I had every intention of finishing Pete's Solstice sweater in time for Solstice. But when I started unraveling the sleeves (don't ask) I needed a plan B for his gift.
Enter the felted clogs. Pete has been slipper free all the cold season after wearing through last year's pair in the spring. He's been schlepping around the house in an (ugly) pair of brown Crocs. I cast these on a few weeks ago as his alternate Solstice gift. They were immense when I finished knitting them up but on Solstice Eve we felted them down in the washer and they've been on his feet ever since.
All of the yarn was from my stash (most from a yard sale and a bit left over from various projects) so they were nearly free. And he loves them. I added a contrasting inner sole (leftover wool "hair" from a sweet Waldorf doll) and I love the contrast when the slippers are set aside awaiting some cold toes.
(Oh, and in case you were wondering they moon walk beautifully. Which is important around here. We take our silliness very seriously. Ahem.)
They look great…so comfy 🙂
I love how they felted up! great job!
Yours do too, Laura!
Rachel
Thanks Stacie!
~ Rachel
Too bad about the sweater. But the slippers look great. Did you make up your own pattern?
How do you know how large to make them?
Emmy,
Oh goodness no! I was challenged to follow this one at times. 🙂 The pattern is this one if you are on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felted-clogs-ac-33 or this one if you arent: http://www.fibertrends.com/product/296352/AC33e/_/AC33e_Felt_Clogs_-_PDF_Download?os=rav
Happy knitting!
Rachel
Kim,
The pattern is based on size and then you remove them from the washer every five minutes until they are the right size. Here is the link to the pattern:
http://www.fibertrends.com/product/296352/AC33e/_/AC33e_Felt_Clogs_-_PDF_Download?os=rav
Best,
Rachel
Those are great slippers! I made a lot of Christmas gifts from felted wool this year & loved working with it.
Barb
Our farm is outside Viroqua…
http://the-big-red-barn-blog.blogspot.com/2010/12/im-back.html
Hi Barb! Be sure to introduce yourself if you see me around town. We looked at the bank barn when we moved her 5 years ago. I see you are in it! We were so close…
Blessings,
Rachel
We’ve talked to quite a few people who looked at the barn before we bought it. 🙂 It’s been a lot of work (and still is), but we love it. I did see you at the Driftless tonight but didn’t want to interrupt your dinner. We were sitting with the Corrs. The Driftless is our favorite place to eat in town. We’re listening to John on WDRT now…
I love the result, and I want to make ones too.
Thanks for sharing.
Barb,
Very fun. This is indeed a small town!
~ Rachel
Nahuatl,
The pattern was tricky to follow at first but I got use to it and am eager to make a second pair!
~ Rachel