care baskets

    And because many slipper patterns work up quickly, they are wonderful last minute crochet projects too.

    A Collection Created with Heart

    At HodgePodge Crochet, every pattern is designed with real crocheters in mind. The goal is always to create patterns that are enjoyable to make, easy to follow, and beautiful to wear.

    This collection reflects that vision perfectly.

    The Cozy Feet Collection was designed to celebrate the comfort of handmade living — the quiet joy of yarn, creativity, and cozy moments at home.

    Beginner Friendly with Video Support

    If you are newer to crochet, do not worry.

    Many of the patterns in this collection include helpful video tutorials to guide you through the process visually. Combined with written instructions and photo support, this bundle is designed to help crocheters feel confident every step of the way.

    Available Now

    The Cozy Feet Collection ebook is now available from HodgePodge Crochet.

    If you love cozy crochet projects, relaxing makes, and practical handmade gifts, this collection was made for you.

    Grab your favorite yarn, settle into your favorite chair, and crochet something warm and beautiful for yourself or someone you love. ❤️

    https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-cozy-feet-colllection

    Designed by HodgePodge Crochet

    📺 Crochet Tutorials
    🧶 Cozy Handmade Designs
    💜 Patterns for Real Life Crochet

    #babyBooties #balletSlippers #childSlippers #cozyCrochet #cozyHome #crafts #Crochet #crochetBlog #crochetBooties #crochetDesigner #crochetEbook #crochetFootwear #crochetForBeginners #crochetGifts #crochetIdeas #crochetInspiration #crochetPatternBundle #crochetProjects #crochetSlipperPatterns #crochetSlippers #crochetPattern #DIYCrochet #easyCrochetPatterns #familyCrochet #fiberArts #handmade #handmadeGifts #handmadeSlippers #HodgePodgeCrochet #pattern #toddlerSlippers #writing #yarn #yarnCrafts
  2. Presence

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To arrive with something
    Made by hand
    A page where colors once
    Listened to your breath …
    A small painting carrying a piece of your day
    Not bought, but felt, and gently given …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To gift a folded note, written slowly
    With words that sat beside
    Your heart for a while
    Ink becoming warmth in
    Someone else’s hands
    A letter that lingers longer
    Than any object …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To bring a pressed flower
    From a walk you loved
    Held between pages like a
    Secret of the earth
    A moment of stillness
    Wrapped in paper
    A memory, passed from you to them …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To offer a jar filled with tiny intentions
    Little lines of hope, of courage, of light
    So on heavy days, they can open one
    And find you there, in a sentence …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    If our gifts carried pieces of our presence
    Instead f things that fade
    Without a story
    A drawing, a word, a fragment of soul
    Simple, and somehow, enough …

    #roksanatales

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    .

    .

    Wouldn’t it be nice?
    Tell me!

    #AGoodSoul #AJourneyWithYou #ALifeSoBeautiful #ALifeToRemember #APassionateTale #AWorthADream #Always #artAndHealing #blogger #bloggers #blogging #Creativity #everydayblog #everythinghappens #feel #feeling #Gratitude #handmadeGifts #I #ikigai #ikigaisoul #Inspirational #intentionalLiving #LetItBe #Life #LifeSJourney #lovephotography #lovequotes #meaningfulMoments #mindfulGifting #Moment #musings #myblog #passionate #personalTouch #photographyblog #photooftheday #quote #roksanatales #selfExpression #simpleLiving #slowLiving #soulful #ThisMoment #thoughtfulGestures #Thoughts #verses #Wander #wordpress #wordpressphotos #words
  3. Presence

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To arrive with something
    Made by hand
    A page where colors once
    Listened to your breath …
    A small painting carrying a piece of your day
    Not bought, but felt, and gently given …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To gift a folded note, written slowly
    With words that sat beside
    Your heart for a while
    Ink becoming warmth in
    Someone else’s hands
    A letter that lingers longer
    Than any object …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To bring a pressed flower
    From a walk you loved
    Held between pages like a
    Secret of the earth
    A moment of stillness
    Wrapped in paper
    A memory, passed from you to them …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To offer a jar filled with tiny intentions
    Little lines of hope, of courage, of light
    So on heavy days, they can open one
    And find you there, in a sentence …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    If our gifts carried pieces of our presence
    Instead f things that fade
    Without a story
    A drawing, a word, a fragment of soul
    Simple, and somehow, enough …

    #roksanatales

    .

    .

    .

    Wouldn’t it be nice?
    Tell me!

    #AGoodSoul #AJourneyWithYou #ALifeSoBeautiful #ALifeToRemember #APassionateTale #AWorthADream #Always #artAndHealing #blogger #bloggers #blogging #Creativity #everydayblog #everythinghappens #feel #feeling #Gratitude #handmadeGifts #I #ikigai #ikigaisoul #Inspirational #intentionalLiving #LetItBe #Life #LifeSJourney #lovephotography #lovequotes #meaningfulMoments #mindfulGifting #Moment #musings #myblog #passionate #personalTouch #photographyblog #photooftheday #quote #roksanatales #selfExpression #simpleLiving #slowLiving #soulful #ThisMoment #thoughtfulGestures #Thoughts #verses #Wander #wordpress #wordpressphotos #words
  4. Presence

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To arrive with something
    Made by hand
    A page where colors once
    Listened to your breath …
    A small painting carrying a piece of your day
    Not bought, but felt, and gently given …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To gift a folded note, written slowly
    With words that sat beside
    Your heart for a while
    Ink becoming warmth in
    Someone else’s hands
    A letter that lingers longer
    Than any object …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To bring a pressed flower
    From a walk you loved
    Held between pages like a
    Secret of the earth
    A moment of stillness
    Wrapped in paper
    A memory, passed from you to them …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To offer a jar filled with tiny intentions
    Little lines of hope, of courage, of light
    So on heavy days, they can open one
    And find you there, in a sentence …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    If our gifts carried pieces of our presence
    Instead f things that fade
    Without a story
    A drawing, a word, a fragment of soul
    Simple, and somehow, enough …

    #roksanatales

    .

    .

    .

    Wouldn’t it be nice?
    Tell me!

    #AGoodSoul #AJourneyWithYou #ALifeSoBeautiful #ALifeToRemember #APassionateTale #AWorthADream #Always #artAndHealing #blogger #bloggers #blogging #Creativity #everydayblog #everythinghappens #feel #feeling #Gratitude #handmadeGifts #I #ikigai #ikigaisoul #Inspirational #intentionalLiving #LetItBe #Life #LifeSJourney #lovephotography #lovequotes #meaningfulMoments #mindfulGifting #Moment #musings #myblog #passionate #personalTouch #photographyblog #photooftheday #quote #roksanatales #selfExpression #simpleLiving #slowLiving #soulful #ThisMoment #thoughtfulGestures #Thoughts #verses #Wander #wordpress #wordpressphotos #words
  5. Presence

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To arrive with something
    Made by hand
    A page where colors once
    Listened to your breath …
    A small painting carrying a piece of your day
    Not bought, but felt, and gently given …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To gift a folded note, written slowly
    With words that sat beside
    Your heart for a while
    Ink becoming warmth in
    Someone else’s hands
    A letter that lingers longer
    Than any object …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To bring a pressed flower
    From a walk you loved
    Held between pages like a
    Secret of the earth
    A moment of stillness
    Wrapped in paper
    A memory, passed from you to them …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To offer a jar filled with tiny intentions
    Little lines of hope, of courage, of light
    So on heavy days, they can open one
    And find you there, in a sentence …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    If our gifts carried pieces of our presence
    Instead f things that fade
    Without a story
    A drawing, a word, a fragment of soul
    Simple, and somehow, enough …

    #roksanatales

    .

    .

    .

    Wouldn’t it be nice?
    Tell me!

    #AGoodSoul #AJourneyWithYou #ALifeSoBeautiful #ALifeToRemember #APassionateTale #AWorthADream #Always #artAndHealing #blogger #bloggers #blogging #Creativity #everydayblog #everythinghappens #feel #feeling #Gratitude #handmadeGifts #I #ikigai #ikigaisoul #Inspirational #intentionalLiving #LetItBe #Life #LifeSJourney #lovephotography #lovequotes #meaningfulMoments #mindfulGifting #Moment #musings #myblog #passionate #personalTouch #photographyblog #photooftheday #quote #roksanatales #selfExpression #simpleLiving #slowLiving #soulful #ThisMoment #thoughtfulGestures #Thoughts #verses #Wander #wordpress #wordpressphotos #words
  6. Presence

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To arrive with something
    Made by hand
    A page where colors once
    Listened to your breath …
    A small painting carrying a piece of your day
    Not bought, but felt, and gently given …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To gift a folded note, written slowly
    With words that sat beside
    Your heart for a while
    Ink becoming warmth in
    Someone else’s hands
    A letter that lingers longer
    Than any object …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To bring a pressed flower
    From a walk you loved
    Held between pages like a
    Secret of the earth
    A moment of stillness
    Wrapped in paper
    A memory, passed from you to them …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    To offer a jar filled with tiny intentions
    Little lines of hope, of courage, of light
    So on heavy days, they can open one
    And find you there, in a sentence …

    Wouldn’t it be nice…
    If our gifts carried pieces of our presence
    Instead f things that fade
    Without a story
    A drawing, a word, a fragment of soul
    Simple, and somehow, enough …

    #roksanatales

    .

    .

    .

    Wouldn’t it be nice?
    Tell me!

    #AGoodSoul #AJourneyWithYou #ALifeSoBeautiful #ALifeToRemember #APassionateTale #AWorthADream #Always #artAndHealing #blogger #bloggers #blogging #Creativity #everydayblog #everythinghappens #feel #feeling #Gratitude #handmadeGifts #I #ikigai #ikigaisoul #Inspirational #intentionalLiving #LetItBe #Life #LifeSJourney #lovephotography #lovequotes #meaningfulMoments #mindfulGifting #Moment #musings #myblog #passionate #personalTouch #photographyblog #photooftheday #quote #roksanatales #selfExpression #simpleLiving #slowLiving #soulful #ThisMoment #thoughtfulGestures #Thoughts #verses #Wander #wordpress #wordpressphotos #words
  7. #Gratitude 🧶🐾

    😻 Josie from my SPARTA Strength class at the Malden Senior Center gifted my rescue kitties these incredible crocheted blankets. She truly is a rockstar!

    💖The kitties say thank you!😸

    #cats #crotchet #handmadegifts #kitty #rescuecat #maldenma #boston #smile #catsofmastodon #photography #fitness

  8. When you buy from a local artist, you are not only getting a unique gift but also supporting your community, since artists spend their money where they live. To boot, it is really fun to browse holiday markets and find that oh-so-cute gift for someone special. Thanks for supporting living artists this season.

    #art #artist #handmadegifts #handmade #originalart #artmarkets #smallbusinesssaturday #SouthJersey #NJ #woodburyodburyNJ

  9. When you buy from a local artist, you are not only getting a unique gift but also supporting your community, since artists spend their money where they live. To boot, it is really fun to browse holiday markets and find that oh-so-cute gift for someone special. Thanks for supporting living artists this season.

    #art #artist #handmadegifts #handmade #originalart #artmarkets #smallbusinesssaturday #SouthJersey #NJ #woodburyodburyNJ

  10. When you buy from a local artist, you are not only getting a unique gift but also supporting your community, since artists spend their money where they live. To boot, it is really fun to browse holiday markets and find that oh-so-cute gift for someone special. Thanks for supporting living artists this season.

    #art #artist #handmadegifts #handmade #originalart #artmarkets #smallbusinesssaturday #SouthJersey #NJ #woodburyodburyNJ

  11. When you buy from a local artist, you are not only getting a unique gift but also supporting your community, since artists spend their money where they live. To boot, it is really fun to browse holiday markets and find that oh-so-cute gift for someone special. Thanks for supporting living artists this season.

    #art #artist #handmadegifts #handmade #originalart #artmarkets #smallbusinesssaturday #SouthJersey #NJ #woodburyodburyNJ

  12. Looking for unique handmade gifts? I’ll be at our student pottery sale with new pieces — bright, functional, and inspired by nature. Swing by, explore the tables, and support local makers this holiday season! 🎁💚

    #Pottery #ceramics #HandmadePottery #HandmadeGifts #ShopSmall #SupportLocal #GlazingTrails

  13. Finishing up some krampuses for Torrington on Saturday. None of you ( well barely any) are probably near Torrington (thank heavens) but anyway...#market #craftfair #krampus #fibreart #textiles #handmadegifts #handcrafted #slowcraft #artisinal #art

  14. Finishing up some krampuses for Torrington on Saturday. None of you ( well barely any) are probably near Torrington (thank heavens) but anyway...#market #craftfair #krampus #fibreart #textiles #handmadegifts #handcrafted #slowcraft #artisinal #art

  15. Finishing up some krampuses for Torrington on Saturday. None of you ( well barely any) are probably near Torrington (thank heavens) but anyway...#market #craftfair #krampus #fibreart #textiles #handmadegifts #handcrafted #slowcraft #artisinal #art

  16. So, years ago, we used to get pretty much all of our soapmaking supplies from the now-defunct #SnowdriftFarm in Arizona. They had a ton of recipes for home-made foot scrubs, pest-repellents, lip balm, hand-santizer, salves and butters, and, of course, soap! And thanks to the @internetarchive , those recipes have been preserved!

    The one caveat I would mention (in addition to handling lye properly), is that some essential oils can cause skin irritation (citrus, cinnamon leaf, tea tree, cedar, etc.), so be cautious about using too much of those. Do your own research, especially if making products for other people.

    Archived version:
    web.archive.org/web/2005082617

    #SolarPunkSunday #DIY #DIYSoap #Soapmaking #ColdProcessSoapmaking
    #HandmadeGifts #DIYSkinCare

  17. Another item that we make for gifts is homemade #ColdProcess soap. It's not for the faint-of-heart, as sodium hydroxide (lye) is extremely caustic and must be handled with care (goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, have an open bottle of vinegar handy in case of spills -- it neutralizes lye). Melt-and-pour soaps are a lot easier, but if you like working with chemistry, cold-process soap is for you!

    The best book we've read is #TheSoapmakersCompanion. There are websites as well (listed below), but no matter what guide you use, pay attention to the caveats!

    By Susan Miller Cavitch
    Revised edition, Nov 10, 2010
    Originally published in 1997
    288 pages
    ISBN-13 9781603427364
    E-Book $11.99
    Trade paperback $21.99

    hachettebookgroup.com/titles/s

    Simple Basic Beginner Soap Recipe with Shea Butter | Cold Process

    theeverydayfarmhouse.com/begin

    The Soap Queen has online tuturials on cold-process soapmaking, including lye safety!

    youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAA

    Some recipes from The Soap Queen:

    soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tu

    #SolarPunkSunday #DIY
    #DIYSoap #Soapmaking #ColdProcessSoapmaking
    #HandmadeGifts #DIYSkinCare

  18. Homemade Hand Cream Recipe (for hard working hands)

    "This homemade hand cream recipe is perfect for hard working hands, especially after working in the garden. It nourishes and soothes your skin and is made with non-toxic (and easy to find) ingredients."

    Homemade Hand Cream Recipe

    Ingredients:

    1/4 cup shea butter
    1/8 cup sweet almond oil
    1 tablespoon beeswax
    10 drops myrrh essential oil
    10 drops cedarwood essential oil

    Instructions:

    homemade hand lotion

    Melt the shea butter, beeswax, and sweet almond oil together in a double boiler. (I just use a Pyrex measuring cup and place it in a pot of simmering water).

    Stir the mixture as it melts.

    Once everything is melted, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes.

    Stir in the essential oils, and pour the liquid hand cream into a small glass container. Allow it to harden completely (this usually takes several hours).

    Apply this homemade hand cream recipe to your dry hands as often as needed–especially after a long day working outside or playing in the dirt.

    Notes:

    - Why shea butter? Shea butter is known to provide powerful moisturizing and nourishing benefits for the skin. You could also substitute half of the shea butter for 1/8 cup cocoa butter or coconut oil.
    - Why sweet almond oil? Sweet almond oil is a wonderful moisturizer that also contains vitamins that nourish and soothe the skin. If you don’t have sweet almond, you can substitute jojoba oil, olive oil, etc.
    - Why beeswax? The beeswax in this recipe helps the hand butter to set up and stay firm. It also coats the skin and protects it. If you want your homemade hand cream texture to be softer, try reducing the beeswax. If you would like it firmer, increase the amount of beeswax. I like to use the small beeswax pellets when I make DIY salves/balms since they are easier to melt and measure.
    - Why myrrh and cedarwood essential oils? These are two essential oils that are known for their ability to soothe and nourish skin. However, there are many other essential oils that work well in skincare too, so feel free to substitute/play around a bit. My other suggestions would be: lavender, geranium, frankincense, and sandalwood.
    - If you use the essential oils I mentioned in the recipe, the finished product has a earthy, woodsy smell which I love. If you are wanting a bit more of a feminine scent, trying adding in 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil.
    - Feel free to double the recipe if you like– as written, it makes a fairly small amount, but a little bit goes a long way.- If your house is very hot in the summer, this hand butter might get a little runny. If that’s a problem, you can store it in the fridge.
    - I like to apply my hand butter at night, right before bed. This allows the butter to soak in (without me accidentally washing it off)."

    Source:
    theprairiehomestead.com/2014/0

    #SolarPunkSunday #DIY #DIYHandCream #HandButter #HandmadeGifts

  19. Finishing Jedi The Giraffe, my favourite way to use up leftover sock yarn (I think this is my fifth giraffe, just so cute) 🧶
    #crochet #giraffe #yarn #scrapyarn #gift #giftideas #handmade #handmadegifts

  20. Just listed in my Etsy Shop bigdogpots.etsy.com/listing/18

    These don't stay in stock long. Hours of detailed glazing involved in getting these gnomes to POP! Comes with a plug-in light kit.

    They make me happy just to look at them. I hope they bring you joy 😊.

    P.S. kiln opening later today!

    #bigdogpots #fauquiercounty #gnomegifts #gnomehome #gnomevotive #gnomelife #gnomelove #gnomelover #gardengnome #gnomedecor #ladybugdecor #pottery #ceramics #handmade #handmadegifts #etsyshop #etsypottery

  21. I came up with a simple recipe for homemade hand butter (I've had wicked splits lately) with some items on hand. 1 oz raw shea butter, 1 oz beeswax, 1 oz sweet almond oil, 1 oz olive oil, a few drops of sandalwood oil, and a few drops of vitamin E oil. Sandalwood oil has healing properties, and I used Australian sandalwood essential oil that I bought years ago. Sandalwood is one of those oils that improves with age (patchouli is another). So far, so good... The next batch will be gifts for friends (but hey, I had to try it out on myself). I pretty much melted everything down in a jelly jar in a double boiler.

    #DIY #Handmadegifts #SolarPunkSunday #AnimalProducts #Beeswax #HandButter

  22. I think I finally talked my wife and my daughter into getting Mastodon accounts to share their #handmade #gifts with the Fediverse 😄

    My daughter primarily focuses on earrings and jewelry, but my wife is all over the place, but does a lot of drawn artwork and tons of #crafts / #ornaments

    Trying to keep em motivated so here's a teaser #Dolly #handmadedoll she did as a gift recently; any feedback/likes I'll pass on ♥️

    #homemade #handmadegifts

    Thanks fedizens!!

  23. As well as the bar opening today, we're down at #WindmillHillCityFarm for the #WindmillHillMarket with a limited supply of literally ice cold beers. Come and see the bar staff pretending to be popsicles and serving our new Dobbelbock on tap "Bock Off Man, I'm A Scientist".

    #BS3 #Bedminster #independentmarket #handmadegifts #babyitscoldoutside

  24. This is done, and I'm pleased. 18 inches long. Dark transparent purple with applied and raked trails of marbled light opaque blue. The inspiration was a Hellenistic glass bead necklace in the Israel Museum, in cobalt blue with wavy white trailing, but as I was working, it evolved: more like antique Venetian beads.#glass #lampwork #handmade #jewelry #hotglass #glassart #glassartist #studioglass #handmadeglass #arthistory #glasshistory #venetianglass #handmademarket #handmadeoregon #handmadegifts