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Aunt Lydia Mary Jane Slippers

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Welcome to the Mary Jane crochet slipper pattern! This pattern will guide you through the process of creating a pair of cozy, comfortable slippers that are perfect for little feet.

The Mary Jane style features a classic strap across the top of the foot, which adds a cute and stylish touch to the slippers. These slippers are crocheted using medium-weight yarn.

This pattern is for Aunt Lydia Mary Jane slippers, Not sure if this is a Handmade tale connection or just a pattern by someone called Lydia. Either way they are very cute and a great formal slipper or baby bootie for any little girl. These would be adorable for a christening outfit, change the black to an off-white or silver yarn to match a Christening gown.  You can view this free pattern here. 

 

 

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  1. Aunt Lydia was an old brand of threads and yarns – not sure if it is still available, but this may be the origin of the name. Thank you for the pattern link.

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Book Review: Granny Square Along by Lori Holt

If you love colourful granny squares, vintage-inspired crochet and anything designed by Lori Holt, the new Granny Square Along Crochet Book deserves a spot on your wish list.

This is Lori Holt’s first crochet book, inspired by the granny squares her grandmother taught her to make. Inside are 13 creative granny square crochet projects, all presented in Lori’s wonderfully cheerful, scrappy style. Expect plenty of colourful cushions, bags, blankets and useful accessories that make the most of those little squares we can never resist making.

The spiral-bound format is a practical touch because the book should sit flat beside you while you crochet. Partial crochet diagrams are also included alongside the written instructions.

This book is best for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters. You should already understand basic crochet stitches, including chains, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet and slip stitches.

Most projects use Lori Holt’s #2-weight Chunky Thread with a 3.5 mm crochet hook, although some designs worked with two strands require a 4.5 mm hook.

What I love most is the book’s nostalgic, collected-over-time look. It is colourful without being garish and scrappy without looking as though every leftover yarn ball was thrown at it in a moment of desperation. The finished projects have that cozy handmade charm Lori Holt does so well.

The book is expected to ship in September 2026. The current reservation requires a $1.50 non-refundable fee, with the remaining preorder price charged when the book ships.

You can reserve the Granny Square Along Crochet Book by Lori Holt here.

If this book inspires you to keep experimenting, take a look at our 15 unusual granny square crochet patterns and these 20 other ways to use granny squares.