These were so much fun to make, and they were really quick, too! Ginny has made them, Nicole has made them, and I thought they would be a great first-time-felting project. Gemma really needed a pair of slippers, as the school room floor is like a skating rink in winter (linoleum over concrete--it used to be the carport!), and although these are rather bulky looking, they will be warm. The yarn is from my stash, stuff I ordered for soakers, but found too scratchy. Anyway, they were so quick and such fun, I can't wait to do more!
My other projects are moving more slowly. Una's Sweet Peasy is nearing completion. I just have the bottom border to do, and then it is (ick) picking up stitches for the button bands.
You can see the bit of progress on Gemma's Mini Chic. I have finally separated the sleeves, so things ought to move along more quickly now. And the Noro Kureyon? That's the start of a pair of legwarmers I cast on in desperation. We were leaving the house, and I needed some mindless van-knitting to do, and all of my projects-in-progress were at crucial points. So, being unable to abide drives without knitting, I was literally spinning this ball on my yarn-winder and gathering my dpns as the kids were getting strapped into their car seats and Bret was yelling, "Are you ready?" I used to say that knitting is my Valium--apparently it can be just as addicting!
Reading--oh, I really have no time for it, but I have this book of my brother-in-laws, and it just seems too interesting to pass up. So I read a couple of pages a night. I'm sure it will get pretty hair-raising at some point, but I am only just past the introductions.
I hope to find a little time to see what others are doing. If you haven't already, go visit the Yarn Along at Small Things--you'll be inspired!
wow those little boots are so cute!
ReplyDeleteYour knits are all beautiful! I can totally relate to needing something in the car, I do too. And your book sounds like it will be interesting.
ReplyDeleteThose little booties are absolutely the cutest things!!! My queue is growing.....!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe slippers turned out really great! Great idea adding leather to the bottom. Your other knitting projects look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the slippers and you even sewed on bottoms!! She could have ice skated everywhere without them. The little peasy is so lacy and pretty!
ReplyDeleteThose little slippers are adorable! How fun :) I'm going to have to check out the pattern and I love the start you have to your mini chic to :)
ReplyDeleteThe rainbow yarns look amazing!
ReplyDeletesweet little slippers and the sweater looks beautiful too.I bought some felting yarn by mistake. Really should have looked at the label better.... Might just have to give the slippers a go at some point.
ReplyDeleteIt is a fasinating book and some bits are scary. I've read the second book he has come out with too.
Lovely slippers - perfect for keeping toes warm
ReplyDeleteThe new legwarmers look warm in that pretty yarn.
Enjoy the projects.
How adorable your knitting is, those slippers are beyond cute. I love the wee sweater too. And oh have I been there with emergency knitting. I am addicted too, must have needles and wool. :)
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say how beautiful your stitching is, these are just so precious.
ReplyDeleteThose slippers are so cute! Gemma's mini chic is very sweet too. Jacinta
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about adding something to the bottom of slippers. Partly to stop them being warn through on our stone floors. Gemma's slippers look adorable.
ReplyDeleteI just printed out that pattern the other day! Yours are so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteJust love the slippers. May I ask what you sewed on the bottom of them? Does it help them not be so slippery?
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Elizabeth