Lucy-Lastic
16-11-2007, 19:16
Now its getting cold Im thinking of possibly making some knitted slippers - possibly felted. Has anyone made any and have any recommendations?
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View Full Version : Knitted slippers? Lucy-Lastic 16-11-2007, 19:16 Now its getting cold Im thinking of possibly making some knitted slippers - possibly felted. Has anyone made any and have any recommendations? Wool4brains 16-11-2007, 20:06 I made some fuzzy feet once (Knitty) which are huge socks that you then shrink to fit. I had one that finished up half an inch smaller than the other so they didn't exactly get much wear. As it's been a bit cold at floor level here this week I'm currently considering a variant on the Malabrigo loafers. They look to be basic bootee construction only bigger and I know how that works. I have yet to work out whether I can be bothered to knit them, whether I should buy a pair of slippers or whether I should accept that I'm just not a slipper person (I've never ever worn the slippers that Santa occasionally brings me) maramcp 16-11-2007, 20:07 I have seen some Rowan felted slippers recently. Better ask Knitbird! Wheezy 16-11-2007, 22:47 Look at bean's webpage - slippers to be felt there :D knitbird 20-11-2007, 16:28 There's a pair I like on Knitty called Twinkletoes (http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTtwinkletoes.html), they're in Calmer so would be very stretchy and comfortable and machine washable. I love that yarn, and although it's £6.50 a ball, the slippers are made from only one, so not that pricey. The slippers Mara saw are in The Felted Collection (http://www.knitrowan.com/html/books_slide_show.asp?BookCode=ZB40&BookSlideID=60), but they're not my favourite pattern in the book, I really want to make the knitting wrap (http://www.laughinghens.com/knitting-pattern-page.asp?patternpageid=4578), for when I don't want to think at all about what I'm doing. peakwool 20-11-2007, 19:04 I have bought some patterns from the bad ebay word and they are by Knitwhits. I like knitted slippers because I can wash them! And I can have spare sets. Wool4brains 21-11-2007, 10:19 LisaH, I saw these (http://www.needlebeetle.com/free/boots.htm)and thought of you. beansforyou 23-11-2007, 23:45 I make slippers but they are wet-felted, not knitted and fulled. elliboo 25-11-2007, 18:16 I'm thinking about making the twinkletoes ones from Knitty. Has anyone found they've needed to put those suede slipper bottom thingies on knitted slippers? I'd like to have everything ready before I start. Would a bag of suede scraps from e(vil)bay be alright? |